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God the Father Almighty Overview The series opens with the first line of the Apostles Creed—“I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.” Pastor Craig shows why this ancient, 1…
I Believe in God the Father Almighty Overview The series opener centers on the Apostles Creed and its first line: “I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.” Pastor Craig ins…
We Out Here — Faith Is Spelled “R I S K” Scripture References Matthew 14 Overview Faith is not a comfort strategy; it is a risk strategy. Preaching from Matthew 14, Pastor Robert Madu showed that eve…
Faith Is Spelled R I S K Scripture References Matthew 14 Overview God would ask every believer to spell one word: faith. In Jesus’ classroom, “faith” is always spelled R I S K. Walking through Matthe…
Who You Talking To? Scripture References 1 Samuel 17 1 Samuel 16 Overview Your loudest and most influential preacher is the voice inside your own head. In 1 Samuel 17 Robert Madu traces five conversa…
Who Are You Talking To? Scripture References 1 Samuel 17 1 Samuel 16 Overview Your life moves in the direction of the conversations you have with yourself. 1 Samuel 17 is more than a story about a bo…
The Benefit of Doubt & the Kindness of God Scripture References Hebrews 12:1 2 Overview Pastor Craig and host Alli conclude their four week conversation on doubt by normalizing questions, urging list…
Hope Is Most Potent When It Shouldn’t Exist Scripture References 2 Corinthians 12 Overview Magician and storyteller Dustin Tavella used a series of illusions to show how God works through what looks …
Hope Is Most Potent When It Shouldn’t Exist Scripture References 2 Corinthians 12:1 5 Overview Magician turned storyteller Dustin Tavella used a series of “failed” illusions to show that God often wo…
Wrestling With Big Questions—Finding an Even Bigger God Opening Moments Hosts Alli and Jason remind the church that “Life Church is a really safe place” to bring doubts. They invite listeners to noti…
When Faith Feels Fragile Scripture References Habakkuk 1:2 Habakkuk 3:16 Overview Doubt is not a disqualifier—it can be the doorway to a deeper walk with God. Using the prophet Habakkuk, Pastor Craig…
Doubt Isn’t the Enemy of Faith Scripture References Habakkuk 1:2 Overview Doubt can ambush even the most faithful. Craig told of a Sunday in 2017 when panic flooded him moments before preaching and h…
When Anger Meets Grace: Ashley’s Road to Restoration Opening Moments Hosts introduce a message series built on Pastor Craig’s book “The Benefit of Doubt,” urging groups to keep talking about question…
God Can Handle Your Doubts Scripture References Primary text Matthew 14 Other references Romans 15 Matthew 5 Matthew 16 John 21 Overview Pastor Craig acknowledged the growing spiritual hunger he sees…
God Can Handle Your Doubts Scripture References Primary text Matthew 14 Other references Matthew 5 Matthew 16 John 21 Overview The message begins with the pastor celebrating an unmistakable, global h…
Doubt Is Not the Enemy of Faith Scripture References John 20:27 Overview This episode of the “You’ve Heard It Said” podcast launches a four week Life Group journey built around Pastor Craig Groeschel…
Stop Over Complicating God’s Will Scripture References Primary text Romans 12:2 Other references Matthew 6:34 James 4:13 1 Corinthians 10:31 2 Timothy 1:9 Overview We often chase the “perfect” future…
Stop Over Complicating God’s Will Scripture References Primary text Romans 12:2 2 Timothy 1:9 1 Corinthians 10:31 Other references Matthew 6:34 James 4:13 Overview God’s will is not a fragile roadmap…
Discovering God’s Will Scripture References Primary text 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Psalm 32:8 Other references Isaiah 46 Proverbs 19:21 Overview Pastor Craig opened a new series—“God, Just Tell Me”—by unta…
Discovering God’s Will for Your Life Scripture References Primary text Psalm 32:8 Other references Isaiah 46 Proverbs 19:21 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Overview We often agonize over every decision, fearing …
Holiness Over Happiness Scripture References 1 Peter 1 Psalm 51 Psalm 16 Overview Pastor Craig exposed what he calls “the happiness gospel”—the cultural notion that God’s top priority is to make us h…
Holiness Over Happiness Scripture References 1 Peter 1 Psalm 51 Psalm 16 Overview Culture tells us that “God just wants me happy,” but Pastor Craig exposed this half truth as the “happiness gospel.” …
“A Faith That’s Been Tested Is a Faith That Can Be Trusted” Scripture References Daniel 3 1 Peter 1:7 Overview Trials are inevitable, but they are not wasted moments—God uses them to reveal and refin…
A Faith That’s Been Tested Is a Faith That Can Be Trusted Scripture References Daniel 3 Daniel 3:16 17 1 Peter 1:7 Overview Life is full of “fiery trials.” Craig Groeschel walks through Daniel 3 to s…
Full Obedience, Not Just the Parts We Like Scripture References Primary text 1 Samuel 15 Other references Deuteronomy 5:33 Exodus 19:5 Job 36 Overview Pastor Craig exposed the danger of “selective ob…
Selective Obedience or Full Surrender? Scripture References Primary text 1 Samuel 15 Other references Deuteronomy 5:33 Exodus 19:5 Job 36 Overview The message confronts “selective obedience”—doing so…
God Is Gracious, Compassionate, Slow to Anger, and Abounding in Love Scripture References Primary text Jonah 4 Other references Jonah 1 Jonah 2 Jonah 3 Matthew 12 Genesis 3 Genesis 4 Genesis 13 Ezeki…
God’s Compassion Meets Jonah’s Reluctance Scripture References Primary text Jonah 4 Other references Genesis 3 Genesis 4 Genesis 13 Ezekiel 8 Matthew 12 Overview Jonah 4 ends the prophet’s story with…
“The Lord Is With You, Mighty Warrior” Scripture References Primary text Judges 6 Judges 7 Judges 8 Other references Psalm 1:36 Daniel 1:4 2 Timothy 1:7 Overview God calls ordinary, intimidated peopl…
God, You Are Good at Being God Scripture References Primary text 1 Samuel 25 Other references 1 Samuel 22 John 16 Matthew 5:8 Overview Lisa TerKeurst walks through 1 Samuel 25, showing how Abigail’s …
