Messages 2021
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Click on the sermon title to access an audio recording of the sermon (or sometimes the link to the video is provided instead). Sermons can be watched live or as a recording @ LRBC Facebook. (scroll down to the date of the sermon you are looking for). A pdf copy of sermon sotes (if provided) can be accessed by clicking on the "Sermon Notes" link under the title of each sermon. More info is listed at the bottom of this webpage.
Christmas Messages
December 2021 * Message #3 (from 01-02-22) available on our Messages 2022 webpage
Humility: from the Throne, to a Bond-Servant
Message #2 * by Elder Mike Haltom * Philippians 2:1-11 * Sermon Notes * Expanded Sermon Notes * 12-26-21
The Greatest Christmas Verse of All Time?
Message #1 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * John 1:14 * 12-19-21
Eschatological Encouragement & Exhortation
The book of 2 Thessalonians * November & December 2021
The Priority of Prayer, the Word & Working Hard
Message #4 * 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 * Sermon Notes * 12-12-21
Standing Firm in the Lord (Sermon begins at 39:38)
Message #3 * 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 * Sermon Notes * 12-05-21
Living in Conviction, Loving Your Brother
by Elder Mike Haltom * Romans 14 * Sermon Notes * 11-28-21
Our Lord Jesus Christ is Coming!
Message #2 * 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 * Sermon Notes * 11-21-21
Growing in Our Faith unto the Glory of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Message #1 * 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 * Sermon Notes * 11-14-21
Topical Messages
October to November 2021 * Welcome to our Guest Preachers!
Running the Race
by Elder Kurt Anderson * Hebrews 12:1-13 * Sermon Notes * 11-07-21
We Proclaim Christ, Right? (Sermon begins at 33:20)
by *Kerry Doyal * Colossians 1:28-29 * Sermon Notes * 10-31-21
*Allegheny District Superintendent/EFCA & our former pastor
I Myself, I am He (full sermon @ 10-24-21 live stream * starts at 30:00)
by Elder Mike Haltom * John 4 * Sermon Notes * Sermon ppt notes * 10-24-21
Desired Above All, All the Way to Glory (starts at 30:10)
by *Roger Handyside * Psalm 73 * Sermon Notes * 10-17-21
*Pastor Emeritus, Cornerstone Community Church, Wadsworth, IL
When Life & God Doesn't Make Sense (Sermon begins at 34:45)
by *Don Erickson * The Book of Habakkuk * Sermon Notes * 10-10-21
*Chicago Suburbs Area Superintendent, Great Lakes District/EFCA
Confidence Before God (starts at 30:55)
by Elder Kurt Anderson * Hebrews 4:14-16 * Sermon Notes * 10-03-21
Some Biblical "One Another" Commands
Topical Messages * September 2021
Stirring up One Another to Love & Good Works
Message #3/3 * Hebrews 10:24-25 * Sermon Notes * 09-26-21
Bearing with One Another & Forgiving Each Other
Message #2/3 * Colossians 3:12-17 * Sermon Notes * 09-19-21
Loving, Showing Hospitality & Serving One Another
Message #1/3 * 1 Peter 4:7-11 * Sermon Notes * 09-12-21
Spiritual Awareness Against the Adversary
by Elder Mike Haltom * 09-05-21
Christian Living & Eternity
Topical Messages * August 2021
Persevering Prayer, Biblical Faith & the Coming of Christ
Message #3 * Luke 18:1-8 * Sermon Notes * 08-29-21
Humility, Suffering & the Eternal Glory in Christ
Message #2 * 1 Peter 5:6-11 * Sermon Notes * 08-22-21
Loving God & Laying up Treasures in Heaven
Message #1 * Matthew 6:19-24 * Sermon Notes * 08-15-21
The Peace of God that Passes All Understanding
by Elder Kurt Anderson * Philippians 4:4-7 * Sermon Notes * 08-08-21
The Goodness, Greatness & Glory of God
Topical Messages * July to August 2021
Seeing Jesus' Glory & Listening to Him!
Message #3 * Luke 9:28-36 * Sermon Notes * 08-01-21
Images of God (Child Dedication Sunday (begins at 52:10)
by Bob Blomberg * Genesis 1:26-27 * Sermon Notes * 07-25-21
Praising the LORD: whose Greatness is Unsearchable
Message #2 * Psalm 145:3 * Sermon Notes * 07-18-21
Taste & See that the LORD is Good!
