Lake Point Church Sermons
Lake Point Church Sermons shares weekly teachings from Lake Point Church, focused on pointing people to God through a relationship with Jesus Christ, involvement in His church, and engagement with His world. The messages encourage listeners to belong to the church community, believe in Jesus, and grow into the people God created them to be. Each episode is a sermon intended for members, visitors, and anyone exploring Christian faith.
Episodes
Too Close to Believe
In this message, Pastor Frank Bennett explores the profound spiritual transformation of James, the brother of Jesus, moving from a state of skeptical unbelief to devout leadership. Initially, his extreme familiarity with Jesus’ humanity acted as a barrier, causing him to view Christ's divine claims with mockery and resentment.
One Life One Point
Student Pastor Michael Thigpen shares an important message about how our lives should point to one thing. Our life is a gift from the Father! Are we living it to gratify Him. Thankful in the good time, building our testimony through the hard time. Are we living like Jesus did.
No Name and No Sight
In this sermon, Pastor Frank Bennett shares the story about the man born blind. There are many times when we are called to wait upon the Lord. But there are also times when we decide to wait even though God has given us the green light to move forward. One reason people don't move forward is they are waiting for things to be perfect. They are waiting on the approval of certain people. They ar
The Fullness of Grace
In this stand-alone message, Terry Kruger shares a message from Titus 2:11-15. While we wait for the blessed hope—the return of Jesus Christ—believers are to live transformed lives shaped by His grace. Christ gave Himself to redeem us and purify a people who are eager to do what is good.
Student Sunday: New Year | New You
Our student ministry takes over the worship gathering on this first Sunday of 2026. Student Minister, Michael Thigpen, shares a message called "New Year, New You". It all about the reconciliation Gospel based on 2 Corinthians 5:11-21.
Christmas Eve 2025
In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Frank Bennett shares the idea that Jesus can relate with us because He has faced similar fears. The three fears that are of focus during this message are Fear of the Unknown, Fear of What Others Think, and Fear of Not Having Enough.
Joy In the Cross
We see traces of the cross in the Christmas story. We can’t separate the joy of Jesus' birth from the purpose of His death. Christmas is incomplete if it celebrates the cradle, but ignores the cross. The cross didn’t cancel Joy. It completed it.
Joy In the Chaos
Have you ever experienced some chaos at Christmas? There was much chaos at that first Christmas. In the Christmas story, we see that even when life feels out of control, God is still in control — and His joy shows up right in the middle of our chaos. Joy doesn’t disappear in crisis — it deepens when we see God’s hand guiding us through the chaos. Joy is a choice rooted in faith, not feelings.
Joy In the Calling
In this first message of our Christmas Joy series, Pastor Frank shares the joy of the calling to follow Christ. God’s calling may interrupt our plans, but it always leads to lasting joy when we trust His purpose. God’s calling may cost you comfort, but it will never cost you His presence.
God's Mercy & Love
Paul reminds us as he did with the church of Ephesus, that we were (past tense) spiritually dead but because of God’s great mercy, love and the free gift of Grace for those that came to a saving faith in Jesus Christ, are now alive to God. For those who do not have a saving faith Christ, they can receive God’s free gift of grace.
Mountain Moving Faith
In this stand-alone sermon, Pastor Frank shares the lesson from Blind Bartimaeus about how to have a faith that moves mountains. We also are reminded that some mountains in our lives were made to be moved by faith. But some mountains remain in order to move our faith.
Divine Direction
In this stand-alone sermon, Pastor Frank Bennett shares two stories in scripture that help us know when we should stay or when we should go. If God has called us to do something, He will give us staying power. For us to move from where we are to where God wants us to be, it will require us to go deeper.
When God Stoops
Many of us live with a quiet sense of condemnation or a performance-driven fear of failure. In this message, we see the amazing act of grace when Jesus stoops to our level between us and our accuser. Jesus then commands us to go and sin no more.
