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How to Become Like Jesus (Spiritual Formation) | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Rich Greene

In Week 2 of our NEXT series, we talk about the second movement of following Jesus: becoming like Jesus. Spiritual growth isn’t about trying harder—it’s about being intentionally formed by Christ instead of being shaped by culture, habits, and drift.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I still struggle with the same stuff?” or “Can I actually change?”—this message is for you. Real transformation is possible (not inevitable, but possible), and Scripture gives us a clear path forward.
 
In this message, you’ll learn:
1) What it means to be formed (intentionally vs. unintentionally)
2) How to measure real growth over time (not just in a week)
3) Why renewing your mind matters (Romans 12)
4) What it looks like to “put to death” old patterns and “put on” Christ (Colossians 3)
5) The kind of growth God desires in us (Galatians 5)
 
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Be With Jesus in a Distracted World | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Rich Greene

This message launches the “Next” series with a simple foundation for following Jesus: be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and be on mission with Jesus. Rich teaches from John 15 that fruitfulness doesn’t come from striving—it comes from remaining (abiding) in Christ. He also challenges us to confront the quiet threat of distraction and ask, “Who or what is discipling you?” As we begin 21 Days of Prayer, this is an invitation to re-center your life on intimacy with Jesus and take a clear next step.
 
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Christmas Eve 2025 | LIFEchurch Christmas Eve Service | Rich Greene

Christmas is more than a baby in a manger—it’s Immanuel: God with us. In this message, Rich shows how God brings peace through His presence now, while promising full peace later when Jesus returns.
If your hope has felt shaky—or life has felt heavy—this is for you.
In this message:
Why hope is essential (and what happens when “hope → nope”)
The longing for peace at the first Christmas
The angels’ announcement: Jesus is Savior, Messiah, and Lord
Why peace doesn’t mean no storms—it means Jesus is present
The “already, but not yet” reality of God’s peace
A bold prayer from Romans 16:20: “God of peace, crush what’s crushing me/us.”
3 ways to hope in the “not yet”:
Turn your waiting into worship
Let your pain point you to His promise
Live like you know the end of the story
 
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God Is With You in the Storm (Mark 4) | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Rich Greene

When life feels like a storm, you’re not alone. In Mark 4, Jesus calms the storm—and reminds us that God is with us even when the waves are loud. In this message, Rich shares how Christmas points to Emmanuel (“God with us,” Matthew 1:23) and how real peace isn’t found in perfect circumstances—it’s found in Jesus’ presence (John 14:27).
Scripture: Mark 4:35–41 • Matthew 1:23 • John 14:27
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When God Feels Silent in Your Valley | LIFEchurch Sunday Message | Rich Greene

Some of the toughest battles show up right after a win… or when you’re running on empty.
This message walks through Jesus’ wilderness season (Matthew 4) and how temptation often begins by questioning identity and pressuring you to control outcomes.
You’ll see three common pressure points:
• When you’re tempted to “handle it yourself”
• When you want God to prove Himself on your terms
• When a shortcut looks like a smart option
 
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When God Feels Silent in Your Valley | Immanuel God With Us | LIFEchurch Sunday Message | Rich Greene

What do you do when the valley feels endless—when the confusion, loneliness, or fear won’t lift?
In this message, Rich reminds us that the pain we carry doesn’t push God away… it pulls us closer to Emmanuel, the God who promises to be with us.
We explore why valleys are often the places we come to know God most deeply, how His strength meets us in our weakness, and why Scripture describes these low places as both battles and places of unexpected growth.
If you’re tired, hurting, or walking through something you never saw coming, this message will help you see that hope is growing right where you feel empty.God is nearer than you think—especially in the valley.
What We Cover in This Message
Why we often sense God more clearly in the valley than on the mountaintop
How Psalm 84 reframes the “Valley of Weeping” as a place of strengthening
Why God invites us to rely on His strength instead of our own
How your mindset shapes your experience in seasons of struggle
Real stories of God’s presence in painful chapters of life
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Choosing Gratitude When Life Doesn’t Make Sense | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Rich Greene

We all walk through seasons when gratitude feels out of reach—where God seems good to others but distant from us. When life gets heavy, thankfulness can feel like one more thing we’re supposed to muster up.
We all face moments when life doesn’t make sense and gratitude feels like the last thing we have the strength to offer. But Scripture shows us that thankfulness isn’t just a reaction to good circumstances—it’s a way of seeing the world that reshapes our hearts.
In this message, Rich explains how gratitude becomes a perspective, a gateway to God’s presence, and a choice we can make even when life is heavy. When we remember God’s faithfulness and shift our focus from “more” to the Giver Himself, gratitude becomes a practice that brings clarity, peace, and spiritual strength.
If you’ve been overwhelmed, discouraged, or simply stuck chasing “the next thing,” this message will help you pause, look back, and rediscover God’s goodness at work in your story.
 
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Why God’s Faithfulness Is the Real Story of LIFEchurch | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Tom Jacobs

In this anniversary message, Tom Jacobs invites us to look back and see God’s fingerprints across every chapter—wins, wounds, and everything in between.The story isn’t about strategy or strength, but about a God who guides His people through passion, humility, and persistent grace.
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Go Bold: Stop Buttering God—Pray Without Fear | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Wayne Heffner

Ever feel like you need perfect words before God will listen? Today is your permission to pray bold—not timid. Because of Jesus (Hebrews 4:16), you can come to the Father honestly, confidently, right now. No fear. No flattery. Just faith.
If you’re weary, stuck, or second-guessing your prayers, Pastor Wayne shows how to approach God with confidence—and what “bold prayers” actually look like in real life.
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20 Years of Risky Faith | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Multiple Speakers

We’re told to play it safe—wait until outcomes are guaranteed. But faith rarely comes with a map. From leaving California for Iowa to launching with 62 people (and regathering with 16), this is the story of saying “yes” when it didn’t add up.
As we remember 20 years together, we see in God’s hands, small obedience becomes more than we ever could have imagined.
 
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