Sermons from LifeJourney Church » Encouragement

Thanksgiving For Real People

Guest Speaker — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:00:04 +0000

Ok, enough, already! This is the time of year when we’re supposed to be thankful.

But what does that really mean — especially when life can be so gritty? Let’s go beyond superficial platitudes and explore what it looks like for real people living in the real world to live thankfully.

Today’s scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

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Live Like You’re Dying

Melody Merida — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:00:00 +0000

What if today was your last? Have you lived and loved today the way you want?

These last few weeks have been a time of sadness and mourning for our church family. But maybe we can gain some valuable life lessons from our recent losses.

Some day each of us will breathe our last. Will we be remembered as someone who lived in a small way or as someone who lived and loved BIG?

Today’s scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 6:11-13

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Living the Reality

Guest Speaker — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:01:41 +0000

Do you ever feel discouraged and overwhelmed by the challenges you face? Like there’s no way out?

This Sunday we’ll look at a riveting story from the Old Testament about how someone named named Leah faced — and overcame — her own enormous challenges. There is much we can learn from her powerful example!

This sermon was presented by Deb Doty, Jesus MCC’s Director of Discipleship.

Today’s scripture: Genesis 29:16-35

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Alone In A Great Big World

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:00:30 +0000

Do you ever feel that way? Even when surrounded by friends and family, sometimes life’s journey seems terribly isolating.

Mother Theresa once said, “The biggest disease today is not leprosy or cancer. It’s the feeling of being uncared for, unwanted — of being deserted and alone.” But it doesn’t have to be that way! This sermon explores Jesus’ solution to the problem of isolation.

Today’s scripture: John 16:5-14

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What the Prophets Said About You

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:00:52 +0000

So what did angels and prophets say when you were born? Nothing? Think again!

This sermon explores how the words of others have shaped our lives (for better or worse) just as profoundly as the words of angels and prophets shaped Jesus’ life.

Watch for a Christmas sermon that’s probably unlike any you’ve heard before.

Today’s scripture: Luke 2:1-14

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Understanding Nothing

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:00:54 +0000

How many times do we find ourselves thinking, “This makes no sense! Why is God allowing this to happen?”

This sermon explores that question. Perhaps we can free ourselves of the frustration that goes with not understanding.

Today’s scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, 7-12

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Secret Powers

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

This sermon focuses on those feelings of powerlessness that often overwhelm us. You know the feelings: What makes you think your so special? Take a number and stand in line.

From the example of Mary, mother of Jesus, we’ll learn how to overcome powerlessness by tapping into secret powers that God makes available to every one of us.

Today’s scripture: Luke 1:26-38

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The Daily Grind

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:00:18 +0000

Life is not very glamorous. Yes, there are occasional bright spots. But most of the time, we have to grind it out. Our work never ends, we’re often tired, people disappoint us, money runs short, our body ages, illness saps our strength, and loneliness hurts.

Where’s the joy in that? Where’s the meaning in that? This sermon wrestles with those questions and challenges us with a radically different way of seeing life.

Today’s scripture: James 1:1-11

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Regrets

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:00:32 +0000

Each of us has been there — you do something terrible that creates a sense of burning shame. You feel devasted. Your mind keeps dragging you back to that terrible place and time.

How can we recover from our life’s moral low points? This sermon explores that critical question. If you could use a little encouragement, don’t miss this!

Today’s scripture: Galatians 5:1-14

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