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#212: Mike O'Connell serves as the associate lead pastor at Love Church in Omaha, Nebraska. He is also an entrepreneur, speaker and leadership coach. Mike's story has been marked by overcoming obstacles. After a near fatal football injury in 2004, he turned down multiple football scholarship offers to walk on at Iowa. One week after the decision he was denied admission because he wasn't in the top 50% of his graduating class, even with a 3.3 GPA. While meeting with the provost regarding the situation, he was told statistics indicated he would fail out in his first semester if they granted him admission.Knowing failure wasn't an option, he made the bold decision to walk on at Iowa State. With all the odds against him, he survived three coaching changes and went on to earn a scholarship, become a team captain and earn all Big 12 academic honors.After one season of professional football Mike decided to lay down his dream of playing in the NFL. He moved from Los Angeles, California to Omaha, Nebraska with no job or place to live. Mike went on to work for Stryker as a medical device representative for two and half years before leaving corporate America to pursue his calling as a pastor.Mike hosts the Backstage with Mike O'Connell podcast, as well as the Lead Different Experience. For more on Mike check him out on social, as well as lovechurch.org and his website at mikeoconnell.com Enjoy the show!
Pastor Steven shares how faith and works are often seen as opposites, but the Bible actually shows that our faith comes alive and God gets the glory when we step into the good things He's already planned for us. Are we doing good works to prove ourselves? Or are we surrendering to be transformed and used by God to prove Him?Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Pastor Paul teaches on the power of personally confronting the "mountains" in our lives in the authority which God gives us! Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Pastor Paul teaches on how God meets us where we are at and leads us into a confident faith that lays hold of the abundant life He gives. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Don't reserve faith for emergencies! Pastor Paul invites us to walk by faith in our everyday lives. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
From a crown of thorns to the crown of glory - Pastors Steven & Paul share on tremendous cost and beauty of Jesus' kingship and what it means in our everyday lives. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Pastor Paul teaches on the importance of faith based on who God reveals Himself to be in scripture.Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Guest minister David Holmbeck shares scriptural encouragement and personal pro-tips on raising a family centered on the love of Jesus. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Let God breathe refreshment into your marriage as guest ministers David & Paula Holmbeck share at Oasis Marriage Conference '25.Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Let God breathe refreshment into your marriage as guest ministers David & Paula Holmbeck share at Oasis Marriage Conference '25.Wondering where session two went? We split up into smaller groups for unrecorded breakouts. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Let God breathe refreshment into your marriage as guest ministers David & Paula Holmbeck share at Oasis Marriage Conference '25.Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Pastor Steven invites Jill Woodruff to share a dream she recently had that helps communicate the safety and soundness found in trusting God in the midst of tribulation.Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Your regular thoughts matter! Pastor Paul teaches the importance of being consistently intentional in allowing God to guide our thinking.Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
What do you do when harassing thoughts or temptation comes your way? Pastor Paul teaches on the overcoming power of knowing and speaking God's truth when confronted with destructive lies of the enemy. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
There is so much power in testimonies! We asked members of Love Church to share recent stories of how God has showed His love to or through them. These are their "Love Stories".
Do we need to confess our sins? Who should we confess to, and when? Pastor Steven answers these questions and explains why it's important to embrace the biblical practice of confessing our sins to one another and praying for each other—so that we may find healing, freedom, and restoration.This message is part of a series called, "Get Riddy" which focuses on "getting ready" for the fruit of following the Spirit as we "get riddy" of the old motives and deeds of the flesh. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Have you ever struggled with knowing when or how to help someone who's working through sin, or perhaps felt uneasy about reaching out for help yourself?Pastor Steven shares insights on how the body of Christ is called to ‘bear one another's burdens,' along with practical tips for supporting each other through tough times.This message is part of a series called, "Get Riddy" which focuses on "getting ready" for the fruit of following the Spirit as we "get riddy" of the old motives and deeds of the flesh. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Pastor Paul teaches on the importance of letting God transform us from the inside out.Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Curious about how God's blueprint for government impacts our daily lives? In this inspiring sermon at Love Church, Pastor Kap Chatfield unpacks "God's Will for Government." By diving into Romans 13, Pastor Kap provides insights into the responsibilities of governing authorities and the church's response. He addresses cultural challenges and emphasizes the importance of living out our faith in today's ever-changing world. Highlighting the unique ways God is moving during these times, Pastor Kap encourages us all to shine our light amid confusion. This message is essential for anyone seeking to understand their role in aligning with God's plan.
