424 E. 9th Street Ext. Lexington, North Carolina
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday Bible Study at 9 am
Sunday Praise Service at 10 am
Returning In September
Wednesday Supper at 6 pm
Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30 pm
Let’s face it there are many churches these days where you can get lost in the shuffle. Just become one more face in the crowd there to be entertained. That is not Lifepoint. We are not your average church, and it’s that way for a reason. It’s that way for a purpose. We are a family.
Lifepoint fellowship is a Christ Centered family focusing on spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ through love, humility and repentance. We teach the Bible, verse by verse, chapter by chapter. All sinners are welcome!
Instead of subdued lighting and loud distractions you will find an intimate setting where real spiritual issues are talked about. It’s a haven from all the noise that bombards our lives in the 21st century. It’s a place to grow, to learn, and to heal.
We invite you to join us for an experience that’s different from what you’ve come to expect from church. An honest way to engage with God and share that experience with the people you care about, and who care about you.
What Does God Expect From Believers?
James 1:21-24
“Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror: for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten what kind of person he was.”
Therefore- on account of or because of
filthiness- any moral defilement or impurity
wickedness- this is sin that is deliberate
I. Remove Sin From Our Lives
“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” ~ Luke 6:46
“the one who reads/hears my truth from scripture and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation”
II. Receive The Word
In humility receive the word implanted
“blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth” – Matthew 5:5
Which is able to save your souls- Not salvation but personal deliverance Present tense
III. After Hearing, Receiving Salvation We Become Doers
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- Aug 11, 2019What Does God Expect From Believers?
What Does God Expect From Believers?James 1:21-24“Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror: for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten what kind of person he was.”Therefore- on account of or because offilthiness- any moral defilement or impuritywickedness- this is sin that is deliberateI. Remove Sin From Our Lives“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” ~ Luke 6:46“the one who reads/hears my truth from scripture and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation”II. Receive The WordIn humility receive the word implanted“blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth” – Matthew 5:5Which is able to save your souls- Not salvation but personal deliverance Present tenseIII. After Hearing, Receiving Salvation We Become Doers
- Aug 4, 2019The Secret To A Successful Life
The Secret To A Successful LifeJames 1:19-21I. Reading The Word of God As God Expectsfor the Word of God. Psalm 42:1“If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine.” ~ John 8:31“Take care what you listen to. By your standard of measure it shall be measured to you.” ~Mark 4:24“it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven….blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear in light of the word of God.” ~Matthew 13:11Average adult attention span 1988 12 minutes 2008 5 minutes 2017 2 1/4 minutes“A gentle answer turns away wrath”~ Proverbs 15:1 “but a harsh word stirs up anger.”“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, & anger, brawling & slander, & every form of malice”~Ephesians 4:31“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.”~ Proverbs 29:11
- Jul 28, 2019How To Handle Life When Facing Difficulty
How To Handle Life When Facing DifficultyJames 1:1-4“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to test you, as though some strange thing happened to you.” ~ 1 Peter 4:12Various trials - means outward trails & inward temptationActs 27:41 “they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoisted up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore. And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground.”I. Rejoice in the TrialII. Don’t Give UpIII. Pray More As You Walk Through The StruggleVs 5 “If any of you lack wisdom ask God”Ask - means to beg“The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of trials.” ~ 2 Peter 2:9Vs 2 consider - Greek word comes from a root termMeans to lead or to guideVs 3 knowing - God can provide you with the strength with the resources“I CAN DO EVERYTHING THROUGH HIM WHO GIVES ME THE STRENGTH” ~ Phil. 4: 13“An anxious heart weighs one down, but a kind word cheers him up.” ` Proverbs 12:25
- Jul 21, 2019Tools Needed For Spiritual Battles Today
Tools Needed For Spiritual Battles TodayEphesians 6:10-17“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take you stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” ~ Ephesians 6:10 – 17I. Belt of TruthJohn 8:32 “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”II. Breastplate of RighteousnessCovers the chest & protects vital organs of the body Leather vest with overlapping plates of thin metal sewn on top.“It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God-that is our righteousness, holiness and redemption.” ~ 1 Corinthians 1:30“not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ – the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith.” ~ Philippians 3:9III. Boots of PeaceIV. Helmet of SalvationRough layers of leather with hammered metal wrapped around it to fit tightly on the soldiers head Leather wrapped not only head but neck down to chest“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given by which we must be saved” ~ Acts 4:12Helmet of salvation protects us from doubting our Salvation.“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know you have eternal life” ~ 1 John 5:17
- Jul 14, 2019Angels At Work In Our Lives
