God's Word speaks powerfully. Through the Bible, our Creator shows us His worth and His works, and calls us to live lives of purpose and satisfaction in Christ. We hope the clear Biblical exposition presented in these messages will help you to follow more fully and faithfully after Him. http://legacybiblechurch.org Christianity © 2007 LEGACY BIBLE CHURCH. All Rights Reserved. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:18:09 -0500 lbc@legacybiblechurch.org Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:50:39 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.1.0) http://www.feedforall.com Sermons from Legacy Bible Church God’s Word speaks powerfully. Through the Bible, our Creator shows us His worth and His works, and calls us to live lives of purpose and satisfaction in Christ. We hope the clear Biblical exposition presented in these messages will help you to follow more fully and faithfully after Him. Legacy Bible Church Legacy Bible Church lbc@legacybible.ws Sherman, Sherman TX, Sherman Texas, Texas, Jesus, Christian, preaching, teaching, Scripture, testament, expository, verse, relevant, prayer, spirit, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, sovereign no no http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/imgs/lbc_podcast.gif http://legacybible.ws 300 300 Do you fear the Lord? What does fear of the Lord mean to you? This week we learn that fear of the Lord is the foundation of our relationship with God. It is knowing God, not just knowing about God. It is trusting God and it is the heart of the gospel which we claim as Christians. The fear of the Lord is all I am called to do and be as Christian. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/07-25-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:50:39 -0500 Fear of the Lord is the beginning of a relationship with God. Do you fear the Lord? What does fear of the Lord mean to you? This week we learn that fear of the Lord is the foundation of our relationship with God. It is knowing God, not just knowing about God. It is trusting God and it is the heart of the gospel which we claim as Christians. The fear of the Lord is all I am called to do and be as Christian. 54:51 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no What can an ant, a badger, a locust and a gecko teach us about wisdom? As we look at Proverbs Chapter 30 this week we see how God uses His creation to show us four distinct characteristics of wisdom. Wisdom plans, recognizes limitations and is both humble and bold. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/07-18-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:05:03 -0500 Characteristics of wisdom. What can an ant, a badger, a locust and a gecko teach us about wisdom? As we look at Proverbs Chapter 30 this week we see how God uses His creation to show us four distinct characteristics of wisdom. Wisdom plans, recognizes limitations and is both humble and bold. 53:59 Doug Greene Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no What has captured your gaze? What is the desire of your heart? It is the desires of our heart that rule our choices. If we want wisdom to mark our path, then Christ must reign as the desire of our heart. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/07-11-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:08:59 -0500 What do you believe you must have in order to be happy? What has captured your gaze? What is the desire of your heart? It is the desires of our heart that rule our choices. If we want wisdom to mark our path, then Christ must reign as the desire of our heart. 57:51 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Do you see wisdom as a path or a door? The Bible describes wisdom as a path which leads me somewhere and ultimately makes me into the person I am; it demands a slow yet steady pace, discipline, and focus. Our journey down this path begins with knowing Christ. Along the way we must come to know His word, ourselves and ultimately suffering. Yet even in suffering, Christ transforms us and turns suffering into wisdom. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/07-04-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 5 Jul 2010 16:10:31 -0500 If we are to have wisdom we must walk day by day with Jesus Christ being led by the Holy Spirit. Do you see wisdom as a path or a door? The Bible describes wisdom as a path which leads me somewhere and ultimately makes me into the person I am; it demands a slow yet steady pace, discipline, and focus. Our journey down this path begins with knowing Christ. Along the way we must come to know His word, ourselves and ultimately suffering. Yet even in suffering, Christ transforms us and turns suffering into wisdom. 59:03 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Wisdom is something we all say that we want and yet what is true wisdom? As a Christian, what does it look like to build my life on Jesus Christ and to build it wisely? This summer as we study through the Book of Proverbs we will come to see that wisdom is the character and nature of Jesus Christ and that in order to obtain wisdom we need to be in a deep intimate relationship with Christ. In life, we need to not only walk with wise people but more importantly to walk with the One who is wise. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/06-27-10.mp3 Christianity Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:07:05 -0500 The Search for Wisdom Wisdom is something we all say that we want and yet what is true wisdom? As a Christian, what does it look like to build my life on Jesus Christ and to build it wisely? This summer as we study through the Book of Proverbs we will come to see that wisdom is the character and nature of Jesus Christ and that in order to obtain wisdom we need to be in a deep intimate relationship with Christ. In life, we need to not only walk with wise people but more importantly to walk with the One who is wise. 49:45 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no What do think of when you hear the word love? Often we don’t take it serious, or we don’t know what it means to love. Our world has given us a backwards view of love, and it is time we have a r(evoL)ution to return back to how Christ called us to LOVE! http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/06-13-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:28:38 -0500 Revolution; Uprising, Battle and Victory What do think of when you hear the word love? Often we don’t take it serious, or we don’t know what it means to love. Our world has given us a backwards view of love, and it is time we have a r(evoL)ution to return back to how Christ called us to LOVE! 56:02 Lincoln Golike Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no We often become caught up in making "my plans," but the Christ follower has a different pursuit, and it is focused on the ultimate goal of eternal reward. This changes how we run the race we are given today, because the finish line is different? What is your pursuit? http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/06-06-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 7 Jun 2010 15:33:06 -0500 Knowing Christ, The Greatest Pursuit. We often become caught up in making "my plans," but the Christ follower has a different pursuit, and it is focused on the ultimate goal of eternal reward. This changes how we run the race we are given today, because the finish line is different? What is your pursuit? 53:04 Simon Keizer Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Do you have a heart for the lost in Grayson County? Do you weep for them? Christ not only wept for the lost but He gave His life for the lost. Christ does not call us into a relationship with Him without sending us out. We are called and sent as God’s children to be a part of what he is doing, the redemption of mankind. This mission must infiltrate every aspect of our lives. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/05-30-10.mp3 Christianity Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:27:39 -0500 A Heart for the Lost Do you have a heart for the lost in Grayson County? Do you weep for them? Christ not only wept for the lost but He gave His life for the lost. Christ does not call us into a relationship with Him without sending us out. We are called and sent as God’s children to be a part of what he is doing, the redemption of mankind. This mission must infiltrate every aspect of our lives. 56:48 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Do you know that you are on a mission for God? Christ had modeled discipleship throughout His earthly ministry and His last command to His disciples (and thus to us) was to go and make disciples. Paul in 2 Timothy 2:2 tells Timothy that he is to take what he has learned from Paul and teach others so that they will in turn one day teach others. Discipleship is one of the marks of a healthy church. