Messages 2020
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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.
Videos for Kids (by the Gospel Project) provided at the bottom of this webpage
Some song lists are provided on our LRBC YouTube Playlist Channel
Sermons can also be watched @ LRBC Facebook Live
Topical Messages
December 2020
The 1st & 2nd Coming of Christ
by Elder Kurt Anderson (sermon begins at 28:30) * 12-27-20
Knowing the True Christmas Story & Rejoicing in God's Gospel & Glory
Christmas Message * Luke 2:1-20 * Sermon Notes * 12-20-20
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The Seven Beatitudes (Blessings) in Revelation
Sermon Series from the book of Revelation * November & December 2020
For additional study see the Revelation Devotional by our pastor
The Blessing of Sanctifying Perseverance
Message #7/7 * Revelation 22:12-16 * Sermon Notes * 12-13-20
The Blessing of Keeping the Prophetic Word
Message #6/7 * Revelation 22:6-7 * Sermon Notes * 12-06-20
The Blessing of Sharing in the First Resurrection
Message #5/7 * Revelation 20:6 * Sermon Notes * 11-29-20
The Blessing of King Jesus' Wedding Invitation
Message #4/7 (starts at 32:05) * Revelation 19:6-10 * Sermon Notes * 11-22-20
The Blessing of Staying Awake
Message #3/7 (starts at 34:20) * Revelation 16:15 * Sermon Notes * 11-15-20
The Blessing of Dying in the Lord
Message #2/7 (starts at 40:15) * Revelation 14:13 * Sermon Notes * 11-08-20
The Blessing of Hearing & Keeping the Prophetic Word
Message #1/7 (starts at 33:15) * Revelation 1:3 * Sermon Notes * 11-01-20
December 2020
The 1st & 2nd Coming of Christ
by Elder Kurt Anderson (sermon begins at 28:30) * 12-27-20
Knowing the True Christmas Story & Rejoicing in God's Gospel & Glory
Christmas Message * Luke 2:1-20 * Sermon Notes * 12-20-20
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The Seven Beatitudes (Blessings) in Revelation
Sermon Series from the book of Revelation * November & December 2020
For additional study see the Revelation Devotional by our pastor
The Blessing of Sanctifying Perseverance
Message #7/7 * Revelation 22:12-16 * Sermon Notes * 12-13-20
The Blessing of Keeping the Prophetic Word
Message #6/7 * Revelation 22:6-7 * Sermon Notes * 12-06-20
The Blessing of Sharing in the First Resurrection
Message #5/7 * Revelation 20:6 * Sermon Notes * 11-29-20
The Blessing of King Jesus' Wedding Invitation
Message #4/7 (starts at 32:05) * Revelation 19:6-10 * Sermon Notes * 11-22-20
The Blessing of Staying Awake
Message #3/7 (starts at 34:20) * Revelation 16:15 * Sermon Notes * 11-15-20
The Blessing of Dying in the Lord
Message #2/7 (starts at 40:15) * Revelation 14:13 * Sermon Notes * 11-08-20
The Blessing of Hearing & Keeping the Prophetic Word
Message #1/7 (starts at 33:15) * Revelation 1:3 * Sermon Notes * 11-01-20
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The Danger of Placing Human Expectations on God
Topical Message by Elder Kurt Anderson * 1 Kings 19 * 10-25-20
Trusting God When Nothing Makes Sense
by Don Erickson (Great Lakes District/EFCA) * Exodus 14 * 10-18-20
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Experiencing & Glorifying the LORD thru the Psalms
Sermon Series from the Psalms * September to October 2020
One message is taken from each of the five books of the Psalms
(See also our Sermon Series from April to May 2018 on the Psalms)
Where Does My Help Come From?
Message #5 * Psalm 121 * Sermon Notes * 10-11-20
Lake Region's Mighty Men & Women
Topical Message by Elder Kurt Anderson * 2 Samuel 23:8-24 * 10-04-20
Bless the LORD O My Soul: Your Steadfast Love is Everlasting
Message #4 * Psalm 103 * Sermon Notes * 09-27-20
Experiencing Yahweh's Beatitudes: in Our Ongoing Pilgrimage
Message #3 * Psalm 84 * Sermon Notes* 09-20-20
Earnestly Seeking God: in Joyful Victorious Praise
Message #2 * Psalm 63 * Sermon Notes * 09-13-20
Taking Refuge in the LORD
Message #1 * Psalm 11 * Sermon Notes * 09-06-20
The Danger of Placing Human Expectations on God
Topical Message by Elder Kurt Anderson * 1 Kings 19 * 10-25-20
Trusting God When Nothing Makes Sense
by Don Erickson (Great Lakes District/EFCA) * Exodus 14 * 10-18-20
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Experiencing & Glorifying the LORD thru the Psalms
Sermon Series from the Psalms * September to October 2020
One message is taken from each of the five books of the Psalms
(See also our Sermon Series from April to May 2018 on the Psalms)
Where Does My Help Come From?
Message #5 * Psalm 121 * Sermon Notes * 10-11-20
Lake Region's Mighty Men & Women
Topical Message by Elder Kurt Anderson * 2 Samuel 23:8-24 * 10-04-20
Bless the LORD O My Soul: Your Steadfast Love is Everlasting
Message #4 * Psalm 103 * Sermon Notes * 09-27-20
Experiencing Yahweh's Beatitudes: in Our Ongoing Pilgrimage
Message #3 * Psalm 84 * Sermon Notes* 09-20-20
Earnestly Seeking God: in Joyful Victorious Praise
Message #2 * Psalm 63 * Sermon Notes * 09-13-20
Taking Refuge in the LORD
Message #1 * Psalm 11 * Sermon Notes * 09-06-20
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Being Salt of the Earth & Light of the World - in the Year 2020
Topical Message * Matthew 5:13-16 * Sermon Notes * 08-30-20
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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)
Experiencing God's Sanctifying-Grace: as a Local Church & thru Our Lord Jesus Christ
Message #11 * 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 * Sermon Notes * 08-23-20
Godly Leadership, Fellowship & Worship
Message #10 * 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 * Sermon Notes * 08-16-20
The Day of the Lord will Come: Are We Ready?
