A Teachable Spirit

Nobody wakes up in the morning and thinks, “I really hope someone corrects me today.” But if we’re going to be wise, we have to be happy about receiving correction. Easier said than done, right? Pastor Daniel reminded us that we can have comfort or growth, but we can’t have both. We learned that a little discomfort now will lead to growth later, but we have to ask! Just ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. 

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd; Senior Pastor at Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Fear Therapy

We all have phobias, things that we are afraid of, but fear at its root can paralyze us, our calling, and our destiny. In this week’s message Pastor Tammie helps us see who fear really is and how we can live a life not crippled by fear, but one that walks into everything God has for us.

A message by Pastor Tammie Floyd of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

The Benefits of Generosity

Are you living a life that will outlast you? It is so easy to get caught up in temporal things. Having stuff isn’t bad, but the way to fulfillment is not more stuff, it’s generosity. When we choose to live our lives for others, we start to see beyond “you incorporated” and begin to see the needs of others. You’re never more like Jesus than when you’re giving. In week three of our Wise Up series, Pastor Daniel showed us what it truly means to live a lifestyle of generosity.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Starting Point

In this age of technology we have infinite amounts of knowledge at our finger tips, but we tend to lack wisdom. Google receives an average of 5.6 billion searches per day. We are all searching for information, but wisdom only comes from God. In week one of Wise Up, Pastor Daniel gave us the starting place for wisdom.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Next Steps

Life often throws curveballs at us, but it’s how we handle them that determines the outcome. The secret to life isn’t just knowing what God says, it’s doing what God says. In this week’s message, we were challenged to take our next step, because our purpose is not fulfilled unless it’s lived out.

A message by Pastor Shawn McGill, Campus Pastor of Lifepoint Church Fredericksburg in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

There's Been a Change of Plans

We’ve all experienced a change of plans in our life. Prior to the resurrection, the followers of Jesus found themselves experiencing a change of plans that left them feeling hopeless. His followers became depressed, broken, and hurt. They had given everything to follow Jesus and now He was dead. Can you relate to the disciples? Have you ever felt like something in your life was ruined? When we experience these ruined situations, all we can see are the impossibilities. But our God specializes in impossibilities! One encounter with Jesus, and a little bit of faith, will breath hope into the darkest situation. Jesus changes everything! 

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Jesus is the Waymaker

What you do have that the Lord needs? Is it love, care, kindness, time, or maybe resources? Pastor Dino shared the story of how Jesus borrowed a donkey to get to and through to the people. No matter what definitions others have given you, if God can use a donkey, surely He has a purpose for you!

A message by Pastor Dino Rizzo, Executive Director of ARC

Desperate to See

Do you have a clear picture of who Jesus is? If we could just get a clear picture of Jesus, everything else in our lives would come into focus. This week, Pastor Daniel showed us that when we extend grace and show up for people, we become living examples of who Jesus is to the world around us.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd; Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Snapshots

Who do you turn to when you find yourself facing an impossible situation? At first you may try to get through it on your own, or you may even try getting advice from someone else. However, prayer should be our first response, not our last resort. This week, Pastor Daniel encouraged us to be imitators of Jesus and to have faith in His character because He is our example.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd; Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Mental Models

We all have different mental models. Our mental model about our finances has been formed by our life experiences, but these often don’t line up with God’s way of thinking. God’s model for our finances is not one of being an owner, but a steward. If God came down and gave an account of how you’re managing His finances, would He agree that you’re stewarding it in a way that honors Him? Pastor Daniel reminded us that when we shift our thinking to stewardship, we give the control back to God, the owner, and we can begin to live in freedom.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd; Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

When You Run Out

Do you feel like you are aimlessly praying but not seeing your miracle? Whatever your answer may be, the truth is that miracles and prayers are not based on our ability but on our availability. Your relationship with God is predicated on His grace, not your performance. This week Pastor Daniel reminds us that the miracle is often contained inside the instruction.

A message by Daniel Floyd; Senior Pastor at Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Pour for More

Do you struggle with the feeling of not enough-ness? Do you feel like what you have to offer is never enough? When we feel like this, we have a choice. We can live our life by the premises of the world or we can choose to live by the promises of God. The world says more. The Word says pour. Ken Costa reminded us that when we pour out our life in service of others, we find that God’s promises will be fulfilled in our lives. 

A message by Ken Costa; London-based South African banker and Christian philanthropist

The Framework

Do you prefer to think of Jesus as the baby in a manger rather than the man who was starting riots and flipping tables? Whatever your answer may be, the fundamental truth is that Jesus is God. Because He is God, and we are not, we are called to to submit to his authority and live for his purpose. This week, Pastor Daniel shows us how to put Jesus in His proper place in our lives.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd; Senior Pastor at Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, VA

Diverse City

It takes a diverse church to reach a diverse city. We’re not a church on a block, we’re a city on a hill. Pastor Jimmy Rollins, from i5 City Church, brought a powerful message that challenged us to go beyond what we’re comfortable with to reach all people. To reach people we’ve never reached, we have to do things we’ve never done.

