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We have a responsibility to protect the righteousness of the things in our life. This Father's Day, Ps Dan encourages us to stand in the gap. We are drowning in advice but starving for fathers and mothers - we need to choose to stand in the gap for others where the wall is thinnest. 

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Dan Ackermann (LIFE East Campus Pastor) as he's joined by a few guests to celebrate Father's Day. Ps Dan and the panel unpack a few Psalms and how they can help us truly know our Heavenly Father better._To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

Ruth's story began with famine, loss, and emptiness… but it ends with fullness, joy, and a future that points to Jesus. In the final chapter of Ruth, we see redemption completed, losses restored, and a legacy that leads all the way to Christ.Boaz was Ruth's kinsman-redeemer. Jesus is ours. He stepped into our world, took our shame, paid our debt, and brought us into God's family. The story isn't over—it's just beginning.

Llegamos al final de nuestro recorrido por el libro del profeta Joel. En esta última prédica, el pastor Dan nos lleva al valle de la decisión (Joel 3), un lugar donde Dios confronta a las naciones con su justicia, pero al mismo tiempo se muestra como refugio seguro y como el Dios que restaura con abundancia.El mensaje nos recuerda que el día del Señor está cerca, y que cada decisión que tomamos hoy tiene un peso eterno. Sin embargo, también nos llena de esperanza al saber que Dios habita con su pueblo y lo sostiene con amor.“El Señor será un refugio para su pueblo, una fortaleza firme para los suyos.” – Joel 3:16

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The church of Thyatira had tolerated false teaching and idols from the cultures around them. This week, Ps Dan continues our series ‘Letters to the Church' as we study the letter written to Thyatira as a correction directed at this tolerance. Compromise and tolerance leads to our destruction, however, Gods way leads to joy through holiness.

El libro de Joel no solo habla de devastación, también nos abre una ventana a la esperanza. En esta segunda prédica de la serie, el pastor Dan nos recuerda que, aunque nuestro pasado haya sido marcado por pérdidas y momentos difíciles, Dios tiene el poder de restaurar los años que la langosta se llevó.Joel 2 nos invita a volvernos al Señor con todo el corazón, a confiar en su misericordia y a creer en su promesa de restauración. La última palabra no la tienen el dolor ni el fracaso, sino la fidelidad de Dios."Yo les restituiré los años que comió la oruga, el saltón, el revoltón y la langosta." – Joel 2:25

Redeeming Love – Week 3 | Covered by the RedeemerIn Ruth 3 we see Ruth take a bold step of faith, laying at the feet of Boaz and asking him to redeem her. Boaz responds with compassion, commitment, and covering – a picture of the greater Redeemer, Jesus Christ.In this message, Pastor Dan unpacks:How bold faith moves us toward the RedeemerHow the Redeemer covers and commitsHow God honours those who wait on His timingThe story of Ruth and Boaz points us to Jesus, the One who covers our shame, clothes us in righteousness, and calls us to trust His perfect timing.

Ps Dan shares 3 parables Jesus told in Luke 15 about lost things.

Laodicea was a materially rich but spiritually bankrupt city. This week, Ps Dan continues our series ‘Letters to the Church' as we study the final letter which was written to Laodicea. Laodicea's belief that they were self-sufficient led to their indifference and lukewarm spirituality.

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In Ruth 2, we discover that God is always at work behind the scenes, weaving His providence through the ordinary moments of life. Ruth steps out in faith-filled obedience, and God leads her right into the field of Boaz – a man who not only provides but protects and blesses her beyond measure.Boaz's kindness is a powerful picture of Jesus, our true Redeemer:He notices us when we feel unseenHe invites us into His graceHe provides abundantly for our needsHe protects and covers the vulnerableJoin us as we explore how God's providence, provision, and redemption are at work in our lives today – and how the story of Ruth points us to the ultimate Redeemer, Jesus Christ.

Ps Dan finishes our series in the book of Ephesians going through God's plan for marriages, families and workplaces looking at Chapter 5

The little things we compromise end up eroding larger areas of our life overtime. This week, Ps Dan continues our series ‘Letters to the Church' as we study the warning written to Pergamum. Internal compromise creeps in, we must guard ourselves against it.

Comenzamos un nuevo recorrido por el libro del profeta Joel, un mensaje de Dios que resuena con fuerza en tiempos de crisis. En este primer capítulo, el pastor Dan nos recuerda que, muchas veces, Dios permite que vivamos momentos de devastación para despertar nuestro corazón y llamarnos de vuelta a Él.Joel nos invita a mirar más allá de la pérdida y el dolor, y a responder con lamento sincero, humildad y ayuno.

Ps Dan shares from Ephesians Chapter 4 how it is God's plan for his church to grow in spiritual maturity.

Join us for the first message in our new series, "Redeeming Love," as we explore the powerful and transformative story of Ruth from the Old Testament. In this introductory sermon, we delve into the message of hope and restoration that God offers even in our deepest moments of sorrow and emptiness. Discover how God's redeeming love meets us in our brokenness and begins the work of healing. Whether you feel overwhelmed by loss, bitterness, or disappointment, this message reminds us that our story isn't over; it may just be beginning. Don't miss this inspiring journey through the book of Ruth and its profound implications for your life today.

This week, Ps Dan continues our series ‘Letters to the Church' as we look at the encouraging letter given to Smyrna during a time of trials and suffering. Although there may be pressure from the world around us we are called to stand firm on the goodness of God.

