Lenexa Baptist Church

August 30th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald God always has a remnant. Noah and his family stayed faithful to God in a wicked and perverse day. Elijah felt completely alone in the days of Ahab and Jezebel, but God had 7,000 prophets who had not bent the knee. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego would not bow to an idol. Jesus had twelve men. God always has a remnant. In the final verses of Malachi, God speaks to the faithful few. Those who had listened to the Lord and obeyed. And God reminded them that there was a day coming when God would make things right. Evil will fail, and right will prevail on the day of the Lord. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we continue to receive encouragement from God’s prophet, Malachi. In a day when sometimes evil is rewarded and wickedness appears to be winning, let’s gather around the Word of God and be encouraged to stay faithful, swim against the current of the world, and keep one eye to the sky knowing that our day is coming. I hope to see you at church this weekend!

August 23rd, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald Have you ever seen evil prosper and wondered to yourself, “Where is the justice of God?” That was the question that the nation of Israel was asking in Malachi’s day. It was a complaint against the Lord. The nation of Israel, the people of God, were struggling while the pagan nations around them seemed to be prospering. God will answer their complaint with a clear response. God is just, and He will bring justice in His time, in His way, and for His glory. I pray you are planning to join us this weekend for worship as we continue to walk through Malachi. These passages are tough, but they are relevant to our lives and essential for our walk with Christ. Make plans to join us for worship today.

August 16th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald The health of your marriage affects the health of your relationship with Christ (1 Peter 3:7). What you do in your house affects what you do in God’s house. There are few areas more important to the heart of God than the health of the marriages among His people. God ordained marriage. It is central to our gospel mission. In fact, according to Paul in Ephesians 5, your marriage should be a mini-parable of the gospel and the love relationship that exists between Christ and the church. In Psalm 127 we find that healthy marriages lead to a healthy and secure nation. As God continues to bring charges against the nation in Malachi, He continues with leadership and more specifically, with husbands and fathers. Apparently, Jewish men and even priests had divorced their Jewish wives and married the daughters of a foreign god. In this way they were doubly-charged. They had committed both idolatry and adultery in the eyes of God, and God brings them into the burning light of His presence. He makes them feel the weight of His charges against them because He loved them too much to leave them in this condition. I hope and pray you will join us as we walk through Malachi 2:10-16 this weekend. I encourage you to read ahead and prepare your heart for worship. We might not deal with the same specific issue, but the principles are the same. “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” — 1 Timothy 3:16

August 9th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald God laid the heavy burden of a strong prophecy and warning on the shoulders of His messenger, Malachi. But what motivated God to lay such a burden on Malachi? What was behind this strong warning and harsh words? It was not God’s wrath nor was it that God was merely annoyed. The motivation behind it all was God’s covenantal loyal love for His people. God made a covenant with Israel, a commitment to love them and keep them. He promised that He would not leave them or abandon them. And even though they rejected Him repeatedly, He would not let them go. He loved them to the extent that He would not allow them to remain in a place of disobedience and sin. He intervened to strip away what was standing between them and Him. In a similar way, if we know Christ, God has made promises to us. He has promised to never leave us or abandon us. He has promised to sanctify us and one day glorify us. And even though we may sometimes drift into sin and disobedience, He loves us too much to let us remain there. He will go to work to strip away anything that comes between us and Him. I pray you will join us this weekend for one of our worship services as we learn more about God’s love and faithfulness through the prophet Malachi.

Few areas of our health are more dangerous than issues related to our heart. The heart sustains life, and yet it is possible to have a real heart problem with no obvious external symptoms. You may look and feel healthy, but something could be wrong internally that is life threatening. In a similar way, the prophet Malachi dealt with issues of the heart. The nation was no longer dealing with blatant idolatry. The issue was no longer a neglect of the temple. The temple was rebuilt and they were offering sacrifice. The problem in the nation was much deeper. It was an issue of the heart. Their hearts were not right with God, and the issue was eternally dangerous. This week we begin a short study in the book of Malachi. Over the next several weeks, we will follow Malachi as he speaks prophetically to the nation on behalf of God. Malachi is the prophet of purity. He speaks to the nation and to us about what it means to have a pure heart before God. To have a spirituality that gets deeper than our skin and makes us right with God. I pray that you will plan to join us for worship this weekend. Don’t forget our Saturday night service opportunity. We worship every Saturday night at 5 pm. We also now offer an 8 am service on Sunday mornings to go along with our 9:30 am and 11:00 am services. Join us at one of our many service opportunities as we worship the Lord through song and the study of His Word.

