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A Way Out: Depend on the Spirit, Starve the Flesh Scripture References Primary text 1 Corinthians 10:3 Galatians 5 Romans 8:12 13 Other references Romans 7 Galatians 5:24 25 Overview Temptation is co…
Finding Your Way Out Scripture References Primary text 1 Corinthians 10:13 Matthew 26:41 Other references Psalm 119:9 1 Corinthians 15:33 34 John 3 Overview Every temptation has a door marked “Way Ou…
Following Jesus in a Selfie Centered World Scripture References James 3:14 16 2 Corinthians 3:6 2 Corinthians 3:17 Overview Social media offers amazing tools, yet it is quietly rewiring our hearts. C…
Your Setup, God’s Punchline Scripture References Jeremiah 29:11 Romans 12:2 Overview Comedian Michael Jr. weaves his life story into a call to discover God’s purpose: your past and your gifts are the…
Celebrating Generosity, Adoption, and New Life at Life Church Scripture References James 1:27 Overview This week’s Life Church update highlights three ways the mission to “lead people to become fully…
Be Strong and Do the Work Scripture References Primary text Haggai 1:13 14 Haggai 2:3 Haggai 2:4 Other references Galatians 6:9 Ephesians 2 Overview God called His discouraged people to finish rebuil…
The King of Glory Overview A worship moment centers on the repeated confession that Jesus Christ is the King of Glory, the One who breaks the power of sin and darkness. The song celebrates His mighty…
The Time Is Now Scripture References Primary text Haggai 1:2 Haggai 1:3 5 Haggai 1:6 Haggai 1:7 8 Other references Acts 2 Overview God’s people once abandoned the work of rebuilding His Temple becaus…
Because of You: Digital Missions, Generosity, and Lives Changed Scripture References 1 Thessalonians 3 Acts 17:26 Ephesians 3:20 21 Overview “Because of you” runs through the whole talk: because of t…
When God Seems Inattentive Scripture References Primary text Mark 6 Matthew 11:2 3 Other references Proverbs 19:21 Romans 8:28 Overview Life often hands us moments when God feels distant and unrespon…
Irrational Generosity: How Your Giving Makes a Global Difference Overview Life.Church celebrates a year of “irrational generosity,” showing how your giving of time and resources is transforming lives…
When God Seems Late Scripture References John 11 Overview Waiting feels like wasted time, yet Jesus shows that delay can carry divine purpose. John 11 recounts Mary, Martha, and Lazarus—close friends…
When God Seems Uncooperative Scripture References 2 Corinthians 12:7 2 Corinthians 12:8 2 Corinthians 12:9 10 Overview God can fix an air conditioner with one prayer and yet appear silent while a tee…
Finding Healing in Jesus Scripture References Genesis 2 Genesis 3 Luke 24 Overview The sermon centers on one word—healing. Starting in the Garden of Eden, Jefferson Bethke traces the human story of w…
Everything Changed When Jesus Came Scripture References Primary text Luke 2 Other references John 17:3 Matthew 7:22 Romans 8:16 Matthew 1:23 Overview Christmas marks the moment God entered history in…
Get Started Scripture References Hebrews 11 Overview Standing on the first weekend of a new year, Pastor Sam Roberts urges the church to “get started.” Looking at Moses’ calling, he shows that God mo…
“Whoever Finds God Finds Life” – The Birth & Rise of Life Church Opening Moments • First memories flood in from a “small little bicycle factory,” rough edged yet crackling with “excitement, anticipat…
“What Kind of Church Will We Be?” Scripture References Acts 2:42 47 Acts 4 Overview On Life.Church’s 20 year anniversary, Pastor Craig looks back to the same passage—and even the same sermon title—he…
Irrational Generosity in Action Overview Life.Church celebrates how God is using the church’s “irrational generosity” to reach people and build faith. The update highlights new facilities that widen …
Christ Alone Be Praised Overview This worship moment centers on a corporate declaration of absolute devotion to Jesus. Repeated refrains celebrate His limitless love, commit the gathered people to fo…
Dangerous Prayers, Week 1 – “Search Me” Scripture References Psalm 139:23 24 Jeremiah 17:9 Overview Most of us pray safe prayers—“bless me, protect me.” David’s prayer in Psalm 139 is anything but sa…
Broken and Poured: Praying the Dangerous Prayer “Break Me” Scripture References Mark 14:3 Mark 14:22 Luke 22:19 Overview Craig Groeschel continued the “Dangerous Prayers” series by challenging the ch…
Here I Am, Send Me – The Dangerous Prayer of Availability Scripture References Primary text Isaiah 6:1 Isaiah 6:5 Isaiah 6:6 Isaiah 6:8 Other references Jonah 1:1 3 Exodus 3:10 Overview Most of our p…
“Everyone Is Welcome, Needed, and Changed” Overview Life.Church pauses to celebrate why it exists: leading people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Through stories, numbers, and one man’s …
Judging Without Hypocrisy: Grace and Truth in Matthew 7 Scripture References Primary text Matthew 7:1 2 Other references Matthew 6 John 7:24 Romans 2:1 Romans 2:4 1 Corinthians 5:12 Galatians 6:1 2 J…
Understanding Jeremiah 29:11 in Context Scripture References Primary text Jeremiah 29:1 Jeremiah 29:10 Jeremiah 29:11 Other references Jeremiah 28 2 Timothy 3:12 Philippians 1:29 Ephesians 1:11 Overv…
For the Love of Money and the Life That Is Truly Life Scripture References Primary text 1 Timothy 6 1 Timothy 6:10 Other references Ecclesiastes 5:10 Deuteronomy 8:18 Matthew 23:23 Overview Paul’s wo…
Bold Steps to Reach the Lost Overview Life.Church celebrates its “bet the farm” commitment to reach people far from God. The update spotlights three arenas where that risk taking generosity is bearin…
Three Parenting Mistakes to Avoid Overview Parents often grade themselves highly while spotting shortcomings in others, yet common blind spots remain. In this talk the speaker names three frequent er…
Parenting Mistakes 4–6: Consistency, Consequences, and Honest Potential Overview Parents often sabotage their children’s growth without meaning to. Today’s segment highlighted three common pitfalls—b…
