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LifePoint Church AZ
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This is a podcast from LifePoint Church in San Tan Valley, ArizonaSenior Pastor Nathan BentleyFor more on LifePoint Church go to lifepointaz.com
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The Riches of His Glory | Seed. Time. Harvest. | Chris Regan
What if the life God is calling you into requires you to lay down something you've been holding on to? In “The Riches of His Glory,” Pastor Chris Regan takes us into Nehemiah 1 and the story of a man whose heart broke over the condition of Jerusalem. Nehemiah wept, fasted, prayed, and carried a...
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A Time For Every Season | Seed. Time. Harvest. | Nathan Bentley
What if the harvest you've been praying for is already growing—but you don't know how to reap it? In Week 2 of Seed. Time. Harvest., Pastor Nathan Bentley challenges us to recognize the seasons God brings us through and understand that reaping is not a passive process. Ecclesiastes tells us there...
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The Unchanging Principle | Seed. Time. Harvest. | Nathan Bentley
What are you sowing into? We all want a harvest—strong marriages, healthy families, spiritual growth, financial stability, purpose, peace, and a life that honors God. But Pastor Nathan Bentley challenges us with a difficult question: Are we actually sowing the kind of seed that produces the…
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The Unshakeable Kingdom | The Book of Hebrews | Nathan Bentley
What happens when everything around you begins to shake? Hebrews 12 reminds us that kingdoms rise and fall, circumstances change, institutions can fail, and the things we thought were secure can suddenly become uncertain. But there is a Kingdom that cannot be shaken. In the final message of our...
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Stoned and Sawn in Two | The Book of Hebrews | Nathan Bentley
What happens when faith doesn't look like a miracle? Hebrews 11 is known as the “Hall of Faith”—a chapter filled with men and women who trusted God, stepped out in faith, saw miracles, conquered kingdoms, received promises, and experienced God's power. But Hebrews 11 also tells the story of…
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Faith and a Better Covenant | The Book of Hebrews | Nathan Bentley
How do you know when God is speaking to you? And what keeps you from hearing His voice? In this message, Pastor Nathan Bentley continues through Hebrews 10 and into the themes of faith and the better covenant, exploring what it means to have confidence before God, draw near to His presence, hold...
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Known by your Fruit | Christy Bentley
What does your fruit reveal about the source of your life? Jesus said, “For each tree is known by its own fruit.” But what did He actually mean? In this message, Pastor Christy Bentley takes a deeper look at Jesus' teaching about fruit, the vine and the branches, and what it really means to abide...
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Power in the Blood | The Book of Hebrews | Nathan Bentley
What does the blood of Jesus actually do for you? Hebrews 9 points us to one of the central truths of the Gospel: Jesus didn't simply offer another sacrifice—He offered Himself once and for all, securing eternal redemption through His own blood. In this message, Pastor Nathan Bentley continues…
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When Eternity Invades the Present | Tom Rakoczy
What if you're so focused on your past or worried about your future that you're missing what God wants to do in your life right now? In this powerful message, Elder Tom Rakoczy challenges us to live in the present and recognize the presence of God in the ordinary moments of our lives. Our past is...
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A Disciplined Walk | The Book of Hebrews | Mike Shamburg
Why does God's discipline sometimes feel like punishment when the Bible says it is an expression of His love? In Hebrews 12, we're challenged to lay aside every weight and sin that holds us back, run with endurance, and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. But what does it actually look like to live a...
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Powerless Christianity | Misunderstood | Douglas Sheppard
What if Christians can believe in the power of God—but still live powerless lives? In this message from the Misunderstood series, Pastor Douglas tackles one of the most debated questions in Christianity: Are the gifts of the Holy Spirit still for today? What is cessationism? What is...
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To Preach or to Prophecy | Misunderstood | Nathan Bentley
Can women preach? Did Paul really command women to remain silent in church? Few topics have created more discussion—and more division—within Christianity than the role of women in ministry. In this message from the Misunderstood series, Pastor Nathan Bentley carefully examines 1 Timothy 2, 1...
