Lake Placid Baptist Church Sermon Podcasts

Freedom Is What You Have

2009-07-06T11:20:00.012-04:00

In Christ, you are free! You are no longer enslaved to the power of sin or the power of Satan. You are no longer enslaved to the legalism of the law. You are no longer enslaved to the bad habits of your sinful nature. In Christ, you have power, freedom, joy, grace and victory over sin, victory over your flesh, and victory over Satan. In this message from Galatians 2:15-21 and other select passages from Galatians, LPBC member Tom Smith reminds you that Freedom Is What You Have. Let God's Word transform your mind, your heart, and your actions so that you can walk in freedom with Christ. Listen to the message here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/FreedomIsWhatYouHave.mp3

The Speaking Gifts

2009-06-30T16:39:00.004-04:00

In this message The Speaking Gifts from 1 Peter 4:10-11 and other select passages, we study God's Word to understand these spiritual gifts: apostleship, prophecy, evangelist, teacher, pastor, and leadership. Whether you have these gifts or not, understanding these gifts will help you to see how God is at work in and through people to build up the body of Christ and to bring Him the glory He deserves. Listen to the message here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/TheSpeakingGifts.mp3

Waiting, Walking, Wanting God

2009-06-23T15:23:00.003-04:00

When God is the Lord of your life, your life is forever changed. You begin to experience the joy of waiting on Him, walking with Him, and wanting Him to be famous. In this message from Isaiah 26:8, Pastor Derek and three members of Holyfire Ministries discuss what it means to be a sold-out follower of Jesus Christ. You may see "waiting on God" in an all new way! Listen to this message Waiting, Walking, Wanting God here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/WaitingWalkingWantingGod.mp3

The Gift of Faith

2009-06-15T14:20:00.004-04:00

What role does your faith have in others putting their trust in Jesus Christ? In Luke 5:17-26, we read an amazing story of a man whose friends did whatever it took to get their friend to Jesus because they believed that Jesus could make their friend whole. Even though there were skeptics who didn't believe, Jesus performed two mighty miracles in this man's life. The Gift of Faith. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/TheGiftOfFaith.mp3

I Will Show You The Best Way

2009-06-08T21:40:00.003-04:00

There is a better way. There is a best way. To do everything. What is that way? you say. Listen and find out. This message includes a Q & A with LPBC member Michel Gribble and Pastor Derek about spiritual gifts, and concludes with Pastor Derek sharing a message from 1 Corinthians 12:31-14:1. Take a look at 1 Corinthians 13, the "Love Chapter" of the Bible, through fresh eyes as you listen to this message entitled I Will Show You The Best Way. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/iWillShowYouTheBestWay.mp3

8 Truths About Spiritual Gifts

2009-06-01T13:34:00.003-04:00

God does not want you to be unaware about spiritual matters. He fills you with His Holy Spirit, gives you different spiritual gifts, equipping you and empowering you to serve Him with joy, to bring Him glory, and to be a blessing to others. In this foundational message from 1 Corinthians 12, we explore the subject of spiritual gifts. In this message you will learn 8 Truths About Spiritual Gifts. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/8TruthsAboutSpiritualGifts.mp3

Sacrifice

2009-05-26T21:00:00.004-04:00

Sacrifice. On Memorial Day, we honor those who have given their lives to defend our nation. But Jesus calls us to be willing to give our lives for Him. To give our lives totally to Him. What does Jesus mean when He says, "deny yourself, take up your cross daily and follow Me"? In this message from Luke 9:23-27, we discuss Sacrifice. Led by Pastor Derek and including questions and answers from the congregation.... Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/Sacrifice.mp3

Yield Yourselves to God!