July 26th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald It has been said that while the other gospels show us the body of Jesus, John’s Gospel shows us the soul of Jesus. In no passage is this truer than John 17. We have heard Jesus pray for Himself. We have heard Jesus pray for His disciple band, but in these closing verses we get a chance to overhear Jesus praying for you and me. Very uniquely in these verses Jesus is putting His arms around us, around Lenexa Baptist Church, and telling us what He most desires from His Father for you and me. I pray that you are planning to join us this weekend as we walk through these verses together. Make plans today. Weekend worship is a Friday decision. I’ll see you this weekend!

July 19th, 2026 Pastor Scott Dawson This Sunday, Scott Dawson returns to Lenexa Baptist with a message from Hebrews 10:11–18 as we take a brief pause from our current sermon series. Through this powerful passage, we’ll be reminded of the hope, confidence, and freedom found in the finished work of Christ. We hope you’ll join us for this encouraging time together. Bring a friend!

July 5th, 2026 Pastor Luke Pauli This weekend we kick off our new sermon series based on John 17. Over the next few weeks, we will be looking at the longest prayer of Jesus recorded in Scripture. Commonly titled “The High Priestly Prayer,” Jesus prays for Himself, His disciples, and all believers. This prayer gives us a glimpse into His very heart. It has been said that if you really want to know a person’s heart, you need to listen to them pray. Jesus invites you and me into His prayer so that we will know with certainty what is on His heart. What we will discover in this study is that you are on His heart. Jesus loves you so much that He died for you. He prayed for you as the hour came for Him to be crucified, and He is praying for you even now. Join us as we embark on this study throughout the month of July. Be in prayer that you will grow closer in your relationship with Jesus. Read John 17 repeatedly for your own encouragement and perhaps even memorize it. Invite a friend to join with you at any of our services or campuses. Pray boldly that Jesus will be glorified in your life, in the life of our church, and in the lives of those who have yet to believe.

June 28th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald Psalm 139 is often thought to be the cry of a man who is running from God, a fugitive from God’s presence. It’s not hard to see where this idea comes from. In verse 7 he says, “Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence.” You are immediately left with the impression of someone who is running away from God. He is aware that God has searched him and knows everything about him. God has sifted through every area of his life, and now the psalmist believes that the only thing he can do is run. For this reason, many have viewed this psalm as a picture of God as the Great Pursuer and the psalmist as the great fugitive. The real theme, however, is the unlimited security and total safety that the psalmist discovers in God. God’s presence, far from being something he wants to escape, is the very security of his life. This is not a man who is fleeing from God in disobedience but a man who is running to God for security in a difficult and anxious moment. Where do you turn when things get difficult? Where do you look when anxious thoughts enter your mind? I pray you will join us this weekend as the psalmist shows us the beauty of turning to God as the One who knows us completely, is with us continually, and made us perfectly. This weekend we will also take time to honor and recognize our first responders, military service members, and veterans. This is always a very special service for our church family, and I pray that you will invite a friend to join us as we worship King Jesus. In Christ, Pastor Chad

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June 14th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald Have you ever planned a vacation for months in advance? You have been anticipating this trip for months, and then, you finally arrive. Your feet hit the ground in this anticipated place, joined by people you love, and you begin to take in all the sights and beauty of it. That’s the experience of David in Psalm 122. The experience of the pilgrim continues. He has been in a place that he should not be for too long (Psalm 120). He has anticipated the journey and the difficulties that await him, resting in God’s presence and protection to guide him along the way (Psalm 121). He thinks back on the call to go home to Jerusalem and worship with the nation. Now, in Psalm 122, he arrives. His feet are standing within the gates. The experience that David describes has practical application for our lives and our corporate worship. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we continue to join the pilgrim on his journey home. In Christ, Pastor Chad

June 7th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald Life has been described as a beautiful cruise on a sea of icebergs. Life can become dangerous a very scary. In Psalm 121 the pilgrim has made the decision to go home. He has dwelt too long in Meschech (Psalm 120). He now leaves and as he begins the journey and sees the danger of the mountains ahead, he wonders, “Where will my help come from?” The answer is almost too good to be true. The God of all creation, the One who made the heavens and earth, loves him, cares for him, and will not only watch over him in the present journey but will also watch over him forever. I pray you will join us with weekend. Psalm 121 is my favorite psalm. Next week it might become Psalm 122, but today it is definitely Psalm 121! I believe that through this passage, God has a word for us all. Weekend worship is a Friday decision. Make plans today to worship with us. I know that all our weekends can quickly become full, but I don’t believe you will regret taking the time to join God’s people as we gather around the Word to worship Him and hear His voice. In Christ, Pastor Chad

