Lexington Baptist Temple

Loneliness. Just about everyone can identify in some way with the feeling. In this message, Elder Don Flynn looks at the prevalence of loneliness and how Jesus was the most lonely person to ever walk the earth, and how that is a good thing for us. He is acquainted with our sorrow.

Dennis Swanson shares his personal story of faith and a message of trust in Jesus.

"You can't go forward by going backward." This just makes sense, doesn't it? In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at how Israel chose to go backward and make a defense alliance with Egypt, their former oppressor, hoping they would be a better option for protection than God Himself. How many times are we tempted to run backward to the sin that oppresses us instead of waiting on the Lord?

Scripture uses many metaphors and allegories to teach us principles to apply in following God. In Isaiah 29, Pastor Chris Rieber looks at the relationship of a potter who patiently and intentionally works with lumps of clay to produce vessels of beauty that speak to the potter's skill and mastery. In the same manner, God is molding us to glorify Him before an unknowing world.

How do you look at and interpret Scripture? There are many ways to interpret the ancient sacred texts. In this message, pastor Chris Rieber examines two possible ways to look at a large chunk of prophetic text in the book of Isaiah which both lead to the understanding that God is in control and working all things toward His ultimate glory which is always results in our good.

What is there to praise God for? It's easy to get caught up in the darkness and brokenness of our fallen world. It is easy to lose sight of God's goodness in the midst of the chaos. In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at some unchangeable facts about the Character of God that we can always praise God for, regardless of whether you are on the mountain top or in the lowest valley.

In this message, Pastor Chris Rieber looks at the Messianic Prophecy of Isaiah 9 and compares the kingdom of the coming Messiah with the kingdom and reign of King Ahaz. We must all make a choice to follow the right King.

The first message in an expository sermon series through the Old Testament book of Isaiah.

God keeps His promises. This is important to remember. While all of us are limited in keeping our word, God is unlimited. In Matthew 24, Jesus makes the promise to HIs followers that He will return again one day to set up His glorious Kingdom. This is a promise that must be trusted and never ignored.

In the book of 1 Peter, we learn that God has chosen His followers and placed them as a royal priesthood. But, what does that actually mean? In this message, Pastor Chris Rieber looks at the significance of the individual priesthood of the believer.

In the fourth message on the foundations of our faith, Pastor Derek discusses the miracle of salvation, why it's vitally important, what it actually does, where it comes from, and how you can have it.

Sin is the universal problem. Grace is the universal answer. In this message, Pastor Chris Rieber of Living Hope Fellowship looks at how sin cannot be overlooked, justified, or minimized. We'll also look at how God, in His grace, chooses to deal with our sin and gives us liberty through Jesus.

In the second part of the foundations series, Pastor Chris Rieber of Living Hope Fellowship looks at the vital foundation of our belief in the Bible as being the Words of God given to men to record as our guide for all faith and practice.

What happens when you take a let off a chair or table? It falls down. What happens when you remove a cornerstone from a building? It gets really unstable. In the same way, the Christian faith rests on some critical foundations -- some vital teachings that, if you take them away, the whole thing just seems to fall apart. In this message, we begin a series on the foundations of the Christian faith by first looking at the Christian belief in the Triune God and the special role the Holy Spirit plays in the Trinity.

Insecurity... We all try to hide it, but we've all got it. And, Insecurity can be a poison that keeps us from fully embracing God's plan for our lives. In Exodus 3 & 4, Pastor Derek looks at how Moses almost let his insecurity keep him from leading Israel out of Egypt. We see just how much we are like Moses and just how God speaks truth to our insecurity.

We live in a culture which is terrified of getting old. Anti-aging products are a huge industry, and everyone is trying to find the secret to staying youthful. But, what if your later years are your greater years? In Psalm 92, and the lives of many of the people we see God use in Scripture we learn that age is not something to avoid, but to embrace for the glory of God.

Pastor Chris Rieber of Living Hope Fellowship in Lexington, KY, continues a sermon series called, "I Wish I Knew What I Didn't Know" by looking at what Ephesians 4 says about what unity really looks like in the body of Christ.

What is your view of the church? In today's culture, the idea of church takes on many different personas. In Ephesians 3, however, the Apostle Paul describes the church as a family that is close-knit and operates with the best interest of the Father and the family in mind. In this message Pastor Chris Rieber of Living Hope Fellowship in Lexington, KY, looks at 4 aspects of a healthy family.

New Years brings a renewed sense of energy, vision, and commitment. In the book of Colossians, Paul prayed continually for the brothers and sisters that they would thrive spiritually. In this message, we look at what it looks like to have the best year ever with Christ.

Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The Wise Men travelled from the east to meet the one who was born King of the Jews. So, they went to the palace, but did not find him there. Often times, we have our own ideas of the kind of King Jesus should be. Thankfully, He doesn't settle for being the King we want, but rather the King we need.