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Paul knew what it was to be harmed by one person and abandoned by people he trusted. He did not pretend the hurt was small. He named what happened, left justice with God, kept a wise boundary, and prayed for those who failed to stand beside him.   In Week 2 of Getting Over It, Rich walks through Paul's response in 2 Timothy 4 and the assurance underneath it: “The Lord stood with me and gave me strength.” This is an honest conversation about resentment, prayer, boundaries, and learning to trust God's presence when people have let us down.   Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Getting Over It, Week 2 Date: August 9, 2026 Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32; 2 Timothy 4:14-18; Luke 6:27-28; Proverbs 19:11   Next steps, prayer, and connection: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

Some hurts do not disappear quickly. A betrayal, an absent parent, a broken relationship, abuse, or years of small offenses can leave anger and bitterness working below the surface long after the moment has passed.   In Week 1 of Getting Over It, Pastor Rich teaches from Ephesians 4:26-32 about the grace we have received and the grace we are called to give. This message names the difference between repressing pain, rehearsing pain, and releasing pain to God. Releasing is not pretending the harm was okay. It is bringing what is real to God so resentment does not keep defining your future.   Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Getting Over It Week: 1 Working message title: Release It Date: August 2, 2026 Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32; 2 Corinthians 5:15, 19; Acts 7:57-60   Next steps, prayer, and connection: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

How do you respond when someone hurts, betrays, disrespects, or refuses to forgive you? The answer is rarely simple, but Pastor Rich reminds us that these are gospel questions—moments that reveal how deeply the grace of Jesus is shaping the way we live. In the final week of Transformed, Rich teaches from Romans 12:14-21 and calls us to bless instead of curse, pursue peace where possible, release revenge, and overcome evil with good. None of that means denying the harm or remaining in an unsafe situation. Instead, Rich shows how wise boundaries and tangible acts of goodness can keep hurt from having the final word through us. Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Transformed Week: 5 of 5 Date: July 26, 2026 Scripture: Romans 12:14-21   Connect with us: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

What does it really mean to live well—especially when life is busy, difficult, or draining? In Week 4 of Transformed, Pastor Josh teaches from Romans 12:11-13 and shows that living well is not the same as living a perfect life. It means serving God wholeheartedly without faking enthusiasm, remaining patient and prayerful when trouble comes, and keeping our lives open to the needs of people around us. If you want your faith to shape the way you meet pressure, pain, people, and everyday responsibilities, this message offers a clear and hopeful next step.   Speaker: Josh Mienser Series: Transformed Week: 4 Message: Live Well Date: July 19, 2026 Scripture: Romans 12:11-13   Connect with us: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

Loving difficult people is one thing in theory. It is another thing in real life. In Week 3 of Transformed, Pastor Chris teaches from Romans 12 and invites us to move beyond performative love into the genuine love Jesus has shown us. This message explores empathy, prayer, blessing, doing good, and forgiveness—not as ways to deny pain, but as ways to let God transform our hearts. If you are carrying offense, struggling with bitterness, or wondering how to respond to someone who has hurt you, this message offers guidance and practical next step.   Speaker: Chris Cary Series: Transformed Week: 3 Date: July 12, 2026 Scripture referenced: Romans 12:9-10, Romans 12:20-21, John 13, Luke 23:34   Connect with us: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

If you have ever wondered where you fit in the church, this message is for you. In Week 2 of Transformed, Pastor Amy teaches from Romans 12:3-8 and shows how humility, spiritual gifts, authenticity, and connected community all flow from knowing who God is. This message explores what it means to think of yourself less without thinking less of yourself, why the body of Christ needs every part, and how God's kingdom values hidden faithfulness over status and approval. If you have felt disconnected, uncertain of your role, or tempted to keep your faith private, this teaching offers a practical next step. Speaker: Amy Johnson Series: Transformed Week: 2 Date: July 5, 2026 Scripture referenced: Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12:21-22, James 1:17 Connect with us: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

Romans 12 teaches that spiritual transformation begins with surrender. In this message, Pastor Rich walks through what it means to offer your life as a living sacrifice, refuse the pattern of the world, and let God renew your mind. Rich also connects this passage to strongholds in our thinking and the practice of taking thoughts captive. If you are wrestling with anxiety, control, fear about the future, or recurring thought patterns that keep shaping your life, this message will help you move toward surrender and trust in Jesus.   Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Transformed Week: 1 Date: June 28, 2026 Scripture referenced: Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 10   Next steps, prayer, and connection: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

