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Living Faith St. Louis (LFSTL) is a new church plant in St. Louis, Missouri, focused on teaching the Bible through clear, expository preaching. This podcast is the primary audio feed for LFSTL and features weekly sermons from Pastor Blade Sbisa. Messages walk through Scripture passage by passage, explaining the text in its context and applying it to daily life. Occasional guest speakers and special teaching series will also appear on this feed.

  1. Jul 19

    The Book of Romans: Introduction & Context (Part 2)

    In this message from Romans 1:1, we begin our study by considering the remarkable nature of God's preserved Word and its power to establish believers in the faith. After tracing the historical flow of Scripture—from Israel's history in the Old Testament, through the Gospels and Acts, to God's calling of the Apostle Paul—we see why Romans occupies such a foundational place in the New Testament. Though not the first epistle Paul wrote, Romans is the first church epistle God places before us because it lays the doctrinal groundwork upon which the Christian life is built. This message also explores the purpose and structure of Romans, emphasizing how the book establishes believers in the doctrines of justification, sanctification, God's present dispensation of grace, and practical Christian living. Along the way, we examine God's intentional order of the church epistles, the biblical pattern of spiritual growth through doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness, and Paul's calling as "a servant of Jesus Christ." As we begin this verse-by-verse journey through Romans, we are reminded that God's desire is not merely that we possess truth, but that we be established, matured, and equipped to faithfully serve Christ and build up His body. Thanks for listening to the Living Faith St. Louis podcast. This episode is part of our weekly sermon ministry from Pastor Blade Sbisa, with occasional guest speakers and special series.  For more information, visit the LFSTL website.

  2. Jul 12

    The Book of Romans: Introduction & Context (Part 1)

    The book of Romans has rightly been called the foundational epistle of the Christian faith. Before we can understand its doctrine, however, we must first establish the importance of biblical context. While all Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for our instruction, faithful Bible study requires that we ask who God is speaking to, when He is speaking, and how each passage fits within His unfolding plan. Rather than forcing every verse to apply in the same way, believers are called to rightly divide the Word of Truth and interpret Scripture according to its intended audience and purpose. In this introductory message, we explore the unique place of Paul's nine church epistles and why Romans stands first among them. As the doctrinal foundation for the Church, Romans establishes the truths upon which the rest of the New Testament builds. We also examine the book's threefold structure—doctrinal, dispensational, and devotional—and its central theme: the righteousness of God revealed through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Finally, we consider the distinct revelation entrusted to the Apostle Paul concerning the mystery of the Church, God's eternal purpose, and the dispensation of grace. As we begin this verse-by-verse study through Romans, this message provides the biblical framework necessary to understand the epistle in its proper context and to appreciate the remarkable calling God has given His Church in His eternal plan. Thanks for listening to the Living Faith St. Louis podcast. This episode is part of our weekly sermon ministry from Pastor Blade Sbisa, with occasional guest speakers and special series.  For more information, visit the LFSTL website.

  3. Jul 5

    Our Identity | The Operation of God "Baptism"

    What does it really mean to be "in Christ"? In this message from 1 Corinthians 15:22, Pastor Blade explores one of the most foundational questions in Christianity: How is a sinner actually saved? Many believers can explain that they are saved, but struggle to explain what God actually does to transform someone from being "in Adam"—dead in sin—to being "in Christ"—made alive through His righteousness. This episode examines the Bible's teaching on baptism, distinguishing between water baptism and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. You'll discover why Scripture speaks of multiple baptisms, why rightly dividing God's Word matters, and how the Spirit of God unites every believer to Christ through faith alone. Whether you've wondered about baptism, salvation, or your identity in Christ, this study will strengthen your confidence in the gospel and the finished work of Jesus Christ. Thanks for listening to the Living Faith St. Louis podcast. This episode is part of our weekly sermon ministry from Pastor Blade Sbisa, with occasional guest speakers and special series.  For more information, visit the LFSTL website.

  4. Jun 21

    Our Identity | The New Man "in Christ"

    What does it mean to be “in Christ”? In this message, Pastor Blade teaches from 1 Corinthians 15:22 and Romans 8:8–9 that without a new identity in Christ, no one can please God. All humanity is either in Adam (unrighteous) or in Christ (righteousness). Being “in Christ” is a complete change of identity from unrighteousness to righteousness before God. This is seen in three major components of salvation: Justification – Forgiven of all sins, imputed with Christ’s righteousness, and permanently reconciled to God (Eph. 1:7; Rom. 3:20–26; Rom. 5:1).Sanctification – Dead to sin, alive unto God, and made sons of God (Rom. 6:2, 11; Rom. 8:14–15).Glorification – The one new man in Christ, citizens of His heavenly kingdom, and a heavenly vocation and impact (Eph. 2:15; Phil. 3:20; Eph. 4:1).Salvation through the gospel of the grace of God is complete: justification in a moment, sanctification in the present life, and glorification in the future, all grounded in our identity in Christ. Thanks for listening to the Living Faith St. Louis podcast. This episode is part of our weekly sermon ministry from Pastor Blade Sbisa, with occasional guest speakers and special series.  For more information, visit the LFSTL website.

