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You’ll Never Change… That’s the Lie | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Rich Greene

Have you ever felt stuck—like no matter how hard you try, you'll always be the same? That voice saying “You’ll never change”? It’s not the truth. This message tears down the stronghold of that lie and reminds you that God’s power—not your willpower—is what transforms. Freedom is possible. You are no longer a slave.
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He Found Me When I Was Stuck| LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Missionary Guest Speaker | Dustin Barthalow

Not everyone gets found the same way. Some meet Jesus through miracles. Others through quiet conversations. And some? They're pulled from the mud, messy and broken. This message journeys through three ways God reaches people—net fishing, line fishing, and mud fishing—and reminds us that Jesus didn’t wait for us to be clean before calling us. He came right into our mess.
 
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Does God Want Me to Be Happy? | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Fake News | Rich Greene

We’ve all felt it—I deserve to be happy. But what if that idea is actually leading us away from joy? This message exposes the lie that happiness is found in self-centered pursuits or perfect circumstances. Instead, it points us to a deeper, unshakable happiness rooted in Christ—not pleasure, not performance, but presence. There’s a better kind of joy, and it’s closer than you think.
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The Lie That’s Crippling Your Confidence | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Fake News | Rich Greene

“You don’t have what it takes.” It’s a headline the enemy loves to broadcast. But what happens when you stop striving to prove yourself—and start trusting who God says you are? This message exposes a powerful lie and helps you replace it with unshakable truth.
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When Life Screams ‘Quit,’ God Helps You Stand | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Fake News | Chris Cary

Ever been tempted to throw in the towel? 😩 In Week 2 of our Fake News series, we tackle one of the enemy’s loudest lies—“Just give up.” Using Job’s roller‑coaster story (riches ➡️ rags ➡️ redemption), we uncover:
•The enemy’s playbook: relentless external hits, social isolation, and hopeless accusations.
•Why worship and suffering can coexist—and actually deepen our vision of God.
•Three confessions to rewrite your story: I’m not quitting. I’m not giving up. I’m writing a new story.
Grab your Bible, open to Job, and let’s learn how truth dismantles fake news so you can run to God, not from Him.
 
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The Enemy’s Fake News: “You Can Fix It Yourself” | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Rich Greene

Think you can handle everything on your own?
That headline is straight-up fake news—and it’s costing you freedom.
 
In Week 1 of our new series, Pastor Rich tackles the first lie the enemy loves to broadcast: “You can fix it yourself.”
Here’s what we cover:
Why believing a lie has the same power as truth and how it quietly shapes your life
Five hidden side-effects of the DIY mindset—pride, minimization, guilt, isolation, and hypocrisy
How Hebrews 4 shows Jesus as your High Priest & advocate—the One who truly “gets” you
A simple challenge to rewrite the headlines in your mind and invite the Holy Spirit to expose every lie
 
“Come boldly to the throne of grace… there you’ll find mercy and help when you need it most.” —Heb 4:16
 
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You are not alone
 
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Do You Believe in Miracles? Why the Resurrection Still Changes Everything | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Rich Greene

On Easter Sunday, we don’t just celebrate a tradition—we remember a moment that changed history forever.
 
In this message, Pastor Rich shares the real story behind the resurrection of Jesus—not a fairy tale, not a metaphor, but a miracle that happened in real time, in real space… and still has real power today.
 
Whether you’ve felt hopeless, far from God, or like it’s too late for your story to change—this message is for you. The resurrection isn’t just an ancient event. It’s a present-day invitation.
 
💬 What if your life could be different?
📍 What if it’s never too late to become who you might have been?
 
🎥 Listen now and lean into the miracle that can still change everything.

He Did Nothing to Deserve It—And That’s the Point | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Rich Greene

Two men hung beside Jesus. Both broken. Both guilty. Only one walked into paradise.
This Palm Sunday message unpacks one of the most powerful moments in Scripture: the interaction between Jesus and the thief on the cross. One mocked. One believed. And in his final breath, he found the grace none of us deserve—but all of us are offered.
If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late, if you’ve done too much, or if God could really forgive you—this message is for you.
Because grace isn’t earned. It’s received.
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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: The Wild Story in Judges 4 | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Amy Johnson

What do a prophet under a palm tree, a reluctant military leader, and a tent peg-wielding woman have in common? A God who uses unexpected people in unprecedented times. This message dives into the intense and jaw-dropping events of Judges 4.
Join Pastor Amy as she unpacks the cycle of rebellion and redemption in Israel, introduces the unlikely heroes of this ancient story, and points to the ultimate Redeemer behind it all: Jesus. Whether you’re navigating your own battles or wondering how God might use someone like you, this story will inspire you to step out in faith.
Key Takeaways:
• Faithfulness comes in many forms
• God will use anyone who says yes
• Jesus changes everything

Does God Really Accept Me? | Overcoming Rejection Through Faith | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Rich Greene

Have you ever asked, “Will God accept me?” You’re not alone. In this message, Pastor Rich opens up about his personal experience with rejection—from painful childhood wounds to awkward ministry moments—and how God’s unconditional acceptance reshaped his life.
If you’ve ever felt abandoned, overlooked, or like you just don’t measure up, this message is for you. Drawing from Romans 3-4 and the stories of Abraham and David, we discover that we are made right with God not by our good deeds, but through faith in Jesus Christ.
✅ God’s acceptance is not earned—it’s a promise.
✅ You are not defined by your greatest success or failure.
✅ Your past may explain you, but it doesn’t define you.
Join us for a message that speaks healing to the rejected, hope to the striving, and freedom to the weary.
 
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