Many of us have learned to live behind masks, agreements, and labels that were formed in pain. In this message, Pastor Chris shows how the enemy uses wounds to shape identity, how Jesus restores us without shame, and how the Father invites us to receive what is truer about us in Christ. Speaker: Chris Cary Message: Our True Name Scripture: Romans 8:15-16, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 3:16, John 21, Revelation 2:17, Ephesians 1 Need prayer or a next step? https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

Do your words reflect your relationship with Jesus? In Week 5 of Jesus + Nothing, Pastor Rich closes the series by teaching from Colossians 4 and reminding us that everything is spiritual, including the words we speak, text, post, pray, and use in difficult conversations. This message explores four ways our words can point people to Jesus: pray with your words because they connect you to God, engage with your words because they build bridges to outsiders, encourage with your words because they strengthen others, and honor with your words because they deepen relationships. Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Jesus + Nothing, Week 5 Message: Words That Point People to Jesus Date: June 14, 2026 Scripture referenced: Colossians 3:17, Colossians 4:2-18, Luke 6:45   Connect with us: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give  

What does it look like to honor Jesus in marriage, parenting, & work? In Week 4 of Jesus + Nothing, Pastor Rich teaches from Colossians 3:18-4:1, a passage that can feel uncomfortable in our culture. Rather than fast forwarding through difficult Scripture, this message invites us to ask what faithful obedience looks like in the roles God has given us. Rich walks through biblical submission, sacrificial love, parenting with a shepherd's heart, work as unto the Lord, and authority as stewardship under Christ. The message also makes an important pastoral distinction: Scripture is never permission for abuse, manipulation, or cruelty. Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Jesus + Nothing, Week 4 Message: Honor Jesus in Every Role Date: June 7, 2026 Scripture referenced: Colossians 3:18-4:1   Connect with us: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

How do you make Jesus your priority when life is full of competing voices, habits, desires, and distractions? Rich Greene continues the Jesus + Nothing series with a message from Colossians 3. Paul moves from belief to behavior: since we have been raised to new life with Christ, we set our hearts on things above, put to death what belongs to the old life, and put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love. This message will help you examine what your life is communicating. If someone looked at your calendar, finances, phone, family, friendships, and daily choices, would they see Jesus as your priority or something else? Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Jesus + Nothing, Week 3 Message: Jesus Is Your Priority Date: May 31, 2026 Scriptures referenced: Colossians 3:1-17; Proverbs 4:23 Next steps, prayer, and connection: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

How do you trust God when you are suffering and cannot make sense of what is happening? Pastor Rich continues the Jesus + Nothing series with a message from Colossians 1-2 on the mystery of Christ in us, the hope of glory. Paul writes about suffering while he himself is in prison, reminding us that struggle is not evidence that God has forgotten us. In Christ, suffering can become a place where we experience His presence, depend on His strength, reject counterfeits, and focus again on what is real. This message names the ways we often reach for substitutes when we are hurting: control, blame, escape, positive thinking, busyness, and trying harder. But Jesus is not a supplement to add to our lives. He is everything. Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Jesus + Nothing, Week 2 Message: Jesus Is Everything in the Struggle Date: May 24, 2026 Scriptures referenced: John 15:13, Colossians 1:24-29, Colossians 2:1-17 Next steps, prayer, and connection: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

What do you really believe about Jesus? In Colossians, Paul reminds the church that the gospel is Jesus plus nothing. Jesus is not simply one part of the Christian life. He is supreme over all creation, the one who rescued us, the one who defines our identity, and the one who holds all things together. Pastor Rich teaches that we often treat faith like a buffet, choosing the parts we want while leaving surrender, patience, generosity, forgiveness, and obedience behind. But if Jesus is truly enough, then every area of life belongs to Him. This message will help you ask whether Jesus is the foundation you are building on, or decoration you add to make life look better. Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Jesus + Nothing, Week 1 Message: Jesus Plus Nothing Date: May 17, 2026 Scriptures referenced: Colossians 1:3-6, Colossians 1:9-10, Colossians 1:13-23, Colossians 3:17 Next steps, prayer, and connection: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

