424 E. 9th Street Ext. Lexington, North Carolina
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday Bible Study at 9 am
Sunday Praise Service at 10 am
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.
Celebrative Worship and Reaching People
Acts 2:42-47
Top 10 Bad Habits of Americans
(1) Snacking non-stop, even when you are not hungry
(2) Spending too much time watching television
(3) Overspending to purchase wants
(4) Eating too much fast food
(5) Getting sunburned a few times every year
(6) Biting your nails
(7) Skipping breakfast
(8) Binge drinking alcohol
(9) Smoking cigarettes
(10) Overusing pain killers and sedatives
(2) Spending too much time watching television
(3) Overspending to purchase wants
(4) Eating too much fast food
(5) Getting sunburned a few times every year
(6) Biting your nails
(7) Skipping breakfast
(8) Binge drinking alcohol
(9) Smoking cigarettes
(10) Overusing pain killers and sedatives
“Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” ~ Acts 2: 42-47
I. As A Believer I Regularly Participate In Celebrative Worship
Vs 42 continually - means committed
“if you abide in my word, then you are truly disciples of mine.” ~ John 8:31
“My soul shall boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together.” ~ Psalm 34:2-3
III. My Membership Will Be In A Church That Will Reach Out and Welcome In
“Whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.” ~ Matthew 18:5
Little child – applies to people of all ages
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- Oct 20, 2019Celebrative Worship and Reaching People
Celebrative Worship and Reaching PeopleActs 2:42-47Top 10 Bad Habits of Americans(1) Snacking non-stop, even when you are not hungry
(2) Spending too much time watching television
(3) Overspending to purchase wants
(4) Eating too much fast food
(5) Getting sunburned a few times every year
(6) Biting your nails
(7) Skipping breakfast
(8) Binge drinking alcohol
(9) Smoking cigarettes
(10) Overusing pain killers and sedatives“Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” ~ Acts 2: 42-47I. As A Believer I Regularly Participate In Celebrative WorshipVs 42 continually - means committed“if you abide in my word, then you are truly disciples of mine.” ~ John 8:31“My soul shall boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together.” ~ Psalm 34:2-3III. My Membership Will Be In A Church That Will Reach Out and Welcome In“Whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.” ~ Matthew 18:5Little child – applies to people of all ages - Oct 13, 2019The Spiritual Gifts of Leadership and Administration
The Spiritual Gifts of Leadership and AdministrationNehemiah 1:1-4Leadership/administration – means the one who stands out front“Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.” ~ James 4:17I. Leaders Must Be People of Prayer“Be anxious for nothing, but by prayer make your needs known to God who hears and answers prayer.” ~ Philippians 4:6II. Leaders Prepare Themselves To Leadchp 1 ends “Nehemiah was a cup-bearer to the king”cupbearer- probably head of palace securityLeader means “standing out front”III. Leaders Lead Until Completion of TaskEVERY CHURCH DETERMINES EACH YEAR WHETHER THEY WILL LIVE OR DIE“My word will not return empty” ~ Isaiah 55:11
- Oct 6, 2019Quiet But Essential Spiritual Gifts
Quiet But Essential Spiritual GiftsRomans 12:6-8Luke 10: 26 – 27 “A lawyer stood up and put him to the test, saying, ‘Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?’ And he said to him, ‘ What is written in the law? How does it read to you?’ And he answered, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all you mind, and your neighbor as yourself.’E=mc2I. A Person In A Desperate CrisisII. Quiet But Essential Often NeededMark 12:41-44 “and He sat down opposite the treasury and began to observe how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two copper coins, which amount to one cent. Calling His disciples to Him, He said to them, Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more that all the contributors to the treasury; for they all put in out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she owned, all she had to live on.”GIFT OF GIVING
This person has a special God-given capacity to give
An inner drive
A longing to help with needs of the bodyGift of Helping- This is a gift to enable someone to assist & support other believers in practical waysDiakonos – Greek word translated deacon means to care for or to wait uponGift of Showing Mercy - means compassion.
The ability to empathize with the needs, pains, heartaches, disappointments or sorrows of others & become an agent of healing - Sep 29, 2019Do You Have The Spiritual Gift Of Serving?
Do You Have The Spiritual Gift Of Serving?1 Peter 4:10-11
GOD ORCHESTRATED HIS CHURCH TO BE A SYMPHONY NOT A ONE PERSON BANDSeveral gifts are under the umbrella of serving giftsGift of Administration – not secretarial but CEO
One who is visionary – sets goalsGift of Orchestration – responsible for a group
All on same page - rehearsed – readyGift of Exhortation – come along beside to help
Will take scripture & place it in relevant understandingGift of Faith – unique ability to trust God even when circumstances suggest otherwiseGift of Giving – sensitive to the needs & providesGift of Helping-ability to assist & support others In practical waysTHESE ARE THE GIFTS UNDER UMBRELLA OF SERVINGALSO A Gift of serving- alert to practical needs &
Has a desire to meet them“as each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God……..whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies…..” ~ 1 Peter 4:10-11I. Discipline Yourself To Live As A Servant“and he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, ‘If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” ~Mark 9:35“And whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” ~Mark 10:44-45II. Steps To Follow To Exercise Gift of Service“whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.” ~ Colossians 3:23-24III. Recognize We Are Created To Worshiphymn based on Revelation 4:11
Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy,
Thou are worthy, O Lord.
Thou art worthy to receive glory,
Glory, honor, and power.
For thou has created, hast all things created,
For Thou has created all things.
