Sermons - Entries written by Pastor Mark Dooley

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Abraham and his flocksAbraham and his flocksByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentGenesis 13:1-18 - This message considers the conflict between Abraham and Lot over their herds as we continue the series on "The Walk of Faith."Audio/Video: 07-25-10 1115 MD.mp3
Abraham and his follyAbraham and his follyByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentGenesis 12:10-20; 20:1-18 - This message continues the series on "The Walk of Faith" by examining Abraham's lie about his wife, Sarah, calling her instead his sister.Audio/Video: 07-18-10 1115 MD.mp3
Abraham and his faithAbraham and his faithByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentGenesis 12:1-9 - This message begins a news series on "The Walk of Faith" by examining the call and commitment of Abraham.Audio/Video: 07-11-10 1115 MD.mp3
The Postcard of DecisionThe Postcard of DecisionByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment3 John - This message considers the positive examples of Gaius and Demetrius as compared to the negative example of Diotrophes, three characters we meet in 3 John. We must decide who we will imitate.Audio/Video: 6-20-10 1115 MD.mp3
The Postcard of Spiritual SafetyThe Postcard of Spiritual SafetyByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment2 John - This message begins a series on the "Postcards of the New Testament," a look at the one chapter books in the New Testament by looking at how knowing the truth, walking in the truth and guarding the truth will provide spiritual safety.Audio/Video: 06-06-10 1115 MD.mp3
Blessed Assurance - Four Final AssurancesBlessed Assurance - Four Final AssurancesByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 John 5:14-21 - This message considers four assurances from God's Word - the assurance of prayer, the assurance of perseverance, the assurance of protection and the assurance of perception.Audio/Video: 05-30-10 1115 MD.mp3
Spiritual Victory in JesusSpiritual Victory in JesusByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 John 5:1-13 - This message continues the study of 1 John by looking at the issue of spiritual victory from chapter five.Audio/Video: 05-23-10 1115 MD.mp3
Christian AffectionChristian AffectionByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 John 2:7-11; 4:7-21 - This message continues to series in 1 John by considering love and our call to "love one another."Audio/Video: 05-09-10 1115 MD.mp3
Confident AssuranceConfident AssuranceByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 John 2:3-6; 2:28-3:3 - This message from 1 John focuses on having confident assurance in our walk with Christ by living obediently, living expectantly, and living purely.Audio/Video: 05-02-10 1115 MD.mp3
The Road to Spiritual GrowthThe Road to Spiritual GrowthByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 John 2:12-17 - This message continues to series in 1 John by looking at both the roadblock to spiritual growth (worldliness) as well as the road to spiritual growth.Audio/Video: 04-25-10 1115 MD.mp3
The Word of LifeThe Word of LifeByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 John 1:1-4 - This opening message in a series on the book of 1 John discusses Christianity in a nutshell.Audio/Video: 04-11-10 1115 MD.mp3
In My NameIn My NameByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentJohn 16:23-26 - This message continues the series on the names of God by considering what it means to pray "in my name," as Jesus instructed.Audio/Video: 03-28-10 1115 MD.mp3
The Lord is My ShepherdThe Lord is My ShepherdByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentPsalm 23:1-6 - This message concludes the series on the names of God by looking at the name Jehovah-rohi and understanding what it means for the Lord to be our shepherd.Audio/Video: 03-21-10 1115 MD.mp3
Be Holy: Small but Powerful WordsBe Holy: Small but Powerful WordsByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentLeviticus 20:7-8; 1 Peter 1:13-16 - This message on the name Jehovah-M'Kaddash (the Lord who makes us holy) considers the implications of holiness for our life.Audio/Video: 03-07-10 1115 MD.mp3
Peace is more than PacifismPeace is more than PacifismByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentJudges 6:11-24 - This message on Jehovah-shalom, The Lord is Peace, continues the series on the names of God by using the account of Gideon's call to examine the significance of this name.Audio/Video: 02-21-10 1115 MD.mp3
Where Worship BeginsWhere Worship BeginsByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentJob 1:1-22 - This special Monday night service message breaks from the "Names of God" series to consider worship in times of triumph, times of trial, and times of tragedy.Audio/Video: 02-08-10 SPECIAL MONDAY.mp3
No Message - Services cancelledNo Message - Services cancelledByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentThere were no services today as all activities were cancelled because of winter weather.
