Greater Life Church

We all say we want God's will to be fulfilled. Often, that comes in ways we do not understand or expect. Sometimes, God's will takes us down a path of tension and discomfort. Sometimes, that uncomfortable and painful path is to get our attention and move us toward decisions that we might be unwilling to make if we were not to move out of our comfort zone. Until we are willing to get out of our rou...

We all say we want God's will to be fulfilled. Often, that comes in ways we do not understand or expect. Sometimes, God's will takes us down a path of tension and discomfort. Sometimes, that uncomfortable and painful path is to get our attention and move us toward decisions that we might be unwilling to make if we were not to move out of our comfort zone. Until we are willing to get out of our rou...

We like it when we are at the right place at the right time. It is possible to be in the right place and at the right time but in the wrong position. The Bible tells us they came together that night to break bread and listen to Paul preach. They were there for the right reasons, but after breaking bread, Eutychus got comfortable and fell asleep. It is possible to find ourselves in that place spiri...

We like it when we are at the right place at the right time. It is possible to be in the right place and at the right time but in the wrong position. The Bible tells us they came together that night to break bread and listen to Paul preach. They were there for the right reasons, but after breaking bread, Eutychus got comfortable and fell asleep. It is possible to find ourselves in that place spiri...

The word "everything" in our text is all-inclusive. Every activity, experience, and occurrence is set and fixed by God. To everything, there is a season and a time for every purpose…. Season means an event or circumstance over which we have no control. God will bring things to us in His season. Time, however, is under our control. We choose how and when we respond to the seasons of life. Bible sch...

The word "everything" in our text is all-inclusive. Every activity, experience, and occurrence is set and fixed by God. To everything, there is a season and a time for every purpose…. Season means an event or circumstance over which we have no control. God will bring things to us in His season. Time, however, is under our control. We choose how and when we respond to the seasons of life. Bible sch...

Our world is full of distractions. All forms of electronic media and devices engineered to hold our attention all too often do just that, and we can waste hours scrolling away. However, distractions in life are not new; we are just observing the latest vehicle for it. Jesus came into a world divided by factions and nations that often hated each other simply because they were from different places....

Our world is full of distractions. All forms of electronic media and devices engineered to hold our attention all too often do just that, and we can waste hours scrolling away. However, distractions in life are not new; we are just observing the latest vehicle for it. Jesus came into a world divided by factions and nations that often hated each other simply because they were from different places....

Tonight's text is from a portion of scripture that contains details about the construction of Solomon's Tabernacle. We are often tempted to skip over such information, but tucked in the middle of these details of size, materials, and proportions is a lesson in how to fully experience God's goodness. King David had set out to build a place for God to dwell, but God stayed him from that because of h...

Tonight's text is from a portion of scripture that contains details about the construction of Solomon's Tabernacle. We are often tempted to skip over such information, but tucked in the middle of these details of size, materials, and proportions is a lesson in how to fully experience God's goodness. King David had set out to build a place for God to dwell, but God stayed him from that because of h...

None of us have arrived where we are in life by ourselves. Along the way, we have enjoyed help from others and blessings from God. God has a plan for all our lives, and if we take time to look, we can see that influence as we look back over the events of our lives. Even during times of trial and tears, God's hand has guided and directed us. God has not blessed and done all He has for us to waste i...

None of us have arrived where we are in life by ourselves. Along the way, we have enjoyed help from others and blessings from God. God has a plan for all our lives, and if we take time to look, we can see that influence as we look back over the events of our lives. Even during times of trial and tears, God's hand has guided and directed us. God has not blessed and done all He has for us to waste i...

Some people look across the ocean and wonder what is on the other side. They look to see what is beyond and what is to come. Most of us, however, could be more adventurous. We like the comfort and familiarity of our lives. For most of us, venturing on a journey to the unknown makes us uncomfortable. In our text, Jesus invites the disciples to go to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. He did not...

Some people look across the ocean and wonder what is on the other side. They look to see what is beyond and what is to come. Most of us, however, could be more adventurous. We like the comfort and familiarity of our lives. For most of us, venturing on a journey to the unknown makes us uncomfortable. In our text, Jesus invites the disciples to go to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. He did not...

Every new year brings a focus on changing habits, losing weight, and other efforts to build a "new year, new you." Historically, most of these efforts will fail because seeing results often takes time and dedication. Humanity does not like to wait. We have increasingly become a society that expects instant gratification and minimal waiting for results. We have become so impatient that many will ac...

Every new year brings a focus on changing habits, losing weight, and other efforts to build a "new year, new you." Historically, most of these efforts will fail because seeing results often takes time and dedication. Humanity does not like to wait. We have increasingly become a society that expects instant gratification and minimal waiting for results. We have become so impatient that many will ac...

We receive notifications all the time. Our phones beep and buzz, indicating that someone has liked something we said or responded to a message we sent. We get warnings about severe weather, traffic congestion, and missing persons. Some people enjoy these notifications, but for many, they are annoying. This latter group often silences or turns off notifications so they will not be distracted. If yo...

We receive notifications all the time. Our phones beep and buzz, indicating that someone has liked something we said or responded to a message we sent. We get warnings about severe weather, traffic congestion, and missing persons. Some people enjoy these notifications, but for many, they are annoying. This latter group often silences or turns off notifications so they will not be distracted. If yo...

This week in the United States, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. In most households, there will be two tables—one for the adults and one for the kids. There is a right of passage when a young person graduates from the kid's table to sit with the adults. In our text, King David asks his staff to find one person left from the house of Saul so he can bless them. They find one man named Mephibosheth. H...

This week in the United States, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. In most households, there will be two tables—one for the adults and one for the kids. There is a right of passage when a young person graduates from the kid's table to sit with the adults. In our text, King David asks his staff to find one person left from the house of Saul so he can bless them. They find one man named Mephibosheth. H...

There are popular videos on the Internet of people crushing items with an industrial hydraulic press. Some items are more resilient than others. The ridged items will break, and the malleable things squish and change shape. Clay is moldable while being worked. However, when left alone, clay will become hard and brittle and no longer able to be changed. These physical examples have spiritual compar...

There are popular videos on the Internet of people crushing items with an industrial hydraulic press. Some items are more resilient than others. The ridged items will break, and the malleable things squish and change shape. Clay is moldable while being worked. However, when left alone, clay will become hard and brittle and no longer able to be changed. These physical examples have spiritual compar...

As the Titanic sank and passengers were evacuated, one passenger grabbed three oranges from their stateroom. They left behind jewels, money, and fine clothes and chose to take these three oranges to help them, perhaps as they abandoned the doomed ship. What had been so valuable just hours earlier in the day was worth nothing because of the change in circumstances. This life-or-death situation chan...

As the Titanic sank and passengers were evacuated, one passenger grabbed three oranges from their stateroom. They left behind jewels, money, and fine clothes and chose to take these three oranges to help them, perhaps as they abandoned the doomed ship. What had been so valuable just hours earlier in the day was worth nothing because of the change in circumstances. This life-or-death situation chan...

Words are the powerful conveyance of ideas, thoughts, and intentions. Words can open our world and expand our horizons. Our texts today include the word uttermost. How far does that word reach? What is the fullness of its meaning? We have discovered, charted, and measured much of the earth and the heavens, but we cannot quantify things beyond what we have measured. We know there is more there, but...