And for thy pleasure they are created;
Thou art worthy, O Lord. - Sep 22, 2019The Importance of The Gift Of Mercy In The Body of Christ Today #2
The Importance of The Gift Of Mercy In The Body of Christ Today #2Romans 12:8“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” ~ Matthew 5:7I. To Show Mercy We Must Release Judgmental Attitudes“Do you have the nerve to say, ‘Let me wash your face for you’ when your own face distorted by contempt? It’s this whole traveling road-show mentality all over again, playing a holier-than-thou part instead of just living your part. Wipe that ugly sneer off your own face, and you might be fit to offer a washcloth to your neighbor.”“Don’t criticize their faults unless of course, you want the same treatment. A Critical spirit has a way of boomeranging.” ~ Matthew 7:1-5II. Why Is Gift of Mercy so Important In The Body of Believers?Psalm 81:10 “Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.”
- Sep 15, 2019How To Discover Your Spiritual Gift #1
How To Discover Your Spiritual Gift #1Romans 12Romans 8:9 “if any one have not the Spirit of Christ, you do not belong to Christ.”Love – joy – peace – patience – kindness - goodness – faithfulnessI. Steps In The Discovery Of Our Gift
“Present your bodies”“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed”Phillips paraphrase “Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its mold”II. Be Honest As You Evaluate YourselfVs 3 “For though the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith.”III. Let Others Confirm Your Spiritual GiftVs 4”for we have many members in one body and all members have not the same office. So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and everyone members one of another.” - Sep 8, 2019Do You Have The Wisdom of God or The Wisdom of The World?
Do You Have The Wisdom of God or The Wisdom of The World?James 3:13-18Bill Gothard “wisdom is seeing life from God's point of view.”"Wisdom is the principal thing." ~ Proverbs 4:7"Wisdom is better than strength." ~ Ecclesiastes 9:16"Wisdom is better than gold." ~Proverbs 16:16"The price of wisdom is above rubies." ~ Job 28:28I. THE WISDOM OF THE WORLDVs 14 “But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth.”''bitter'' describes an ''acrid sharpness''''jealousy'' describes a ''heat''Bitterness is because we have listened more to the voice of evil than we have to God.Excessive pride is always a destructive thing. It ruins our relationships with others and also ruins our relationship with God.Vs 15 “this wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic.”Vs 16 “for where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.”II. THE WISDOM of God(a) PUREComes from the word holy. Pure from fault.(b) PEACEABLE Loving peace. Right relationships between people, built on mutual trust.(c) GENTLE Reasonably fair, equitably just. Tender, careful not to harm or hurt.(d) EASY TO BE ENTREATED Means compliant, easily approachable.(e) FULL OF MERCY Caring for someone in trouble, even if it is his own fault. Not giving someone what they deserve in the form of punishment.(f) FULL OF GOOD FRUITS Full of good deeds. "Jesus went about doing good." Matthew 7:17 ... "Even so, every good tree bringeth forth good fruit, but a corrupt tree bringeth forth not good fruit."(g) WITHOUT PARTIALITY Undivided, not wavering back and forth like a reed shaken in the wind. Not vacillating.(h) WITHOUT HYPOCRISY Not deceptive, honest, always the same no matter who you are with or where you ar No pretending.III. How Do We Receive God’s Wisdom?James 1:5 ... "If any of you lack wisdom ..."James 1:5-6 ... "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God who giveth to all, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him.”James 4:2 ... "Ye have not, because you ask not."Proverbs 29:15 ... "The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame."(Matthew 7:24), "Whosoever heareth these savings of mine, and doeth them. I will liken him unto a wise man mho built his house upon a rock ... "
- Sep 1, 2019What The Bible Has To Say About America And Israel
What The Bible Has To Say About America And Israel2 Peter 3:3-4"Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, and saying, 'Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation."“ Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”~Genesis 12:1-3Genesis 12:3 “in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”Genesis 17 “between me and you and your descendants after you in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and your descendants after you. Also I give to you and your descendants after you in the land in which you are a stranger, all the land of Canaan, as an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.”11 Thessalonians 3:10 “If a man does not work, neither shall he eat.”
- Aug 25, 2019Controlling The Body’s Strongest Muscle
Controlling The Body’s Strongest MuscleJames 1:26“If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless. But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison.” ~ James 1:26James 3 “tongue is a fire, world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.” Vs 6Matthew 15:17-19 “Do you not understand that everything that goes into the mouth passes into the stomach, and is eliminated? But the things that proceed out of the mouth come from within the heart, and that defile us. For out of within heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders.”“there is no truth in him, when he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies” ~ John 8:44“I CAN DO EVERYTHING THROUGH HIM WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH” ~ Philippians 4:13James 1:18 “be quick to listen and slow to speak”3:1 “Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment.”The Message paraphrase “Do not become in a rush to become a teacher3:2 “for we all stumble in many ways. If the leader does not stumble in what he says he is perfect,“if we put bits into the horses’ mouth so that they will obey us, we will direct the entire body”"though the ship size is massive….they are still directed by a very small rudder and will go the direction the pilot wants it to go.”“so also a large forest fire can be set aflame by a small fire”“Life apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances.” ~ Proverbs 15:11“For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race. But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly posion.” ~ vs 7-8“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep a watch over the door of my lips.” Psalm 141:3
- Aug 18, 2019Seven Sayings Of The Cross
Seven Sayings Of The Cross1 Peter 2:21
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.
We would love to hear from you: Lifepointlexington@gmail.com
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.