How is your life aligned with God’s grace and the truth of the Gospel message? In our passage today, the Apostle Paul confronted the Apostle Peter over his failure to live out the Good News about Jesus. Our eternal life is not something that begins when we die but includes our new life right now. Let’s explore how the truth that we have been made right with God in Jesus is changing every part of our life and being. Support the show

One of the most significant conflicts in the early church period involved the question: Do all Jesus-followers need to convert to cultural Judaism as part of believing in or following Jesus? That may seem like a question far removed from our contemporary life and faith, but have you ever considered the possibility that part of our faith commitments may be cultural values? The struggle and resolution of this conflict in the early church has never been more applicable than today. Today our worl...

How has your story been marked by God’s grace and presence just as you’ve been marked by pain and struggle? Paul shared parts of his story, not to boost his own ego, but to make the Good News about Jesus clear and shine a spotlight on what Jesus does in our lives. Understanding your own story of grace can deepen your faith and sharing your story of grace can develop faith in others. Each of our stories reveal God’s gracious hand. As we co-author our life with God, we live to please him becaus...

Paul wrote a personal letter to the Galatian believers packed with theological truth and biographical notes. In this opening to the letter, Paul begins with a bang and emphasizes the simplicity of believing in what Jesus has done for us and relying completely on God’s grace. Over the next six weeks, we want to explore our own stories while understanding the story of Paul and the Galatians to reconfirm our confidence in the simple Gospel of Jesus and rediscover God’s grace at the heart of our ...

While our culture celebrates independence and self-sufficiency, the Bible calls us to something very different: carrying one another’s burdens. In Galatians 6:2, Paul tells us that we fulfill the law of Christ by loving God and loving our neighbor. True strength isn’t found in standing alone but in standing together as the body of Christ. In community, we see God’s faithfulness in each other’s stories and discover we’re not alone. We support each other with strength we can’t muster on our own...

When Jesus was preparing his disciples for his departure from earth, he commissioned them to be his witnesses both near and far. He even listed examples of those distances beginning with their hometown and going all the way to the furthest places on earth. As his disciples today, we continue working in that same commission. We are witnesses of Jesus both near and far. Let's learn more about LifePoint's initiatives in the “far” places from 2 guests today and what it means to be witnesses for J...

Jesus designed his church to endure through every generation. From the beginning, God’s people have been called to share his works and ways with those who come after them. As we faithfully continue Jesus’ mission, we invest in the next generation—passing on a living faith that will outlast us. Support the show

Jesus designed his church to endure over time and to expand across the world. The Church in Jerusalem exploded into existence in fulfillment of Jesus’ promises. As we faithfully continue Jesus’ mission and effectively witness to him—we gather in worship, grow in Jesus-centered relationships, and serve by sharing ourselves and our money. Support the show

Grace without truth becomes powerless. Truth without grace becomes a harsh taskmaster. Jesus held grace and truth together completely in his person. This quality allowed him to bring people together and to bring people to God. Our world feels more divided than ever, but Jesus calls us to keep bringing people together so they can be connected with him. By exploring how Jesus connected and changed the life of one person in Luke 19, let’s explore how we can keep bringing people together and intr...

As we read through the gospels, it’s interesting to see how often Jesus was on His way to do something when he was interrupted by someone who wanted his attention. In fact, much of Jesus’ ministry involved interruptions. Yet, He always responded positively and was able to put people above his agenda. We’ll discuss some of these examples from Jesus’ ministry, why this is often difficult for us to do, and how we can get better at putting people above our own agendas. Support the show

Leadership is a double-edged sword. When you lead, you must cut through the lesser important ideas with hopes of guiding those in your charge towards what is most important. Simultaneously, you as the leader must cut through your own ego and selfish motives to accomplish a greater goal without compromising your own values in the process. Today, we will look at a couple of leaders and the different perspectives they employ as they face their own internal challenges. Jesus presents to us the ch...

Jesus consistently modeled a life of integrity — doing the right things for the right reasons, not for applause but for obedience and love. As His followers, we are called to lead with our motives in check and our actions aligned with God’s heart. This is the essence of being a high road leader: choosing character over recognition and faithfulness over fame. Support the show

Jesus modeled a beautiful example for us on how to be aware of our humanness. He was the incarnate Son of God, Emmanuel, God with us in human form. He dwelt among us. He experienced every aspect of humanity so that he could understand what it means for us to live in this mortal body. He became hungry, thirsty, and tired. He was tempted in every way, yet without sin. He never hid his humanness. he asked his Father for help, as He also longed for support from his disciples. Following Jesus' ste...

Scorekeeping is necessary for sports and games but can be deadly for relationships. When we compare ourselves with others, measure our performance or efforts against someone else, or manipulate others by our gifts and service—we create cycles of hurt and brokenness. When we follow Jesus to avoid keeping score in our relationships we step into freedom for ourselves and lead others to freedom. Support the show

Giving more than you take is at the core of taking the high road. When you give more than you take, you exemplify the very nature of Jesus. Support the show

Salt makes things better and light makes things brighter. Unfortunately, everyone steps into dark moments and distasteful experiences invade our life. By following Jesus’ example, we can become the salt and light that changes our world and influences other people to find hope and wholeness in Jesus. This weekend, we jump into the summer to apply the values of Jesus’ leadership to our lives. Support the show

Sometimes we keep our distance from someone in need—not because we don’t care, but because we don’t know what to do. Besides, we're really busy, and "we can't fix all their problems" anyway. But the reality is that God doesn't ask us to fix people's problems. He asks us to care. And we find that compassion grows when we get close. In this message, we’ll explore what Jesus modeled through His life: serving others sacrificially. For us, that can mean stepping out of our comfort zones and moving...

Sometimes we look for a significant life in all the wrong places—our achievement, our comfort, our status, our unassailable strength. Whenever our search for meaning and for the good life begins with ourselves, we are looking in the wrong place. Jesus repeatedly teaches that a life full of purpose begins with others rather than ourselves and that a Jesus-following life is a Jesus-serving life. This weekend we remember what serving Jesus looks like from his teaching in Mark 10. Support the show

As Jesus-followers, our mission centers around introducing people to Jesus. Unfortunately, one of the big barriers preventing people from believing in Jesus is often Christians. Jesus developed and emphasized in his first followers, characteristics to prevent them blocking people from reaching him. As we join Jesus and his disciples on their walk home, we can also develop these vital qualities. Support the show

When Jesus calls us to follow him, he is clear about what he demands of us and what our path will include. However, it's just as hard for us to hear and receive as it was for the first group of Jesus-followers. Jesus calls us to a truly significant life, but that path leads through pain and self-denial. Although contrary to what we might expect, Jesus calls us to a life that is truly significant through following him. Support the show