Trust - 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 Trust - 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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]]> Isaiah – Week 11 https://liferoads.org/sermons/isaiah-week-11/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:26:32 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5270 Choose this day who you will serve, as for me it is the Lord (⁠Joshua 24:14-15⁠). It may seem like the idols we read about are long gone and we need not worry about falling prey to such things, but they are still as strong as ever. They have gone underground. Our idols may not be made of stone and wood, but we are idol factories, and we were built to worship. In Isaiah 44:9-20⁠, God puts Israel on trial […]

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]]> Choose this day who you will serve, as for me it is the Lord (⁠Joshua 24:14-15⁠). It may seem like the idols we read about are long gone and we need not worry about falling prey to such things, but they are still as strong as ever. They have gone underground. Our idols may not be made of stone and wood, but we are idol factories, and we were built to worship. In Isaiah 44:9-20⁠, God puts Israel on trial again. “who is greater than God?” He takes a mocking tone that we should be so foolish as to worship creation over the creator (Psalm 115:1-8⁠). Ultimately, we are making ourselves god. But the good news is that God forgives. He laid a path for the Israelites to be delivered (Isaiah 44:21-28⁠) and He has come into creation as Jesus to offer you deliverance from out slavery to sin.

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]]> Isaiah – Week 8 https://liferoads.org/sermons/isaiah-week-8/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:07:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5241 Over the past few weeks we have talked about where Ahaz and Hezekiah put their trust; Ahaz into his own plan and Hezekiah surrendered it all to God. Even though the nation was eventually sent into exile because of their worship of idols, God did not give up on His people or His plan (⁠Isaiah 40:1-8⁠). They will be a kingdom of priests (⁠Exodus 19:5-7⁠), and that is true for you today. So, beware of the voices that you listen […]

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]]> Over the past few weeks we have talked about where Ahaz and Hezekiah put their trust; Ahaz into his own plan and Hezekiah surrendered it all to God. Even though the nation was eventually sent into exile because of their worship of idols, God did not give up on His people or His plan (⁠Isaiah 40:1-8⁠). They will be a kingdom of priests (⁠Exodus 19:5-7⁠), and that is true for you today. So, beware of the voices that you listen to (⁠Isaiah 40:3-11⁠) and fill your mind with meditations of the grandeur of God (⁠Isaiah 40:12-26⁠). Trust in Him alone, He will renew your strength! (⁠Isaiah 40:27-30⁠)(⁠Psalm 23⁠)

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]]> Isaiah – Week 3 https://liferoads.org/sermons/isaiah-week-3/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:02:46 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5219 “If you are not firm in faith, you will not be firm at all” (⁠Isaiah 7:9⁠). These are the words given to Ahaz, a king who trusted wordly strength over trusting God. Isaiah told him to ask God for a sign and God will deliver him. But, Ahaz would not. Under false spiritual pretense (⁠Isaiah 7:12⁠). So God gave a sign of deliverance. “A child will be born” (⁠Isaiah 7:14-16⁠). This sign was not for Ahaz, but for the remnant, […]

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]]> “If you are not firm in faith, you will not be firm at all” (⁠Isaiah 7:9⁠). These are the words given to Ahaz, a king who trusted wordly strength over trusting God. Isaiah told him to ask God for a sign and God will deliver him. But, Ahaz would not. Under false spiritual pretense (⁠Isaiah 7:12⁠). So God gave a sign of deliverance. “A child will be born” (⁠Isaiah 7:14-16⁠). This sign was not for Ahaz, but for the remnant, those who remain in faith. The sign was for us. (⁠Isaiah 9:1-7⁠).

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]]> Bless The Lord O My Soul – Week 1 https://liferoads.org/sermons/bless-the-lord-o-my-soul-week-1/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5180 In response to Easter last week (Jesus victory over death) we worship (⁠Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20⁠). It is important to accept that everybody worships, it is a matter of what/who you worship. Worship can be misdirected or misguided, there are plenty of examples in the old testament, and plenty of examples today. That which we worship transforms us (⁠Psalm 115:1-8⁠). Let us be transformed into the image of God (⁠2 Corinthians 3:18⁠). Sing truth into your hearts.

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]]> In response to Easter last week (Jesus victory over death) we worship (⁠Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20⁠). It is important to accept that everybody worships, it is a matter of what/who you worship. Worship can be misdirected or misguided, there are plenty of examples in the old testament, and plenty of examples today. That which we worship transforms us (⁠Psalm 115:1-8⁠). Let us be transformed into the image of God (⁠2 Corinthians 3:18⁠). Sing truth into your hearts.