What do you do when what you see is different from what God has said? In this message, Rich continues the Strength and Courage series by looking at Joshua, Jericho, and the kind of faith that pleases God. Faith is not just believing God exists, and it is not treating God like a genie who gives us whatever we want. Faith is trusting God's promise, obeying His plan, and continuing to walk even when the walking does not seem to be working. If you are facing a wall of anxiety, shame, bitterness, loneliness, pride, uncertainty, or discouragement, this message will help you bring that battle back to Jesus and remember that the battle belongs to Him. Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Strength and Courage Message: Faith That Keeps Walking Date: May 10, 2026 Scriptures referenced: Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:30, Joshua 5:13-15, Joshua 6:1-16 Connect with us: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

The Holy Spirit is your friend, and He is not something to fear. In this message, Wayne teaches about the Holy Spirit, baptism in the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, and why many Christians feel nervous or confused about this topic. He explains that every Jesus follower has the Holy Spirit from the moment they give their life to Jesus, and that God invites believers to ask for more of His power by faith. This message is for anyone who wants everything God has for them but still has questions about the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, spiritual gifts, or what it means to live an effective Christian life. Speaker: Wayne Message: The Holy Spirit is Your Friend Date: May 3, 2026 Scriptures referenced: John 3, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:4-8, 1 Corinthians 12:7, Acts 19:2, Luke 11:11-13 Connect with us: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

Missionary guest speaker Joseph Gordon shares a powerful message from John 20 about what it means to be sent by Jesus. Through stories from his own life and decades of missionary work, Joseph reminds us that God doesn’t wait for us to feel qualified before inviting us into His mission. Jesus sends ordinary people with His peace, His Spirit, and His heart for the world.   Speaker: Joseph Gordon Series: Missionary Guest Speaker Scripture: John 20:19-22; Philippians 2:3-8 Weekend: April 26, 2026   Next steps: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

Discouragement can feel normal when life stays uncertain, but this message reminds us where courage really comes from. In this sermon from Joshua 1 and Joshua 4, Pastor Rich shows how God meets us in the middle, re-anchors our confidence, and reminds us of His faithfulness when fear and discouragement try to take over. Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Strength & Courage Scripture: Joshua 1, Joshua 4:3-7, Numbers 13, Deuteronomy 34:12, Romans 5:5 Next steps: Connect / Prayer / Baptism / Salvation: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

If you’re trying to do the right thing and life still feels hard, this message is for you. Pastor Rich opens Numbers 13–14 to show how God gives us a new perspective so fear doesn’t have the final word. In this message, we look at Joshua and Caleb, the difference between fear and faith, and three questions that shape our perspective: What are you looking for? Who are you listening to? What words are you speaking? This message is for anyone facing discouragement, opposition, uncertainty, or a season where God’s promise feels harder to believe than the obstacles in front of you. Next steps: Connect / Prayer / Baptism /Salvation: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

What do you do when hope feels risky, faith feels tired, or something in your life seems too far gone to come back? In this Easter message, Rich Greene opens John 20 to show how Mary’s grief at the tomb becomes a picture of resurrection hope for all of us. If you’ve been carrying disappointment, cynicism, church hurt, or quiet despair, this message points to the risen Jesus who still calls people by name and still brings dead things back to life.   Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Easter 2026 Scripture: John 20:1   Next steps: Connect / Prayer / Baptism /Salvation: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

Palm Sunday is more than a parade story. In this message, Pastor Chris explores the tension surrounding Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, why the crowd misunderstood His mission, and how Palm Sunday still invites us to surrender control and receive the peace only Jesus can give.   Speaker: Chris Cary Series: Easter Series Date: March 29, 2026 Scripture: Matthew 21, Luke 19, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118, Daniel 9.   Next steps: Connect / Prayer / Baptism / Salvation: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

What do you do when you know something other than God has your heart? In this message from March 22, 2026, Pastor Rich walks through Psalm 115 and Psalm 42:1 to show that holy practices are not about earning God’s favor. They are a response to being loved, remembered, and pursued by God. If you have felt distracted, spiritually numb, or stuck in patterns that never truly satisfy, this message offers both clarity and a practical next step for putting Jesus first again.   Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Holy Practices Date: March 22, 2026 Scripture: Psalm 115, Psalm 42:1   Next steps: Connect / Prayer / Baptism / Salvation: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

