2|42 Community Church - Lansing: Recent Episodes
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We are one church in multiple locations. Located in Ann Arbor, Brighton, Lansing, Livonia, Monroe, Saginaw and Taylor, Michigan.
There's often a topic we like to avoid. For some, it may be politics or religion. What is it for the church? Let's find out.
What will 2|42 become and what will we do in 2022 and beyond? Join us for a special vision message from our Lead Pastor Tony and our Campus Pastor Chad.
It may be safe and comfortable right where you are. But if God is calling you to venture into uncharted territory, the risk will be worth it.
When the territory is uncharted, there will undoubtedly be large obstacles. How should we face them? Together.
When the territory is uncharted and the terrain difficult, it's tempting to look for shortcuts. But be warned: some detours are destructive and deadly.
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While we often link wisdom and mental knowledge, true wisdom has benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. Join us as we apply bite-size truths to find health for the whole person.
Jesus healed people. That could make him the Greatest of All Time. But not everyone was healed. We’ll examine fairness as we explore what makes Jesus the G.O.A.T.
What makes Jesus the Greatest of All Time? It wasn’t being a pacifist. Find out how Jesus protested empty religion but kept from sinning as we explore what makes Him the G.O.A.T.
Geniunely good news does not come from present circumstances getting better. Find out how to put your hope in something that does not change with every new wind, but rather is anchored in the never-changing promises of God
Geniunely good news does not come from present circumstances getting better. Find out how to put your hope in something that does not change with every new wind, but rather is anchored in the never-changing promises of God
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Geniunely good news does not come from present circumstances getting better. Find out how to put your hope in something that does not change with every new wind, but rather is anchored in the never-changing promises of God
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Geniunely good news does not come from present circumstances getting better. Find out how to put your hope in something that does not change with every new wind, but rather is anchored in the never-changing promises of God
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Some people can be so ugly we begin to lose our grip. Or worse, we decide to quit on humanity. Before you do that, we have a solution. Here is how God wants you to deal with those nasty neighbors.
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We think there's a lot of things to discuss right now, so we’ll be tackling some tough topics in this series. Topics that might cause you to stop and reflect on how you’re loving those around you.
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Living on mission is about taking faith risks and doing what only you can do and watching God do what only He can do.
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The early church existed in small communities to carry out large missions. You too could be one community away from your life being changed.
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Our country is divided. We want to talk about it. Join us as we discuss race in America and answer the question, “Now what?”
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Join us as we discover why the world we live in is broken and who is to blame.
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Is God ultimately responsible for all pain and suffering in this world? No sugar coating here, find the real answers to why a loving God allows heartache.
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Since this Mother's Day is a bit different, we're bringing you a different message. We're sharing words of wisdom that mothers on staff at 2|42 have been holding onto during this unique season of sheltering in place.
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Escaping the lie that we can’t slow down requires us to address our addiction to busyness.
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Are you listening to the lie that your life is worthless? Choose to stop believing lies and embrace the truth about how much God values you. Once you know that truth, take some time to encourage someone else.
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Do you feel lost or hopeless or full of fear? Are you believing the lie that there's no way out? The journey of life is too much for you on your own. God is calling us to put our faith and trust in Him.
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Are you feeling uncertain, worried, or fearful this Easter? If so, you're in good company. The disciples felt the same way. What is true for them is true for us: The Resurrection changed everything. Through Christ's Resurrection, we can have peace, connection, and unstoppable purpose.
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When Job cried out in pain, God responded by showing him how big He is. God wants us to look up in these unprecedented times. Let's look up to God for what only He can do and look around for what He calls us to do.
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During these unprecedented times, God calls us to draw near to Him so we can confidently and boldly bring hope and help to our communities. The gospel shines brightest in dark times.
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In this unprecedented time, let’s look at the biblical story of Easter for ideas on how to live courageously during a crisis.
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We all have vices. During this series, let's identify the lies we're believing and replace them with God's virtuous truth.
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I should do this. I should do that. I should go here. I should go there. Are you ever overwhelmed by what you should and shouldn't do? Let's examine what God says about our shoulds and move from a should life to a good life.
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I should do this. I should do that. I should go here. I should go there. Are you ever overwhelmed by what you should and shouldn't do? Let's examine what God says about our shoulds and move from a should life to a good life.
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I should do this. I should do that. I should go here. I should go there. Are you ever overwhelmed by what you should and shouldn't do? Let's examine what God says about our shoulds and move from a should life to a good life.
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I should do this. I should do that. I should go here. I should go there. Are you ever overwhelmed by what you should and shouldn't do? Let's examine what God says about our shoulds and move from a should life to a good life.
