Liferoads Sermons

This message focuses on our identity in Christ and the call to spiritual growth as outlined in 1 Peter 2:1-12 . It highlights the transformation that comes with being God's chosen people, called to live in holiness and proclaim His excellencies. As sojourners and exiles in the world, we are reminded of the spiritual battle against sin and the importance of living in a way that reflects our fai...

The fourth week of Advent's theme is love. Using 1 John 4:7-21, the message unpacks three key truths: God is Love – God's very nature is love, and all genuine acts of love originate from Him. Through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus, we see the ultimate expression of divine love. Abide in His Love – Believers are invited to make God's love their dwelling place, moving from mere knowledge to deep, ex...

This sermon explores the theme of joy as a defining characteristic of the Christian life. Using humor and anecdotes, the message reflects on traditions like "Amen Bingo" to introduce a deeper discussion about the joy found in following Jesus. Rooted in the Christmas story and passages like Philippians 2 and Psalm 16, the sermon highlights joy as a profound, soul-level experience that transcends ci...

This Advent message explores the theme of peace in a world marked by chaos and conflict. Drawing from Scripture, including John 14 and Philippians 4, the sermon highlights the biblical concept of shalom —a state of wholeness, flourishing, and harmony as God intended. Peace is not merely the absence of trouble but the presence of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, who calms storms and guards hearts and mi...

The Advent season invites us to pause and reflect on themes of hope, anticipation, and God’s promises. In this first week of Advent, we explore the biblical concept of hope—a joyful and confident expectation grounded in God’s faithfulness. Through scriptures like Romans 15:13 and Ephesians 2:11-13, this sermon highlights the deep need for hope in a world often marked by disconnection and despair....

Have you ever gone to great lengths to find something valuable you lost? We sill often go to great lengths to find what we have lost. these moments reveal how deeply we care about what’s missing. In Luke 15, Jesus shares parables of a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son to illustrate God’s heart for those who are spiritually lost. His love is proactive, urgent, and filled with joy when the los...

In this 5th message of our “ An Invitational Life” sermon series, we explore how to handle opposition in our efforts at evangelism. Rooted in Acts 4:1-31, the sermon examines how Peter and John boldly proclaimed Christ before the powerful Sanhedrin, even after facing imprisonment and threats. Their courage came not from their own strength but from dependence on the Holy Spirit and prayer. The disc...

This message is part 4 of our series "An Invitational Life," where we explore how to join Jesus on His mission, growing from tentative steps to confidently sharing our faith. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, the sermon walks through three steps in living a Gospel sharing life.

This message reminds us how stories shape us. We’ll explore how the Bible showcases the transforming power of personal testimony through the story of a man born blind in John 9, healed and given purpose by Jesus. His story—and ours—reveals the profound impact of sharing how God works through our lives. Learn to recognize the significance of your story, choose how to tell it, and embrace the call t...

This sermon dives into the adventure of evangelism, breaking down misconceptions and recasting it as a relational journey rather than a high-pressure sales pitch. Reflecting on his personal sales experiences, Pastor Donnie explores the contrast between trying to “sell” Jesus and joining God’s work in drawing others to Him. True evangelism begins with seeing people as God does, moving from guilt-dr...

Sunday Sermon - October 13, 2024

Pastor Donnie Johnson continues our study of the Book of Psalms, looking today at Psalm 96. Recorded at Liferoads Church in Spokane, Washington, on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Psalm 96:1-13 Psalm 115:4-8 Romans 8:18-25 Liferoads Church 2024

Pastor Donnie Johnson continue our study of the Book of Psalms, looking today at Psalm 46, which contains one of his favorite verses, Psalm 46:10, "Be still and know that I am God." Message recorded on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Liferoads Church in Spokane, Washington. Psalm 46:1-11 Genesis 3:9-10 Genesis 46:4-7 Genesis 46:8-11 Liferoads Church 2024

Pastor Donnie Johnson continues our study of the Book of Psalms, looking at Psalm 90. Recorded on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Liferoads Church in Spokane, Washington. Psalm 90:1-17 1 Corinthians 15:58 Deuteronomy 33:27a Liferoads Church 2024

Pastor Donnie Johnson continues our summer study of the Book of Psalms, looking at Psalm 22. Message recorded at Liferoads Church in Spokane, Washington, on September 8, 2024. Psalm 22:1-21 2 Corinthians 5:21 Hebrews 13:5-6 Psalm 22:22-31 Liferoads Church 2024

Daniel Cowger continues our summer study of the Book of Psalms, looking at Psalm 121. Recorded on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Liferoads Church in Spokane, Washington. Psalm 121 Liferoads Church 2024

Craig Schafer continues our summer study of the Book of Psalms, looking at Psalm 92. Message given on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Liferoads Church in Spokane, Washington. Psalm 92 Liferoads Church 2024

Kylan Kracher continues our summer study of the Book of Psalms, looking at Psalm 139. Recorded on Sunday, April 18, 2024 at Liferoads Church in Spokane, Washington. Psalm 139:1-24 Philippians 2:6-11 Liferoads Church 2024

Pastor Donnie Johnson looks at Psalm 73 in his study, "Summer in the Psalms." Recorded at Liferoads Church in Spokane, Washington, on August 11, 2024. Psalm 73:1-16 Psalm 73:17-28 Liferoads Church 2024

Pastor Donnie Johnson teaches through Psalm 33, which is a call to worship, and tells us why it matters to God ... and to us. Recorded at Liferoads Church in Spokane, Washington, on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Psalm 33:1-22 Psalm 33:1-3 Psalm 33:4-9 2 Corinthians 4:6 Psalm 33:10-12 Psalm 33:13-19 Psalm 33:20-22 Liferoads Church 2024