2009-05-21T10:56:00.006-04:00

Sin is battling against us. In Christ, we have been set free from the power of sin. God wants us to yield ourselves to Him so that we will live a holy life in every way. In this message from Romans 6:1-23 and other passages, evangelist Shawn Holes challenges us: "Yield Yourselves to God!" Listen to the message here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/yieldyourselvestoGod.mp3

Spiritual Cairns

2009-05-20T14:34:00.004-04:00

Like Abraham, we are on a faith journey with God. Abraham lived in a tent and built altars to the Lord. Why? What can we learn from him? By looking closely at Abraham's life, we can learn a lot about dealing with temptations, difficulties and success. LPBC member Ryan Silvius shares a message entitled Spiritual Cairns from Genesis 12:1-13:4. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/spiritualcairns.mp3

Little Children, Guard Yourselves From Idols

2009-05-11T14:06:00.003-04:00

Idols were a huge temptation to God's people in Old and New Testament times. Idols are still a huge temptation to people today. What is an idol? How do we guard ourselves from idols? Why are idols such a big deal? These and other questions are addressed as Pastor Derek discusses 1 John 5:18-21 with a group of people at LPBC. The format for this message is very different than any we've done before. It's a bit like it would have been for Jesus as He sat in the synagogues and discussed Scripture with the folks in the first century. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/littlechildrenguardyourselvesfromidols.mp3

Ask God

2009-05-04T11:43:00.003-04:00

Google, yahoo, ask.com. When you have questions, who do you turn to? God wants you to ask Him. He has all of the answers. He loves to give you just what you need. He loves for His children to talk and listen to Him. In this message, Ask God, from 1 John 5:14-17 you will learn about praying with confidence, praying in God's will, praying believing, praying for others and more. What you learn may surprise you, and it will strengthen your faith in God. Listen to the message here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/askGod.mp3

The Gospel of the Kingdom

2009-04-30T11:19:00.004-04:00

Do you believe God wants to save those that are lost? He does! Special guest speaker Justin Kendrick, lead singer of the band Out of Hiding, shares a message from Mark 1:15 entitled The Gospel of the Kingdom, and challenges each person to pray for people, serve them, and invite them to hear the gospel. On June 20, 2009 Holyfire Ministries will be performing a concert in Lake Placid, NY. Everyone is invited to attend. Listen to the message here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/thegospelofthekingdom.mp3

So That You May Know That You Have Eternal Life

2009-04-20T15:57:00.003-04:00

You can know that you have eternal life! The Bible tells you that you can know. The Bible tells you how you can know. And the Bible tells you how your life on earth will be changed forever when you know that you have eternal life. In 1 John 5:6-13, the Bible speaks of three witnesses that give testimony about who Jesus is. And in these verses, the Bible declares that the letter of 1 John was written So That You May Know That You Have Eternal Life. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/sothatyoumayknowthatyouhaveeternallife.mp3

When You Meet The Risen Savior

2009-04-14T14:22:00.005-04:00

On the day of the crucifixion of Jesus, His followers were demoralized. But then on the third day, after they met the risen Lord, they were filled with joy, power and burning passion to tell others that He is alive! Two of the disciples talked with Him at length on the road between Jerusalem and Emmaus. Their story is recorded in Luke 23:13-35. Listen their story, and you'll see the changes that take place When You Meet The Risen Savior -- http://www.lpbaptist.org/whenyoumeettherisensavior.mp3

The Sign On The Cross

2009-04-14T09:57:00.004-04:00

Jesus' crucifixion was the greatest example of His love for us. Fixed above Him was a sign that communicated who He was and the reason He was being put to death. What was on the sign? What did it mean? What impact does it have for us today? Also, is there a hidden word on the cross? Listen to this message from John 19:19-22 The Sign on the Cross here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/thesignonthecross.mp3.

And, for more detailed info on the "hidden acrostic" on the cross, visit this site: http://www.ccsom.org/languageofjesus/SignontheCrossofJesus.htm.

