LRPC Sermon Archives
376 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingArchives of the weekly teachings at Linden Road Presbyterian Church in Mansfield Ohio. You’ll also find archives of other useful conversations that Pastor Tom Roepke engages in from time to time.
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Want the Better Way? | The Book of Ruth - Week 6 | Father's Day
June 14, 2024 16:27 - 34 minutes - 63.8 MBWe’re wrapping up Ruth and Boaz’s story this week. Maybe you’ve been following along, and you believe in the goodness of God. But you don’t see it in your life. God has good plans for you—even better than you can imagine. We’re talking about it more at church. Check out the Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
What's Your Next Chapter?- Book of Ruth - Week 5
June 08, 2024 13:42 - 37 minutes - 69.5 MBAll of us are busy, right? With so much going on, it can seem impossible to think about the future, but the choices we make today impact the rest of our lives. How do you balance the busyness with God’s plan for your life? This week we will learn 3 simple actions that can help us write our next chapter in life. Check out the Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
When "Just Friends" Isn't Enough: An Awkward Harvest. | The Book of Ruth | Week 4
June 01, 2024 18:39 - 29 minutes - 55 MBEver been there? Stuck in a confusing relationship that needs a definition? ♀️♂️ Join us as we explore the story of Ruth and Boaz in the Book of Ruth. It's harvest time, and things are about to get a little awkward... This message will help you navigate those confusing "what are we?" moments and discover how faith can guide you towards deeper connections. Check out the Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
The Book of Ruth - Looking for the Right Person?
May 24, 2024 19:08 - 37 minutes - 68.4 MBLooking for lasting love? We're going to exploresthe Book of Ruth and uncover 4 key signs to identify a potential soulmate! Let's learn how Boaz, a righteous man, recognizes Ruth's character and shows his consideration. Learn why it's important to be with someone who uplifts you and is approved by those you trust. Check out the Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
Looking for the Best Love? - The Book of Ruth - Week 2
May 19, 2024 12:18 - 36 minutes - 67.1 MBDo you wonder why relationships are so complicated? How can you find the love you really want? We’re talking about it this week at church. Check out the Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
Sometimes You Got To Walk Away. - The Book of Ruth - Wk 1
May 12, 2024 00:47 - 34 minutes - 64.2 MBWe often define our lives by the big moments. But most of our lives consist of ordinary chapters. They may not feel significant, but ultimately end up changing everything. In our new series, The Book of Ruth, we'll discover the hidden beauty of life’s small moments. This week: Sometimes You've Got to Walk Away. Check out the Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
From Revival to Unrest - Mornings with Mark | 5.6.24
May 07, 2024 10:43 - 38 minutes - 71.5 MBPastor Tom Roepke joined Heartfelt Radio host Mark Zimmerman on Mornings with Mark to talk about the current campus unrest in response to the Israel and Palestine conflict...and we touched on the changes in the Methodist Church from the recent General Assembly.
Are You Abiding? | What's in a Name | Wk 8
May 05, 2024 10:20 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBThis is the final message in our "What's in a Name?" series! We've been exploring the power and meaning behind Jesus' names in the Gospel of John Today, Jesus uses a beautiful metaphor - the vine and the branches - to reveal a deeper meaning behind "abiding" in Him. Let's unpack how this metaphor expands on the concept of "many rooms" in the Father's house. What it means to truly abide in Jesus and the benefits it brings. How YOU can become a fruitful branch, living a life connected to the ...
What's In a Name? |Week 7 | Stop Asking the Wrong Questions!
April 27, 2024 11:09 - 32 minutes - 60.1 MBIn this week's message in our series What's in A Name?, we continue exploring the profound meaning behind Jesus' names and titles. Picking up where we left off, Pastor Tom dives into John 14:6, unpacking the powerful statement: "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Through a series of thought-provoking questions Jesus' disciples asked, He clarifies and crystallizes the answer to the most important question of all: Who is He, and why has He come? This episode will challenge you to: Refl...
