LRPC Sermon Archives

Linden Road Presbyterian Church

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.

  1. Jul 25

    Reclaim Your Joy 🎉 | Book Club 2026— 4

    Has the stress of daily life stolen your smile? Welcome to the Grand Finale of Book Club! 📖🎈 As the summer wraps up, cultural burnout is real. Between hectic schedules, running on the daily hamster wheel, and endless distractions, it is incredibly easy to feel entirely drained. Today, for our final installment of Book Club we are breaking out of that exhaustion. In this finale, a celebrated musical artist and pastor delivers a life-giving message on reclaiming the joy you’ve been missing. There is a massive difference between temporary happiness and supernatural, biblical joy. Happiness depends on your circumstances going perfectly, but joy is the unshakeable confidence that God is good even when life is hard. If you are ready to trade your worry for worship and step into true purpose, this is the message you've been waiting for. 💬 NEXT STEPS & RESOURCES: Worship Notes on YouVersion http://bible.com/events/49634121 New here? We’d love to connect with you! Fill out a digital connection card here: https://lindenroad.churchcenter.com/people/forms/126326 Talk It Over: Grab the final discussion guide to process this joy-filled message: https://www.lindenroad.church/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BookClub2026_4_TIO_English.pdf #BookClub #ReclaimYourJoy #WorshipOverWorry #OvercomingBurnout #ChurchOnline 👋 Connect With Us If this is your first time joining our online family, welcome home! 💻 Website: http://www.lindenroad..church ✅ Subscribe for more weekly messages to help restore your soul.

  2. Jul 4

    Famous Failures - Book Club 2026 - Wk1

    Some of our most profound spiritual growth happens when we step outside of our usual routine and listen to someone else’s story. Kickstarting our 4-part Book Club series—in partnership with the Life.Church Open Network—this message features a globally recognized leadership expert delivering a vital truth: You are entirely one decision away from a different ending. Our legacy—whether in our homes, our businesses, or our nation—is defined by our intentional choices, not our accidental circumstances. If you have been feeling stuck, stagnant, or simply coasting through life, this message provides a biblical framework to stop drifting and start choosing a trajectory aligned with God's truth. 🎙️ The Deeper Dive (Podcast Tie-In) This weekend's message serves as the perfect runway for a broader conversation happening in our community following the 4th of July weekend. Make sure to check out the latest episode of our Heartfelt Mornings podcast on the website, where we dive into modern presidential leadership (looking at the cultural megaphones of Reagan, Bush, and Trump). We address a critical pastoral question: Have we hitched our patriotism to an election cycle—and have we traded a genuine love for our neighbors for political combat? --- The Spiritual Standard of America – Part 2 📥 Available Resources: Talk It Over Guide: Download the small group discussion questions to process this message with your family or life group. Talk It Over Guide 👋 Connect With Us If this is your first time joining our online family, welcome home! 💻 Website: http://www.lindenroad..church Worship Notes on YouVersion http://bible.com/events/49632212 First Time? Fill out our digital connection card here: https://lindenroad.churchcenter.com/people/forms/126326 Subscribe to our channel so you never miss! Visit our website: www.lindenroad.church Church Copyright License® AH 22105520 5/1/2026 4/30/2027 Active + CCLI Streaming License® AH 21070807 5/1/2026 4/30/2027 Active

  3. Jul 2

    The Spiritual Standard of America - Part 2

    The corrosion we feel happens when we expect a political figure or a government to protect a dream that only God can sustain." As our nation navigates shifting definitions of the American Dream and cultural anxiety over systemic decay, where should believers anchor their hope? In the conclusion of this special two-part pre-July 4th series on Heartfelt Mornings, Pastor Tom Roepke joins Burch and Lisa to look past the contemporary political noise. Picking up right where last week's discussion on Abraham Lincoln left off, this episode tackles everything from the hilarious, real-time cultural shock of World Cup tourists to the profound, foundational truths written into the Declaration of Independence. The conversation challenges us to drop the usual political talking points and examine a vital question: Have we hitched our hope to an election cycle instead of the King of Kings? This archive features the full conversation, including a final pastoral prayer for our communities, our leaders, and our national character. During the broadcast, Tom also highlights a powerful sermon titled "Once in 250 Years – Celebrating the Declaration," delivered from the pulpit of Bethel Chapel by Dave Zanotti of the American Policy Roundtable. Listeners are highly encouraged to visit The Public Square media platform to hear Dave's full audio address, which serves as an excellent companion resource to help families re-center on first principles over the holiday weekend. Listen here.

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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.