Church - Liferoads Church https://liferoads.org Helping people become Fully Alive in Christ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:40:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://liferoads.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-cross-100x100.jpg Church - Liferoads Church https://liferoads.org 32 32 Abide – Week 4 https://liferoads.org/sermons/abide-week-4/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:32:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5114 There are several metaphors used to describe the Church. The most common description used in the Bible is a family. But, Paul also used the image of living bricks, and members of a body (⁠1 Corinthians 12:12-27⁠). We all desire to belong. People are always forming clubs and groups and teams. We build community to support each other and encourage each other. The Church differs in that Christ is the head of the body of the Church (⁠Ephesians 4:14-16⁠). This […]

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]]> There are several metaphors used to describe the Church. The most common description used in the Bible is a family. But, Paul also used the image of living bricks, and members of a body (⁠1 Corinthians 12:12-27⁠). We all desire to belong. People are always forming clubs and groups and teams. We build community to support each other and encourage each other. The Church differs in that Christ is the head of the body of the Church (⁠Ephesians 4:14-16⁠). This is unique. It is where we can be with our Creator like no where else on earth. We belong to Christ, and so we belong to each other. In that, we rejoice together and we suffer together. Jesus did. We are like the literal hands of Jesus. This is a spiritual disciple, a habit that changes lives.

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]]> Devoted https://liferoads.org/sermons/devoted/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:37:12 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5033 This message looks at the birth of the church in ⁠Acts 2⁠, beginning with Peter’s sermon at Pentecost and moving to a snapshot of the early Christian community. We explore what life looked like in that community — how believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. Their devotion led to unity, generosity, and joy that made their faith attractive to those around them. The message invites us to reflect on what it means to […]

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]]> This message looks at the birth of the church in ⁠Acts 2⁠, beginning with Peter’s sermon at Pentecost and moving to a snapshot of the early Christian community. We explore what life looked like in that community — how believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. Their devotion led to unity, generosity, and joy that made their faith attractive to those around them. The message invites us to reflect on what it means to be a church marked by the same devotion, generosity, and glad hearts.

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]]> Lettuce statements for the Church https://liferoads.org/sermons/lettuce-statements-for-the-church/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:08:39 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5029 You probably didn’t feel a cultural pressure to attend church this morning. Most likely you wanted to come. Why is that? Why come to church? ⁠Hebrews 10:19-25⁠ provides us some answers to these questions. It states three “let us” statements about being together in church. First, let us draw near with hearts full of faith and cleansed by Jesus’ blood. The curtain was torn, and we have access to a new living way, full of ‘zoe’ life in Christ. Second, […]

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]]> You probably didn’t feel a cultural pressure to attend church this morning. Most likely you wanted to come. Why is that? Why come to church? ⁠Hebrews 10:19-25⁠ provides us some answers to these questions. It states three “let us” statements about being together in church. First, let us draw near with hearts full of faith and cleansed by Jesus’ blood. The curtain was torn, and we have access to a new living way, full of ‘zoe’ life in Christ. Second, let us hold fast to our confession of hope in scripture, prayer and community. Finally, let us not neglect meeting together. There is something very different and very special about being together in a church – it is being with Christ in a way that differs from our solitary time with God. Let’s be realistic: there is no such thing as a perfect church—gather, encourage one another, encourage others, and love each other.

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]]> Following Jesus – Week 12 https://liferoads.org/sermons/following-jesus-week-12/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 21:00:30 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5006 Throughout the Gospel of Matthew a picture of the Kingdom of Heaven is being presented. (⁠⁠⁠Matthew 19:16 – 20:28⁠⁠⁠) Jesus describes an upside-down kingdom that reflects the character of its King—marked by generosity, grace, and servanthood rather than power, wealth, or status. It begins now, overlapping with this world as Jesus rules in the hearts of His followers, calling them to humility, forgiveness, and sacrificial love that mirror His own life and mission.

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]]> Throughout the Gospel of Matthew a picture of the Kingdom of Heaven is being presented. (⁠⁠⁠Matthew 19:16 – 20:28⁠⁠⁠) Jesus describes an upside-down kingdom that reflects the character of its King—marked by generosity, grace, and servanthood rather than power, wealth, or status. It begins now, overlapping with this world as Jesus rules in the hearts of His followers, calling them to humility, forgiveness, and sacrificial love that mirror His own life and mission.

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]]> Sojourners & Exiles – Week 6 https://liferoads.org/sermons/sojourners-exiles-week-6/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:33:05 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4814 Your attitude has the power to change how you live. Drawing from 1 Peter 3:8-22, this message highlights how Christlike attitudes—like compassion and humility—shape our responses to tough situations, helping us to bless others, trust God, and live with purpose.

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]]> Your attitude has the power to change how you live. Drawing from 1 Peter 3:8-22, this message highlights how Christlike attitudes—like compassion and humility—shape our responses to tough situations, helping us to bless others, trust God, and live with purpose.

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]]> Practicing the Presence of God – Part 5 https://liferoads.org/sermons/practicing-the-presence-of-god-part-5/ Sun, 06 Feb 2022 21:56:44 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=3833 Similar to the church in Ephesus, we all drift from our first passions. John gives us all a good reminder in his letter of Revelation, that we need to remember our passion for Christ, repent from our hardening heart and return to to the practices of love.

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Matthew 22:37-40

1 John 4:7-10

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]]> Practicing the Presence of God – Part 4 https://liferoads.org/sermons/practicing-the-presence-of-god-part-4/ Sun, 30 Jan 2022 22:07:03 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=3826 Where is the Church in Jesus life? Good question, since Jesus only says the word twice. But when He talks about the Church, it is very weighty.

We need the Church - to grow, to learn, to love each other.
The Church needs us - to encourage each other, to help each other.

The Church was born in song, it is an act of worship and God blesses us through the Church as we bless others.

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]]> 2 Peter 1:1-5.

Luke 4:16

Mark 3:13-15

Matthew 16:18

Matthew 26:30

Acts 2:42

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]]> How to Grow – Pt. 4 https://liferoads.org/sermons/how-to-grow-pt-4/ Mon, 28 Jan 2019 02:45:06 +0000 http://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=2969 Throughout this series we have looked at 3 core habits of the Christian: reading Scripture, attending church, and today's topic, prayer. Prayer is not complicated; a young child can pray. But it can be difficult! No one feels like they are an expert at prayer. Everyone feels like they need to improve. Lets explore how to grow in our prayer lives.

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ACTS
Adoration
Confession
Thanksgiving
Supplication

Wow
Sorry
Thanks
Help

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]]> Ephesians – Sit, Walk, Stand – Pt. 6 https://liferoads.org/sermons/ephesians-sit-walk-stand-pt-6/ Mon, 16 Jul 2018 05:43:50 +0000 http://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=2770 Have you ever had a gift so special you did not know how to respond? In our continued teaching of the epistle to the Ephesians, Paul switches gears from who we are in Christ to how we walk in light of the unbelievable gift God has given us in Christ.

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]]> Ephesians – Sit, Walk, Stand – Pt. 4 https://liferoads.org/sermons/ephesians-sit-walk-stand-pt-4/ Mon, 02 Jul 2018 01:09:07 +0000 http://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=2758 Again, your identity: remember you were formally excluded, now you are included. Jesus breaks down the wall of enmity and calls us to be unified in the church. Build on His foundation, build the temple with living stones.

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John 14:6

Colossians 3:11

1 Peter 2:4-5

1 Corinthians 4:1

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