Living Word Bible Church

Living Word Bible Church Helping people learn God’s Word, grow in grace, and share His love. Join us Sundays at 10:30 AM in Winnabow, NC.

Living Word Bible Church is a friendly, Christ-centered church in Leland, NC. We exist to help people learn God’s Word, grow in grace, and share His love. Our services feature verse-by-verse Bible teaching, a meaningful blend of classic and modern worship, and warm, welcoming fellowship. Join us Sundays at 10:30 am—we’d love to meet you and grow in Christ together!

09/06/2026

Israel Has Rejected the Good (Hosea 8 )
Main Point
Israel rejected God and replaced Him with false gods and false hopes.

This sermon examines Hosea chapter 8 to expose the spiritual danger of idolatry, where individuals reject God and replace Him with false gods and hopes. The preacher highlights Israel's syncretism and rebellion, illustrating how substituting created things for the Creator leads to inevitable judgment and brokenness. Key themes include the futility of manufacturing one's own deity and the principle that people reap what they sow in their spiritual lives. The message calls listeners to self-examination regarding their deepest affections and urges a return to exclusive worship of the true God. Ultimately, it presents repentance and faith in Christ as the only path to restoration and salvation.

09/03/2026

God Forgives Completely (Hosea 7:2)

God sees and remembers every sin, yet He promises not to hold forgiven sin against those who are in Christ. Jesus has already borne the judgment our sin deserves.

Clip from a recent sermon at Living Word Bible Church in Winnabow.

09/01/2026

The Blindness of Pride (Hosea 7:10)

Pride keeps us from seeing our sin clearly and returning to the Lord. Repentance requires humility—humbling ourselves and agreeing with God about our sin.

Clip from a recent sermon at Living Word Bible Church in Winnabow.

08/30/2026

God Sees and Disciplines (Hosea 7)
Main Points
1. God sees His people’s wickedness (6:11–7:10).
2. God disciplines His people for their wickedness (7:11–16).

This sermon examines Hosea chapter seven to illustrate how God observes the hidden wickedness of His people and subsequently disciplines them for their rebellion. Through four distinct similes—a heated oven, an unturned cake, a silly dove, and a treacherous bow—the text depicts Israel's lust, inconsistency, foolishness, and unreliability as they seek help from foreign nations rather than returning to God. The preacher emphasizes that pride prevents repentance, yet God’s desire remains to forgive those who humble themselves. While God remembers all sin for judgment, He chooses not to remember the sins of believers because Jesus has paid the penalty on the cross. The message concludes with an urgent call for listeners to examine their hearts, confess their sins, and place their faith in Christ for salvation.

08/27/2026

Obey Over Sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22)

God places greater value on obedience to His Word than on religious activity. To truly hear God’s Word means listening with the intention of obeying.

From a recent sermon at Living Word Bible Church.

08/25/2026

God’s Invitation (Matthew 11:28)

God welcomes sinners to come to Him, and He welcomes His children back when they wander away. Jesus said, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

From a recent sermon at Living Word Bible Church.

08/24/2026

A Faithful God and His Unfaithful People (Hosea 6)
Main Points
1. God invites people to come to Him; He is always faithful.
2. God desires genuine faithfulness from His people, but they are often unfaithful to Him.

This sermon explores Hosea 6 to contrast God's unwavering faithfulness with the shallow, short-lived repentance of Israel. It emphasizes that God invites sinners back through discipline and desires genuine knowledge of Him rather than empty religious rituals. The preacher warns against worldly sorrow that produces regret instead of true change in action. Ultimately, the message encourages listeners to humble themselves and return to God, trusting in His promise to forgive and restore those who seek Him sincerely.

08/20/2026

God’s Heart in Discipline (Hosea 5:15)

God's judgment of His unfaithful people had a greater purpose: repentance and restoration. The question for us is personal: What would it look like for you to return to God?

From a recent sermon from Hosea 5 at Living Word Bible Church.

08/18/2026

Only God Can Heal (Hosea 5:13)

Israel recognized the problem but looked for help in the wrong place. The king of Assyria could not heal what only God could heal.

From a recent sermon from Hosea 5 at Living Word Bible Church.

08/17/2026

God Has Withdrawn Himself (Hosea 5)
Main Point
God sometimes withdraws and brings judgment so that His unfaithful people will seek Him.

This sermon examines Hosea chapter five, illustrating how God withdraws His presence and brings judgment upon unfaithful Israel and Judah to provoke repentance. It highlights the spiritual blindness caused by idolatry and pride, noting that outward religious rituals are futile without genuine heart transformation. The preacher contrasts God's subtle discipline with His eventual fierce confrontation, emphasizing that He waits for His people to acknowledge their guilt before restoring fellowship. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to seek the Lord while He may be found, offering hope of mercy and abundant pardon through Jesus Christ.

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6420 Ocean Highway E
Winnabow, NC
28479

Opening Hours

10:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+19105572318

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