Curious about how God's blueprint for government impacts our daily lives? In this inspiring sermon at Love Church, Pastor Kap Chatfield unpacks "God's Will for Government." By diving into Romans 13, Pastor Kap provides insights into the responsibilities of governing authorities and the church's response. He addresses cultural challenges and emphasizes the importance of living out our faith in today's ever-changing world. Highlighting the unique ways God is moving during these times, Pastor Kap encourages us all to shine our light amid confusion. This message is essential for anyone seeking to understand their role in aligning with God's plan.
Pastor Steven teaches on how we help one another when we get tangled up in sin's trap. This message is part of a series called, "Get Riddy" which focuses on "getting ready" for the fruit of following the Spirit as we "get riddy" of the old motives and deeds of the flesh. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Does God want to speak to us today? If so, how? Pastor Paul teaches on God's desire to speak to and lead us, and how we can kno we can and trust the voice of the Good Shepherd. This message is part of a series called "This I Know" where we teach on the importance of being able to dial into what really matters and what we truly "know". Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Pastor Paul teaches on God's desire to heal us! This message is part of a series called "This I Know" where we teach on the importance of being able to dial into what really matters and what we truly "know". Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Are you tired of battling the same old sinful habits and attitudes? Pastor Steven teaches on how we can fully rely on the Holy Spirit to help us "rid ourselves" of things that would otherwise destroy, distract, or weigh us down in life. This message is the first of a series called, "Get Riddy" which focuses on "getting rid" of the old motives and deeds of the flesh and "getting ready" for the leading and fruit of the Spirit! Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
What kind of "say-so" do we have over our lives and the world around us? Pastor Paul teaches on the authority we have been given in Christ to see His kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. This message is part of a series called "This I Know" where we teach on the importance of being able to dial into what really matters and what we truly "know". Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
When Jesus says, "I have come that you might have life, and life more abundantly", what does He mean? Pastor Paul teaches on the kind of life that God gives us in Christ. This message is part of a series called "This I Know" where we teach on the importance of being able to dial into what really matters and what we truly "know". Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Ours is not a reading culture anymore. Reading has been replaced by visual sound bites. And reading the Bible is a difficult endeavor, since it was written so long ago with cultures and practices that are now outdated. So, what are we to do? Isn't it just easier to listen to sermons and pick up Bible truths from social media posts? It is easier, but not better. Let me give you some helpful tips.I. It Will Transform Your LifeII. It Will Challenge Your MindIII. It Will Delight Your HeartIV. It Will Clarify Your VisionV. It Will Stabilize Your FutureVI. It Will Guard Your StepsTalk with God: Ask the Holy Spirit to give you clear understanding and “ears to hear,” (Mark 4:9), as you begin your quiet times this week.Talk with others: Ask a friend or mentor to hold you accountable to read and study the Word consistently.Talk with kids: How did God show mercy to Adam and Eve?
"God is good! We hear this phrase so often, but what does it really mean? Is He truly good? Pastor Paul teaches us to let God's goodness shape and transform our view of this fallen world, rather than allowing the world to shape our view of Him." This message is part of a series called "This I Know" where we teach on the importance of being able to dial into what really matters and what we truly "know". Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
"Jesus Loves Me...This I Know!" Pastor Paul teaches on the impact of experientially knowing God's love for you. This message is part of a series called "This I Know" where we teach on the importance of being able to dial into what really matters and what we truly "know". Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Ever feel like your faith has been thrown in a blender and you don't know what's what? Pastor Paul dives into a series teaching on the importance of being able to dial into what we truly "know" in the midst of uncertainty. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Jesus told us that we take communion in "remembrance of Him". This week as we prepare for the Lord's Supper, Pastor Paul teaches on some of the wonderful things we can "remember" about Jesus and what He purchased on the cross. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Guest minister David Willis invites us to enter into our call as kings & priests in the New Covenant! Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
In 2024, Love Church experienced growth and stretching with the launch of our second physical campus. As we look forward to 2025, we feel God is calling us to a season of strengthening! Check out the full Vision Sunday 2024 video to learn more!
