The Life Christian Church

Pastor Terry A. Smith - Part of grace is the grace to give back to God and the grace to use the gifts we have been given to serve others. We give ourselves to God as a response to grace.

Pastor Harlingtton Ariza - Grace, as God's unmerited favor, is meant to flow through our lives like a river, bringing life and transformation, rather than stagnating. When it flows, grace not only transforms our relationship with God but also fosters healing, reconciliation, and community when shared with others.

Pastor Terry A. Smith - When we understand that we are given the gift of grace from God, we can give that grace to others, give back everything to God, and continue to show thanks for what God has done for us. 

Pastor Christian Smith - If you invest what God has given you - everything - and do something with it, then you’ll always reap return in your life.

Pastor Terry A. Smith - When we learn what Grace does for us, we can practice and encourage graciousness towards others, which is foundational to our unity.

Pastor Terry A. Smith - When we show grace to others, we can become more like God. When we become more like God, we become more gracious.

Pastor Michael Durso - Proverbs 18:21  - "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Pastor Terry A. Smith - As followers of Christ, we are called to graciously strive for unity, even in what may be difficult cases of differing opinions.

Pastor Terry A. Smith - Through the grace of God, we can come together in unity and truly love one another no matter the circumstances.

Pastor Terry A. Smith - We, only by the power of God’s perfect love and grace, can experience transformation into who we were created to be.

When seeking grace, we must approach it humbly, asking God for protection from shame so that we can fully experience it.

Pastor Ryan Moore - Though we often fall short of God's glory, Jesus bridged the gap through His sacrifice, bringing us from spiritual death to life. By grace through faith, we are redeemed, and when there seems to be no way forward, Jesus makes a way.

Pastor Terry A. Smith - God’s grace is not only plentiful, but sufficient for us. It is not earned, rather bestowed upon us as a gift through Jesus. 

Pastor Terry A. Smith - God has an unlimited supply of grace that He wants to share with us.

Pastor Harlingtton Ariza - In challenging seasons, trusting in God means holding firm to His promises. God is faithful, and even in the darkest moments, we can trust that He is working for our good, sustaining us through His love and grace, and fulfilling His perfect plan.

Pastor Ben Stapley - We can be confident in our identity in Christ because He has chosen and called us His own, adopting us as His children through His love and grace. Our worth is not based on external achievements or failures, but on the unchanging truth that we are loved, redeemed, and secure in Him.

Pastor Ryan Moore - Getting into a regular prayer rhythm is the antidote to worry and anxiety.

Pastor Christian Smith - Even though we are made new in Christ, we still struggle with the same sin & mistakes because of our human nature. It’s through Jesus that freedom and the ability to fight the flesh by recognizing it as such, welcoming God into our darkest areas, and repenting.

Pastor Terry A. Smith - Through the story of Adonijah, we can have confidence and trust in God's divine intervention, plan and protection. We can be reminded that, in all areas of our lives, He sends His angels to surround, protect, and uphold His plans for us, safeguarding us from harm and guiding us toward His purpose.

Pastor Terry A. Smith - Resentment, when left untreated, evolves into bitterness, causing significant emotional and spiritual damage. Through the story of Absalom & David, we can address our own resentment to heal through extreme ownership and seek God’s peace using 7 Steps to Deal with Resentment.

Pastor Terry A. Smith - When we stray from this focus, we invite sin into our lives. Through David’s transgressions, we witness the incredible grace of God, who forgives and cleanses us of our sins. God calls us to turn to Him, acknowledging our sins only long enough to seek forgiveness and repent. Through His mercy, He gives us a new identity as forgiven and chosen, revealing His boundless goodne...

Pastor Terry A. Smith - David's tabernacle foreshadowed the birth of the Christian church, symbolizing a shift from law to grace. Through David's unique relationship with God, we too can access God's presence without barriers and celebrate in God's presence, as there is no veil separating us from His grace.

Pastor Ryan Moore - David defied societal expectations and honored his promise to Jonathan, Mephibosheth's father, and took care of him. By showing mercy and compassion, David's actions reflected his deep love and obedience to God, making his reign stand out for its grace and faithfulness.

Pastor Dan Dean

Pastor Terry A. Smith - The story of Jonathan & David alluded to the great friendship that we have in God. Just as Jonathan made covenant with David, Jesus made covenant with us so we may be co-heirs to the throne.