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Sermons from Life Pointe Church in Olympia, WA. LpcOly.com

Part 4 in the series "Organic: Growing and Bearing Fruit in the Church"

Part 3 in the series "Organic: Growing and Bearing Fruit in the Church"

Part 2 in the series "Organic: Growing and Bearing Fruit in the Church"

Part 1 in the series "Organic: Growing and Bearing Fruit in the Church"

Part 5 in the "Money Talks" series

Part four in the "Money Talks" series

Matthew 6:19-24

What would it take for you to be content?

Reasons why christians need community

Part 1 of "Money Talks"

Colossians chapters 3 and 4

Colossians 2:1-23

Colossians 1:1-29

Revelation 22:6-21

Revelation 21:9 - 22:5

Revelation 21:1-8

Revelation 20:11-15

Revelation 19:19-20:10

Revelation 19:11-21

Revelation 19:1-10

Revelation 18:1-24

Revelation 17:1-18

Revelation 16:1-21

Revelation 15:1-8

Revelation 14:14-20

Revelation 14:1-13

Revelation 13:11-18

Revelation 13:1-10

Revelation 12:1-17

Revelation 11:14-19

Revelation 11:1-14

Revelation 10:1-11

What does Jesus' resurrection from the dead mean, and why does it matter to you?

Revelation 9:13-21

Revelation 9:1-12

Revelation 8:1-13

Revelation 7:1-17

Revelation 6:9-17

Revelation 6:1-8

Revelation 5:1-14

Revelation 4:1-11

Essential Commitment #4 for those who belong to a local church.

Essential Commitment #3 for those who belong to a local church.

Essential Commitment #2 for those who belong to a local church.

Essential commitment #1 for those who belong to a local church.

Preparing for 2024

Christmas Eve sermon

Luke 2:21-38

Luke 2:8-14

Luke 1:57-80Guest speaker Philip McCallum

Luke 1:46-56

Why is it important to cultivate a spirit of gratitude?

Revelation 3:14-22

Revelation 3:7-13

How can a sinful person stand in the presence of a holy God? A look at the five pillars of the Reformation.

Revelation 3:1-6

Revelation 2:18-29

Revelation 2:12-17

Revelation 2:8-11

Revelation 2:1-7

Revelation 1:9-20

Revelation 1:1-8

What does the Bible have to say about our work?

Part 9 in our "Q&A 2023" series

Part 8 of our "Q&A 2023" series.

Part 7 of our "Q&A 2023" series

Part 6 of our "Q&A 2023" series.

Part 5 of our "Q&A 2023" series

Part 4 of our "Q&A 2023" series

Part 3 of our "Q&A 2023" series

Part 2 of our "Q&A 2023" series

Part 1 of our "Q&A 2023" series

Acts 28:11-31

Acts 28:7-10

Acts 28:1-6

Acts 27:27-44

Acts 27:1-26

Acts 26

Acts 25

Acts 24

Acts 23:12-35

The Apostle Paul faces the Sanhedrin. From Acts 22:30 - 23:11

Acts 21:37-22:29

Easter 2023

Palm Sunday. Luke 19:28-48

Acts 21:27-36

From Acts 21:17-26

Paul's friends try to talk him out of going to Jerusalem.

From Acts 20:17-38

Paul raises a young man from the dead. What lessons can we learn from this?

Lessons on sharing the gospel from a crisis in Ephesus.

Extraordinary miracles are performed in Ephesus. From Acts 19:11-20

When and how does a new believer receive the Holy Spirit?

We learn from the examples of Paul, Priscilla & Aquila, and Apollos.

A look ahead to what we envision for our church in 2023.

A look at how we, as a church, are doing right now.

A look back over the last few years at Life Pointe, and how God has been faithful.

New Year's Day message.

What can we learn from Simeon and Anna about how to keep Christmas well?

What can we learn from the shepherds about how to keep Christmas well?

What can we learn from Joseph about how to keep, or observe, Christmas?

