MONEY: What Your Money Says About You (Matthew 6:19-21)
LifePoint Church Longwood
Have you ever wondered why Jesus talked about money more than heaven and hell combined? In a challenging yet enlightening message, Pastor Phil tackles the often-avoided topic of finances, revealing how our bank statements tell the truth about our hearts. Through practical wisdom and biblical insight, he unpacks three transformative truths about managing money God's way. Drawing from the compelling example of George Mueller's faith-filled financial stewardship of orphanages, Pastor Phil shows how our handling of money can make God visible to a watching world. Don't miss this encouraging message...
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I Love My Church: Because Jesus Matters (Colossians 1:15-20)
LifePoint Church Longwood
Have you ever wondered why some churches thrive while others fade? On the golf course, Pastor Phil Ayres encountered a sobering truth—someone who loved Jesus but felt betrayed by His church. Through Colossians 1:18, we discover three vital pillars of a church worth loving: making Jesus preeminent (not just present), embodying His perfect balance of grace and truth, and staying connected to Him as branches to the vine. Pastor Phil shares how these principles transform casual churchgoers into a vibrant family marked by love, patience, and genuine spiritual growth. Don't miss this powerful...
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I Love My Church: Love One Another (John 13:31-35)
LifePoint Church Longwood
Ever wonder what makes a church truly extraordinary? At LifePoint's start to 2026, Pastor Phil Ayres challenges us to redefine what "I love my church" really means—it's not about programs, music, or even the building. Through powerful insights from John 13 and 1 Corinthians, he reveals that authentic church love means actively caring for people, bearing burdens together, and creating genuine connections. Building on LifePoint's record-breaking 2025, filled with baptisms and growth, this kickoff message to the "I Love My Church" series provides practical steps for transforming superficial...
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What You Should Know About LifePoint( Matthew 16:18)
LifePoint Church Longwood
What makes a church truly grow? Pastor Phil Ayres challenges our assumptions, revealing how LifePoint prioritizes people over property and grace over guilt. Through engaging examples—from quirky church names to the tradition of saying "bless you"—he unpacks six core values that define authentic church growth. Whether you're questioning church traditions or seeking genuine spiritual community, this message offers fresh insight into how a church can stay focused on what matters most: growing in grace and knowledge of Jesus. Join us to discover how these timeless principles can transform your...
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DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?: A Child (Luke 2:1-7)
LifePoint Church Longwood
Have you ever felt trapped in complete darkness, desperately searching for a light switch? In this powerful message, we explore how Jesus enters our darkest moments—not waiting for us to find our way, but bringing his transformative light directly to us. Through vivid examples from spelunking adventures to ancient festivals, Pastor Phil Ayres shows how God's goodness isn't earned but freely given, and his light isn't produced but followed. Whether you're wrestling with fear, shame, or confusion, this eye-opening sermon reveals how Christmas flips our assumptions: we don't clean ourselves up...
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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...
info_outlineHave you ever pondered the profound question—what are you truly doing with what you have? In his latest sermon, Pastor Phil Ayres invites us into the parable of the talents, emphasizing that each person is uniquely created with specific gifts for a divine purpose. Through the captivating story of Laszlo, who unwittingly spent 10,000 Bitcoins on two pizzas, we learn about the value of recognizing what we possess. Phil challenges us to take inventory of our talents—time, skills, and relationships—and use them not out of obligation but out of joyful opportunity. His message resonates deeply within our daily lives as he reminds us that “all I have is from God, and all I have is for God.” Reflecting on the urgency of our call to stewardship, Phil highlights the importance of being faithful rather than flashy, connecting our individual contributions to the collective mission of the church. This sermon is an invitation into greater awareness and intentionality in how we live our faith, encouraging us to step beyond fear and invest our gifts for God's glory. Don’t miss out on this empowering message—watch or listen now to ignite your spiritual journey!