Discover the life God dreams for you
Recounting her experiences on the spiritual pilgrimage “El Camino de Santiago,” Sharon Smith shares the life lessons she learned and the ways she encountered God's presence along the way.
In a world where it is common to create and define one's own fragile identity, we can take heart in knowing that — when founded on Christ — our story and identity is safe.
Pastor Christian Smith - Amidst the craziness of this world, we are all trying to find our own place, our own meaning, our own purpose, our own story. However, we might be able to find ourselves by first finding God.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - Because of the resurrection of Jesus each and every one of us can have life as it was meant to be. We can experience more and more of it now. And we can experience it in all its reality forever in the age to come.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - When we increase peace in the world around us our peace increases. We have a greater sense of well-being. We thrive in every sphere of our lives. We experience greater happiness. We must accept the mission to increase the peace.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - When we need God the very most, He will often meet that need by sending us a person - or people - to meet that need. God designed us to find deep satisfaction when we live in harmony with others.
Pastor Christian Smith - The flourishing peace that we have been given is something that can be cultivated; though peace is a gift from God, it is a gift we can develop so that it grows in our lives.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - To flourish is to have thriving well-being in every dimension of life and to experience life as a constantly growing, always improving, ever increasing, better and better, well-being in every dimension of life.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - During the Lenten Season we are reminded to focus our attention on what Jesus did for us when He died and was buried and rose again. And to receive what He did for us.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - Join The Life Christian Church as we continue our series "The Who's Next Project" as we introduce and outline our mission and goals moving forward.
Pastor Terry A. Smith/Christian Smith/Amanda Smith/Harlingtton Ariza - Join The Life Christian Church as we continue our series "The Who's Next Project" as we introduce and outline our mission and goals moving forward.
Christian Smith - Sometimes, we can have narrow vision, fixated on small stories, small purposes, rather than fixing our vision on God's big purposes. In order to be big, magnanimous people who do courageous things, we need to see thebig story.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - We need to rediscover, and fully employee, our God inspired imaginations. We should expect our imaginings to come true. We can and must imagine more.
A person who has a generosity of spirit always sees possibilities and potential and opportunity in spite of present circumstances. They are magnanimous.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - Magnanimity, or the greatheartedness we should aspire to, is grounded in a deep awareness of who we are in relationship to God through our faith in Jesus, and is cultivated by growing in our relationship with Him. To grow in that relationship, we must dig deep.
Pastor Dan Dean - Hope does not depend on circumstances. We must continue to look to the future with hopeful anticipation, trusting and knowing that God promises that He has a good plan for our lives.
Pastor Christian Smith - As we look to this New Year, let us begin the year with a sense of excitement for Jesus' renewal in us!
Pastor Terry A. Smith delivers a hope-filled and inspiring message for the Christmas Season.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - The virgin birth was necessary in order for God to work out His redemptive plan for humanity. God knows whatever it is that you are experiencing today. Because He is a man and will be so forever. And because He is God – and will be so forever – He has the power to help you in your time of need. Whatever you need.
Pastor Ryan Moore - Advent reminds us that joy isn't about circumstances; it's about Jesus, who came into a broken world to bring hope. Even in pain, we can choose joy by focusing on God's promises and sharing His love.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - Part of grace is the grace to give back to God and the grace to use the gifts we have been given to serve others. We give ourselves to God as a response to grace.
Pastor Harlingtton Ariza - Grace, as God's unmerited favor, is meant to flow through our lives like a river, bringing life and transformation, rather than stagnating. When it flows, grace not only transforms our relationship with God but also fosters healing, reconciliation, and community when shared with others.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - When we understand that we are given the gift of grace from God, we can give that grace to others, give back everything to God, and continue to show thanks for what God has done for us.
Pastor Christian Smith - If you invest what God has given you - everything - and do something with it, then you'll always reap return in your life.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - When we learn what Grace does for us, we can practice and encourage graciousness towards others, which is foundational to our unity.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - When we show grace to others, we can become more like God. When we become more like God, we become more gracious.
Pastor Michael Durso - Proverbs 18:21 - "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - As followers of Christ, we are called to graciously strive for unity, even in what may be difficult cases of differing opinions.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - Through the grace of God, we can come together in unity and truly love one another no matter the circumstances.
We, only by the power of God's perfect love and grace, can experience transformation into who we were created to be.
When seeking grace, we must approach it humbly, asking God for protection from shame so that we can fully experience it.
Though we often fall short of God's glory, Jesus bridged the gap through His sacrifice, bringing us from spiritual death to life. By grace through faith, we are redeemed, and when there seems to be no way forward, Jesus makes a way.
God's grace is not only plentiful, but sufficient for us. It is not earned, rather bestowed upon us as a gift through Jesus.
God has an unlimited supply of grace that He wants to share with us.
Pastor Harlingtton Ariza - In challenging seasons, trusting in God means holding firm to His promises. God is faithful, and even in the darkest moments, we can trust that He is working for our good, sustaining us through His love and grace, and fulfilling His perfect plan.
Pastor Ben Stapley - We can be confident in our identity in Christ because He has chosen and called us His own, adopting us as His children through His love and grace. Our worth is not based on external achievements or failures, but on the unchanging truth that we are loved, redeemed, and secure in Him.
Pastor Christian Smith - Even though we are made new in Christ, we still struggle with the same sin & mistakes because of our human nature. It's through Jesus that freedom and the ability to fight the flesh by recognizing it as such, welcoming God into our darkest areas, and repenting.
Pastor Terry A. Smith
Pastor Terry A. Smith - Resentment, when left untreated, evolves into bitterness, causing significant emotional and spiritual damage. Through the story of Absalom & David, we can address our own resentment to heal through extreme ownership and seek God's peace using 7 Steps to Deal with Resentment.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - When we stray from this focus, we invite sin into our lives. Through David's transgressions, we witness the incredible grace of God, who forgives and cleanses us of our sins. God calls us to turn to Him, acknowledging our sins only long enough to seek forgiveness and repent. Through His mercy, He gives us a new identity as forgiven and chosen, revealing His boundless goodness and grace.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - David's tabernacle foreshadowed the birth of the Christian church, symbolizing a shift from law to grace. Through David's unique relationship with God, we too can access God's presence without barriers and celebrate in God's presence, as there is no veil separating us from His grace.
Pastor Ryan Moore - David defied societal expectations and honored his promise to Jonathan, Mephibosheth's father, and took care of him. By showing mercy and compassion, David's actions reflected his deep love and obedience to God, making his reign stand out for its grace and faithfulness.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - The story of Jonathan & David alluded to the great friendship that we have in God. Just as Jonathan made covenant with David, Jesus made covenant with us so we may be co-heirs to the throne.
Pastor Terry A. Smith - When it comes to conflict with other people, we should want to be like David. Regardless of how the person in authority acts. We should obey God in every circumstance. Be blessed for obeying God and submitting when needed.
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