Beating BitternessBeating BitternessByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentExodus 15:22-27 - This message considers the name Jehovah-rophe, a passage where we learn that God desires to heal our bitterness.Audio/Video: 01-24-10 1115 MD.mp3
The Name of ProvisionThe Name of ProvisionByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentGenesis 22:1-14 - The account of Abraham offering Issac as a sacrifice reveals to us the name of provision; God as Jehovah-jireh, "the Lord who provides."Audio/Video: 01-17-10 1115 MD.mp3
What's in a Name?What's in a Name?ByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentExodus 3:1-15 - This messages introduces a series of messages on the compound names of God by considering the account of Moses at the Burning Bush where God reveals His divine name, I Am, to him.Audio/Video: 01-10-10 1115 MD - LBC.mp3
No Message - Services cancelledNo Message - Services cancelledByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentThere were no services today as all activities were cancelled because of winter weather.
Aggravated or Available?Aggravated or Available?ByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentLuke 2:21-35 - The account of Simeon speaks to us about service. Both Mary and Joseph, as well as Simeon, were willing and available to serve God in their respective capacities.Audio/Video: 12-13-09 MD.mp3
Retain or Reveal?Retain or Reveal?ByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentLuke 2:8-20 - This message considers the passage where the shepherds receive the news of the birth of the Messiah and how they shared that message showing us that the good news is meant to be revealed, not retained.Audio/Video: 12-06-09_a MD.mp3
Holidays or Holy Days?Holidays or Holy Days?ByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentAmos 5:18-27 - The prophet Amos prepares us for the coming Thanksgiving and Christmas season by addressing the insufficient hope, insincere worship and inescapable judgment of the Jews of his day.Audio/Video: 11-22-09 MD.mp3
Parting PrinciplesParting PrinciplesByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 - These parting principles of Paul in his first letter to the Thessalonians deal with prayer, prophecy, perseverance and partnership.Audio/Video: 11-15-09 MD.mp3
No RespectNo RespectByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 - This message considers the need for respect in the body of Christ, specifically respect of those who lead us as well as respect of others.Audio/Video: 11-08-09 MD.mp3
Purity on PurposePurity on PurposeByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 - This is the first message in the Pleasing God series and deals with the topic of pleasing God through purposeful purity.Audio/Video: 10-25-09 MD.mp3
Here 4 YouHere 4 YouByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 Thessalonians 3:7-13 - This message focuses on the biblical truth of fellowship (koinonia).Audio/Video: 10-18-09 MD.mp3
Empowered 4 EncouragementEmpowered 4 EncouragementByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 Thessalonians 2:17 - 3:6 - This message considers the impact that encouragement will have in our life. Just as Paul sought to encourage the Thessalonians, so we should encourage one another.Audio/Video: 10-11-09 MD.mp3
Case 4 CredibilityCase 4 CredibilityByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 - Paul builds the case for his credibility by focusing upon his integrity and the investment he made in the ThessaloniansAudio/Video: 09-27-09.mp3
Marked 4 MovementMarked 4 MovementByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 Thess. 1:4-10 - This second message in the "What am I here 4?" series looks at three areas that will help us move forward in our Christian walk.Audio/Video: 09-20-09Small.mp3
Chosen 4 ChangeChosen 4 ChangeByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 - This opening message in the series "What am I here 4?" centers around 3 questions: Who are we?; What do we need?; and Why are we different?Audio/Video: 09-13-09Small.mp3
The Success of FaithfulnessThe Success of FaithfulnessByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentActs 14:20b-28 - The Message looks at the conclusion of the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas to see that the secret to success is faithfulness.Audio/Video: 09-06-09- MD.mp3
Living with 3DLiving with 3DByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentActs 13:4-13 - This look at the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas helps us see the adventure of being on mission with God.Audio/Video: 08-30-09- MD.mp3
11:15 - Antioch:  A Missional Church11:15 - Antioch: A Missional ChurchByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentActs 12:24-13:3 - This message was delivered by Pastor Dooley at the 11:15 service and focuses on the four things that a church experiences when it is on mission with God: Salvation; Devotion; Separation; and ConsecrationAudio/Video: 08-23-09- MD.mp3
Antioch:  A Model ChurchAntioch: A Model ChurchByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentActs 11:19-26 - This look at the church of Antioch shows it to be a model church to be emulated. Five truths about the church are examined - truths that need to be present in churches today.Audio/Video: 08-16-09.mp3