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The reason the Bible doesn’t work for many of us is because we often don’t put it into practice in our lives. This weekend we’ll take a look in the mirror and examine how we can take part in the mission of scripture.
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The Bible wasn’t written just for smart people. It was written for all people to help make us wise. Wisdom is the highest form of intelligence we can possess. Join us as we discuss the spiritual intellect we can glean from scripture.
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What if one of the main reasons we disagree with scripture is because we’re reading it through the wrong lens? This week let’s discuss the many lenses we use to read scripture and examine some new ideas to challenge our experience with scripture.
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For many of us, the idea of reading and understanding the Bible can be a daunting thought. The truth is, clarity will come for us when we understand that Scripture is all about Jesus. Let’s explore this together.
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Everything comes to an end. Why not be intentional about how we finish?
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What are you pursuing? The Wise Men were pursuing knowledge and found Jesus. The shepherds were pursuing a living for their families and found Jesus. Is what you’re pursuing leading you to Jesus? This week we’ll discuss how journeying into the unfamiliar can lead us directly to Christ.
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So much about Jesus’ birth is a mystery. The events of His birth are truly difficult to imagine. And yet, His birth brought about victory over sin, death, hell, and the grave. Join us this weekend as we unpack the mystery of the birth of Jesus and what that means for us today.
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Everything about Jesus’ birth was unexpected. He arrives on the scene as a way to teach us that even in the midst of the unexpected, He brings hope.
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For many of us, every year the Christmas season begins, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – but as the month carries on and the stresses of the season take center stage, we tend to lose our sense of wonder. Let’s unpack how when Jesus enters into our broken world, He restores and recaptures the beauty of our lives.
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Tucked amidst the many books that make up the Bible are a few texts that are only one chapter long. These short books pack in a lot of wisdom for all of us. Join us this week as we look at the one chapter book of Jude and learn about the big call to help those who are far from God.
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Tucked amidst the many books that make up the Bible are a few texts that are only one chapter long. These short books pack in a lot of wisdom for all of us. Join us this week as we look at the one chapter book of 3 John and learn about the big call to avoid gossip.
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Often times when people think of the army of God they think of how soldiers fight. But what is interesting is that is not what we say when we see a soldier in public. We don’t say “thanks for fighting for us.” Instead, we say “Thank you for your service”. Join us this week as we wrap up the book of Ephesians, looking at chapter 6, and learning what it is to be a servant in the Lord’s army.
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Love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage. But just because they go together doesn’t mean it’s easy to keep those two things together. Join us this week as we open the fifth chapter of the book of Ephesians and learn a valuable lesson on what it is to love well.
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Unity is God’s desire for His Church. Yet unity doesn’t seem to come naturally to many of us. It takes effort to stay united. This week we will take a look at the fourth chapter of Paul’s letter to the church of Ephesus and learn what we must do to strive for unity.
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Deeper love often leads to closer proximity to God and others. Living rooted and established in God’s love allows you and your life to make a significant difference in this world, bringing glory to God throughout all the generations that will follow you.
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What if God doesn’t just want to give us more? What if He truly wants us to be more? Walking with Christ is a before and after process, which changes a person forever, both for their benefit and the benefit of others. You were made to be more in Christ.
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What makes you rich? Is it just money and resources or is it truly a mindset and an understanding of who we are in Christ? Join us this week as we discover, In Christ, we are all rich because we have God’s Blessing. We are rich because we have been adopted. We are rich because we have been redeemed. Join us this week as we kick off our brand new series, Made for More.
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The Beatitudes are blessings Jesus spoke in his Sermon on the Mount, and we all can probably recite at least one. But what do these have to do with our daily lives? How can they be a blessing in our homes? Join us for this series as we dig deeper into these teachings.
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The Beatitudes are blessings Jesus spoke in his Sermon on the Mount, and we all can probably recite at least one. But what do these have to do with our daily lives? How can they be a blessing in our homes? Join us for this series as we dig deeper into these teachings.
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The Beatitudes are blessings Jesus spoke in his Sermon on the Mount, and we all can probably recite at least one. But what do these have to do with our daily lives? How can they be a blessing in our homes? Join us for this series as we dig deeper into these teachings.
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The Beatitudes are blessings Jesus spoke in his Sermon on the Mount, and we all can probably recite at least one. But what do these have to do with our daily lives? How can they be a blessing in our homes? Join us for this series as we dig deeper into these teachings.
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The Bible refers to the church as a body. And just as a body experiences internal reproduction in its cells and external reproduction through having children, we believe the church should reproduce as well. Internal reproduction of volunteers and leaders and external reproduction through the birth of new churches. When we fulfill this task we are a hero making church.