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In the final message of our Flawed but Chosen series, Pastor Dan shares how David's legacy wasn't about perfection—but about worship, faithfulness, and preparing the way for others.In “Legacy of a Flawed King,” we explore how even a broken life can leave behind something beautiful when surrendered to God. Discover what it means to live with legacy in mind, and how our ultimate hope rests in King Jesus—who came through David's flawed family line to offer us a legacy of grace.

Check out Week 1 of our series in Ephesians "The Master's Plan"

No tengas miedo, recuerda al Señor y pelea! Dios te llama a restaurar incluso en medio de la oposición y la injusticia.Basado en Nehemías 4 y 5, este mensaje te desafía a romper el ciclo del temor, recuperar la perspectiva divina y luchar por lo que realmente importa: tu familia, tu llamado, tu fe.#iglesiadc #LaIglesiaMasFelizDeCostaRica #nehemías

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Ps Dan shares a message from Matthew 5

What happens when we fail? In Week 7 of our Flawed but Chosen series, Pastor Dan unpacks one of the most raw and redemptive chapters in David's life—when he's confronted by the prophet Nathan after his darkest failure.But this isn't just about David. It's about all of us.Because God doesn't confront us to condemn us—He confronts us to restore us.

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This week, Ps Dan McGaw kicks off our new series ‘Letters to the Church' with an introduction to Revelation.  We shouldn't avoid the book of Revelation, but we must not interpret foolishly through our own cultural lens.

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In Week 6 of Flawed but Chosen, we take an unfiltered look at one of the darkest moments in David's life — his fall into sin in 2 Samuel 11. From idleness to compromise to cover-up, David's descent reminds us that no one is too strong to fall… but also, no one is too far from grace. In this message, Ps Dan explores the dangers of spiritual complacency and the hope we have in the gospel — even after failure.

What do you do when the promise feels far away?In this message from Week 5 of our Flawed But Chosen series, we explore 2 Samuel 5:1–12—where, after 15 years of hardship, David is finally crowned king over all Israel. But this moment wasn't just about position—it was about preparation.Discover how the years in the wilderness weren't wasted, how God shapes us in obscurity, and how true leadership looks more like shepherding than striving. If you're in a season of waiting or wondering when your breakthrough will come, this message will speak right to your heart.

When we partner with God by saying a faith filled "yes" to His unconventional requests, miracles unfold. This week, we gather together for Giving Sunday as we give our pledges for Expansion.

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Dan Ackermann (LIFE East Campus Pastor)._To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

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Ps Dan looks at examples of being filled with Holy Spirit in the Bible, particularly where baptism of the Spirit is mentioned.

‘The world of the generous gets larger and larger.' This week as we continue our focus on Expansion Ps Dan McGaw looks at the life of Abraham and explores how to respond when God asks us to give something that we don't want to give. God wants our heart more than He wants our belongings.

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Dan Ackermann (LIFE East Campus Pastor) as he encourages us to live in the presence of God, and bring it to those around us._To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

This week we begin our time of Expansion as we discuss our three pillars kingdom, facilities and community. Our time of Expansion is built on the scriptures that speak of how the world of the generous gets larger and larger. God loves a cheerful giver because that is what He is like.

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Dan Ackermann (LIFE East Campus Pastor) as he continues our season of Expansion by focusing on what Expansion 2025 looks like for our LIFE East Campus.-To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

Bethlehem was God with us, Calvary was God for us, but Pentecost is God IN us! This week, we celebrate Pentecost Sunday as we are reminded that we walk with the presence of Jesus in us. The Holy Spirit is not only for the few but is for everyone!

We aren't called to echo the city, we are called to echo the King. This week, Ps Dan McGaw speaks to the culture of Adelaide. The culture of the city is not meant to shape us, the culture of the kingdom is meant to shape the city.

When it comes to kindness, it's not the thought that counts but the action that matters. This week, Ps Dan McGaw concludes our series ‘Fruit of the Spirit' as we focus on the fruit of Kindness. Kindness is the expression of love in action and is ultimately the tangible sign of our faith. 

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Dan Ackermann (LIFE East Campus Pastor) as we explore the peace, clarity and power that comes through God's presence.-To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

Jesus has risen from the dead! His resurrection proving he was who he said he was. This week, we gather together to celebrate Resurrection Sunday. Sin no longer has power over us, we are free and free indeed!

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Dan Ackermann (LIFE East Campus Pastor) as we gather to celebrate Easter Sunday. The power of Jesus' death and resurrection isn't just found in death being overcome, but also because Christ's victory means He has life for us all.-To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This week, Ps Dan McGaw continues our series ‘Fruit of the Spirit' as we focus on the fruit of love. The love we are called to give is more than showing friendly gestures to people, it's a sacrificial love.

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Dan Ackermann (LIFE East Campus Pastor) as he speaks on what it means to have goodness and faithfulness. Living a life of goodness and faithfulness ultimately means we are following Jesus the same in private as we do publicly.-To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

This week, Ps Dan kicks off our new series ‘Fruit of the Spirit.' As believers the Holy Spirit within us produces good fruit, bringing light and life. Left to our own devices our sinful nature produces works which bring death and destruction. We have a choice to be led by the spirit, allowing God to live and reign in our lives. 

Listen to a powerful message of hope from Ps Dan Ackermann (LIFE East Campus Pastor) as he unpacks how deep and authentic relationships with other people are crucial for us to continue moving forward in our discipleship journeys. Across our campuses, there's a variety of different environments to grow and nurture our relationship with Jesus. -To find out more about LIFE, visit us at lifenz.org

This week, we join together for Communion Sunday. As we take communion together we remember the sacrifice which created a new covenant. Jesus, the fulfilment of the Passover lamb, died for us so that we may have new life in Him.