Unpacking Jesus' "I Am the Good Shepherd"
April 20, 2024 01:06 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MBLet's explore this powerful metaphor as Jesus said: I Am the Good Shepherd . We will uncover how Jesus compared himself to a shepherd caring for his flock, connecting with centuries of Jewish tradition. This imagery would have resonated deeply with his audience, reinforcing his message that he came to seek and save those that are lost. Check out the Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card #IAmTheGoodShepherd Video Clip: The Chosen: S2E1
I Am the Door/Gate. What's In A Name - Wk 5
April 12, 2024 23:35 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBWhen Jesus said, “I am the gate for the sheep,” he was calling out those who claimed to be “gatekeepers” for access to God. But he was also opening another insight into the unique role he was to play in God’s grand design. Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card #solareclipse2024 #IAmThe Gate Video Clip: The Chosen: S2E6 | Jesus Heals the Man with the Withered Hand http://www.thechosen.tv
Eclipse Day - Majesty, Power and the Glory of God = Mornings with Mark 4.8.24
April 08, 2024 18:48 - 49 minutes - 90.6 MBPastor Tom Roepke joined Heartfelt Radio host Mark Zimmerman and Chaplain Dan Page to talk about the eclipse in a way that 99% of the media did not… and could not. http://www.heartfeltradio.org
IAm The Light - What's In A Name - Wk 4
April 06, 2024 18:19 - 33 minutes - 62.6 MBThis week, we explore Jesus' powerful statement, "I am the Light of the World." But there's more! In Matthew's gospel, Jesus calls us the light of the world too! Join us as we unpack this metaphor in light of the Monday's Solar Eclipse and discover how we can reflect God's light in a sometimes-dark world. Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card #solareclipse2024 #IAmTheLight
Easter | I Am the Resurrection and the Life | What's in a Name? Week 4
March 30, 2024 11:38 - 32 minutes - 59.7 MBEaster is not just a remembrance and celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. It’s also about our resurrection, which faith in Christ has already accomplished! Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you said yes to following Jesus. Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
Yearning for Something that Lasts? - What's in a Name? | Wk 3
March 23, 2024 15:04 - 28 minutes - 52.2 MBFeeling lost and searching for something more? Jesus feeds a multitude with just a boy's lunch, but when the crowd asks for more, He offers a different kind of nourishment. In this week's message, we explore what Jesus meant by calling Himself the "bread of life" and how He can satisfy our deepest hunger. Is your soul yearning for something that lasts? Worship Notes on YouVersion March of Prayer 2024 Schedule Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card Video Clip: The ...
Who is Jesus? - What's in a Name - Wk 2
March 15, 2024 18:17 - 32 minutes - 59.5 MBIn the Bible, John's gospel, Jesus sets out seven declarations, each beginning with the phrase "I am." Collectively, these statements present a special perspective of Jesus, illustrating how he influences various aspects of our daily lives, including our struggles, fears, questions, hopes, and dreams. The writer of the Gospel of Joh is not interested so much in the man, Jesus of Nazareth, like the other three gospels, as he is in the exalted Christ. This week: Who is Jesus? Worship Notes on...
God has a name - What's In A Name? - Week 1
March 10, 2024 03:09 - 32 minutes - 58.8 MBn John's gospel, Jesus unlocks seven hidden secrets, each revealed with a powerful "I am." These are the same words that echoed from God himself in the Old Testament. But Jesus wasn't just quoting - he was offering a key to understanding your own life. Within these "I am" statements lies the power to overcome your deepest fears, illuminate your darkest struggles, and answer the questions that have always haunted you. They hold the seeds of your greatest hopes and wildest dreams. Are you rea...
Unveiling Purpose: Hitting Rock Bottom? - Wk 4
March 02, 2024 18:28 - 35 minutes - 66 MBThis is it, the final message in our Unveiling Purpose series! It might feel like you've hit rock bottom, and the darkness is closing in. But even in the lowest valley, there's still hope. Join us as we explore how Jesus offers purpose even in the midst of pain, doubt, parenting challenges, and brokenness. We'll draw inspiration from the upcoming film Ordinary Angels, showing how God can use difficult times to shape us and lead us to our purpose. Worship Notes onYouVersion March of Prayer...
Unveiling Purpose:What If Your Biggest Impact Starts at Home?- Wk 3
February 24, 2024 22:47 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MBThis week, in our Unveiling Purpose series, we take a deeper dive into the upcoming movie "Ordinary Angels" exploring the question: What if Your Biggest Impact Starts at Home? Feeling lost as a parent? Wondering if you're making a difference? Join us for a powerful message inspired by the new movie "Ordinary Angels", starring Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson. Here's a few things you'll discover... How everyday challenges can become incredible adventures. The surprising impact you have on y...
Unvieiing Purpose: Can Doubt Lead to Faith?
