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Topics are listed at the top of each message series which are ordered chronologically.
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.
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.
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.
Bible, Faith, Spiritual Growth, Purpose
RECAPTURING OUR FIRST LOVE // 1-Part Message
May 7, 2023
If we’re not careful, what should be secondary can easily become primary.
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.
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.
INVESTGATING JESUS // Rebranding
March 26, 2023 // [Part 5 of 6]
Being right doesn't give us the right to be self-righteous.
INVESTGATING JESUS // Redefining Terms
March 19, 2023 // [Part 4 of 6]
Love for God is demonstrated by love for others.
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.
INVESTGATING JESUS // Pregame
March 5, 2023 // [Part 2 of 6]
Admirers of Jesus didn’t shape civilization. The doers did.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Christmas
CHRISTMAS EVE AT LIFEHOUSE // Special One-Time Experience
December 24, 2022
Jesus came to interact with his people like no other king.
Belief, Christmas, Faith, Forgiveness
THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS // Unto Us
December 18, 2022 // [Part 3 of 3]
Jesus came to interact with his people like no other king.
THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS // Kingdoms in Conflict
December 11, 2022 // [Part 2 of 3]
Kings don’t just have believers; they have followers.
THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS // Birth of a King
December 4, 2022 // [Part 1 of 3]
Despite popular belief, Jesus didn’t come primarily to forgive. He came as a King to be followed.
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?
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?
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.
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.
Serving, Influence, Generosity, Love, Community
BE RICH 2022 // Love
October 23, 2022 // [Part 3 of 3]
The way of love is far less complicated, but far more demanding. And it has the potential to change everything.
BE RICH 2022 // Serve
October 16, 2022 // [Part 2 of 3]
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.
BE RICH 2022 // Give
October 9, 2022 // [Part 1 of 3]
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hope, Struggles, Spiritual Growth, Faith
WELL VERSED // Gospel
June 19, 2022 [Part 3 of 3]
Whatever we experience, someone has been through it before. We would be wise to lean in and listen to advice from that person. We are wrapping up this series by continuing to tune in to the book of Psalms to learn how to handle life’s highs and lows through some honest conversation with God.
WELL VERSED // It's Getting Critical
June 12, 2022 [Part 2 of 3]
It seems like everyone is getting really good at being critical these days. And what do we gain by it? The answer may surprise you. And it’s nothing new. Thousands of years ago, the nation of Israel dealt with this. We can find new hope for today from what they experienced.
WELL VERSED // Honest to God
June 5, 2022 [Part 1 of 3]
No one wants to be a “Debbie Downer.” But we often have areas of our lives that are challenging, broken, or weak. And the degree to which we are honest with God about those areas is often the degree to which we can experience him in the struggle.
Relationships, Influence
The Posture of Reconciliation
May 15, 2022 [Part 4 of 4]
The more mature person typically makes the first move toward reconciliation. And that first move is rarely convenient.
Pie in the Eye
May 8, 2022 [Part 3 of 4]
Reconciliation in a relationship requires an honest look in the mirror. Easy to say, hard to do. Here's a way to make that just a little easier.
Back to You
May 1, 2022 [Part 2 of 4]
Repairing a relationship requires someone to initiate, regardless of who's to blame for the fallout. There's a simple prayer you can learn to help you take that first step.
Instructions Not Included
April 24, 2022 [Part 1 of 4]
When it comes to repairing relationships, no one responds well to being convinced, coerced, convicted, or controlled. Yet we try those approaches over and over again. There's a better way.
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.
Pre-Decide
April 3, 2022
There is no progress without discipline. And many times, what begins as an "ought to" becomes a "want to."
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.
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.
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.
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?
Leadership, Relationships, Direction
The Relationship Question
February 20, 2022
There's a question you can ask yourself that will bring inescapable clarity to just about every relational decision you'll bump up against. But a word of warning: it's not for the faint of heart.
The Maturity Question
February 13, 2022
It's human nature to snuggle up to the edge of irresponsibility or disaster and stay there as long as possible. But instead of wondering how close we can get before crossing the line, we need to ask ourselves perhaps the most important question we can ever ask.
The Conscience Question
February 6, 2022
Sometimes an option we're considering creates tension inside of us. When that happens, it can be tempting to ignore the discomfort or brush by it. But instead of doing that, we need to pay close attention to it.
The Legacy Question
January 30, 2022
Your life is more than random, disconnected events. It's a story being written. Whether it's a thoughtful response or an emotionally fueled reaction, we write the stories of our lives one decision at a time.
The Integrity Question
January 23, 2022
The easiest person to deceive is the person in the mirror. But when we do the hard work of being honest with ourselves, we're on our way to not selling ourselves on a potential regret.
Deciding Our Way Forward
January 16, 2022
We never know what or who hangs in the balance of the decisions we make. But we do know that our decisions determine the direction and quality of our life.
Celebration, Growth
15 Year Anniversary
Growth, Prayer, Trust
Not Like That
Oct 3, 2021
As children, many of us were taught to say our prayers. As we get older, we wonder, why should I pray? How should I pray? Does praying even work? Those questions deserve grown-up answers.
Screen Time
The Whole World in Your Pocket
August 22, 2021
Technology and the use of it, while helpful, can definitely be a hot topic! People have a lot of thoughts when it comes to the use of technology. Together we are going to begin to assess our relationship with our phones and how it affects us and those around us.