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There is no progress without discipline. And many times, what begins as an "ought to" becomes a "want to." ____________________________ Find out more during this message, "Pre-Decide"
Nothing causes us to depend on God more than pushing through our inadequacies to help other people. When we serve in a ministry we take personally, we experience God's power and faithfulness. ____________________________ Find out more during this message, "It's Personal"
It's one thing to believe and enjoy practical teaching. But gaining knowledge is not enough to grow our faith —applying it is. ____________________________ Find out more during this message, "Practically Speaking"
We've all heard stories of people—or we know people—who have what appears to be unshakable faith. They have a confidence in God that informs what they do. Where does faith like that come from? ____________________________ Find out more during this message, "Unshakable"
In seasons of change, it's good to remind ourselves who God is and who we are. ____________________________ Find out more during this message, "Keeping Your Soul Sane"
There's a question you can ask yourself that will bring inescapable clarity to just about every relational decision you'll bump up against. But a word of warning: it's not for the faint of heart. ____________________________ Find out more during this message, "The Relationship Question"
Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets // Maturity Question with Lead Pastor, Matt Braun by LifeHouse Church, OH
Sometimes an option we're considering creates tension inside of us. When that happens, it can be tempting to ignore the discomfort or brush by it. But instead of doing that, we need to pay close attention to it. ____________________________ Find out more during this message, "The Conscience Question"
Your life is more than random, disconnected events. It's a story being written. Whether it's a thoughtful response or an emotionally fueled reaction, we write the stories of our lives one decision at a time. ____________________________ Find out more during this message, "The Legacy Question"
The easiest person to deceive is the person in the mirror. But when we do the hard work of being honest with ourselves, we're on our way to not selling ourselves on a potential regret. ____________________________ Find out more during this message, "The Integrity Question"
We never know what or who hangs in the balance of the decisions we make. But we do know that our decisions determine the direction and quality of our life.
Together, we've seen God change so many lives.
If the Christmas story is a myth, our hope may be in vain. But if Luke, the author who documented the birth of Jesus, is telling us the truth...then we have something to celebrate. ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "Luke's Story"
Do you remember as a child what it was like enduring those days before Christmas? It was the anticipation that made Christmas, Christmas. That same dynamic is what made the first Christmas so extraordinary. For generations, men and women had been waiting anxiously for the birth of their Messiah, with no assurance that they would live to see him. And like us, they probably wondered, Is this really going to happen? After all, God has been silent for years. Has he forgotten about us? Do you have those same doubts? Do you feel like God even knows you exist? Do you wonder if it's worth it to follow Christ? ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "Your Story"
Do you remember as a child what it was like enduring those days before Christmas? It was the anticipation that made Christmas, Christmas. That same dynamic is what made the first Christmas so extraordinary. For generations, men and women had been waiting anxiously for the birth of their Messiah, with no assurance that they would live to see him. And like us, they probably wondered, Is this really going to happen? After all, God has been silent for years. Has he forgotten about us? Do you have those same doubts? Do you feel like God even knows you exist? Do you wonder if it's worth it to follow Christ? ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "Zechariah's Story"
Being grateful for someone is an emotion we can all relate to. But gratitude is not just an attitude, it's something that needs to be expressed. ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "Give Thanks"
Many times we give money in response to a felt need or a tragedy - it's emotional and the results are measurable. What would it look like to become someone who was not only an intervention giver, but a prevention giver as well? ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "An Ounce of Prevention"
No one wants to be average. You may not want to be extraordinary, but you probably want to stand apart from the crowd. In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus spoke about three behaviors that have the power to make you anything but average. ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "Do What You Know"
No one wants to be average. You may not want to be extraordinary, but you probably want to stand apart from the crowd. In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus spoke about three behaviors that have the power to make you anything but average. ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "Now and Later"
No one wants to be average. You may not want to be extraordinary, but you probably want to stand apart from the crowd. In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus spoke about three behaviors that have the power to make you anything but average.
As children, many of us were taught to say our prayers. As we get older, we wonder, why should I pray? How should I pray? Does praying even work? Those questions deserve grown-up answers. ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "Help Me See"
As children, many of us were taught to say our prayers. As we get older, we wonder, why should I pray? How should I pray? Does praying even work? Those questions deserve grown-up answers. ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "Lead Us...Not!"