Dying to Change
In this single sermon, Pastor Frank Bennett shares the importance that dying to self has on the beauty of our spiritual growth and change. The Christian life is not about turning over a new leaf, but receiving a new life.
Experiencing the Holy Spirit
This single sermon by Pastor Frank Bennett is about moving from a life of simply knowing about God to one where we truly know and experience Him personally through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Together, we will unpack what it means to live a Spirit-filled life.
Weapons of Our Warfare
In this sermon, Pastor Frank Bennett goes into detail about how the Apostle Paul explains the reason for the armor of God and then how to use it. We look at each spiritual equipment as it relates to spiritual battles.
When God Sings
Pastor Frank Bennett shares an important attribute of God that is only mentioned once in scripture. We are reminded in the book of Zephaniah that God sings over us. Even in the middle of our consequences of sin, God shows that He is present, powerful, takes great pleasure in us, quiets us with His love and sings at the top of His lungs. Take to heart this encouraging message.
First Things First
In this stand alone sermon, Pastor Frank Bennett shares a message about the principle of firsts. If God is first in your life, then other things will come into order. This does not mean you will not have problems. But would you rather go through tribulation with everything in order or everything out of order? If God is not first in your life, then other things will be out of order.
The POINT of Evangelism
In this stand alone sermon, Pastor Frank Bennett shares the POINT of Evangelism. It's important to PRAY for those God has chosen you to reach, to OWN your responsibility to share your faith, the INVITE those around you to church and a new life in Christ, to listen to the NEEDS of those you come in contact, and to share your TESTIMONY of what Jesus has done in your life.
You Are That Man
In this final sermon of our Artificial Integrity series, Pastor Frank Bennett shares how one person responded to the choice that could have caused him to live a life of Artificial Integrity. We learn from King David the importance of allowing trusted people who will be honest with you. We also learned to surrender in humility and to prepare for the consequences that will occur. We finally learn
One Thing You Lack
For this week in our Artificial Integrity series, we take a look at the story of the rich young ruler. The Artificial Integrity we see in this man is him trying to be good, his idol of being successful, and his problem of being independent with his faith. He was so close, yet so far from living an authentic faith
What Are You Holding Back?
In week three of this series, we focus on the early Church, contrasting its devotion, unity, and radical generosity with the deceptive actions of Ananias and Sapphira, who gave with wrong motives, withheld funds they pledged, and operated under false pretenses, ultimately lying to God. The question for them and for us today is, "What are you holding back?"
Artificial Obedience
In this second sermon of our Artificial Integrity series, we look at the story of King Saul's disobedience. Through this story, we identify four indicators of artificial integrity: allowing sin to linger, deflecting blame, treating God's commands as mere requests rather than directives, and becoming distant from God. Our response should be wholehearted submission to God's will over mere complianc
The Pretenders
In this first sermon of our Artificial Integrity series, Pastor Frank Bennett shares the seven woes given by Jesus that outlined ways the teachers of the Law were pretending to walk in righteousness. We look at ways these woes can show up in our lives today that reveal we are fake with our faith.
Fasten Your Seatbelts
Guest speaker Bobby Martin shares what we can learn from the story of Joseph in the way he handled trials. Life will throw you a crazy ride. So fasten your seatbelts and trust in the Lord.
The POINT of Prayer
In this stand alone sermon, Pastor Frank Bennett shares the POINT of prayer. This prayer plan includes the steps of Praise, Offering, Intercession, Needs, and Thanksgiving. You can find this plan on the prayer page of our mobile app. Search LakePointOnline in your app store.
The Gospel Goes On
In this final message of the series through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Frank Bennett shares the important truth that the Gospel ministry of Jesus must continue. We see three things in these final verses. The see a call to believe, a command to go, and a commitment to continue what Jesus started.
The Resurrection
In this message, Pastor Frank Bennett shares the Easter story. The main points outline how the Gospel "waits," emphasizing God's patience as individuals consider accepting faith, and then how the Gospel requires "faith" itself, encouraging believers to step forward despite uncertainties. Furthermore, the text illustrates the "grace" inherent in the Gospel, particularly through the angel's specifi
No Ordinary Joe
We take time to get to know the man who requested the body of Jesus after his death on the cross. We learn how to apply in our own lives the various aspects of courage that it took for Joseph to accomplish this extremely important job.
The Plan
During today's message from the Gospel of Mark series, Student Minister Michael Thigpen takes us to the scene of the cross in Mark 15 and reminds us that the cross was no coincidence, but rather all part of God's master plan.
The Great Exchange
In this message from our Gospel of Mark series, we take close look at scene of Jesus before Pilate. We see proof of a great exchange take place during this passage when Jesus takes the place of Barabbas and also takes the place of our sin. Like Barabbas, there are many people still sitting in their prison of their past sin, when the prison doors have actually been opened.
A Lack of Commitment to Christ
We look at the lack of commitment by Peter towards Jesus at a very pivotal moment of his life. From this passage, we understand four takeaways for our own lives when we display a lack of commitment. A lack of commitment creates distance, causes instability and brokenness, but also creates space for grace to abound.
Accusations From the Enemy
In this message from Pastor Frank Bennett, we visit the scene of the unjust trial of Jesus that is filled with false accusations and lies. We also see how Jesus responds to those. When Satan attacks us with accusations, we need to remember there is missing evidence from the lies. We also need to only respond to the truth and ignore the lies.
Levels of Loyalty
This sermon explores different expressions of loyalty, particularly in the context of Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. The sermon draws lessons from the actions of Judas, Peter, and Jesus himself, highlighting the nature of true devotion versus false or misguided loyalty.
Graduate Sunday
We honor our high school graduating seniors with this special service led by several of our Lake Point Students.
Knows You Best Yet Still Loves You Most
An exploration of God's unconditional love, particularly in contrast to human weakness and pride, based on Mark 14:26-31.
The First Communion
This sermon analyzes the significance of Communion, drawing insights from the Gospel of Mark and other biblical passages. It explores the historical context of the Last Supper as both the final Passover and the first Communion, emphasizing Jesus' sacrifice as the fulfillment of the Old Covenant. The sermon also interprets the symbolic meaning of the bread as Christ's body and participation in the
So Close But Yet So Far
This message, focusing on the events leading up to Jesus' betrayal, specifically Judas Iscariot's plan to turn Jesus over and the Last Supper preparations. Jesus' actions demonstrate God's willingness to be "uncomfortably close," even to those who are distant or planning betrayal, emphasizing a "plan of love" that includes everyone. The piece also emphasizes the disciples' reaction to the announce
Easter 2025 Sermon
This Easter message explores the profound power of love as demonstrated through the Christian narrative, highlighting its presence from the cross, where Christ sacrificed himself for humanity, and from the empty grave, signifying resurrection and new life. It emphasizes that Jesus is the resurrection and can free individuals from what burdens them, arguing that accepting love from Heaven as a free
A Deep Love for Christ
This sermon explores the concept of a deep love for Christ, using the biblical account of a woman anointing Jesus with expensive perfume as a central illustration. It outlines five key hallmarks of this profound love: worship, extravagance, disregard for worldly opinion, resulting spiritual insight, and divine approval.
Are You Ready?
Student Minister, Michael Thigpen, shares this message with the simple question. Are You Ready? In Mark 13:28-37, Jesus tells us to watch for the signs that point to His second coming, We do not know the day or hour. But we can watch for the signs.
2nd Coming of Jesus
This sermon provides a detailed review of the "Second Coming of Jesus". The main themes revolve around the disciples' questions to Jesus about the timing and signs of his return and the end of the age, Jesus' subsequent prophecy involving cosmic disturbances and the arrival of the Son of Man in glory, and the gathering of believers. The sermon uses scripture from the Gospels (Mark, Matthew, Luke)
The Great Tribulation Sermon
In this message, Pastor Frank Bennett outlines a specific eschatological (end times) view, primarily drawing from the Book of Revelation and Jesus's teachings in Mark 13. The sermon focuses on a pre-tribulation rapture of the Church, followed by a seven-year tribulation period marked by escalating divine judgments, the rise of the antichrist, and culminating in the second coming of Jesus.
The Coming World Ruler
This sermon describes the coming world ruler, the antichrist, detailing his characteristics and actions based on prophecies from Daniel, Revelation, and other New Testament books. It also describes the intense suffering and persecution that will occur during the Tribulation, emphasizing the importance of being spiritually prepared.
The Rapture of the Church
This sermon outlines the blueprint of the Rapture, highlighting Jesus's descent, a commanding voice, an archangel's call, and a trumpet sound, followed by believers being caught up to meet the Lord in the air.
Doing Life In the Last Days
This sermon by Pastor Frank Bennett focuses on Jesus' teachings in Mark 13 concerning the end times. The Pastor Frank breaks down this chapter into five key themes: Destruction, Deception, Disaster, Distress, and Declaration. The sermon emphasizes the speaker's belief that these signs are increasingly evident in the present day, indicating that we are living in the "last days."
Who Is Jesus?
Mark 12:35-44 explores Jesus's identity during Passover Week. It examines Jesus's teachings within the temple, particularly his challenge to traditional views of the Messiah. This passage emphasizes Jesus as both the Son of God and a figure who confronts hypocrisy. It highlights his defense and protection of the "poor in spirit," using the example of the widow's offering. This passage aims to help
God Of The Living
This sermon, based on Mark 12:18-27, explores the nature of the afterlife, specifically addressing the Sadducees' challenge to Jesus regarding the resurrection. The sermon highlights that God is the God of the living, that earthly marriage is a metaphor for the relationship between Christ and the Church, and that there is no marriage in heaven.
Giving to Government And God
This sermon uses the passage in Mark 12:13-17, where Jesus is questioned about paying taxes to Caesar, to explore the broader themes of authority, particularly God’s authority over our lives. The sermon focuses on two key questions: Does God have authority over our mouths, and does God have authority over our money? It connects these ideas to the concepts of tithing, offerings, and living in prope
Great Faith
Mark chapter 7 shows an encounter with Jesus and a mother who had a major problem with a demon-possessed child. She begged Jesus for help. His reaction would seem disheartening towards her crisis. But what we learn is that sometimes the Lord will be quiet at our requests just to grow our faith. Pastor Frank Bennett shares 5 marks of a great faith.
Danger Of A Divided Heart
In this message from our Gospel of Mark series, Pastor Frank Bennett shares the dangers of a divided heart as seen with how King Herod handled the beheading of John the Baptist. The picture of a divided heart is when we stand at the crossroads of who to believe. We are given the opportunity or choice to make that decision. But there's hope in the remedy of a divided heart.
The God Who Does Things Differently
In this message, we focus on two stories found in Mark chapter five that overlap one another and help teach the same lesson. That lesson is also found in Isaiah chapter 55: His ways are higher than our ways. His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. God can see it all. He understands it all. He wants us to place our full trust in Him, even during the delays of answering or meeting our need.
An Urgent Response To Truth
After the Parable of the Sower, Jesus goes on to explain how there are three responses that will enable us to produce the amount of fruit that Jesus says is available and that God wants for our lives. Pastor Frank Bennett shares those three responses in this message.
The Heart Of The Matter
In Mark chapter 4, Jesus begins with the Parable of the Sower. We learn of four types of soils for planting. These soils also represents types of heart conditions for receiving the word of God. Jesus is asking us which heart best describes us. Are you a hard heart, a shallow heart, and crowded heart, or a good heart?
