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Topics are listed at the top of each message series which are ordered chronologically.
THIS IS MY YEAR...I PROMISE // Part 1
January 5, 2025 // [Part 1 of 2]
The New Year is full of possibilities that fuel the potential for a better future. That’s why we make resolutions . . . even though those resolutions often fall by the wayside. But there’s something simple you can do to make the most of this year. It begins by looking past what you think is possible in your life to what God thinks is possible.
THIS IS MY YEAR...I PROMISE // Ounce of Prevention
January 12, 2025 // [Part 2 of 2]
Many times we give money in response to a felt need or in response to a tragedy—it’s emotional and the results are measurable. But in addition to that, what would it look like to become someone who was not only an intervention giver, but a prevention giver?
THE WAY IN A MANGER // Dead Ends
December 8, 2024 // [Part 1 of 3]
Usually by the time we realize we’re lost, we’ve been lost for quite some time. And we instinctively ask, "What should I do?" Instead, there’s a different question to consider.
THE WAY IN A MANGER // The Way of Life
December 15, 2024 // [Part 2 of 3]
Jesus came to show us not only the way back to God, but the way back to others as well. As people who have been reconciled to God, we should pursue reconciliation with people whenever possible.
THE WAY IN A MANGER // The Way of Love (Christmas Service)
December 22, 2024 // [Part 3 of 3]
During this time of year, we engage our imaginations as we embrace the magic of Christmas. Let’s also imagine what the world would be like if we fully embraced the way of Jesus—the way of love.
HOMECOMING // Your Place in the Story
November 17, 2024 // [Part 1 of 3]
Sometimes if something is too familiar, we forget how significant it is. The parable of the prodigal son is a perfect example. And when we acknowledge where we are in the story, we’re positioned to discover where we need to be.
HOMECOMING // The Word Works
November 24, 2024 // [Part 2 of 3]
Many Christians refer to the Bible as the “Word.” But there’s more to the Word than the Bible itself.
HOMECOMING // Deeper and Wider Than Ever
December 1, 2024 // [Part 3 of 3]
We believe following Jesus makes your life better and makes you better at life, and we want our local church to inspire people to follow him. In this message, Matt Braun talks about how and why we do church the way we do.
Faith, Belief, Trust, Doubt
UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES // When Life Happens
October 27, 2024 // [Part 1 of 3]
Our circumstances are not an indicator of God’s absence.
UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES // Promises, Promises
November 3, 2024 // [Part 2 of 3]
No matter if our current season of life is easy or difficult, we strive to fix our eyes on Jesus instead of our circumstances.
UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES // For Those Who Doubt
November 10, 2024 // [Part 3 of 3]
Doubt doesn't have to be an off-ramp to faith. In fact, it's a natural part of the journey.
Purpose, Direction
FATAL DISTRACTIONS // Great Work!
October 13, 2024 // [Part 1 of 2]
Great work is often found on the other side of a terrifying longing. How could clarity regarding your “terrifying longing” reduce the allure of the distractions you’re most susceptible to?
FATAL DISTRACTIONS // Fog, Fires, & Fear
October 20, 2024 // [Part 2 of 2]
Your great work is to identify the distractions that keep you from the “problem” that you are uniquely positioned to solve.
Community, Serving, Giving
BE RICH
October 6, 2024 // [SPECIAL 1-PART MESSAGE]
We don’t have a responsibility to predict what God is up to. But we do have a responsibility to help meet people’s immediate needs.
Faith, Spiritual Growth, Character
MAKE ROOM // Means to an End
September 22, 2024 // [Part 1 of 2]
Spiritual habits are not the end; but a means to an end. To what end? Jesus makes that abundantly clear.
MAKE ROOM // Practice Makes Progress
September 29, 2024 // [Part 2 of 2]
Spiritual disciplines require practice. Practicing well is just as important as practicing, period. In this message, we’ll learn about a few disciplines we can begin to practice to make room to experience more of God’s power in our lives.
Faith, Spiritual Growth, Influence, Leadership, Purpose
ICON // It Won't Work
August 25, 2024 // [Part 1 of 4]
It's not intuitive to choose to lose, but Jesus introduced an upside-down way of living.
ICON // Loser's Club
September 1, 2024 // [Part 2 of 4]
The cross is a reminder for us to stop chasing what can’t be caught.