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Judge Not? | Misunderstood | Jamie Ferrara
One of the most quoted verses in the Bible is also one of the most misunderstood. Did Jesus really teach that Christians should never judge anyone? Or was He warning against a different kind of judgment altogether? In this message, Pastor Jamie Ferrara walks through Luke 6 and other key passages…
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Disclosure Day | Misunderstood | Tim Ferrara
Are aliens real? Could UFOs be demonic? What should Christians believe if the world experiences "disclosure?" In this message from the Misunderstood series, Pastor Tim explores one of the most talked-about subjects in today's culture through the lens of Scripture. Rather than building a theology...
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Putting Women in their Place | Misunderstood | Nathan Bentley
Have Christians misunderstood what the Bible teaches about women in ministry? This message tackles one of the most debated topics in Christianity: Can women preach? Can women teach? What did Paul actually mean in 1 Timothy and 1 Corinthians? In this powerful message from the Misunderstood series,...
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The Currency of God | Misunderstood | Nathan Bentley
Is money really the issue... or is there something much deeper? In this message from the Misunderstood series, Pastor Nathan challenges the way Christians think about finances, generosity, and the Kingdom of God. Using the story of Abraham and Melchizedek, James 4–5, Revelation, and Jesus' words...
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Hungry for God's Voice | Misunderstood | Joe Wegert
Have you ever wondered if God still speaks today? In this message from the Misunderstood series, Pastor Joe Wegert explores one of the most misunderstood topics in Christianity—biblical prophecy. What is prophecy? Why does Scripture tell believers to eagerly desire it? Why have so many Christians...
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Misunderstood | Nathan Bentley
What if some of the things Christians fight about most aren't actually the most important things? In the opening message of the new Misunderstood series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to examine how tradition, assumptions, and even good theology can sometimes distract us from the presence of God....
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Where You've Never Been | Jerry Van Der Veen
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of something that felt impossible? In this powerful message, Pastor Jerry reminds us that God is a promise maker and a promise keeper. Looking at Joshua and the crossing of the Jordan River, we discover that following God into new territory requires...
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Reclaiming the Wonder | Chris Regan
What happens when Christianity becomes routine? In this powerful message, Pastor Chris Regan challenges believers to rediscover the awe, wonder, and presence of God. Looking at King Hezekiah and the great revival found in 2 Chronicles 29-30, we see how a generation returned to God, destroyed…
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Thy Kingdom Come | The Book of Hebrews | Nathan Bentley
What if Jesus never came to create a religion? In this powerful message from Hebrews 7, Pastor Nathan Bentley explores the mystery of Melchizedek, the Kingdom of God, and the priesthood of Jesus Christ. Through the stories of Abraham, David, Amos, and the early Church, we discover that God's plan...
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The Priest of Pentecost | The Book of Hebrews | Nathan Bentley
What if Christianity was never meant to become a religion? In this powerful Pentecost Sunday message through Hebrews 7–8, Pastor Nathan Bentley unpacks one of the most overlooked truths in the Bible: Jesus did not come to create another religious system—He came to restore relationship between God...
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Anchor of the Soul | The Book of Hebrews | Nathan Bentley
In this powerful continuation through Hebrews 6 and 7, we explore one of the deepest questions of the Christian life: 👉 Is Jesus truly the anchor of your soul? This message goes beyond the debate of “once saved always saved” and dives into the deeper issue underneath it all: trust, surrender…
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The Security of Salvation | The Book of Hebrews | Nathan Bentley
Can a Christian lose their salvation? Hebrews 5 and 6 contain some of the most debated and misunderstood passages in the entire Bible. In this message, we unpack what Hebrews is actually teaching about: Eternal security vs conditional security What it means to be “sealed” by the Holy Spirit Why…
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Division of Soul and Spirit | The Book of Hebrews | Nathan Bentley
What does it mean to truly enter the rest of God? In Hebrews 4, we’re given both an invitation and a warning. The Israelites saw God move… heard His promises… and still didn’t enter His rest. Not because God failed—but because unbelief led to disobedience, and disobedience hardened their hearts....
