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Jesus came to make you more alive! He said, “I’ve come that you might have life and have it to the full!” That’s what we’ve found in Jesus and want others to find. We help people find and follow Jesus.
Genesis says work showed up before anything ever went wrong — which changes what a hard Monday actually means. The Bible to show work as a partnership with God, not a punishment or a paycheck to chase.
Today we unite together in a guided prayer service to pray for Spokane and all those affected by the fires. With thousands of people evacuated and many people uncertain of their futures, we are leaning into God and praying in unity for help and healing in our community.
"My soul glorifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Those words come from a teenager facing the hardest, most humiliating season of her life — pregnant, unmarried, and staring down a wave of gossip and scrutiny most of us can't imagine. And yet praise is the first thing out of her mouth.
Jonah ran, got thrown overboard, and prayed one of the most honest prayers in the Bible from inside the belly of a fish. No matter how far you've run, this is a story about a God who's never too far away. Turning back around starts with a single honest prayer.
Hannah had a husband who loved her and a home full of provision — but she also carried a grief no one else could fix. Her raw, unfiltered prayer in 1 Samuel 1 shows what happens when we stop holding it together and bring our rawest emotions to God. It's an honest look at what desperation does to a person, and where it might be leading you.
A teenage king is handed absolute power and one open-ended offer from God: ask for anything. He asks for a discerning heart instead of wealth or safety, and Michael Wittwer unpacks why that request changes everything, and what it looks like to pray the same way today.
"The Lord is my shepherd." Which means, if that's true — I'm not. David wrote Psalm 23 as a shepherd, a giant-killer, a king — and he still chose to see himself as a sheep. That choice changed how he prayed, what he feared, and how he faced the darkest valleys of his life.
Esther faced a choice that could cost her life, and her first response wasn't a plan — it was a fast. Zach Lewis walks through Esther chapter 4, exploring what it means to pray with your whole body when the stakes feel impossibly high.
Most people treat prayer like a fire extinguisher — something you grab in an emergency. Daniel treated it like oxygen. Three times a day, every day, even when a law was passed making it punishable by death. What makes someone that consistent? And what happens when they are?
Prayer can feel like a skill you either have or you don't — but Nehemiah's story suggests something different. Standing before a king with everything at stake, he prayed a quick, silent prayer, and it changed everything. Three words — Help, Thanks, Wow — turn out to be more than enough to stay connected to God in the middle of real life.
There's a kind of tired that sleep doesn't fix — the bone-deep weariness that comes from sustained loss, grief, or the weight of something that just won't change. Job knew it, and his words from the middle of that darkness are surprisingly honest, even raw. This week looks at what it means to absorb who God is when you've got nothing left to bring.
Job had already lost everything when his wife told him to give up on God entirely — and somehow he refused.Job had already lost everything when his wife told him to give up on God entirely — and somehow he refused. It's about a man facing the temptation to abandon everything he believed in when he had every reason to — and choosing not to. There are four practical things in this talk that come out of that story.
Bad things happen to good people, and the book of Job doesn't pretend otherwise. But through one man's catastrophic loss, something unexpected emerges — a reason to trust that holds even when everything else doesn't.
Money doesn’t remove anxiety. It just trades one version of anxiety for another. True financial freedom isn’t about how much we have — it’s about who we trust. To trust in God, start with gratitude and allow God to shape our wants.
Jesus can satisfy the longing in our hearts. This message is a practical and powerful guide for anyone wanting to break free from the pursuit of more and embrace the life Jesus offers!
What will you regret most at the end of your life? Wishing you worked more? Made more? Owned more? Or missing time with God, family, and what truly lasts? Jesus stands at the door and knocks — not to condemn, but to invite you into the true riches of knowing Him. Today is a call to humility, repentance, and gratitude. Jesus knocks — will you open the door?
From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals Himself as our Shepherd — the One who guides, provides, and protects. But in a world full of false shepherds, online voices, and endless noise, how do we stay close to the real One?