What keeps us spiritually stuck is not always lack of information. Sometimes it is the gap between hearing God’s Word and putting it into practice. In this message from Holy Practices, Pastor Rich walks through Psalm 1 and Matthew 7 to show how a life rooted in Jesus becomes steady, fruitful, and able to stand through the storm. Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Holy Practices Scripture: Psalm 1; Matthew 7:21-27 In this message, we explore: why where you’re planted shapes what your life produces the difference between hearing God’s Word and practicing it how the Holy Spirit helps illuminate Scripture practical ways to engage the Bible daily Next steps: Connect / Prayer / Baptism / Salvation: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

Prayer can feel intimidating, especially when life is heavy and you don’t know what to say. In this message from Rich Greene, we walk through James 5 and discover how prayer becomes our first response in emotional pain, physical exhaustion, and spiritual struggle. If you’ve ever wondered whether God really hears you, this message is for you.   Next steps: Connect / Prayer / Baptism / Salvation: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

Confession and repentance are central to spiritual renewal. In this message, we walk through Psalm 32, David’s story, and practical steps to move from hidden guilt to restored intimacy with God. If you’ve been going through spiritual motions, this message is for you. Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Holy Practices Weekend Date: 2026-03-01 Scripture: Psalm 32; 2 Samuel 11-12; James 5:16 Next steps: Connect / Prayer / Baptism / Salvation: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

In this message, Amy Johnson teaches on biblical forgiveness and what it really means to forgive someone who has deeply hurt you. Through a personal story and a close look at Matthew 18 (the parable of the unforgiving servant), she explains that forgiveness is not pretending the hurt didn't happen, excusing sin, or instantly feeling healed. This message explores: - Why forgiveness matters to God - The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation - How unforgiveness can continue to wound us - Why forgiveness is often a choice before it becomes a feeling - How the "cross of Jesus" makes forgiveness possible If you're struggling with pain, resentment, or the question "How do I forgive?", this message offers biblical truth, practical steps, and hope.   --Connect With Us-- Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

What does spiritual growth actually look like over time? In this message from guest speaker Paul Austin unpacks 1 John 2:12–14 and describes the journey of discipleship—from learning you’re forgiven and loved, to becoming strong in truth, to maturing into a spiritual “father/mother” who invests in others. Along the way, Paul shares stories from coaching 8U Little League that connect to Next Gen ministry, resilience through hardship, and why the church must keep investing in future leaders as part of Kingdom Builders. If you’re trying to grow in your faith—or help someone else grow—this is for you. --Connect With Us-- Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

What does it really mean to “run and not grow weary” when life feels heavy and you’re just trying to hold it together? In this message, Paul Hurckman (Venture Missions) unpacks Isaiah 40:31—especially the idea of waiting on the Lord as active “holding on” (qavah (קָוָה))—and how God renews our strength as we keep showing up. You’ll also hear how Kingdom Builders generosity is supporting work in tough places—providing meals, rescuing girls from trafficking, training women, and helping start churches—while reminding us that even in our own “duct-tape” seasons, we can be part of what God is doing in the world. --Connect With Us-- Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

When the news won’t let you breathe and everything feels divided, it’s easy to start seeing people as the enemy. But what if your peace isn’t found in “winning”—it’s found in where you fix your gaze? This message is a call back to Jesus: justice without tribalism, identity without fear, hope that outlasts the moment. --Connect With Us-- Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

What did Jesus really mean when He said, “Go and make disciples”? In this message, we look at Matthew 28 and Acts 1:8 to discover that disciple-making isn’t a program, a personality type, or something reserved for pastors and missionaries. It’s part of our identity as followers of Jesus. We are called to be witnesses—ordinary people who share what God has done in us. This message breaks down how disciple-making starts right where you already live: your home, your workplace, your neighborhood, and your relationships. You don’t need all the answers. You don’t need a platform. You just need a story and the power of the Holy Spirit. The question isn’t whether you’re part of the mission. The question is: who is your one? --Connect With Us-- Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

In Week 3 of our NEXT series, Pastor Rich unpacks what it really means to be a disciple—and why Jesus’ call is bigger than a one-time decision. We’re talking about three simple discipleship goals: Be with Jesus Become like Jesus Be on mission with Jesus. From there, we zoom in on the Great Commission (Matthew 28) and the phrase that changes everything: Jesus isn’t just giving us an activity—He’s calling us to a lifestyle of disciple-making as you go. We also look at one of the most controversial parts of Jesus’ ministry: who He ate with—and what that shows us about God’s heart for people who feel far from Him. Scripture in this message: Matthew 28:18–20 Matthew 4:19 Luke 5:29–32 --Connect With Us-- Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

