In this message we'll head back to 1 Corinthians 12 and look at the following points:1. Never Forget that the Many Gifts Come from a Common Source2. Know that There is Some Debate Over the “Miraculous Gifts”3. Resist the Temptation to Feel Supe

To Us & Through Us: Spiritual Gifts in the Life of the Church -- Part 4

Feb 11th, 2020 34m 13s

In this message we pull back from spiritual gifts themselves and focus on just a couple ideas that will lead to a greater understanding of the nature of spiritual gifts, as well as some of the barriers that can get in the way of their effective

To Us & Through Us: Spiritual Gifts in the Life of the Church -- Part 3

Feb 3rd, 2020 31m 30s

In this message we'll focus on the Motivational Gifts of Romans 12:6-8, which are the following:1. The Prophet2. The Servant3. The Teacher4. The Encourager5. The Giver6. The Leader7. The Merciful

To Us & Through Us: Spiritual Gifts in the Life of the Church -- Part 2

Jan 28th, 2020 33m 14s

In this message we'll explore the following truths:1. Interdependence is God’s Design2. Unhealthy Pride is Off Limits3. Attitudes & Motives Speak Loudly4. Proper Humility is Always in Order5. Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit

To Us & Through Us: Spiritual Gifts in the Life of the Church -- Part 1

Jan 20th, 2020 29m 34s

In this message we'll explore the following truths:*It’s Important to Understand What Spiritual Gifts are Not*Spiritual Gifts are Often Abilities with a New Purpose*Spiritual Gifts are Given, Not Achieved

To Us & Through Us: Spiritual Gifts in the Life of the Church -- Introduction

Jan 14th, 2020 28m 48s

In this introductory message to our series we'll explore the following truths:1. Spiritual Gifts are a New Testament Emphasis2. Spiritual Gifts are Given to Every Christian3. Spiritual Gifts are Given TO Individuals but FOR the Body4. Spiritual

Each Day Has Enough: Jesus' Words on Worry

Jan 6th, 2020 32m 25s

In this message we'll look at a portion of the Sermon on the Mount in which Jesus addresses the subject of worry. Our primary text is Matthew 6:25-34 and we'll look at the following types of worry:1. Things over which we have no control2. Thing

Where Are You Now?

Dec 31st, 2019 37m 9s

In this message we look at four possible responses to the person and claims of Jesus Christ:1. Those Who Won't Believe2. Those Who Don't Care to Believe3. Those Who Want to Believe4. Those Who Do Believe

Our God of Promise

Dec 23rd, 2019 30m 17s

In this message we turn to Micah 4 and look at the following points:1. God Made a Promise2. Jesus Fulfills the Promise3. Jesus Fulfills Our Deepest Need

Worth the Wait

Dec 16th, 2019 29m 34s

In this third Sunday of Advent message we turn to Galatians 4 and build on the subject of anticipation and expectation this Christmas season.

The Word Made Flesh

Dec 9th, 2019 34m 3s

In this Advent season message we examine the following truths with John 1:1-18 as our primary text:*Classifying the Incarnation*Defining the Incarnation*Announcing the Incarnation*The Embodiment of the Incarnation*A Final Word on Christology

The Servant King

Dec 2nd, 2019 32m 43s

In this message from Philippians 2 we examine the following truths surrounding what the Incarnation of Christ reveals:1. That God's Economy is Unusual2. That God is Not at the Mercy of People's Expectations3. That God is Committed to Our Redemp

Our Relationship with the Word of God

Nov 18th, 2019 40m 40s

In this message from Bill Howe (the LifeHouse Family Ministry Pastor), we take a look at some of the many dimensions of God's Word. We'll learn the following truths:1. We Need the Word of God2. The Word of God is Powerful3. The Word of God Guid

What Surrounds the Great Commission -- Part 2

Nov 11th, 2019 38m 20s

In this message we look at what gets in the way of effectively fulfilling the Great Commission and what we need to stay connected to the leading of the Holy Spirit in a practical way. In this message Joshua 7 and Acts 2 are prominent chapters.

What Surrounds the Great Commission -- Part 1

Nov 4th, 2019 36m 39s

We talk about the Great Commission a lot in the church, and rightfully so. But we can't be successful in fulfilling this mandate until we understand and appropriate Jesus' words that appear immediately before and after the commission is given.

From Solomon for Solomon

Oct 28th, 2019 35m 34s

In this message we turn to 1 Kings 8 on a special Sunday -- the grand opening of our LifeHouse Solomon site. We'll see that:1. God Always Makes the First Move2. God's Heart is for All People3. God has Wired us for Worship4. God's Plan to Reach

Living in the Now -- Looking to Scripture to See How God Leads

Oct 21st, 2019 34m 27s

In this final message in our recent emphasis on the subject of prayer, we'll look at the importance of cultivating a life of moment-to-moment dependence on the Lord through listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit.

Do As I Say, And As I Do

Oct 14th, 2019 35m 7s

In this message we continue our focus on prayer as taught and modeled by Jesus. We will see that, for Jesus:*Prayer was a Priority*Prayer was a Practice*Prayer was a Point of Emphasis

Communion with Christ

Oct 7th, 2019 30m 7s

In this message we turn to 1 Corinthians 10 and look at some of the dimensions of Communion/the Lord's Supper. We'll focus primarily on verses 14-17 and see the following:*Communion is with Christ Himself*Communion is with One Another*Communio

Keep Coming Back: A Call to Persistence in Prayer

Sep 30th, 2019 41m 42s

If you've ever heard someone say, "If you pray for something more than once, it means you lack faith," then Jesus begs to differ. In this message we'll look at a parable that teaches quite the opposite. We'll look at the POINT of the parable, t

The Way to Pray: Living in the Spirit of the Lord's Prayer

Sep 23rd, 2019 34m 12s

Jesus gives a pattern for prayer in Matthew 6. In this message we'll look at what we know as the Lord's Prayer phrase-by-phrase.

As You Have Been Forgiven

Sep 9th, 2019 40m 46s

In this message we examine a parable of Jesus from Matthew 18, including the following ideas:*Why Jesus taught by using parables*Why we are commanded (as believers) to forgive*How we can forgive, even when it's difficult*Some practical takeaway

The Goodness and Glory of Work

Sep 2nd, 2019 35m 25s

This Labor Day Weekend message examines work from a biblical context and there is much to be said about this topic, including the following:*Work is a good thing but it’s also a God thing*Work is worship, but don’t worship your work*Only the wo

Good But Not Safe: The Uniqueness of the Gospel of Christ

Aug 26th, 2019 44m 51s

It's important that we have an understanding of the content and implications of the Gospel. In this message we'll look at the following:1. The Gospel Confronts & Counters Human Nature2. The Gospel Exposes & Reveals Our Situation3. The Gospel Pr

Nothing But Christ

Aug 19th, 2019 37m 7s

In this message we'll take an in-depth look at the Apostle Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, and more specifically how and why the cross of Christ occupied center-stage at every point in Paul's ministry.