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LRPC Sermon Archives

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Archives 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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How to BLESS Your Neighbor – Week 2 – Begin with Prayer

April 17, 2021 17:54 - 24 minutes - 45.1 MB

In order to BLESS our neighbor, Jesus invites us to begin with prayer. Its simple but hard!

Mornings with Mark (No Gabe).4.13.21

April 14, 2021 17:29 - 41 minutes - 76.6 MB

Pastor Tom Roepke was in the studio at WJKA 91.9 fm Heartfelt Radio to talk with Mark Zimmerman about a few things. #coffeecakeministry A Week Away on NETFLIX  thoughts on recent Gallup poll on Church Membership thoughts on tensions over vaccine rollouts and as usual a few and other sundry topics.  

How to Bless - The Mission - Week 1

April 10, 2021 14:53 - 23 minutes - 43.9 MB

Jesus’ mission is to help people Love God - Love Others - No Limits, and he lived out the B.L.E.S.S. practices showing us how to live that mission too.

Easter - What does the Empty Tomb mean for us today?

April 04, 2021 17:33 - 19 minutes - 35.5 MB

The story of Jesus’ death and resurrection is the greatest ever told. It has the power to completely change the eternal destiny of everyone who hears it.

Palm Sunday - The Grandest Entrance No One Expected

March 28, 2021 16:16 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MB

Palm Sunday. It's the day that we remember when Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem. It was the grandest of entrances that no one was expecting. Today we'll take look at that day through the eyes of the crowd, the religious leaders and the disciples and learn what lessons we can gather from each and a key idea on what it all means for Jesus followers in 2021.

Faith in an Anxious World -How to have Life in a Hopeful World

March 20, 2021 21:46 - 23 minutes - 42.8 MB

Anxiety and depression are on the rise, dominating the ways young people talk about their generation. While leaders and parents are becoming more aware of these problems, we often aren’t sure how to respond. God gives us power to be transformed, and invites us to be part of his ministry in transforming others. Jesus doesn’t ask for perfection from his disciples, he simply asks for us to listen and trust. In this final part we'll look at what it takes to live life with hope. Download the P...

Mornings with Mark & Gabe/March 18 / Update on RZIM

March 18, 2021 12:08 - 12 minutes - 23.7 MB

Joined in on Mornings with Mark & Gabe at Heartfelt Radio to give an update on how the leadership of Ravi Zacharis International Ministries is responding to the allegations of abuse. March Update from RZIM   On a lighter note started with some conversation about talking turkey.   

Faith in an Anxious World - Life in a Hurting World - Week 3

March 14, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 58.4 MB

Anxiety and depression are on the rise, dominating the ways young people talk about their generation. While leaders and parents are becoming more aware of these problems, we often aren’t sure how to respond. Part 3 : Life in a hurting world. Know when our feelings become more than we can handle on our own. We'll draw on an ancient spiritual practice: The Prayer of Examen to help bring clarity. We also will hear some practical insight from Dr. Jerry Strausbaugh, Appleseed Community Mental H...

Faith in an Anxious World - Life in a Relational World - Week 2

March 06, 2021 17:51 - 20 minutes - 38.3 MB

Anxiety and depression are on the rise, dominating the ways young people talk about their generation. While leaders and parents are becoming more aware of these problems, we often aren’t sure how to respond. Join us for a four week study into how we can learn to live and thrive in complicated times. We’ll draw on an ancient spiritual practice: The Prayer of Examen in a new context: The Daily Replay to help bring clarity through 5 steps available at the pdf link. In Week 2 – Life in a relat...

Faith in an Anxious World - Life in an Anxious World - Wk 1

February 28, 2021 15:32 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MB

Anxiety and depression are on the rise, dominating the ways young people talk about their generation. While leaders and parents are becoming more aware of these problems, we often aren’t sure how to respond. Join us for a four week study into how we can learn to live and thrive in complicated times. We’ll draw on an ancient spiritual practice: The Prayer of Examen in a new context: The Daily Replay to help bring clarity through 5 steps available at the pdf link. In Week 1 – Life in an anxi...