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We believe one of the truest forms of making heroes of others is being a teacher. Every year, teachers spend thousands of hours investing in the lives of the next generation. This weekend, we’re going to spend a few minutes praying for, and blessing the teachers and faculty in our community to do just that.
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Everybody wants to be a hero, but few understand the power of being a Hero Maker. Jesus’ life is the perfect example of giving your life to make heroes of others.
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When Simba left his homeland, the world became a darker place. It wasn’t until his return that hope was restored to Pride Rock. How does this mirror the world we live in today? When is our leader, Jesus Christ, coming back to rescue us from the hyenas? (Ok, maybe not actual hyenas, but you get it). Let’s chat about it together this weekend.
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Men In Black
Fifteen hundred years ago, everybody knew that the Earth was the center of the universe. Five hundred years ago, everybody knew that the Earth was flat. And this weekend, we’re going to unpack how humans aren’t alone in the universe as we discover some biblical truths about the supernatural in the world today.
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Toy Story
Friendships play a huge role in all of our lives. Even though we were designed for community, forming strong friendships can be difficult in our culture. Together, let's unpack the value of friendship as well as a few practical ways we can tell someone, "You've got a friend in me"!
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You’ve probably heard it said, “With great power comes great responsibility”. What does that mean when we apply it to our identity as the church? Could it be that the power to change the world already lies within you?
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Do ever feel stuck in life? Like no one's noticing you? Do you feel like you are unappreciated? We have all experienced hidden times when our potential is unseen and our abilities unapplauded. In this series we’ll discuss how the hidden years of Jesus can help us cultivate character today.
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Do ever feel stuck in life? Like no one's noticing you? Do you feel like you are unappreciated? We have all experienced hidden times when our potential is unseen and our abilities unapplauded. In this series we’ll discuss how the hidden years of Jesus can help us cultivate character today.
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Do ever feel stuck in life? Like no one's noticing you? Do you feel like you are unappreciated? We have all experienced hidden times when our potential is unseen and our abilities unapplauded. In this series we’ll discuss how the hidden years of Jesus can help us cultivate character today.
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Do ever feel stuck in life? Like no one's noticing you? Do you feel like you are unappreciated? We have all experienced hidden times when our potential is unseen and our abilities unapplauded. In this series we’ll discuss how the hidden years of Jesus can help us cultivate character today.
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We all have wants and desires. Isn’t it interesting, if you make a list of the things you want in the future there’s nothing bad on that list? Yet so many of us find ourselves in bad circumstances such as divorce, addiction, isolation, and self doubt. “Tell Me What You Want” is a 4 week series in where we dive in and find out how to avoid sacrificing what you want most for what you want now.
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We all have wants and desires. Isn’t it interesting, if you make a list of the things you want in the future there’s nothing bad on that list? Yet so many of us find ourselves in bad circumstances such as divorce, addiction, isolation, and self doubt. “Tell Me What You Want” is a 4 week series in where we dive in and find out how to avoid sacrificing what you want most for what you want now.
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We all have wants and desires. Isn’t it interesting, if you make a list of the things you want in the future there’s nothing bad on that list? Yet so many of us find ourselves in bad circumstances such as divorce, addiction, isolation, and self doubt. “Tell Me What You Want” is a 4 week series in where we dive in and find out how to avoid sacrificing what you want most for what you want now.
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We all have wants and desires. Isn’t it interesting, if you make a list of the things you want in the future there’s nothing bad on that list? Yet so many of us find ourselves in bad circumstances such as divorce, addiction, isolation, and self doubt. “Tell Me What You Want” is a 4 week series in where we dive in and find out how to avoid sacrificing what you want most for what you want now.
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You don’t have to look far to find someone outraged about something. Perhaps just in the mirror! What does the Bible tell us about being a people of peace in a culture of rage?
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You don’t have to look far to find someone outraged about something. Perhaps just in the mirror! What does the Bible tell us about being a people of peace in a culture of rage?
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You don’t have to look far to find someone outraged about something. Perhaps just in the mirror! What does the Bible tell us about being a people of peace in a culture of rage?
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You don’t have to look far to find someone outraged about something. Perhaps just in the mirror! What does the Bible tell us about being a people of peace in a culture of rage?
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When is the last time you got good news? Good new is timeless, necessary and available. Good news is more than just our salvation. It’s the story of Jesus.
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When is the last time you got good news? Good new is timeless, necessary and available. Good news is more than just our salvation. It’s the story of Jesus.
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