In this powerful message, Pastor Douglas calls the church beyond routine, surface-level prayer and into a life of true intercession. Preaching from a place of lived experience, he reminds us that fasting and prayer are often met with resistance—not because they are ineffective, but because they are effective. Intercession is not reserved for the “extra-spiritual”; it is the calling of every disciple who follows Jesus. To follow Christ is to do what He did—to stand in the gap, to contend for others, and to come before God on behalf of the lost, the hurting, and the broken. Prayer, Pastor Douglas teaches, is not meant to be mechanical or obligatory, but fueled by intimacy, surrender, and perseverance.

Drawing from biblical examples like Moses and deeply personal stories, Pastor Douglas challenges us to let our hearts be moved again. True intercession flows from love—a love so real it produces burden, compassion, and even tears. He invites the church to ask God for a heart that breaks for what breaks His, and for the “gift of tears” that awakens passionate, Spirit-led prayer. At its core, intercession is rooted in friendship with God, where prayer becomes dialogue, not duty. This sermon is a clear call to allow God to interrupt our lives, deepen our love for others, and use us as vessels of His power and mercy in a world desperate for hope.

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In this sermon, Pastor Nathan calls the church into a holy reset through fasting and revival, inviting us into a focused season of consecration from January 4–25. Fasting is not about earning God’s favor or manipulating outcomes—it’s about surrender. In a culture of comfort and constant consumption, fasting weakens the flesh and sharpens our spiritual hunger, creating space to hear God clearly and encounter His presence deeply. Whether abstaining from food or laying down another comfort, the heart of fasting is dependence—declaring that God alone sustains us.

The message presses deeper into the connection between surrender and revival, reminding us that fire only falls where there is fuel. Pastor Nathan challenges the church to let go of habits, comforts, and patterns that quench the Spirit and instead embrace prayer, repentance, and corporate hunger. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and voices like Leonard Ravenhill, this sermon is a wake-up call: revival does not begin in crowds—it begins in hearts. As the church fasts, prays, and fills the altar again, the Holy Spirit ignites a fire meant not just to transform individuals, but to impact an entire community.

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In this sermon from LifePoint Church, the discussion revolves around the importance of understanding and using the spiritual gifts that God has bestowed on individuals. The sermon, based on Ephesians 4:7-13, emphasizes how these gifts are given by grace and are essential for building up the body of Christ.

Pastor Nathan explains the historical context of the ascending and descending king analogy and its relevance to receiving and using spiritual gifts. Additionally, the message encourages believers to practice and walk in their gifts despite fears of failure, stressing that maturity in faith and unity in the church body are achieved through the active use of these gifts. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to seek, identify, and utilize their spiritual gifts to contribute to the growth and righteousness of the church community.

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This Christmas Eve, Pastor Nathan led LifePoint Church into a powerful and unexpected place—not Luke 2, but Luke 15—revealing the heart of God as an all-consuming fire. Drawing from Hebrews 12:29, “Our God is a consuming fire,”this message reframed Christmas not as a quiet, sentimental moment, but as a divine invitation to transformation. God’s fire is not tame or passive—it purifies, restores, and exposes what cannot remain.

Through the parable of the Prodigal Son, Pastor Nathan showed how the same fire that restores the repentant son also reveals the hardened heart of the older brother. God’s fire never changes—our response does. Whether through repentance, humility, or resistance, every heart encounters the fire of His presence. Christmas reminds us that Jesus did not come simply to inspire us, but to ignite us.

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In this powerful Advent message, Pastor Nathan invites us to encounter the love of God not as a concept, but as a living, pursuing reality. Drawing from the prophetic story of Hosea, we see a vivid picture of God’s relentless love toward an unfaithful people. Just as Hosea pursued Gomer despite her betrayal, God continues to pursue us—meeting us in our brokenness, doubt, and wandering hearts. This message reminds us that Christmas is not merely about celebration, but about divine invasion: love stepping into darkness, pain, and rebellion to restore what was lost.

