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When God Doesn’t Make Sense | Deep Clean 2 | Pastor Craig Groeschel

Sometimes life can leave us feeling like a mess. The kind of mess that’s just too complicated to figure out. Bitterness can steal your joy and keep you focused on the past. What do we do when God doesn't make sense?

Healing From Shame | Deep Clean 1 | Pastor Craig Groeschel

Have you ever done something you’re ashamed of? It can be easy to feel like you’ll never be free from the shame of your past.
Sometimes life can leave us feeling like a mess. The kind of mess that’s just too complicated to figure out. But it’s possible to start fresh. Find out how in this message from Pastor Craig Groeschel of Life Church!

Compassion In Action | Living The Dream 4 | Pastor Keith Indovino

Everyone needs compassion. As we live the dream, we will inevitably be hurt by others. The hardest people to show compassion to are the ones who have hurt us the most. Joseph had the opportunity to exact revenge and hold a grudge against his brothers. There were three truths that Joseph believed that empowered him to love his brothers deeply. Because God has kept no record of our wrongs, we are free to release those who hurt us.

Common Cents | Living The Dream 3 | Pastor Keith Indovino

Every dream requires dollars! Without finances, a dream remains a dream. After thirteen years, Joseph’s dream is finally coming true. It will require him to manage the financial assets of Egypt. This is no small task. God provides wisdom to Joseph so that Egypt is able to thrive in the midst of famine. We discover four biblical, financial principles from Joseph’s leadership: Work hard, Save up, Give away, Live debt-free. Money can be a wonderful servant or a terrible master. No matter how much money you have, you will never have enough to save your soul. By knowing God, you will have the greatest motivation to use your money in a way that brings freedom and happiness. Apply Common-Cents Principles to your money habits.

Character Reference | Living The Dream 2 | Pastor Amy Indovino

When we are living the dream, we will be faced with temptations that will try to have us compromise our godly character. If you and I want to resist temptation, we need to live differently than this world. Our character matters because character is who we desire to become. And our reputation demonstrates our character. By living in accordance with the Spirit, we will daily walk with the Lord. And when The Lord is our supreme love over everything, including our fleshly desires, then we can resist temptation – and even run away from it!

The Grass Isn’t Greener | Living The Dream 1 | Josh Palmeri

Every person has a dream. But the grass always seems to be greener on the other side of the fence. It’s so tempting to look “over there” and think, “If I only had that, I’d be happy.” Before we realize it, jealousy takes root in our heart and our thoughts run wild, leading to words and actions that are destructive. There is a better way! In Jesus, we can choose to be content – no matter the circumstances around us. Contentment in Christ enables us to chase the God-given dreams in our lives!

Relational God | Peter Podlas

Many people believe in God. He is great. He is powerful. He is good. But still, something’s missing. You can know about God, but still miss the most important thing there is about Him – that He loves you! In this message, Peter shares how he was a Christian for over 40 years, but has just recently discovered this life-changing truth – that God wants a close relationship with every person. Discover how God loves you and wants to know you personally today!

Healthy Relationships | Grace On Repeat 6 | Joe Caiati

Do you need relationships? And if you do, what do healthy relationships look like? The Book of Galatians not only shows us that relationships are essential and possible, but also discusses three aspects of a healthy relationship that is fueled by the love and grace of God. The gospel: That Jesus died for our sins so that we can have a relationship with God.

Keep Walking | Grace On Repeat 5 | Pastor Keith Indovino

Have you ever done something you knew was wrong, and then thought, “Why did I do that?” We all have those moments. Being a Christian doesn’t mean you are sinless; it does mean we have the freedom to sin less! The apostle Paul expresses his own frustration about the sinful nature being opposed to the Spirit. We have this hope that by belonging to Christ, the sinful nature has been crucified. We are empowered to walk by the Spirit. The Holy Spirit produces fruit in our lives that we cannot attain on our own. Jesus has set us free to live free!

Slave or Son? | Grace On Repeat 4 | Pastor Keith Indovino

What’s your name, and what do you do? These are common introductory questions that help us share our identity with other people. We find meaning, purpose, and security in knowing our identity. Christians have been given an identity that outshines all gender, social class, and ethnic identities. We are children of God! This revolutionary identity brings us from a position of slavery to sonship. God sent His Son to redeem us from the curse. He sent His Spirit to reassure us of our true identity. On days when we don’t feel like we are saved, we experience the truth of the gospel that declares God the Father has become our personal “Papa”.