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Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus masterfully connecting with people and talking about heaven in ways that were very accesible to the everyday person. Jesus taught with authority and His teachings were transformative. The question is, "Do his teachings have authority in your life?" Series Description Who is Jesus? There are many names and titles that he bears; Son of God, Messiah, Savior, Princ...

Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30. Struggle is part of the Christian life, whether it is a struggle to understand what God is doing, or a struggle with things happening around us, over which we have no control. Jesus is with us in these struggles and using them to teach us, grow us, and bring ultimate good.   Series Description Who is Jesus? There are many names and titles that he bears; Son of God,...

Jesus talks a lot about money in the Gospels and almost without exception, each time he talks about it he does so in the form of a test. For Jesus, money and our possessions are simply a test of trust. Series Description Who is Jesus? There are many names and titles that he bears; Son of God, Messiah, Savior, Prince of Peace and so many more. These names and titles describe His essence and give us...

In the Pursuit of God, A. W. Tozer writes “Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard to which each one must individually bow.” How would our relationships, our families, and our workplace look different if, instead of trying to sound or look...

Join us for a message that dives into the core of Jesus’ teachings and his heart for the lost. Through powerful parables like the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son, we uncover the depth of Jesus’ love and his mission to seek and save the lost.   Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

In this message, Amy Johnson takes us on a journey through the Bible, exploring how God uses the most ordinary and messy aspects of life—dirt—to create, protect, forgive, and heal. From the creation of Adam to the burial of Moses, from Jesus forgiving the adulterous woman to healing the blind man, discover how God’s willingness to get His hands dirty is a testament to His love and grace. Join us a...

In this message, we wrap up our "Which Way" series by exploring how to understand and trust in God's will for our lives. Through personal stories, biblical teachings, and the life of Joseph, we learn that God's guidance often comes like a flashlight—illuminating just a few steps ahead. Whether you're seeking direction, facing struggles, or looking to strengthen your faith, this message is a powerf...

Pastor Rich delves into the story of Joseph, exploring themes of forgiveness and deliverance. Series Description: As humans, we often experience highs and lows in life. Rarely are we able to comprehend God’s ultimate purposes and sovereignty in our lives. Especially as we navigate the highs and lows. The Bible often answers our lack of understanding not with “why,” but with “who.” The story of Jos...

--Series Description-- As humans, we often experience highs and lows in life. Rarely are we able to comprehend God’s ultimate purposes and sovereignty in our lives. Especially as we navigate the highs and lows. The Bible often answers our lack of understanding not with “why,” but with “who.” The story of Joseph, in the book of Genesis, is a story of extreme highs and lows. Through his story, we ge...

In this weekends message, Rich delves into the common feelings of disappointment in our modern lives, emphasizing how this emotion pervades our experiences from minor daily inconveniences to profound life challenges. Drawing on biblical stories and real-life anecdotes, Rich explores how maintaining faith and seeking God’s guidance can transform our understanding of setbacks, encouraging us to see...

Series Description As humans, we often experience highs and lows in life. Rarely are we able to comprehend God’s ultimate purposes and sovereignty in our lives. Especially as we navigate the highs and lows. The Bible often answers our lack of understanding not with “why,” but with “who.” The story of Joseph, in the book of Genesis, is a story of extreme highs and lows. Through his story, we get gl...

Detours are always unexpected and often lead to shame or blame or paralysis. What if God was using the detours in our life to develop us in order to fully realize His will for our lives? Series Description As humans, we often experience highs and lows in life. Rarely are we able to comprehend God’s ultimate purposes and sovereignty in our lives. Especially as we navigate the highs and lows. The Bi...

We often pray for the will of God or at least understanding of what God's will is. These prayers are usually about God's "specific" will. But as followers of Christ, we also know there is a "revealed" will of God. When we align our lives to His revealed will, His specific will of becomes clearer. Series Description As humans, we often experience highs and lows in life. Rarely are we able to compre...

Connect with us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

Celebrations, excitement, and goosebumps are great. But, as followers of Jesus, how do we function well when there is no party going on? Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ?  Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

Salt is referenced many times throughout scripture. This seemingly insignificant mineral is used by us everyday, so why is it so important? Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ?  Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia

In today's message we discuss the why of Kingdom Building.  Series Description Kingdom Builders is our missions accelerator program here at LIFEchurch.  We focus on three key areas global missions, local church expansion, and future Christian leaders.  Join us in this three week series as we look ahead to this year's Kingdom Builders. Connect With Us Join us live in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, or Wi...

Jesus calls us to have an eternal perspective with our time, talent, and treasure. He challenges us to leverage our resources for the benefit of others. The only way this makes any sense is when we understand our life in the scope of eternity. When we live with the end in mind.   Series Description Kingdom Builders is our missions accelerator program here at LIFEchurch.  We focus on three key area...

This week we look at Global Missions. God’s Kingdom is not just one at a time, but it is expansive, catalytic and exponential in its growth, sometimes in ways we cannot even see. Series Description Kingdom Builders is our missions accelerator program here at LIFEchurch. We focus on three key areas global missions, local church expansion, and future Christian leaders. Join us in this three week ser...

We are called to WORSHIP. But often true worship doesn't happen until we get to the end of ourselves. When we “Empty the Jar” of our time, talents, and treasures, we glorify God and it transforms us. Series Description Following Jesus is an amazing and life-transforming journey. One in which we experience grace, forgiveness, and healing. But there is also a cost. Jesus demands our complete surrend...

The call of being a disciple is one in which we make the choice to follow Jesus and we don't look back. When the cost of discipleship begins to feel overwhelming Jesus doesn't mince words. He simply encourages us to, "grip the plow" and don't look back. Series Description Following Jesus is an amazing and life-transforming journey. One in which we experience grace, forgiveness, and healing. But th...

We will do everything in our power to bring one more person to Jesus, even if we have to "wreck the roof." Series Description Following Jesus is an amazing and life-transforming journey. One in which we experience grace, forgiveness, and healing. But there is also a cost. Jesus demands our complete surrender. In this series, we will explore the Gospels and discover how Jesus defines a disciple and...

We value the leading and guidance of the Holy Spirit. God has designed us with purpose and to truly live out that purpose we must "catch the wind" Series Description Following Jesus is an amazing and life-transforming journey. One in which we experience grace, forgiveness, and healing. But there is also a cost. Jesus demands our complete surrender. In this series, we will explore the Gospels and d...

Apart from Jesus we can do nothing, and, since we’ve been grafted into Him together, we can’t do anything of real value apart from each other. We must “be the branch” to others. Series Description Following Jesus is an amazing and life-transforming journey. One in which we experience grace, forgiveness, and healing. But there is also a cost. Jesus demands our complete surrender. In this series, we...

The kind of story we write with our lives depends on our response to an encounter with God. We can see this clearly in the lives of the characters in 2 Kings chapter 5. Like them, God wants to write an amazing story with us. Connect With Us Join us live in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, or Wilton, Iowa. Or watch online each Sunday morning. Visit https://www.lifechurchnow.org for specific times. YouTube...