May 31st, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald This weekend is Compassion Sunday and as we turn our attention to God’s Word, we will look at the greatest compassion story ever told. The story of the Good Samaritan is one of the most well-known Bible stories. Where there is the light of Christianity, there is a knowledge of the Good Samaritan. Sadly, the idea of what a Good Samaritan is, the main point of the passage, is often lost to us. I pray that you will plan to join us this weekend as we study Luke 10 and dive deep on the question, “Who is my neighbor?” You will also have the chance to hear from a special guest and learn more about one of our primary missions partnerships. Make plans today to join us this weekend. In Christ, Pastor Chad

May 24th, 2026 Pastor chad McDonald This week, we begin an overview of the Psalms of Ascent, beginning with Psalm 120. Three times each year the people of Israel would ascend to Jerusalem to worship. The ascent was not only geographical but also spiritual. It was a “going home” for the nation. These psalms were sung as the people made their way up to Jerusalem, and this first psalm was a song that demonstrated their longing to return to Zion. In this psalm, we will see that the psalmist is homesick. He has spent too much time in the world, and he wants to go home. You have probably been there, too. There have been times when you have probably been homesick, geographically or spiritually. I pray you will join us this weekend as we begin our ascent with the psalmist, and as we turn our attention to our heavenly home. In Christ, Pastor Chad

May 17th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald I was recently watching a show where a man was hired to clean out homes that are overcrowded. As he was cleaning out the home, he looked for anything that might have value. In this episode, they found photos of Magic Johnson playing basketball when he was in high school. The owner of the home had taken the photos but thought nothing of their value and had stored them under his bed in an old shoe box. The photos were then examined by an expert who determined that they were worth thousands. The homeowner was astounded and realized that he probably should have taken better care of them. He was not living in light of their value. Many people treat God like that homeowner treated those pictures. They acknowledge God. They believe He exists, but they are completely unaffected by His value. They believe in God, but they don’t worship Him. They have never recognized His true value and His true worth. True worship is ascribing to God His ultimate worth and living in accordance with it in such a way that your life is transformed. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we look to Psalm 95 and discover true worship. Remember, weekend worship is a Friday decision. For those of you who like a heads up about which psalm we will be studying next…Psalm 120, 121, 122, 127, 130, and finally 139. Read ahead and prepare your heart for worship. See you this weekend! In Christ, Pastor Chad

May 10th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald We live in a world of busy-ness. We are pursued with technologies that have made our lives more comfortable. But these same technologies that are meant to serve us also distract us. There used to be a day when you could go on a vacation and not be interrupted. Not today. Wherever we go, our office goes with us. No matter where we go, we can be found, located, and contacted. For this reason, we spend most of our time focused on issues, items, and things that are trivial. Things that are demanding in the short-term, but in the long-term are unimportant. We are constantly pushed toward what is immediate, but not necessarily what is important. Throughout our study of Psalms, I have found the psalmist inviting us to a place where it is just us and God to consider and focus on the things that really matter. In most of our study, it has been David inviting us into his prayers and songs. This week, Moses, in Psalm 90, similarly invites us into his heartache to focus on and consider what really matters. To think deeply upon God and our relationship with Him. To consider our sin and its consequences in our lives. And finally, to consider God’s lovingkindness and grace. I pray that you will join us this weekend for worship as we spend time with the Lord as a corporate body of believers. Join me in praying that God would move in our worship and, most importantly, in our hearts so that we are drawn closer to Him. Pray that the Spirit of God would penetrate lost hearts so that they might come to know the joy and peace that we have found in Christ. In Christ, Pastor Chad

May 3rd, 2026 Pastor Chad Mcdonald Have you ever been driven to a place of desperation? Perhaps you have had a desperate need for a job, a relationship, or a physical or emotional healing. In Psalm 63, David finds himself in a place of desperation. His enemy has chased him into the desert. He has no food or water and could be very near death. In that place of desperation, David cries out with urgency and clarity for the very presence of God. The great cry of his heart is not for physical water, his throne, reconciliation with his son from whom he is running, or the comfort of his palace. Instead, David longs for the presence of God like a dying man longs for water. Does this kind of thirsting after the presence of God mark your life? More personally, I have had to ask myself, “Does this thirst mark my life?” I pray that you would join us this weekend as we walk through this psalm and seek to discover more about this kind of thristing after God. In Christ, Pastor Chad

A Church for all generations. Weekly Sermons from Lenexa Baptist Church.

A Church for all generations. Weekly Sermons from Lenexa Baptist Church.