Messages 2020
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Live Streaming on Sundays, 10:30am @ LRBC Facebook Live
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Videos for Kids (by the Gospel Project) provided below
The Big Story * God Created the World
Sin Entered the World * Hosea: Prophet to Israel
Jesus the Prince of Peace * Jesus' Crucifixion & Resurrection
The Ethiopian Official Believed * Peter Visited Cornelius
Click on the sermon title to access an audio recording. Click on "Sermon Notes" to access a pdf file.
Additional instructions for accessing resources are listed at the bottom of this webpage.
Live Streaming on Sundays, 10:30am @ LRBC Facebook Live
Some Song Lists are provided on our LRBC YouTube Playlist Channel
Videos for Kids (by the Gospel Project) provided below
The Big Story * God Created the World
Sin Entered the World * Hosea: Prophet to Israel
Jesus the Prince of Peace * Jesus' Crucifixion & Resurrection
The Ethiopian Official Believed * Peter Visited Cornelius
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Eschatological Encouragement & Exhortation
Sermon Series on The Book of 1 Thessalonians * June to August 2020
(Note: Eschatology refers to the 2nd Coming of Christ)
The Day of the Lord will Come: Are We Ready?
Message #9 * 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 * Sermon Notes * 08-09-20
Forgiveness
Topical Message by Elder Clarence Williams * Psalm 65:1-13 * Sermon Notes * 08-02-20
Grieving & Encouraging One Another with Gospel-centered Hope
Message #8 * 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 * Sermon Notes * 07-26-20
An Urgent Call for Holiness & Brotherly Love
Message #7 * 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 * Sermon Notes * 07-19-20
Standing Fast in the Lord & Blameless at His Coming
Message #6 * 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 * Sermon Notes * 07-12-20
Whole-hearted Fellowship and a Persevering Faith amidst Satanic Attack
Message #5 * 1 Thessalonians 2:17 - 3:5 * Sermon Notes * 07-05-20
Heeding Godly Leadership as a Christ-Centered Church
Message #4 * 1 Thessalonians 2:9-16 * Sermon Notes * 06-28-20
Faithfulness in Gospel-centered Ministry
Message #3 * 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 * Sermon Notes * 06-21-20
God, the Gospel & a Godly Local Church
Message #2 * 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 * Sermon Notes * 06-14-20
The Faith, Love & Hope of a Christ-centered Church
Message #1 * 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 * Sermon Notes * 06-07-20
Eschatological Encouragement & Exhortation
Sermon Series on The Book of 1 Thessalonians * June to August 2020
(Note: Eschatology refers to the 2nd Coming of Christ)
The Day of the Lord will Come: Are We Ready?
Message #9 * 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 * Sermon Notes * 08-09-20
Forgiveness
Topical Message by Elder Clarence Williams * Psalm 65:1-13 * Sermon Notes * 08-02-20
Grieving & Encouraging One Another with Gospel-centered Hope
Message #8 * 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 * Sermon Notes * 07-26-20
An Urgent Call for Holiness & Brotherly Love
Message #7 * 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 * Sermon Notes * 07-19-20
Standing Fast in the Lord & Blameless at His Coming
Message #6 * 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 * Sermon Notes * 07-12-20
Whole-hearted Fellowship and a Persevering Faith amidst Satanic Attack
Message #5 * 1 Thessalonians 2:17 - 3:5 * Sermon Notes * 07-05-20
Heeding Godly Leadership as a Christ-Centered Church
Message #4 * 1 Thessalonians 2:9-16 * Sermon Notes * 06-28-20
Faithfulness in Gospel-centered Ministry
Message #3 * 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 * Sermon Notes * 06-21-20
God, the Gospel & a Godly Local Church
Message #2 * 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 * Sermon Notes * 06-14-20
The Faith, Love & Hope of a Christ-centered Church
Message #1 * 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 * Sermon Notes * 06-07-20
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Topical Messages
May 2020
Christ's Power Made Perfect in Weakness
2 Corinthians 12:9 * 05-31-20
Psalm 46
by Elder Kurt Anderson (starts at 31:30) * Psalm 46 * 05-24-20
Running the Race with Our Eyes Fixed on Jesus
Hebrews 12:1-3 * Sermon Notes * 05-17-20
Living by Faith in Uncertain Times
Hebrews 11:1 * Sermon Notes * 05-10-20
As We See the Day Drawing Near
Short Devotional (starts at 13:55) * Hebrews 10:24-25 * 05-03-20
Topical Messages
May 2020
Christ's Power Made Perfect in Weakness
2 Corinthians 12:9 * 05-31-20
Psalm 46
by Elder Kurt Anderson (starts at 31:30) * Psalm 46 * 05-24-20
Running the Race with Our Eyes Fixed on Jesus
Hebrews 12:1-3 * Sermon Notes * 05-17-20
Living by Faith in Uncertain Times
Hebrews 11:1 * Sermon Notes * 05-10-20
As We See the Day Drawing Near
Short Devotional (starts at 13:55) * Hebrews 10:24-25 * 05-03-20
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The Cross & The Resurrection
April 2020
The Surpassing Glory & Grace of Jesus Christ
Resurrection (Easter Message #3) * John 21:15-25 * Sermon Notes * 04-26-20
Believing & Experiencing the Revelation & Power of the Resurrected Christ
Resurrection (Easter Message #2) * John 21:1-14 * Sermon Notes * 04-19-20
The Glory of the Resurrected Christ: Are We Experiencing Life in His Name?