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]]> Out of the Whirlwind – Week 2 https://liferoads.org/sermons/out-of-the-whirlwind-week-2/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:07:21 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5127 We do not serve a pocket sized God. If we get anything from the book of Job it is that our God is BIG – and we can trust Him. Though Job’s friends comfort him at first (⁠Job 2:11-13⁠), they slowly turn from good, to the bad and the ugly. Too often (like Job’s friends) we have a karma attitude about bad things happening; that there is a deserved. Let’s not be miserable comforters (⁠Job 16⁠). We need to listen, […]

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]]> We do not serve a pocket sized God. If we get anything from the book of Job it is that our God is BIG – and we can trust Him. Though Job’s friends comfort him at first (⁠Job 2:11-13⁠), they slowly turn from good, to the bad and the ugly. Too often (like Job’s friends) we have a karma attitude about bad things happening; that there is a deserved. Let’s not be miserable comforters (⁠Job 16⁠). We need to listen, to those who are suffering, and listen to the Holy Spirit. For, where do we find wisdom? We wisdom by trusting it in a great God. Just as Job recognized, God has a plan (⁠Romans 8:28⁠), and no matter how hard life is our redeemer lives (⁠Job 19:25⁠).

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]]> Out of the Whirlwind – Week 1 https://liferoads.org/sermons/out-of-the-whirlwind-week-12/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:23:47 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5123 Job is a challenging book. He experienced suffering for no apparent reason (⁠Job 1:8-22⁠), though his friends are certain that he must have done something to deserve it (⁠Job 2:1-12⁠). In the end, God’s response is to remind him of the power, knowledge and sovereignty of God himself. But we are left without a satisfying reason for suffering and questions of justice. This is exactly how we experience much of suffering. Many questions are left. Job understands we are to […]

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]]> Job is a challenging book. He experienced suffering for no apparent reason (⁠Job 1:8-22⁠), though his friends are certain that he must have done something to deserve it (⁠Job 2:1-12⁠). In the end, God’s response is to remind him of the power, knowledge and sovereignty of God himself. But we are left without a satisfying reason for suffering and questions of justice. This is exactly how we experience much of suffering. Many questions are left. Job understands we are to trust and rest in knowing God is good and all-powerful. This is the lesson for us as well, for we know that God works all things for good according to His purpose (⁠Romans 8:28⁠).

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]]> Waiting Room – Joy https://liferoads.org/sermons/waiting-room-joy/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:42:42 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5073 God gave King David a promise. God would establish a kingdom and on the throne will be a David’s son (⁠1 Chronicles 17:1-15⁠). David waited. He waited many years. In his humble poem (⁠Psalm 27⁠), from experience David states, “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let our heart take courage; wait for the Lord.” He wanted to honor God and build a temple, but God said no, that will be the task of his son (⁠1 Chronicles 17:16-27⁠). Still, […]

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]]> God gave King David a promise. God would establish a kingdom and on the throne will be a David’s son (⁠1 Chronicles 17:1-15⁠). David waited. He waited many years. In his humble poem (⁠Psalm 27⁠), from experience David states, “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let our heart take courage; wait for the Lord.” He wanted to honor God and build a temple, but God said no, that will be the task of his son (⁠1 Chronicles 17:16-27⁠). Still, the prophecy of David’s offspring in God’s eternal kingdom did not come to pass (⁠2 Samuel 7:28-29⁠). But God’s words are identical with His actions – it will come to pass. The King, the fulfillment of the David covenant is fulfilled in Jesus Christ (⁠Luke 1:26-33⁠). What a joyous event! Yet, we still wait. The King has come and eternal Kingdom has started, but we are still in a time of transformation. In this time, with a surrendered heart like David has taught us, we get to enjoy Him now and forever (⁠2 Corinthians 3:18⁠).

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]]> Following Jesus – Week 4 https://liferoads.org/sermons/following-jesus-week-4/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:33:29 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4973 In ⁠Matthew 6:1-15⁠, Jesus makes it clear that spiritual practices are not for show. What we aim for in our spiritual lives, we receive. Don’t pray to impress or with formulaic expectations, as if God does not already know and He needs to be woken up or informed. Spiritual practices of generosity, worship and prayer are about a personal relationship with God. The Lord’s Prayer is a model or a map of prayer. Like many other books of prayer, it […]

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]]> In ⁠Matthew 6:1-15⁠, Jesus makes it clear that spiritual practices are not for show. What we aim for in our spiritual lives, we receive. Don’t pray to impress or with formulaic expectations, as if God does not already know and He needs to be woken up or informed. Spiritual practices of generosity, worship and prayer are about a personal relationship with God. The Lord’s Prayer is a model or a map of prayer. Like many other books of prayer, it structures the ideas and guides us. Slow down and take your time through prayer. The first line alone is a shocking idea: God, the awesome creator, is our father. And what do you mean when you pray for God’s Kingdom? We need to live spiritually one day at a time – trust God for our manna (our daily bread). Just as Matthew wrote later in the chapter (⁠6:25-34⁠), “Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself.”

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]]> Practical Faith – Pt. 1 https://liferoads.org/sermons/practical-faith-pt-1/ Sun, 19 Jun 2022 19:30:27 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=3970 Today's introductory message to a new summer series on the Book of James focuses on the first four verses, the background of the author (the brother of Jesus), and James' immediate encouragement to believers to count all suffering and trials as joy ... say what? How do we do that? Pastor Donnie gives specific help to do just that.

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Romans 5:3-5

2 Corinthians 4:16-17

Philippians 4:4

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