ICON // Chasing Humility
September 8, 2024 // [Part 3 of 4]
We can be tempted by a lot of things we shouldn’t give in to. But when we give into the temptation of humility, the world changes for the better.
ICON // Kingdom Now
September 15, 2024 // [Part 4 of 4]
Living in the upside-down kingdom Jesus described can perhaps seem risky and foolish. But the power and love of God is released when we embrace it.
Bible, Belief, Faith, Trust, Identity
PRACTICING WHAT I PREACH
August 18, 2024 // [SPECIAL 1-PART MESSAGE]
Following Jesus is complicated. We all need help figuring it out and sticking with it.
Faith, Spiritual Growth, Belief, Bible
THE FUNDAMENTAL LIST // Hang on to Baby Jesus!
June 23, 2024 // [Part 1 of 8]
The Fundamental List #1: Jesus is God’s Son and our King.
THE FUNDAMENTAL LIST // Shadowcaster
June 30, 2024 // [Part 2 of 8]
The Fundamental List #2: Jesus came to illustrate and demonstrate what God is like.
THE FUNDAMENTAL LIST // The Sin Knot
July 7, 2024 // [Part 3 of 8]
The Fundamental List #3: Jesus defined sin as anything that harms you or others.
THE FUNDAMENTAL LIST // Judge Not
July 14, 2024 // [Part 4 of 8]
The Fundamental List #4: Jesus promised justice in the end and invites us to trust him in the meantime.
THE FUNDAMENTAL LIST // Of First Importance
July 21, 2024 // [Part 5 of 8]
The Fundamental List #5: Jesus died for my sin to reconcile me to God.
THE FUNDAMENTAL LIST // God's Special Agent
July 28, 2024 // [Part 6 of 8]
The Fundamental List #6: The church is God’s agent of transformation personally, culturally, and globally.
THE FUNDAMENTAL LIST // As You Go
August 4, 2024 // [Part 7 of 8]
The Fundamental List #7: Jesus followers are multipliers.
THE FUNDAMENTAL LIST // The Bible
August 11, 2024 // [Part 8 of 8]
The Fundamental List #8: The Bible documents God’s redemptive activity in the world, culminating in the arrival of his final King.
Spiritual Growth, Relationships, Community, Accountability,
FRIENDOLOGY // Image is Everything
June 2, 2024 // [Part 1 of 3]
In the beginning, there was a problem mentioned even before the first sin was committed. And it’s a problem that still gets in the way of developing thriving friendships.
FRIENDOLOGY // Not Your Own
June 9, 2024 // [Part 2 of 3]
Prioritizing the needs of a community of people above ourselves moves us toward the interdependence we need.
FRIENDOLOGY // Challenging Friendships
June 16, 2024 // [Part 3 of 3]
With our society as divided as ever, we as Jesus followers have the opportunity to model how to cultivate a culture of diverse friendships.
Bible, Belief, Faith, Trust, Identity
DID GOD REALLY SAY? // The Truth About Lies
April 28, 2024 // [Part 1 of 3]
It’s easy to blame misinformation on the Internet, media, or culture wars. But what if there’s an underlying internal belief that’s affecting how we receive the information in the first place?
DID GOD REALLY SAY? // Who Are You Really?
May 5, 2024 // [Part 2 of 3]
Old habits die hard. So do old beliefs. But there’s a way to replace those old beliefs with new ones.
DID GOD REALLY SAY? // Be True to Yourself
May 12, 2024 // [Part 3 of 3]
We live out what we trust in. And when we put our trust solely in what our hearts tell us, we could be heading down a wrong path.
Belief, Faith, Spiritual Growth
THIS IS THE WAY // Get Dusty
April 7, 2024 // [Part 1 of 3]
Being an apprentice of Jesus leads to a life full of love, joy, hope, peace, purpose, contentment, wisdom, perspective, better decisions, and fewer regrets. Not just eternal life, but a fulfilling life on this side of heaven can be ours when we go beyond believing and start following his way.
THIS IS THE WAY // Just Say No
April 14, 2024 // [Part 2 of 3]
The way of Jesus—the life he modeled—is a life of daily surrender and sacrificial living. Every day, we have countless opportunities to deny ourselves and take up our cross, even in the small, seemingly insignificant moments.