A message by Pastor Jimmy Rollins, Lead Pastor of i5 Church at Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

It's Below The Surface

In relationships, our expectations often don’t line up with our experiences. If that gap continues, it can lead to walking away in frustration. But trees don’t fall over because the storm is strong. They fall over because the roots are weak. Pastor Daniel explains how, with God’s help, we can begin to deal with the roots in order to strengthen our relationships.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Leave It in the Garage

We put boundaries in many areas of our lives, but we often fail to put them around our relationships. There’s a misconception that setting boundaries will cause us to reject people. But we learned that there’s a difference between selfishness and stewardship. Having healthy boundaries is not about keeping people out, it’s about keeping certain behaviors out. We have one life to live and we should maximize this life for the glory of God. And in order to do that, we have to steward ourselves well with healthy boundaries.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

It All Starts Here

Have you ever been in a frustrating relationship? Are you ready for a fresh start? You can have life-giving and God-honoring relationships in every area of your life. The starting place is you.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Vision Sunday

We often feel unfulfilled because our life lacks vision. If you don’t have vision, how do you know if you’re winning in life? God has a vision for your life! When you find out what God has called you to do, it will fulfill you on the inside.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Keep Digging

Ever face resistance? While it’s tempting to pull back when facing obstacles, Pastor talks about why it’s essentail to dig in.
A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Thirsty Wells and Living Water

Throughout this series, we’ve been talking about building a life that matters, which is something we all want. But it brings up the question, what is a life that matters? We can’t open our Instagram feed, turn on our TV, or walk through the book store without being inundated by voices trying to convince us to invest our lives into this cause, product, lifestyle, success, experience, or relationship. Something in us gets it twisted. And we can point to the materialistic, consumeristic, self-focused culture and call it the problem. It perpetuates the problem, but it’s not the root of the problem. We are thirsty. We’re thirsty for approval, we’re thirsty for validation, we’re thirsty for affirmation, often looking for it from people we don’t even know. Bethany showed us this weekend that if we want to live life to our fullest potential and make a difference in the lives of others, it is only accomplished in this order: love God, love yourself, and love people. A life that matters is a life of love!

A message by Bethany Ufema, Senior Communications Director of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

The Changeover Box

Have you ever felt stuck in between seasons? The changeover box can often feel frustrating, but it’s what we do within this time that effects whether we move on to the next season. Pastor reminded us that we have to do something different to get something different. It’s not that our God isn’t able. Our season can change, if we learn to progress even when we’re still in the process. Looking through the eyes of faith, we have to learn to move on!

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Dead Ends and Temporary Detours

Have you ever been in a place where you felt like someone threw a grenade into your life?

It’s in those dead end moments that we begin to feel like we need something outside ourselves. We do whatever is in our strength, but at some point our strength runs out. Pastor Daniel reminded us that if we’ll invite God into our dead end, He’ll turn it into a temporary detour.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

An Invitation Can Change Everything

Some of the best things in our lives are a result of an invitation: the job you got, the school you were invited to, the friends you have. Invitations are powerful! By inviting someone to church, we have the power to change the trajectory of their entire life. Pastor Shawn McGill reminded us that we have no idea who or what hangs in the balance of our willingness or courage to extend an invite. But what we do know is an invitation can change everything!

A message by Pastor Shawn McGill, Campus Pastor of Lifepoint Church Fredericksburg in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Stones of Faith

In Joshua 3, several priests stepped out in faith to cross over into the Promised Land. The priests remained at the edge of the Jordan River until the entire nation crossed over safely. Taking up 12 stones from the middle of the river, they placed them as a reminder to future generations of what God had brought them through. Pastor Daniel reminded us this weekend that these stones represented the faith it took for Israel to step out. When it doesn’t make sense, God will take care of it. We just have to obey!

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Pour It Out

Have you ever wondered why God’s promises don’t seem to be working for you? Does it seem like your territory has been invaded? You have a territory that you are called to own! Through the story of Israel’s victory in 1 Samuel, Pastor Daniel showed us that the fire didn’t fall until their water was poured out; revealing three steps for how we can take back the ground that we’ve lost.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Don't Eat God's Bananas

Have you ever been stressed out or overwhelmed about your finances? Pastor Daniel reminds us that life works in sequence; God is a God of order. We can’t spend our lives comparing our blessing to someone else’s blessing. Maybe, instead, we should compare our obedience to their obedience. We can’t disobey the principle and expect to get the reward. The Bible clearly states that generosity is first, not what we have left over. God doesn’t do second!