As children, many of us were taught to say our prayers. As we get older, we wonder, why should I pray? How should I pray? Does praying even work? Those questions deserve grown-up answers. ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "Give Us"
Grown-Up Prayers // Not Like That with Lead Pastor, Matt Braun by LifeHouse Church, OH
Be Rich with Lead Pastor, Matt Braun by LifeHouse Church, OH
Have you ever wanted to make a difference . . . like, a big one? Well, here's your chance! And we've made it as simple as we know how. ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "Give"
We all want more. Even though we're thankful for what we have, something inside us wants a little more from life. But we don't have to go on a Wild Goose Chase to find it. Believe it or not, there is a path that can lead us to the more we are looking for. ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "Wild Goose Chase"
Technology and the use of it, while helpful, can definitely be a hot topic! People have a lot of thoughts when it comes to the use of technology. However, there does seem to be one thing about technology that most people have in common. Whether you are married, living at home with your parents, a college student, or a single adult with roomate, whomever you live with “They're the ones on their phone too much!” But this series isn't about THEIR relationship with THEIR phone, it's about YOUR relationship with YOUR phone, tablet, tv, etc. Together we are going to begin to assess our relationship with our phones and how it affects us and those around us. ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "How to Win With Technology"
Technology and the use of it, while helpful, can definitely be a hot topic! People have a lot of thoughts when it comes to the use of technology. However, there does seem to be one thing about technology that most people have in common. Whether you are married, living at home with your parents, a college student, or a single adult with roomate, whomever you live with “They're the ones on their phone too much!” But this series isn't about THEIR relationship with THEIR phone, it's about YOUR relationship with YOUR phone, tablet, tv, etc. Together we are going to begin to assess our relationship with our phones and how it affects us and those around us. ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "Social Media"
We all believe exercise is good for us, but we don't always head to the gym or go on a run. To actually get in shape, we have to exercise. We have to get off the couch and do it. And isn't it easier when we have someone to keep us accountable? The same is true of our faith—we can only get so far on our own. ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "Gently Used!"
CHOOSE TO LOSE - The Moment of Choice by LifeHouse Church, OH
Technology and the use of it, while helpful, can definitely be a hot topic! People have a lot of thoughts when it comes to the use of technology. However, there does seem to be one thing about technology that most people have in common. Whether you are married, living at home with your parents, a college student, or a single adult with roomate, whomever you live with “They're the ones on their phone too much!” But this series isn't about THEIR relationship with THEIR phone, it's about YOUR relationship with YOUR phone, tablet, tv, etc. Together we are going to begin to assess our relationship with our phones and how it affects us and those around us. ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "The Whole World in Your Pocket"
We all hate to lose. But winning something significant always involves losing something less significant. If you choose to lose, it opens the door to remarkable things in following Jesus. ____________________________ Find out more during this special message, "Connecting the Dots"
Originally, "baptism" was not a religious concept. Yet over time, baptism has become an exclusively religious idea. If you are a follower of Christ and baptism is still on your "to-do" list, this message may be the nudge you need to finally go public. (Lead Pastor, Matt Braun)
What's really going on around us involves more than what is seen. Actuality is difficult to perceive. There's an ongoing conflict between two forces contending within two realms shaping our singular reality.
What's really going on around us involves more than what is seen, a conflict between two forces, contending within two realms, shaping our singular reality. So what does that mean for us today?
What's really going on around us involves more than what is seen, a conflict between two forces, contending within two realms, shaping our singular reality. So what does that mean for us today?
What's really going on around us involves more than what is seen, a conflict between two forces, contending within two realms, shaping our singular reality. So what does that mean for us today?
What's really going on around us involves more than what is seen, a conflict between two forces, contending within two realms, shaping our singular reality. So what does that mean for us today?
Our heavenly Father's rules aren't designed to put us in good standing with God. They're a reminder that we're rule-breakers and we need someone we don't deserve: a Savior.
When your heart is broken and your dreams can't come true, that's the time to lean in, look up, and reach out.
If you don't want the next time to be like the last time, do something different in the meantime.
If becoming the right kind of person is key to a great relationship, how do you do that? Is there something you can do to prepare? Does it just happen? Sure, we're supposed to love others, but what does that really mean?
In relationships, we often believe if we find the right person it will make everything right. So we ask ourselves, "Is this the right person for me?" Maybe we need to be asking a different question ...
When Jesus died, hope died along with him. No one was planning to keep this new movement going, because, after all, it seemed Jesus wasn't who he had claimed to be. Immediately following the crucifixion, there were no Christians, because there was no Christ. But then something happened .........
We all have embarrassing moments we can laugh about--later. There are shameful moments that we would give anything to undo. But while our pasts remind us, do they need to define us?
It's human nature to assume the worst about God when circumstances are at their worst. But God is near to us even when times are difficult. So why can't we feel that sometimes? What makes it hard to believe?
When you leverage your power and resources for the benefit of those with less power and fewer resources, you're not far from the kingdom of God. So how do we do that?
From an early age, we learn quickly to look for loopholes in the rules. We try to figure out what we can get away with and still be okay. We tend to take this same mindset into our relationship with God, but it doesn't work. When we opt for loopholes and workarounds, we find ourselves in a category no one wants to be in: hypocrites. So how do we avoid this?
Jesus reminds us that when we focus too much on the letter of the law, we may forget why the law was written in the first place. So why was the law written in the first place?
Just like Peter's experience with Jesus, we have to face fear, insecurity, and prejudice head-on. So how do we do that?