We all want justice. We want someone to make things right. But what happens when the Judge of all the earth turns His gaze toward us?
We’ve all gotten ourselves into messes we couldn’t fix. Spiritually, it’s no different — we were dead, duped, and doomed. But God, rich in mercy and love, came to our rescue. Through Jesus, He made us alive, raised us, and seated us with Him.
From Genesis to Revelation, the story of Scripture is the story of how God became King on earth as in heaven through Jesus. The world has been under the rule of darkness, but Jesus — the King of kings and Lord of lords — came to reclaim dominion, rescue His people, and invite us into His Kingdom.
What comes to mind when you think of God the Father? In Luke 15, Jesus paints one of the most powerful portraits of who God is — not just as a distant deity, but as a personal, loving, gracious, and forgiving Father. God isn’t a far-off “higher power,” but a personal Father who knows you, loves you, and calls you His child. No matter where you are, you can come home to the Father today!
In this first message of our new series Portraits of God, Pastor Michael shares how the very first portrait we see in the Bible is God the Creator. From galaxies and black holes to the breath in your lungs, God is the source of all life, the sustainer of life, the One who values life, and the One who has a plan for your life.
Every part of the body has a role—but Jesus shows us that the mind was created for something eternal: to love and delight in God. From Creation to Restoration, Scripture reveals God’s incredible delight in us—and invites us to find our greatest joy in Him. Discover how to delight in His work, His Word, His people, and His presence.
Worry weighs us down, steals our joy, and keeps us from trusting God. Instead, He invites us to believe, trust, pray, and surrender. You don’t have to live buried under anxiety—God cares for you, knows what you need, and promises to provide.
God offers us a sound mind! Learn how to fix your focus, abide in Jesus daily, and ruthlessly remove the things that are stealing your attention and joy! Big Idea: A sound mind is a focused mind—and a focused mind is a free mind.
Saying YES to God can change everything. Discover how one simple response of obedience can turn setbacks into destiny and release breakthrough for others.
What’s the most important YES you’ll ever hear? 🤔 It’s not a job offer, a proposal, or even a “yes” to hang out with a friend. The most life-changing YES is the one God already gave us in Jesus! God’s promises YES to make us stand firm, to His seal of ownership, to the gift of His Spirit—His promises are already YES in Christ.
What happens when you say “YES” to Jesus—anytime, anywhere, for anything? When we say YES to serving others, we show the world God’s love. When we say YES to laying aside selfishness, we find freedom. When we say YES to Jesus, we step into a life of blessing and adventure. Are you ready for the Yes Effect?
Storms don’t schedule appointments. They just… hit. Jesus knew that—so He ended the Sermon on the Mount with a picture we can all understand: a wise man builds on rock, and a foolish man builds on sand. When the storms came, only one house stood.
It’s possible to look the part, do the right things, and still not know Jesus. Don’t settle for religious activity. Pursue authentic relationship.
Make room for more! Fasting isn’t about impressing God—it’s about creating space for Him. It’s a simple way to grow in dependence, increase focus, and experience freedom in your faith.
“I want to pray like Jesus.” When Jesus prayed, miracles happened. He heard the Father's voice. He found strength, wisdom, and peace. Jesus didn’t just tell us to pray—He showed us how.
What Does Jesus Say About Giving? Jesus doesn’t say “if” you give. He says “when.” Jesus is not just concerned with what you give—He’s after your heart. In this Sermon on the Mount message, Pastor Michael unpacks Jesus’ teaching on generosity, motives, and rewards.
What do you do when the walls won’t move? When it feels like your future is out of reach and your prayers hit a wall? This message from our God Confidence series dives into the story of Jericho — a city walled off, yet no match for God’s plan.
What if your past didn’t define you—and your future was in God’s hands? This week’s message dives into Joshua 2 and the bold faith of Rahab.
In Genesis 22, Abraham is tested in a shocking way, yet he responds with faith: “We will worship and then we will come back.” When you’re tested, will you trust that He will come through?