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/05-23-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 24 May 2010 16:08:51 -0500 Discipleship; A Key Component of the Christian Life Do you know that you are on a mission for God? Christ had modeled discipleship throughout His earthly ministry and His last command to His disciples (and thus to us) was to go and make disciples. Paul in 2 Timothy 2:2 tells Timothy that he is to take what he has learned from Paul and teach others so that they will in turn one day teach others. Discipleship is one of the marks of a healthy church. 56:45 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no This week we are looking at embodying the gospel. We see that the gospel is not just a tool for bringing us to faith but it keeps us in that faith, it draws us back to what Christ has done for us. Transformation occurs when we delight in God and what He has done for us. At Legacy, Life Groups are the primary means by which we as a church body embody the gospel with one another. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/05-16-10.mp3 Christianity Tue, 18 May 2010 14:24:18 -0500 Part Two of Our Church's Vision This week we are looking at embodying the gospel. We see that the gospel is not just a tool for bringing us to faith but it keeps us in that faith, it draws us back to what Christ has done for us. Transformation occurs when we delight in God and what He has done for us. At Legacy, Life Groups are the primary means by which we as a church body embody the gospel with one another. 58:30 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no At Legacy, we talk a lot about the gospel. Our messages are centered around it, our songs are centered around it. But a lot of the time, people don't really know what the gospel is all about. During the next three messages, we'll be laying out the vision of our church and seeing just how the gospel affects everything we do. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/05-09-10.mp3 Christianity Tue, 11 May 2010 14:09:03 -0500 The First Part of Our Church's Vision At Legacy, we talk a lot about the gospel. Our messages are centered around it, our songs are centered around it. But a lot of the time, people don't really know what the gospel is all about. During the next three messages, we'll be laying out the vision of our church and seeing just how the gospel affects everything we do. 54:14 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Do you feel like you don't measure up to what is expected of you as a part of a family? Listen as we dive into the implications of the gospel on how we live as a family and the opportunities that the gospel gives us to live in the freedom of our roles. This message is for all family members: sons, daughters, husbands, wives, dads, moms, grandparents and great grandparents. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/05-.02-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 3 May 2010 15:35:52 -0500 The gospel frees us from performing and empowers us to walk as a family that embodies the gospel. Do you feel like you don't measure up to what is expected of you as a part of a family? Listen as we dive into the implications of the gospel on how we live as a family and the opportunities that the gospel gives us to live in the freedom of our roles. This message is for all family members: sons, daughters, husbands, wives, dads, moms, grandparents and great grandparents. 51:31 Doug Greene Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Can you name families that you know who embody the gospel? We want to be a family of believers who embody the gospel for a lifetime within our families and within our community. Family ministry is designed to partner the church and the family to be the most effective and influential example of the gospel lived out. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/04-.25-10.mp3 Christianity Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:15:29 -0500 Embody the gospel for a lifetime. Can you name families that you know who embody the gospel? We want to be a family of believers who embody the gospel for a lifetime within our families and within our community. Family ministry is designed to partner the church and the family to be the most effective and influential example of the gospel lived out. 45:21 Doug Greene Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no When you look around do you see people created in the image of God or just differences? This week as we continue in our study of Acts we see Peter learning that God does not show partiality. Salvation is just the beginning, once we are saved the gospel must transform and transcend all boundaries and barriers in our lives. We are to share the gospel with all those around us with out prejudice. There are no longer divisions of rich or poor, black or white, we are all sons of God. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/04-18-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:15:15 -0500 Paul's example of what Christians are to do. When you look around do you see people created in the image of God or just differences? This week as we continue in our study of Acts we see Peter learning that God does not show partiality. Salvation is just the beginning, once we are saved the gospel must transform and transcend all boundaries and barriers in our lives. We are to share the gospel with all those around us with out prejudice. There are no longer divisions of rich or poor, black or white, we are all sons of God. 59:20 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Have you discovered the secret? Paul discovered it! The secret is Christ, spending time alone with Him and devoting our lives to sharing Him with others. If you are a Christian and yet you don't have "peace" then the question is, "Do you understand grace"? After Paul's conversion God sent him to Arabia where he would spend time sitting with God daily for three years. Finally God sent Paul out to proclaim Christ to the Gentiles. Are you pouring into the lives of others? Does your fruit show? http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/04-11-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:08:14 -0500 In the presence of God. Have you discovered the secret? Paul discovered it! The secret is Christ, spending time alone with Him and devoting our lives to sharing Him with others. If you are a Christian and yet you don't have "peace" then the question is, "Do you understand grace"? After Paul's conversion God sent him to Arabia where he would spend time sitting with God daily for three years. Finally God sent Paul out to proclaim Christ to the Gentiles. Are you pouring into the lives of others? Does your fruit show? 54:04 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Conversion transforms the life of the believer. Has this been your experience? Paul's conversion, while it was unique in supernatural ways, serves as a pattern for us. Salvation is more than an intellectual experience, it is a relationship. It is the power of God to transform a heart through His Holy Spirit. On Easter we celebrate and remember the power that transformed our life. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/04-04-10.mp3 Christianity Tue, 6 Apr 2010 09:21:30 -0500 The converted life. Conversion transforms the life of the believer. Has this been your experience? Paul's conversion, while it was unique in supernatural ways, serves as a pattern for us. Salvation is more than an intellectual experience, it is a relationship. It is the power of God to transform a heart through His Holy Spirit. On Easter we celebrate and remember the power that transformed our life. 52:22 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Hear from each of our new pastors (Doug Greene, Lincoln Golike and Simon Keizer) how God brought them to Legacy. Doug (Associate Family Pastor), Lincoln (Students' Pastor) and Simon (College and Young Singles Pastor) each share the vision that God has placed in their hearts for their individual ministries. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/03-28-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:14:16 -0500 The new pastors speak to the congregation. Hear from each of our new pastors (Doug Greene, Lincoln Golike and Simon Keizer) how God brought them to Legacy. Doug (Associate Family Pastor), Lincoln (Students' Pastor) and Simon (College and Young Singles Pastor) each share the vision that God has placed in their hearts for their individual ministries. 51:11 Kendall Ellis Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no What barriers are there in your life that prevent you from trusting God? Barriers can present themselves in many different fashions. They can be those things we prize the most or they can be the failures or disappointments that we strive to hide. In today's sermon we see God overcome barriers in the lives of Philip and a Eunuch that will result in the transformation of their lives. God's message of salvation overcomes all barriers and gives hope to the hopeless. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/03-21-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:10:14 -0500 God overcomes all barriers. What barriers are there in your life that prevent you from trusting God? Barriers can present themselves in many different fashions. They can be those things we prize the most or they can be the failures or disappointments that we strive to hide. In today's sermon we see God overcome barriers in the lives of Philip and a Eunuch that will result in the transformation of their lives. God's message of salvation overcomes all barriers and gives hope to the hopeless. 