Messages by Mike Laughrun
Mike Laughrun has served as Lead Pastor and Elder at Tri-Cities Baptist Church since January of 2011. He and his wife Jennifer have been married since 1995 and have five children.
Ephesians 2:11-22 Jesus Followers Are Brought Near To God By His Blood Part Two
March 3, 2024Series: EphesiansTeacher: mike laughrun Ephesians 2:11-22(11) Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands– (12) remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. (13) But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far…
Ephesians 2:11-22 Jesus Followers Are Brought Near To God By His Blood
February 25, 2024Series: EphesiansTeacher: mike laughrun Ephesians 2:11-22(11) Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands– (12) remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. (13) But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far…
Ephesians 1:15-23 Jesus Followers Are Called to Find Their Hope In Him
February 4, 2024Series: EphesiansTeacher: Mike Laughrun Ephesians 1:15-23[15] For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, [16] I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, [17] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, [18] having the eyes of your hearts enlightened,…
Luke 21:27-36 Jesus Followers Wait With Prayers
Series: AdventSpeaker: Mike LaughrunDate: December 31, 2023 Big Truth:Jesus Followers Wait With Prayers (27) And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. (28) Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”Luke 21:27-28 (34) “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly…
Jesus Followers Wait With Joy – Luke 2:1-14
Series: AdventSpeaker: Mike LaughrunDate: December 24, 2023 Luke 2:1-7(1) In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. (2) This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. (3) And all went to be registered, each to his own town. (4) And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house…
Jesus Followers Wait With Grace – Night Of Worship
Series: AdventSpeaker: Mike LaughrunDate: December 20, 2023 (1) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (2) He was in the beginning with God. (3) All things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. (4) In him was life, and the life was the light of men. (5) The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.John 1:1-5 (14) And…
Jesus Followers Wait With Purpose – 2 Peter 3:8-18
Series: AdventSpeaker: Mike Laughrun When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.Matthew 25:31 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.Hebrews 9:28 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;…
The Church Is Radically Generous
Series: GivingSpeaker: Mike Laughrun (1) We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, (2) for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. (3) For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, (4) begging us earnestly for the favor of taking…
Neighbors & Nations: Jesus Followers Are Called To Go Make Disciples Together
Series: Neighbors and NationsSpeaker: Mike Laughrun (8) And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. (9) But the LORD God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?”Genesis 3:8-9 (2) And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and…
Hebrews 12:18-29 Faith in Jesus Brings Worship
Series: Jesus Is The Better EnduranceSpeaker: Mike Laughrun (1) Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, (2) looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand…
Hebrews 12:1-17 Faith in Jesus Brings Discipline
Series: Jesus Is The Better EnduranceSpeaker: Mike Laughrun (1) Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,(2) looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of…
Hebrews 11:8-22 Faith in Jesus brings Obedience
Series: Jesus Is The Better HopeSpeaker: Mike Laughrun Hebrews 11:8-22(8) By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. (9) By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. (10) For he was looking forward to…
Hebrews 10:1-10 Jesus Is The Father’s Will For Atonement
Series: Jesus Is The Better SacrificeSpeaker: Mike Laughrun Hebrews 10:1-10(1) For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. (2) Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having once been cleansed, would no longer have any consciousness of sins? (3) But in these…
Hebrews 9:23-28 Jesus Will Appear Again
Series: Jesus Is The Better CovenantSpeaker: Mike Laughrun Hebrews 9:23-28(23) Thus it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these rites, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.(24) For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. (25) Nor was it to offer himself repeatedly, as the…
Hebrews 9:15-22 The Cost Of Sin Is Death
Series: Jesus Is The Better CovenantSpeaker: Mike Laughrun Hebrews 9:15-22(15) Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant,so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. (16) For where a will is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established. (17) For a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as…
Hebrews 8:1-13 Jesus Mediates a Better Covenant
Series: Jesus Is The Better CovenantSpeaker: Mike Laughrun (1) Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, (2) a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man. (3) For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; thus it is necessary for this priest also to…
Hebrews 7:21-28 Jesus Is Able To Save Forever
