Craig Schafer - Liferoads Church https://liferoads.org Helping people become Fully Alive in Christ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:17:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://liferoads.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-cross-100x100.jpg Craig Schafer - Liferoads Church https://liferoads.org 32 32 Isaiah – Week 13 https://liferoads.org/sermons/isaiah-week-13/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:17:09 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5279 We have a tendency to focus on the present discontent instead of remembering how God has always overcome our challenges of the past. ⁠Chapter 51 in Isaiah⁠ is a reminder to Judah (Israel) of God’s greatness in delivering them from pas rears and seemingly impossible circumstances. That reminder is for us too. Jesus has proven, He is our deliverer so worthy of worship. Let’s learn from the past and have hope in Jesus.

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]]> We have a tendency to focus on the present discontent instead of remembering how God has always overcome our challenges of the past. ⁠Chapter 51 in Isaiah⁠ is a reminder to Judah (Israel) of God’s greatness in delivering them from pas rears and seemingly impossible circumstances. That reminder is for us too. Jesus has proven, He is our deliverer so worthy of worship. Let’s learn from the past and have hope in Jesus.

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]]> When Heaven Meets Earth – Week 5 https://liferoads.org/sermons/when-heaven-meets-earth-week-5/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:15:05 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5168 In the ninth chapter of ⁠John⁠, Jesus heals a man blind from birth. Now this man did not ask to be healed and then he was heavily questioned about the healing. His response was simple and pure, “One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” Though he was not seeking Jesus he know the truth and he boldly spoke the truth. In a way, we all carry defects from birth – sin. If you fine yourself […]

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]]> In the ninth chapter of ⁠John⁠, Jesus heals a man blind from birth. Now this man did not ask to be healed and then he was heavily questioned about the healing. His response was simple and pure, “One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” Though he was not seeking Jesus he know the truth and he boldly spoke the truth. In a way, we all carry defects from birth – sin. If you fine yourself still sitting of the side of the road in blindness, then know that Jesus is ready and willing to give you sight. Be bold and call out His name.

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]]> Following Jesus – Week 11 https://liferoads.org/sermons/following-jesus-week-11/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:59:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5004 Jesus holds up humility as an essential character of the kingdom of heaven (⁠Matthew 18:1-4⁠). Note the humility of a child: sincere, sensitive, and simple. The humblest child has the ability to influence many souls. Forgiveness is a characteristic of the kingdom as well (⁠Matthew 18:21-35⁠). You can’t even count the importance and value of forgiveness. God’s forgiveness is extreme; forgiveness is divine.

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]]> Jesus holds up humility as an essential character of the kingdom of heaven (⁠Matthew 18:1-4⁠). Note the humility of a child: sincere, sensitive, and simple. The humblest child has the ability to influence many souls. Forgiveness is a characteristic of the kingdom as well (⁠Matthew 18:21-35⁠). You can’t even count the importance and value of forgiveness. God’s forgiveness is extreme; forgiveness is divine.

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]]> Walk Wisely – Week 4 https://liferoads.org/sermons/walk-wisely-week-4/ Sun, 25 May 2025 20:12:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4914 We are all a part of a family, and the Bible teaches us how to live wisely in families. Family is vital, and family is vulnerable (⁠Proverbs 27:8)⁠. It is a critical part of our social and personal foundation. It has a deep influence in our lives, for good and sometimes not so good (⁠⁠Proverbs 6:16-19⁠⁠). It begins with honor and respect (⁠Exodus 20:12⁠). There is a structure to families, and discipline matters (⁠Proverbs 23:13-14⁠) (⁠⁠Proverbs 22:6⁠⁠); discipline comforts and […]

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]]> We are all a part of a family, and the Bible teaches us how to live wisely in families. Family is vital, and family is vulnerable (⁠Proverbs 27:8)⁠. It is a critical part of our social and personal foundation. It has a deep influence in our lives, for good and sometimes not so good (⁠⁠Proverbs 6:16-19⁠⁠). It begins with honor and respect (⁠Exodus 20:12⁠). There is a structure to families, and discipline matters (⁠Proverbs 23:13-14⁠) (⁠⁠Proverbs 22:6⁠⁠); discipline comforts and protects (⁠Psalm 23:4⁠).

Finally, and most importantly, families forgive! We all fall short, and the Lord heals through forgiveness. Just as Christ forgave first, so also we should forgive (⁠Ephesians 4:31-32⁠).

Search the scriptures for wisdom (⁠Acts 17:11⁠).

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]]> Remember https://liferoads.org/sermons/remember/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:33:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4776 In this message, Craig leads the church through a time of reflection on 2024 and preparation for 2025 for our final gathering of the year.

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]]> In this message, Craig leads the church through a time of reflection on 2024 and preparation for 2025 for our final gathering of the year.

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]]> Summer in the Psalms, Pt. 9 https://liferoads.org/sermons/summer-in-the-psalms-pt-9/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 21:30:11 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4671 Craig Schafer continues our summer study of the Book of Psalms, looking at Psalm 92.

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]]> Upper Room, pt. 2 https://liferoads.org/sermons/upper-room-pt-2/ Sun, 14 Apr 2024 20:13:35 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4584 Craig Shafer continues our current study of the Upper Room Discourse, Jesus' teaching to His disciples right before being betrayed.

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]]> Book of Romans: Grace Changes Everything, Pt. 20 https://liferoads.org/sermons/book-of-romans-grace-changes-everything-pt-20/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:10:05 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4439 Craig Schafer teaches on Romans 12:3-8 and how Paul described the relationship of believers to each other in the body of Christ.

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]]> Book of Romans: Grace Changes Everything, Pt. 14 https://liferoads.org/sermons/book-of-romans-grace-changes-everything-pt-14/ Sun, 20 Aug 2023 19:47:37 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4409 Craig Schafer continues our summer study of the Book of Romans, today in chapter 8.

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]]> A Living hope: The impact of the resurrection, Pt. 2 https://liferoads.org/sermons/a-living-hope-the-impact-of-the-resurrection-pt-2/ Sun, 23 Apr 2023 21:17:36 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4302 Part 2 of the series: "A Living Hope, the Impact of the Resurrection."

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