We gathered to worship, pray, and listen—turning our hearts toward God in a powerful time of reflection and surrender.
Pruning hurts — but it’s necessary for real growth. In John 15, Jesus teaches that no connection means no life and no fruit. Staying connected to Him means daily choosing to remain — and allowing God to lovingly cut away whatever steals your fruitfulness.
From death to life, despair to hope—watch the Easter message that will you give you hope and bring you face-to-face with the power of the risen Christ. Christ is risen, and He’s calling you back to life!
In a world where influence is measured by followers and fame, Jesus offers a different perspective. What if your influence isn’t about being interesting, but about being impactful?
Everybody wants the good life, but what if it's not about wealth, success, or circumstances?
Have your emotions ever controlled you instead of the other way around? Jesus redeems and transforms our emotions into a vibrant expression of God's goodness.
Getting healthy physically isn’t just about hydration, sleep, nutrition, and exercise—it’s about seeing our bodies as instruments for God’s service, temples for His presence, and opportunities to grow spiritually.
Don’t settle for the patterns of this world— let's lean into Jesus to embrace clarity, purpose, and peace. Turn your eyes upon Jesus.
A spiritually healthy you is content, Christlike, and consistent—able to love better, respond kindly, and represent Jesus well.
Join us as we reflect on 2024 and all God did, from salvations, baptisms, and community to global outreach to powerful moments of worship, life-changing groups, and impactful events like Love Week and Collide Conference. God has been moving in extraordinary ways
No matter where you are in life—facing trials, feeling empty, or searching for hope—Jesus is here to help, create, provide, and save. He’s not just a theory; He’s real, and He’s Mighty God.
Discover the profound truth of Jesus as the "Everlasting Father" through the prophecy of Isaiah 9:6. In this message Dave explores the wonder of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and how Jesus reveals the heart of God.
No matter where you are in life—facing trials, feeling empty, or searching for hope—Jesus is here to help, create, provide, and save. He’s not just a theory; He’s real, and He’s Mighty God.
Storms will inevitably come. The question is: how will you respond? Will your faith grow stronger or fall apart? The difference lies in your foundation. Are you building on temporary things like comfort, security, or money? Or are you building on the solid foundation of Jesus’ teachings? In this message, we explore the importance of building your life on the rock, not the sand, so that when storms hit, your life stands firm.
God is the only person in the universe worthy of our whole love and lives, and he is often the last one to get any of it, even among Christians. Why is that? We live in a world that is engineered to steal our love from God. How many of you have felt your attention and affection pulled from God by the world around us? And one of the greatest tools the world uses to steal our affection from God is hyper-sexuality. Where sex is in everything. Sex sells. This sermon isn’t just about sexuality, it’s ultimately about love for the world vs love for God. To people who want to love God with all we’ve got, John’s impassioned plea points out the problem and offers a joyously hope-filled solution.
God calls all of us to surrender our sexuality to him to be sanctified by his redeeming love.
Join Pastor Robyn and Max as they tag team preach from Psalm 103, revealing the power of praise when we remember who God is! Discover how arranging our days and thoughts around His character leads to natural worship. To be a people who daily command our souls to praise the Lord, recall countless reasons to honor Him, and live with renewed confidence in His goodness. From forgiveness and healing to redemption and compassion, Psalm 103 becomes our tool to respond in praise! He won’t abandon us—He crowns us with love and satisfies our desires with good things!
Psalm 51 is a plea from David for God to forgive and restore him after being found out in his ugliest sins. This Psalm is his prayer to God made public to the nation. We try to cover up our sin, hide our shame, look the part. God is in the business creating new hearts. Daily if you ask him! Unlimited do overs! Fresh start! New beginning. 🙌
Planted in the middle of your bible is book of Psalms, a gift, poetry beauty, ancient and pure! Our souls can get bound up by sin and addiction, blindfolded by false paradigms and precepts, and blocked from breathing what truly gives life. The word of God gives us life, light and liberation!
