LifePointe Church Sermon of the Week

King Jesus is near! He is not far away or indifferent. He knows our loneliness. He knows our pain. Not only did He experience everything we face in this life, He overcame it. Now we have Him as our example and help in time of need. Join us as Pastor Drew continues our series "The Kingdom is Near.

The Kingdom of God is kingdom that comes to change a person from the the inside out. Religion seeks to change a person from the outside hoping that it will reach the heart. In Mark 7, Jesus challenges the Pharisees to worry about the matters and motives of the heart and to not be so concerned with the traditions of man. Join us as Pastor Drew challenges us with total surrender to God.

This week we have guest speaker Pastor Bryce Meyer. Pastor Bryce pastors in Bismarck, ND and here to minister a powerful message today. How do we prepare for the God moments in our life? Can we prepare? Pastor Bryce will challenge and encourage on how we can make sure the soil of our hearts is ready to receive from God.

Sunday Evening Service - Pastor Bryce is back to encourage us to welcome Holy Spirit into all aspects of our life. Jesus said it would be better if He left because He would send us an Advocate in the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit will convict us of sin, be a comforter, and equip us to live and be used by Him.

The Kingdom is near! What great and joyful news! And it is so near that the God of the universe wants close relationship with you and I. Jesus demonstrated a life of intimacy with the Father and had the desire that we too would be one with Him as He is one with the Father. God is not impressed by our lip service, religion, or spiritual busyness. He desires intimacy with us.

Jesus shows up in the everyday life and invites us into a lifelong journey of transformation. He will interrupt our routines, show up in the mundane, or speak to us in the small things. The kingdom is near and that is good news! This week Pastor Tony continues in our series on the Gospel of Mark.

After a storm that left devastation and much of Iowa without power, we had church outside this morning. It was only fitting we were encouraged that God's kingdom is not a building, an institution, or just a doctrine, but relationship to the God of the universe. Kicking off our new series "The Kingdom is Near", Pastor Drew shares a message from Mark 1 on John the Baptist's introduction of King Jesus.

As we conclude our series "Hungry for Wisdom", Pastor Tony challenges us with a message on leaving a legacy of wisdom. The bible says we are but a vapor, here one day and gone the next. We can make the mistake of thinking our life doesn't matter much. Instead let us live a rich and full life by choosing God's ways of wisdom.

As the nation has entered a recession many people are left feeling anxious and worried about their finances. But what does God's Word have to say about our finances? Is it possible to live a recession-proof life? Pastor Drew shares his heart on what God says about our finances.

Many people live in one of two extremes. Either their workaholics on the brink of burnout or have difficulty finding motivation and purpose. God has something to say about work and rest. This morning Pastor Drew gives us wisdom for our work and wisdom for our rest.

Our words matter. They can can be lifeless or destructive. They can also breathe life into lifeless people or situations. After our words leave our mouths they can take on a life of their own. They can do more or less than we intended them to. All the more reason for us to be wise with our words. We need to be thoughtful, slow to speak, and seek to always do better. This week, Pastor Drew continues ours series "Hungry for Wisdom" with a message on wisdom for our words.

This morning we're kicking off a new series out of the book of Proverbs called "Hungry for Wisdom". God will give us wisdom if we ask. We need His wisdom to navigate the the world we live in.

A gospel without signs and wonders is a powerless gospel. Jesus said signs and wonders would follow those who believe. But what happens when people start to follow signs and wonders rather than The Wonder-Worker? Pastor Drew concludes our series "Authentic Fire" with a challenge to seek Jesus above all else.

Many Christians have wrestled with questions on divine healing or God's power in the here and now. In many ways Christianity has been reduced to a philosophy or Sunday morning "churchianity" rather than a gospel that is relevant to the issues this world faces everyday. The truth is God still heals and is awakening His church again to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit everyday.

In the wake of the unrest, pain, and chaos we need to hear what God is saying. If there was ever a time when the people of God needed to be attentive and sensitive the to the Holy Spirit it is now. In light of that truth, we cannot allow for extremes or abuses in the prophetic rob us from what God is saying and doing. We must press in for an authentic move of God.

All throughout history God has given a people the opportunity to respond to His purposes. Many times, however, people are caught up in the comfort and safety. We now find ourselves in a time of stirring where God is awakening us to His purposes! Will we respond to the call?

