Messages 2024
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To access the recording of a sermon, click on the sermon title (some messages may not be available after 30 days). A pdf copy of sermon notes (if provided) can be accessed by clicking "Sermon Notes" under the title of the message. Sermons can be watched live on our Facebook page (Sundays 10am). Video recordings of worship services from the previous four weeks are also available.
Advent/Christmas Messages
December 2024
Rejoicing in the Birth of Christ and Waiting for His Return
Isaiah 9:6-7 * Sermon Notes * 12-22-24
A Christmas Gospel Message: Jesus Saves & God is with Us!
Matthew 1:18-25 * Sermon Notes * 12-15-24
Nothing will be Impossible with God
Luke 1:26-38 * Sermon Notes * 12-08-24
Believing & Rejoicing in Our Circumstance-Reversing God
Luke 1:1-25 * Sermon Notes * 12-01-24
Topical Messages
September to November 2024
The Love of Christ Controls Us & Puts Us on Mission (starts at 37:20)
2 Corinthians 5:11-21 * by Reach Global Missionary Jared Anderson * 11-24-24
Giving Thanks to God as a Christ-centered Church
Colossians 3:15-17 * Sermon Notes * 11-17-24
Take Heart - Jesus has Overcome the (tribulation-inducing) World
John 16:33 * Sermon Notes * 11-10-24
Putting Our Hope in the Resurrected Lord Jesus Christ & in His Second Coming (starts at 38:30)
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 * Sermon Notes * 11-03-24
Trusting in the LORD & Speaking Prophetically (during & after an Election year)
Isaiah 31 * Sermon Notes * 10-27-24
Lives and Lips that "Testify to the Gospel!" (starts at 40:45)
Acts 20:17-38 * by Rev. Kerry Doyal * Sermon Notes * 10-20-24
Fear of the Lord (starts at 31:45)
Psalm 34:11 (& other Scriptures) * by Elder Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 10-13-24
Be Strong, Stand Firm & Pray
Ephesians 6:10-20 * Message #2/2 * Sermon Notes * 10-06-24
God’s Immeasurable Power and Preeminent Glory - Pray and Think Accordingly
Ephesians 3:20-21 * Message #1/2 * Sermon Notes * 09-29-24
The Book of Malachi
August thru September 2024
Fearing the LORD - before the Day of the LORD comes and because that Day is coming
Malachi 3:13 - 4:6 * Message #6/6 * Sermon Notes * 02-22-24
The Unchanging Covenantal Faithfulness of Yahweh: & the Bountiful Blessings of Tithing
Malachi 3:6-12 * Message #5/6 * Sermon Notes * 09-15-24
The God of Justice - He is Like a Refiner's Fire
Malachi 2:17 - 3:5 * Message #4/6 * Sermon Notes * 09-08-24
Embracing Covenantal Faithfulness: with the LORD and thru Christ-centered Marriages
Malachi 2:10 - 16 * Message #3/6 * Sermon Notes * (see also LRBC Marriage Policy) * 09-01-24
Fearing the Name of the LORD: thru Wholehearted Worship & Christ-centered Leadership
Malachi 1:6 - 2:9 * Message #2/6 * Sermon Notes * 08-25-24
Knowing the LORD, Experiencing His Love & Declaring His Greatness
Malachi 1:1-5 * Message #1/6 * Sermon Notes * 08-18-24
Topical Messages
July & August 2024
Faith in Jesus Christ & the Importance of Water Baptism
Acts 8:26-40 * Sermon Notes (see also Water Baptism Study Guide) * 08-11-24
Being Salt & Light in a Hostile and Divided Culture - during an Election Year (starts at 37:40)
Matthew 5:13-16 * Sermon Notes (see also "Where We Stand in the EFCA" & "Six Principles of Non-Violence") * 08-04-24
Occult Awareness (starts at 35:40)
Deuteronomy 18:9-13 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 07-28-24
Faith (Highlights from Hebrews 10 – 12)
July 2024
Running the Race with Our Eyes Fixed on Jesus
Hebrews 12:1-2 * Message #3 * Sermon Notes * 07-21-24
Living a Christ-centered Faith & Seeking a Heavenly Homeland
Hebrews 11:13-16 * Message #2 * Sermon Notes * 07-14-24
Knowing Jesus & Embracing a Christ-centered Life of Faith
Hebrews 10:19-25 * Message #1 * Sermon Notes * 07-07-24
December 2024
Rejoicing in the Birth of Christ and Waiting for His Return
Isaiah 9:6-7 * Sermon Notes * 12-22-24
A Christmas Gospel Message: Jesus Saves & God is with Us!