In Christ Alone - 2009 Missions ReportsIn Christ Alone - 2009 Missions ReportsByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment2 Corinthians 5:11-21 / Acts 1:8 - The reports from three recent missions efforts - Local/Jerusalem (Backyard Bible Club), National/Judea & Samaria (Ohio Youth Missions Trip) and International/Ends of the Earth (Mexico Mission Trip) are presented by... MoreAudio/Video: 08-02-09.mp3
The Power of PersecutionThe Power of PersecutionByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentActs 8:1b-4 - Persecution can lead to positive results, such as the spreading of the gospel. The early church left Jerusalem to go to Judea and Samaria because of persecution. We are still called today to leave our Jerusalem and go forth to share... MoreAudio/Video: 07-19-09.mp3
The marks of communionThe marks of communionByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 Corinthians 11:23-32 - This message considers six distinct marks of communion and is shared in the context of celebrating the Lord's Supper.Audio/Video: 7-12-09.mp3
The Result of RepentanceThe Result of RepentanceByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentActs 2:37-47 - The reactions of the hearers of Peter's Pentecost sermon show us the basics of walking with Christ.Audio/Video: 7-5-09.mp3
Prelude to PentecostPrelude to PentecostByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentActs 1:9-26 - This message looks at the early disciples as they prepared for a great move of God. The way that they prepared then is the way we should prepare today.Audio/Video: 6-21-09.mp3
The Power to Change the FutureThe Power to Change the FutureByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentActs 1:1-8 - The Introduction to the Book of Acts shows us the Holy Spirit power that is available to the believer to accomplish the task to which God has called him/her.Audio/Video: 6-14-09.mp3
Standing Firm in the Will of GodStanding Firm in the Will of GodByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentColossians 4:12 - This message considers the issue of determining and following the will of God in our life, whether that be individually or collectively.Audio/Video: 6-7-09.mp3
Treasuring the Word - CooperationTreasuring the Word - CooperationByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentMatthew 10:5-10 - This message looks at Jesus' sending of the 12 as the paradigm for cooperation in kingdom work.Audio/Video: 5-31-09.mp3
Carnality and the Lord's SupperCarnality and the Lord's SupperByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 Corinthians 11:17-30 - This message considers the distinction between the natural man, the spiritual man and the carnal man found in 1 Cor. 2:14 - 3:3 and its relationship to our celebration of the Lord's SupperAudio/Video: 5-24-09.mp3
Treasuring the Word - The FamilyTreasuring the Word - The FamilyByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentPsalm 127 - This message looks at both the Foundation and the Fruit of a Family.Audio/Video: 5-10-09.mp3
Treasuring the Word - StewardshipTreasuring the Word - StewardshipByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 Cor. 4:1-2 - This message returns to the Treasuring the Word series by looking at our stewardship of life. Stewardship is more than money - Scripture calls us to faithfulness in all areas.Audio/Video: 4-26-09.mp3
Giants, Grasshoppers, and God-sized VisionsGiants, Grasshoppers, and God-sized VisionsByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags1 commentsAdd commentJoshua 14:10-13 and Numbers 13:1-33 - Joshua and Caleb had great trust in God to be successful in a God-sized task. This message is the basis for the God-sized vision of LBC to be a multi-site church.Audio/Video: 4-19-09.mp3
Reactions to the ResurrectionReactions to the ResurrectionByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentJohn 20:1-18 - This message considers the reactions that Mary Magdalene had when she encountered the empty tomb. Each of us reacts in one of these ways today.Audio/Video: 4-12-09.mp3
Conduct in Uncertain TimesConduct in Uncertain TimesByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentActs 16:22-34 - The account of Paul and Silas in the Philippian jail shows us that praising God and proclaiming the gospel should flow from who we are in Christ regardless of what is going on in the world around us.Audio/Video: 3-29-09.mp3
Contentment in Uncertain TimesContentment in Uncertain TimesByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentPhilippians 4:10-20 - This message deals with finding contentment by trusting in God's provision.Audio/Video: 3-22-09.mp3
Treasuring the Word - The Lord's DayTreasuring the Word - The Lord's DayByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentJohn 4:21-24 - This message considers the disctinction between the Sabbath and the Lord's Day and discusses the biblical principles of our need both for worship and rest.Audio/Video: 3-8-09.mp3
Treasuring the Word - Baptism and the Lord's Supper; Should Baptism Precede the Lord's Supper?Treasuring the Word - Baptism and the Lord's Supper; Should Baptism Precede the Lord's Supper?ByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment1 Corinthians 10:16-17; Ephesians 4:4-6 - This message centers on two truths; that Baptism and the Lord's Supper are ordinances NOT sacraments, and that there IS a proper order to the ordinances.Audio/Video: 3-1-09.mp3
