LW Church Podcast

Someone or something is forming and shaping your life. What we are trying to do in this series is learn how our lives can be Formed by Jesus to honor him and impact the world. As we continue that learning today, we are focusing on how that formation happens through New Life.

Serving at Living Water lets you use your unique gifts, talents, and passions to make a real difference in the lives of those who attend our various ministry environments. It’s also an opportunity to build meaningful relationships and witness firsthand how God is transforming lives.

Growth doesn't happen in rows, it happens in circles. We were created to be formed by Jesus in the context of community with others.

You are destined to be formed by Jesus and to become like him.

Often times we struggle to understand how faith works. We know it should look certain ways on the outside, but we aren't quite sure what is happening on the inside of us. This message explores some of what that process looks like as Christ works within us.

As we celebrate our Next Gen, we want to be mindful of the role God has given us to play in their spiritual development. We don't all have the same calling, but we all share an equal commitment.

From the beginning of Genesis, God has placed a direct deposit into every person's body. On top of that, every believer is given spiritual gifts by God to fulfill a purpose for their life. What are you doing with what you have been given?

As we start the New Year, our focus does not begin with what we do, but with what God has already done.

Our words matter. With them we carry the power of life or death.

Matthew’s version of Christ coming to the World   Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 -       Focus on the Magi and the journey they took to bring worship and honor to Jesus -       Contrast with the negative response of Herod when threatened   The decision we need to Make: -       Will you pursue the greater purpose Jesus has for your life?

In his sermon, Jason discusses how often our Christmas plans go awry and draws parallels to the unexpected circumstances surrounding Mary’s miraculous pregnancy. He emphasizes that when God changes our plans, we can either embrace this change in faith or reject it in fear, highlighting the beauty of God’s purpose over our expectations. Jason elaborates on how God’s invitations often come at inconv...

The mystery of Christmas is not found primarily in the circumstances of the birth of Jesus, but in the identity of the baby in the manger. We must dare to ask, “Who is Jesus?” We must decide if we will reject him or revere Jesus. In this message on Philippians 2:5–11, we will learn: The Question We Need to Ask. The Baby We Need to See. The Decision We Need to Make.

The God of the universe became flesh and dwelled among us. He did this so that we could understand him, so that he could relate to us, and so that he could win us back!

Continue to study the book of Philemon as we explore additional methods and resources available for studying the Bible.

Reading the Bible is one thing. Understanding it's another. When you can do both, it's truly life changing. God speaks to us through His Word, so let’s learn How to Study the Bible together.

Pastor Jason works through some of the questions that we submitted throughout the series.

Often our relationships get stuck because of conflict.  Even when we do try to get past it we tend to be either peace-fakers or peace-breaker, rather than peace-makers.    The Bible gives us some pretty clear instructions on how to approach conflict resolution with someone.  Do we care enough about unity to fight to achieve it? 

So when do we get over it? What does it look like to be hurt but still open the door for future healing? In week three we will learn how to reconcile the consequences of actions with grace for the future.

Not every offense requires a heart to heart. Sometimes our expectations are actually unrealistic because we are assuming things that aren’t actually true about the nature of the relationship. Week two will explore four types of hurt (attack, accident, healing, growth) and four circles of relationship (confidants, constituents, comrades, crowd). The type of hurt and the circle of relationship shoul...

What makes us blow up? What is behind that? What do we do when we feel like we are right and justified with being upset? Sometimes we come out guns blazing and the message gets lost because of the messenger. Week one will focus on helping us take a breath to determine whether we are acting out of a desire to win the case or solve the case.

No one gets to the monumental moment of baptism alone. A towel bearer is: Not perfect, but growing Intentionally sharing what they are learning Joining Jesus in his passion Will you be holding a towel next New Life Sunday?

If we’re honest, most of us want what’s comfortable, or easy, or whatever keeps us from having to fulfill our responsibilities. But that fleeting comfort will never lead us to embrace lasting joy. Let’s see why it’s worth it to avoid what’s comfortable now, embrace a divine discomfort, and chase an eternal comfort in Christ.  

Seeking approval from others almost always lets us down. It’s easy to obsess over what people think, be sensitive to criticism, and have a hard time saying “no.” We must decide to focus on pleasing God instead of seeking approval from others.   

Do you ever feel the pressure of chasing perfection? When our standard is perfection, the grass will always look greener somewhere else. But there’s a way to overcome the pursuit of perfection that so often weighs us down. We will discover how to choose people over perfection, and a perfect love over our own performance.

If you’ve ever wondered how to be rich, we’ve got some good news and some bad news. Come see why chasing money never seems to satisfy, and why learning how to be rich has more to do with your perspective than the things you have.