49:06 Kendall Ellis Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Has God ever challenged you to take a leap of faith? On Sunday the elders spoke to us about the challenge God had placed before them as they stepped out in faith and brought on three new pastors. Now as our church body steps out in faith we are trusting God to use this time to deepen personal relationships with Him while presenting opportunities to better serve our church body and the community. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/03-14-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:03:22 -0500 Stepping out in faith. Has God ever challenged you to take a leap of faith? On Sunday the elders spoke to us about the challenge God had placed before them as they stepped out in faith and brought on three new pastors. Now as our church body steps out in faith we are trusting God to use this time to deepen personal relationships with Him while presenting opportunities to better serve our church body and the community. 53:06 Garner Simpkins and Craig Watson Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Just as heat applied to precious metal brings out the impurities, so the pressure of persecution often yields a more refined and strong church. In Acts chapter 8 we see that the continuing and increasing hostile treatment of early Christians scattered them, but rather than silencing them only made them more bold and expanded their proclamation of the gospel. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/03-07-10.mp3 Christianity Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:09:03 -0600 The early church dispersed to regions outside of Jerusalem Just as heat applied to precious metal brings out the impurities, so the pressure of persecution often yields a more refined and strong church. In Acts chapter 8 we see that the continuing and increasing hostile treatment of early Christians scattered them, but rather than silencing them only made them more bold and expanded their proclamation of the gospel. 51:59 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Sometimes we think to proclaim the gospel you have to be an apostle, or at least a preacher or pastor. But the first Christian martyr, Stephen, was not an apostle or pastor. He was simply a faithful servant of God whose life had been transformed and who was bold in pointing others to God -- the way we should all be. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/02-21-10.mp3 Christianity Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:35:12 -0600 Stephen the first Christian martyr. Sometimes we think to proclaim the gospel you have to be an apostle, or at least a preacher or pastor. But the first Christian martyr, Stephen, was not an apostle or pastor. He was simply a faithful servant of God whose life had been transformed and who was bold in pointing others to God -- the way we should all be. 59:47 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Any organization needs to delegate responsibilities. A healthy church is no exception. In Acts chapter 6 we see the early church delegating responsibilities to faithful men of God to meet ministry needs. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/02-14-10.mp3 Christianity Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:54:49 -0600 The first deacons in the New Testament Any organization needs to delegate responsibilities. A healthy church is no exception. In Acts chapter 6 we see the early church delegating responsibilities to faithful men of God to meet ministry needs. 1:03:04 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no What is your idea of a hero of the faith? Do you think of Martin Luther, or Billy Graham, or maybe the apostles Peter and Paul? In this account of persecution in the early church from Acts 5, we see what makes a Christian a hero, and we are reminded Who is the ultimate Hero. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/02-07-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:15:58 -0600 How a Christian becomes a hero through persecution What is your idea of a hero of the faith? Do you think of Martin Luther, or Billy Graham, or maybe the apostles Peter and Paul? In this account of persecution in the early church from Acts 5, we see what makes a Christian a hero, and we are reminded Who is the ultimate Hero. 54:27 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no There's one objection to Christianity that we're all familiar with. Complete this sentence: “I don’t believe in Christianity because the church is full of ______________.” Hypocrites, right? Unbelievers hate hypocrisy in the Church. You know who else hates hypocrisy in the Church? God does. As we take a look at the story of Ananias and Sapphira from the book of Acts, we're seeking to develop a sober view of hypocrisy and a healthy fear and reverence for the God who opposes it. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/01-31-10.mp3 Christianity Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:10:12 -0600 God's dealing with the first sin in the Church--hypocrisy There's one objection to Christianity that we're all familiar with. Complete this sentence: “I don’t believe in Christianity because the church is full of ______________.” Hypocrites, right? Unbelievers hate hypocrisy in the Church. You know who else hates hypocrisy in the Church? God does. As we take a look at the story of Ananias and Sapphira from the book of Acts, we're seeking to develop a sober view of hypocrisy and a healthy fear and reverence for the God who opposes it. 52:20 Kendall Ellis Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Are you bold? Before you answer, know that boldness is not self-reliance, self-esteem, or self-righteousness. Instead, boldness comes from a humble peace and security knowing that God is your Father and loves you unconditionally and unceasingly. In this message we learn the importance of walking in that kind of intimacy with God, and the way the boldness that results frees us for incredible generosity toward a hurting world around us. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/01-24-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:20:11 -0600 A look at how the early Christians' intimacy with God led to incredible generosity toward others Are you bold? Before you answer, know that boldness is not self-reliance, self-esteem, or self-righteousness. Instead, boldness comes from a humble peace and security knowing that God is your Father and loves you unconditionally and unceasingly. In this message we learn the importance of walking in that kind of intimacy with God, and the way the boldness that results frees us for incredible generosity toward a hurting world around us. 51:23 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Are the things going on in your world shaking your faith? Are the foundations of your life seeming unstable? Maybe it's because they're the wrong foundations. In this message we look at the kind of dependent prayer that marked the early church, especially in light of persecution, and we see that sometimes God intends to shake us up so that the world can't. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/01-17-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:22:14 -0600 God's world-shaking power which comes through prayer Are the things going on in your world shaking your faith? Are the foundations of your life seeming unstable? Maybe it's because they're the wrong foundations. In this message we look at the kind of dependent prayer that marked the early church, especially in light of persecution, and we see that sometimes God intends to shake us up so that the world can't. 54:54 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no A look at the first account of the persecution of the Church and the heart conditions that lead to hatred of the gospel http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/01-10-10.mp3 Christianity Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:22:04 -0600 A look at the first account of the persecution of the Church and the heart conditions that lead to hatred of the gospel A look at the first account of the persecution of the Church and the heart conditions that lead to hatred of the gospel 55:26 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no We all want this new year to be better than the last. Better health, better habits, better relationships. But how can we make sure that a fuller life isn't just superficial and short-lived? In the second recorded sermon of the apostle Peter, he says that there is a time of refreshing and restoration that comes from God, but this full, abundant, refreshing life only comes to us when we turn away from things that cannot satisfy and turn to embrace Jesus Christ. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/01-03-10.mp3 Christianity Tue, 5 Jan 2010 12:49:15 -0600 Peter's second sermon in Acts We all want this new year to be better than the last. Better health, better habits, better relationships. But how can we make sure that a fuller life isn't just superficial and short-lived? In the second recorded sermon of the apostle Peter, he says that there is a time of refreshing and restoration that comes from God, but this full, abundant, refreshing life only comes to us when we turn away from things that cannot satisfy and turn to embrace Jesus Christ. 54:11 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Why do you enjoy singing Christmas carols? Are you more aware of the catchy jingle or the gospel message being sung? In this message we look at the song of Mary when the angel announced she would bear a son. The rejoicing of her heart at the news of the coming of the Savior of the world is a model for the rejoicing that should mark our Christmas celebration. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/12-27-09.mp3 Christianity Tue, 5 Jan 2010 11:56:55 -0600 A look at the song of Mary Why do you enjoy singing Christmas carols? Are you more aware of the catchy jingle or the gospel message being sung? In this message we look at the song of Mary when the angel announced she would bear a son. The rejoicing of her heart at the news of the coming of the Savior of the world is a model for the rejoicing that should mark our Christmas celebration. 49:20 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no We're all very familiar with the Christmas story--Joseph and Mary, the angels, the shepherds, the birth of the Son of God in a stable in Bethlehem. But let's not let our familiarity with it cause us to miss that this was a remarkable story of, among other things, a Jewish couple who trusted God to do the impossible and found courage in Him to disregard the scorn from a doubting world. In this message we see how the gospel of the Savior who has come can give us courage also to live for Him. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/12-13-09.mp3 Christianity Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:21:59 -0600 Facing the scorn of the gospel like the parents of Jesus We're all very familiar with the Christmas story--Joseph and Mary, the angels, the shepherds, the birth of the Son of God in a stable in Bethlehem. But let's not let our familiarity with it cause us to miss that this was a remarkable story of, among other things, a Jewish couple who trusted God to do the impossible and found courage in Him to disregard the scorn from a doubting world. In this message we see how the gospel of the Savior who has come can give us courage also to live for Him. 50:08 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Jimmy Grimes, one of LBC's elders, shares God's promise to be with us as we face the fears of life. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/12-06-09.mp3 Christianity Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:41:46 -0600 Jimmy Grimes, one of LBC's elders, shares God's promise to be with us as we face the fears of life. Jimmy Grimes, one of LBC's elders, shares God's promise to be with us as we face the fears of life. 39:02 Jimmy Grimes Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Chapter 3 of Acts gives the first account of a miracle done by one of the apostles. Here we see Peter healing a man who was lame from birth. It's an amazing display of the power of God, but let's not make the mistake of thinking that God only worked in powerful ways through people back then, and not now. In this message we'll see that Peter was simply following the leading of God's Spirit to do the works, and speak the words, that He wanted him to speak. God can work powerfully through us when we do the same. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/11-29-09.mp3 Christianity Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:10:45 -0600 Peter's healing of a man lame from birth Chapter 3 of Acts gives the first account of a miracle done by one of the apostles. Here we see Peter healing a man who was lame from birth. It's an amazing display of the power of God, but let's not make the mistake of thinking that God only worked in powerful ways through people back then, and not now. In this message we'll see that Peter was simply following the leading of God's Spirit to do the works, and speak the words, that He wanted him to speak. God can work powerfully through us when we do the same. 1:00:08 Kendall Ellis Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Just as when a baby is born, you check all of his vital signs to make sure he is healthy, there were also vital signs at the birth of the Church that showed that it had life. In this passage from Acts chapter 2 we see what those signs of life were, and ask ourselves the question, Is our faith marked by the same things? http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/11-22-09.mp3 Christianity Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:02:52 -0600 Examining the key things that marked the shared life of the first church Just as when a baby is born, you check all of his vital signs to make sure he is healthy, there were also vital signs at the birth of the Church that showed that it had life. In this passage from Acts chapter 2 we see what those signs of life were, and ask ourselves the question, Is our faith marked by the same things? 53:41 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no As we look at the response of the people who were cut to the heart after hearing Peter's preaching on the day of Pentecost, we see what a saving response to the gospel entails. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/11-15-09.mp3 Christianity Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:50:36 -0600 Examining a saving response to the gospel message As we look at the response of the people who were cut to the heart after hearing Peter's preaching on the day of Pentecost, we see what a saving response to the gospel entails. 48:11 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost serves as a model to show what the proclaiming of the message of salvation in Jesus Christ should look like. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/11-08-09.mp3 Christianity Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:51:28 -0600 Peter's sermon explaining the significance of the events of Pentecost Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost serves as a model to show what the proclaiming of the message of salvation in Jesus Christ should look like. 54:15 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no The day of Pentecost, the day when the Holy Spirit came to indwell the followers of Jesus to form the Church, is one of the most spectacular events recorded in Scripture. But behind the strange scene described in Acts chapter 2--fire coming down on the disciples and miraculous speaking in foreign tongues--we see that the purpose of the Spirit's coming was, and is, to empower Christians to accomplish their mission. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/11-01-09.mp3 Christianity Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:20:36 -0600 The meaning of Pentecost for believers The day of Pentecost, the day when the Holy Spirit came to indwell the followers of Jesus to form the Church, is one of the most spectacular events recorded in Scripture. But behind the strange scene described in Acts chapter 2--fire coming down on the disciples and miraculous speaking in foreign tongues--we see that the purpose of the Spirit's coming was, and is, to empower Christians to accomplish their mission. 55:44 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Immediately after Jesus' ascension into heaven, we see His followers demonstrating dependence on God as they awaited the power from the Holy Spirit that Jesus had promised He would send. Their response of praying earnestly together, seeking God's will from His revealed word, and then acting in accordance with His will is a pattern that will mark these early disciples' ministry and life throughout the book of Acts. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/10-25-09.mp3 Christianity Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:53:31 -0500 Jesus' apostles' example of dependence in prayer and seeking God's guidance Immediately after Jesus' ascension into heaven, we see His followers demonstrating dependence on God as they awaited the power from the Holy Spirit that Jesus had promised He would send. Their response of praying earnestly together, seeking God's will from His revealed word, and then acting in accordance with His will is a pattern that will mark these early disciples' ministry and life throughout the book of Acts. 55:09 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no We hope that as we study the book of Acts together we will be reminded again where the power of God is found--in the gospel. As we see how the power of the gospel was unleashed among Jesus' followers in the first-century church as the Holy Spirit powerfully worked through them, we hope also to experience fresh strength, boldness, and spiritual power through the glorious truths of the gospel. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/10-18-09.mp3 Christianity Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:58:11 -0500 First message in our series "The Gospel Unleashed" and an introduction to the book of Acts We hope that as we study the book of Acts together we will be reminded again where the power of God is found--in the gospel. As we see how the power of the gospel was unleashed among Jesus' followers in the first-century church as the Holy Spirit powerfully worked through them, we hope also to experience fresh strength, boldness, and spiritual power through the glorious truths of the gospel. 47:19 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Wes Crawford, worship pastor of Redeemer Fellowship in Kansas City, Missouri, shares the gospel-centered ministry vision of Redeemer. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/10-11-09.mp3 Christianity Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:46:07 -0500 The gospel-centered ministry vision of Redeemer Fellowship in Kansas City, Missouri Wes Crawford, worship pastor of Redeemer Fellowship in Kansas City, Missouri, shares the gospel-centered ministry vision of Redeemer. 45:46 Wes Crawford Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no In this message we Kendall Ellis explores the meaning and practice of the Lord’s Supper, explaining our church’s view of this ordinance and encouraging us to remember and cherish all the blessings of God in the gospel whenever we come to the Lord’s Table together. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/10-04-09.mp3 Christianity Tue, 6 Oct 2009 10:35:56 -0500 Feasting on the blessings of God in the gospel In this message we Kendall Ellis explores the meaning and practice of the Lord’s Supper, explaining our church’s view of this ordinance and encouraging us to remember and cherish all the blessings of God in the gospel whenever we come to the Lord’s Table together. 1:08:32 Kendall Ellis Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no After exposing the self-centeredness of the hearts of both the younger and older brothers in Jesus' parable of the Prodigal, where do we turn? If they are both wrong, then what is the answer? What does a community of believers who center their hearts on the gospel look and feel like? And how can we follow the example that the father in this parable displays? http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/09-27-09.mp3 Christianity Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:12:53 -0500 Conclusion of series on the parable of the Prodigal After exposing the self-centeredness of the hearts of both the younger and older brothers in Jesus' parable of the Prodigal, where do we turn? If they are both wrong, then what is the answer? What does a community of believers who center their hearts on the gospel look and feel like? And how can we follow the example that the father in this parable displays? 49:26 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Forgiveness is a wonderful thing. It's at the heart of every relationship--our relationship with God and our relationships with others. But this next message on Jesus' parable of the Prodigal reminds us that forgiveness always means there is an absorbing of the pain, a paying of the debt, on the part of the forgiver. That's what God has done for us. Is that what we are quick to do in order to show forgiveness to others? http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/09-13-09.mp3 Christianity Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:27:57 -0500 Seeing the nature of forgiveness in Jesus' parable of the Prodigal Forgiveness is a wonderful thing. It's at the heart of every relationship--our relationship with God and our relationships with others. But this next message on Jesus' parable of the Prodigal reminds us that forgiveness always means there is an absorbing of the pain, a paying of the debt, on the part of the forgiver. That's what God has done for us. Is that what we are quick to do in order to show forgiveness to others? 50:38 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Rebellion, arrogance, selfishness, worldly pleasure-seeking. Sound familiar? Many of us at one time or another have been down the same path as the “prodigal son” of Jesus’ story in Luke 15, only to find a dead end. As we continue our five-week series on this parable of Jesus, in this message we take a closer look at this younger brother to discover the true intentions of his heart http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/09-06-09.mp3 Christianity Tue, 8 Sep 2009 08:30:11 -0500 Understanding the sin of the younger brother in Jesus' parable of the Prodigal Rebellion, arrogance, selfishness, worldly pleasure-seeking. Sound familiar? Many of us at one time or another have been down the same path as the “prodigal son” of Jesus’ story in Luke 15, only to find a dead end. As we continue our five-week series on this parable of Jesus, in this message we take a closer look at this younger brother to discover the true intentions of his heart 51:10 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Sin always brings separation. Our selfish, worldly, prideful pursuits separate us from the relationship with God that we are made for. But they also separate us from other relationships. Sin often drives a wedge between us and other people we need and care about. Over the next month, we'll be taking a detailed look at one of Jesus Christ’s most well known parables. It’s a story in which we'll see how misguided loves can destroy a family and a community. The answer to this brokenness is the gospel, so join us as we learn how to let God work in us to restore gospel community in our lives. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/08-30-09.mp3 Christianity Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:26:54 -0500 An introduction to the Prodigal Son story as a picture of the transforming power of the gospel Sin always brings separation. Our selfish, worldly, prideful pursuits separate us from the relationship with God that we are made for. But they also separate us from other relationships. Sin often drives a wedge between us and other people we need and care about. Over the next month, we'll be taking a detailed look at one of Jesus Christ’s most well known parables. It’s a story in which we'll see how misguided loves can destroy a family and a community. The answer to this brokenness is the gospel, so join us as we learn how to let God work in us to restore gospel community in our lives. 51:45 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Jesus told those who followed Him that they were not merely His servants, but His friends. What does it mean that the Son of God is our friend? And if He is our friend, how does that affect the kind of friendship we pursue in our relationships with other people? http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/08-23-09.mp3 Christianity Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:09:58 -0500 Jesus as our ultimate example of friendship Jesus told those who followed Him that they were not merely His servants, but His friends. What does it mean that the Son of God is our friend? And if He is our friend, how does that affect the kind of friendship we pursue in our relationships with other people? 59:02 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no We call fellow believers 'brothers' and 'sisters', but do they really have that privileged a place in our lives--that kind of access to our time, our thoughts, our homes? As we continue our study of the disciplines of grace, we look at the nature of gospel-centered community and how it transforms every relationship we have. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/08-16-09.mp3 Christianity Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:06:17 -0500 How the gospel transforms our relationships We call fellow believers 'brothers' and 'sisters', but do they really have that privileged a place in our lives--that kind of access to our time, our thoughts, our homes? As we conclude our study of the disciplines of grace, we look at the nature of gospel-centered community and how it transforms every relationship we have. 50:01 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Have you ever struggled with being gracious to the people you meet everyday? In this message Mike Sheer, Missions Director of Denton Bible Church, addresses this question. He reminds us--as the apostle Paul in Titus chapter 3 instructed men of God to remind the Church--that in order to show grace to others, we must constantly look back to the astonishing amount of grace that God has shown us. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/08-09-09.mp3 Christianity Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:24:46 -0500 Looking for tangible ways to "pay forward" to others the grace that God has poured out on us Have you ever struggled with being gracious to the people you meet everyday? In this message Mike Sheer, Missions Director of Denton Bible Church, addresses this question. He reminds us--as the apostle Paul in Titus chapter 3 instructed men of God to remind the Church--that in order to show grace to others, we must constantly look back to the astonishing amount of grace that God has shown us. 51:01 Mike Sheer Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Women are complex creatures. As a result, their sexual identities are layered in deep emotional connections forged in early childhood and nurtured throughout life. In this message from Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries, we explore how early bonds are formed and how childhood experiences can shape adult relating and intimacy from a redemptive, Biblical perspective. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/08-02-09.mp3 Christianity Tue, 4 Aug 2009 13:43:41 -0500 Social and Developmental Factors that Lead to Lesbianism or Bisexuality among Women Women are complex creatures. As a result, their sexual identities are layered in deep emotional connections forged in early childhood and nurtured throughout life. In this message from Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries, we explore how early bonds are formed and how childhood experiences can shape adult relating and intimacy from a redemptive, Biblical perspective. 53:55 Ricky Chelette Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Is there anything more instinctive in a relationship with God than prayer—the simple act of talking with God? And yet Christians consistently struggle to make prayer a significant part of their lives. As we continue our series on the Disciplines of Grace, we look at the way Jesus told His disciples to pray. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/07-26-09.mp3 Christianity Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:12:40 -0500 Examining the Lord's Prayer Is there anything more instinctive in a relationship with God than prayer—the simple act of talking with God? And yet Christians consistently struggle to make prayer a significant part of their lives. As we continue our series on the Disciplines of Grace, we look at the way Jesus told His disciples to pray. 51:49 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no The ability to forgive is one of the greatest indications that one truly believes and understands the gospel of Jesus Christ. Understanding that I am forgiven and therefore should be quick to forgive others is a key ingredient to freedom in Christ Jesus. As we continue our series on disciplines of grace, this message reminds us that we should not, as we often do, overlook forgiveness as a Christian practice that should be a regular part of our lives. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/07-19-09.mp3 Christianity Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:22:32 -0500 How can we not forgive when we've been forgiven so much? The ability to forgive is one of the greatest indications that one truly believes and understands the gospel of Jesus Christ. Understanding that I am forgiven and therefore should be quick to forgive others is a key ingredient to freedom in Christ Jesus. As we continue our series on disciplines of grace, this message reminds us that we should not, as we often do, overlook forgiveness as a Christian practice that should be a regular part of our lives. 52:32 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Fasting. Just for Hindi gurus or monks or super-spiritual fanatics, right? It’s not something “normal” Christians do, is it? Well, actually the Bible has a lot to say about fasting. Just about every major personality spoken of in Scripture practiced fasting as a spiritual discipline: Moses, Elijah, David, Job, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, John the Baptist, Jesus, Paul...One author has noted that fasting is mentioned more times in Scripture than baptism. So why is it probably the most neglected of the spiritual disciplines? This week we'll look specifically at what Jesus had to say about fasting, and how it can be a benefit to us in finding greater intimacy with God. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/07-12-09.mp3 Christianity Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:41:21 -0500 Jesus' teaching on how and why his followers should fast Fasting. Just for Hindi gurus or monks or super-spiritual fanatics, right? It’s not something “normal” Christians do, is it? Well, actually the Bible has a lot to say about fasting. Just about every major personality spoken of in Scripture practiced fasting as a spiritual discipline: Moses, Elijah, David, Job, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, John the Baptist, Jesus, Paul...One author has noted that fasting is mentioned more times in Scripture than baptism. So why is it probably the most neglected of the spiritual disciplines? This week we'll look specifically at what Jesus had to say about fasting, and how it can be a benefit to us in finding greater intimacy with God. 58:46 Kendall Ellis Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no This week we look at what is perhaps the lost piece to the puzzle of an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. If I truly want to unlock the beauties of Scripture and nourish my soul I must learn to meditate on God’s Word, but what does that mean? In this message we explore the essence and value of Christian meditation. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/07-05-09.mp3 Christianity Tue, 7 Jul 2009 11:13:24 -0500 Getting the beauties of God's Word down into our hearts This week we look at what is perhaps the lost piece to the puzzle of an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. If I truly want to unlock the beauties of Scripture and nourish my soul I must learn to meditate on God’s Word, but what does that mean? In this message we explore the essence and value of Christian meditation. 52:25 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no If we're going to love God, we have to love His Word. We have to believe and become intimately familiar with the truths that reveal who our Creator is. It's hard work, but it's a discipline that we will develop by God's grace if we believe that this Word is completely authoritative, infallible, eternal and personal. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/06-28-09.mp3 Christianity Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:27:59 -0500 The authoritative, infallible, eternal and personal nature of Scripture If we're going to love God, we have to love His Word. We have to believe and become intimately familiar with the truths that reveal who our Creator is. It's hard work, but it's a discipline that we will develop by God's grace if we believe that this Word is completely authoritative, infallible, eternal and personal. 54:01 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Often when we present Christ to those in need, we have a tendency to put a “spin” on the gospel—to sell Jesus. Take a deeper look at this temptation that many of us face as we study Jesus' words in Matthew 16:13-17. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/05-03-09.mp3 Christianity Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:50:59 -0500 Why we focus on the wrong things in our witness of Christ Often when we present Christ to those in need, we have a tendency to put a “spin” on the gospel—to sell Jesus. Take a deeper look at this temptation that many of us face as we study Jesus' words in Matthew 16:13-17. 45:58 Jeff Reed Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Do you feel that your faith is dry or stifled? Do you want to know how to grow and keep your relationship with Jesus Christ vibrant? This message begins a six week series on spiritual disciplines. We pray that this series will bring life and growth into your relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/06-21-09.mp3 Christianity Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:09:05 -0500 Spiritual Disciplines Do you feel that your faith is dry or stifled? Do you want to know how to grow and keep your relationship with Jesus Christ vibrant? This message begins a six week series on spiritual disciplines. We pray that this series will bring life and growth into your relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 49:42 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Last week we had Ricky Chelette come and speak to our church regarding the way sexual identity is developed in children. In the process we realized that sexual identity comes back to the roles of mom and dad in parenting…particularly dad with young boys. This week I would like to respond to what we heard last Sunday and address how the gospel of Jesus Christ should engage this critical topic. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/06-14-09.mp3 Christianity Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:42:56 -0500 Sexual identity and gender development Last week we had Ricky Chelette come and speak to our church regarding the way sexual identity is developed in children. In the process we realized that sexual identity comes back to the roles of mom and dad in parenting…particularly dad with young boys. This week I would like to respond to what we heard last Sunday and address how the gospel of Jesus Christ should engage this critical topic. 