Mornings with Mark & Gabe - Difficult Questions & Answers about Ravi Zacharias

February 25, 2021 13:08 - 22 minutes - 41 MB

A conversation with Mark Zimmerman at WJKA/91.9FM - Heartfeltradio on the the unsettling news of Christian Apologetist Ravi Zacharias.   Read the full 12 page report at RZIM. For a in-depth understanding: Ravi Zacharias: Report Breakdown/Responses - Mike Winger (DV Counselor)      

Different - A View on Persecution

February 21, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 40.3 MB

In this world, you’ll have struggles. You’ll face opposition. You’ll be challenged. And there’s a reason for that: this world is not your home. So answer hate with love, find joy in the midst of trials, and rely on a strength beyond yourself. You’re meant to be … Different.  How is it possible to find joy in hard times? When you face trials, a change of perspective might be what you need. Join us as we wrap up our series on 1 Peter, Different! When talking about persecution, understanding ...

Different- Calling - Week 3

February 14, 2021 14:47 - 22 minutes - 41.4 MB

In this world, you’ll have struggles. You’ll face opposition. You’ll be challenged. And there’s a reason for that: this world is not your home. So answer hate with love, find joy in the midst of trials, and rely on a strength beyond yourself. You’re meant to be … Different.    People have their own ideas about who you should be. Who will you choose to be? This world is not your home. You’re called to something different.  

Different - Values Different the Culture - Week 2

January 31, 2021 14:01 - 17 minutes - 33.2 MB

In this world, you’ll have struggles. You’ll face opposition. You’ll be challenged. And there’s a reason for that: this world is not your home. So answer hate with love, find joy in the midst of trials, and rely on a strength beyond yourself. You’re meant to be … Different.    People have their own ideas about who you should be. Who will you choose to be?  You’re meant to be … Different.

Different - Values Different the Culture

January 31, 2021 14:01 - 17 minutes - 33.2 MB

In this world, you’ll have struggles. You’ll face opposition. You’ll be challenged. And there’s a reason for that: this world is not your home. So answer hate with love, find joy in the midst of trials, and rely on a strength beyond yourself. You’re meant to be … Different.    People have their own ideas about who you should be. Who will you choose to be?  You’re meant to be … Different.

Talking about 1 Peter - Mornings with Mark & Gabe

January 26, 2021 12:52 - 16 minutes - 31.1 MB

Jumped into a short conversation on Mornings with Mark & Gabe on  www.heartfeltradio.org .  Unpacking our current message series - Different - 1 Peter.

Different - Faith in Trials - Week 1

January 24, 2021 03:31 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MB

In this world, you’ll have struggles. You’ll face opposition. You’ll be challenged. And there’s a reason for that: this world is not your home. So answer hate with love, find joy in the midst of trials, and rely on a strength beyond yourself. You’re meant to be … Different.  When you’re faced with trials, you’ll have a choice. What does it take to choose to stand strong? We’re starting our study of 1 Peter to see what to do.   

Different - Faith in Trials.- Week 1

January 24, 2021 03:31 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MB

In this world, you’ll have struggles. You’ll face opposition. You’ll be challenged. And there’s a reason for that: this world is not your home. So answer hate with love, find joy in the midst of trials, and rely on a strength beyond yourself. You’re meant to be … Different.  When you’re faced with trials, you’ll have a choice. What does it take to choose to stand strong? We’re starting our study of 1 Peter to see what to do.   

Church Is

January 17, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 31.9 MB

The world of 2020 has been marked by chaos and cancellations. Even the new 2021 has caused many to wonder about life. And we know the church looks different. We all need to be reminded of what Jesus said to Peter about the church over 2,000 years ago: ”Upon this rock I will build my church and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.” The reality is that the church will never be cancelled! It was built by Jesus, built through His people and built to last...How to be IN.. FOR...BE THE ch...

The Good Room

January 10, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 49.7 MB

When you’re pursuing your passion, there are three “P”s that matter most: your people, the problem, and your gift. (OK, so two “P”s and one “G.”) In between rapid-fire jokes and real-life stories, comedian Michael Jr. will explain how to find your life’s punchline and how to leave a legacy that makes a difference.  

New Year - Old Wisdom

January 03, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 39.1 MB

For many, when we hear the word "wisdom" we picture an old man with a white beard or one of the characters from Star Wars or Lord of the Rings.    The reality is that wisdom is rooted in the character of God. It is also very practical and has huge benefits for our lives today.    As we begin the new year, let see our lives through a new lens by looking at the old wisdom from Proverbs. 

