https://libertybaptistmn.org Lessons of Liberty is a feed of sermons preached in the Sunday morning pulpit of Liberty Baptist Church of Eden Prairie, MN where we believe that the lessons of Scripture provide liberty for the captive soul. Primary speakers include Pastors Nate Wagner and Rory Martin as well as occasional guest speakers and our sent missionary and pastor Seth Grotzke. Usually updated weekly by Wednesday. Liberty Baptist Church 2026 en Lessons of Liberty is a feed of sermons preached in the Sunday morning pulpit of Liberty Baptist Church of Eden Prairie, MN where we believe that the lessons of Scripture provide liberty for the captive soul. Primary speakers include Pastors Nate Wagner and Rory Martin as well as occasional guest speakers and our sent missionary and pastor Seth Grotzke. Usually updated weekly by Wednesday. Liberty Baptist Church Lessons of Liberty is a feed of sermons preached in the Sunday morning pulpit of Liberty Baptist Church of Eden Prairie, MN where we believe that the lessons of Scripture provide liberty for the captive soul. Primary speakers include Pastors Nate Wagner and Rory Martin as well as occasional guest speakers and our sent missionary and pastor Seth Grotzke. Usually updated weekly by Wednesday. Liberty Baptist Church info@libertybaptistmn.org false Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 info@libertybaptistmn.org (Liberty Baptist Church) /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3789 Why is it impossible for law keeping to save us? Why must we trust Christ for our salvation? Pastor Nate explains from Galatians 3:10-14 that the law brings a curse while faith brings salvation. Christ bore the curse for us on the cross, so that we might be freed from the curse through faith. Liberty Baptist Church Why is it impossible for law keeping to save us? Why must we trust Christ for our salvation? Pastor Nate explains from Galatians 3:10-14 that the law brings a curse while faith brings salvation. Christ bore the curse for us on the cross, so that we... Why is it impossible for law keeping to save us? Why must we trust Christ for our salvation? Pastor Nate explains from Galatians 3:10-14 that the law brings a curse while faith brings salvation. Christ bore the curse for us on the cross, so that we might be freed from the curse through faith. 34:37 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3789 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3788 Where does the power to live as a Christian come from? Pastor Nate explains from Galatians 3:1-9 that the power to save and sanctify cannot come from the works of the law, but must come through faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is foolish pride to think we can somehow be good enough in our own strength. Liberty Baptist Church Where does the power to live as a Christian come from? Pastor Nate explains from Galatians 3:1-9 that the power to save and sanctify cannot come from the works of the law, but must come through faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is foolish pride... Where does the power to live as a Christian come from? Pastor Nate explains from Galatians 3:1-9 that the power to save and sanctify cannot come from the works of the law, but must come through faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is foolish pride to think we can somehow be good enough in our own strength. 43:07 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3788 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3787 How should we respond when we feel far from God in the depths? Pastor Seth explains from Psalm 130 that we must draw near to Him because He hears us; He forgives us; He answers us; He loves us; and He redeems us. Instead of letting our sin keep us from God, we can remember who He is and draw near to Him. Liberty Baptist Church How should we respond when we feel far from God in the depths? Pastor Seth explains from Psalm 130 that we must draw near to Him because He hears us; He forgives us; He answers us; He loves us; and He redeems us. Instead of letting our sin keep us... How should we respond when we feel far from God in the depths? Pastor Seth explains from Psalm 130 that we must draw near to Him because He hears us; He forgives us; He answers us; He loves us; and He redeems us. Instead of letting our sin keep us from God, we can remember who He is and draw near to Him. 35:42 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3787 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3786 Pastor Nate reminds us from Galatians 2:11–21 that the gospel leaves no room for confidence in ourselves or division among God’s people. The sufficiency of Christ compels us to stand firm in this gospel by learning to rely on Christ for our justification and to live by faith in the One who loved us and gave Himself for us. Liberty Baptist Church Pastor Nate reminds us from Galatians 2:11–21 that the gospel leaves no room for confidence in ourselves or division among God’s people. The sufficiency of Christ compels us to stand firm in this gospel by learning to rely on Christ for our... Pastor Nate reminds us from Galatians 2:11–21 that the gospel leaves no room for confidence in ourselves or division among God’s people. The sufficiency of Christ compels us to stand firm in this gospel by learning to rely on Christ for our justification and to live by faith in the One who loved us and gave Himself for us. 41:53 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3786 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3785 Is there hope when we deserve God's judgment? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 9:11-15 that any hope we find must be grounded in God's good character. God promises mercy even when he promises judgment; He loves us, so He works to reverse our fortunes; and His strength helps us stand even in judgment. Liberty Baptist Church Is there hope when we deserve God's judgment? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 9:11-15 that any hope we find must be grounded in God's good character. God promises mercy even when he promises judgment; He loves us, so He works to reverse our... Is there hope when we deserve God's judgment? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 9:11-15 that any hope we find must be grounded in God's good character. God promises mercy even when he promises judgment; He loves us, so He works to reverse our fortunes; and His strength helps us stand even in judgment. 40:32 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3785 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3784 Living for ourselves is not freedom; it's slavery. In Galatians 2:1–10, the Apostle Paul reminds us that the freedom we have in Christ is inseparably connected to the truth of the gospel. Pastor Nate demonstrates from the text how enslaving the subtle legalistic demands we allow can compromise the gospel that frees us. Liberty Baptist Church Living for ourselves is not freedom; it's slavery. In Galatians 2:1–10, the Apostle Paul reminds us that the freedom we have in Christ is inseparably connected to the truth of the gospel. Pastor Nate demonstrates from the text how enslaving the... Living for ourselves is not freedom; it's slavery. In Galatians 2:1–10, the Apostle Paul reminds us that the freedom we have in Christ is inseparably connected to the truth of the gospel. Pastor Nate demonstrates from the text how enslaving the subtle legalistic demands we allow can compromise the gospel that frees us. 36:22 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3784 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3783 Grace is not merely a message that calls us to live better—it is transformational. Pastor Nate explains from Galatians 1:13–24 that true grace turns us from self-righteousness to Christ, from human approval to God’s Word, and from living for ourselves to living for God’s glory. Grace changes everything! Liberty Baptist Church Grace is not merely a message that calls us to live better—it is transformational. Pastor Nate explains from Galatians 1:13–24 that true grace turns us from self-righteousness to Christ, from human approval to God’s Word, and from living for... Grace is not merely a message that calls us to live better—it is transformational. Pastor Nate explains from Galatians 1:13–24 that true grace turns us from self-righteousness to Christ, from human approval to God’s Word, and from living for ourselves to living for God’s glory. Grace changes everything! 44:21 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3783 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3782 How can we be ready for the the judgment that God's just character demands? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 8:4-9:10 that we will be ready if we have a right relationship with God through Christ. Only then will God's just character draw us to trust, submit, rest, and repent instead of tremble, seek, run, and perish. Liberty Baptist Church How can we be ready for the the judgment that God's just character demands? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 8:4-9:10 that we will be ready if we have a right relationship with God through Christ. Only then will God's just character draw us to trust,... How can we be ready for the the judgment that God's just character demands? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 8:4-9:10 that we will be ready if we have a right relationship with God through Christ. Only then will God's just character draw us to trust, submit, rest, and repent instead of tremble, seek, run, and perish. 42:05 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3782 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3781 What is our responsibility when it comes to preaching the gospel? Pastor Nate explains from Galatians 1:6-10 that true believers in Jesus Christ will remain true to the genuine gospel of Jesus Christ and not be led astray to other so-called gospels. Liberty Baptist Church What is our responsibility when it comes to preaching the gospel? Pastor Nate explains from Galatians 1:6-10 that true believers in Jesus Christ will remain true to the genuine gospel of Jesus Christ and not be led astray to other so-called gospels. What is our responsibility when it comes to preaching the gospel? Pastor Nate explains from Galatians 1:6-10 that true believers in Jesus Christ will remain true to the genuine gospel of Jesus Christ and not be led astray to other so-called gospels. 