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Life's complicated.  We want to help.  Find what you are looking for in one of our past messages. Topics covered include Faith, Relationships, Anger, God, etc.


Topics are listed at the top of each message series which are ordered chronologically.

Faith, Boundaries, Spiritual Growth

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?

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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.

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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.

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Serving, Influence, Generosity, Love, Community

BE RICH 2023 // Serve

October 15, 2023 // [Part 2 of 2]

Have you ever wanted to make a difference...like, a big one? Well, here’s your chance! And we’ve made it as simple as we know how

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BE RICH 2023 // Give

October 8, 2023 // [Part 1 of 2]

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.

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Finances, Leadership, Growth, Boundaries, Direction

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Relationships, Influence, Growth, Community, Groups

KNOWN FOR IT // Special 1-Part Message

August 20, 2023

We all want to be known for something. What we really need is to be known by someone.

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Character, Relationships, Influence, Pride, Grace

MEAN PEOPLE...AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM // Beyond Even

August 13, 2023 // [Part 2 of 2]

If you repay evil for evil, you will write a pretty predictable story. But there’s a way to write a remarkable one instead.

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MEAN PEOPLE...AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM // Beyond Even

August 6, 2023 // [Part 1 of 2]

Hurting someone because they hurt you doesn't end the cycle. It perpetuates it. And it makes you look like the person you dislike.

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Character, Leadership, Relationships, Influence, Growth

IT'S PERSONAL // Thy>My

July 30, 2023 // [Part 2 of 2]

We often hear people talk about a “personal relationship with Jesus,” but what does that mean?  Can we really have that type of relationship with Him and how would it look if we talked to God about what he wants for us, not what we want from him?

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IT'S PERSONAL // Getting Sheepish

July 23, 2023 // [Part 1 of 2]

We often hear people talk about a “personal relationship with Jesus,” but what does that mean?  What if God actually wants us to get to know him and wants us to live lives that are defined not by obedience, but by abundance?

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Character, Leadership, Relationships, Influence, Growth

REACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS // If God is For You

July 16, 2023 // [Part 3 of 3]

Just because someone claims to be our enemy doesn't mean we must return the favor.

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REACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS // Over and Under

July 9, 2023 // [Part 2 of 3]

Our reactions reflect our confidence or our lack of confidence in God.

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REACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS // Cause and Defect

July 2, 2023 // [Part 1 of 3]

Our actions rarely tell the whole story, but our reactions most certainly do. And Jesus instructs us to leverage them for good.

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Bible, Belief, Faith, Spiritual Growth, Forgiveness, Grace

THINGS CHRISTIANS DO (AND WHY??) // Why Do We Baptize?

June 25, 2023 // [Part 3 of 3]

Getting baptized is an important step of faith in the Christian life.  But what even is baptism and why do Christians practice that?

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THINGS CHRISTIANS DO (AND WHY??) // Why Do We Practice Communion?

June 18, 2023 // [Part 2 of 3]

Taking communion is an important expression of the Christian life.  But what even is communion and why do Christians practice that?

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THINGS CHRISTIANS DO (AND WHY??) // Why Do We Sing?

June 11, 2023 // [Part 1 of 3]

Singing is an important expression of the Christian life.  But why do Christians sing? 

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Bible, Belief, Faith, Spiritual Growth, Forgiveness, Grace

THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER // Stuff Ain't Enough

June 4, 2023 // [Part 3 of 3]

“Have” is never satisfying. Feeding our appetites for stuff only increases those appetites. Believe it or not, it’s possible to be content whatever your circumstances. You just have to let your heavenly Father lead the way.

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THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER // Rocky Ground

May 21, 2023 // [Part 2 of 3]

We don’t always get what we want, regardless of planning, effort, or our own merit. The greener grass is possible, but you can’t get there on your own. Shift your focus to the One who loves you and gave himself up for you.

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THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER // The Other Side

May 14, 2023 // [Part 1 of 3]

The greener grass is possible, but you can’t get there on your own. God wants to lead you to the greener grass, but you have to choose to follow.

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Bible, Belief, Faith, Spiritual Growth, Forgiveness, Grace,

HEAVEN: WHO GOES THERE? // The Role of Rules

April 30, 2023 // [Part 3 of 3]

Most people believe in heaven, and most people believe they'll end up there. Can we really know?  People came before commandments. With God, relationships always precede rules.

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HEAVEN: WHO GOES THERE? // Rethinking Good

April 23, 2023 // [Part 2 of 3]

Most people believe in heaven, and most people believe they'll end up there. Can we really know?  Jesus offered the most just system possible in an unjust world.

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HEAVEN: WHO GOES THERE? // How Good is Good Enough?

April 16, 2023 // [Part 1 of 3]

Most people believe in heaven, and most people believe they'll end up there. Can we really know?  The belief that “Good people go to heaven” sounds nice on the surface. But it doesn’t make sense.

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Easter

EASTER AT LIFEHOUSE

April 9, 2023

People ultimately weren’t convinced to follow Jesus because of what he taught. They became convinced because of what they saw.

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Bible, Belief, Faith, Spiritual Growth

INVESTGATING JESUS // Rebranding

April 2, 2023 // [Part 6 of 6]

Jesus didn't ask for people to just believe in him. He invited people to follow him.

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INVESTGATING JESUS // Rebranding

March 26, 2023 // [Part 5 of 6]

Being right doesn't give us the right to be self-righteous.

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INVESTGATING JESUS // Redefining Terms

March 19, 2023 // [Part 4 of 6]

Love for God is demonstrated by love for others.

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INVESTGATING JESUS // Lifetime Invitation

March 12, 2023 // [Part 3 of 6]

Whatever your next step is, take it. You don’t know what hangs in the balance.

