The Life Church: Recent Episodes
Ps David Baird
He is the visible image of the invisible God. He was supreme in the beginning. He is supreme in the end. He is the Greatest Of All Time.
Jesus is interrupted when Thomas asks a question all of the other disciples were most likely thinking: “We have no idea where you are going, so how can we know the way?”Jesus responds with one of the most popular statements our faith is founded on: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
If Martha had never had any doubts, if she hadn’t had an honest conversation with Jesus about them, we may never have been exposed to the truth Jesus revealed in answer to those doubts. “If only You had been here, Jesus.” How often do we think the same thing?
For most of us, grace is not a foreign concept; but though we know what it is, do we really understand it? In John 8:1-11, we see Jesus having a conversation with a woman who has just been caught in the act of adultery. We can gain three crucial understandings about grace based on three things Jesus says to the woman. Through these three things, we can learn the weight of the scandal of grace that, when applied to our lives and the lives of those around us, has the ability to change the way we think and act towards ourselves and others.
For most of us, grace is not a foreign concept; but though we know what it is, do we really understand it? In John 8:1-11, we see Jesus having a conversation with a woman who has just been caught in the act of adultery. We can gain three crucial understandings about grace based on three things Jesus says to the woman. Through these three things, we can learn the weight of the scandal of grace that, when applied to our lives and the lives of those around us, has the ability to change the way we think and act towards ourselves and others.
The Heart & Soul Tour brings the whole church together for ministry nights featuring extended worship, communion, a message to the church, and an opportunity for prayer from our pastors. Each campus will host one of the nights, and it is a great opportunity for the whole church to be together.
At we start a brand new year, we're resetting our goals and priorities as we strengthen our commitment to God and to each other.
On the Sundays leading up to Christmas, we will be discovering the true meaning of the Christmas story, the greatest story ever told. Join us as we unpackage the mystery of God's plan for a lost and dark world—the sending of God's son and the revelation of what love really means. It's the best gift you'll open this Christmas season!
On the Sundays leading up to Christmas, we will be discovering the true meaning of the Christmas story, the greatest story ever told. Join us as we unpackage the mystery of God's plan for a lost and dark world—the sending of God's son and the revelation of what love really means. It's the best gift you'll open this Christmas season!
On the Sundays leading up to Christmas, we will be discovering the true meaning of the Christmas story, the greatest story ever told. Join us as we unpackage the mystery of God's plan for a lost and dark world—the sending of God's son and the revelation of what love really means. It's the best gift you'll open this Christmas season!
On the Sundays leading up to Christmas, we will be discovering the true meaning of the Christmas story, the greatest story ever told. Join us as we unpackage the mystery of God's plan for a lost and dark world—the sending of God's son and the revelation of what love really means. It's the best gift you'll open this Christmas season!
Psalm 23 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. 4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley,[a] I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. 5 You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. 6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
- Who He came to be: Jesus came to be the life of our party.
- What He came to do: Jesus came to make God tangible.
- How we can experience it: invite Him in and use what's in our hand
What would the world be like if we loved people without expecting something in return. What if, like Jesus, we loved people with no strings attached?
John 15:9-17 (NLT) 9 “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. 10 When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. 11 I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! 12 This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. 13 There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me. 16 You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. 17 This is my command: Love each other.
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We are called to stay the course on the Agape road.
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We love with no expectation of return.
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We enter into a deep friendship with God.
When you're surrounded by opposition and your enemies are closing in, the best place for you to be is in the pocket of God's presence.
When you're surrounded by opposition and your enemies are closing in, the best place for you to be is in the pocket of God's presence.
Fear is one of the most paralyzing forces in our lives, seemingly uncontrollable, untameable. You don't want it, but you can't help it. It's everywhere. But In the midst of the madness, God says, "Fear not."
Fear is one of the most paralyzing forces in our lives, seemingly uncontrollable, untameable. You don't want it, but you can't help it. It's everywhere. But In the midst of the madness, God says, "Fear not."
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Living in fear creates an illusion of safety but a reality of bondage.
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Heaven's leading message is FEAR NOT
Luke 1:6-24 (NLT)
6 Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations. 7 They had no children because Elizabeth was unable to conceive, and they were both very old.
