DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?: A Song ( Luke 2:8-14)
LifePoint Church Longwood
Have you ever felt like God has gone silent? In a world of constant noise, Pastor Phil Ayres reveals how heaven broke through 400 years of divine silence that first Christmas night, delivering extraordinary news to ordinary shepherds. Through vivid comparisons to modern phone notifications and noise-canceling headphones, he illuminates how God still "vibrates the table" of our lives to get our attention. This message unpacks the difference between mere advice and the transformative good news of the gospel—news that demands to be shared. Whether you're seeking hope or longing to reignite your...
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DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?: A Star (Matthew 2:1-12)
LifePoint Church Longwood
Have you ever felt Christmas becoming just another routine, driving on autopilot through familiar decorations and traditions? Pastor Phil Ayres challenges us to see the wonder anew through the story of the Christmas star—a celestial spotlight that guided wise men to Jesus. Drawing from his experience of delivering over 70 Christmas messages, he reveals how this ancient light wasn't just a miraculous marker, but a model for our own calling. Just as the star guided seekers to Christ, we're called to shine in our everyday lives, illuminating the way for others searching for meaning. Watch now...
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Overcoming Doubt (Psalm 77:1-9)
LifePoint Church Longwood
What if your deepest doubts could become stepping stones to unshakeable faith? In this powerful message, LifePoint Elder Bobby Johnson explores Psalm 77, where even a faithful worship leader wrestles with profound questions about God's goodness. Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, he reveals how doubt can actually drive us closer to God, deepen our faith, and lead to transformative spiritual growth. Whether you're facing uncertainty now or want to build resilience for future challenges, this message offers practical "doubt busters" grounded in God's unchanging character and track...
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JONAH: Do You Do Well To Be Angry? (Jonah 3-4)
LifePoint Church Longwood
Have you ever caught yourself hoping God would withhold grace from someone? Pastor Phil Ayres confronts this challenging impulse through the lens of Jonah's startling anger at God's mercy toward Nineveh. Through a powerful parallel with Ted Bundy's conversion, we discover how easily we can celebrate God's grace for ourselves while questioning it for others. This eye-opening message reveals the uncomfortable truth: our resistance to God's forgiveness for our enemies exposes our own misunderstanding of grace. Don't miss this transformative exploration of what it means to truly reflect Jesus's...
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JONAH: Thankful From The Deep (Jonah 2)
LifePoint Church Longwood
Have you ever hit rock bottom, only to discover that's where God meets you most powerfully? In this gripping message, Pastor Phil Ayres explores Jonah's raw prayer from inside the fish—where rock bottom became a launching pad for transformation. Through Jonah's journey from rebellion to redemption, we discover how true thankfulness strips away our illusions, confronts our idols, and ignites sacrificial living. Drawing from his own experience with unexpected grace, Pastor Phil shares how gratitude isn't just an emotion, but a force that realigns our hearts with God's. Don't miss this timely...
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JONAH: Swallowed Whole (Jonah 1:11-17)
LifePoint Church Longwood
Have you ever felt swallowed up by your own choices? Like Jonah in the belly of the great fish, we often find ourselves trapped in the consequences of running from God's call. Through vivid imagery of storms and desperate sailors, Pastor Phil Ayres powerfully illustrates how our disobedience affects not just us, but everyone in our wake. Drawing a masterful parallel between Jonah's three days in the fish and Christ's resurrection, this message reveals how God's grace reaches into our darkest places. Whether you're wrestling with addiction, broken relationships, or simply feeling lost, discover...
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JONAH: Running The Wrong Way (Chapter 1)
LifePoint Church Longwood
In this message from Jonah 1, Pastor Phil Ayres kicks off our new series in the book of Jonah. We run when God calls us out of comfort, when He challenges our prejudice, and when His mercy offends our sense of fairness. But the good news is that even when we run, God still pursues us. 📖 Scripture: Jonah 1; Luke 11:39–44; Psalm 139:23–24; Ezekiel 36:26; Matthew 9:36
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UNORDINARY: The Unordinary Messenger (John the Baptist)
LifePoint Church Longwood
Have you ever wondered what it takes to change the world? Through the story of Dick Fosbury's revolutionary high jump technique, Pastor Phil Ayres illuminates how John the Baptist's unconventional life prepared the way for Jesus. This powerful message explores how true transformation often means daring to be different—not for attention, but to point others to Christ. With vivid examples from baptism to wilderness testing, we discover that God's pleasure in us comes before our performance. Whether you're seeking purpose or wrestling with change, this sermon reveals how embracing your...
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UNORDINARY: The Man Who Believed In Others (Barnabas)
LifePoint Church Longwood
Have you ever wondered if your quiet acts of support could change the world? Like the NASA janitor who saw his floor-sweeping as part of putting a man on the moon, Barnabas transformed the early church not through spotlight moments, but by lifting others up. Through unordinary generosity, grace, and humility, he vouched for the untrusted Paul, shared leadership willingly, and gave second chances to those others dismissed. Pastor Phil Ayres reveals how Barnabas's behind-the-scenes encouragement shaped Christianity itself, challenging us to consider: whose potential could you unlock through...
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UNORDINARY: For Such A Time As This (Esther)
LifePoint Church Longwood
What does courage look like when God seems silent? Through the remarkable story of Esther, Pastor Phil Ayres reveals how an ordinary Jewish girl's brave choice to speak up changed history. Like Esther facing a hostile Persian court, we too live in times where standing for truth can be costly. Yet Pastor Phil shows how God works behind the scenes, orchestrating "divine appointments" even when He seems absent. Whether at work, school, or home, we're positioned "for such a time as this." Ready to discover how your ordinary courage could transform lives? Don't miss this inspiring message about...
info_outlineGuest Speaker Jeff Swearingen's sermon "Wreck the Roof" centers on the importance of faith and taking action to help others find Jesus, using the story of the paralyzed man in Luke 5:17. He discusses communion, Jesus' sacrifice, and the congregation confesses sins in prayer. Swearingen announces church events, emphasizes the power of shared faith with the friends who helped the paralyzed man, and challenges the congregation to actively help others find Jesus.