THIS IS THE WAY // Live Low
April 21, 2024 // [Part 3 of 3]
The way of Jesus is the way of love. But loving in theory and loving as a way of life are very different, with very different outcomes. The great thing for us is that Jesus offers us his own life as an example of how to love as a way of life.
Easter, Belief, Faith, Spiritual Growth
EASTER AT LIFEHOUSE
March 31, 2024 // [SPECIAL 1-PART MESSAGE]
People ultimately weren’t convinced to follow Jesus because of what he taught. They became convinced because of what they saw.
Character, Finances, Spiritual Growth, Direction
MONEY TALKS // I Mean Well
February 18, 2024 // [Part 1 of 3]
If our money could talk, what would it tell us? You might be shocked to find out that what our money would say is pretty close to what Jesus said. Does our money add meaning to our lives or is it the meaning of our lives?
MONEY TALKS // Send Me Away
February 25, 2024 // [Part 2 of 3]
Are you mastering your money or being mastered by it? Maybe it’s time to flip the script.
MONEY TALKS // Keep Track
March 3, 2024 // [Part 3 of 3]
It’s easier to keep track of something than to catch up with it. If our money could talk, it would say, “I’m easy to track, but lose track of me and you will lose your peace of mind.”
Bible, Character, Faith, Influence, Purpose, Identity
LIVING WITH YOURSELF // Surrender Your Will
January 28, 2024 // [Part 1 of 3]
The more you choose to surrender to God, the more he will lead you to peace with yourself.
LIVING WITH YOURSELF // Monitor Your Heart
February 4, 2024 // [Part 2 of 3]
Our behavior will eventually reflect the condition of our hearts.
LIVING WITH YOURSELF // Open Your Hands
February 11, 2024 // [Part 3 of 3]
We should fear the consequences of closing our hands more than the consequences of losing what’s in them.
Dating, Marriage, Relationships, Boundaries, Love
LIVING WITH YOURSELF // Exclusivity
January 7, 2024 // [Part 1 of 3]
Why is our bar so low? It’s never too late (or too soon) to raise the bar and strive for real intimacy.
INTIMATE ENCOUNTERS // Vulnerability
January 14, 2024 // [Part 2 of 3]
Real intimacy doesn’t happen by accident. If we want to be known and accepted in our marriages, dating relationships, and friendships, it’s going to take vulnerability.
INTIMATE ENCOUNTERS // Getting Healthy
January 21, 2024 // [Part 3 of 3]
What was the original intent of physical intimacy? How do we raise the bar and move toward that ideal?
Faith, Boundaries, Spiritual Growth
THE WEIGHT OF YOUR WORDS // Way More
November 12, 2023 // [Part 1 of 3]
Feeling overwhelmed? Feel like life is running you rather than you running your life? Jesus gives us an invitation to give us our lives back.
BEND DON'T BREAK // Death By Distraction
November 19, 2023 // [Part 2 of 3]
We are being distracted to death. But we don’t have to be. Jesus reminds us that we always have a choice and can choose what is better in order to live a live full of joy, peace, and love.
BEND DON'T BREAK // Hope-FULL
November 26, 2023 // [Part 3 of 3]
What do we do when life and circumstances we can’t control bring us to a breaking point?
Finances, Leadership, Growth, Boundaries, Direction
YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID // Connecting the Dots
August 27, 2023 // [Part 1 of 6]
Your decisions aren't just about you. They impact people closest to you as well.
YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID // Going the Distance
September 3, 2023 // [Part 2 of 6]
Relationships go better when two people engage in a certain type of competition.
YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID // Forgive
September 10, 2023 // [Part 3 of 6]
No one said it was easy, but releasing someone from what they've done to you is your only way to freedom.
YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID // Live Generous
September 17, 2023 // [Part 4 of 6]
Generous people don’t give sporadically. They have a plan.
YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID // Listen
September 24, 2023 // [Part 5 of 6]
Nobody likes being told what to do, but when we don’t want advice is often when we need it most.
YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID // Tell Yourself
October 1, 2023 // [Part 6 of 6]
Lying to ourselves to feel good about ourselves keeps us from doing what’s good for ourselves.