LifeJourney Church: Sermon Archive
The audio archive of sermons from LifeJourney Church
We’ve heard the story so many times — Jesus was crucified. Everyone always talks about it in such reverent tones, as if it’s the most important event in history. But rarely does anyone ever explains why. This sermon digs deep and explores why.
Today’s scripture: Mark 15: 25-39
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In humanity’s darkest hour, in what the Bible calls “the fullness of time,” the One who created us actually decided to visit us.
As we continue our series on The Bible in Panorama, we’ll explore the phenomenon of Jesus — and ponder what his extraordinary visit means for our everyday lives.
Today’s scripture: Luke 4:16-28
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Why did God wait so long to send Jesus? And while we’re on the subject, why do we now find ourselves waiting again for His second coming? What’s with all this waiting? Why is God so slow?
This sermon examines the first coming of Jesus, and the long wait that preceded it. We’ll discover clues that can help us in our own times of waiting.
Today’s scripture: Psalm 130
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David is a beloved Bible hero, known for his bravery, courage, and mercy. He was also an adulterer and murderer. We’ll take a lesson from both the light and shadows.
Today’s scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-16
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So much of life is spent waiting — dreams deferred, sometimes dreams destroyed. When that happens to us, what should we do? Answer: We should do what the Israelites did when they lost everything.
Today’s scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10
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It always seems to happen — in our spiritual lives, in our relationships, and everywhere else. Just when we get a good sense of momentum, something happens, and we end up cycling right back to where we started.
Why does it work that way? Our ancestors in the faith experienced the same thing, and in this sermon we will try to learn from their experience.
Today’s scripture: I Kings 10:1-7, 14-15
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Why am I here? What am I supposed to be doing with my life?
As we continue studying the big-picture story of the Bible, we’ll explore God’s shocking answer to these two questions. You’re going to be surprised — and excited — when you hear what God wants you to do!
Today’s scripture: Exodus 3:1-10
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Bit by bit, little by little, life can take us apart. Gradually innocence and hope can turn to crusty cynicism. Something about this world just doesn’t seem right. So what’s going on?
This week we begin a new sermon series entitled “The Bible In Panorama.” We’ll travel from Creation to the Last Judgment in 8 weeks, exploring the major plot lines of the Bible. This Sunday we’ll explore the tragic stories embedded in the Genesis creation account, sometimes referred to as “the fall of humanity,” looking for clues to the meaning of life.
Today’s scripture: Genesis 4:1-10, 16
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It’s a hard thing to find — in our individual lives and in any organization. But without it, we can veer into dangerous extremes.
This sermon concludes our study of the book of Romans by looking at how to balance healthy boundaries with openness and flexibility.
Today’s scripture: Romans 15:1-7; 16:17-20
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For several weeks we’ve been studying the book of Romans. As we come to the last chapter, it would be tempting to skip forward to whatever is next. After all, chapter 16 is just a bunch of names of people Paul acknowledges.
But buried within this dry list are stunning spiritual insights. This sermon will unlock the mystery of the names.
Today’s scripture: Romans 16:1-4, 7, 15-20
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In this sermon, we take a look at our past and dream about our future, as we celebrate our 19th Anniversary. You’ll learn a lot about who we are and what we’re called to do.
Pastor Jeff also shares some surprising history (known to few) that gives a big clue about God’s dream for the future of our church.
Today’s scripture: Romans 10:9-17
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The only problem with people is. . . well, people. God makes each of us unique, then throws us all together and expects us to get along. How’s that supposed to work?
Romans 14 provides profound guidelines for living together in healthy community — in our families, at church, and at work.
Today’s scripture: Romans 14:1-6, 13-17
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Imagine hearing God call your name in the quiet of the night to ask your help with a specific task. How would you respond? Excitement? Fear? Questions? All of the above?
This sermon explores God’s call on your life. This was our Indiana Black Pride Celebration Service with special guest preacher, Rev. Candy Holmes — who has recently made national news with her spiritual justice efforts in Washington, DC.
Today’s scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11
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