LifeJourney Church: Sermon Archive
The audio archive of sermons from LifeJourney Church
What keeps us from doing or being all we can be? For most people, the answer is probably fear.
Fear of the unknown, fear of failure, even fear of success.
This sermon looks at the example of Joshua and Caleb, two Old Testament heroes who can give us some insight for working through our fear.
Today’s scripture: Numbers 13:25-32 and Joshua 14:7-12
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This sermon tackles a sensitive, sometimes scary question: does God punish? If so, when and how?
Some of us have experienced churches where God seems to be consumed with punishing. Others of us have experienced churches where happy-talk prevails and God is exclusively about positive affirmation. Where does the truth lie?
Today’s scripture: Joel 1:1-7, 15-16
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Have you ever read some of the things Paul said in his epistles and concluded that he must really have been a jerk? Where did he get some of that stuff?
There may be another way to see it — even things like his pronouncement that women are to remain silent while in church. In this sermon, Melody Merida gives us some fresh ways to examine difficult sections of scripture.
Today’s scripture: Galatians 3:23-29
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When you picture the personality of God, what comes to mind? Perhaps the classic Unmoved Mover — aloof, measured, dispassionate.
When you hear about the anger of God, what do you imagine provokes that anger? Perhaps insubordination: “How dare you disobey me; don’t you know I could crush you!”
In this sermon, the prophet Hosea will challenge us to embrace a very different understanding of God’s personality — to see God as maybe we never have before.
Today’s scripture: Hosea 11:1-9
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What is the secret to praying prayers of great power?
Over the years, you’ve probably heard many preachers propose answers to that question. But this sermon explores a Scripture passage that suggests an answer you’ve probably never even considered. It may be the missing link!
Today’s scripture:Ezekiel 37:1-12
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Some Christians see angels as literal beings. Others see them as metaphors. Whichever way you see them, the concept of angels can provide powerful insights into how the world works — and how we can better respond to the challenges we face.
Listen for a thoughtful exploration of the Biblical concept of angels.
Today’s scripture: Revelation 1:19-2:7
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Have you ever taken one of those Cosmo Quizzes? Are you destined to succeed? Do you look for the right things in a guy? Are you turning into your Mom? These quizzes are almost irresistible because instinctively we understand the importance of self-awareness and self-evaluation.
Suppose there was a Cosmic Quiz . . . to help you assess where you are in your spiritual life.
Well, there is — sort of. This Sunday we’ll take a look at a well-known psychological model meant to help us assess our spiritual development — and compare it to what Jesus says. Together we’ll learn something new and interesting.
Today’s scripture: Luke 1:26-38
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“Worried and distracted” — those are the words Jesus used to describe a woman named Martha. Unfortunately, the same words probably describe you and me.
Life’s events and circumstances drive us, push us, frazzle us. We struggle. This Sunday we’ll talk about practical strategies for breaking out of that cycle.
Today’s scripture: Luke 10:38-42
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It’s so easy to do: Something bad happens, or somebody does something mean and unwarranted to us. We respond reflexively — fighting fire with fire.
And before we know it, we’re caught up in a futile cycle of recrimination, threats, and aggression. In the end, nobody wins.
There is a better way. This sermon explores the ultimate source of power for creating positive change.
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When you think about your time, money, and energy — does it seem like there’s never enough? Most of us would say so. We feel stretched so thin.
Jesus invites us to see the world in a different way — a way that gives us much-needed relief.
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There are certain places in all of our lives where we are stuck — and tempted to say, “That’s just the way I am and always will be; there’s no point in trying to change what cannot be changed.”
Think again! This sermon examines a dramatic Bible story that shows us how to achieve transformation in our places of greatest ‘stuckness.’
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It’s one of the most basic of all human impulses — to judge others.
We know judging others is bad because it hurts others. But have you ever thought about what judging others does to you? The Bible says the impact can be devastating.
That’s what this sermon explores — the impact of my judgments on me, and how to liberate myself from that way of thinking.
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This sermon looks at the example of Esau, who sold his birthright (a double portion of his father’s inheritance, plus family leadership rights) for a bowl of soup.
We’d never do something so stupid, right?
It’s so easy, though, to look only at how I feel now, and what I want NOW, and not even think about how this relates to my life and larger goals.
We’ll also look at Jesus’ example as the contrast to Esau, as we discover practical ways to gain better control of our impulses. Listen as we continue the Mastering Your Mind series.
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