Matthew 1:18-25 * Sermon Notes * 12-15-24
Nothing will be Impossible with God
Luke 1:26-38 * Sermon Notes * 12-08-24
Believing & Rejoicing in Our Circumstance-Reversing God
Luke 1:1-25 * Sermon Notes * 12-01-24
Topical Messages
September to November 2024
The Love of Christ Controls Us & Puts Us on Mission (starts at 37:20)
2 Corinthians 5:11-21 * by Reach Global Missionary Jared Anderson * 11-24-24
Giving Thanks to God as a Christ-centered Church
Colossians 3:15-17 * Sermon Notes * 11-17-24
Take Heart - Jesus has Overcome the (tribulation-inducing) World
John 16:33 * Sermon Notes * 11-10-24
Putting Our Hope in the Resurrected Lord Jesus Christ & in His Second Coming (starts at 38:30)
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 * Sermon Notes * 11-03-24
Trusting in the LORD & Speaking Prophetically (during & after an Election year)
Isaiah 31 * Sermon Notes * 10-27-24
Lives and Lips that "Testify to the Gospel!" (starts at 40:45)
Acts 20:17-38 * by Rev. Kerry Doyal * Sermon Notes * 10-20-24
Fear of the Lord (starts at 31:45)
Psalm 34:11 (& other Scriptures) * by Elder Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 10-13-24
Be Strong, Stand Firm & Pray
Ephesians 6:10-20 * Message #2/2 * Sermon Notes * 10-06-24
God’s Immeasurable Power and Preeminent Glory - Pray and Think Accordingly
Ephesians 3:20-21 * Message #1/2 * Sermon Notes * 09-29-24
The Book of Malachi
August thru September 2024
Fearing the LORD - before the Day of the LORD comes and because that Day is coming
Malachi 3:13 - 4:6 * Message #6/6 * Sermon Notes * 02-22-24
The Unchanging Covenantal Faithfulness of Yahweh: & the Bountiful Blessings of Tithing
Malachi 3:6-12 * Message #5/6 * Sermon Notes * 09-15-24
The God of Justice - He is Like a Refiner's Fire
Malachi 2:17 - 3:5 * Message #4/6 * Sermon Notes * 09-08-24
Embracing Covenantal Faithfulness: with the LORD and thru Christ-centered Marriages
Malachi 2:10 - 16 * Message #3/6 * Sermon Notes * (see also LRBC Marriage Policy) * 09-01-24
Fearing the Name of the LORD: thru Wholehearted Worship & Christ-centered Leadership
Malachi 1:6 - 2:9 * Message #2/6 * Sermon Notes * 08-25-24
Knowing the LORD, Experiencing His Love & Declaring His Greatness
Malachi 1:1-5 * Message #1/6 * Sermon Notes * 08-18-24
Topical Messages
July & August 2024
Faith in Jesus Christ & the Importance of Water Baptism
Acts 8:26-40 * Sermon Notes (see also Water Baptism Study Guide) * 08-11-24
Being Salt & Light in a Hostile and Divided Culture - during an Election Year (starts at 37:40)
Matthew 5:13-16 * Sermon Notes (see also "Where We Stand in the EFCA" & "Six Principles of Non-Violence") * 08-04-24
Occult Awareness (starts at 35:40)
Deuteronomy 18:9-13 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 07-28-24
Faith (Highlights from Hebrews 10 – 12)
July 2024
Running the Race with Our Eyes Fixed on Jesus
Hebrews 12:1-2 * Message #3 * Sermon Notes * 07-21-24
Living a Christ-centered Faith & Seeking a Heavenly Homeland
Hebrews 11:13-16 * Message #2 * Sermon Notes * 07-14-24
Knowing Jesus & Embracing a Christ-centered Life of Faith
Hebrews 10:19-25 * Message #1 * Sermon Notes * 07-07-24
Topical Messages
June & July 2024
Trusting Your Heavenly Father for All in Seeking His Way above All (starts at 25:05)