Message #9 * 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 * Sermon Notes * 08-09-20
(Message begins at the 34:45 mark * No audio recording available)
Forgiveness
Topical Message by Elder Clarence Williams * Psalm 65:1-13 * Sermon Notes * 08-02-20
(Sorry: Live Stream failed & no audio recording available * See "Sermon Notes" above)
Grieving & Encouraging One Another with Gospel-centered Hope
Message #8 * 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 * Sermon Notes * 07-26-20
(Message begins at the 24:30 mark * No audio recording available)
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
Being Salt of the Earth & Light of the World - in the Year 2020
Topical Message * Matthew 5:13-16 * Sermon Notes * 08-30-20
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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)
Experiencing God's Sanctifying-Grace: as a Local Church & thru Our Lord Jesus Christ
Message #11 * 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 * Sermon Notes * 08-23-20
Godly Leadership, Fellowship & Worship
Message #10 * 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 * Sermon Notes * 08-16-20
The Day of the Lord will Come: Are We Ready?
Message #9 * 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 * Sermon Notes * 08-09-20
(Message begins at the 34:45 mark * No audio recording available)
Forgiveness
Topical Message by Elder Clarence Williams * Psalm 65:1-13 * Sermon Notes * 08-02-20
(Sorry: Live Stream failed & no audio recording available * See "Sermon Notes" above)
Grieving & Encouraging One Another with Gospel-centered Hope
Message #8 * 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 * Sermon Notes * 07-26-20
(Message begins at the 24:30 mark * No audio recording available)
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
Topical Messages based on our Statement of Faith * January to March 2020
Each topic is based on a main theme from one of the 10 points of our Statement of Faith
(See also our Sermon Series from February to May 2016 on Sound Doctrine & Godly Living)
Eternity is in Our Hearts: God is Speaking, Are We Listening?
Message #10 (Response & Eternal Destiny) * Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 * Sermon Notes * 03-22-20
The King is Coming - Are We Longing for His Appearing?
Message #9 (The Return of Christ) * 2 Timothy 4:6-8 * Sermon Notes * 03-15-20
Being Prophetic from the Center as a Prophetic Minority
Message #8 (Christian Living) * 1 Peter 2:11-12 * Sermon Notes * 03-08-20
Some Recommended Resources (regarding Culture, Politics and the Gospel)
Proclaiming the Excellencies of God as His Honored & Beloved People
Message #7 (The Church) * 1 Peter 2:9-10 * Sermon Notes * 03-01-20
The Spirit of Truth & the Glory of Christ
Message #6 (The Holy Spirit) * John 16:12-15 * Sermon Notes * 02-23-20
Knowing & Proclaiming Our Crucified-Resurrected Christ
Message #5 (The Work of Christ) * Acts 26:22-23 * Sermon Notes * 02-16-20
Additional handout offered: Sharing Our Testimonies
The Joy & Glory of Servanthood
Message #4 (The Person of Christ) * Mark 10:42-45 * Sermon Notes * 02-09-20
Search Me O God & Know My Heart: Lead Me in the Way Everlasting
Message #3 (The Human Condition) * Psalm 139:23-24 * Sermon Notes * 02-02-20
Letting the Word of Christ Dwell in Us Richly
Message #2 (The Bible) * Colossians 3:16 * Sermon Notes * 01-26-20
Delighting Ourselves in the LORD
Message #1 (God) * 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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Videos for Kids (by the Gospel Project)
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
Topical Messages based on our Statement of Faith * January to March 2020
Each topic is based on a main theme from one of the 10 points of our Statement of Faith
(See also our Sermon Series from February to May 2016 on Sound Doctrine & Godly Living)
Eternity is in Our Hearts: God is Speaking, Are We Listening?
Message #10 (Response & Eternal Destiny) * Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 * Sermon Notes * 03-22-20
The King is Coming - Are We Longing for His Appearing?
Message #9 (The Return of Christ) * 2 Timothy 4:6-8 * Sermon Notes * 03-15-20
Being Prophetic from the Center as a Prophetic Minority
Message #8 (Christian Living) * 1 Peter 2:11-12 * Sermon Notes * 03-08-20
Some Recommended Resources (regarding Culture, Politics and the Gospel)
Proclaiming the Excellencies of God as His Honored & Beloved People
Message #7 (The Church) * 1 Peter 2:9-10 * Sermon Notes * 03-01-20
The Spirit of Truth & the Glory of Christ
Message #6 (The Holy Spirit) * John 16:12-15 * Sermon Notes * 02-23-20
Knowing & Proclaiming Our Crucified-Resurrected Christ
Message #5 (The Work of Christ) * Acts 26:22-23 * Sermon Notes * 02-16-20
Additional handout offered: Sharing Our Testimonies
The Joy & Glory of Servanthood
Message #4 (The Person of Christ) * Mark 10:42-45 * Sermon Notes * 02-09-20
Search Me O God & Know My Heart: Lead Me in the Way Everlasting
Message #3 (The Human Condition) * Psalm 139:23-24 * Sermon Notes * 02-02-20
Letting the Word of Christ Dwell in Us Richly
Message #2 (The Bible) * Colossians 3:16 * Sermon Notes * 01-26-20
Delighting Ourselves in the LORD
Message #1 (God) * 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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Videos for Kids (by the Gospel Project)
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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