Treasuring the Word - The ChurchTreasuring the Word - The ChurchByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentMatthew 16:13-18 - The Church matters to Jesus so it should matter to us. This message considers the nature of the church, who it is and what it is to be about.Audio/Video: 2-22-09.mp3
Treasuring the Word - ElectionTreasuring the Word - ElectionByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 - The message looks at the biblical doctrine of election, both its purpose and its process. In addition special attention is given to the issue of perseverance (i.e., eternal security).Audio/Video: 2-15-09.mp3
Treasuring the Word - ManTreasuring the Word - ManByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentEphesians 2:1-10 - This message looks at man's reprobate nature, but also considers the wonder of the grace of God that brings about our regeneration and leads to our responsibility to serve.Audio/Video: 2-1-09.mp3
Spreading the TableSpreading the TableByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentJohn 6:52-59 - In preparation for the Lord's Supper, this message considers the admonition of Jesus to "eat His body" and "drink His blood."Audio/Video: 1-25-09.mp3
Treasuring the Word - God the SpiritTreasuring the Word - God the SpiritByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentEphesians 1:13-14 - This message concludes the mini-series on the doctrine of God within the Treasuring the Word series by considering the doctrine of God the Spirit.Audio/Video: 1-18-09.mp3
Treasuring the Word - God the SonTreasuring the Word - God the SonByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentGalatians 4:4-5 - This message continues the study of God by looking at what the Scripture says about God the Son. Specifically, four areas are considered: His virgin birth, His victorious life, His vicarious death, and His virtuous gift.Audio/Video: 1-11-09.mp3
Treasuring the Word: God the FatherTreasuring the Word: God the FatherByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentMalachi 2:10 - This message introduces the doctrine of God (article 2 of the Baptist Faith and Message). Specifically it considers God the Father, and is part 1 of a 3 part message on God. Future messages will consider God the Son and God the SpiritAudio/Video: 1-04-09.mp3
Treasuring the Word: The BibleTreasuring the Word: The BibleByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentPsalm 19:7-11 - Article 1 of the Baptist Faith and Message deals with the Scripture. But what does the Bible say about itself? This message considers that issue.Audio/Video: 12-28-08.mp3
The Reality of the Virgin BirthThe Reality of the Virgin BirthByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentMatthew 1:18-25 - When we think of the Virgin Birth we tend to think of Mary. This message explores the reality and truth of the Virgin Birth from the perspective of Joseph.Audio/Video: 12-21-08.mp3
The Indescribable GiftThe Indescribable GiftByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd comment2 Corinthians 9:6-15 - Each year at Christmas we receive cards which say, "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift." What is that gift? It is Jesus. This message puts that truth in the context the Apostle Paul originally presented it, and it... MoreAudio/Video: 12-14-08.mp3
Treasuring the Word: IntroductionTreasuring the Word: IntroductionByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedBible Pastor Dooley Value 0 commentsAdd commentPsalm 19:7-11; Psalm 119:11 - This message introduces the Treasuring the Word series. It is a journey through Psalm 119. As we notice how the Psalmist treasured the Word of God, we are challenged to make it a priority in our life as wellAudio/Video: 12-07-08.mp3
True Worship - A Cleansing ConfessionTrue Worship - A Cleansing ConfessionByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedCleansing Confession Pastor Dooley worship 0 commentsAdd commentPsalm 32:1-7 - In this final message in the True Worship series we see that Confession is a vital element of worship. Our passage highlights the cleansing that comes from confession of sin.Audio/Video: 11-30-08.mp3
True Worship - Encounter and ResponseTrue Worship - Encounter and ResponseByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentGenesis 28:10-22 - This message looks at the account of Jacob's dream to see that true worship involves both and encounter with God and an appropriate response.Audio/Video: 11-23-08.mp3
True Worship - An Emphatic EmphasisTrue Worship - An Emphatic EmphasisByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentRevelation 1:9-20 - This message uses the encounter of the Apostle John on the island of Patmos to demonstrate the truth that Christ is the emphatic emphasis of true worshipAudio/Video: 11-09-08.mp3
True Worship - A Ready ResponseTrue Worship - A Ready ResponseByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentIsaiah 6:6-8 - This is the 2nd part of the message on Isaiah 6 with a focus on the response that we make in true worship. Just as Isaiah was ready to go, so true worship leads us to go into all the world.Audio/Video: 10-26-08.mp3
True Worship - An Awesome AwarenessTrue Worship - An Awesome AwarenessByPastor Mark DooleyTaggedNo tags0 commentsAdd commentIsaiah 6:1-5 - This is the first of a 2 part message from Isaiah 6 focusing upon the awareness of God in true worship.Audio/Video: 10-19-08.mp3