The Living Church Boise Sermons

Repentance is great! When you change your life around, it is like you have entered a new dimension, with time, energy and focus on your hands. While changing for the better is good, it is crucial for us to examine the motives behind the change. Running after change for the wrong reasons can set us back when the object of our inspiration lets us down. Religion, relationships, culture, and values ha...

The greatest threat to Christian living is the constant struggle between the flesh and the Spirit. Temptations are sure to come, but what do we do when those temptations come? How do we overcome them? Last week we were challenged to divorce Satan, and this week we are taking it a step further and making a commitment to not resuscitate sin. Are you ready to breathe in freedom? Get your bibles to Pr...

When you hear the words "I DO" you immediately think of a wedding and the vows that are exchanged. This is a promise made for a lifetime, a commitment that is made in joy, faith and in eager expectation of blessings to follow. But what do you do when you have walked down the aisle with a person who has lied to you, fooled you, and has enslaved you? This is not a new or unheard scenario in our worl...

Fast growth is great, but a sudden stop can kill you. What do we do when external forces and internal conflict brings your life's dreams and aspirations to a complete stop? It is in these times we are tempted to either press into our human instincts or to pull back and give up. However, there is another way - the way of God's Divine Direction. This is what we are exploring in this exciting message...

"Have you received The Holy Spirit?" What a strange question to ask a person who claims to be a disciple! But this was the question that the Apostle Paul asks 12 disciples of John the baptizer in Acts 19, what is even more strange is their response, "we have never even heard of a Holy Spirit!" Many "believers" today claim to be disciples, and might have heard of The Holy Spirit, but have no eviden...

You are on a journey, and every journey has a destination. Where we are headed is more important than the temporary ups and downs that we go through. As children, we grow and make moves to align ourselves to a specific destiny that we vision, however, there can be attitudes that eat at our vision, passion and ultimately our destiny. Today we confront 3 such attitudes that we have to confront and c...

How you define success will push you in the direction of self-discovery and purpose or self-satisfaction at the cost of purpose. We are living in a time when the same old demons show up with new masks, and with the same purpose - to distract you from your purpose. In today's world it is common and encouraged to live in a simulation. Is it possible that you are stuck in one? Stay tuned, this is a m...

Can we believe every voice and opinion? Obviously not! But how do we grow in discerning who to listen to and who to tune out? Over the years, I've heard great sounding sermons with no heart tuning applications that leads it's listeners towards their purpose. Is it possible you are tuning into voices that should be turned off? Are you a person of credibility to discern credible people? Get your bib...

Successful living is not defined by what we have or have achieved, it is a life that has fulfilled it's appropriate purpose. The enemy of your soul hates it when you get closer to your purpose, and so he spins a bunch of lies to keep you from it. Addictions stem from believing lies. Lies like, "You need to numb the pain" or "You are not really an addict and can quit any time you choose to" or even...

"Who are you looking for?" This was the question the angel asks Mary when she visits the empty tomb. I believe the Holy Spirit is asking His Church this same question today as we make our way to celebrate Resurrection Sunday, "Who are you looking for?" Is it possible that we have lost the faith and joy in our excitement as we feast on the facts of Jesus' glorious resurrection. This special day is...

The world loves stories that end with a "happily ever after", yet there are many situations where this doesn't ring true. The story of the cross seemed like a story that ends in a tragedy and heartbreak, we see hope quickly being lost. It is heartbreaking when we put ourselves in the shoes of Mary, and the disciples who are watching their beloved leader brutally murdered, where is the hope? Where...

What if the greatest change that you seek in your life circumstances is really not what you need? What if there is a much greater change that is essential, before any other need can take importance? Palm Sunday has various themes running through the narrative, but one that stands out on it's own, is the reflection of the crowd's desire for a revolution. Their worship was pointed in the right direc...

Are you one step away from disaster or from success? Isn't that an alarming question? The Bible in Proverbs 19 warns us over and over again to stop trusting in the plans that are birthed from worldly wisdom and to grow in learning, understanding and applying God's wisdom in our daily lives. Disaster is sure to follow those who refuse the wisdom of God, but blessings, satisfaction and protection is...