What can we learn from Mary about how to keep, or observe, Christmas?

Acts 18:1-17

How do we take the good news about Jesus to the people around us?

How important is it to have a biblical worldview, and what does that mean?

How can God use us to make disciples?

The series of improbable events following Paul and Silas going to prison.

Paul and Silas encounter a demon possessed girl.

What is the gospel, how do I share it, and what happens when someone believes?

How can I determine God's will for my life?

What does it mean to lay down your rights to gain a hearing for the gospel?

How should conflict be handled among Christians?

What does it take to be saved? How a conflict over this question in the early church gets resolved.

Practical tips for sharing your faith.

We learn some effective strategies for sharing the gospel from Paul and Barnabas.

What should we do when we have a chance to share our faith in Jesus, and what are some of the reactions we may encounter?

Paul preaches the gospel at a synagogue in Antioch.

Paul and Barnabas set out to spread the gospel, and immediately encounter deception.

What does God expect me to do with all that He gives me? To access the "Serve" form mentioned in the sermon, visit MyLpcOly.com/serve.

What are the marks of a healthy church?

The church prays for Peter and a miracle occurs.

How do we prepare ourselves to hear from and be used by God?

Why is it significant that the good news about Jesus spread to Antioch?

What is the significance of God giving the gift of the Holy Spirit to Cornelius and his family in Acts 11?

What does the vision that God gave Peter in Acts chapter 10 tell us about God's desire for humanity?

What does it look like to ask the question "What would Jesus do?" in a given situation?

What do you expect from your life of following Jesus?

The Christian-hating Saul of Tarsus encounters Jesus and is converted to Christianity.

Principles for sharing your faith from the account of Phillip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:25-40

Simon the magician converts to Christianity... or does he?

What can we learn from Philip preaching the gospel to the Samaritans, and their experience with receiving the Holy Spirit?

How was persecution used by God to spread his word?

If salvation is by grace alone, what does it mean to "work out your salvation"?

How does Jesus' resurrection help us when we face disappointment?

Stephen defends himself against charges of blasphemy. Acts 7:18-60

Stephen defends himself from charges of blasphemy.

A look at Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

A look at how the early church handled a problem that arose.

What causes different people to have different reactions to the good news about Jesus?

What happens when Christians get serious about personal purity and holiness?

What can we learn from the strange deaths of Ananias and Sapphira?

What does my money and my stuff tell me about my heart and my growth as a disciple of Jesus?

What attitude does God want us to have about our money and our stuff?

What impact did the generosity of the early church have on the world around them?

How should we pray when we face resistance to our faith?

Why did Peter and John get in trouble with the religious leaders for healing and preaching in the name of Jesus?

Peter's sermon after healing the lame man. From Acts 3:11-4:4.

Jesus gave Peter the power to heal a man. What can we learn from this?

What does it mean that Jesus came so that we might be adopted into God's family?

The angel announced that Jesus would be Savior, Christ, and Lord. What do those titles tell us about him?

Why did God come to the Earth as a human in the person of Jesus?

Can we be confident that Jesus is the Messiah that was prophesied about in the Old Testament?

Why is prayer important?

What does it mean to be devoted to the fellowship and the breaking of bread?

Where are we on the prophetic timeline? Where in scripture and what historical events support this?

What did the first century Christians devote themselves to once they received the Holy Spirit?

What happened to the church on the day of Pentecost, and what can we learn from Peter's sermon on that day?

What is an Apostle, and what can we learn from Judas' betrayal of Jesus?

What is the Ascension, and why does it matter?

An introduction to the book of The Acts of the Apostles.

What is the fate of false teachers, and what should Christians do in response to them?

What do the characters referenced in 3 John teach us about healthy hospitality among Christians?

What should Christians do when we encounter deceivers, and how do we recognize them?

We examine what a grateful church looks and acts like, on the occasion of the Grand Opening of our new building.