February 17, 2024 22:33 - 38 minutes - 69.9 MBUnveiling Purpose: Can Doubt Lead to Faith? This week, in our Unveiling Purpose series, we take a deeper dive into the upcoming movie "Ordinary Angels" exploring the question: Can doubt actually be a pathway to faith? Join us as we follow the emotional journey of Ed, a man grappling with grief and desperation after his wife's passing and his daughter's life-threatening illness. With bills stacking up and a seemingly impossible situation, Ed's faith starts to crumble. But what if that doubt...
Got Your Ebenezer? Wednesday Morning Bible Study - 2/14/24 - 4th Birthday Edition
February 16, 2024 18:44 - 38 minutes - 71.6 MBPastor Tom Roepke joined Heartfelt Radio co-hosts Mark Zimmerman and Gabe Collins for special 4th Birthday Edition of Heartfelt's Wednesday Morning Bible Study on February 14, 2024. The text for this edition was 1 Samuel 7:12 and Psalm 150. This was the 150th episode of Heartfelt's Wednesday Morning Bible Study http://www.heartfeltradio.org #MorningsWithMarkAndGabe #HeartFeltRadio #4thbirthday 00:00 -Intro / Developments 00:51 - What's the verses 01:29 - 707am Start - The Chosen Upd...
Does My Pain Have Any Meaning? - Unveiling Purpose - Week 1
February 11, 2024 03:00 - 37 minutes - 69.2 MBLife throws curveballs. Pain, loss, and suffering are unavoidable realities. In these moments, the question that echoes in our hearts is: Does my pain have any meaning? Today, we journey alongside Sharon and Ed in the movie "Ordinary Angels" to explore the possibility that even in the depths of pain, purpose can be found. Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
The Chosen - Mornings with Mark & Gabe - 2.5.24
February 05, 2024 17:12 - 34 minutes - 64.5 MBPastor Tom Roepke joined Heartfelt Radio co-host Mark Zimmerman (Gabe was on Vacation) for a special conversation on Mornings with Mark and Gabe. The topic focused on the most recent release of The Chosen, Season 4. We talked- without SPOILERS - about what producer Dallas Jenkins and his team have achieved in past 3 years and what it means going forward in the current season 4 and looking ahead for the final 3 years.
Better: Let's Relate - Relationships - Week 4
February 03, 2024 11:55 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MBOur relationships are a good indicator of the trajectory of our lives. The people that we spend most of our time with have an incredible influence on who we become. To become better, we may need to make better choices concerning the “whom” we spend our time “with”. Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
Better - Pause - Week 3
January 27, 2024 16:57 - 31 minutes - 57.9 MBGod created us to need rest. Even though we’re designed for it, we don’t always want to. With so much demanding our attention, it can even feel impossible. How can we make the most of slowing down? It's all about the PAUSE. Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
Better: Less is More - Week 2
January 20, 2024 23:12 - 30 minutes - 56.8 MBWhen we put the things of God first in our lives, other things fall into proper order. This new series explores where we can make simple changes to experience God’s fullness and blessing. In a new year we often focus on what we should do more of. But maybe we just need to understand that less is more. Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
Better - Looking Inside - Week 1
January 13, 2024 18:24 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MBWhen we put the things of God first in our lives, other things fall into proper order. This new series explores where we can make simple changes to experience God’s fullness and blessing. The first week is all about looking inside first. Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card #Better #NewYearBetterYou #LookingInside
January 7 2024 - UnHindered:Two and Half Miracles-Martin Welker
January 06, 2024 18:59 - 36 minutes - 67.5 MBThe Book of Acts leaves us with an incredible clue for how to live as followers of Christ in the modern world. Unhindered may be the last word of Acts, but it’s the first word for those who put their hope, faith, and trust in the risen King Jesus. This week we are jumping into a replay of a July 2023 conversation with Pastor Tom Roepke and Martin Welker. Martin is a former agnostic who became a Christian. The conversation recounts his spiritual journey, including incredible miracles and har...
