Lexington Baptist Temple

If the Gospel is the greatest message ever, then we better make sure we understand it. The Gospel is good news only when we receive it. In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at what it takes to receive the Gospel and know you are a follower of Christ.

The Gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ is the greatest good news the world has ever known. So, how are we to handle it? Obviously, we must handle it with care and boldness at the same time. In this message, we look at what the Gospel must be in our lives, hearts and churches.

The Gospel is the good news of mercy and grace available to all through the saving work of Jesus Christ. It's the greatest message the world could ever hear. But, is it for everyone? In Paul's letter to the Romans, he gives a clear picture of the Gospel, but in chapter 9 things get a little fuzzy. In this message, we attempt to answer some of the mysterious questions surrounding this chapter.

Seasons of doubt are a normal part of walking with Jesus. Even His disciples doubted. What we do after those seasons of doubt is crucial. In this sermon, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at Jesus' forgiveness of Peter in John 21 to see how Jesus lovingly redeems and restores us in our seasons of doubt and denial.

Immediately after the resurrection of Jesus, life got chaotic for the disciples. While they were in hiding, Jesus showed up out of nowhere and they believed when they saw Him. Thomas was the biggest skeptic and even he believed and rejoiced at the sight of Jesus. What about us? We don't get to see Jesus just yet. Wouldn't it be easier to follow Him if we could? Even in the middle of our questions, the answer to our doubts is to just look to Jesus. Anything else will let us down.

Easter Service 2022. We are used to hearing things that seem too good to be true. For many people through the centuries, the story of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ seems to be too far fetched. Even the disciples struggled with the news of the resurrection at first. But, what if it is true? In this Easter Sermon, pastor Derek Holmes examines what it truly means for us if the resurrection of Jesus is true.

During Christ's Last Supper, a great dramatic event took place. He predicted His own betrayal which would take place within the next few hours. He also instituted the ordinance of Communion which the church still practices today. What must it have been like to be a disciple in that Upper Room? In honesty, we are all like these disciples more than we want to admit. In this message, we look at each man at the Last Supper and what we can learn from them about following Christ.

Alex Kinchen is the founding pastor of The Gathering Place. TGP is a new church plant in Lexington, KY launching in the Fall of 2022. In this message, Pastor Alex looks at Jesus' miracle of feeding the 5000.

Everyone loves to win. Some competitors take it to the extreme. Others are so paralyzed by fear of failure and losing that they never even compete. In Romans 8, the Apostle Paul wraps up the greatest chapter of the Bible by looking at the victory believers have in Christ. It is a victory that is assured and never in doubt.

Suffering is something that we try to avoid at all costs. We want comfort and luxury. In Romans, Paul says that suffering is an integral part of the Christian experience. Often, we expect Christ to end the suffering or limit the suffering. After all, doesn't God work all things together for good? Yes, He does, but in His time. So, what do we do while we're waiting?

In Romans 8, the Apostle Paul introduces the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. He strengthens us in the battle agains sin, draws us closer to Christlikeness and constantly assures us that we belong to God forever.

The Gospel is the most powerful message in human history. It has the power to bring the dead to life. It has the power to turn the world upside down. But, what do we do once we receive the Gospel? What then? In Romans 8, we see that the Holy Spirit empowers each believer, giving assurance of our faith and strength for the journey.

In Romans 8, the apostle Paul shifts the focus of the believers' relationship with sin and the law to a brand new relationship with the Holy Spirit who indwells, illuminates, empowers and guides. This new relationship is one that provides a great unshakeable freedom that rests "In Christ Jesus."

Do you ever feel like there's two people at war inside? The Apostle Paul felt the same way in Romans 7. In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at how our perspective of victory over sin should change our perspective in the battle agains the sin nature.

In the last half of Romans 7, the Apostle Paul shows himself to be extremely vulnerable and transparent. He describes a spiritual war that rages in his spirit between the spirit and the flesh. Paul's transparent confession is something to which every believer can relate.

Have you ever been in a dead-end relationship? If you have, you know it. Maybe it's a relationship that's going nowhere... or it's a relationship that's going nowhere good. A lot of relationships are toxic. In Romans 7, Paul uses the analogy of the marriage relationship to talk about how the law was never meant to fulfill or sustain us. It is like a bad relationship that we are all stuck in and are dying to break free from.

As Paul starts applying the truth of the Gospel in chapter 6, He begins to examine what life looks like IN Christ. All things are made new. This new life in Christ gives us a totally new relationship with sin. It's a relationship where we are not longer enslaved to its grip, but must still be mindful of its power.

In Romans 6, the Apostle Paul shifts from a theological tone to practical application. Since we have been given new life in Christ through the Gospel, what should that new life actually look like? In this episode, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at the first two benefits of life IN Christ.

In Romans 6, the Apostle Paul shifts from a theological tone to practical application. Since we have been given new life in Christ through the Gospel, what should that new life actually look like? In this episode, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at the first two benefits of life IN Christ.

Each New Year comes with a fresh outlook and new hopes for new opportunity. We often make resolutions to lose weight, get healthy, start a new relationship, etc. But, have you ever considered what resolutions we should make for the soul? In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at Psalm 16, one of the most often quoted Psalms of the Apostles in Acts, to see how our soul's need is best met and only met in the Eternal Savior, Jesus Christ.