Message #1 * Psalm 34:8 * Sermon Notes * 07-11-21
Sermon Series from Proverbs
Topical Messages * May to July 2021
Fearing the LORD: amidst the Captivating Blessing of a Proverbs 31 Woman
Message #6 * Proverbs 31:30-31 * Sermon Notes * 07-04-21
The Blessing of Vision Inspired Obedience
Message #5 * Proverbs 29:18 * 06-27-21
Our Humans Plans & Yahweh's Sovereign Reign (starts at 25:55)
Message #4 * Proverbs 16:1-9 * Sermon Notes * 06-20-21
The Tongue of the Wise or the Mouth of a Fool?
Message #3 * Proverbs 15:1-7 * Sermon Notes * 06-13-21
Wisdom is Calling: Are We Listening?
Message #2 * Proverbs 8:1-11 * Sermon Notes * 06-06-21
Trusting & Fearing Yahweh
Message #1 * Proverbs 3:1-12 * Sermon Notes * 05-30-21
December 2021 * Message #3 (from 01-02-22) available on our Messages 2022 webpage
Humility: from the Throne, to a Bond-Servant
Message #2 * by Elder Mike Haltom * Philippians 2:1-11 * Sermon Notes * Expanded Sermon Notes * 12-26-21
The Greatest Christmas Verse of All Time?
Message #1 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * John 1:14 * 12-19-21
Eschatological Encouragement & Exhortation
The book of 2 Thessalonians * November & December 2021
The Priority of Prayer, the Word & Working Hard
Message #4 * 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 * Sermon Notes * 12-12-21
Standing Firm in the Lord (Sermon begins at 39:38)
Message #3 * 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 * Sermon Notes * 12-05-21
Living in Conviction, Loving Your Brother
by Elder Mike Haltom * Romans 14 * Sermon Notes * 11-28-21
Our Lord Jesus Christ is Coming!
Message #2 * 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 * Sermon Notes * 11-21-21
Growing in Our Faith unto the Glory of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Message #1 * 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 * Sermon Notes * 11-14-21
Topical Messages
October to November 2021 * Welcome to our Guest Preachers!
Running the Race
by Elder Kurt Anderson * Hebrews 12:1-13 * Sermon Notes * 11-07-21
We Proclaim Christ, Right? (Sermon begins at 33:20)
by *Kerry Doyal * Colossians 1:28-29 * Sermon Notes * 10-31-21
*Allegheny District Superintendent/EFCA & our former pastor
I Myself, I am He (full sermon @ 10-24-21 live stream * starts at 30:00)
by Elder Mike Haltom * John 4 * Sermon Notes * Sermon ppt notes * 10-24-21
Desired Above All, All the Way to Glory (starts at 30:10)
by *Roger Handyside * Psalm 73 * Sermon Notes * 10-17-21
*Pastor Emeritus, Cornerstone Community Church, Wadsworth, IL
When Life & God Doesn't Make Sense (Sermon begins at 34:45)
by *Don Erickson * The Book of Habakkuk * Sermon Notes * 10-10-21
*Chicago Suburbs Area Superintendent, Great Lakes District/EFCA
Confidence Before God (starts at 30:55)
by Elder Kurt Anderson * Hebrews 4:14-16 * Sermon Notes * 10-03-21
Some Biblical "One Another" Commands
Topical Messages * September 2021
Stirring up One Another to Love & Good Works
Message #3/3 * Hebrews 10:24-25 * Sermon Notes * 09-26-21
Bearing with One Another & Forgiving Each Other
Message #2/3 * Colossians 3:12-17 * Sermon Notes * 09-19-21
Loving, Showing Hospitality & Serving One Another
Message #1/3 * 1 Peter 4:7-11 * Sermon Notes * 09-12-21
Spiritual Awareness Against the Adversary
by Elder Mike Haltom * 09-05-21
Christian Living & Eternity
Topical Messages * August 2021
Persevering Prayer, Biblical Faith & the Coming of Christ
Message #3 * Luke 18:1-8 * Sermon Notes * 08-29-21
Humility, Suffering & the Eternal Glory in Christ
Message #2 * 1 Peter 5:6-11 * Sermon Notes * 08-22-21
Loving God & Laying up Treasures in Heaven
Message #1 * Matthew 6:19-24 * Sermon Notes * 08-15-21
The Peace of God that Passes All Understanding
by Elder Kurt Anderson * Philippians 4:4-7 * Sermon Notes * 08-08-21
The Goodness, Greatness & Glory of God
Topical Messages * July to August 2021
Seeing Jesus' Glory & Listening to Him!
Message #3 * Luke 9:28-36 * Sermon Notes * 08-01-21
Images of God (Child Dedication Sunday (begins at 52:10)
by Bob Blomberg * Genesis 1:26-27 * Sermon Notes * 07-25-21
Praising the LORD: whose Greatness is Unsearchable
Message #2 * Psalm 145:3 * Sermon Notes * 07-18-21
Taste & See that the LORD is Good!