Commitment

2009-04-13T15:45:00.002-04:00

Faithfulness. Commitment. Commitment to God... commitment to marriage... God's commitment to us. The Bible speaks of God's faithfulness and how He strengthens us to be faithful, to be people of commitment. In this message Commitment from 2 Samuel 15:13-21 and other selected passages, LPBC youth pastor Ryan Schneider shares what God's Word says about commitment. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/commitment.mp3

I AM

2009-04-13T14:53:00.003-04:00

What do you think about God? Do you have a high view of God, a low view of God, or no view of God? Believe it or not, what you think about God is of utmost importance to your life. What you think about God is also critical to where you will spend eternity. In this message from Isaiah 55:8-9 entitled I AM, LPBC member Chuck Reynolds shares a powerful message from God's Word. Your thought life may never be the same. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/iam.mp3

That Was Easy!

2009-03-23T13:44:00.003-04:00

Everyone has burdens. Keeping God's commands should not be one of them. But for too many people living for Christ is a heavy burden. The life God wants us to live in Christ is full of love, joy, peace and so much more - an abundant life in Christ. Jesus wants to carry your burdens so that you can - with joy! - follow His Word and be guided by His Spirit. Listen to this message from 1 John 5:1-5 entitled That Was Easy! Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/thatwaseasy.mp3

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

2009-03-18T13:34:00.002-04:00

In our world today, people are afraid. There are fears about lots of things: the economy, health issues, relationships, more. But the Bible says Perfect Love Drives Out Fear. In this message from 1 John 4:12-21, discover God’s timeless truths about overcoming fear by knowing love, growing in love and showing love. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/perfectlovedrivesoutfear.mp3

God is Love

2009-03-09T16:49:00.003-04:00

The word "love" is used in so many ways in our society. People say things like, "I love my dog, I love my job, I love my wife, I love cheeseburgers, I love the NY Yankees, I love God." With all these uses for the word "love," how do we know what it means to say that "God is love"? In this message from 1 John 4:7-12, entitled God is Love, we explore the depths of God's love and realize what that has to do with us. It's staggering. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/godislove.mp3

Adam Pengilly - World Championship Skeleton Silver Medalist

2009-03-04T14:42:00.003-05:00

After a very challenging 2008-2009 sliding season including injuries, successes, and disappointments, British Skeleton team member Adam Pengilly competed in the 2009 Skeleton World Championships in Lake Placid, NY. After heat #1, he was in 15th place. At the conclusion of the race, he had won the silver medal. How did he come back from so far behind? What was his secret to success? How did the downpour of rain on the first day of competition threaten to ruin his chance at victory? Listen to his inspiring story of competition, of faith, of highs and lows, and seeing God at work in the midst of good times and bad. Listen to his story here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/testimony_adampengilly_20090301.mp3. And, for more on Adam, visit his website at www.adampengilly.com.

The Spirit of Truth

2009-03-03T15:01:00.002-05:00

How do you know when someone is telling the truth and when they are trying to deceive people? The world is filled with false prophets declaring their version of the truth. And sometimes these prophets don't even realize that they have been deceived. How do you know the truth? Jesus wants His followers to know the truth in every situation. In this message, The Spirit of Truth, from 1 John 4:1-6, you will learn the key to knowing the difference between truth and deception, and you will see the eternal consequences of truth and lies. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/thespiritoftruth.mp3

Be My Witnesses

2009-03-03T14:22:00.004-05:00

Jesus calls us to be His witnesses. He gives us the power to witness for Him. He tells us where to witness for Him. In this message from Acts 1:8, Be My Witnesses, you will learn four places where Jesus wants every Christian to be a witness for Him. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/bemywitnesses.mp3

What God's Children Look Like

2009-02-16T18:03:00.004-05:00

Look at a child and you probably see some resemblances to his or her parents. The way the child walks, the way the child talks, and the way the child behaves all give away who his or her parents are. So what do God's children look like? In this message from 1 John 3:4-24, you'll discover What God's Children Look Like. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/whatgodschildrenlooklike.mp3

How Great a Love

2009-02-09T11:29:00.002-05:00

God's love for us is amazing. It is so great, it is so wonderful, it is so marvelous that it leaves us in awe. God calls us into a relationship with Him. In this message, How Great a Love, from 1 John 3:1-3, we explore the depths of God's love for us, and we see how the Bible calls us to respond to His love. Listen here: http://www.lpbaptist.org/howgreatalove.mp3