52:21 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no The Gospel is transformational! It is so powerful that it can change a person from a sinner to a saint, from a murderer to a mother. The Gospel transforms our identities and redefines our lives in miraculous ways. In this special message, Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries, explores how our identities are formed and how Christ can truly bring healing and wholeness to all those who are sexually and relationally broken. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/06-07-09Q&A.mp3 Christianity Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:40:28 -0500 Sexual identity and gender development The Gospel is transformational! It is so powerful that it can change a person from a sinner to a saint, from a murderer to a mother. The Gospel transforms our identities and redefines our lives in miraculous ways. In this special message, Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries, explores how our identities are formed and how Christ can truly bring healing and wholeness to all those who are sexually and relationally broken. 47:48 RIcky Chelette Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no The Gospel is transformational! It is so powerful that it can change a person from a sinner to a saint, from a murderer to a mother. The Gospel transforms our identities and redefines our lives in miraculous ways. In this special message, Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries, explores how our identities are formed and how Christ can truly bring healing and wholeness to all those who are sexually and relationally broken. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/06-07-09.mp3 Christianity Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:40:09 -0500 Sexual identity and gender development The Gospel is transformational! It is so powerful that it can change a person from a sinner to a saint, from a murderer to a mother. The Gospel transforms our identities and redefines our lives in miraculous ways. In this special message, Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries, explores how our identities are formed and how Christ can truly bring healing and wholeness to all those who are sexually and relationally broken. 1:01:18 RIcky Chelette Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no We all have weaknesses. If studying the book of Haggai revealed anything to us, it’s that. At times we all have the wrong priorities. At times we focus on the wrong things. We lose perspective. We doubt God’s promises and provision. We allow impure thoughts and impure desires and impure actions to enter our lives. In this message from the book of Hebrews we'll see how Jesus is presently able to help us in all of our weaknesses as He perfectly fills the role of our great high priest. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/05-31-09.mp3 Christianity Sun, 31 May 2009 13:13:12 -0500 Jesus present ministry of helping us in our weakness We all have weaknesses. If studying the book of Haggai revealed anything to us, it’s that. At times we all have the wrong priorities. At times we focus on the wrong things. We lose perspective. We doubt God’s promises and provision. We allow impure thoughts and impure desires and impure actions to enter our lives. In this message from the book of Hebrews we'll see how Jesus is presently able to help us in all of our weaknesses as He perfectly fills the role of our great high priest. 52:04 Kendall Ellis Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Words of encouragement mark the last message recorded in the prophet Haggai's book. It is a message of promise, a message of hope…and hope does not disappoint us! http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/05-24-09.mp3 Christianity Wed, 27 May 2009 12:16:42 -0500 God's promise to show Himself sovereign over His people's future Words of encouragement mark the last message recorded in the prophet Haggai's book. It is a message of promise, a message of hope…and hope does not disappoint us! 57:59 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Idolatry is valuing anything else in life above God. Whether it's a house, a career, a spouse, a child, a reputation, a hobby, an addiction--we all have an idol in our life that God is determined to remove. Haggai's charge to ancient Israel, and to us today, is that the people of God purify themselves of every rival to His place of preeminence in the heart. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/05-17-09.mp3 Christianity Sun, 17 May 2009 14:42:02 -0500 Removing the idols of the heart Idolatry is valuing anything else in life above God. Whether it's a house, a career, a spouse, a child, a reputation, a hobby, an addiction--we all have an idol in our life that God is determined to remove. Haggai's charge to ancient Israel, and to us today, is that the people of God purify themselves of every rival to His place of preeminence in the heart. 53:32 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no We have seen that God has called us to live out the gospel as the mission for our life, knowing that He is with us always by the indwelling and empowering of the Holy Spirit. In this message we will examine one more element of having the proper perspective on our lives. We will see that faith is living in a way that is marked by His imminent return. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/05-10-09.mp3 Christianity Wed, 13 May 2009 14:39:37 -0500 God's sovereignty over the future things We have seen that God has called us to live out the gospel as the mission for our life, knowing that He is with us always by the indwelling and empowering of the Holy Spirit. In this message we will examine one more element of having the proper perspective on our lives. We will see that faith is living in a way that is marked by His imminent return. 1:03:02 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no With this message we continue to see the power of God’s Spirit not only in our midst as in Haggai’s day, but now within us. How does our perspective on life change when we understand that we are indwelt with the Spirit of Christ? http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/04-26-09.mp3 Christianity Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:50:44 -0500 The Spirit of Christ indwelling New Testament believers With this message we continue to see the power of God’s Spirit not only in our midst as in Haggai’s day, but now within us. How does our perspective on life change when we understand that we are indwelt with the Spirit of Christ? 1:03:37 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no In life, discouragement is inevitable, but having God's perspective makes all the difference in our responses, attitudes and actions. As we continue our study in Haggai we see God’s subtle reminder to Israel: “I am with you” despite the adversity you are facing. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/04-19-09.mp3 Christianity Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:11:08 -0500 Courage in the face of discouragement In life, discouragement is inevitable, but having God's perspective makes all the difference in our responses, attitudes and actions. As we continue our study in Haggai we see God’s subtle reminder to Israel: “I am with you” despite the adversity you are facing. 49:55 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Easter is about the most important event for the Christian faith, and it demands a response. It demands our lives. Wherever you are in your life, Christian or non-Christian, we invite you to consider the significance of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Are you willing to change everything in your life in response to the truth of Christ? http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/04-12-09.mp3 Christianity Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:45:38 -0500 Are you willing to change everything in your life in response to the truth of Christ? Easter is about the most important event for the Christian faith, and it demands a response. It demands our lives. Wherever you are in your life, Christian or non-Christian, we invite you to consider the significance of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Are you willing to change everything in your life in response to the truth of Christ? 40:13 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Haggai has probably rattled many of us already because we all know how busy and distracted we can be. In this message we see how a follower of Christ responds to God’s reprimand. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/04-05-09.mp3 Christianity Wed, 8 Apr 2009 13:27:50 -0500 Responding to God's reprimand to focus our lives on Him Haggai has probably rattled many of us already because we all know how busy and distracted we can be. In this message we see how a follower of Christ responds to God’s reprimand. 