What should our response be when we are confronted by God's truth?

What is faith that overcomes the world, and where does it come from?

How is a Christian's love supposed to be different from anyone else's? Is there a difference?

A study through 1 John 3:1-4:6

How do we identify deception and false teachers in the church and how do we guard against them?

What should love look like in a Christian's life, and what are some misconceptions about love?

What does it mean for Christians to have fellowship with each other?

Hear from the director of City Gates Ministries about how and why they serve the needy in our city, and what it means to serve people.

As Christians, how are we called to act in relation to government, our spouses, our bosses, and our church?

How should Christians respond to suffering?

What happens to a Christian after they die? What will they be like in Heaven?

How can our sins be forgiven, and what does that mean?

What does the Bible teach about the church, and what does "catholic" mean?

Who is the Holy Spirit, and what does he do?

Is there a final judgment before God, and, if so, what happens?

What happened after Jesus rose from the dead, and what is he doing now?

Did Jesus really die, descend into Hell, and rise again from the dead? Why does it matter?

Why did Jesus have to die on a cross? What did that accomplish?

Was Jesus really born of a virgin, and why is it important?

Who is Jesus, and why does it matter?

Why is it important to have an accurate understanding of who God is?

What is the Apostles' Creed, and how does it help us understand biblical Christian faith?

Why is it important for believers to be in a small group?

What are the essential functions of a family in resisting the influence of the world?

Is what you believe about Christianity actually true? How can you know for sure?

What is the rapture? What does it mean for your life?

How should Christians react when culture is changing around us? How should we prepare?

Why is it important for us to understand how God would have us handle our money?

How much should I give to God? Why does it matter?

Are you content? Where does true contentment come from?

What practical steps can I take to ensure I keep a proper perspective regarding material possessions?

What does the Bible have to say about money, and why should I care?

What does it mean to believe in Jesus? How can I know if I really believe?

From Matthew 6:1-6

As we enter 2021, what sort of goals should we set? What does the Bible have to say about it?

How do we find true peace?

What does Isaiah mean when he refers to Messiah as "Everlasting Father"?

What does it mean that Messiah will be called "Mighty God"?

One of the names given to Jesus is "Wonderful Counselor". Where did this come from and what does it mean?

What is the meaning of Communion, or the Lord's Supper? Who is it for?

What is baptism, and who should be baptized?

Why is membership in a local church important?

The final message in our study in the book of Philippians.

What is the secret to being content?

How do we love God with our minds?

How can we have peace when there is so much trouble in the world?

How do you handle conflict? What does the Bible have to say about it?

What should be our goal as Christians?

From Philippians 3:1-11

From Philippians 2:25-30

How does the church raise up new leaders?

How do Christians let their lights shine to the world around them?

What does it mean to "work out your salvation"?

Who is Jesus? What we learn about him in this section of Philippians is crucial to understanding who WE are.

How is it possible to maintain unity in the church when we're all so different and prone to selfishness?

What does it mean to live a faithful life in all circumstances, and why is it important?

How do we live so that God is magnified in our lives?

How did Paul remain joyful in less than ideal circumstances?

What can we learn from Paul's opening prayer in the book of Philippians?

How can we have joy during dark and troubling times?

How can we know if the Fruit of the Spirit is being developed in our lives?

Why is self-control important in the life of a Christian? What does the Bible say about it?

Is gentleness just another word for meekness? What does true biblical gentleness look like?

What does it look like to be faithful?

How does the Bible define 'goodness'? How do we attain it?

Why is kindness important, and what do we learn from the kindness that God shows to us?

What does patience look like for the Christian?

What is true peace, and how do we find it?

What is joy? Is it the same as happiness? And how do we get it?

What does the Bible mean when it tells us to love? And why is it important?

In a time of fear and uncertainty, how does the death and resurrection of Jesus give us hope?

Why is it important for our church to be innovative? What does that look like?

Jesus commands us to make disciples. What does that mean, and how do we do that?