35:42 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3781 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3780 When God announces His judgment, how should we respond? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 7:1-8:3 and the bad example of Amaziah and Israel that the reality of God's judgment should drive us to respond in wisdom by appreciating God's mercy as He patiently warns and accepting our responsibility in the sin that deserves God's judgment. Liberty Baptist Church When God announces His judgment, how should we respond? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 7:1-8:3 and the bad example of Amaziah and Israel that the reality of God's judgment should drive us to respond in wisdom by appreciating God's mercy as He... When God announces His judgment, how should we respond? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 7:1-8:3 and the bad example of Amaziah and Israel that the reality of God's judgment should drive us to respond in wisdom by appreciating God's mercy as He patiently warns and accepting our responsibility in the sin that deserves God's judgment. 40:08 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3780 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3779 What can we do to avoid the destruction and mourning of God's judgment on sin? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 5:1-6:14 that our only hope is not in seeking to self-improve but to seek God. Only by seeking the One who is seeking us can we escape God's judgment. Liberty Baptist Church What can we do to avoid the destruction and mourning of God's judgment on sin? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 5:1-6:14 that our only hope is not in seeking to self-improve but to seek God. Only by seeking the One who is seeking us can we escape... What can we do to avoid the destruction and mourning of God's judgment on sin? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 5:1-6:14 that our only hope is not in seeking to self-improve but to seek God. Only by seeking the One who is seeking us can we escape God's judgment. 41:34 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3779 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3778 How can we prepare to meet God? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 4:1-13 that God may smite us to draw us to repentance so that we are prepared to meet Him. Our recognition of our sin, rejection of it, and rest in God will prepare us to meet Him. Liberty Baptist Church How can we prepare to meet God? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 4:1-13 that God may smite us to draw us to repentance so that we are prepared to meet Him. Our recognition of our sin, rejection of it, and rest in God will prepare us to meet Him. How can we prepare to meet God? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 4:1-13 that God may smite us to draw us to repentance so that we are prepared to meet Him. Our recognition of our sin, rejection of it, and rest in God will prepare us to meet Him. 35:27 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3778 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3777 Does it make a difference where the message of the gospel originated? Pastor Nate explains from Galatians 1:1-5 that the hope of the gospel is intricately connected to its source in God. If the gospel originates from man, it loses its power over sin and its message to all people. Liberty Baptist Church Does it make a difference where the message of the gospel originated? Pastor Nate explains from Galatians 1:1-5 that the hope of the gospel is intricately connected to its source in God. If the gospel originates from man, it loses its power over sin... Does it make a difference where the message of the gospel originated? Pastor Nate explains from Galatians 1:1-5 that the hope of the gospel is intricately connected to its source in God. If the gospel originates from man, it loses its power over sin and its message to all people. 40:51 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3777 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3776 How should we respond when God speaks? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 3:1-15 that when God's speaks, we must listen and believe especially when He reveals the reality of coming judgment on sin. When we listen to God we'll believe that sin is evil and it's punishment is horrible moving us to turn to Him. Liberty Baptist Church How should we respond when God speaks? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 3:1-15 that when God's speaks, we must listen and believe especially when He reveals the reality of coming judgment on sin. When we listen to God we'll believe that sin is evil... How should we respond when God speaks? Pastor Rory explains from Amos 3:1-15 that when God's speaks, we must listen and believe especially when He reveals the reality of coming judgment on sin. When we listen to God we'll believe that sin is evil and it's punishment is horrible moving us to turn to Him. 34:21 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3776 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3775 How do we evaluate the growth of the church? Pastor Nate explains from Ephesians 4:11-16 that church growth is less about average attendance and more about