In Week 2 of our NEXT series, we talk about the second movement of following Jesus: becoming like Jesus. Spiritual growth isn’t about trying harder—it’s about being intentionally formed by Christ instead of being shaped by culture, habits, and drift. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I still struggle with the same stuff?” or “Can I actually change?”—this message is for you. Real transformation is possible (not inevitable, but possible), and Scripture gives us a clear path forward.   In this message, you’ll learn: 1) What it means to be formed (intentionally vs. unintentionally) 2) How to measure real growth over time (not just in a week) 3) Why renewing your mind matters (Romans 12) 4) What it looks like to “put to death” old patterns and “put on” Christ (Colossians 3) 5) The kind of growth God desires in us (Galatians 5)   --Connect With Us-- Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

This message launches the “Next” series with a simple foundation for following Jesus: be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and be on mission with Jesus. Rich teaches from John 15 that fruitfulness doesn’t come from striving—it comes from remaining (abiding) in Christ. He also challenges us to confront the quiet threat of distraction and ask, “Who or what is discipling you?” As we begin 21 Days of Prayer, this is an invitation to re-center your life on intimacy with Jesus and take a clear next step.   --Connect With Us-- Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

Christmas is more than a baby in a manger—it’s Immanuel: God with us. In this message, Rich shows how God brings peace through His presence now, while promising full peace later when Jesus returns. If your hope has felt shaky—or life has felt heavy—this is for you. In this message: Why hope is essential (and what happens when “hope → nope”) The longing for peace at the first Christmas The angels’ announcement: Jesus is Savior, Messiah, and Lord Why peace doesn’t mean no storms—it means Jesus is present The “already, but not yet” reality of God’s peace A bold prayer from Romans 16:20: “God of peace, crush what’s crushing me/us.” 3 ways to hope in the “not yet”: Turn your waiting into worship Let your pain point you to His promise Live like you know the end of the story   --Connect With Us-- Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

When life feels like a storm, you’re not alone. In Mark 4, Jesus calms the storm—and reminds us that God is with us even when the waves are loud. In this message, Rich shares how Christmas points to Emmanuel (“God with us,” Matthew 1:23) and how real peace isn’t found in perfect circumstances—it’s found in Jesus’ presence (John 14:27). Scripture: Mark 4:35–41 • Matthew 1:23 • John 14:27 --Connect With Us-- Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

Some of the toughest battles show up right after a win… or when you’re running on empty. This message walks through Jesus’ wilderness season (Matthew 4) and how temptation often begins by questioning identity and pressuring you to control outcomes. You’ll see three common pressure points: • When you’re tempted to “handle it yourself” • When you want God to prove Himself on your terms • When a shortcut looks like a smart option   --Connect With Us-- Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

What do you do when the valley feels endless—when the confusion, loneliness, or fear won’t lift? In this message, Rich reminds us that the pain we carry doesn’t push God away… it pulls us closer to Emmanuel, the God who promises to be with us. We explore why valleys are often the places we come to know God most deeply, how His strength meets us in our weakness, and why Scripture describes these low places as both battles and places of unexpected growth. If you’re tired, hurting, or walking through something you never saw coming, this message will help you see that hope is growing right where you feel empty. God is nearer than you think—especially in the valley. What We Cover in This Message Why we often sense God more clearly in the valley than on the mountaintop How Psalm 84 reframes the “Valley of Weeping” as a place of strengthening Why God invites us to rely on His strength instead of our own How your mindset shapes your experience in seasons of struggle Real stories of God’s presence in painful chapters of life Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

We all walk through seasons when gratitude feels out of reach—where God seems good to others but distant from us. When life gets heavy, thankfulness can feel like one more thing we’re supposed to muster up. We all face moments when life doesn’t make sense and gratitude feels like the last thing we have the strength to offer. But Scripture shows us that thankfulness isn’t just a reaction to good circumstances—it’s a way of seeing the world that reshapes our hearts. In this message, Rich explains how gratitude becomes a perspective, a gateway to God’s presence, and a choice we can make even when life is heavy. When we remember God’s faithfulness and shift our focus from “more” to the Giver Himself, gratitude becomes a practice that brings clarity, peace, and spiritual strength. If you’ve been overwhelmed, discouraged, or simply stuck chasing “the next thing,” this message will help you pause, look back, and rediscover God’s goodness at work in your story.   Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