How important are relationships to God? What does that mean for us as a church, and as individuals?

What does it mean to be on mission, and why is it important?

What is prayer, and why is it important?

Why is it important for us to be a worshiping church, and what does that look like?

Various leaders from Life Pointe share their hopes and dreams as we approach a new chapter in the life of our church.

What can we learn from Paul's warning to the church in Rome about false teachers, and his encouragement to them about the good news of Jesus?

What can we learn from the people that Paul chooses to greet in the final chapter of Romans? Is there anything there that applies to us?

What did the Apostle Paul see as his mission? Why did he focus on church planting?

Why is it important for Christians to live in unity and love with each other, even as we have differences?

When Christians disagree over matters of conscience, what should we do?

How do we treat issues that the Bible neither forbids nor commands? What if we disagree with each other?

What does the Bible tell us about how we should live out our Christianity?

What do we learn about Jesus from the account of Simeon?

Angels announced the birth of Jesus to shepherds. What can we learn from what they heard?

What can we learn about Jesus from the message of the angels to the shepherds?

What do we learn about Mary and God from Mary's song, sometimes called The Magnificat, found in Luke 1?

Why does the Bible tell us to obey the government? What if the government is no good?

How are we as Christians supposed to deal with people who commit evil against us?

What does genuine love in the church look like?

As followers of Jesus, how should we assess ourselves, and why should we?

What does it mean to "present your bodies as a living sacrifice"? Why would we want to do that?

What does true worship look like? How important is it?

Will ALL of Israel be saved? How?

What does it look like to be obedient to God's call to spread the gospel? We interview a missionary to Togo.

How are Christians to view unbelieving Jews?

Why do people who have heard and understood the message of the gospel still refuse to transfer their trust to Jesus Christ?

How are we to make sense of Israel's unbelief in Jesus, and their nearly universal rejection of him as their Messiah?

Is it fair that God shows his mercy to some but not others? What are we to make of that?

Who does God consider to be His children?

In light of the gospel of Jesus, what do you say? How should you respond?

Does God really work all things together for good? How, and for whom?

How does the Holy Spirit help us as we live in this fallen world with our fallen nature?

What does the Bible have to say about our suffering, our fallen world, and the future age to come? How are they related?

What does it mean to be a child of God? Is everyone a child of God?

How do we live lives that are pleasing to God? What are we supposed to be doing?

Is there really "no condemnation" for christians? What are the implications of that?

Why is it so difficult to stop sinning? What should we do about it?

What is God calling the church to do in these changing times?

If we belong to Christ, how do we relate to the law given in the Bible?

Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace?

If where sin increases, grace super-abounds, why not persist in sin?

What does it mean that we have "died to sin", and we've "been set free from sin"? What does it not mean?

Why is the entire human race considered guilty because of the sin of Adam? What do we learn by comparing Adam and Jesus?

What does it mean that "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us"? What are the implications?

What does it mean that Christians are "justified by faith"? How does it affect how we live our lives?

What is required to be considered righteous in God's eyes? How can we know for sure?

Why does God include us in his mission to spread the gospel? Is it a job we have to do, or something more?

How can we know if the resurrection of Jesus actually happened? Does it matter?

Why did the Jewish leaders want Jesus to die? What does it mean for us?

We are trapped because of sin. Why did Jesus have to die on the cross to free us from that trap?

Why were Jesus' words at the last passover so shocking, and what do they mean?

What is the mission and vision of Life Pointe Church?

What do I have to do or believe to be forgiven of my sin? How does that work?

If Jesus fulfilled the law, and we can’t keep the law, then can’t we just do away with it?

How can we be accepted by God?

If we are all "under sin", how does that affect our standing with God, and what does it reveal about God?

Both those without the Law and those under the Law will be judged?

Is being moral good enough to be acceptable to God?

What is God looking for in our worship, and what does our money have to do with it?

When it comes to your treasure, are you living for the dot, or for the line?