Travel Light - Letting Go of the Past - Wk 5

December 27, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 42.5 MB

In this current, mid-COVID 19, socially distant and unique holiday season, it’s common for many of us to feel weighed down by family relationships, financial pressure, regret, or failure. This special ADVENT series will offer help to see that the weight many feel comes from things that God never asked us to carry, and His solution is simple: Let go of the baggage and travel light.   This week we're talking about letting go of the past.  

Travel Light - Letting Go of Control - Wk 4

December 20, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 31.7 MB

In this current, mid-COVID 19, socially distant and unique holiday season, it’s common for many of us to feel weighed down by family relationships, financial pressure, regret, or failure. This special ADVENT series will offer help to see that the weight many feel comes from things that God never asked us to carry, and His solution is simple: Let go of the baggage and travel light.   This week we're talking about letting go of control.   Check out The Stories of Advent Blog  

Travel Light - Letting Bitterness Go - Week 3

December 13, 2020 14:00 - 16 minutes - 31 MB

In this current, mid-COVID 19, socially distant and unique holiday season, it’s common for many of us to feel weighed down by family relationships, financial pressure, regret, or failure. This special ADVENT series will offer help to see that the weight many feel comes from things that God never asked us to carry, and His solution is simple: Let go of the baggage and travel light.   This week its we lean into what to do with our bitterness.  Check out The Stories of Advent Blog

The Stories of Advent -Mornings with Mark & Gabe - 12/7/20

December 08, 2020 02:07 - 54 minutes - 100 MB

Pastor Tom joined Heartfelt Radio on Morning with Mark & Gabe for a conversation about the journey of Advent as a spiritual practice.   A little fun on the front end about #CoffeeCakeMinistry and Holiday Memories.  

Travel Light - Letting Go of Distractions - Week 2

December 06, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 39.3 MB

In this current, mid-COVID 19, socially distant and unique holiday season, it’s common for many of us to feel weighed down by family relationships, financial pressure, regret, or failure. This special ADVENT series will offer help to see that the weight many feel comes from things that God never asked us to carry, and His solution is simple: Let go of the baggage and travel light.   This week its all about the distractions in our lives.  Check out The Stories of Advent Blog

Travel Light - Letting Stuff Go - Week 1

November 29, 2020 12:30 - 19 minutes - 35.4 MB

In this current, mid-COVID 19, socially distant and unique holiday season, it’s common for many of us to feel weighed down by family relationships, financial pressure, regret, or failure. This special ADVENT series will offer help to see that the weight many feel comes from things that God never asked us to carry, and His solution is simple: Let go of the baggage and travel light.

Ryan Nicholson on Mornings with Mark and Gabe

November 25, 2020 13:42 - 26 minutes - 48.1 MB

Kingdom Ally - Ryan Nicholson was interviewed on Mornings with Mark and Gabe on WJKA Radio about his family's good mission work with Destiny Rescue.    

An Attitude of Gratitude - Thanksgiving Week

November 21, 2020 23:37 - 24 minutes - 46.1 MB

It's all about our attitude. This week as we celebrate Thanksgiving we're taking a look at what God says about the opposite of thankfulness: complaining! Its a look at Thanksgiving from a different angle.

When the Plans Don't Match - Dealing with Disappointments

November 15, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 48.4 MB

We all experience disappointments in life. Have you ever noticed that God often has different ideas than you do about your life? f We lean into to some practical wisdom from God’s Word for dealing with disappointment.

Under God? Liberty & Justice - Week 4

November 08, 2020 15:00 - 19 minutes - 36.2 MB

With all the noise of the elections grabbing for headlines and trying to distract us we can focus on things that will encourage our hearts. In this political season unity in our nation will come from only one place and its not the ballot box. You're invited to find freedom and hope in what we have we are given as followers of Jesus and living Under God? Liberty and Justice is for all, because Jesus' grace and truth is for everyone.  We're wrapping up the series.  

Election Morning Prayer 2020

November 04, 2020 14:34 - 1 hour - 180 MB

Highlights from Election Day 2020 on WJKA 91.9 fm's Mornings with Mark and Gabe. Pastor Tom spent the morning with Mark Zimmerman and Gabe Collins talking and praying through local, state and the national election.   www.heartfeltradio.org    

Under God? - Indivisible - Week 3

November 01, 2020 15:00 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MB

With all the noise of the elections grabbing for headlines and trying to distract us we can focus on things that will encourage our hearts. In this political season unity in our nation will come from only one place and its not the ballot box. You're invited to find freedom and hope in what we have we are given as followers of Jesus and living Under God? What if you could make the choice to unite the world, instead of divide it? What could the world do if it was united Under God? You’re inv...