Angels At Work In Our LivesPsalm 34:7; 91:11Psalm 34:7 “God’s angel sets up a circle of protection around us while we pray.”Psalm 91:9-12 “yes, because God is your refuge, the Most High God your very own home. Evil cannot get close to you, harm cannot get through the door.He ordered his angels to guard you wherever you go. If you stumble they will catch you from falling. You will walk unharmed among lions and snakes, and kick young lions and serpents from the path.”I. God Uses Angels To Care For UsAngel – means messenger.1 Kings 19:5 “He lay down under the tree and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said, Get up and eat!”Exodus 23:20 , “See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way & to bring you to the place I have prepared.”“The time came when the beggar (Lazarus) died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side.”II. God Uses Angels To Teach Us How To PraisePsalm 148:2 “Praise him, all his angels, praise him all his heavenly hosts.”Heavenly hosts- means angelic armiesHebrews 12:1 “Wherefore seeing we are also surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”
- Jul 7, 2019The Evil Lies Of Satan
The Evil Lies Of SatanEzekiel 28:11-19''We're not born of fornication. We have one Father, even God.''Jesus answered ''You are of your father, the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.''I. Who Is The Devil?The serpent, another name for the devil, ''...he's more crafty than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made.''''Again, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 'Son of man, take up a lamentation over the king of Tyre and say to him, 'Thus says the LORD GOD, you had the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone was your covering. The ruby, the topaz, and the diamond; the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper. The sapphire, the turquoise, and the emerald. And the gold, the workmanship of your settings and sockets was in you on the day that you were created. They were prepared. You were the anointed cherub who covers...''Lucifer, means ''light-bearer,''vs 12 ''You had the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.''Vs 14 ''You were the anointed cherub who covers...''''You were the anointed cherub who covers, who, literally, guards.''vs 13, '' ..and the gold, the workmanship of your settings and sockets...'' Settings mean tambourines. sockets mean pipes.II. What Happened To The Beautiful Angel That Caused Him To Become Satanvs 15, ''You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created until unrighteousness was found in you. By the abundance of your trade you were internally filled with violence, and you sinned. Therefore, I have cast you as profane from the mountain of God, and I have destroyed you, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.''(1) The sin of prideIsaiah 14, ''How you have fallen from heaven, O star of the morning...'''I will ascend to heaven. I will raise my throne above the stars of God, and I will sit on the mount of assembly in the recesses of the north. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds. I will make myself like the Most High God!'''''I'm too beautiful. I'm too glorious.(2) the Sin of ingratitude.(3) The Sin of Rebellion''He sails a sinking ship. He rules a doomed domain.'' ~ Adrian Rogersvs 17….. I put you before kings, that they may see you.''
- Jun 30, 2019Believers and Citizenship
Believers and Citizenship1 Peter 2:13-17“Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.”I. We Are To Have Proper Respect of OthersProper respect- means to assign value(a) We are to love believersLove- unselfish love – Agape – God love(b) We are to show loving fear to GodShow reverence Show respect Be in awe“the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” ~Proverbs 1:7(c) We are to submit to the GovernmentVS 13 Submit yourself to every authority instituted among menSubmit - military word literally meaning to line up under the authorityII. Believers Are To Understand The Purpose Of God in GovernmentVs 14 government officials “are sent by God to punish those who do wrong and to commend those Who do right”III. Believers As American Citizens Can Make A Positive Difference(1) Study the issues and vote(2) Pray for our elected leaders(3) Communicate Your Convictions
- Jun 23, 2019Have You Surrendered Your Life To God?
Have You Surrendered Your Life To God?Romans 12:1-2Romans 12:1 “I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”I. Because God Is God of The UniverseRomans 11:33 "Oh, the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God; how unfathomable, unsearchable, are His judgments and unfathomable His ways. For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has become His counselor, or who has first given to Him that it might be paid back to Him again? For from Him, and through Him, and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever, amen."Hebrews 4 "We don't have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore, let us come before Him with boldness, with confidence. Come before the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. He's the God of mercies."II. Pride Makes Surrendering To Our Lord challengingIII. Fear Makes It Difficult To Surrender All To Our Lord1 Peter 5:6 "Humble yourself therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time."Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the Lord and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path."
- Jun 16, 2019Parenting In 2019 Culture (Part 2)
Parenting In 2019 Culture (Part 2)Ephesians 6:1-4 - “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land. Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”I. God Speaks To Children First''Honor your father and mother''Children, obey your parentsChildren- word for offspring,Obey- idea of acknowledge authority.Your parents- children are to obey their parents.The chief authority in a child's life under God is the parentIn the Lord- Obedience is not unto sin.For this is right - It is the right thing to do!Why because God's Word says so.Children obey in the Lord... parents bring them up in the instruction of the Lord.God is the SUPREME AUTHORITYII. Children Honor Your ParentsIII. God Promises Children Who Honor Parents Will Be BlessedIV. God Speaks To Fathers (Parents)Do not provoke to anger-provoke means to stir upProv. 22:24-25- “Make no friendship with someone given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.”