Message #1 * Psalm 34:8 * Sermon Notes * 07-11-21
Sermon Series from Proverbs
Topical Messages * May to July 2021
Fearing the LORD: amidst the Captivating Blessing of a Proverbs 31 Woman
Message #6 * Proverbs 31:30-31 * Sermon Notes * 07-04-21
The Blessing of Vision Inspired Obedience
Message #5 * Proverbs 29:18 * 06-27-21
Our Humans Plans & Yahweh's Sovereign Reign (starts at 25:55)
Message #4 * Proverbs 16:1-9 * Sermon Notes * 06-20-21
The Tongue of the Wise or the Mouth of a Fool?
Message #3 * Proverbs 15:1-7 * Sermon Notes * 06-13-21
Wisdom is Calling: Are We Listening?
Message #2 * Proverbs 8:1-11 * Sermon Notes * 06-06-21
Trusting & Fearing Yahweh
Message #1 * Proverbs 3:1-12 * Sermon Notes * 05-30-21
Topical Messages
May 2021
Persecution: for Those Who Desire to Live a Godly Life (Sermon begins at the 29:55)
by Elder Mike Haltom * Sermon Notes * 05-23-21
God's Kingdom, His Word & His Calling on Young People
Topical Message * 1 Samuel 3 * Sermon Notes * 05-16-21
Celebrating the Kingship of Yahweh!
Topical Message * Psalm 47:1-9 * Sermon Notes * 05-09-21
The Exaltation of Jesus Christ
His Suffering & Death, His Resurrection & His Ascension * March to May 2021
Embracing a Christ-centered Worship & Witness
Ascension #4 * Revelation 1:4-8 * Sermon Notes * 05-02-21
God Made Us Alive Together with Christ: Are We Living Accordingly?
Ascension #3 * Ephesians 2:1-7 * Sermon Notes * 04-25-21
Jesus is Our Great High Priest: Are We Holding Fast & Drawing Near?
Ascension #2 * Hebrews 4:14-16 * Sermon Notes * 04-18-21
The Ascension of Jesus Christ: & Our Call to Be His Witnesses
Ascension #1 * Acts 1:1-11 * Sermon Notes * 4-11-21
The Life of Jesus, the Resurrection & the Incomparable Eternal Glory
The Resurrection * 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 * Sermon Notes * Easter Sunday 04-04-21
Why is this Good Friday?
by Elder Kurt Anderson * Philippians 2:4-8 * Good Friday 04-02-21
Palm Sunday - "If You Had Known" (starts at 37:25)
by Elder Mike Haltom * Sermon Notes and Power Point * Palm Sunday 03-28-21
Christ-centered Prayer
Experiencing God's Purifying Presence, Power, Peace, Provisions & Protection
Topical Sermon Series * January to March 2021
Jesus' High Priestly Prayer: for His Glory, His Disciples' Sanctification & Our Oneness in Him
Message #8 * John 17 * Sermon Notes * 03-21-21
Paul's Call to Prayer & Our Gospel Witness: Effectively & Wisely Proclaiming Christ
Message #7 * Colossians 4:2-6 * Sermon Notes * 03-14-21
Paul's Prayer for Godly Living: Wisdom & Power to Walk in a Manner Worthy of the Lord
Message #6 * Colossians 1:9-14 * Sermon Notes * 03-07-21
A NT Church's Prayer: Experiencing God's Missional-centered, Miracle-working Power
Message #5 * Acts 12 * Sermon Notes * 02-28-21
The Exiles' Prayer: for the Welfare of Our Babylonian World
Message #4 * Jeremiah 29:1-14 * Sermon Notes * 02-21-21
Jehoshaphat's Prayer: "We do not Know what to do but Our Eyes are on You"
Message #3 * 2 Chronicles 20 * Sermon Notes * 02-14-21
Hannah's Prayer: a Servant of the Lord in spite of Her Afflictions
Message #2 * 1 Samuel 1-2 * Sermon Notes * 02-07-21
How to Pray - According to Jesus
Message #1 * Matthew 6:9-13 * Sermon Notes * 01-31-21
The Kingdom & the Gospel
Topical Messages * January 2021
The Gospel of the Kingdom: Apocalyptic Exhortation & Assurance
Message #3/3 * Matthew 24:1-14 * Sermon Notes * 01-24-21
Jesus Christ is King: but His Kingdom is Not of this World
Message #2/3 * John 18:33-37 * Sermon Notes * 01-17-21
The Gospel of the Kingdom: Good News in the Year 2021
Message #1/3 (Message begins at 30:25) * Mark 1:14-18 & Luke 4:5-8 * Sermon Notes * 01-10-21
Note: in Message #1/3, this series was referred to as a two-part message. After the first sermon, however, our pastor changed this to a three-part sermon series.
