Lifestone Church: Recent Episodes
Pastor Ben Helton
Christian Bible-based sermons from Lifestone Church in Salt Lake County, Utah. Worship with us Sunday mornings!
Pastor: Ben Helton
Associate Pastor: Nate Fox
Whether youβve been walking with God for many years or have basic questions about the Christian faith, the Bible, or knowing Jesus, we are glad you are here checking us out. Here at Lifestone, everyone is welcome regardless of their past. There are no questions off-limits, and you can connect at your own pace. We aim to be a place where you will discover lifelong friends and where you will grow spiritually.
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A new identity
John 1:12-13, Romans 8:15-17
A new destiny
1 John 3:2, Romans 8:17, 2 Timothy 2:12. Daniel 7:18, 1Corinthians 6:2-3
A new view of suffering
Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 2 Corinthians 11:23-29
Romans 1:18-32
Steps to cultural decay
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Ignore God. (vs. 21)
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Redefine God. (vs. 22-23)
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Set aside all sexual restraints. (vs. 24-27)
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Set aside all relational restraints. (vs. 28-31)
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Promote & celebrate sin. (vs. 32)
Take Away
- This isnβt a list to show us why everyone else needs Jesus.
Itβs meant to show us why we need Jesus.
- The solution to a messed up culture isnβt to make non-Christians to live like Christians.
Itβs to introduce everyone to Jesus.
Sermon Notes
Romans 1:1-17
The truth in this bookβ¦
β¦will give us power to live this life.
β¦is the only salvation for both this life and eternity.
β¦applies to everyone.
β¦shows the only way to be worthy before God.
Sermon Notes
Old Testament Leaders
Prophets
Judges
Priests
Kings
New Testament
Apostles
Bishops/Pastors/Overseers/Elders
Deacons
Implications for Believers Today
Jesus turned the leadership model upside down. Matt 20:25 Heb 1:1-3
New Testament leaders are given roles, not titles.
Local churches are instructed to have qualified overseers. 1 Peter 5:2-7
Sermon Notes
Church - Ekklessia - called out ones
There are many visible churches and only one true invisible church.
Godβs design for unity is centered in truth and love.
Godβs will for us is to:
John 6:40, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4:3 & 5:16-18
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Know him
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Surrender daily
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Give thanks always
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Reach others
How to find my calling:
Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 5:13-16 & 28:16-20
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Who I am
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What I have
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Where I am
Redefining Christmas
Christmas is offered toΒ all people.
Christmas is aΒ dailyΒ choice.
Christmas is a call toΒ surrender.
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The star and wise men reveal a God who pursues us.
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The shepards reveal a God who cares for the least of us.
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The stable reveals a God who understand our pain.
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The manger reveals a God who transforms trash in to treasure.
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The baby Jesus reveals a King to be worshipped.
Matthew 1:18-25
The result of Christmas is aΒ relationshipΒ with God, based onΒ forgivenessΒ andΒ freedom.
Have I accepted Christmas?
Does Christmas change the way I live the rest of the year?
Christmas always leaves us with aΒ decision to make.