- Jun 2, 2019Worship
WorshipRomans 1:16-26; 28-32
Leadership Team:
Our leadership team recognizes the authority of God, and realizes that we are shepherds who serve under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We desire to devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. Our passion and goal is to equip the believers for the work of the ministry until we all attain maturity in the fullness of Christ.
Byron Barker
* Senior Teaching/Preaching Pastor
* Graduated Tennessee Temple University * Graduated Southern Baptist School For Biblical Studies
* Planted Lifepoint Church June, 2008
* Married to Kathy
* Two adult children
Doug Reid
* Worship/Music Pastor
* Graduated Belmont Abbey College *Graduated High Point University
* Married to Amy
* Two daughters Sloan and Lyndsay
Gaylin Stewart, Leader of Next Generation Ministries
*Leader of Next Generation Ministries
*Graduated Gardner-Webb University and Southwestern Seminary
*Married to Tim
*Three sons, two daughter-in-laws and two grandsons
About the Scriptures
We believe the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God and that men were moved by the Spirit of God to write the very words of Scripture. Therefore, we believe the Bible is without error.
We believe the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God and that men were moved by the Spirit of God to write the very words of Scripture. Therefore, we believe the Bible is without error.
(Psalm 119:160; Psalm 12:6-7; Proverbs 30:5; 11 Timothy 3:16; 11 Peter 1:19-21)
About God
We believe in one God who exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Three distinct persons but without division of nature, essence or being. Co-equal in power and glory and having a distinct ministry in God’s relation to His creation and people.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the second member of the Trinity (the Son of God) who became flesh to reveal God to man and to become the Savior of the lost world.
(Genesis 1:1; Exodus 15:11; Deuteronomy 6:4; Psalm 83:18;Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; 15, 26; Acts 5:3-4)
About Mankind
We believe that mankind was created in the image of God to have fellowship with Him but became alienated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, man is incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through his own effort alone.
(Genesis 1:27; Psalm 51:5; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12-21; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 3:11)
About Salvation
We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the sole basis for the forgiveness of sin. Therefore, salvation occurs only when people place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. (Ephesians 2: 8-9;We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the sole basis for the forgiveness of sin. Therefore, salvation occurs only when people place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin.
(Ephesians 2: 8-9; Titus 3:5; John 1:12; John 3:14; John 10:28-29, Romans 8:1; Philippians 1:6; 11 Peter 3:9; 1 John 2:2; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4)
We believe that mankind was created in the image of God to have fellowship with Him but became alienated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, man is incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through his own effort alone.
About Heaven and Hell
The Bible teaches there is a literal Heaven being prepared for the believers of God and a literal Hell being prepared for those who say no to the Lord Jesus Christ.
(John 14:1-6; Revelation 20:11-15; Matthew 25:41, 45-46; Luke 16:19-31)
About the Church
We believe that the church is the body of Christ, of which Jesus Christ is the head. The members of the church are those who have trusted by faith the finished work of Christ.
The local church is to be obedient to the Great Commission, to observe the ordinance of baptism, and the observance of the Lord’s Supper
The purpose of the church is to glorify God by loving Him and by making Him known to the lost world.
(Acts 2:38; Acts 16:30-31; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 4:11-15; Galatians 1:22).
Where Can I Serve?
Jesus told us, his disciples, to make disciples of all nations. One of the most important values of this church is our mission to the world. It begins in our own community, and spreads overseas to every nation. Church members are involved in a variety of ministries from things as simple as washing the church vehicles, to preparing the church bulletins.
Music & Drama
God-honoring worship is something we strive for. Many church members get involved in our music and drama ministry. Some play their instruments. Some are vocalists. Still others get involved in drama. These volunteers are an important part of the ministry of our church, using their talents and gifts to glorify God.
Media & Technology
Using media to spread the gospel is a privilege of this church. In an age of widespread technology, we have a stewardship to use these tools as best as possible for kingdom purposes. All of our weekly sermons are uploaded to our website in audio format. We also maintain an active Facebook feed for additional church communication.
Children’s Ministry
Our Children’s Ministry offers Sunday School classes for the following ages from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM and kids’s church from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM every Sunday morning:
Infant – Two years Old
Three – Five years old
Six – 10 years old
Each week the children learn about God’s love for them through Bible Stories and other fun activities. If you have any questions regarding our Children’s Ministry please feel free to contact one of our staff.