Spiritual Discipline - 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 Spiritual Discipline - 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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]]> Abide – Week 3 https://liferoads.org/sermons/abide-week-3/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:19:19 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5112 No one claims to be an expert on prayer; we all feel inadequate. There are many difficulties and many distractions. In one way, prayer is very easy; however, it is also deeply complex. Prayer should be the business of Christians; it is our duty, and it should be our delight. In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he describes this rich, deep desire to know the love of God (⁠⁠Ephesians 3:14-21⁠⁠). Prayer is the most likely place to be this close […]

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]]> No one claims to be an expert on prayer; we all feel inadequate. There are many difficulties and many distractions. In one way, prayer is very easy; however, it is also deeply complex. Prayer should be the business of Christians; it is our duty, and it should be our delight. In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he describes this rich, deep desire to know the love of God (⁠⁠Ephesians 3:14-21⁠⁠). Prayer is the most likely place to be this close to God. Most often we pray for the physical, but we wish you to know the love of God in His fullest, just as Paul prayed. Don’t just know God intellectually, but experientially. Abide in Him (⁠John 15:4-5⁠).

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]]> Abide – Week 2 https://liferoads.org/sermons/abide-week-2/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:41:53 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5108 Daily engagement with Scripture is a core practice of abiding in Christ. We should be able to see the Bible not as an obligation or academic exercise, but as a living, life-giving means of growing in our relationship with Jesus. As God’s Word dwells richly in us, we are shaped, taught, and directed in our everyday faith.

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]]> Daily engagement with Scripture is a core practice of abiding in Christ. We should be able to see the Bible not as an obligation or academic exercise, but as a living, life-giving means of growing in our relationship with Jesus. As God’s Word dwells richly in us, we are shaped, taught, and directed in our everyday faith.

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]]> Abide – Week 1 https://liferoads.org/sermons/abide-week-1/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:44:21 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5103 In the spirit of New Year’s resolutions, today we ask, how might we grow spiritually this year? How do we worry less and pray more? The “Gospel Hardware” is Jesus. He stated that He is the true vine; you are clean because of the words He has spoken. Apart from Him you can do nothing. “Abide in me,” Christ said. (⁠John 15:1-11⁠). Abide is a verb relating to where you live. Where is your permanent spiritual address? Live in constant […]

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]]> In the spirit of New Year’s resolutions, today we ask, how might we grow spiritually this year? How do we worry less and pray more? The “Gospel Hardware” is Jesus. He stated that He is the true vine; you are clean because of the words He has spoken. Apart from Him you can do nothing. “Abide in me,” Christ said. (⁠John 15:1-11⁠). Abide is a verb relating to where you live. Where is your permanent spiritual address? Live in constant and close community with Christ.

Map out a space of peace and order, and just show up. Put yourself in a place that God can grow you. C.S. Lewis used the analogy that humans are engines fueled by God. And God is with us! Grace has appeared and He came to train us (⁠Titus 2:11-14⁠). So, abide in Him. Experience the love of God, unfold the love of Jesus (⁠Ephesians 3:14-19⁠).

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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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]]> Love God with All Your Mind – Pt. 2 https://liferoads.org/sermons/love-god-with-all-your-mind-pt-2/ Sun, 01 May 2022 18:30:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=3941 Is your mindset important for your spiritual life? The word "mindset" doesn't appear in Scripture, but it does appear flipped around as the phrase "set your mind," and is very important, according to Pastor Donnie Johnson in part 2 of his teaching series, "Love God with All Your Mind." For example, the way that you think about God, yourself and the world affects your prayer life greatly, and other essential elements of the Christian life.

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Romans 8:5-6

Colossians 3:1-4

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]]> Love God with All Your Mind – Pt. 1 https://liferoads.org/sermons/love-god-with-all-your-mind-pt-1/ Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:30:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=3939 What is the greatest commandment? According to Jesus it is "...you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." In this introduction to his new teaching series, Pastor Donnie Johnson focuses on how to "Love God with All Your Mind" and explains why protecting one's mind and thought life is so vital to living the Christian life.

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2 Corinthians 10:4-5

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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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Luke 4:16

Mark 3:13-15

Matthew 16:18

Matthew 26:30

Acts 2:42

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]]> Practicing the Presence of God – Part 3 https://liferoads.org/sermons/practicing-the-presence-of-god-part-3/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:32:09 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=3821 Part of living in God's presence is talking to God. In John 17, Jesus gives us insight into the relationship that He has with the father and shows us how we can talk to God through PRAYER.

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Hebrews 7:25

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]]> Practicing the Presence of God – Part 2 https://liferoads.org/sermons/practicing-the-presence-of-god-part-2/ Sun, 16 Jan 2022 23:24:18 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=3811 How do we live life in God's presence? We need to know that God speaks, and we need God's Word more than food. God's Word is precious. Actively put yourself in Jesus' path by reading His Holy Word.

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Hebrews 4:12

2 Timothy 3:16-17

John 1:1

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