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Greater than Moses | The Book of Hebrews | Nathan Bentley
What does it actually mean to believe in Jesus? In Hebrews 3, we see a powerful comparison: Jesus is greater than Moses—not just as a servant in God’s house, but as the Son over it. But the message doesn’t stop there. The writer gives a serious warning: 👉 Don’t harden your heart. The Israelites...
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On Account of the Angels | The Book of Hebrews | Nathan Bentley
Why does Hebrews spend so much time talking about angels—and what does that mean for us today? In this message, we continue through Hebrews 1–2 and uncover a truth that brings clarity to a spiritually confused culture: Jesus is not just part of the spiritual realm—He is it. The early believers…
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Don’t Drift | The Book of Hebrews | Nathan Bentley
This powerful message from Pastor Nathan walks through the opening of Hebrews and delivers a much-needed wake-up call for believers who may be drifting in their faith without even realizing it. Teaching through Hebrews 1–2, Pastor Nathan unpacks who Jesus truly is—not just a prophet or teacher…
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Easter | Nathan Bentley
What if the biggest question this Easter isn’t “Do you believe Jesus rose?” —but “What are you doing with the Holy Spirit?” In this powerful Resurrection Sunday message, Pastor Nathan goes beyond the familiar story of the empty tomb and challenges us with a deeper reality: The same Spirit that...
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Palm Sunday | Nathan Bentley
What if we’ve misunderstood one of the most important moments in the life of Jesus? In this powerful Palm Sunday message, Pastor Nathan challenges us to look beyond tradition and rediscover the true meaning behind the cry of “Hosanna.” While many see it as a celebration, its original meaning was…
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Finish the Assignment | The Promised Land | Tim Ferrara
What if the greatest danger in your faith isn’t failing to start—but failing to finish? In this powerful message, Finish the Assignment, Pastor Tim challenges us to move beyond passion and into faithful obedience over time. Many believers start strong with zeal, excitement, and clear…
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Now, Not Yet | The Promised Land | Douglas Sheppard
What do you do when God gives a promise—but the fulfillment seems far away? Pastor Douglas explores the tension believers often experience between what God has promised and what we see happening right now. Throughout Scripture, God’s promises unfold across generations and according to His perfect...
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Taking the Land | The Promised Land | Nathan Bentley
What does it really mean to step into the promises of God? In this powerful message, Taking the Land, Pastor Nathan walks through the story of Joshua leading Israel into the Promised Land and challenges believers to move from simply surviving spiritually to possessing what God has promised. For...
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Floods on Dry Ground | The Promised Land | Nathan Bentley
What happens when spiritual hunger meets the promise of God? In this powerful message, Pastor Nathan unpacks Isaiah’s prophetic promise that God will pour out His Spirit on thirsty people. “Floods on Dry Ground” reminds us that revival does not begin with programs or hype—it begins with hunger....
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Use Your Imagination | The Promised Land | Nathan Bentley
What if the reason many believers never step fully into God’s promises isn’t a lack of faith… but a lack of holy imagination? In this powerful message, Pastor Nathan walks through Joshua’s final challenge to Israel. God had been faithful. He kept every promise. He fought every battle. But Israel...
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Are we there yet? | The Promised Land | Nathan Bentley
In this powerful message, Pastor Nathan continues the Promised Land series by reminding us that the journey of faith is less about arriving at a destination and more about learning to trust God’s presence along the way. Drawing from the lives of Abraham and Moses, this sermon challenges believers...
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Giants in the Land | The Promised Land | Nathan Bentley
What if the very thing standing between you and God’s promise isn’t the land—but the giants you see in it? In this powerful message, Giants in the Land, Pastor Nathan walks us through Numbers and the journey of Israel on the edge of the Promised Land. What they encountered wasn’t just fortified...
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Faith in the Waiting | The Promised Land | Nathan Bentley
In this message, Pastor Nathan continues The Promised Land series with a powerful reminder that God often does His deepest work in the waiting. Tracing the story from Genesis to Abraham, we see a man called out of comfort, culture, and certainty into a promise he could not yet see. Abraham’s…
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Mission Sunday | Disciples Ignite, Intercede, & Influence | Chris Regan
Igniting the Flame: Cultivating a Missional Life Through Acts 13Pastor Chris preaches about the importance of being a missional church dedicated to spreading the gospel, as highlighted in Acts 13. Emphasizing the need for spiritual preparedness and cultivation of a life of prayer, Chris recounts...