In 2024, Love Church experienced growth and stretching with the launch of our second physical campus. As we look forward to 2025, we feel God is calling us to a season of strengthening! Check out the full Vision Sunday 2024 video to learn more!
There is so much power in testimonies! We asked members of Love Church to share recent stories of how God has showed His love to or through them. These are their "Love Stories".
We took some time during our Sunday morning service to show some love to and honor to our pastors!
What kind of fruit are we seeing as a byproduct of our relationships? Pastor Steven teaches on "the fruit of the Spirit" growing in our lives as we dive into deeper friendship with Him. This message is part of a series called "The Helper" teaching on who the Holy Spirit is and how we relate to Him. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
A sermon from 1 Corinthians 13:8-13. Series: Church Rescue Speaker: Greg W. Mathis
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A sermon from 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. Speaker: Greg W Mathis
Are we listening to the voice of "the accuser" or "The Advocate"? Pastor Paul teaches on how the Holy Spirit helps us out of sin rather than condemning us about it. This message is part of a series called "The Helper" teaching on who the Holy Spirit is and how we relate to Him. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
In this week's edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Source reporters Katie Ellington Serrao, Grace McCormick and Mariah Thomas.The discussion revolves around the massive reporting project "Tomorrow's Talent" that the trio recently concluded. It was a series of two dozen stories that explored north central Ohio's workforce trends and how different organizations, including businesses and schools, are adapting to meet new challenges. Hunnell even gets the three reporters to engage in a game of "On the Record" in which secrets are revealed!Hunnell is also joined by executive producer Zac Hiser and video producer Grant Ritchey as they riff on the news of the week -- including a Springfield Township house explosion on Friday that killed one person and injured two others; the search by the Richland County Republican Party to replace outgoing At-large Councilwoman Stephanie Zader; a new partnership between the Oasis of Love Church and the City of Mansfield to rejuvenate Cyclops Field on the city's north side; the ongoing demolition of former Westinghouse properties on the city's east side that may be near an end after nearly two years of work; and the announcement that the City of Mansfield Trick-or-Treat will be conducted on Halloween Night this year.Relevant Links:Tomorrow's Talent storiesSpringfield Township house explosionRichland County Republicans seek applicants to fill Zader seatOasis of Love Church and the City of Mansfield to rejuvenate Cyclops FieldWestinghouse update: Site might be completed by NovemberCity of Mansfield Trick-or-TreatIntro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does the "reminding" work of the Holy Spirit look like in our everyday lives? Pastor Steven teaches on how He speaks to us by putting thoughts in our minds that, when embraced, have the capacity to transform things for the better! This message is part of a series called "The Helper" teaching on who the Holy Spirit is and how we relate to Him. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
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God works through a different people in different ways! Pastor Paul encourages us to be graceful distributors and receivers of God's help through various gifts and personalities. This message is part of a series called "The Helper" teaching on who the Holy Spirit is and how we relate to Him. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
What do the different spiritual gifts look like in operation? Pastor Paul teaches on how the Holy Spirit helps people through the various spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 13. This message is part of a series called "The Helper" teaching on who the Holy Spirit is and how we relate to Him. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
What are spiritual gifts and why are they important for us to know about and desire? Pastor Steven teaches on eagerly desiring these helpful manifestations of the Spirit in the pursuit of God's love being expressed through us to others. This message is part of a series called "The Helper" teaching on who the Holy Spirit is and how we relate to Him. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Ever wonder what "praying in tongues" is about? Pastor Paul teaches on how the Holy Spirit helps us pray when we don't know what or how to do so. This message is part of a series called "The Helper" teaching on who the Holy Spirit is and how we relate to Him. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!
Ever have a hard time discerning the plan or leading of God in your life? This week Pastor Paul teaches on how the Holy Spirit guides us in our everyday life. This message is part of a series called "The Helper" teaching on who the Holy Spirit is and how we relate to Him. Love Church is a Christian Church fam based in Menomonie, WI with a desire to experience & express the love of God. Join us in person Sundays at 10am!