Easter Sunday Message * John 20:30-31 * Sermon Notes * 04-12-20
The Passover, the Last Supper & the Cross
Good Friday Message * by Elder Mike Haltom * Sermon Notes * 04-10-20
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COVID-19 & Our Christian Faith
Topical Messages * Spring 2020
Loving One Another amidst a Stay-at-Home Order
Message #2 * John 13:34-35 * Sermon Notes * 04-05-20
Sanctification through Social Distancing
Message #1 * 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 * Sermon Notes * 03-29-20
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The Cross & The Resurrection
April 2020
The Surpassing Glory & Grace of Jesus Christ
Resurrection (Easter Message #3) * John 21:15-25 * Sermon Notes * 04-26-20
Believing & Experiencing the Revelation & Power of the Resurrected Christ
Resurrection (Easter Message #2) * John 21:1-14 * Sermon Notes * 04-19-20
The Glory of the Resurrected Christ: Are We Experiencing Life in His Name?
Easter Sunday Message * John 20:30-31 * Sermon Notes * 04-12-20
The Passover, the Last Supper & the Cross
Good Friday Message * by Elder Mike Haltom * Sermon Notes * 04-10-20
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COVID-19 & Our Christian Faith
Topical Messages * Spring 2020
Loving One Another amidst a Stay-at-Home Order
Message #2 * John 13:34-35 * Sermon Notes * 04-05-20
Sanctification through Social Distancing
Message #1 * 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 * Sermon Notes * 03-29-20
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Passion for God
January to March 2020
Eternity is in Our Hearts: God is Speaking, Are We Listening?
Message #10 * Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 * Sermon Notes * 03-22-20
The King is Coming - Are We Longing for His Appearing?
Message #9 * 2 Timothy 4:6-8 * Sermon Notes * 03-15-20
Being Prophetic from the Center as a Prophetic Minority
Message #8 * 1 Peter 2:11-12 * Sermon Notes * 03-08-20
Some Recommended Resources (regarding Culture, Politics and the Gospel)
Some Recommended Resources (a downloadable Word file)
Proclaiming the Excellencies of God as His Honored & Beloved People
Message #7 * 1 Peter 2:9-10 * Sermon Notes * 03-01-20
The Spirit of Truth & the Glory of Christ
Message #6 * John 16:12-15 * Sermon Notes * 02-23-20
Knowing & Proclaiming Our Crucified-Resurrected Christ
Message #5 * Acts 26:22-23 * Sermon Notes * 02-16-20
Additional handout offered: Sharing Our Testimonies
The Joy & Glory of Servanthood
Message #4 * Mark 10:42-45 * Sermon Notes * 02-09-20
Search Me O God & Know My Heart: Lead Me in the Way Everlasting
Message #3 * Psalm 139:23-24 * Sermon Notes * 02-02-20
Letting the Word of Christ Dwell in Us Richly
Message #2 * Colossians 3:16 * Sermon Notes * 01-26-20
Delighting Ourselves in the LORD
Message #1 * Psalm 37:4 * Sermon Notes * 01-19-20
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Time, Talent & Treasure
Topical Message * by Elder Clarence Williams * Deuteronomy 8:11-18 * 01-12-20
Resolutions
Topical Message (did not get recorded) * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 01-05-20
January to March 2020
Eternity is in Our Hearts: God is Speaking, Are We Listening?
Message #10 * Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 * Sermon Notes * 03-22-20
The King is Coming - Are We Longing for His Appearing?
Message #9 * 2 Timothy 4:6-8 * Sermon Notes * 03-15-20
Being Prophetic from the Center as a Prophetic Minority
Message #8 * 1 Peter 2:11-12 * Sermon Notes * 03-08-20
Some Recommended Resources (regarding Culture, Politics and the Gospel)
Some Recommended Resources (a downloadable Word file)
Proclaiming the Excellencies of God as His Honored & Beloved People
Message #7 * 1 Peter 2:9-10 * Sermon Notes * 03-01-20
The Spirit of Truth & the Glory of Christ
Message #6 * John 16:12-15 * Sermon Notes * 02-23-20
Knowing & Proclaiming Our Crucified-Resurrected Christ
Message #5 * Acts 26:22-23 * Sermon Notes * 02-16-20
Additional handout offered: Sharing Our Testimonies
The Joy & Glory of Servanthood
Message #4 * Mark 10:42-45 * Sermon Notes * 02-09-20
Search Me O God & Know My Heart: Lead Me in the Way Everlasting
Message #3 * Psalm 139:23-24 * Sermon Notes * 02-02-20
Letting the Word of Christ Dwell in Us Richly
Message #2 * Colossians 3:16 * Sermon Notes * 01-26-20
Delighting Ourselves in the LORD
Message #1 * Psalm 37:4 * Sermon Notes * 01-19-20
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Time, Talent & Treasure
Topical Message * by Elder Clarence Williams * Deuteronomy 8:11-18 * 01-12-20
Resolutions
Topical Message (did not get recorded) * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 01-05-20
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To listen to a message, click on the sermon title & the message will begin playing.
To download a message (mp3), right click (or hold down) on the title & select "Save Link As"
(or "Save Target As") and then select "Save" and the message should begin downloading.
For additional help see the instructions at the bottom of this webpage.
Additional Help: 1) To print sermon notes correctly, you might have to select "Landscape" in printer settings before printing or download the sermon notes first & then print. 2) Downloading a sermon as an mp3 file should work in Chrome, Firefox or Explorer, but it may not work in the Edge browser (if this option doesn't work in one browser try another one). 3) To right click using touch screen hold down on the title until the options pop up. Note: Sermons are preached by Pastor Marcus Johnson unless noted otherwise. Our other Elders will preach about once/month as well.