Abrahamic Covenant - God's Promise
by Elder Mike Haltom (Message begins at 32:08) * Sermon Notes * 01-04-21
May 2021
Persecution: for Those Who Desire to Live a Godly Life (Sermon begins at the 29:55)
by Elder Mike Haltom * Sermon Notes * 05-23-21
God's Kingdom, His Word & His Calling on Young People
Topical Message * 1 Samuel 3 * Sermon Notes * 05-16-21
Celebrating the Kingship of Yahweh!
Topical Message * Psalm 47:1-9 * Sermon Notes * 05-09-21
The Exaltation of Jesus Christ
His Suffering & Death, His Resurrection & His Ascension * March to May 2021
Embracing a Christ-centered Worship & Witness
Ascension #4 * Revelation 1:4-8 * Sermon Notes * 05-02-21
God Made Us Alive Together with Christ: Are We Living Accordingly?
Ascension #3 * Ephesians 2:1-7 * Sermon Notes * 04-25-21
Jesus is Our Great High Priest: Are We Holding Fast & Drawing Near?
Ascension #2 * Hebrews 4:14-16 * Sermon Notes * 04-18-21
The Ascension of Jesus Christ: & Our Call to Be His Witnesses
Ascension #1 * Acts 1:1-11 * Sermon Notes * 4-11-21
The Life of Jesus, the Resurrection & the Incomparable Eternal Glory
The Resurrection * 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 * Sermon Notes * Easter Sunday 04-04-21
Why is this Good Friday?
by Elder Kurt Anderson * Philippians 2:4-8 * Good Friday 04-02-21
Palm Sunday - "If You Had Known" (starts at 37:25)
by Elder Mike Haltom * Sermon Notes and Power Point * Palm Sunday 03-28-21
Christ-centered Prayer
Experiencing God's Purifying Presence, Power, Peace, Provisions & Protection
Topical Sermon Series * January to March 2021
Jesus' High Priestly Prayer: for His Glory, His Disciples' Sanctification & Our Oneness in Him
Message #8 * John 17 * Sermon Notes * 03-21-21
Paul's Call to Prayer & Our Gospel Witness: Effectively & Wisely Proclaiming Christ
Message #7 * Colossians 4:2-6 * Sermon Notes * 03-14-21
Paul's Prayer for Godly Living: Wisdom & Power to Walk in a Manner Worthy of the Lord
Message #6 * Colossians 1:9-14 * Sermon Notes * 03-07-21
A NT Church's Prayer: Experiencing God's Missional-centered, Miracle-working Power
Message #5 * Acts 12 * Sermon Notes * 02-28-21
The Exiles' Prayer: for the Welfare of Our Babylonian World
Message #4 * Jeremiah 29:1-14 * Sermon Notes * 02-21-21
Jehoshaphat's Prayer: "We do not Know what to do but Our Eyes are on You"
Message #3 * 2 Chronicles 20 * Sermon Notes * 02-14-21
Hannah's Prayer: a Servant of the Lord in spite of Her Afflictions
Message #2 * 1 Samuel 1-2 * Sermon Notes * 02-07-21
How to Pray - According to Jesus
Message #1 * Matthew 6:9-13 * Sermon Notes * 01-31-21
The Kingdom & the Gospel
Topical Messages * January 2021
The Gospel of the Kingdom: Apocalyptic Exhortation & Assurance
Message #3/3 * Matthew 24:1-14 * Sermon Notes * 01-24-21
Jesus Christ is King: but His Kingdom is Not of this World
Message #2/3 * John 18:33-37 * Sermon Notes * 01-17-21
The Gospel of the Kingdom: Good News in the Year 2021
Message #1/3 (Message begins at 30:25) * Mark 1:14-18 & Luke 4:5-8 * Sermon Notes * 01-10-21
Note: in Message #1/3, this series was referred to as a two-part message. After the first sermon, however, our pastor changed this to a three-part sermon series.
Abrahamic Covenant - God's Promise
by Elder Mike Haltom (Message begins at 32:08) * Sermon Notes * 01-04-21
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To access sermon notes as pdf files, click on the "Sermon Notes" link below the sermon title.
To listen to a message, click on the sermon title & the message will begin playing, or you will be redirected to our Facebook page for the worship service corresponding to that sermon. You can jump ahead to the minute that the sermon starts (listed in parentheses by the sermon title).
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.
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, which includes our other elders who preach as well. Also, some song lists are provided on our LRBC YouTube Playlist Channel.