Matthew 6:25-34 * by Pastor Roger Handyside * Sermon Notes * 06-30-24
Clothing Yourself in Christ (starts at 37:48)
Galatians 3:26-29 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 06-23-24
The Fruit of the Spirit
Sermon Series (Galatians 5:22-23) * April to June 2024
Walking by & Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit (starts at 29:10)
Galatians 5:16-26 * Message #8 * Sermon Notes * 06-16-24
Running the Race – with Self-control & for an Imperishable Prize
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 * Message #7 "Self-control" * Sermon Notes * 06-09-24
Coming to Jesus & Bearing Christlike Gentleness
Matthew 11:28-30 * Message #6 "Gentleness" * Sermon Notes * 06-02-24
Outdoor Sunday Night Service & Cookout/Bonfire
Contact us for more info @ (847) 886-9550 * 05-26-24
Doing Good & Befriending Faithfulness in a Wicked World
Psalm 37:3-4 * Message #5 "Goodness & Faithfulness" * Sermon Notes * 05-19-24
Clothing Ourselves with Christlike Patience & Kindness
Colossians 3:12 * Message #4 "Patience & Kindness" * Sermon Notes * 05-12-24
Rejoicing, Praying & Guarded by the Peace of God
Philippians 4:4-7 * Message #3 "Peace" * Sermon Notes * 05-05-24
Experiencing Fullness of Joy in the Lord
John 15:10-11 * Message #2 "Joy" * Sermon Notes * 04-28-24
The Fruit of the Spirit: & the Call to Love One Another
1 John 4:7-12 * Message #1 "Love" * Sermon Notes * 04-21-24
Death & Resurrection
Sermon Series * March & April 2024
Groaning with Good Courage: Longing to Put on Our Heavenly Dwelling
2 Corinthians 5:1-10 * Message #6 * Sermon Notes * 04-14-24
Rejoicing in Christ-centered Hope
Romans 5:1-11 * Message #5 * Sermon Notes * 04-07-24
Believing in Jesus & His Resurrection Power
John 11 * Message #4 * Sermon Notes * 03-31-24 (Easter Sunday)
The Multi-layering of the "It" (starts at 42:10)
John 19:30 * Message #3 (by Elder Kurt Anderson) * Sermon Notes * 03-29-24 (Good Friday)
Knowing the LORD & His Resurrection Power: Life & Hope for those Facing Despair & Death
Ezekiel 37:1-14 * Message #2 * Sermon Notes * 03-24-24
Resurrection Power for those who Believe: The God, the Faith & the Offspring of Abraham
Genesis 22:1-19 * Message #1 * Sermon Notes * 03-17-24
Topical Messages
February & March 2024
Gospel-centered Power & Glory: Think, Pray & Walk like Paul (starts at 34:50)
Ephesians 3:20-21 * Prayer: Message #3 * Sermon Notes * 03-10-24
The Qualities of the Citizens of God's Kingdom (starts at 33:15)
Matthew 5:1-12 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 03-03-24
Praying to Our Father in Heaven
Matthew 6:9-13 * Prayer: Message #2 * Sermon Notes * 02-25-24
Believing in Jesus & Praying in His Name (starts at 36:40)
John 14:12-14 * Prayer: Message #1 * Sermon Notes * 02-18-24
God's Life-transforming Call - Are We Equipping the Next Generation?
1 Samuel 3 * Topical Message for Scout Sunday * Sermon Notes * 02-11-24
The Word of God
Inspiration, Inerrancy, Infallibility & Illumination * January to February 2024
The Word of Christ, Discipleship & the Holy Spirit
John 14 - 16 * Message #4 (Illumination) * Sermon Notes * 02-04-24
The Infallible Word of God: Come if You're Thirsty...
Isaiah 55:1-13 * Message #3 (Infallibility) * Sermon Notes * 01-28-24
The "True" Word of God: Are We Taking Refuge in Him?
