Lifepoint Baptist Church Services

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Sunday Morning Sermon
Title: The Good Life: Blessed Through Persecution
Date: November 1, 2026
Passage: Matthew 5:10-12

Continuing the Acts of Jesus series, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister considers the good life Jesus describes in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus came to reconcile the lost to His Father, yet He faced hatred, false accusations, persecution, and suffering. His experience reminds us that faithful obedience does not guarantee peace with the world. As citizens of His kingdom, we depend on His grace, pursue righteousness, extend mercy, and find joy in Him even through opposition.

Matthew 5:10-12
10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Wednesday Night Sermon
Title: How to Study the Bible: Understanding Words and Their Original Audience
Date: October 28, 2026
Passages Cited: Ephesians 1:1; Romans 1:7; James 1:1

How do we understand what God intended Scripture to mean? In this second installment on studying the Bible, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister reviews the four steps of interpretation presented in Grasping God's Word: understanding the text in its original setting, recognizing the differences between that setting and ours, identifying the enduring principle, and applying that meaning today.

The lesson then introduces the first law of interpretation: definition. Words mean something, and biblical letters addressed real people in specific circumstances. Using Ephesians 1:1, Romans 1:7, and James 1:1 as examples, Pastor Stotmeister emphasizes discovering the meaning already present in Scripture and approaching interpretation with humility and honesty.

Ephesians 1:1
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Romans 1:7
7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

James 1:1
1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Sunday Evening Sermon
Title: How Then Can I Do This: Resisting Temptation and Trusting God's Presence
Series: Back to the Beginning: A Study in Genesis
Date: October 25, 2026
Passage: Genesis 39:1-23

Sold by his brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph experienced both remarkable favor and painful injustice. Continuing the series "Back to the Beginning: A Study in Genesis," Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister traces God's sovereign work in Joseph's life, his service in Potiphar's house, and the temptation and false accusation that led to his imprisonment. Joseph's refusal to sin against God challenges us to resist temptation and flee from it, while God's presence with Joseph reminds us that being far from home does not mean being alone.

Genesis 39:1-23
1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.
2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
3 And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
4 And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
5 And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.
6 And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.
7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.
8 But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;
9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
10 And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.
11 And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
12 And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.
13 And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,
14 That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice:
15 And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out.
16 And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.
17 And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:
18 And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.
19 And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.
20 And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.
21 But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
22 And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.
23 The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Sunday Morning Sermon
Title: Blessed Are the Peacemakers: True Peace Through Jesus Christ
Date: October 25, 2026
Passage: Matthew 5:1-9

What does it mean to be a peacemaker? In this message, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister considers Jesus' words, “Blessed are the peacemakers,” and the truth that lasting peace is found in Jesus Christ. From the failures of worldly efforts to secure peace to the conflicts that arise within the church, this message challenges us to recognize selfishness, pride, and ambition as obstacles to peace and to consider Christ's call to be peacemakers.

Matthew 5:1-9
1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Wednesday Night Sermon
Title: When God Speaks: Studying His Word with a Receptive Heart
Date: October 21, 2026
Passage: Romans 12:1-3

When God speaks, what does He say? Introducing the series "How to Study the Bible," Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister explains why understanding and obeying God's Word should become our lifelong passion. Because God has spoken and intends to be understood, we must approach Scripture humbly, carefully, intently, and honestly. Sound principles of interpretation help protect us from bending the Bible to our own desires. When skillful study meets a receptive heart, we can expect God's Word to bear fruit in our faith and practice.

Romans 12:1-3
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Sunday Evening Sermon
Title: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men: Responding to Hatred with Peace
Series: Back to the Beginning
Date: October 18, 2026
Passage: Genesis 37:12-36

Joseph's brothers allowed jealousy and hatred to grow into a plot against their own brother. Continuing his study in Genesis, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister traces Joseph's journey to his brothers and considers the parallels between their rejection of Joseph and the rejection of Jesus Christ. The message calls us to demonstrate peace and goodwill even in a sinful world, pointing others to the Savior.

Genesis 37:12-36
12 And his brethren went to feed their father's flock in Shechem.
13 And Israel said unto Joseph, Do not thy brethren feed the flock in Shechem? come, and I will send thee unto them. And he said to him, Here am I.
14 And he said to him, Go, I pray thee, see whether it be well with thy brethren, and well with the flocks; and bring me word again. So he sent him out of the vale of Hebron, and he came to Shechem.
15 And a certain man found him, and, behold, he was wandering in the field: and the man asked him, saying, What seekest thou?
16 And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their flocks.
17 And the man said, They are departed hence; for I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan. And Joseph went after his brethren, and found them in Dothan.
18 And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.
19 And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh.
20 Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams.
21 And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him.
22 And Reuben said unto them, Shed no blood, but cast him into this pit that is in the wilderness, and lay no hand upon him; that he might rid him out of their hands, to deliver him to his father again.
23 And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colours that was on him;
24 And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it.
25 And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.
26 And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?
27 Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh. And his brethren were content.
28 Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.
29 And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.
30 And he returned unto his brethren, and said, The child is not; and I, whither shall I go?
31 And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood;
32 And they sent the coat of many colours, and they brought it to their father; and said, This have we found: know now whether it be thy son's coat or no.
33 And he knew it, and said, It is my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces.
34 And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.
35 And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning. Thus his father wept for him.
36 And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Sunday Morning Sermon
Title: The Good Life: Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
Date: October 18, 2026
Passage: Matthew 5:8

What does it mean to be pure in heart? Continuing through the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister explains that Jesus cares about the heart behind our obedience. Citizens of His kingdom examine their own hearts and minds, seeking the good of others instead of pursuing selfish ambitions. Pride turns our attention toward ourselves and causes us to lose sight of God. This message calls us to remember our dependence on Christ and consider His promise: the pure in heart shall see God.

Matthew 5:8
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Wednesday Night Sermon
Title: Getting The Message (Ruth) (Ruth 1:19-22)
Date: October 14, 2026
Passage: Ruth 1:19-22

How can we recognize God's faithful care when we do not know how the story will unfold? Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister considers Naomi and Ruth's story, the kindness of Boaz, and the role of a near kinsman in preserving a family's name and inheritance. Through the laws concerning the land and the year of Jubilee, this message explores God's provision and our accountability to Him.

Ruth 1:19-22
19 So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi?
20 And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.
21 I went out full, and the LORD hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the LORD hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me?
22 So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess, her daughter in law, with her, which returned out of the country of Moab: and they came to Bethlehem in the beginning of barley harvest.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Sunday Morning Sermon
Title: The Key Motivator of Mercy is Compassion
Date: October 11, 2026
Passage: Matthew 5:1-7

In this message from Matthew 5:1-7, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister continues through the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes, showing how the merciful respond to injustice with the mind of Christ. Mercy is not weakness or indifference, but a kingdom response shaped by compassion, grace, and the mercy God has shown to us.

Matthew 5:1-7
1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Wednesday Night Sermon
Title: The House of Pharez
Date: October 7, 2026
Passage: Genesis 38:6-30

In this message, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister preaches from Genesis 38 and considers the surprising prayer of Ruth 4:12 concerning the house of Pharez. Through a difficult and sobering passage, we see God's sovereignty at work preserving the line of Judah and pointing forward to the promised Messiah.

Genesis 38:6-30
6 And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar.
7 And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him.
8 And Judah said unto Onan, Go in unto thy brother's wife, and marry her, and raise up seed to thy brother.
9 And Onan knew that the seed should not be his; and it came to pass, when he went in unto his brother's wife, that he spilled it on the ground, lest that he should give seed to his brother.
10 And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also.
11 Then said Judah to Tamar his daughter in law, Remain a widow at thy father's house, till Shelah my son be grown: for he said, Lest peradventure he die also, as his brethren did. And Tamar went and dwelt in her father's house.
12 And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah's wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheepshearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite.
13 And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold thy father in law goeth up to Timnath to shear his sheep.
14 And she put her widow's garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife.
15 When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot; because she had covered her face.
16 And he turned unto her by the way, and said, Go to, I pray thee, let me come in unto thee; (for he knew not that she was his daughter in law.) And she said, What wilt thou give me, that thou mayest come in unto me?
17 And he said, I will send thee a kid from the flock. And she said, Wilt thou give me a pledge, till thou send it?
18 And he said, What pledge shall I give thee? And she said, Thy signet, and thy bracelets, and thy staff that is in thine hand. And he gave it her, and came in unto her, and she conceived by him.
19 And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood.
20 And Judah sent the kid by the hand of his friend the Adullamite, to receive his pledge from the woman's hand: but he found her not.
21 Then he asked the men of that place, saying, Where is the harlot, that was openly by the way side? And they said, There was no harlot in this place.
22 And he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her; and also the men of the place said, that there was no harlot in this place.
23 And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her.
24 And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.
25 When she was brought forth, she sent to her father in law, saying, By the man, whose these are, am I with child: and she said, Discern, I pray thee, whose are these, the signet, and bracelets, and staff.
26 And Judah acknowledged them, and said, She hath been more righteous than I; because that I gave her not to Shelah my son. And he knew her again no more.
27 And it came to pass in the time of her travail, that, behold, twins were in her womb.
28 And it came to pass, when she travailed, that the one put out his hand: and the midwife took and bound upon his hand a scarlet thread, saying, This came out first.
29 And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken forth? this breach be upon thee: therefore his name was called Pharez.
30 And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Sunday Evening Sermon
Title: The Generations of Esau: Earthly Gain and Eternal Loss
Date: October 4, 2026
Passage: Genesis 36

In this message from Genesis 36, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister continues the series through Genesis by considering the generations of Esau. Though Esau gained wealth, land, descendants, and influence, his life stands as a sobering reminder that earthly gain is no substitute for spiritual inheritance and eternal blessing.

Genesis 36
1 Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom.
2 Esau took his wives of the daughters of Canaan; Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite;
3 And Bashemath Ishmael's daughter, sister of Nebajoth.
4 And Adah bare to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath bare Reuel;
5 And Aholibamah bare Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, which were born unto him in the land of Canaan.
6 And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob.
7 For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle.
8 Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom.
9 And these are the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites in mount Seir:
10 These are the names of Esau's sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau.
11 And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.
12 And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau's son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau's wife.
13 And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
14 And these were the sons of Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon, Esau's wife: and she bare to Esau Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.
15 These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,
16 Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah.
17 And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
18 And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau's wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau's wife.
19 These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes.
20 These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,
21 And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.
22 And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan's sister was Timna.
23 And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
24 And these are the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this was that Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.
25 And the children of Anah were these; Dishon, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah.
26 And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.
27 The children of Ezer are these; Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan.
28 The children of Dishan are these; Uz, and Aran.
29 These are the dukes that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,
30 Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these are the dukes that came of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir.
31 And these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.
32 And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.
33 And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
34 And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.
35 And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.
36 And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.
37 And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.
38 And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.
39 And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
40 And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,
41 Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,
42 Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,
43 Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Sunday Morning Sermon
Title: What Do You Crave?
Date: October 4, 2026
Passage: Matthew 5:1-6

In this message, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister preaches from Matthew 5:1-6 on what it means to hunger and thirst after righteousness. Jesus teaches that those who crave righteousness will be filled, and this sermon calls us to examine what we desire, how we trust Christ, and how we use what God has given us to do good and serve others in His kingdom.

Matthew 5:1-6
1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Wednesday Night Sermon
Title: Right in God's Eyes: A Redeemer, a Restored Name, and a Son
Date: September 30, 2026
Passage: Ruth 4:9-17

In this message from Ruth 4:9-17, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister preaches on Boaz standing before the elders and witnesses to redeem all that belonged to Elimelech, Chilion, and Mahlon, taking Ruth as his wife and raising up the name of the dead upon his inheritance. What began with loss, famine, and bitterness ends with redemption, provision, blessing, and a son placed in Naomi's arms. In the days when every man did that which was right in his own eyes, God was still working what was right in His eyes.

Ruth 4:9-17
9 And Boaz said unto the elders, and unto all the people, Ye are witnesses this day, that I have bought all that was Elimelech's, and all that was Chilion's and Mahlon's, of the hand of Naomi.
10 Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye are witnesses this day.
11 And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem:
12 And let thy house be like the house of Pharez, whom Tamar bare unto Judah, of the seed which the LORD shall give thee of this young woman.
13 So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in unto her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bare a son.
14 And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel.
15 And he shall be unto thee a restorer of thy life, and a nourisher of thine old age: for thy daughter in law, which loveth thee, which is better to thee than seven sons, hath born him.
16 And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her bosom, and became nurse unto it.
17 And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Sunday Evening Sermon
Title: Life and Death
Date: September 27, 2026
Passage: Genesis 35:16-22

In this message, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister continues the series "Back to the Beginning" with a sermon from Genesis 35:16-22. Through the death of Rachel, the birth of Benjamin, and Reuben's sin, this passage reminds us that life is filled with both ordinary days and painful moments, and that God gives His Word to teach us how to walk through life and death faithfully.

Genesis 35:16-22
16 And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour.
17 And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son also.
18 And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin.
19 And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.
20 And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave: that is the pillar of Rachel's grave unto this day.
21 And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Edar.
22 And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine: and Israel heard it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve:

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Sunday Morning Sermon
Title: The Good Life (Part 3)
Date: September 27, 2026
Passage: Matthew 5:1-5

In this message, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister continues preaching through the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus teaches what life in His kingdom looks like, showing that the truly blessed life is found in humility, repentance, and meekness before God.

Matthew 5:1-5
1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Wednesday Night Sermon
Title: Spoiled
Date: September 23, 2026
Passage: Ruth 3:13-18

In this Wednesday night message, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister preaches from Ruth 3:13-18, showing how Boaz and Ruth respond with faith, patience, and integrity when a nearer kinsman seems ready to spoil the story. Rather than forcing the outcome, they trust the Lord to work through what is right.

Ruth 3:13-18
13 Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman's part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the LORD liveth: lie down until the morning.
14 And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she rose up before one could know another. And he said, Let it not be known that a woman came into the floor.
15 Also he said, Bring the vail that thou hast upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her: and she went into the city.
16 And when she came to her mother in law, she said, Who art thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her.
17 And she said, These six measures of barley gave he me; for he said to me, Go not empty unto thy mother in law.
18 Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Sunday Evening Sermon
Title: The Church Jesus Builds
Date: September 20, 2026
Passage: Acts 2:41-47

In this Sunday Evening Sermon from Acts 2, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister points to the early church as a powerful portrait of what Jesus builds through His people. After the preaching of the gospel at Pentecost, the church continued steadfastly in doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayers, showing the marks of a people transformed by Christ and devoted to His mission.

Acts 2:41-47
41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Sunday Morning Sermon
Title: Frail Faith in a Strong Savior: Help Thou Mine Unbelief
Date: September 20, 2026
Passage: Mark 9:14-29

In this Sunday Morning Sermon, LifePoint Baptist Church hears a message from Mark 9:14-29 on bringing weak and struggling faith to the Lord Jesus Christ. After the mount of transfiguration, Christ meets a desperate father, helpless disciples, and a suffering son, showing that our hope is not in the strength of our faith, but in the strength of our Savior.

Mark 9:14-29
14 And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.
15 And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.
16 And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?
17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;
18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.
19 He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.
20 And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.
21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.
22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
26 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.
27 But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.
28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?
29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Wednesday Night Sermon
Title: Virtuous: A Reputation Known By All
Date: September 16, 2026
Passage: Ruth 3:1-11

In this message, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister continues the Wednesday Night Series "Ruth, Right in God's Eyes" with the message "Virtuous." From Ruth 3:1-11, he preaches on Ruth's faith, obedience, and testimony, showing how God works through grace, providence, and redemption in the lives of His people.

Ruth 3:1-11
1 Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee?
2 And now is not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens thou wast? Behold, he winnoweth barley to night in the threshingfloor.
3 Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor: but make not thyself known unto the man, until he shall have done eating and drinking.
4 And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.
5 And she said unto her, All that thou sayest unto me I will do.
6 And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her.
7 And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.
8 And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.
9 And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.
10 And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.
11 And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.

LifePoint Baptist Church
Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister
https://lpforme.com

Sunday Evening Sermon
Title: Some Golden Daybreak: The Promise of Christ's Coming
Date: September 13, 2026
Passage: Revelation 22:12-21

In this Sunday evening message, Pastor Jarrod Stotmeister preaches from Revelation 22 on the certainty of Christ's return and the eternal hope of those who belong to Him. As the church looks toward that glorious day, God's people are reminded to stay faithful, worship Christ, and live with eternity in view.

Revelation 22:12-21
12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.