This gospel is a gospel of grace! It is what saves us and empowers us. But what happens when we only emphasize God's grace and not the rest of who God is? We get a sloppy grace. What happens when we only talk about God's call to holiness but not grace? We get legalism. This week, Pastor Tony shares his heart about true grace and how we can avoid falling into these extremes.

The Gospel is really good news! For the hurting, the sick, the sinner, the poor and rich it is redemption and restoration. But, there are some who would seek to use the good news of the Word and take it extremes and use it for their own selfish gain. This week Pastor Drew exposed the error of the Prosperity Gospel and brings us into alignment with the true Gospel of peace, healing, power, and suffering.

This morning we start a new series entitled, "Authentic Fire". One of our core values as a church is authenticity. We are contending for a move of God's Spirit and a mighty outpouring, but we want the real thing. Not something man-made or contrived, but a genuine move of God. Pastor Drew will give us some insight how to avoid the inauthentic.

As we conclude our series "Ready for Our Hope", Pastor Tony encourages us with a message on the temporary nature of this life. God is calling us to be a good steward, to be lovers of truth, to remain focused and diligent, and to never lose our hope!

We are in the midst of God's story! And, that story isn't over. It is still being told. One day there will be a new Heaven and a new Earth and we will be with Jesus. This is a hope that we can hold on to and will influence how we live our lives right now. Join us as we continue in our series "Ready for Our Hope".

Continuing in our series " Ready for Our Hope", Pastor Drew gives us some encouragement as believers on how to navigate thoughts and ideas surrounding The Last Days.

God is prefect. And because He is so set apart we can trust in His perfect timing. This week, Pastor Drew encourages us to keep pressing in in the place of prayer. To trust God's perfect justice and perfect timing.

Jesus is alive! Because of Jesus' finished work on the cross and His resurrection from the dead we have life and have it abundantly. He is our Living Hope! Not just some historical figure or just a good guy, but our Living Hope.

Jesus the hope of glory! He is the one in whom all of our hope and trust are in. This week as we celebrate Palm Sunday, we look to Jesus as our only hope.

As we conclude our series, Pastor Drew challenges us to be intentional with the Red Seas moments in our lives. We can actually allow life-altering moments to become lifestyle-altering moments if we allow God to accomplish what He desires. It can be just a great moment in our history or it can be one that helps shape and build or lives.

There are certain times, season, and events in life that God has been equipping us for. He equips us with authority, protection, and our testimony so that when we need to step out in faith we do it with boldness. As a church, God been equipping and readying us for this current trial. We're ready!

This morning our guest Pastor Jana Sawchuck will encourage us with an incredible message about God's heart, not only for salvation of people but complete healing and wholeness. Pastor Jana planted Burning Hearts church 4 years ago in Fargo, ND. They have witnessed and have been apart of a great moving of God's spirit in their midst.

Anytime we take a step of faith or risk for God there will be opposition. In Exodus, we see the God freeing the Israelites from Egypt only to be trapped between a vast army and the Red Sea. They obeyed God and now they are stuck in what seems like certain death. Would they turn back or trust God?

There comes a point in every believers life when we face an impossible situation. In that moment, obedience is the key to breakthrough. God may ask us to do something outside of our comfort zone or outside the realm of what's normal to us, but it is in those moments it is obedience to God that will make all the difference. Join us as we continue on in the Exodus story in our series "Ready for Only God".

This week, Pastor Drew kicks off a new series entitled "Ready for Only God". Over the next weeks we will explore the events in Exodus of the Israelite's exodus from Egypt and the Red Sea crossing. We believe we will be challenged to be bold for God and embrace the callings that He has placed on our lives. God has called us to step out and take great risks Him even if there are obstacles.

Wrapping up our series "Ready to Answer", Pastor Tony helps us explore possible explanations for the big question of evil. Did God create evil? Is everything that happens in this life God's doing? Join us this morning as we unpack this issue!

This week we explore the question, "Is faith compatible with science?". Are faith and science at odds? Does science rid our need for God? Or does the universe point to a divine Creator?

Sunday Evening ServiceDr. Jeff Hubing challenges us to align ourselves with the simplicity of this gospel: Jesus is King and His kingdom has come!

This week, special guest Dr. Jeff Hubing answers the question, "Is Jesus really God?". Did Jesus even claim to be God? Did others? Was He just a good guy or a important historical figure? What do the gospels actually say? Dr Jeff will answer these important questions.