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INVESTGATING JESUS // Pregame

March 5, 2023 // [Part 2 of 6]

Admirers of Jesus didn’t shape civilization. The doers did.

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INVESTGATING JESUS // Somebody Had to Tell

February 26, 2023 // [Part 1 of 6]

Christians are not expected to believe based solely on a collection of ancient manuscripts. The foundation of our faith is anchored to something far more substantial and sustainable.

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Character, Leadership, Relationships, Influence

NOT IN IT TO WIN IT // Shine

February 19, 2023 // [Part 2 of 2]

The church is not here to win. It's here for something different.  Disagreement is unavoidable, but division is a choice. We can disagree politically and love unconditionally.

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NOT IN IT TO WIN IT // One Nation Under God

February 12, 2023 // [Part 1 of 2]

The reaction of many evangelicals to political and cultural shifts in recent years revealed what they valued most—winning. But the church is not here to win. It's here for something different. When it comes to potentially polarizing topics, our posture, tone, and approach will tell others all they need to know about what’s most important to us.

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Serving, Church History

DON'T BE GROSS // 1-Part Message

February 5, 2023

If you’re grateful for your local church but not engaged, now is the time.

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Character, Leadership, Influence, Spiritual Growth, Purpose

PAPER WALLS // The Way Through

January 29, 2023 // [Part 4 of 4]

There’s a fine line between a reason and an excuse. It's time to abandon the excuses. Let’s look at five practical steps to punching through your paper walls.

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PAPER WALLS // Free to See

January 22, 2023 // [Part 3 of 4]

If you won’t admit you’re wrong, you’ll be wrong your entire life.

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PAPER WALLS // Not Buying It

January 15, 2023 // [Part 2 of 4]

It’s true that God loves you just the way you are, but he loves you too much to leave you that way.

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PAPER WALLS // Because

January 8, 2023 // [Part 1 of 4]

Whether fueled by fear, insecurity, or a past event, many of us construct a paper wall of excuses that holds us back.

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Relationships, Forgiveness, Peace

BAD BLOOD // A Confrontation or a Conversation

November 27, 2022 // [Part 4 of 4]

No matter how badly you want peace in a broken relationship, there are times when that relationship may never be fully restored. What do you do to find peace ABOUT a relationship when you can’t find peace IN the relationship?

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BAD BLOOD // A Confrontation or a Conversation

November 20, 2022 // [Part 3 of 4]

When there’s bad blood in a relationship, the easiest thing to do is to let resentment and bitterness grow without addressing the issue. But Jesus calls his followers to a higher standard - we should go and have a conversation with him or her. But why should you go, when should you go, and how should you go?

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BAD BLOOD // Holding On

November 13, 2022 // [Part 2 of 4]

What do you do when you have bad blood with someone?  It costs you peace and complicates your other relationships. The good news is that you can have peace ABOUT the relationship even without peace IN the relationship.

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BAD BLOOD // The Empathy Lens

November 6, 2022 // [Part 1 of 4]

Bad blood can infect any relationship. And the quality of our lives is only as good as the quality of our relationships.  But you can have peace ABOUT a relationship even without peace IN the relationship.

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Faith, Spiritual Growth, Trust

YOUR INTEGRITY, OUR WORLD // End Game

October 2, 2022 // [Part 6 of 6]

It’s possible to be a good person without doing any good, but that’s not good for anybody.

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YOUR INTEGRITY, OUR WORLD // The Win

September 25, 2022 // [Part 5 of 6]

It’s easy to look at the outcomes of our decisions and know if we’ve won. But the bigger win happens before you even know the outcome.

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YOUR INTEGRITY, OUR WORLD // Blameless

September 18, 2022 // [Part 4 of 6]

The first breach of integrity makes the second breach easier. Before you know it, it becomes a pattern. But there’s a way to prevent it from starting.

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YOUR INTEGRITY, OUR WORLD // The Future For a Bowl of Stew

September 11, 2022 // [Part 3 of 6]

Our appetites pose a constant threat to our integrity. And if we don't control them, they will shape the direction and quality of our lives.

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YOUR INTEGRITY, OUR WORLD // Straighten Up!

September 4, 2022 // [Part 2 of 6]
Sometimes we’re willing to be bad to keep from looking bad. But when we’re more concerned about our reputations than our integrity, we eventually damage both.

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YOUR INTEGRITY, OUR WORLD // The Inescapable Ought

August 28, 2022 // [Part 1 of 6]
There are times we know we ought to do something, even when there is no written rule. That's because there is an “ought to” that stands outside of you and over you that didn't originate with you.

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Belief, Faith, Spiritual Growth

When Life Happens

April 10, 2022

Wrinkle-free days usually don’t create great faith, because we don’t know what we actually believe until what we claim to believe is tested. Those unexpected things life throws our way can end up being pivotal circumstances in our faith journeys.

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Pre-Decide

April 3, 2022

There is no progress without discipline. And many times, what begins as an "ought to" becomes a "want to."

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That Person

March 27, 2022

Sometimes it seems God drops someone into our lives at just the right time. The defining moments and seasons of our lives usually revolve around those providential relationships.

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It's Personal

March 20, 2022

Nothing causes us to depend on God more than pushing through our inadequacies to help other people. When we serve in a ministry we take personally, we experience God's power and faithfulness.

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Practically Speaking

March 13, 2022

It’s one thing to believe and enjoy practical teaching. But gaining knowledge is not enough to grow our faith —applying it is.

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Unshakable

March 6, 2022

We've all heard stories of people - or we know people - who have what appears to be unshakable faith. They have a confidence in God that informs what they do. Where does faith like that come from?

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