More than information, this service carried an invitation to experience God’s love personally and deeply. Pastor Nathan challenged the church to allow the Holy Spirit to expand our capacity to receive and understand God’s love, even when circumstances or unanswered questions make it difficult. God doesn’t withdraw when we wrestle—He draws near. As we approach Christmas, this message calls us to return, surrender, and receive, knowing that God rejoices over us with singing. Love didn’t stay distant. Love came down—and He’s still pursuing hearts today.

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In this message, Pastor Nathan walks us through the raw honesty of Habakkuk and the broken repentance of King David, showing how real faith engages God even when life doesn’t make sense. Habakkuk boldly brings his questions and complaints before the Lord, reminding us that God is not threatened by our honesty. Rather than abandoning faith, Habakkuk learns to remember God’s past faithfulness and declares, “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,” teaching us that joy is rooted in who God is—not in circumstances.

Turning to Psalm 51, Pastor Nathan highlights the difference between remorse and true repentance. While remorse focuses on guilt and regret, repentance seeks heart transformation. David’s prayer, “Create in me a clean heart, O God,”reveals that restored joy flows from humility, surrender, and trust in God’s mercy. This sermon calls us to move beyond surface-level faith and rediscover the deep, unshakable joy found in repentance and satisfaction in the God of our salvation.

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In this Advent sermon, Pastor Nathan unpacks one of the most powerful themes of the season—Peace—and how it’s inseparably connected to humility. Advent is more than counting down to Christmas; it’s about preparing our hearts to receive Jesus, the One who fulfills God’s ancient promises.

This week, we dive deeper into the attributes of Advent—hope, peace, love, and joy—and discover why humility isn’t just an optional trait for believers but a non-negotiable posture before God.

• Why peace is a Person, not a feeling

• How Micah’s prophecy of a humble Savior from Bethlehem reveals God’s heart

• The danger and beauty of praying: “Lord, bring humility into my life.”

• Why the people of God often miss what outsiders eagerly embrace

• How pride blinds us spiritually—and how humility opens our ears to God’s voice

• A challenge to reject passive church attendance and respond actively to God

• Humility as a requirement, not a suggestion (Micah 6:8)

• The prophecy of the coming Messiah (Micah 5:2–5)

• Peace in the person of Jesus, given to all who receive Him

• Our response to God’s voice—not just hearing truth, but acting on it

Pastor Nathan challenges every believer to move beyond routine church attendance and step into a lifestyle of active surrender, prayer, humility, and community. Advent isn’t about going through motions—it’s about returning to Jesus with fresh hunger and open hearts.

Let this message draw you into deeper reflection, deeper peace, and deeper humility as we journey toward celebrating the birth of Christ.

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In this powerful Advent message, Pastor Mike reminds us that no matter how heavy or dark life may feel, Jesus is the light that breaks through every shadow. Stepping in for Pastor Nathan, he brings a timely and hope-filled word to launch our Advent series, The Light Has Come.

Journey with us as we explore:

🌟 What Advent Really Means — a season of anticipation, expectation, and remembering God’s faithfulness even when Heaven feels silent.
🌟 Hope in the Waiting — just like Israel endured 400 years of silence and 70 years of exile, we too face broken seasons… yet God is still working behind the scenes.
🌟 Childlike Faith — Jesus calls us to trust like children, full of wonder, excitement, and expectancy for what God is about to do.
🌟 A Messiah Promised — see how Genesis, Isaiah, Luke, and more weave together a breathtaking story of God’s love reaching toward humanity.
🌟 A Better Covenant — the New Covenant in Christ shines brighter than anything that came before—His glory outshines the law like the sun outshines the moon.
🌟 Hope for YOU — whether you're facing loss, fear, uncertainty, or darkness… Jesus steps in as your peace, your joy, and your unshakable hope.

This sermon is a reminder that God has always been moving toward His people, and this Advent season, He’s moving toward YOU.

If you’re longing for encouragement, needing a spiritual reset, or searching for real hope—this message will speak straight to your heart.

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