New Year’s Eve 2023 - Communion - Making Things New
December 30, 2023 19:27 - 40 minutes - 74.3 MBNote: Please gather a small cracker of piece of bread and some juice so you can participate. Join us for a shared worship experience with Churches from the Synod of the Covenant that will include the celebration of Communion after the reflection/message. Download Worship Bulletin here Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
CHRISTmas 2023 God With Us - Advent - Always
December 23, 2023 19:15 - 23 minutes - 42.9 MBGod is with you through the pain. He comforts you in the waiting. When you’re anxious about your future, He gives you courage. As you climb the mountain, He keeps you safe in His arms. You’re not alone. In every moment, we have God With Us - Always. Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
God With Us - Advent - The Storm
December 15, 2023 23:57 - 27 minutes - 50 MBEven when we feel all alone, God is with us, and He gives us hope. But what do you do with the storms in our lives? We've got a suggestion or too. Tune in. #GodWithUs Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
God with Us -The Wilderness - Wk 2
December 09, 2023 18:18 - 28 minutes - 53.1 MBEven when we feel all alone, God is with us, and He gives us hope. In this week’s message, we’ll talk about how we can find peace in Him even as we go through the wilderness. #Godwithus Worship Notes on YouVersion. Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
God With Us - The Valley - Wk 1
December 03, 2023 11:39 - 26 minutes - 48.6 MBGod With Us God is with you through the pain. He comforts you in the waiting. When you’re anxious about your future, He gives you courage. As you climb the mountain, He keeps you safe in His arms. You’re not alone. In every moment, we have God With Us. Join us for a new series starting today. Worship Notes on YouVersion. http://bible.com/events/49178190 Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
Pursuing a Deeper Life - Purposeful Living - Week 3
November 26, 2023 11:27 - 30 minutes - 55.4 MBLet's explore the unique gifts and callings that God has placed upon each of us: Genz - Millennials - Gen X - Boomers - Elders - together we can discover that we are not only empowered to make a difference in the world, but that our diversity is essential to the body of Christ. Our message this week underscores the importance of empowering the next generation of leaders. We know that every person, Gen Z to the Elders , has unique gifts and talents that can be used to make a difference in th...
Wednesday Morning Bible Study - Heartfelt Radio - ThanksLiving
November 22, 2023 14:18 - 34 minutes - 63.8 MBPastor Tom Roepke joined co-host Mark Zimmerman ( co-host Gabe Collins was on Thanksgiving Vacation) for Wednesday Morning Bible Study on Heartfelt Radio's Mornings with Mark and Gabe. Took a deep dive into Deuteronomy 26 and unpacked Gratitude and Obedience.
Pursuing a Deeper Life - Belonging
November 18, 2023 23:35 - 33 minutes - 61.3 MBHave you ever felt like you don't belong? Do you crave a place where you can be yourself and feel accepted for who you are? Let's explore the importance of belonging and how to cultivate connections that lead to a deeper, richer sense of unity. Let's consider how the Christian community can nurture and celebrate belonging, creating a space where everyone feels welcomed and loved. Worship Notes on YouVersion. Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
Pursuing a Deeper Life: Openness
November 11, 2023 16:42 - 32 minutes - 59.3 MBHave you ever had a conversation with someone who was open to talking about their faith? Maybe it was a friend, family member, or even a stranger. If so, how did you respond? In today's message, we see how in Acts 8, Philip responded to the Ethiopian eunuch, who was open to learning more about the gospel. Philip engaged him with curiosity and humility, contextualized the gospel to his life, and seized the opportunity to share Jesus. This New Testament story can provide some guidance on how...
Created to Dream | Ready to Stretch? | Week 6
November 05, 2023 01:29 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MBIs there a problem you’ve been trying to solve in your life but can’t make any progress? You’ve exhausted all your resources and tried every possible solution. Let's take a look at the story of Joshua to get some insight when life stretches you. Worship Notes on YouVersion. http://bible.com/events/49163807 Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection card
When You’re Empty | Reformation Sunday - Created to Dream-Week 5
October 26, 2023 13:51 - 33 minutes - 62.1 MBGod created us to do many things, but above all, he created us to dream. Dreaming God’s dreams enables us to live the life God created us to live. Sometimes you get a dream from God and make the decision to go for it—but then you’re forced into God’s waiting room. When that happens, you have two choices: You can try to figure it out on your own, or you can have faith in God’s timing. We've talked about our Dreams and the Decisions we need to make. We've leaned into understanding our delays ...
The Secret of Persistence - Created to Dream | Week 4
October 21, 2023 11:44 - 28 minutes - 52.4 MBGod created us to do many things, but above all, he created us to dream. Dreaming God’s dreams enables us to live the life God created us to live. Sometimes you get a dream from God and make the decision to go for it—but then you’re forced into God’s waiting room. When that happens, you have two choices: You can try to figure it out on your own, or you can have faith in God’s timing Here's the reality: the way you get spiritual renewal is by spending time with God and it's not a secret that...
How to WAIT Patiently - Created to Dream| Week 3
October 14, 2023 14:26 - 35 minutes - 65.3 MBGod created us to do many things, but above all, he created us to dream. Dreaming God’s dreams enables us to live the life God created us to live. Sometimes you get a dream from God and make the decision to go for it—but then you’re forced into God’s waiting room. When that happens, you have two choices: You can try to figure it out on your own, or you can have faith in God’s timing - This week we're talking about how to WAIT patiently. Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’...
