LifeJourney Church: Sermon Archive
The audio archive of sermons from LifeJourney Church
It happens all the time. In ways large and small, somebody does something that hurts us, or threatens us, or just seems downright uncalled for.
And we react! Oh do we react! In this sermon we’ll look at an obscure Old Testament story filled with wisdom for how to respond to situations of provocation.
Today’s scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:1-19
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The pace of modern life is ruthless. Most of us feel tired most of the time. This sermon gives us some practical spiritual advice for managing and transcending our weariness.
Today’s scripture: Galatians 6:1-10
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That’s always the temptation. Whenever we face change, our natural tendency is to resist, clinging to that which is familiar and comfortable.
But God sees a bigger picture, and often forces us into a brave new future. This sermon looks at the process of creative change in our lives.
Today’s scripture: Genesis 19:15-26
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Many of us long to be close to God, but fear what that might mean. The result is deep inner conflict — part of us wants to draw near to God, while another part of us pushes away. This Sunday we’ll talk about the factors that cause us to fear God. How can we overcome them?
Today’s scripture: Luke 19:1-10
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It’s something we all need and want — the ability to see life (and the things that happen to us) in some transcendent context, to rise above the mundane, to get to a place in life when we can be joyful no matter what.
But how? In this sermon we explore how each of us can move closer to that goal in 2011.
Today’s scripture: Matthew 6:25-33
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You see it even at Christmas — the powerful pressure to conform — to be like everybody else — to live the way others think we should. But right there in the Biblical Christmas story we are taught the opposite. In this sermon, we grapple with the importance of individual destiny.
Today’s scripture: Luke 1:59-66
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Yeah, yeah, we know the Christmas story! We’ve heard it a million times! What could possibly be new?
You might be surprised! Embedded within the Christmas story is profound practical wisdom for everyday living. We can see ourselves — our lives, our struggles — in the Christmas story.
Today’s scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
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Many of us have heard preachers speaking confidently about the end of the world. Some have even described “end times” in great detail. Are they right? Is the Bible that definitive?
Today’s scripture: Revelation 20, 21
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We live in what theologians call “The Church Age” — a time in history when God seeks to fundamentally change the world through the Church.
But how? More specifically, what is the message of the Church supposed to be? What is it that makes Christianity unique among the world’s faiths?
Today’s scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
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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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In recent weeks, we’ve been tracing the big-picture story of the Bible, studying epic events from the past. This week will be different. This week we finally come to that part of the biblical story that is ours to write.
Do you know your place in the story? Do you understand the profound importance of your existence?
Today’s scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10
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Those who follow Jesus are called to bring relief to people in need. It’s one of the most important spiritual responsibilities God gives us. In this sermon we’ll evaluate how we’re doing — celebrating what we’re accomplishing together and anticipating what the future holds. Prepare to be moved!
Today’s scripture: Matthew 5:13-16
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The world is a mess. Politics are polarized. The economy is in the tank. Our workplace — and families — are often dysfunctional. Our health declines with age, and on and on and on. So why should any reasonable person have hope? Is there any reason for hope?
Today’s scripture: Luke 24:36-49
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