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Power of a Dream

Have you ever dreamt that God would use you in a big way? Has something happened that caused your dream to die or to make you feel like you were unqualified? Pastor Lee Domingue, Legacy Pastor from Church of the Highlands, reminded us this weekend that our past does not disqualify us from our future! God desires for you to fulfill His dream for your life. But if we aren’t faithful with what’s in our hand, He’ll never give us what’s in our heart. Take the step and dream again! God’s got your back. He holds you in the palm of His hand. You have nothing to prove. Rest in Him. And learn the power of a dream.

A message by Pastor Lee Domingue, Legacy Pastor from Church of the Highlands, at Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Motivation Management

A steward is someone who manages or supervises something for someone else. God, the Creator of all things, has called us to be the stewards of His creation. One area that requires our stewardship is our finances. God has given you a portfolio to manage. How you manage it depends on the vision you have for it. For some people their motivation is a vacation, to pay for their kid’s college, the fear of not having enough, or to retire. Those reasons are not bad, they’re just small. God has a bigger vision for your life. Pastor Daniel shared four steps that will help us align with God’s vision for our finances. Ultimately, giving us the margin to bless others. God has given us everything we need, we just have to learn to manage it correctly.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Blessing Mindsets

Have you ever looked forward to something so much, it felt like an eternity for it to get here? Pastor Daniel explained that, just like that event you look forward to, God wants you to live your life every day excited about what’s next. God wants you to live blessed in the area of your finances. In this sermon, we will learn four mindsets that will help shape our thinking about finances. Once we change our thinking, it will change our lives.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Faith Killers and Faith Builders

Do you have everyday patterns that you can accomplish without even thinking about them? The patterns that we choose to stay in today will determine our destiny. We can choose patterns that kill our faith or patterns that build our faith. Pastor Daniel gave us some practical steps to develop and live in healthy, faith-building patterns.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

A Faith on Fire

Have you ever felt like your faith is being put to the test? God allows tests to come into our lives to reveal the strength of our faith. Faith isn’t what we know, it’s how we apply what we know. Pastor Daniel uses the Bible story of three Hebrew men who were thrown into a fiery furnace to explain how to develop a faith that’s on fire.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

It's Time to Turn the Page

Has where you’ve been, and what you’ve done, kept you living the same story over and over? Pastor Carl Lentz, Lead Pastor of Hillsong NYC, brought a word of encouragement that there is a new chapter, and a new day, no matter where you are. But you have to be willing to take the risk and turn the page.

A message by Pastor Carl Lentz, Lead Pastor of Hillsong NYC, at Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Faith's Muscle Memory

Have you ever been in a situation that felt hopeless? God intends for us to have a faith-filled life, but we may have the wrong idea about how to gain that kind of faith. While we may desire for faith to be like fairy dust that God sprinkles over us when we need it, that’s not the case. Pastor Daniel gave us four steps to exercise and build our faith so it becomes like a muscle-memory response to life’s difficulties.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Faith-Filled Perspective

Have you lost track of the dreams you had as a kid? The Bible says that God gives us each the faith to dream again.  Pastor Daniel explains how our faith can increase, depending on our perspective towards the events in our lives. God is working for and in us, so it’s not about what happens to us. As our faith grows, so does the evidence that we believe what we can’t see. 

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Wonder Upon Wonder

A message by Pastor Tammie Floyd for Women's Night at Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Vision Sunday

Is your life marked by abundance? Are you living out the purpose that God has for you? God created you on purpose for a purpose. In his Vision Sunday message, Pastor Daniel explains that there is a spiritual pathway you can take to live out the purpose you were put on this planet to fulfill. No matter where you are on this pathway to a fulfilled life, are you ready to take your next step?

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

What's Stopping You?

Have you ever noticed that the biggest life-changing moments tend to happen at the most unexpected times? Pastor Daniel walked us through scripture this weekend and clearly explained that every time someone placed their faith in Jesus, they were immediately baptized. Acts 22:14 says “Now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away calling on his name.” It’s not something you have to pray about. You don’t need to plan or prepare for it. If you believe, your very next step is to be baptized. What’s stopping you from taking your next step?

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Baptism

A simple instruction can lead to profound results. In Acts we read, “Look, here is water. Why shouldn’t I be baptized?” Simple instruction. Profound results. Pastor Daniel very clearly explained this weekend that if we have been saved and genuinely said, “Yes” to a relationship with Jesus Christ, then our very next step is water baptism. What are you waiting for?

