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If the Holy Spirit Makes You Nervous, This Is for You | LIFEchurch Sunday Message | Wayne

The Holy Spirit is your friend, and He is not something to fear.
In this message, Wayne teaches about the Holy Spirit, baptism in the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, and why many Christians feel nervous or confused about this topic. He explains that every Jesus follower has the Holy Spirit from the moment they give their life to Jesus, and that God invites believers to ask for more of His power by faith.
This message is for anyone who wants everything God has for them but still has questions about the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, spiritual gifts, or what it means to live an effective Christian life.
Speaker: WayneMessage: The Holy Spirit is Your FriendDate: May 3, 2026Scriptures referenced: John 3, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:4-8, 1 Corinthians 12:7, Acts 19:2, Luke 11:11-13
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Stop Counting Yourself Out of God’s Mission | LIFEchurch Sunday Message | Joseph Gordon

Missionary guest speaker Joseph Gordon shares a powerful message from John 20 about what it means to be sent by Jesus. Through stories from his own life and decades of missionary work, Joseph reminds us that God doesn’t wait for us to feel qualified before inviting us into His mission. Jesus sends ordinary people with His peace, His Spirit, and His heart for the world.
 
Speaker: Joseph Gordon
Series: Missionary Guest Speaker
Scripture: John 20:19-22; Philippians 2:3-8
Weekend: April 26, 2026
 
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How to Find Courage When Life Feels Uncertain | LIFEchurch Sunday Message | Rich Greene

Discouragement can feel normal when life stays uncertain, but this message reminds us where courage really comes from. In this sermon from Joshua 1 and Joshua 4, Pastor Rich shows how God meets us in the middle, re-anchors our confidence, and reminds us of His faithfulness when fear and discouragement try to take over.
Speaker: Rich GreeneSeries: Strength & CourageScripture: Joshua 1, Joshua 4:3-7, Numbers 13, Deuteronomy 34:12, Romans 5:5
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When Doing the Right Thing Still Feels Hard | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Rich Greene

If you’re trying to do the right thing and life still feels hard, this message is for you. Pastor Rich opens Numbers 13–14 to show how God gives us a new perspective so fear doesn’t have the final word.
In this message, we look at Joshua and Caleb, the difference between fear and faith, and three questions that shape our perspective:
What are you looking for?Who are you listening to?What words are you speaking?
This message is for anyone facing discouragement, opposition, uncertainty, or a season where God’s promise feels harder to believe than the obstacles in front of you.
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Nothing in Your Life Is Too Dead for Jesus | LIFEchurch Sunday Message | Rich Greene

What do you do when hope feels risky, faith feels tired, or something in your life seems too far gone to come back? In this Easter message, Rich Greene opens John 20 to show how Mary’s grief at the tomb becomes a picture of resurrection hope for all of us. If you’ve been carrying disappointment, cynicism, church hurt, or quiet despair, this message points to the risen Jesus who still calls people by name and still brings dead things back to life.
 
Speaker: Rich Greene
Series: Easter 2026
Scripture: John 20:1
 
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Palm Sunday Explained: The King They Didn’t Expect | LIFEchurch Sunday Message | Chris Cary

Palm Sunday is more than a parade story. In this message, Pastor Chris explores the tension surrounding Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, why the crowd misunderstood His mission, and how Palm Sunday still invites us to surrender control and receive the peace only Jesus can give.
 
Speaker: Chris Cary
Series: Easter Series
Date: March 29, 2026
Scripture: Matthew 21, Luke 19, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118, Daniel 9.
 
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How to Put God First When Other Things Have Your Heart | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Rich Greene

What do you do when you know something other than God has your heart?
In this message from March 22, 2026, Pastor Rich walks through Psalm 115 and Psalm 42:1 to show that holy practices are not about earning God’s favor. They are a response to being loved, remembered, and pursued by God. If you have felt distracted, spiritually numb, or stuck in patterns that never truly satisfy, this message offers both clarity and a practical next step for putting Jesus first again.
 
Speaker: Rich Greene
Series: Holy Practices
Date: March 22, 2026
Scripture: Psalm 115, Psalm 42:1
 
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From Hearing to Doing God’s Word | LIFEchurch Sunday Service | Rich Greene

What keeps us spiritually stuck is not always lack of information. Sometimes it is the gap between hearing God’s Word and putting it into practice. In this message from Holy Practices, Pastor Rich walks through Psalm 1 and Matthew 7 to show how a life rooted in Jesus becomes steady, fruitful, and able to stand through the storm.
Speaker: Rich GreeneSeries: Holy PracticesScripture: Psalm 1; Matthew 7:21-27
In this message, we explore:
why where you’re planted shapes what your life produces
the difference between hearing God’s Word and practicing it
how the Holy Spirit helps illuminate Scripture
practical ways to engage the Bible daily
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If You Don’t Know How to Pray, Start Here | LIFEchurch Sunday Message | Rich Greene

Prayer can feel intimidating, especially when life is heavy and you don’t know what to say. In this message from Rich Greene, we walk through James 5 and discover how prayer becomes our first response in emotional pain, physical exhaustion, and spiritual struggle. If you’ve ever wondered whether God really hears you, this message is for you.
 
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Confession and Repentance: From Hiding to Healing | LIFEchurch | Rich Greene

Confession and repentance are central to spiritual renewal. In this message, we walk through Psalm 32, David’s story, and practical steps to move from hidden guilt to restored intimacy with God.If you’ve been going through spiritual motions, this message is for you.
Speaker: Rich GreeneSeries: Holy PracticesWeekend Date: 2026-03-01Scripture: Psalm 32; 2 Samuel 11-12; James 5:16
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