  5. Jun 14

    Near The King - 2 Samuel 15

    Guest Speaker: Pastor Hunter Sbisa Thanks for listening to the Living Faith St. Louis podcast. This episode is part of our weekly sermon ministry from Pastor Blade Sbisa, with occasional guest speakers and special series.  For more information, visit the LFSTL website.

  6. Jun 7

    Our Identity | The Old Man "in Adam"

    In this episode, we walk through the sobering reality of what it means to be “in Adam” a biblical identity marked by unrighteousness, condemnation, and separation from God. From Genesis to Romans, Scripture shows that Adam’s fall didn’t just affect him it defined all of humanity by nature. Through one man, sin entered the world, and death passed upon all. In this message, we unpack three major dimensions of that fallen condition: condemnation, abomination, and alienation. We trace how Scripture describes humanity as under sin, without perfect righteousness, and even as enemies of God. We look at what it means to be servants of sin, dead to righteousness, and walking according to the course of this world. And we examine the sobering truth of spiritual alienation separated from life, hope, and God, belonging by nature to the kingdom of darkness. But the story does not end in Adam. The final movement of this message turns to the hope of the gospel: “But now in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:13). What was once condemnation becomes justification. What was abomination becomes sanctification. What was alienation becomes reconciliation. In Christ, there is a new identity new life, new citizenship, and a new standing before God. Thanks for listening to the Living Faith St. Louis podcast. This episode is part of our weekly sermon ministry from Pastor Blade Sbisa, with occasional guest speakers and special series.  For more information, visit the LFSTL website.

  7. May 31

    The Cost of Discipleship - World

    In this message, the focus is the cost and calling of true discipleship as seen through four areas of the Christian life: worship, the Word of God, the work of ministry, and world missions. The central emphasis is the mission of God and how it shapes every part of a believer’s life. True discipleship is not partial or compartmentalized—it touches everything. Drawing from passages like John 3:16–17, Matthew 28:19, Acts 1:8, Luke 14, and others, the message highlights four key realities of the mission of Christ:  It is for WHOEVER—every person, regardless of background.  It is for WHEREVER—all nations and every place in the world.  It is for WHENEVER—present in the everyday rhythms of life.  It is for WHATEVER—pervading every detail of a believer’s activity. The sermon challenges listeners to evaluate whether they truly follow Christ by loving what He loves and embracing the cost of discipleship. It warns against building personal kingdoms and instead calls believers to participate in God’s global mission: seeing every moment, relationship, and opportunity as part of the work of the gospel. Thanks for listening to the Living Faith St. Louis podcast. This episode is part of our weekly sermon ministry from Pastor Blade Sbisa, with occasional guest speakers and special series.  For more information, visit the LFSTL website.

  8. May 24

    The Cost of Discipleship - Work

    This teaching walks through the reality that biblical ministry is not casual or accidental; It requires intentionality, sacrifice, and a clear understanding of what we are being called to accomplish for the Lord. Each movement of the WORK of the ministry comes with a cost that must be counted faithfully as we follow Christ. 1. Equipping ourselves in the word of God for the work   Key Point 1: Biblical ministry will require us to count the cost of preparation as we look ahead to the work before us.  Before any public ministry or visible fruit, there is the hidden work of being rooted in Scripture. Preparation is not optional, it is the foundation that sustains every act of service that follows. 2. Engaging in the work of the ministry Key Point 2: The work will require us to count the cost of our participation as we look among ourselves for our unique role in the body of Christ.  Ministry becomes real when we step into active participation. Each believer has a role within the body, and engaging that role requires humility, availability, and commitment to serve alongside others. 3. Edifying the body unto perfection Key Point 3: The work will require us to count the cost of perfection as we look above to Christ Jesus.  Spiritual growth and maturity in the church is directed upward—toward Christ. Edification is not self-improvement alone, but Christ-centered transformation that shapes the entire body toward maturity 4. Extending & exemplifying the word of God to others Key Point 4: The work will require us to count the cost of our propagation as we look around & across cultural barriers to sow the word of God into the souls of men.  Thanks for listening to the Living Faith St. Louis podcast. This episode is part of our weekly sermon ministry from Pastor Blade Sbisa, with occasional guest speakers and special series.  For more information, visit the LFSTL website.

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Living Faith St. Louis (LFSTL) is a new church plant in St. Louis, Missouri, focused on teaching the Bible through clear, expository preaching. This podcast is the primary audio feed for LFSTL and features weekly sermons from Pastor Blade Sbisa. Messages walk through Scripture passage by passage, explaining the text in its context and applying it to daily life. Occasional guest speakers and special teaching series will also appear on this feed.

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  • Creator
    Living Faith
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    23
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    © 2026 LFSTL
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