In this anniversary message, Tom Jacobs invites us to look back and see God’s fingerprints across every chapter—wins, wounds, and everything in between. The story isn’t about strategy or strength, but about a God who guides His people through passion, humility, and persistent grace. Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

Ever feel like you need perfect words before God will listen? Today is your permission to pray bold—not timid. Because of Jesus (Hebrews 4:16), you can come to the Father honestly, confidently, right now. No fear. No flattery. Just faith. If you’re weary, stuck, or second-guessing your prayers, Pastor Wayne shows how to approach God with confidence—and what “bold prayers” actually look like in real life. Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

We’re told to play it safe—wait until outcomes are guaranteed. But faith rarely comes with a map. From leaving California for Iowa to launching with 62 people (and regathering with 16), this is the story of saying “yes” when it didn’t add up. As we remember 20 years together, we see in God’s hands, small obedience becomes more than we ever could have imagined.   Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia  

Ever felt dry, empty, or powerless in your faith? You’re not alone. Many followers of Jesus believe—but live without the daily power and presence of the Holy Spirit. In this message, Pastor Chris unpacks how awareness and surrender can turn a spiritless life into a Spirit-filled one, where God’s presence brings comfort, guidance, and power from within. Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

We rush through life chasing success, comfort, and approval—but what if we’re aiming at the wrong target?In this powerful message, Pastor Rich reminds us that some decisions become freeze-frame moments—the ones that define our legacy and ripple into eternity. When we choose to follow God no matter the cost, invest beyond the now, and live to give rather than to get, everything changes.   Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

We often wonder if we’re really making a difference—or if our broken past disqualifies us. But what if you are God’s masterpiece, created not just to survive, but to serve? This message is an invitation to surrender, rediscover your purpose, and live with eternal significance. Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

Ever feel like you're trying so hard to follow Jesus but still feel stuck, fake, or exhausted? You're not alone. Many of us have been set free—but don't know how to live free. This message uncovers the quiet struggle of self-reliance and reveals the powerful, freeing truth: the Holy Spirit is not asking you to try harder… but to surrender and rely on Him daily. Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

Every decision—big or small—shapes the story of your life. Moses told Israel, “Choose life!” That same invitation is for you today. Discover how small, intentional steps of obedience can lead to blessing, transformation, and a legacy that lasts.   Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

Life’s currents — stress, culture, endless news, and personal storms — can leave us drifting without direction. But Hebrews 6:19 reminds us: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” In this message, Pastor Chris unpacks what it looks like to stop the drift and anchor your life in Jesus. Together we’ll explore: Why our souls need hope to stay grounded How to make space for God’s presence Why His promises hold stronger than shifting sands How God uses the process of trials to grow us How discovering His purpose fills us with hope for the future 👉 Don’t let the current carry you away. Find the anchor that never fails.   Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

We love the idea of freedom… but what if it’s meant for something more? This week, Pastor Rich unpacks how true spiritual freedom isn’t about escaping obligation—it’s about choosing to love when it’s hardest. From washing the feet of betrayers to serving in silence, discover the power of laying down pride and picking up the towel. Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

We’ve all felt the sting of rejection—by a parent, a friend, or someone we trusted. The natural response is to push away, to protect, to prove we’re right. But what if the way forward isn’t building walls, but building bridges? In this message, Pastor Rich reveals the powerful truth of Romans 15:7: the same acceptance Christ gave us is the acceptance we’re called to extend to others. Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

We live in a world that never stops—noise, demands, distractions everywhere. But what if the very thing your soul is desperate for is quiet? Pastor Penny Rouse shares how solitude and silence aren’t punishments but invitations—spaces where God heals, refreshes, and speaks. Discover how pulling away for a moment can reconnect you with the One who never leaves. Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

We carry pain, betrayal, and brokenness far longer than we want to admit. But what if the weight of unforgiveness is the very thing holding us back from healing and connection with God and others? In this message, Pastor Rich shares how forgiveness—though hard—is the key to freedom, reconciliation, and wholeness. Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia