Lenexa Baptist Church

The Jewish people were privileged and given priority in so many ways. God birthed the nation. They were brought forth by God from the barren wombs of Sarah and Rebekah. They were led by God out of Egypt. They had seen His power and might and grace. Even more than this, they had been given His Word. God had spoken to the nation and given them His Word on tablets of stone. They received so many privileges and so many blessings. Instead of these great privileges leading them to the feet of Jesus, they became a basis of defense against their need of salvation. We are not immune from this same mentality. We, too, have been given privileges. Not in the same way as Israel, but privileges, nonetheless. All the privileges that God has given, without salvation through faith in Christ, will not save us, but ultimately rise up against us on the last day and pronounce us guilty. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we continue our study in Romans. This weekend we will also have the privilege of participating in communion. Weekend worship is a Friday decision. Make the decision now to be part of God’s people as we gather around His Word and sing His praises.

— Pastor Chad

Paul spends a lot of time explaining the sinfulness of man. It is the focus of our text this week and for the next several weeks. In my study, I have often thought to myself, why can’t we just get this in one verse? Why not just summarize it in a paragraph? Why three chapters drilling down on the sinfulness of man? Then the Spirit reminds me that until we have plummeted the depths of our sinfulness, we will not fully appreciate the depths of God’s mercy and grace. Until we are aware of our guilt, we may sing about amazing grace, but we will not feel that grace is amazing. In this text, Paul takes ALL of us to the depths. We are all brought to the point of crying out for mercy and then we find ourselves in a position to rejoice in the sheer blessedness and relief of the good news of Jesus Christ. It is going to be a great weekend together in worship and the study of God’s Word. I pray that you will join us. Now more than ever we need Christ, and we need each other.

— Pastor Chad

We live in a difficult day. The moral decline of our nation is more rapid than ever. The sacred nature of marriage is collapsing. The dignity of man as made in the image of God is under attack. Life is no longer sacred. Truth has eroded into relativism. Our world is filled with self-indulgence and lies, and yet, God has seen fit in His sovereignty to give us the PRIVILEGE of serving Him at this time in this generation. What do Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abed-nego, Nehemiah, Esther, Zerubbabel, Mordecai, and Jeremiah all have in common? They were sacrificially loyal and faithful during a time of exile. They were faithful in the midst of a dark, evil and pagan day. Make no mistake, days such as ours are the days when heroes are born. We are the Lord’s sling and spear. No matter how tough the times may get, we will remain faithful holding out the Word of truth and the light of the gospel because we know that Jesus wins. Never underestimate the power of showing up. Each week, as we gather for worship, we make a bold statement to the world. As we clog up the streets, fill the parking lot, and run shuttles, we let our community know that there is still a group of people at the corner of 87th and Lackman who believes that God is good, heaven and hell are real, Jesus saves, and the Bible is true. Make plans to worship with us.

This weekend is special. As part of our worship, on Sunday morning, we will ordain five men to the deacon ministry, and on Sunday night at 5 pm, we will ordain two men to pastoral ministry. These moments are mission critical, and I pray that you will join us.

— Pastor Chad

Our passage this week brings us into some of the most controversial territory in all of God’s Word. More than this, we find a statement of judgment from God that is unrivaled in its severity and finality as we find a biblical explanation for the confusion of our world today. When God is rejected and exchanged for lies and idols, everything tends towards moral and spiritual chaos. Is there hope? This is so important, because by the time we get to v.32, we are all nailed to the wall as guilty. Is there hope? Absolutely. The gospel always brings hope! We must never shy away from passages such as these. We are withdrawing from our responsibility if we fail to address these passages and relate it to our world. What a tragedy it would be if all we offered was condemnation without also bringing the gospel to those in need. For this reason, I pray that all our biblical preaching here at LBC would also be Christ-centered and gospel-centered preaching that men and women might find the saving power of Christ. Make a decision today to join us for worship. Don’t wait until the last minute. If you do, you might be persuaded by a drop of rain or a comfortable bed. We all need Christ, and we all need each other. I look forward to seeing you this weekend.

— Pastor Chad

If God is just and punishes sin, where is His wrath and justice against sin? The world sins and goes on about their lives. The answer to this question is found in the first verse of our passage this week. Romans 1:18 says, “The wrath of God IS revealed from heaven….” This means, any culture that rejects the Word of God by which they must be saved will experience the wrath of God. God will give them over to their sinful desires. He will take away the restraints allowing them to indulge in all kinds of indecency, immorality and violence. That culture will become like the days of Noah. Where is the wrath of God on our culture? We are going through it right now. These next few weeks in Romans will not paint a pretty picture. That picture will look a lot like the days in which we live, and that is the wrath of God. Just as the righteousness of God is revealed from heaven, the wrath of God is revealed from heaven, and man is without excuse. I pray you will join us this weekend as we continue in Romans. These are critical passages to understanding the world in which we live, our conflict with sin and our need of the gospel. Invite a friend, a colleague or a neighbor as we look to the God who has made Himself evident and points us to the only means of salvation in His Son, Jesus Christ.

— Pastor Chad

Have you ever experienced a moment in your life when you were ashamed of the gospel? We live in a culture and world that opposes the gospel message. In today’s culture, we often find ourselves in situations where the gospel is challenged, and we struggle to find our voice. The Roman culture was no different. The darkness has always hated the light. The gospel has always been challenged. Make no mistake. If you take a hard stand on the gospel and the exclusivity of Christ to save, you turn yourself broadside to the world, and you will take some hits. We must not be ashamed. That is the testimony of Paul, and it is his message to us. I pray you will join us this weekend as we continue our study in Romans. We worship every Saturday night at 5 pm, and we have a number of services at a variety of locations on Sunday morning. Let’s gather to worship this weekend and declare to our community – we are not ashamed!

— Pastor Chad

In my 20 years of ministry, I have never preached through Romans. It has been said that a faithful preacher will lead his congregation through Romans at least twice. As I begin my 21st year of preaching, I realized I had better get started on my first.

Romans is critical to our faith. No other book of the Bible has had a greater effect on church history. Martin Luther’s study of Romans was the impetus for the Reformation. Romans is the essence of Christianity. Romans is an Old Testament commentary. Chapters 9-11 contain at least 40 Old Testament quotations. Paul wanted everyone to know that Christianity is not simply a split off of Judaism. Instead, Christianity is Judaism that has flourished to its fulfillment in Christ.

No other book of the Bible more clearly explains the Gospel. It sits in the lead chair of all of Paul’s epistles. I have come to a firm conviction that if you only have one book of the Bible, you must have Romans.

If you have never been led through a verse by verse study, I would encourage you to be faithful during this series. Certainly there are far more gifted and far more intelligent expositors who can lead you through Romans in the hundreds of series available online.

However, there is something special about walking through this book in the unity and fellowship of a family of faith. Romans is not my favorite book of the Bible, but my preparation for this study has already begun to work in my heart in a way that no other study has. My joy in preaching is simply sharing with you not only what God has taught me, but how His Word is changing me and hopefully changing us. It’s going to be a great adventure. I pray you will be here this weekend as the journey begins.

— Pastor Chad

We have finally come to the end of 2 Samuel this weekend. I love the way the book ends. The Bible is written in such a way that each author, inspired by God faithfully records His Word, then passes it on to the next, continuing the divine narrative across generations. Every book is pointing us to one person who will die in one place for the sins of man. There are some points that you can’t miss when you are studying and interpreting the Word of God. This is one of them. The means by which we approach God is by God’s provision of a sacrifice that will come from one nation, one tribe, one family, and by one man. He will be the Son of David, and he will die at one place, Calvary. Outside of Him, there is no way, there is no truth, and there is no life. What a way to end our study in this marvelous book. I pray you will plan to join us for one of our services this weekend as we worship the King of kings and Lord of lords, King Jesus! — Pastor Chad

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

In 2 Samuel 23, we will delve into David’s final words and the extraordinary tales of his mighty warriors. Discover the deep reflections of a king on God’s covenant, the qualities of a just ruler, and the incredible feats of bravery performed by David’s elite fighters. Just as David’s men displayed unwavering loyalty and courage, Jesus, our ultimate Savior, demonstrated the greatest act of love and sacrifice by giving His life for us. Join us as we uncover how these timeless lessons of faith and leadership point us to the saving grace of Jesus. Come be encouraged and transformed by this message of hope and salvation.