Continuing in our series "Ready to Answer", Pastor Drew tackles the question, "What's so wrong with relativism?". In an age where it seems like absolute truth is a thing of the past and all you need to do is follow your heart and do what feels good it can be confusing to know what God intends for us.

This week we kick off our new series, "Ready to Answer". Over the next few weeks we will be looking to answer to some of life's tough questions. The heart is not equip the church with the ability to argue or debate but to simply arm us with truth, so that when people ask these tough questions we'll be ready with an answer. This we we start with the question: Is God's Word reliable?

In our day, we are in inundated with with constant noise and distraction. We are bombarded with more information than we are able to retain. Many things we can find out with the click of a mouse or the swipe of a finger. More now than ever, we need to hear the Holy Spirit. Knowledge is good, but we need a fresh impartation and revelation from God. We need to seek His face for today.

We desire, as does God, to be a praying church. A church who seeks the will of God. A church who seeks Hos face above all else. This week, Pastor Drew challenges the church with a message on being a praying church.

Jesus has the power to save anyone anywhere and at anytime. His power and ability to change a life is one thing that has not changed. He is still moving today, and through the work of Holy Spirit people are being healed, set free, and transformed. Join us for the final message in the series "Ready for Messiah".

Isaiah 9:6-9 speaks of the coming Messiah as one who will be Wonderful Counselor and the Prince of Peace. The government will rest on His shoulders. Meaning that the weight of all the worlds systems will rest on Him. But, His shoulders are string enough and broad enough to carry the weight. Join us as Pastor Drew continues in our series "Ready for Messiah".

Isaiah 7:14 prophesies that that the messiah would be born of a virgin. This was all part of God's redemptive plan for humanity. This messiah would be fully God and fully man in order to conquer sin and make way for God's promise. A promise of transformation, peace, strength, God sized dreams, and power through the Holy Spirit. Today we look at Luke 1 at Mary's holy visitation and how God's promise for her unfolds.

God is carrying out a redemptive story and we are still in the midst of it. Jesus came to this world as Messiah. Messiah simply means rescuer or deliverer. He come once and He's coming back again! The Christmas story tells the story of Christ’s first coming. It serves as a humble reminder of the mystery and beauty of His first coming, which in turn will prepare us his second coming.

We give what God gave. We are a generous people because He was first generous with us. Often times an attitude of poverty creeps into our lives that says we must fend for ourselves or that we are entitled to something. Pastor Drew concludes our series with this powerful word challenging us to have a heart of generosity.

As we continue in our series "Culture Defined", Pastor Tony will share about our core value "We are Family". The moment we give our lives to Jesus we receive the beautiful gift of being a part of the family of God. While it's made up of imperfect people, there is incredible strength, encouragement, and accountability when we commit ourselves to His family.

No one wants a counterfeit. No one wants a fake or a just a cheap replica. In fact, in our culture we pride ourselves on finding the real thing. Something genuine, authentic, and true is what we all desire. So why would settle for anything less than an authentic expression of The Gospel? Today, Pastor Drew takes us on a journey through what in means to be the real thing in all we do.

Guest Speaker Pastor Jeremy Bosma is a pastor and church planter in Las Vegas, Nevada. He and his wife Lindsey planted Avenue Church 2 1/2 years ago and have seen God grow a beautiful community of believers impacting the Las Vegas area.

Guest Speaker Pastor Jeremy Bosma is a pastor and church planter in Las Vegas, Nevada. He and his wife Lindsey planted Avenue Church 2 1/2 years ago and have seen God grow a beautiful community of believers impacting the Las Vegas area. This week Pastor Jeremy continues our series "Culture Defined" with a message on our core value "Who's Next".

This week we start a brand new series entitled, "Culture Defined". Over the coming weeks we will explore who we are as a church family and the culture we believe God is calling us to cultivate. This week we define what it is to be people of His presence.

As we conclude our series on Colossians, Pastor Drew challenges us not to fall prey to a roller-coaster walk with God. A life where we have moments of intimacy with God but after a time it seems to wain and we fall back into our struggles. God is actually offering us a way off the roller-coaster and into a life on consistency and steadfastness. Where despite the difficulties of life, we experience a life of joy, peace, and thanksgiving.