Under God? - Under God - Wk 2

October 25, 2020 16:22 - 18 minutes - 34.6 MB

With all the noise of the elections grabbing for headlines and trying to distract us we can focus on things that will encourage our hearts. In this political season unity in our nation will come from only one place and its not the ballot box. You're invited to find freedom and hope in what we have we are given as followers of Jesus and living Under God? Instead of focusing on politics, we're going to look at what it really means for followers of Jesus around the world to be under God. On ...

Under God? - One Nation - Week 1

October 18, 2020 14:30 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MB

With all the noise of the elections grabbing for headlines and trying to distract us we can focus on things that will encourage our hearts. In this political season unity in our nation will come from only one place and its not the ballot box. You're invited to find freedom and hope in what we have we are given as followers of Jesus and living Under God? Instead of focusing on politics, we're going to look at what it really means for followers of Jesus around the world to be under God. Thi...

Dangerous Prayers - Break My Heart - Week 3

October 11, 2020 17:13 - 23 minutes - 43.2 MB

We know that prayer moves the heart of God, but some prayers move Him more than others do....and its bold prayers, daring prayers—the kind of prayers that move you, too. If you’re ready to see God work in your life, praying safe won’t cut it. It’s time to pray #dangerousprayers! This week we talk about a prayer you may not want to pray...it brings a burden...that could change everything. God wants more for us than a tepid faith and halfhearted prayers at the dinner table. He’s called you...

Mornings with Mark & Gabe - What's Next...? 10.5.20

October 05, 2020 15:01 - 40 minutes - 75.6 MB

In the last 18 days: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died… Tropical Storm Beta flooded the Texas/Louisiana coast… The decision on the investigation into the shooting of Breonna Taylor came down in Louisville… Amy Coney Barrett was nominated to fill the empty seat on The Supreme Court… At The Cleveland Clinic, the first Presidential Debate devolved into a shouting match… and on Friday morning, President Trump checked in to Walter Reed Medical Center after testing positive for the co...

Dangerous Prayers - Speak Lord - Wk 2

October 04, 2020 21:16 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MB

We know that prayer moves the heart of God, but some prayers move Him more than others do....and its bold prayers, daring prayers—the kind of prayers that move you, too. If you’re ready to see God work in your life, praying safe won’t cut it. It’s time to pray #dangerousprayers! Join us for a new series starting this weekend. God wants more for us than a tepid faith and halfhearted prayers at the dinner table. He’s called you to a life of courage, not comfort. Live courageously. Two power...

Dangerous Prayers - Be Bold! - Week 1

September 27, 2020 14:02 - 23 minutes - 42.9 MB

We know that prayer moves the heart of God, but some prayers move Him more than others do....and its bold prayers, daring prayers—the kind of prayers that move you, too. If you’re ready to see God work in your life, praying safe won’t cut it. It’s time to pray #dangerousprayers! Join us for a new series starting this weekend. God wants more for us than a tepid faith and halfhearted prayers at the dinner table. He’s called you to a life of courage, not comfort. Live courageously. We'll l...

Freedom Sunday - Ryan Nicholson. #FreedomSunday

September 20, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 79.5 MB

What does God have to say about slavery and injustice and what is the church doing to end it. Join us for a conversation with Ryan Nicholson with Destiny Rescue about he and his family's 18 month journey in Thailand with Destiny Rescue. http://destinyrescue.org http://www.enditmovement.org https://www.ijm.org/give/freedom-sunday  

An Antidote to Chaos - Psalm 46 - Colt Black

September 13, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MB

Chaos seems to be reigning our world today. When you scan this list: CO-VID 19-Economic Down Fall-Racial Protests and Unrest-Rioting and Looting- 2020 Presidential Elections... it makes your head and heart swim in emotion. This week, Colt Black shares a practical solution...an antidote to at least give it all a heavenly perspective with some consideration from Psalm 46. Join us.

