MONEY: Why LifePoint Doesn’t Teach Tithing (2 Corinthians 9:6)
Release Date: 02/01/2026
LifePoint Church Longwood
What if the most important message ever sent wasn't through technology, but through a person? Pastor Phil reveals how Samuel Morse's first telegraph message—"What hath God wrought"—pointed to something greater: God speaking not in code or fragments, but clearly through Jesus. While we're bombarded by voices today, Hebrews declares Jesus as the exact imprint of God's glory, solving our sin problem once and for all. Don't get distracted by the wrapping paper when the real gift is right there—experience the clarity and hope this message brings by diving in now!
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What if you're looking so hard for what you expect that you miss what God has actually done? Mary stood weeping at an empty tomb, talking to angels as if it were ordinary, searching for a corpse while the living Jesus stood beside her. Pastor Phil reveals how the two seated angels mirror the Old Testament mercy seat—but this time, the work is forever finished. Like Mary, we often live stuck on Good Friday when it's already Easter morning, still striving for what Christ already completed. Don't miss His voice calling your name today—watch this powerful message and step into the freedom He's...
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Ever found yourself gasping for breath, panic setting in as everything slips away? Pastor Matt shares his own near-drowning experience at summer camp—surrounded by playful students who had no idea he was dying underneath. Jesus faced his own drowning moment at Golgotha, but unlike Matt's accidental suffocation, Christ walked knowingly toward the cross. This wasn't tragedy—it was substitution, atonement, and love colliding in history's greatest rescue mission. Matt reveals how Good Friday exposes our sin's depth, forgiveness's true cost, and God's relentless love reaching down to pull us...
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Have you ever bought something hoping for an instant fix, only to discover real change requires commitment? Drawing from his own experience with a golf training aid, Pastor Phil reveals how Palm Sunday mirrors our expectations of Jesus. Like the crowds who welcomed Christ as king but abandoned him days later, we often want a Savior who serves our agenda rather than transforms our hearts. Through powerful insights from Luke 19, Phil challenges us to see Jesus as more than a quick solution—He's the King who gave His life and deserves our complete devotion. Don't miss this compelling message...
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Have you ever felt the subtle drift from victory to vulnerability? In Nehemiah's final chapter, we witness how success can become a spiritual pitfall. Pastor Phil draws powerful parallels between ancient Jerusalem's drift and our modern temptation to let triumph lead to complacency. Through four sobering signs—compromised worship, neglected giving, ignored rhythms of rest, and future compromise—we see how drift doesn't announce itself but slowly erodes what matters most. This timely message reminds us that maintaining faithfulness requires more than occasional celebration; it demands...
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Have you ever faced a moment where truth demanded action, but pressure pushed you toward silence? Like NASA engineer Alan McDonald before the Challenger disaster, Pastor Phil explores how responding to God's truth can mean the difference between tragedy and transformation. Through Nehemiah 8-10, we witness an extraordinary spiritual revival sparked not by emotional manipulation, but by people hungry for God's Word. This message unpacks how true renewal flows from hearing, understanding, and submitting to Scripture—moving us from conviction to hope, and ultimately to joy. Don't miss this...
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Have you ever wondered how fear silently shapes your life's biggest decisions? In Nehemiah 5, we witness a community torn apart by financial exploitation, where fear of loss drives some to take advantage of their own brothers. Pastor Phil unpacks this gripping account of how misplaced fears can corrupt even God's people, while the fear of God leads to remarkable generosity. Through Nehemiah's inspiring example—refusing his governor's allowance and feeding 150 people daily for 12 years—we discover how proper reverence for God transforms our relationships and resources. Don't miss this...
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