8 One day Zechariah was serving God in the Temple, for his order was on duty that week. 9 As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense. 10 While the incense was being burned, a great crowd stood outside, praying.
11 While Zechariah was in the sanctuary, an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the incense altar. 12 Zechariah was shaken and overwhelmed with fear when he saw him. 13 But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to name him John. 14 You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, 15 for he will be great in the eyes of the Lord. He must never touch wine or other alcoholic drinks. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth. 16 And he will turn many Israelites to the Lord their God. 17 He will be a man with the spirit and power of Elijah. He will prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and he will cause those who are rebellious to accept the wisdom of the godly.”
18 Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.”
19 Then the angel said, “I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. It was he who sent me to bring you this good news! 20 But now, since you didn’t believe what I said, you will be silent and unable to speak until the child is born. For my words will certainly be fulfilled at the proper time.”
21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah to come out of the sanctuary, wondering why he was taking so long. 22 When he finally did come out, he couldn’t speak to them. Then they realized from his gestures and his silence that he must have seen a vision in the sanctuary.
23 When Zechariah’s week of service in the Temple was over, he returned home. 24 Soon afterward his wife, Elizabeth, became pregnant and went into seclusion for five months.
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Living in fear creates an illusion of safety but a reality of bondage.
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Heaven's leading message is FEAR NOT
Luke 1:6-24 (NLT)
6 Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations. 7 They had no children because Elizabeth was unable to conceive, and they were both very old.
8 One day Zechariah was serving God in the Temple, for his order was on duty that week. 9 As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense. 10 While the incense was being burned, a great crowd stood outside, praying.
11 While Zechariah was in the sanctuary, an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the incense altar. 12 Zechariah was shaken and overwhelmed with fear when he saw him. 13 But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to name him John. 14 You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, 15 for he will be great in the eyes of the Lord. He must never touch wine or other alcoholic drinks. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth. 16 And he will turn many Israelites to the Lord their God. 17 He will be a man with the spirit and power of Elijah. He will prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and he will cause those who are rebellious to accept the wisdom of the godly.”
18 Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.”
19 Then the angel said, “I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. It was he who sent me to bring you this good news! 20 But now, since you didn’t believe what I said, you will be silent and unable to speak until the child is born. For my words will certainly be fulfilled at the proper time.”
21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah to come out of the sanctuary, wondering why he was taking so long. 22 When he finally did come out, he couldn’t speak to them. Then they realized from his gestures and his silence that he must have seen a vision in the sanctuary.
23 When Zechariah’s week of service in the Temple was over, he returned home. 24 Soon afterward his wife, Elizabeth, became pregnant and went into seclusion for five months.
Matthew 16:13-19 (NLT)
13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”
14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.”
15 Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?”
16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
17 Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being. 18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.”
What do you do when you're not sure how you fit into God's plan?
- Position your life.
- Acknowledge your weakness.
- Raise your voice.
Lt General William G. "Jerry" Boykin was the United States Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence under President George W. Bush from 2002 to 2007. During his 36-year career in the military he spent 13 years in the Delta Force, including two years as its commander, and was involved in numerous high-profile missions, including the 1980 Iran hostage rescue attempt, the 1992 hunt for Pablo Escobar in Colombia, and the Black Hawk Down incident in Mogadishu, Somalia.
God wants us to go after Him with all our heart! If we want a heart after God, we must trust God with our treasure. Where our treasure is, there we find our heart. We give not because God needs our money, but because He wants our heart.
Generosity opens our life up to a bigger world and bigger blessings. The more we bless, the more we are blessed. Being a generous giver will result in a life that is much bigger and better than we could ever have imagined!
Any first thing given to God is never lost. When we give to God, we don’t lose what we give; rather, the “tithe" redeems the rest. Tithing is foundational, is given first and takes faith.
Any first thing given to God is never lost. When we give to God, we don’t lose what we give; rather, the “tithe" redeems the rest. Tithing is foundational, is given first and takes faith.
Grace made visible is about making what God has done for us known to the world. Generosity is a characteristic of God. For God so loved that he gave. Through lives of generosity we can show the world a God who loves and cares. Generous people make the grace of God tangible.
If you have faith in God's sovereign power, the possibilities of what he can do are unlimited.
