Starpoint Church

Starpoint Church

This podcast contains powerful messages from Pastor Roscoe Lilly who leads Starpoint Church located in the Capital District of New York. You can find out more about us at starpoint.church.

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August 9, 2026 31 mins

Gentleness is often seen as being quiet, passive, or even weak. But true gentleness is actually strength under control—the choice to respond with humility, grace, and love instead of reacting out of anger, pride, or the need to be right.

Through real-life stories and the example of Jesus, we see how choosing gentleness can change the way we handle conflict, relationships, and even the people who have hurt us. When we understan...

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What does it mean to be truly faithful? In this message, discover how biblical faithfulness is more than keeping promises—it's a Spirit-produced character that reflects God's faithfulness in every area of life. Through Galatians 5 and Jesus' parable of the talents, you'll see that God values faithful stewardship over worldly success.

Be encouraged to embrace the power of daily obedience, steadfast commitment, and trustworthine...

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July 26, 2026 33 mins

What does it really mean to be good? In this message on the fruit of the Spirit, we discover that biblical goodness is more than simply avoiding what is wrong or trying to be a “good person.” True goodness is a reflection of Jesus in us—an active, Spirit-empowered way of living that sees people in need and chooses to step in, just like the Good Samaritan.

Goodness isn't just about what we feel on the inside; it's a...

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July 19, 2026 30 mins

Kindness is more than simply being nice—it's a powerful reflection of the heart of Jesus. In this message from our Fruit of the Spirit series, you'll discover how biblical kindness is Christlike, intentional, and often sacrificial. Through personal stories, practical examples, and the inspiring account of David's kindness to Mephibosheth, this sermon reveals how God uses kindness to heal relationships, overcome conf...

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July 12, 2026 29 mins

Patience is more than simply waiting—it's a fruit of the Spirit that reflects the heart of Jesus. In this message, we explore how biblical patience is about showing grace to difficult people, trusting God's timing, and allowing the Holy Spirit to develop a "long fuse" in our hearts. Instead of responding with frustration, we're called to love others with the same mercy and patience God has shown us.

Discover how prayer, grace,...

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July 5, 2026 33 mins

In a world filled with anxiety and uncertainty, where can true peace be found? In this message from our Fruit of the Spiritseries, discover how God's peace isn't based on our circumstances but is a gift that comes through trusting Him. As the Holy Spirit works in our lives, He produces a peace that reflects the character of Jesus.

Through the story of Jesus calming the storm and practical, biblical encouragement, this message w...

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June 28, 2026 29 mins

What is the difference between joy and happiness? In this message from our Fruit of the Spirit series, Pastor Jamie explains how true joy is rooted in God's grace and a relationship with Jesus—not in life's changing circumstances. Discover why the joy of the Lord remains even when happiness fades.

If you've been searching for lasting peace and hope, this sermon will encourage you to stop looking to temporary things and begin f...

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June 21, 2026 32 mins

In this message from our Fruit of the Spirit series, we discover what real spiritual growth looks like. Paul teaches that the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—is not produced through human effort, but through the Holy Spirit working in our lives as we remain connected to Jesus.

Focusing on the first fruit, love, this sermon challenges...

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June 14, 2026 29 mins

What does it take to finish well? In this encouraging message, we discover that while starting is often easy, staying faithful through the difficult middle is where perseverance is truly tested. When discouragement, doubt, and exhaustion tempt us to quit, God calls us to keep moving forward with patient endurance.

Drawing from the book of Hebrews, this sermon reminds us to fix our eyes on Jesus, the One who finished His race perfect...

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June 7, 2026 33 mins

Who has a seat at your table? In this challenging message from Luke 14, discover how Jesus calls us to move beyond comfort, convenience, and social status to embrace the people others often overlook. Through His teaching, we are reminded that God's Kingdom is marked by humility, generosity, and radical inclusion.

This sermon will encourage you to examine your relationships and influence, asking one important question: Does your tabl...

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May 31, 2026 29 mins

In this encouraging message, Pastor James reminds us that true fulfillment is found not in the temporary things of this world, but in pursuing a deeper relationship with God. Through Jesus’ teaching in Luke 12, we are challenged to keep our spiritual lamps burning by staying connected to God through His Word, prayer, repentance, and community.

As we open every area of our lives to Christ, we discover the peace, freedom, and st...

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May 24, 2026 33 mins

What if the greatest obstacle to loving others is the scorecard we keep in our hearts? In this message, we explore Jesus’ call to stop keeping emotional “receipts” and instead choose forgiveness, generosity, and love without expecting anything in return. Discover how letting go of bitterness and trusting God with justice can bring freedom, healing, and a deeper reflection of Christ’s character.

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May 17, 2026 29 mins

Following Jesus isn’t always easy. In this message from the Rewarded series, we explore the reality that faithfulness to Christ can often lead to sacrifice, pressure, and persecution rather than comfort and ease. Through powerful biblical teaching and practical examples, this sermon reminds us that obedience to Jesus may cost us socially, relationally, and personally — but God promises blessing and reward to t...

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May 10, 2026 34 mins

In this powerful message from the series Rewarded, we explore Jesus’ promise that God not only rewards faithfulness in eternity, but also in our everyday lives right now. Through Matthew 6 and the Sermon on the Mount, this sermon challenges our desire for recognition and reminds us that God sees every hidden act of kindness, generosity, prayer, and sacrifice—even the ones no one else notices.

Jesus teaches that true...

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May 3, 2026 35 mins

What if heaven isn’t just a future promise, but a reality that transforms how you live today? In this compelling conclusion to the series, the message reveals how eternity reshapes our priorities—shifting our focus from temporary success to lasting, eternal impact. Through powerful biblical insights, it challenges the pursuit of wealth and comfort, calling us instead to be “rich toward God.”

More than a shift...

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April 26, 2026 36 mins

Discover a hope that goes beyond this life in this inspiring sermon on the promise of the resurrected body. It speaks to the real struggles we experience in our physical lives while revealing God’s plan to renew and restore our bodies—free from pain, sorrow, and death—just as Scripture promises.

More than theology, this message is a reminder of how deeply God loves us. From creating us with care to redeeming us thr...

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April 19, 2026 33 mins

This encouraging sermon challenges common misconceptions about heaven, replacing images of clouds and harps with a vivid, biblical vision of eternal life. Heaven is revealed as a restored, physical creation where believers live in resurrected bodies, free from sin, pain, and decay—a place where our deepest longings for joy, purpose, and belonging are finally fulfilled in God’s presence.

Rather than a passive existence, h...

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April 12, 2026 32 mins

The sermon explains that angels are real and play an active role in God’s work. They are powerful spiritual beings who help, protect, and deliver messages, as seen throughout the Bible and even in personal experiences. The pastor also clears up common myths, like the idea that people become angels after they die, emphasizing that angels are a separate part of God’s creation.

The main takeaway is to live like “heave...

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April 5, 2026 31 mins

Experience the true meaning of Easter in this powerful sermon that tackles one of life’s biggest questions: How do we get to heaven? Kicking off a new series titled “Heaven,” this message challenges the common belief that eternal life is earned by being a “good person.” Instead, it reveals a deeper truth—one that dismantles the idea of balancing good deeds against bad and exposes our un...

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March 29, 2026 35 mins

This powerful conclusion to a spiritual warfare series reminds believers that the battle is not fought for victory—but from it. Through Jesus Christ’s finished work on the cross, the ultimate victory is already secured, shifting the focus to what truly matters: the eternal destinies of people. With urgency and clarity, the sermon reveals God’s patience as mercy, giving more time for repentance, while exposing the ...

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