LIFEchurch IA

A Life on Mission

God invites us on a mission to bless the world with the good news of Jesus Christ. As we step out in obedience allowing God to work in us we quickly discover that he wants to flow through us as well. As you and I become instruments in His hands we will discover the adventure of a lifetime – a life on mission. In today's message Pastor Rich will challenge all of us to live the adventure.

Let's Get Real

One of the values of LIFEchurch is Authenticity. We want people to not have to pretend they are OK when they are not. But, can you be real with God? How real is ok? Is it ok to be mad at Him? Ugly with Him? When things have gone off the rails for you, how do you move from your turmoil back to a place of trust with God?

Love Is Hard Pt5

We often are happier when we are in relationships. Whether it’s with friends, co-workers, college buddies, parents, siblings, that special someone–we all have relationships that bring us joy and fulfillment. And yet, relationships inevitably can cause pain. LOVE can be HARD. Things don’t always go the way we plan and, oftentimes, if we are honest, we can look back and identify places where we have actually sabotaged our relationships. In this series we want to explore some of the behaviors that can undermine love and discover a new way to have richer and more satisfying relationships.

Love Is Hard Pt4

We often are happier when we are in relationships. Whether it’s with friends, co-workers, college buddies, parents, siblings, that special someone–we all have relationships that bring us joy and fulfillment. And yet, relationships inevitably can cause pain. LOVE can be HARD. Things don’t always go the way we plan and, oftentimes, if we are honest, we can look back and identify places where we have actually sabotaged our relationships. In this series we want to explore some of the behaviors that can undermine love and discover a new way to have richer and more satisfying relationships.

Love Is Hard Pt3

We often are happier when we are in relationships. Whether it’s with friends, co-workers, college buddies, parents, siblings, that special someone–we all have relationships that bring us joy and fulfillment. And yet, relationships inevitably can cause pain. LOVE can be HARD. Things don’t always go the way we plan and, oftentimes, if we are honest, we can look back and identify places where we have actually sabotaged our relationships. In this series we want to explore some of the behaviors that can undermine love and discover a new way to have richer and more satisfying relationships.

Love Is Hard Pt2

We often are happier when we are in relationships. Whether it’s with friends, co-workers, college buddies, parents, siblings, that special someone–we all have relationships that bring us joy and fulfillment. And yet, relationships inevitably can cause pain. LOVE can be HARD. Things don’t always go the way we plan and, oftentimes, if we are honest, we can look back and identify places where we have actually sabotaged our relationships. In this series we want to explore some of the behaviors that can undermine love and discover a new way to have richer and more satisfying relationships.

Love Is Hard Pt1

We often are happier when we are in relationships. Whether it’s with friends, co-workers, college buddies, parents, siblings, that special someone–we all have relationships that bring us joy and fulfillment. And yet, relationships inevitably can cause pain. LOVE can be HARD. Things don’t always go the way we plan and, oftentimes, if we are honest, we can look back and identify places where we have actually sabotaged our relationships. In this series we want to explore some of the behaviors that can undermine love and discover a new way to have richer and more satisfying relationships.

Easter 2019

Easter is the greatest event in human history. On that day, the heavens were opened and humans were given access to a life giving relationship with their creator. And yet, often we can live our lives marked by regret and disillusionment. Too often we miss the redemption that is available to us through Christ Jesus. This Easter, it is our prayer that you would get past the disappointments and regrets and find redemption through the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.

Love So Amazing

Jesus did not deserve death, but He did not let His own circumstances or pride get in His way. And even though both of the men next to Him seemed unworthy of His love, Jesus loved them anyway. As we enter into passion week may we bow the knee to amazing work of Jesus on the cross.

As You Go • Pt4

In the military there is a standard procedure that relates to following orders - "obey the last order given." Until new orders come that is the one that must be followed. Jesus, after the resurrection, gave us one final order before ascending into heaven. He said, "Go and preach the Gospel..." That order has not been rescinded or changed. In this series we will explore what it means to preach the Gospel in a changing world. As we navigate through life what does it look like to faithfully follow Jesus' last order?