Liar, Lunatic, Or Lord
In Mark chapter three, we see three groups of people respond to Jesus in different ways. One group thinks Jesus is a liar. Another group thinks Jesus is a lunatic, while another group considers Him to be Lord. Mark is asking us this question...Is Jesus considered to be a liar, a lunatic, or a Lord?
Easter Sunday 2024
We look at the teachings of Jesus about binding and loosing. Jesus has given the Church authority to bind things on earth, which will be bound in heaven and to loose things on earth, which will be loosed in heaven. We have authority to walk in victory through the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus and our sins were bound on earth while on the cross. Jesus was also loosed from the grave to conquer dea
The Sabbath Was Made For You
We often think that God rested on the 7th day because He was tired from all His work. it's hard to believe God was tired. He actually rested to take in and observe all His wonderful creation. Our Sabbath should begin with praising God for all He has accomplished over our previous week. We should approach observing our Sabbath not as an obligation (which it is a commandment), but rather a gift we r
Good News About The Good News
Through the questioning from the Pharisees about fasting, Jesus answers with abstract explanations of the difference between following religion and following Him. Jesus brings celebration, whereas religion brings condemnation. Jesus offers new life, whereas religion offers to just patch up our lives. Jesus brings a bigger life, whereas religion brings a brittle life.
The Biggest Sinner In The City
In this message from Mark chapter two, we look at the calling of Matthew, who was known as the biggest sinner in the city due to his job of collecting overcharged taxes from the Jewish people. Jesus shows that He can call anyone, no matter the weight of their sin, the scope of their reputation, or the shame that haunts them. Many people like Matthew want to get out of their sinful situation, but j
Through The Eyes Of Jesus
For the first time in the Gospel of Mark we see the authority of Jesus over sin. In this encounter with the paralyzed man, Jesus sees things the crowd and even the ready may not see. He saw their faith. He saw the man's deepest need. And Jesus saw the cross.
Jesus Is Willing
In this message of our Gospel of Mark series, we visit the encounter with Jesus and a man with leprosy. As with our own spiritual leprosy, we need to first come to Jesus just as we are. Jesus will draw near and "touch" us to show we're not alone. And finally, we will experience Jesus take our place in the hurt, the sick, and the shame.
Purpose Driven Savior
The Gospel ministry of Jesus had much purpose. We learn from Mark chapter one His Gospel was powerful as many people were healed and demons cast out. His Gospel was also personal as Jesus displays His personal time with God in prayer. And His Gospel was public. Everyone is looking for Jesus. We need to tell others and don't keep the good news to ourselves.
Making Demons Tremble
in Mark 1:21-28, Jesus shows us His authority when confronted with a man possessed by a demon. We see many demons in the Gospels make themselves known because of Jesus. For the most part, demons today do not want to make themselves known. They want to be discreet. The work of Satan and his demons are just as much active today. It just looks a little different. We can even find demonic influence in
Dream Team
As we continue in chapter one of the Gospel of Mark, we come across the calling of the disciples to follow Jesus. We see in this passage three elements to the calling of Jesus. It's an urgent call, a personal call, and a transformational call. As believers, we are called to be a part of the Kingdom of God. This kingdom doesn't stop at our conversion to Christ. Jesus is our Savior when we repent an
Into The Wild
In this second week of our series through the Gospel of Mark, we visit the scene where Jesus was baptized and was then driven out to the wilderness by the Holy Spirit. We all will face seasons of wilderness. We arrive their in one of three ways: decision, disruption, and direction. Our poor decisions can land us in the wilderness. Disruptions in life that are of no fault to ourselves can land us i
The Good News
We begin a new sermon series through the Gospel According to Mark. In this first message, Pastor Frank Bennett shares background information on the author and the book. We then see the ministry of John the Baptist as he paves the way for Jesus by preparing the hearts of the people to receive the message of a new kingdom. Like John calling people out to the wilderness for baptism, God calls us out
Our True Spiritual Worship
In this stand-alone sermon, Discipleship Pastor Terry Kruger shares an important message from Romans 12:1-2 about our supreme act of worship. True worship is to offer ourselves wholly and continually to the Lord as living sacrifices. From the day of your salvation to when you die and go to heaven we are to offer ourselves wholly and continually without any strings attached.
Christmas Eve - The Light of Peace
Are you afraid of the dark? It's difficult to have peace when you're scared. The defeater of darkness is light. The Christmas story is about darkness being interrupted by light. In the final message of our Missing Peace series, Pastor Frank Bennett shares lessons from the Christmas narrative on how to deal with the darkness that enters our lives.
Waiting On Peace
Have you ever had to wait on something? We all have at some point. Some seasons of waiting are more serious than others. In the Christmas story we read that the people of Israel had to wait hundreds of years for the Messiah to be born. In this message, Pastor Frank Bennett shares that while you're waiting God is working. God's delays are not necessarily God's denials. It could be that whatever God
When Plans Change
Have you ever had your plans changed? It's never convenient and usually catches you not prepared. These interruptions could actually be invitations from God to turn your plans into a great purpose ordained by God. We see how Jesus and Mary responded to changed plans. Pastor Frank Bennett leads us to this understanding in week two of our Missing Peace Christmas series.
Storms At Christmas
In week one of our Missing Peace Christmas series, Pastor Frank Bennett takes us on a visit to some storms in the life of Jesus and during the first Christmas. Jesus gives us His peace. It’s not the peace of the world. Because the Jesus peace is not of this world means that the world can’t take it from you.
With Urgency
In this stand-alone sermon, Discipleship Pastor, Terry Kruger, shares a message about evangelism. Wherever where we are, we are the beautiful feet that proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a world that needs hope.
Lessons from the Burning Bush
In this stand-alone sermon, guest speaker, Michael Phelps, shares lessons from a familiar story found in Exodus about how God reveals his character to us and uses imperfect people to serve him and accomplish His will. God desires an intimate relationship with us and sees what we are going through. He asks us to go on a journey of making His glory known.
Have You Been Framed?
In this stand-alone sermon, Pastor Frank Bennett shares how you can surrender the vision of your family to the Lord by identifying and living out a vision frame starting with a purpose. The family vision frame can be created by answering four simple questions.
Real Love
In this message from our "Be Real" series, Pastor Frank Bennett shares how we can be real Christians by the way we love one another. Taken from the letter of First John, real love is displayed when we develop a love for God by obeying His word. We need to stay walking in the light and not have a love for the world. And finally, our genuine love needs to be accompanied with action.
Real Conduct
In this message of our "BeReal" series, Pastor Frank Bennett shares five elements that we as Christians need to include when being an example in how we conduct ourselves for other believers based on Ephesians 4:1-3.
Temptations Of Jesus: His Response | Our Actions
In this single stand-alone message, Discipleship Pastor Terry Kruger shares practical application from the temptations of Jesus. Jesus was tested three times by Satan after His 40 days of fasting being in the desert. With each temptation, Jesus gave a response that countered Satan’s test. Through each temptation and Jesus’s response we have actions we can take in our daily lives.
Better Together
In this single stand-alone sermon, Pastor Frank Bennett discusses the LifeGroup that gave Jesus some people in which to do life with while on His mission to save humanity. This LifeGroup gives us characteristics that we can enjoy in our own LifeGroup.
Running On Empty
In this single stand-alone sermon, Pastor Frank Bennett shares the warning signs that indicate our spiritual lives are running on empty. We take a look at a miracle found in the Old Testament that give us the steps needed for when we find ourselves running on empty.
The Warrior's Prayer
In this final message of our "Living On A Prayer" series, Pastor Frank Bennett shares some truths about spiritual warfare and how to win our battles. We must submit to the Lord, resist the enemy, and confront the enemy everyday. The devil is real and our prayer time needs to include a level of spiritual warfare.
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