54:03 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no We live in the busiest age of the history of man. There is more information and demands on the average person than ever before. Therefore, there are more distractions than ever before that compete with our allegiance to Christ Jesus. This week we will begin a study of Haggai where we'll see the prophet confronting Israel on all their distractions and asking them to “consider their ways.” http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/03-29-09.mp3 Christianity Sun, 29 Mar 2009 13:04:38 -0500 Are we racing every way imaginable in our busy lives--every way except toward God? We live in the busiest age of the history of man. There is more information and demands on the average person than ever before. Therefore, there are more distractions than ever before that compete with our allegiance to Christ Jesus. This week we will begin a study of Haggai where we'll see the prophet confronting Israel on all their distractions and asking them to “consider their ways.” 1:00:34 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no When you look at the problems of poverty, injustice, lives torn apart by divorce, drugs, or tragedy, do you say, "I hope someone does something to help" or do you pray, "Lord, use me as your servant to help"? When we're confronted with a broken world all around us, we should cry out to God as the prophet Nehemiah did with weeping and contrition, and ask, "O God, hear my cries, and give me Your grace to make a difference." In this message, we here how Dhati Lewis, a church planter supported by LBC, felt that burden and prayed that prayer, and is now following God by faith to rebuild a community and bring the good news of Jesus Christ to inner city Atlanta. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/03-22-09.mp3 Christianity Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:36:12 -0500 Sharing a vision for urban ministry in Atlanta When you look at the problems of poverty, injustice, lives torn apart by divorce, drugs, or tragedy, do you say, "I hope someone does something to help" or do you pray, "Lord, use me as your servant to help"? When we're confronted with a broken world all around us, we should cry out to God as the prophet Nehemiah did with weeping and contrition, and ask, "O God, hear my cries, and give me Your grace to make a difference." In this message, we here how Dhati Lewis, a church planter supported by LBC, felt that burden and prayed that prayer, and is now following God by faith to rebuild a community and bring the good news of Jesus Christ to inner city Atlanta. 57:30 Dhati Lewis Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no Who among us hasn’t asked, “Lord, why is this happening to me?” when we find ourselves in this or that trial or tragedy? Sometimes our own physical suffering, seeing the suffering of loved ones, or even the ongoing, seemingly relentless struggles of life can bring us to the point of wondering if God is actually trying to make it hard for us to love and trust Him. It’s no news to any of us that pain is a part of life, but do we have a solid enough spiritual and theological framework to be able to glorify God and rejoice when everything in us wants to give up? That’s what we want to try to cultivate as we look together at God’s great promises from Romans chapter 8. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/03-15-09.mp3 Christianity Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:59:40 -0500 Developing a Theology of Suffering Who among us hasn't asked, “Lord, why is this happening to me?” when we find ourselves in this or that trial or tragedy? Sometimes our own physical suffering, seeing the suffering of loved ones, or even the ongoing, seemingly relentless struggles of life can bring us to the point of wondering if God is actually trying to make it hard for us to love and trust Him. It’s no news to any of us that pain is a part of life, but do we have a solid enough spiritual and theological framework to be able to glorify God and rejoice when everything in us wants to give up? That’s what we want to try to cultivate as we look together at God’s great promises from Romans chapter 8. 55:54 Kendall Ellis Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no With this last message in our marriage series we will examine why simply knowing what to do does not solve our problems and fix our marriages. We must apply it to our lives for the sake of displaying God's glory in Christ! http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/03-08-09.mp3 Christianity Mon, 9 Mar 2009 13:56:10 -0500 Applying God's plan to our lives for His glory With this last message in our marriage series we will examine why simply knowing what to do does not solve our problems and fix our marriages. We must apply it to our lives for the sake of displaying God's glory in Christ! 59:50 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no We're examining the role of husbands in marriage with this message. The Lord has given men an incredible responsibility to lead their marriages, yet we rarely ask how to do that or what it should look like. What we will see is that Christ is not only the example for women in following their husbands, but also the example for husbands in loving their wives just like Christ loved the Church. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/03-01-09.mp3 Christianity Mon, 9 Mar 2009 13:51:07 -0500 Husbands' role of loving leadership in marriage modeled after Jesus' care for the Church We're examining the role of husbands in marriage with this message. The Lord has given men an incredible responsibility to lead their marriages, yet we rarely ask how to do that or what it should look like. What we will see is that Christ is not only the example for women in following their husbands, but also the example for husbands in loving their wives just like Christ loved the Church. 1:05:19 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no One of the most touchy and delicate topics of our day is that of roles within a marriage. Although the Bible has much to say about this issue, there is a great deal of misunderstanding that has caused tremendous, undue stress and tension. What we need to remember is that our roles are not for the purpose of exalting (or demeaning) us, but rather roles in marriage exist for the displaying of God’s character and grace. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/02-22-09.mp3 Christianity Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:52:58 -0600 Wives' role of submission in marriage modeled after Jesus' submission to the Father One of the most touchy and delicate topics of our day is that of roles within a marriage. Although the Bible has much to say about this issue, there is a great deal of misunderstanding that has caused tremendous, undue stress and tension. What we need to remember is that our roles are not for the purpose of exalting (or demeaning) us, but rather roles in marriage exist for the displaying of God’s character and grace. 55:18 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no In the first message of our marriage series we examined God’s plan for marriage with Adam and Eve in Genesis 2. This week we ask, “What went wrong?” It was such a great plan. Adam was so tender and Eve was so captivated by her husband, there were no barriers between them; they were “naked and unashamed”. Well, sin entered the picture and along with sin came tremendous barriers to the intimacy or “oneness” that God had designed. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/02-15-09.mp3 Christianity Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:51:27 -0600 Sin's effect on oneness in marriage In the first message of our marriage series we examined God’s plan for marriage with Adam and Eve in Genesis 2. This week we ask, “What went wrong?” It was such a great plan. Adam was so tender and Eve was so captivated by her husband, there were no barriers between them; they were “naked and unashamed”. Well, sin entered the picture and along with sin came tremendous barriers to the intimacy or “oneness” that God had designed. 56:21 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no A community is made up of families and at the center of each family is either a healthy or unhealthy marriage. God did not create something as foundational as marriage and then leave us here without a road map or game plan that shows us how it is to be lived out. As we begin this four-week series on marriage, it is appropriate that we should start at the beginning. In this message we look at Genesis 2:18-25 to see what God says a relationship between a man and his wife should look like. http://legacybiblechurch.org/podcast/mp3s/02-08-09.mp3 Christianity Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:11:30 -0600 A look at God's first bringing man and woman together in the garden of Eden A community is made up of families and at the center of each family is either a healthy or unhealthy marriage. God did not create something as foundational as marriage and then leave us here without a road map or game plan that shows us how it is to be lived out. As we begin this four-week series on marriage, it is appropriate that we should start at the beginning. In this message we look at Genesis 2:18-25 to see what God says a relationship between a man and his wife should look like. 51:55 Garner Simpkins Jesus, Christian, preaching, Scripture, testament, expository, prayer, disciple, worship, ministry, holy, salvation, save, forgiveness, healing no no