Mornings with Mark & Gabe - Confidence in Politics? 9.9.20

September 11, 2020 14:54 - 36 minutes - 67.4 MB

Joining Mark Zimmerman, morning host at WKJA - 91.9 fm Barberton, OH for a conversation about the two things we shouldn't talk about in public...religion and politics. Our Conversation was spurred on by a post on the Gospel Coalition: Are Christians More Confident in Politics Than in Christ? http://www.heartfeltradio.org https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/confident-politics/

😍🤗 🥳🥰😭 Sad? Find Joy! - Week 4

September 06, 2020 15:15 - 22 minutes - 42.1 MB

The Bible shows us many examples of Jesus’s emotions: love, compassion, righteous anger, sadness, and more. In this series, we’ll look at how Jesus processed emotions and how following His example can help us see how our own emotions can be used to fulfill God’s purpose in our lives. This week we wrap up the series with a look at what to do when you are sad and need joy.  Many times the feeling of sadness comes when we've drifted away from God.  We know that emotion can have an impact on o...

😍🤗 🥳🥰😭 The Jesus Way of Anger - Wk 3

August 30, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 46.1 MB

The Bible shows us many examples of Jesus’s emotions: love, compassion, righteous anger, sadness, and more. In this series, we’ll look at how Jesus processed emotions and how following His example can help us see how our own emotions can be used to fulfill God’s purpose in our lives. This week we're jumping into the third part of our series on Emotions with a message entitled: The Jesus Way of Anger.   Together we'll see that there are a few things we can learn about why Jesus got angry, ...

😍🤗 💛🥳🥰😭 Emotions: Relief for Anxiety - Week 2

August 23, 2020 14:50 - 26 minutes - 43.1 MB

The Bible shows us many examples of Jesus’s emotions: love, compassion, righteous anger, sadness, and more. In this series, we’ll look at how Jesus processed emotions and how following His example can help us see how our own emotions can be used to fulfill God’s purpose in our lives. Anxiety can stall our lives in many ways. Dr. Jerry Strausbaugh, Executive Director of Appleseed Mental Health Center in Ashland, Ohio joins the conversation on some simple things to do to help process our live...

😍🤗 🥳🥰😭 Emotions - Finding God in our Pain - Wk 1

August 16, 2020 14:58 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MB

The Bible shows us many examples of Jesus’s emotions: love, compassion, righteous anger, sadness, and more. In this series, we’ll look at how Jesus processed emotions and how following His example can help us see how our own emotions can be used to fulfill God’s purpose in our lives. Today let's look at how we find God in our pain with a  story from the Gospel of Luke. We would love to hear more about you...please share your story here.

Heartfelt Radio - Mornings with Mark &Gabe -

August 11, 2020 17:13 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

It is always a great morning when you're on the air with kingdom ally - Mark Zimmerman at 91.9fm WKJA  (we were missing co-host  Gabe Collins who was on vacation). So we're back in front of the microphone today to talk about a VERY interesting article from The Gospel Coalition this weekend. Survey: Majority of American Christians Don’t Believe the Gospel  

The Confident Church

August 09, 2020 15:00 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MB

In a day of much uncertainity we need to be confident in what the Church is all about. We know we’re better together than apart. Yet so many of us are feeling disconnected and even some have feelings of hopeless. We just know something is missing—we need to be confident that in the uncertainty God will build his church...and nothing will prevail against. The days ahead are just that...but in this moment we can be confident. Join us as we look at another way to see Proverbs 31...seeing the ...

Summer Fun with Chip RIchter

July 26, 2020 13:10 - 50 minutes - 40 MB

This Week's Message... Hey There: We get to spend some time with our pal Chip Richter. You can learn more about him at http://www.chiprichter.com. You can email Mr. Chip : [email protected] We're going to check in with him at Lakeside and learn how he's pivoted his ministry to families in this new season and then we'll enjoy a morning of fun Spirit-filled family friendly worship from a recent GODSQUAD. It will be a perfect morning to invite a friend, or two...and families too! All Musi...

Calling: Claim It! - Wk 2

July 19, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

CALLING: It’s not just what we’re good at, or what we choose to do. Calling is a sacred word that speaks to our innermost beings. We need to be reminded that calling isn’t as much about “what” as it is “who.” In order to discover God’s true calling on our lives, we need to focus less on what we’re doing and more on what we’re becoming: fully devoted followers of Christ...and claiming it!

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