Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church

Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church
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Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church is made up of people who have been changed by the grace of God. We have seen the greatness and glory of our Savior Jesus Christ and have found Him to be the greatest treasure in all the world. Through the teaching and preaching of God's Word we strive to know Christ more and it is our desire for you to see His Glory as well.

  1. FEB 22

    Praying the Psalms: Psalm 19

    The universe has a voice. Every star-studded night sky, every thundering waterfall, every newborn taking its first breath—all of creation is declaring something profound. But are we listening?

    52 min

  2. FEB 15

    Put Off the Old Self, Put On the New: Living Out Your Identity in Christ

    This powerful message from Ephesians 4:17-32 confronts us with a challenging question: If we claim to follow Christ, does our life actually look any different from the world around us? Paul isn't giving us a checklist of rules to begrudgingly follow—he's reminding us of who we've become in Jesus. We haven't just learned about Christ; we've learned Christ himself. We know His voice, we walk with Him, and that relationship fundamentally changes us from the inside out. The imagery Paul uses is striking: we're called to throw off the filthy, ugly garments of our old life—falsehood, unresolved anger, selfishness, corrupt speech—and wrap ourselves in the beautiful righteousness that's already ours in Jesus. This isn't just a one-time wardrobe change at salvation; it's a daily practice of putting off the flesh and putting on Christ. What makes this passage especially convicting is Paul's warning that unresolved anger gives the enemy a foothold in our lives—actual opportunity and space to work destruction. When we harbor bitterness, nurse grudges, or let the sun go down on our anger, we're essentially handing Satan the keys to our home. The call here is urgent: don't delay in dealing with whatever God is highlighting in your heart. The beautiful truth is that Christ has already purchased a full and glorious wardrobe for us—kindness, tenderheartedness, forgiveness, gracious speech, and generous hearts. These aren't burdens to bear but gifts to embrace, and as we walk this out imperfectly, we extend the same lavish grace to one another that God has shown us.

    40 min

  3. FEB 8

    Biblical Friendship: Part 3

    In this powerful exploration of spiritual friendship from 2 Timothy 4, we discover that even the greatest saints need people—and that our friends will inevitably disappoint us. Paul, writing from prison and facing possible execution, makes an urgent plea: 'Come to me soon.' Here's a man who experienced the third heaven, wrote thirteen books of the New Testament, and endured unimaginable persecution for Christ—yet he needed his friends. Some friends, like Demas, fell in love with the world and deserted the mission. Others, like Crescens and Titus, were sent away for the sake of the gospel. Still others, like John Mark, disappointed Paul deeply but were later restored and became incredibly useful for ministry. The most striking moment comes when Paul faces trial and 'no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me.' Yet Paul's response reveals the heart of Christ-centered friendship: 'May it not be charged against them.' We learn that friendships aren't transactional currencies where we keep score of who did what. Instead, they flow from Christ's love for us. When our friends fail us—and they will—we can turn to the Friend who never fails, who stood by Paul and strengthened him not for comfort, but for faithfulness. Because Jesus forgives us when we disappoint Him, we can extend that same grace to others and pursue long-haul friendships that reflect His character.

    46 min

  4. FEB 1

    Biblical Friendship: Part 2

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    49 min

  5. JAN 25

    Biblical Friendship: Part 1

    What makes a friendship truly great? This exploration of David and Jonathan's relationship in 1 Samuel reveals that the most powerful friendships aren't built on mutual entertainment or convenience, but on shared loves—particularly a shared passion for God's mission. We discover that Jonathan's soul was knit to David's not after casual coffee dates, but after witnessing David's bold faith in defeating Goliath. Both men shared an unwavering trust in God and a commitment to His purposes. This teaches us that Christ-centered friendships are fundamentally different from worldly ones: they're about two people gazing together at something great rather than merely at each other. When we build friendships around our love for Jesus and His kingdom work, we create bonds that can withstand betrayal, hardship, and even death. The challenge before us is clear: are we merely seeking friends who make us feel good, or are we pursuing spiritual friendships where we mutually strengthen each other's hands in God? True friendship requires us to rise and go—to intentionally invest in others, to share our lives authentically, and to remind one another of God's promises when discouragement threatens to overwhelm us.

    54 min

  6. JAN 18

    Praying the Psalms: Psalm 16

    Psalm 16 presents us with one of the most thrilling promises in all of Scripture: 'In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.' This isn't just poetic language—it's the answer to the deepest question every human being asks: What is the path to life? We're all searching for satisfaction, chasing after careers, relationships, possessions, and experiences, hoping they'll fill the aching emptiness inside. But this psalm reveals a radical truth: God Himself is our portion, our inheritance, our treasure. When David declares 'You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you,' he's not diminishing the good things in life—he's properly ordering them. Everything good flows from connection to God. The psalm teaches us that joy isn't found in accumulating more stuff or achieving more success; it's found in experiencing the presence of Jesus. This changes everything about how we pray, how we pursue happiness, and how we face even death itself. Because if God is our treasure, death cannot steal what truly matters. We're invited to set the Lord always before us, to make Him the center of every decision and conversation, to seek our joy in Him rather than asking Him to bless our pursuit of lesser things. This is the path to life that never disappoints.

    56 min

  7. JAN 11

    Praying the Psalms: Psalms 51

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    51 min

  8. JAN 4

    Praying the Psalms: Psalms 4

    Psalm 4 offers us a profound roadmap for moving from distress to peace, from anxiety to rest. We discover David in one of the darkest moments of his life—betrayed by his own son Absalom, fleeing Jerusalem, publicly humiliated, and facing threats to his very existence. Yet remarkably, this psalm begins with confidence and ends with peaceful sleep. How does David make this journey? He starts by anchoring himself in the most fundamental truth: God is the source of his righteousness. We cannot earn our standing before God through good deeds or moral effort. Instead, righteousness comes through being joined to Christ, receiving His perfect life in place of our failures. When we frame our struggles within this gospel reality, everything changes. David then remembers God's past faithfulness, acknowledging the countless times God delivered him from impossible situations. But perhaps most powerfully, David refuses to nurse his anger or seek vengeance. Instead, he ponders these things in his heart, brings them before God, and then becomes silent—leaving justice in God's hands where it belongs. The psalm culminates in a revolutionary declaration: God provides more joy than all earthly prosperity combined. When our joy is rooted in the unchangeable, unstoppable God rather than circumstances, possessions, or human approval, we can genuinely lie down in peace no matter what storms rage around us. This ancient prayer becomes our prayer, teaching us to bring our whole selves—anger, fear, loss, and all—to the God who invites relentless coming to Him.

    53 min
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Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church is made up of people who have been changed by the grace of God. We have seen the greatness and glory of our Savior Jesus Christ and have found Him to be the greatest treasure in all the world. Through the teaching and preaching of God's Word we strive to know Christ more and it is our desire for you to see His Glory as well.

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  • Creator
    Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church Ministries
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