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As we step into a new year longing for real change, Jesus’ baptism shows us how God makes us new by giving us a new identity as God’s beloved, forming us into people of right relationships, and empowering us to live a new life shaped by righteousness. Join us for a message that invites you to move beyond resolutions to an expectation that Jesus can truly make you new. Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Ne...

When the Creator of the universe chose to step into our world and experience life up close, everything changed. Join us as we explore why God isn't far away or removed from everyday life, and how God's nearness brings hope, healing, and meaning into the messiness each of us experiences every day.  New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give...

We’re looking back at the year that was 2025 — celebrating the wins, the wonder. and the undeniable faithfulness of God through every season. Backy Rice, Kendall Potter, and Jeremy Shank share the stories, the stats, and the praise, proving once again that God showed up all year long at Living Word! New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Li...

Christmas often brings whatever brokenness and heartache we've been hiding or ignoring to the surface. Join us as we explore how the hope and promise of Immanuel, God with us, enters our pain, stays close to the brokenhearted, and brings real healing. New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Living Word or our partners: https://lwccyork.c...

Doubt is not the opposite of faith, it’s often where faith is formed, especially when expectations collapse and God feels silent. In this message, we explore the prison of disappointed expectations, the unlearning required in true discipleship, and the blessing Jesus gives to those who continue to trust Him even when they don’t fully understand. Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11 New to Living Word Commun...

Real change is possible—but it requires more than willpower. In this message, we explore the three essential things God uses to transform our lives: His loving rebuke, the call to repentance, and the refining work of the Holy Spirit. Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12 New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Living Word or our partners: https://lwccyo...

Advent is a season of hopeful expectation—celebrating Jesus’ first coming while preparing our hearts for His return. In this message, we explore what it means to remember, wait expectantly, stay awake, defend, and say “yes” to Jesus, so we’re truly ready when He comes again. Scripture: Matthew 24:36-4   New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give t...

What you believe about Jesus shapes everything else in your life. In this message, we explore why Christ the King is the only One worthy of your loyalty—and how seeing His supremacy clearly can shrink your fears, reorder your priorities, and transform the way you live. Scripture: Colossians 1:9-20 New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Livi...

Even in a world full of bad news and uncertainty, fear doesn’t have to be in charge of your life. Join us as we look at Jesus’ words in Luke 21 and discover how naming your fears, offering them to God, and welcoming His presence can bring real freedom today. Scripture: Luke 21:5-19 New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Living Word or our p...

What you believe about the resurrection will change everything about your perspective, your expectations, and the way you approach everyday life. Join us as we explore Jesus’ teaching on the resurrection and discover how an eternal perspective frees us to live with hope, courage, and purpose today. Scripture: Luke 20:27–40 New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyor...

Even when you feel unseen or overlooked, Jesus sees you, knows you, and calls you by name. Join us as we look at the story of Zacchaeus and discover how Jesus meets us where we are, offering hope, grace, and a love that transforms our hearts. Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Living Word or our partners: https:/...

How we approach God shapes everything about our faith and how we see others. Join us as we look at Jesus’ story about a Pharisee and a tax collector to discover what it means to come humbly before God, trust solely in His mercy, and live securely in His love. Scripture: Luke 18:9-14 New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Living Word or our...

When life is hard and things feel unfair, prayer can be difficult—especially when it seems like God is silent and your prayers go unanswered. Join us as we explore why we should keep praying, how to trust God’s timing, and what it means to live in the Father’s love. Scripture: Luke 18:1-8 New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Living Word o...

Faith begins with a cry for mercy, healing comes as we walk in trust, but salvation is found when we turn back in gratitude. Join us as we look at how, when Jesus heals ten lepers, only the one who returns to worship and give thanks is made whole. New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Living Word or our partners: https://lwccyork.com/give ...

Following Jesus changes everything because He invites us into the full power and authority of His Kingdom. Join us as we explore how Jesus challenges the empty, ordinary ways we live and shows us how “tiny faith” can unlock Kingdom power. Scripture: Luke 17:1-10 New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Living Word or our partners: https://lwc...

The story of the rich man and Lazarus gives us a sobering glimpse into the experience of those who live apart from God after death. Join us as we explore how this story calls us to urgently listen to God’s Word, repent of our callousness, and respond to Jesus’ warning about living without Him. Scripture: Luke 16:19–31 New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com...

What does it take to be a servant Jesus can truly trust? Join us as we explore four habits of a trustworthy servant—loyalty to the Master, gratitude for our portion, vision for our potential, and faithfulness in our assignment—and discover how Jesus shapes us to live fully for Him. New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Living Word or our p...

Join us as guest preacher Dr. Larry Walthour unpacks how Jesus uses the story of the Prodigal Son to move us from jealous hearts to rejoicing hearts—embracing the vitality of fellowship, the virtue of forgiveness, and the value of faithfulness. Scripture: Luke 15:25–32 New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Living Word or our partners: http...

What’s the difference between traveling with Jesus and truly following Him? Join us as we look at some difficult words Jesus spoke to the crowds and discover how following Him isn’t just about being around him—it reshapes our priorities, comfort, and loyalty in costly ways. New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Living Word or our partners:...

Jesus isn’t just looking for people who hear his words, but for hearts transformed to love like him. Join us as we explore a story from Jesus in Luke 14:1–6 and discover how he shapes our hearts with compassion, humility, and hospitality so we can reflect his love to the world. New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Living Word or our partn...

Many of us go through life feeling overlooked, defined by our struggles, or unsure of where we belong. Join us as we explore the story of Jesus healing an unseen woman and discover that Jesus sees you first, God declares who you truly are, and in Christ you stand in the promises of God. Scripture: Luke 13:10–17 New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  T...

Jesus tells us that following Him will sometimes bring division, even within families, because His way of truth and peace disrupts the false peace of the world. Join as we explore how Jesus redefines peace, why true hope is found beyond division, and how we can remain faithful with our hearts fixed on Him. Scripture: Luke 12:49–56 New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https:/...

What does it look like to live as a faithful steward in God’s Kingdom? Discover four habits that shape the way we live: hearts fixed on the Kingdom, detachment from the things of the world, an unanxious presence, and a constant awareness of our accountability to God. Scripture: Luke 12:22-48 New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Living Wor...

Greed is something we easily see in others but almost never recognize in ourselves. Join us as we explore a powerful story from Jesus about a man who had everything but missed what really mattered—and how we can learn to break free from greed to live a life that is rich toward God through obedience, gratitude, contentment, and generosity. Scripture: Luke 12:13–21 New to Living Word Community Churc...

When Jesus teaches us how to pray, He starts with a reminder of who we are praying to—the Father. Join us as we explore the Lord's Prayer, not as a formula for prayer, but as an invitation into the deep relationship God desires with each of His children. Scripture: Luke 11:1–13 New to Living Word Community Church? We’d love to meet you: https://lwccyork.com/new  To give to Living Word or our p...