(21) …but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’” (22) This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. (23) The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, (24) but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. (25) Consequently, he is able to save to…
Hebrews 6:17-20 Jesus Is A High Priest Forever
Sunday, May 28, 2023Speaker: Mike Laughrun Hebrews 6:17-20(17) So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he guaranteed it with an oath, (18) so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. (19) We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of…
Hebrews 5:7-10 Jesus Is The Source Of Eternal Salvation
Hebrews 5:7–10 [7] In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. [8] Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. [9] And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, [10] being designated by God a high priest after the order of…
Hebrews 4:11-13 Jesus is the All-Seeing Judge
(1) Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, (2) but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.Hebrews 1:1-2 Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands…Hebrews 4:1 (2) For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because…
Hebrews 1:1-3 Jesus Is The Better Revelation – Part 2
(1) Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, (2) but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. (3) He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins,…
Hebrews 1:1-3 Jesus Is The Better Revelation
(14) Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. … (16) Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.Hebrews 4:14, 16 (1) Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to…
Advent – Jesus Followers Wait for the King Luke 2:22-35
(22) And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (23) (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) (24) and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” (25) Now there…
Advent – Jesus Followers Long for the King Isaiah 9:1-7
During the month of December, the whole family aligns with the church family under the same Big Truths and Bible verses for our Advent series. Use Advent to capture unique opportunities for family discipleship: Remind your kids that Advent is not just about Christmas. During Advent, we remember Christ’s first coming in order to anticipate when He comes again. Include your teenagers and older kids in discipleship conversations with their younger brothers and sisters. Use the sermons on Sunday morning…
The Day Of the Lord Will Come – Part III
(1) This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, (2) that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, (3) knowing this first of all that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires. 2 Peter 3:1-3 (8) But do not overlook…
2 Peter 3:1-10 The Day of the Lord Will Come
October 16, 2022 2 Peter 3:1-10 (1) This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, (2) that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, (3) knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires. (4) They…
2 Peter 1:1-4 God Has Given Us Everything Needed For Life And Godliness
Message by Mike Laughrun. The Plan – Ways for us to get the most out of this book: Read. Access TCBC’s 2022 reading plan at tcbchurch.org/peter or through the tcbchurch app. Gather. Prioritize the weekly gathering. Purpose to worship weekly at 9:15am or 11:00am. Study. Utilize resources to help you study Peter’s letters throughout the week. For sale at the kiosk Talk. We learn better in community. Community adds encouragement, accountability, teaching, correction, and training. Talk to…
2 Peter Intro
The Plan- ways for us to get the most out of this book:· Read. Access TCBC’s 2022 reading plan at tcbchurch.org/peter or through the tcbchurch app.· Gather. Prioritize the weekly gathering. Purpose to worship weekly at 9:15am or 11:00am.· Study. Utilize resources to help you study Peter’s letters throughout the week. For sale at the kiosk· Talk. We learn better in community. Community adds encouragement, accountability, teaching, correction, and training. Talk to one another and others about what God is…
Part 5 – Membership Promises
Message by Mike Laughrun. If I had never joined a church till I had found one that was perfect, I should never have joined one at all; and the moment I did join it, I should have spoiled it. Still, imperfect as it is, it is the dearest place on earth. – Charles Spurgeon (16) As He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea;…
Part 2 – Membership Promises
Message by Mike Laughrun. Membership Promises Part 2 What does faithful church membership look like? (41) So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. (42) They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:41-42 The New Testament knows no Christians floating around in “just me and Jesus” land. Believers belong to churches. Kevin DeYoung PRINCIPLES…PRACTICES…PROMISES…
Part 1 – Membership Promises
Message by Mike Laughrun How does Scripture affirm church membership? The example of the early church (41) So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. (42) They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:41-42 The New Testament knows no Christians floating around in “just me and Jesus” land. Believers belong to churches. Kevin…
1 Peter 5:12-14 Stand Firm In The True Grace Of God Part 2
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