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Living Water

Have you ever tried to avoid something or someone in your life? As good as we are at avoiding those situations, we have also become professionals at avoiding our own issues. Let’s be honest, we all have issues! But instead of addressing them, we avoid them at all cost. We tend to think, maybe if we don’t talk about them they’ll go away. Pastor Daniel showed us that we can’t heal what we won’t reveal. God is big enough to transform every area of our lives if we let Him. Invite God into the messy areas of your life and see what He can do!

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

It's Go Time

Have you thought about what eternity really means? All of us will spend forever in one of two places depending on our relationship with Jesus. Pastor Tavner Smith, Senior Pastor at Venue Church, showed us our everyday responsibility in Matthew 28:18-20. It is much bigger than our work or worries. Every person matters to God. What is He asking you to do today that will have an eternal impact on someone else?

A message by guest Pastor Tavner Smith, Senior Pastor of Venue Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Today's Decisions, Tomorrow's Fruit

What do your decisions today say about what you want your future to look like? Are they leading you to where you want to go? Pastor Daniel showed us that the decisions we make today produce the fruit of our future. James 2:14-17 says that faith without action is dead. Is there evidence of your faith beyond your words? Don’t just talk about it, be about it.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church: Fredericksburg, Virginia

Water Walker

Have you ever felt stuck? Isn’t it true that the harder we try to get out, the deeper we get into our mess? Through the story of Peter in Matthew 14, Pastor Daniel explained that we can choose to be a boat dweller or a water walker. We can play it safe and stay in the boat or we can believe for the miraculous and step out in faith. What’s keeping you in your boat?

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church: Fredericksburg, Virginia

Love Makes A Difference

No matter who you are, how you grew up or what you do, isn’t it true that all of us intrinsically want to make a difference? In Matthew, scripture shows us that the most important thing we can do is love God and love others. Love is the answer! When we begin to live a life of love, that’s when we can begin to make the biggest difference. But how do we do that? If God has called us all to make a difference and love is the answer, then what does that look like?

A message by Shawn McGill; Campus Pastor at Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

In Need of a Savior

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you felt hurt, alone, helpless, or in need of a Savior? Through the story of the Good Samaritan, Ethan reminded us that God is the only source we can look to for salvation. No matter what situation you find yourself in today, God is always there!

A message by Pastor Ethan Shockley, Fredericksburg Campus Student Pastor of Lifepoint Church: Fredericksburg, Virginia

How to Know If It's God

Have you ever been at a crossroads in your life and wished that God would just send a gigantic, blinking neon sign to show you which way to go? Pastor Daniel shared four questions we need to ask ourselves to help figure out if it’s the voice of God or the bad pizza from last night.

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church: Fredericksburg, Virginia

For God Does Speak

Have you ever witnessed a majestic sunset that seemed to be a message from God just for you? God is always speaking through creation, music, scripture, prayer, people, and worship. Shawn McGill explained how the life of Moses demonstrates how worship can be the vehicle in which we can encounter God’s presence. And it’s in His presence that God speaks the loudest and clearest.

A message by Pastor Shawn McGill; Campus Pastor at Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

A Willing Heart

Have you ever desired to hear God speak? In the story found in Luke 8, Jesus reveals how the condition of our heart can determine our ability to hear God. God is always speaking, the question is do you have the heart to hear what He is saying?  

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd, Senior Pastor of Lifepoint Church: Fredericksburg, Virginia

Ears to Hear

Amongst all the noise that life throws at you, how do you hear God speak? That’s the question this series is going to be answering over the next four weeks. A lot of people are missing out on experiencing the extraordinary truth that not only does God still speak, but He wants to speak with you personally! Today Becca Rowe laid the foundation for the rest of the series by challenging us to realize the importance of how we perceive something and how it affects how we see or receive something. God is speaking. Do you have ears to hear what He is saying to you?

A message by Becca Rowe, Executive Director of Ministries at Lifepoint Church: Fredericksburg, Virginia

Crazy Questions

Have you ever felt trapped and limited by a broken situation? Our dysfunction becomes comfortable and even though it’s broken, it’s all we know. That’s why Jesus said in John 5, “Do you want to get well?” The majority of people are unwilling to pay the price to get the miracle. We want free miracles! Pastor Daniel explained that miracles in the scripture were always followed by instruction. And if we’re unwilling to pay the price of the instruction, we will miss out on the miracle. God has given you everything you need to walk out the calling on your life, you just have to get up!
A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd; Senior Pastor at Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, VA

Love Well

A message by Pastor Jeremy Pickwell; Executive Director of Operations at Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, VA

Make Room

A message by Pastor Tammie Floyd at Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, VA

It's in the Root

A message by Pastor Daniel Floyd; Senior Pastor at Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, VA