Created to Dream | Are You Ready for a Fresh START?- Week 2
October 07, 2023 23:18 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MBGod created us to do many things, but above all, he created us to dream. Dreaming God’s dreams enables us to live the life God created us to live. Great faith inspires great dreams. Great dreams require great faith. God is faithful, and what he promises to do, he will do. Where God guides, God provides. But it doesn’t happen overnight...it takes a fresh START. Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
Can Faith Work for You? Week 1
September 30, 2023 16:03 - 35 minutes - 65.7 MBGod created us to do many things, but above all, he created us to dream. Dreaming God’s dreams enables us to live the life God created us to live. Great faith inspires great dreams. Great dreams require great faith. God is faithful, and what he promises to do, he will do. Where God guides, God provides. But it doesn’t happen overnight. The first step is to get faith and make it work for you. Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
Mornings with Mark and Gabe-9.26.23-Americans’ Dismal Views of the Nation’s Politics/Pew Research
September 26, 2023 16:06 - 37 minutes - 69.4 MBPastor Tom Roepke joined Heartfelt Radio co-hosts Mark Zimmerman and Gabe Collins for a Tuesday morning conversation to talk about a recent Pew Research Article: Americans’ Dismal Views of the Nation’s Politics
Created to Dream - Why a 40 Day Journey?
September 23, 2023 22:00 - 30 minutes - 55.2 MBGod created us to do many things, but above all, he created us to dream. Dreaming God’s dreams enables us to live the life God created us to live. There will inevitably be obstacles, hard times, and even dead-ends on the journey of chasing God’s dreams—but with persistence and God on our side, deliverance is all but guaranteed. Today we're unpacking the "why" of a 40 Day Spiritual Growth Focus. Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
It’s Still Moving - Back to Church Sunday
September 16, 2023 15:45 - 28 minutes - 51.9 MBIt's Back to Church Sunday and you're invited. We are not meant to live life alone. God has designed us to be in a physical community with family and friends where we support each other and share life together. CROP Walk 2023 - Give/Register Here #BeOurGuest Worship Notes on YouVersion Please let us know you’re listening: Digital Connection Card
When Things Don’t Add Up - UnHindered - Week 15 - Celebrating Communion
September 09, 2023 17:58 - 34 minutes - 64.1 MBSometimes things in our lives don't add up. Yet the reality in God's economy you only need to bring what you have and yourself – and watch God multiply it all, many times over. The Book of Acts leaves us with an incredible clue for how to live as followers of Christ in the modern world. *Unhindered* may be the last word of Acts, but it’s the first word for those who put their hope, faith, and trust in the risen King Jesus. NOTE: Communion will be celebrated after the message. To prepare ...
Want to be Seen? UnHindered - Wk 14
September 01, 2023 20:40 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MBWe all want to be seen. And no doubt we all have gone through moments when we don't know what to do. Like the Apostle Paul we need to have boldness to proclaim the Kingdom of God and bear witness to the transforming power of Jesus. When we lean in we will see the goodness of the One who sees us– and we want Him to be seen by others . The Book of Acts leaves us with an incredible clue for how to live as followers of Christ in the modern world. *Unhindered* may be the last word of Acts, but ...
UnHindered: Just the Edge - Week 13
August 26, 2023 22:16 - 36 minutes - 66.5 MBThose who are living desperately just at the edges of the world are always front and center for God – and they should be for us, too. The Book of Acts leaves us with an incredible clue for how to live as followers of Christ in the modern world. *Unhindered* may be the last word of Acts, but it’s the first word for those who put their hope, faith, and trust in the risen King Jesus. Worship Notes on YouVersion DISCLAIMER: The Chosen : S3E5 | Jesus Heals the Bleeding Woman Clip Length - 7:...
UnHindered: Where’s the Kingdom? - Wk 12
August 18, 2023 16:44 - 27 minutes - 51 MBThe Book of Acts leaves us with an incredible clue for how to live as followers of Christ in the modern world. *Unhindered* may be the last word of Acts, but it’s the first word for those who put their hope, faith, and trust in the risen King Jesus. Over the years so many of us have only understood only a small part of the gospel, that is the promise of salvation in Jesus and the assurance of living with God forever. Let's take a look at how and what Jesus understood God's Kingdom to be. W...