Matthew 14:22-33 The story of Jesus walking on the water and calling Peter to get out of the boat and walk with Him. Have you ever gotten out of the boat? Done something risky for Jesus? Exercised crazy faith? The story ends with all of the disciples worshiping Jesus. “Truly you are the Son of God.” This is the first time they say that, and it comes after watching Him feed the multitude and walk on water—do things that only God can do.
Jesus is the Pioneer, the perfecter, the author, and finisher of our faith. We look at him so we don’t lose heart. We look at him so we don’t grow weary. Crazy faith comes from fixing our eyes on Jesus. One of God's name's is Jehovah Jireh—God our Provider! Jesus provided forgiveness and eternal life to you and me by giving himself on the cross. Jesus is Jehovah Jireh - God our provider.
Crazy faith comes with big prayers! We are each audacious change agents through audacious prayers and audacious actions that express our faith in God answering the prayers.
In a world filled with chaos, learn how Jesus invites us to slow down, appreciate beauty, and prioritize what truly matters. Join us for the final sermon in the "Jesus and Politics" series as we explore the politics of the soul
Tired of toxic political conversations? How can we make your political discussions more constructive and positive? Pastor Joe shares practical tips on how to engage in constructive political discussions without falling into hostility. Learn how to approach others with humility, curiosity, and love, keeping faith at the center of it all. Let's transform our political dialogues and build bridges instead of walls and discover how you can make a difference, one conversation at a time.
Whether we are ready or not the political season is upon us—more bumper stickers, signs, headlines, facebook posts, slogans, Trump or Biden. Both parties have extreme elements driving polarization, and that polarization seeps into our national ethos. As Jesus followers, we get to ask the question… What would Jesus do? Would Jesus side with the Democrats or the Republicans? We want to put Jesus on our side! Would Jesus create some middle political ground? Stick his head in the sand? Listen to talk shows? Rant online? We don’t have to wonder what Jesus would do. We can look at what Jesus did when he walked the earth in the midst of greater political turmoil than our own!
Daniel distinguished himself by his exceptional qualities. He wasn’t corrupt, like the others. He wasn’t negligent like the others. Instead he was trustworthy and true which was earning him a promotion. That promotion caused terrible jealousy among his rivals. On this Father’s Day Michael leans in with the men on becoming a man God can trust.
Moses had an encounter with the living God and that’s what shifted his soundtrack. It wasn’t just information. It was transformation that moved him to have a willing heart.
God wants your good desires fulfilled! It’s not until you learn to find delight in God that your actual desires are fulfilled.
Our thoughts are more powerful than we realize! What are your strongest thoughts; the ones that keep running through your brain? Jonah, wanted to be in control of his life. His soundtrack said, "My way is better." With God's help, we can retire these negative soundtracks and replace them with soundtracks that will redirect your life for good.
In Ephesians 4, we are looking at what it looks like to be spiritually mature and God's plan for maturing us.
What does God want for our friendships? He wants us to be friends—partners in Christ. He wants us to pray for each other.
Relationships Matter! All relationships start with our primary relationship—our Relationship with God. In the first chapter of Ephesians, we see that God has done good things for us and God wants good things for us.
God is worthy to receive glory honor and power. Why? He created and sustains all things. In Him we live and move and have our being.
We recently wrote seven new songs and had the privilege to share them at during this worship service!
We are betting our lives + money on what’s to come. Jesus bet his life on the cross that something good was on the other side.
A common budget is me-first. An uncommon budget is God-first.For Christians, a budget is not just a plan for how to use money. It’s a plan for how to honor God with his money.
Our relationship with money determines what we do with it! God has a plan for your finances—it’s joy-filled, adventurous, challenging, and packed with purpose!
How can we use our God-given talents for God’s intended purposes? What does success look like for us?Success means obeying God and leaving the results with Him.
God put AWESOME inside of you! Welcome to the first installment in our series: Maximize Your Potential. This week, Pastor Michael Wittwer teaches us how Jesus rescues us from taskmaster called "Negativity."