Have you ever wondered how people find the strength to keep moving forward? There are so many life stories of people who overcame hardships and turned out to be a banner of hope for many who were lost and without hope. How do they find strength? What is their secret? Today, we unpack 4 verses in Proverbs 19 that confront the killers in our lives that are keeping us from living a life of purpose th...

Have you ever been dumped? That is a pretty intimate question to ask, but have you? Did you immediately think of a girlfriend/boyfriend relationship when you read that question? If so, you need to get deeper into recognizing Abandonment. Everyone who has had any kind of a relationship at some point in life will face the pain and effects of abandonment. The problem arises when we fail to recognize...

What if it was brought to your attention this morning, that you have not been taking advantage of your greatest asset in your arsenal against the devil? Would you keep ignoring it? Walk away in unbelief? Or Embrace it? Many believers say that they pray, but how many of us have a time set aside to recognize the warfare we are in, and then wait for the equipping of the Holy Spirit to overcome and ov...

Jesus teaches us to pray with passion, relationship and in faith, but He doesn't stop there. He challenges us to extend the gift of forgiveness to everyone who has done us wrong. What makes this part of the prayer stand out is the conditional nature of forgiveness, "Forgive us our trespasses AS we forgive who have trespassed against us." Why does Jesus stress on this, and how do we truly forgive o...

Prayer is more than words—it starts with a relationship with our Holy, Loving Father. Jesus taught us that powerful prayer starts with surrender and leads to supernatural provision. Are you praying for your desires or God’s will? When we fully trust and submit to His Kingdom, He sustains and provides for us daily. Let’s dive into what Jesus teaches about prayer and experience the power of true sur...

Have you ever felt like God isn’t hearing your prayers? Sometimes, we pray, and know that prayer can be powerful, but it feels like our words just fall to the ground. But Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, and He showed them that prayer is MORE THAN WORDS! This is the second of a four week series on prayer and today we will see how Jesus wants us to pray so we can know that God hears us.

Prayer is a privilege, but far too many times we settle for good sounding words that we pick up from preachers or parents that have influenced us. Prayers need to go deeper than mere words, it has to come from the heart. This is the first of 4 sermons on the topic of prayer, with the aim of getting the power back in our prayer, but before we unpack the pattern, we have to confront the problem. Are...

We are saved to be transformed, but what do you do when you feel stagnant? When it feels like everybody else is being transformed and is getting fresh manna from heaven but you are left dry, hungry and in need of healing. Oh, my heart breaks for you, if this is you. Jesus came to change our lives, and He is still changing lives and you are NOT left out. Stay tuned as we unpack 3 powerful verses fr...

In a world that defines courage with fairytale images and make-believe narratives, men and women in the church have lost the picture of what real courage looks like. Marriages fall apart and children are misled because of this false idea of courage. Today we look into the book of wisdom in the Bible and get a clear picture of courage, where it comes from and the sure signs of it. This message is d...

Jesus came to make the dead live, and the bible says that we all are dead in our sins and have been made alive with Him! What a glorious truth! But have we experienced this truth, or have we just memorized the words? Because we know that words do not save, but a transformed life will experience the Word of life - Have you experienced the Word of life? What we need in our lives is a Paradigm Shift,...

"Truth cuts through emotions and brings healing, while slander only leaves scars." Have you been wounded by words spoken against you? Today, in Proverbs 18, we'll examine verses that reveal both the consequences of slander and the path to victory over harmful words. When hurtful words weaken us, they can prevent us from embracing God's full purpose for our lives. Let's explore God's Word together—...

We made it through the first week of 2025, congratulations! But life is more than making it through the first month and the rest of the year. God has given us life, but have we grasped the value of living it for what it was intended for? This is not a sermon on how to find the right job that suits your personality type, or how to make your marriage work for you. Life is more than money, friends an...