spiritual ability. We grow as we use our equipping to help each other grow. Liberty Baptist Church How do we evaluate the growth of the church? Pastor Nate explains from Ephesians 4:11-16 that church growth is less about average attendance and more about spiritual ability. We grow as we use our equipping to help each other grow. How do we evaluate the growth of the church? Pastor Nate explains from Ephesians 4:11-16 that church growth is less about average attendance and more about spiritual ability. We grow as we use our equipping to help each other grow. 39:58 Sun, 24 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3775 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3774 What is the point of gathering together week-in-and-week-out as the church? Pastor Nate explains from Acts 2:42-47 that the church can only grow as it ought to if it is gathered together. There is no such thing as a lone ranger Christian; we grow by gathering. Liberty Baptist Church What is the point of gathering together week-in-and-week-out as the church? Pastor Nate explains from Acts 2:42-47 that the church can only grow as it ought to if it is gathered together. There is no such thing as a lone ranger Christian; we grow by... What is the point of gathering together week-in-and-week-out as the church? Pastor Nate explains from Acts 2:42-47 that the church can only grow as it ought to if it is gathered together. There is no such thing as a lone ranger Christian; we grow by gathering. 41:37 Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3774 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3773 How does the church become what God created it to be? Pastor Nate Wagner explains from 1 Peter 2:4-10 that what the church is defines what the church does. When remember who we are, we will function as God intended us to function. Liberty Baptist Church How does the church become what God created it to be? Pastor Nate Wagner explains from 1 Peter 2:4-10 that what the church is defines what the church does. When remember who we are, we will function as God intended us to function. How does the church become what God created it to be? Pastor Nate Wagner explains from 1 Peter 2:4-10 that what the church is defines what the church does. When remember who we are, we will function as God intended us to function. 43:22 Sun, 10 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3773 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3772 How does Jonah fit into the overall story of Scripture? Pastor Nate explains in this biblical theology of Jonah that the book highlights the compassionate, merciful, and gracious heart of God in saving sinners from destruction. It points to us to the saving work of Jesus Christ for even the worst of sinners. Liberty Baptist Church How does Jonah fit into the overall story of Scripture? Pastor Nate explains in this biblical theology of Jonah that the book highlights the compassionate, merciful, and gracious heart of God in saving sinners from destruction. It points to us to the... How does Jonah fit into the overall story of Scripture? Pastor Nate explains in this biblical theology of Jonah that the book highlights the compassionate, merciful, and gracious heart of God in saving sinners from destruction. It points to us to the saving work of Jesus Christ for even the worst of sinners. 41:45 Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3772 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3771 What can we do about the self-righteousness that comes naturally to all of us? Pastor Nate explains from Jonah 4:5-11 that a renewed focus on God's grace toward us will turn our focus off of ourselves and how good we are, and turn it to dependence on God. Liberty Baptist Church What can we do about the self-righteousness that comes naturally to all of us? Pastor Nate explains from Jonah 4:5-11 that a renewed focus on God's grace toward us will turn our focus off of ourselves and how good we are, and turn it to dependence... What can we do about the self-righteousness that comes naturally to all of us? Pastor Nate explains from Jonah 4:5-11 that a renewed focus on God's grace toward us will turn our focus off of ourselves and how good we are, and turn it to dependence on God. 43:06 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3771 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3770 What happens when we let pride rule in our hearts? Pastor Nate explains from Jonah 4:1-4 that pride develops into bitter resentment and anger that destroys our relationships. Instead we need a steady of diet of God's mercy to help us think rightly of ourselves and others. Liberty Baptist Church What happens when we let pride rule in our hearts? Pastor Nate explains from Jonah 4:1-4 that pride develops into bitter resentment and anger that destroys our relationships. Instead we need a steady of diet of God's mercy to help us think rightly... What happens when we let pride rule in our hearts? Pastor Nate explains from Jonah 4:1-4 that pride develops into bitter resentment and anger that destroys our relationships. Instead we need a steady of diet of God's mercy to help us think rightly of ourselves and others. 43:54 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /sermon-audio/?enmse_mid=3770