God has a plan and He wants your heart. In Week 4 of our Experiencing God series, Pastor Michael Wittwer takes us through Exodus 3 and the story of Moses. God invited Moses to care about what he cares about. God’s invitation into His plan and His works is NOW! God is ready now, are you ready to accept His invitation now?
Pastor Joe Wittwer talks about three things he hopes will inspire and equip you to have a personal, real, and practical relationship with God. First, God loves you deeply and created you for a love relationship. Second, God pursues you relentlessly and initiates the relationship. Third, God calls you to respond and enjoy the relationship.
Life is about relationships. The most important thing in life is a love relationship with God. And what’s remarkable is that God wants a love relationship with you! Now, the thing God wants from you more than anything else is to love Him with all you have!
When you experience God you’ll be faced with this reality: God is working all around you all the time. In John 5:17 Jesus says, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working”. To understand the ways in which God is working all around us first, we must be aware of how God works. Second, we need to be on the lookout for God working in our lives. Next, look for how God is working in others and tell them! Finally, there is nothing more important than joining God where he is working. Join us as we experience God at work together!
Knowing about God is different than experiencing God. Many Christians know about God but, simply knowing about God will leave you unsatisfied. Christianity is an invitation to an interactive relationship between God and people. A God-centered life is focused on these ingredients: God’s presence, voice, love, and purpose. Join us over the next weeks as we help you take steps toward living a God-centered life by committing to your own spiritual growth!
In week 4 of the series, Winning the War in Your Mind, we focus on the power of prayer and praise in the Rejoice Principle. Your mind is a battlefield and Satan is attacking. Prayer and praise are not alternatives to the battle you’re fighting, they’re your weapon. Whatever is on your mind, we are reassured that it’s on God’s heart. Let this truth sink in: if it’s big enough to worry about, it’s big enough to pray about. Don’t allow the presence of problems in your life to cause you to lose focus on the presence of God. Prayer and praise go hand in hand and reminds us of God’s presence. Join us as we turn to God in prayer when our problems cause us to panic.
Week 3 of the series, Winning the War in Your Mind, focuses on this concept: change your thoughts, change your life through the Reframing Principle. Our thoughts lead us in all sorts of directions because we have lenses that distort reality. You currently have a lens or a thought paradigm that’s separating you from Jesus. So, ask yourself this question: are my strongest thoughts leading me closer to Jesus or away from him? If you want to win the war in your mind and establish a close relationship with Jesus, you have to understand the Reframing Principle. Join us as we learn how to recognize our lens, and reframe our perspective toward Jesus.
Week 2 of the series, Winning the War in Your Mind, is all about how to change your way of thinking through the rewire principle. Based on the book, “Winning the War in Your Mind” by Craig Groeschel, Pastor Amy Miller teaches us that we must rewire our brains to renew our minds. If we want to win the war in our minds, we have to be willing to rewire our thought patterns and rewire our brains. Join us as we learn how to change our ways of thinking and fix our thoughts on what is true, honorable, right, pure and lovely (Philippians 4:8).
Based on the book, “Winning the War in Your Mind,” by Craig Groeschel, comes a new sermon series at Life Center church. Currently, we are all battling a war in our minds. Biblical wisdom and modern science agree--what you think determines who you become. Week 1 of this series is all about the Replacement Principle--Remove the lies, replace with truth. Romans 12:2 tells us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Join us as we work to identify and remove the lies in our minds and replace them with biblical truth!
From Mark 12, Pastor Michael Wittwer teaches the most important commandment: to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself. We live in complicated times, but following Jesus is simple! Love God with your whole being and love people as yourself. This week's sermon is centered around love awards where we shout out people who are loving Jesus and loving others well in our community! Love is doing what's best for another, no matter what it costs you.
Continuing the series, “Love This City,” Pastor Michael Wittwer brings Life Center Church a sermon on generosity and 4 habits of a generous heart.