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Who's Influencing You? | Disciples Ignite, Intercede, & Influence | Nathan Bentley
In a world dominated by screens, algorithms, and constant noise, Pastor Nathan challenges us to examine who—and what—is influencing our lives. While modern culture spends hours shaping our thoughts through digital influence, Scripture calls believers to be shaped by intimacy with God, not just...
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Strike the Ground | Disciples Ignite, Intercede, & Influence | Douglas Sheppard
In this powerful message, Pastor Douglas calls the church beyond routine, surface-level prayer and into a life of true intercession. Preaching from a place of lived experience, he reminds us that fasting and prayer are often met with resistance—not because they are ineffective, but because they…
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Ignite | Disciples Ignite, Intercede, and Influence | Nathan Bentley
In this sermon, Pastor Nathan calls the church into a holy reset through fasting and revival, inviting us into a focused season of consecration from January 4–25. Fasting is not about earning God’s favor or manipulating outcomes—it’s about surrender. In a culture of comfort and constant...
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The Gift Giver | Disciples Ignite, Intercede, & Influence | Nathan Bentley
In this sermon from LifePoint Church, the discussion revolves around the importance of understanding and using the spiritual gifts that God has bestowed on individuals. The sermon, based on Ephesians 4:7-13, emphasizes how these gifts are given by grace and are essential for building up the body…
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Christmas Eve Sermon | 7pm | Nathan Bentley
This Christmas Eve, Pastor Nathan led LifePoint Church into a powerful and unexpected place—not Luke 2, but Luke 15—revealing the heart of God as an all-consuming fire. Drawing from Hebrews 12:29, “Our God is a consuming fire,”this message reframed Christmas not as a quiet, sentimental moment…
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Love Came Down | The Light Has Come | Nathan Bentley
In this powerful Advent message, Pastor Nathan invites us to encounter the love of God not as a concept, but as a living, pursuing reality. Drawing from the prophetic story of Hosea, we see a vivid picture of God’s relentless love toward an unfaithful people. Just as Hosea pursued Gomer despite…
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Joy Unspeakable | The Light Has Come | Nathan Bentley
In this message, Pastor Nathan walks us through the raw honesty of Habakkuk and the broken repentance of King David, showing how real faith engages God even when life doesn’t make sense. Habakkuk boldly brings his questions and complaints before the Lord, reminding us that God is not threatened…
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Prophecy of Peace | The Light Has Come | Nathan Bentley
In this Advent sermon, Pastor Nathan unpacks one of the most powerful themes of the season—Peace—and how it’s inseparably connected to humility. Advent is more than counting down to Christmas; it’s about preparing our hearts to receive Jesus, the One who fulfills God’s ancient promises. This…
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Hope in the Darkness | The Light Has Come | Mike Shamburg
In this powerful Advent message, Pastor Mike reminds us that no matter how heavy or dark life may feel, Jesus is the light that breaks through every shadow. Stepping in for Pastor Nathan, he brings a timely and hope-filled word to launch our Advent series, The Light Has Come. Journey with us as…
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Be Decisive | Jeremiah's Lament | Nathan Bentley
In this powerful final message of our Jeremiah series, Pastor Nathan challenges us to wake up, break free from cultural compromise, and choose—once and for all—whom we will serve. Drawing from Jeremiah and Revelation, he exposes the patterns of modern Babylon and the spiritual fog that keeps...
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Thus Says The Lord | Jeremiah's Lament | Nathan Bentley
Dive into this powerful message from our Jeremiah’s Lament series as Pastor Nathan unpacks the difference between reformation and true revival. Through Jeremiah’s life, we explore a people who gave God lip service while their hearts remained far from Him—and how the same temptation exists today....
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This is a podcast from LifePoint Church in San Tan Valley, ArizonaSenior Pastor Nathan BentleyFor more on LifePoint Church go to lifepointaz.com
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