Proverbs 30:5-6 * Message #2 (Inerrancy) * Sermon Notes * 01-21-24
The Equipping Power of the Profitable, God-breathed Scriptures
2 Timothy 3:16-17 * Message #1 (Inspiration) * Sermon Notes * 01-14-24
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Living in the In-between (starts at 37:45)
Ephesians 4:7-16 * Topical Message by Missionary Jared Anderson * 01-07-24
June & July 2024
Trusting Your Heavenly Father for All in Seeking His Way above All (starts at 25:05)
Matthew 6:25-34 * by Pastor Roger Handyside * Sermon Notes * 06-30-24
Clothing Yourself in Christ (starts at 37:48)
Galatians 3:26-29 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 06-23-24
The Fruit of the Spirit
Sermon Series (Galatians 5:22-23) * April to June 2024
Walking by & Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit (starts at 29:10)
Galatians 5:16-26 * Message #8 * Sermon Notes * 06-16-24
Running the Race – with Self-control & for an Imperishable Prize
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 * Message #7 "Self-control" * Sermon Notes * 06-09-24
Coming to Jesus & Bearing Christlike Gentleness
Matthew 11:28-30 * Message #6 "Gentleness" * Sermon Notes * 06-02-24
Outdoor Sunday Night Service & Cookout/Bonfire
Contact us for more info @ (847) 886-9550 * 05-26-24
Doing Good & Befriending Faithfulness in a Wicked World
Psalm 37:3-4 * Message #5 "Goodness & Faithfulness" * Sermon Notes * 05-19-24
Clothing Ourselves with Christlike Patience & Kindness
Colossians 3:12 * Message #4 "Patience & Kindness" * Sermon Notes * 05-12-24
Rejoicing, Praying & Guarded by the Peace of God
Philippians 4:4-7 * Message #3 "Peace" * Sermon Notes * 05-05-24
Experiencing Fullness of Joy in the Lord
John 15:10-11 * Message #2 "Joy" * Sermon Notes * 04-28-24
The Fruit of the Spirit: & the Call to Love One Another
1 John 4:7-12 * Message #1 "Love" * Sermon Notes * 04-21-24
Death & Resurrection
Sermon Series * March & April 2024
Groaning with Good Courage: Longing to Put on Our Heavenly Dwelling
2 Corinthians 5:1-10 * Message #6 * Sermon Notes * 04-14-24
Rejoicing in Christ-centered Hope
Romans 5:1-11 * Message #5 * Sermon Notes * 04-07-24
Believing in Jesus & His Resurrection Power
John 11 * Message #4 * Sermon Notes * 03-31-24 (Easter Sunday)
The Multi-layering of the "It" (starts at 42:10)
John 19:30 * Message #3 (by Elder Kurt Anderson) * Sermon Notes * 03-29-24 (Good Friday)
Knowing the LORD & His Resurrection Power: Life & Hope for those Facing Despair & Death
Ezekiel 37:1-14 * Message #2 * Sermon Notes * 03-24-24
Resurrection Power for those who Believe: The God, the Faith & the Offspring of Abraham
Genesis 22:1-19 * Message #1 * Sermon Notes * 03-17-24
Topical Messages
February & March 2024
Gospel-centered Power & Glory: Think, Pray & Walk like Paul (starts at 34:50)
Ephesians 3:20-21 * Prayer: Message #3 * Sermon Notes * 03-10-24
The Qualities of the Citizens of God's Kingdom (starts at 33:15)
Matthew 5:1-12 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 03-03-24
Praying to Our Father in Heaven
Matthew 6:9-13 * Prayer: Message #2 * Sermon Notes * 02-25-24
Believing in Jesus & Praying in His Name (starts at 36:40)
John 14:12-14 * Prayer: Message #1 * Sermon Notes * 02-18-24
God's Life-transforming Call - Are We Equipping the Next Generation?
1 Samuel 3 * Topical Message for Scout Sunday * Sermon Notes * 02-11-24
The Word of God
Inspiration, Inerrancy, Infallibility & Illumination * January to February 2024
The Word of Christ, Discipleship & the Holy Spirit
John 14 - 16 * Message #4 (Illumination) * Sermon Notes * 02-04-24
The Infallible Word of God: Come if You're Thirsty...
Isaiah 55:1-13 * Message #3 (Infallibility) * Sermon Notes * 01-28-24
The "True" Word of God: Are We Taking Refuge in Him?
Proverbs 30:5-6 * Message #2 (Inerrancy) * Sermon Notes * 01-21-24
The Equipping Power of the Profitable, God-breathed Scriptures
2 Timothy 3:16-17 * Message #1 (Inspiration) * Sermon Notes * 01-14-24
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Living in the In-between (starts at 37:45)
Ephesians 4:7-16 * Topical Message by Missionary Jared Anderson * 01-07-24