Dr. Dave Martin is known by many around the world as America’s #1 Christian Success Coach. He has embraced his assignment to teach others how to walk in the fullness of God’s plan by pursuing, possessing and teaching the scriptural keys to biblical success. His Ultimate Life Seminar’s attract thousands of people each year from across the country and around the world. He speaks regularly in churches, colleges and business corporations.
Dr. Dave is an Author, Inspirational Speaker, Minister, Successful Businessman but most importantly a husband and father.
Religion makes us feel tied down, boxed in, and bored. But this isn't that. This is free. This is easy. This is Summer Breeze.
Religion makes us feel tied down, boxed in, and bored. But this isn't that. This is free. This is easy. This is Summer Breeze.
Religion makes us feel tied down, boxed in, and bored. But this isn't that. This is free. This is easy. This is Summer Breeze.
Religion makes us feel tied down, boxed in, and bored. But this isn't that. This is free. This is easy. This is Summer Breeze.
Religion makes us feel tied down, boxed in, and bored. But this isn’t that. This is free. This is easy. This is Summer Breeze.
Religion makes us feel tied down, boxed in, and bored. But this isn't that. This is free. This is easy. This is Summer Breeze.
Religion makes us feel tied down, boxed in, and bored. But this isn't that. This is free. This is easy. This is Summer Breeze.
Director of Veteran Affairs at Serving California's Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs, Pastor, USMC Infantry Officer and Iraq Veteran, Jeremy Stalnecker brings a special Memorial Day weekend message.
Chad Robichaux, founder of Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs, USMC Force Recon Veteran, Best Selling Author, Pro MMA Champion, PTSD Survivor & TLC favorite, brings a special Memorial Day weekend message with his amazing wife, Kathy Robichaux.
After four long years of deployments & 8 tours in the Afghanistan War on Terror, Chad & Kathy spent years recovering from PTSD and share a story from tragedy to triumph in their victory of the struggles our Warriors face in returning home. They now dedicate their lives to sharing their story of victory through Christ and to mentor to others like them.
Learn how to build great relationships in your life that will strengthen and encourage you.
Learn how to build great relationships in your life that will strengthen and encourage you.
Learn how to build great relationships in your life that will strengthen and encourage you.
Learn how to build great relationships in your life that will strengthen and encourage you.
Learn how to build great relationships in your life that will strengthen and encourage you.
Learn how to build great relationships in your life that will strengthen and encourage you.
Learn how to build great relationships in your life that will strengthen and encourage you.
The secret to true significance is found in joining the march. We've got somewhere to go and somewhere to be and our success in arriving there is connected to our obedience to join the march of God's army--His church. Discover the power of the follow in this groundbreaking series.
The secret to true significance is found in joining the march. We've got somewhere to go and somewhere to be and our success in arriving there is connected to our obedience to join the march of God's army--His church. Discover the power of the follow in this groundbreaking series. C'mon let's go!
Ron is the Lead Pastor of The Assembly at Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and a Life Church favorite. His visionary leadership and dynamic preaching style have motivated many to a renewed purpose in life.
Don't miss special guest John Morgan -- a long time friend of The Life Church and internationally renowned pastor and speaker speak on 'The Power of a Choice'.
Dean Braxton tells his incredible story of dying, going to Heaven and being prayed back to life.
Robert Barriger is the senior pastor of Camino de Vida, one of the most innovative churches in Latin America with over 8,000 members, two orphanages, a rehabilitation home for young girls of the streets of Lima and an extensive outreach network in Peru. Camino de Vida acts as a bridge for reform, encouraging churches all over South America to extend their influence into the community through social responsibility, and through bringing key biblical principles to the forefront of daily life.
Ron is the Lead Pastor of The Assembly at Broken Arrow and a Life Church favorite. His visionary leadership and dynamic preaching style have motivated many to a renewed purpose in life. He has a great passion to lead the local church in community and global impact through servant leadership and spirit-filled living.
The whole Christmas Story begins with the fact that a virgin had a baby. Because of this, we discover today how "nothing is impossible with God."
When we receive Christ, we are set free from all sin and none of it can come back. Australian evangelist, Al Furey, delivers a powerful, liberating word on the "present tense" effect of the blood of Christ.
Joel, Lead Pastor of Hillsong Australia, serves alongside Senior Pastors Brian & Bobbie Houston. Joel is an innovative thinker, leader and communicator. He is passionate about building and growing the local church.