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Hope in the Dark: Embracing and Wrestling with God in Habakkuk 1 Scripture References Habakkuk 1 James 1 Overview Craig Groeschel opens a new series in the book of Habakkuk, a prophet who doesn’t spe…
Listening, Writing, and Waiting in the Dark Scripture References Habakkuk 1 Habakkuk 2:1 Overview Habakkuk moves from raw questions in chapter 1 (“wondering”) to faithful expectancy in chapter 2 (“wa…
Though It Linger, Wait for It Scripture References Primary text Habakkuk 2:1 Habakkuk 2:3 Habakkuk 2:4 Other references Luke 15 Overview When life feels stalled between God’s promises and our painful…
Remembering God’s Faithfulness in the Valley Scripture References Habakkuk 3:1 Habakkuk 3:16 18 Habakkuk 3:19 Overview Habakkuk ends where it began—surrounded by trouble—yet the prophet finishes in p…
Praise Before the Provision Scripture References Primary text Habakkuk 1 Habakkuk 2 Habakkuk 3 Other references Habakkuk 3:1 Psalm 7 Ephesians 2 Overview Habakkuk’s story moves from raw questions (ch…
Reach One, Teach One – Sisterhood Panel Opening Moments The moderator restated our Life.Church mission: “to lead women to become fully devoted followers of Christ,” then framed the day’s focus with t…
Waiting Well with a Heart of Hope Scripture References Primary text Romans 8:24 25 Romans 8:6 Other references Isaiah 26:3 Proverbs 13:12 Acts 28:30 31 2 Corinthians 4:17 Overview Hope is not wishful…
Comparison Kills Contentment Scripture References Primary text Philippians 4 Other references Luke 18 Proverbs 14 Galatians 6 Ephesians 2:10 1 Corinthians 12 Overview “Comparison kills contentment.” …
Called to Bear Fruit Scripture References Primary text Ephesians 4:1 John 15:5 2 Peter 1:3 Other references Philippians 2 Overview We have been divinely invited—“called”—to leave the kingdom of darkn…
Called to Greatness by Washing Feet Scripture References Primary text Mark 9:35 Other references Hebrews 7:25 Romans 8 Hebrews 12 Colossians 3:23 Luke 10 Overview We are not asked to become the “grea…
Called to Break Bread: Living in Unity as the Body of Christ Scripture References John 17 Romans 12 Overview Believers are called to “break bread” together—an everyday picture of the deep unity Jesus…
Go Fish: Bold and Ready to Share the Gospel Scripture References Primary text Romans 10 Romans 1 1 Peter 3 Other references Acts 4 Psalm 107 Overview Week four centers on Jesus’ charge to “go fish” —…
I’m Not a Hostage Scripture References Primary text Philippians 1 Other references John 3:16 Galatians 2:20 2 Corinthians 5:17 Overview Paul wrote the “happiest book in the Bible” from a Roman jail, …
A Calling to Follow Scripture References Primary text Ephesians 4:1 Matthew 16:24 Other references Ephesians 2:10 Galatians 5:24 Overview God has placed a real, weighty calling on every believer: to …
Real Winning: Putting Family First Opening Moments Conversation opened with the question, “Winning feels pretty great… but Jesus said something about winning the world and losing your soul—what’s tha…
The Performance Treadmill—Seven Men Come Clean Opening Moments “Here we are again, ready for the real adventure.” Seven men—some strangers—gather, determined to quit merely surviving and start “reall…
Getting Unstuck – Men’s Round Table Notes Opening Moments No formal welcome, prayer, or song captured—conversation opened casually around J’s cooking skills and the larger question: “How do we start …
Finding Our Unique Way to Jesus Opening Moments • Quick instructions about “throwing area…between the blue line and the wood line,” then applause and settling in. • Recap of the previous gathering: w…
A Cappuccino, a Ferry, and the Discovery of Slow Love Opening Moments Jason greets Roger outside a chilly neighborhood coffee shop—“Freezing here”—camera rolling. Laughter and playful banter (“Hope I…
“Dropping In” – Notes from Jason & Roger’s Skate Park Conversation Opening Moments Calm background music fades in as Jason greets the viewer: “Hey, I’m Jason and we’re about to go meet my buddy, Roge…
Fishing for Friendship Opening Moments Casual, joking hellos by the pond—Jason filming, Roger laughing about “husband matchmaking.” No formal prayer or Scripture, just easy camaraderie as rods are st…
Remembering Dad’s Truck & Redefining Manhood Opening Moments Jason meets up with Roger (plus Wade, the truck’s owner). Laughter, soft background music, the metallic ding of a car door—no formal praye…
Shame Off You Scripture References Primary text Genesis 2:25 Genesis 3:17 Other references Genesis 1:26 27 Psalm 119 John 10:10 Overview God never intended His people to carry the burden of shame. In…
One Minute After You Die Scripture References Primary text 2 Corinthians 5 Other references Hebrews 9:27 Matthew 10:28 Philippians 1:20 Revelation 20:11 Matthew 7:21 1 Peter 1:17 Overview Death feels…
One Minute After You Die: Confronting the Reality of Hell Scripture References Primary text Luke 16 Other references Matthew 17:13 2 Thessalonians 1:8 Revelation 20:10 Revelation 14:10 11 Overview “W…
Life to the Full—Together Scripture References John 10:10 Overview Pastor Craig Groeschel opens by challenging men to stop living for “one day when” and start living the full life Jesus offers now. A…
Heaven: One Minute After You Die Scripture References Primary text John 14 1 Corinthians 2:9 Other references Philippians 3:19 2 Corinthians 4 Romans 3:23 Romans 3:24 Romans 3:25 Overview What you be…
People Are Thanking God Because of You Scripture References Primary text 2 Corinthians 9 Other references John 1:1 Ephesians 4:11 12 Romans 12 Overview Pastor Craig celebrated the launch of Life.Chur…
Travel Light: Letting Go of Stuff Scripture References Luke 12:15 Psalm 119:36 37 1 Timothy 6:17 Overview The message launches a series called “Travel Light,” reminding us that earth is not our final…
Letting Go of Distractions Scripture References Primary text Luke 10:38 Other references 1 Corinthians 7:35 Proverbs 4 Matthew 6:33 Isaiah 30:21 Overview Distraction pulls our minds in every directio…