When it comes to our treasure, are we living like owners, or managers?

Who owns our stuff? Why does it matter?

What is wisdom according to the Bible, and why should we seek it?

What did the apostles have to say about who Jesus was and why he came? And why should we believe them?

What are angels, what part do they play in the Christmas story, and why should we care?

What do the Old Testament prophets have to say about the Messiah? Are we sure they were referring to Jesus?

What are the consequences of rejecting God and living our lives our own way?

Why does God make such a big deal about idolatry, and what does it mean for us today?

What is "the wrath of God"? How do we avoid it?

Why should we be bold in sharing the gospel? How important is it? From Romans 1:16-17

What makes a spiritual leader? What characteristics mark them?

What is the gospel? Who is it for? What does it mean for us?

The book of Romans was written by the Apostle Paul. Who was Paul, and why should we listen to him?

What is a gospel movement? What are it's characteristics? Are there gospel movements happening in our world today? From guest speaker Jim Black.

What kind of church does Jesus want us to be? How do we become that kind of church?

Where and how do the needs of a city, the desires of God, and the calling of the church intersect?

How should Christians live in a world that seems hostile to Christianity?

How can we, as christians, bring joy to our cities? And why should we?

Does God hear our prayers?

Why do christians observe communion? What does it mean?

Did God really command the Israelites to kill all the people in the promised land? Why?

What happens when a Christian dies? What if I'm not a Christian?

If I'm a christian, why do I find it so difficult to stop sinning?

What does God want out of my life, and how do I accomplish it?

Do we receive the Holy Spirit upon conversion, or sometime after? And what does that mean?

Are we saved by works or by faith? How can we know?

Is it possible to know God's will for my life? How do I discover it?

Is the Bible really the word of God? How can I be sure?

How do we become great in God's eyes?

Why does God want us to rest one day a week? What should that look like in our lives?

What are we supposed to be doing as fathers, and how do we do it?

How did people respond to Jesus' forgiveness of sins and miracles in the Bible? How do you respond?

Would God lead us into temptation? What does that mean?

"Forgive us our debts..." Why do we need to ask for forgiveness if Jesus has already forgiven us?

Are you living independent from God, or in dependence on God? And what does that look like?

What does it mean when we pray, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done"? (poor audio quality)

Why is the first line of the Lord's Prayer so important? What are the implications of calling God "Our Father"?

Is there a right way to pray? A wrong way? What did Jesus have to say about it?

Something within us cries out that the world is broken and in need of repair. What can we do about it? Where do we start?

Who does Jesus call to follow him, and what does following him look like?

In times of trouble, where do we go for refuge? What does the Bible tell us to do, and not do, during those times? From Psalm 46.

Why is the message of the cross difficult for some to accept?

How does my heart affect my service to God? Part 7 of our "VisionNext" series.

How do I make a difference in the world with what God has given me? Part 6 of our "VisionNext" series.

What is God's purpose in what He's doing in the world? As a church, what should we be doing to join God in His efforts? Part 5 of our "VisionNext" series.

What does success look like in teaching the next generation about faith in God? Why is it important? Part 4 of our "VisionNext" series.

When God calls us to do something, what part does He play, and what part do we play? Part 3 of our "VisionNext" series.

How do we step out in faith in obedience to God when we don't see the way forward? Part 2 of our "VisionNext" series.

When God calls you to something new, how do you go from where you are to someplace you've never been? Part 1 of our "VisionNext" series.

Why do we need the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit to engage in spiritual warfare? And what are they?

The Bible tells us to "put on the whole armor of God". What does that actually mean, and why is it important?

How do we engage in spiritual battle? We examine six operational directives from the Bible on how to "Fight the Good Fight".

In a battle, it's important to know your enemy. What can we learn about our enemy, Satan, from his titles, his targets, and his tactics?

What is spiritual warfare? And against whom are we fighting? In this message, we examine Satan: who he is, where he came from, and where he's headed.