LIFEchurch is one church with multiple locations. We are located in Eastern Iowa with campuses in Cedar Rapids, Coralville and Wilton. We believe in a life-giving, positive church culture where people from all walks of life worship God, connect with one another and together change the world. To learn more, visit www.lifechurchnow.org
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Dedication Required | Which Way | Chris Cary
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--Series Description-- As humans, we often experience highs and lows in life. Rarely are we able to comprehend God’s ultimate purposes and sovereignty in our lives. Especially as we navigate the highs and lows. The Bible often answers our lack of understanding not with “why,” but with “who.” The story of Joseph, in the book of Genesis, is a story o…
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Disappointment is real | Which Way | Rich Greene
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In this weekends message, Rich delves into the common feelings of disappointment in our modern lives, emphasizing how this emotion pervades our experiences from minor daily inconveniences to profound life challenges. Drawing on biblical stories and real-life anecdotes, Rich explores how maintaining faith and seeking God’s guidance can transform our…
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Don't Settle For Less Than What God Has Planned For You | Which Way | Rich Greene
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Series Description As humans, we often experience highs and lows in life. Rarely are we able to comprehend God’s ultimate purposes and sovereignty in our lives. Especially as we navigate the highs and lows. The Bible often answers our lack of understanding not with “why,” but with “who.” The story of Joseph, in the book of Genesis, is a story of ex…
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Why all the detours? | Which Way | Rich Greene
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Detours are always unexpected and often lead to shame or blame or paralysis. What if God was using the detours in our life to develop us in order to fully realize His will for our lives? Series Description As humans, we often experience highs and lows in life. Rarely are we able to comprehend God’s ultimate purposes and sovereignty in our lives. Es…
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Understanding God's Will | Which Way | Rich Greene
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We often pray for the will of God or at least understanding of what God's will is. These prayers are usually about God's "specific" will. But as followers of Christ, we also know there is a "revealed" will of God. When we align our lives to His revealed will, His specific will of becomes clearer. Series Description As humans, we often experience hi…
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When Palm Branches Are Not Enough | Wayne Heffner
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Celebrations, excitement, and goosebumps are great. But, as followers of Jesus, how do we function well when there is no party going on? Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchiaDoor LIFEchurch IA
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Living a Salt Life | Chris Cary
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Salt is referenced many times throughout scripture. This seemingly insignificant mineral is used by us everyday, so why is it so important? Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchiaDoor LIFEchurch IA
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Why Kingdom Builders | Make Your Mark | Rich Greene
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In today's message we discuss the why of Kingdom Building. Series Description Kingdom Builders is our missions accelerator program here at LIFEchurch. We focus on three key areas global missions, local church expansion, and future Christian leaders. Join us in this three week series as we look ahead to this year's Kingdom Builders. Connect With Us …
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Living With The End In Mind | Making Your Mark | Rich Greene
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Jesus calls us to have an eternal perspective with our time, talent, and treasure. He challenges us to leverage our resources for the benefit of others. The only way this makes any sense is when we understand our life in the scope of eternity. When we live with the end in mind. Series Description Kingdom Builders is our missions accelerator program…
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Going Globally | Make Your Mark | Paul Hurckman
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This week we look at Global Missions. God’s Kingdom is not just one at a time, but it is expansive, catalytic and exponential in its growth, sometimes in ways we cannot even see. Series Description Kingdom Builders is our missions accelerator program here at LIFEchurch. We focus on three key areas global missions, local church expansion, and future…
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Empty The Jar | Disciple | Rich Greene
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We are called to WORSHIP. But often true worship doesn't happen until we get to the end of ourselves. When we “Empty the Jar” of our time, talents, and treasures, we glorify God and it transforms us. Series Description Following Jesus is an amazing and life-transforming journey. One in which we experience grace, forgiveness, and healing. But there …
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Don't Look Back | Disciple | Rich Greene
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The call of being a disciple is one in which we make the choice to follow Jesus and we don't look back. When the cost of discipleship begins to feel overwhelming Jesus doesn't mince words. He simply encourages us to, "grip the plow" and don't look back. Series Description Following Jesus is an amazing and life-transforming journey. One in which we …
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Wreck The Roof | Disciple | Rich Greene
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We will do everything in our power to bring one more person to Jesus, even if we have to "wreck the roof." Series Description Following Jesus is an amazing and life-transforming journey. One in which we experience grace, forgiveness, and healing. But there is also a cost. Jesus demands our complete surrender. In this series, we will explore the Gos…
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Catch The Wind | Disciple | Rich Greene
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We value the leading and guidance of the Holy Spirit. God has designed us with purpose and to truly live out that purpose we must "catch the wind" Series Description Following Jesus is an amazing and life-transforming journey. One in which we experience grace, forgiveness, and healing. But there is also a cost. Jesus demands our complete surrender.…
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Be The Branch | Disciple | Rich Greene
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Apart from Jesus we can do nothing, and, since we’ve been grafted into Him together, we can’t do anything of real value apart from each other. We must “be the branch” to others. Series Description Following Jesus is an amazing and life-transforming journey. One in which we experience grace, forgiveness, and healing. But there is also a cost. Jesus …
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A Story Worth Telling | Amy Johnson
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The kind of story we write with our lives depends on our response to an encounter with God. We can see this clearly in the lives of the characters in 2 Kings chapter 5. Like them, God wants to write an amazing story with us. Connect With Us Join us live in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, or Wilton, Iowa. Or watch online each Sunday morning. Visit https:/…
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To The Full | Life To The Full | Rich Greene
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Jesus promises a life to the full—and it isn’t simply a promise outside of the disappointment of life; it’s a promise within it. Completely present in whatever we may face, He is and always will be the one who ultimately satisfies. Connect With Us Join us live in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, or Wilton, Iowa. Or watch online each Sunday morning. Visit …
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Powerful | Life to the Full | Rich Greene
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The light of Jesus transforms the world, making all things bright and beautiful, all things new and wonderful. We are reminded in the Christmas season to live as witnesses to the light—showing the world the transforming power and beauty of Jesus. Connect with us Join us live in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, or Wilton, Iowa. Or watch online each Sunday …
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Purposeful | Life to the Full | Rich Greene
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The book of John begins with a bold promise: God has always been moving and nothing He does can be stopped. Everything He did and is doing is with purpose, and Jesus’ life reveals to us that we were also made on purpose, and with purpose. Connect with us Join us live in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, or Wilton, Iowa. Or watch online each Sunday morning.…
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Everyone Is Valuable | 8 Hills | Chris Cary
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Today we cover "Everyone Is Valuable" as one of our 8 hills we're willing to die on. Series Description Values is a term that often signify these mushy, sentimental ideals for which we rarely contend. Around here we call our values, the Eight Hills we will die on. Because as a church, we believe that if something is worth living for, it must be wor…
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Generosity | 8 Hills | Rich Greene
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Today we cover "Generosity" as one of the 8 hills we're willing to die on. Series Description Values is a term that often signify these mushy, sentimental ideals for which we rarely contend. Around here we call our values, the Eight Hills we will die on. Because as a church, we believe that if something is worth living for, it must be worth dying f…
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Relevance | 8 Hills | Rich Greene
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Today we cover "Relevance" as one of the 8 hills we're willing to die on. Series Description Values is a term that often signify these mushy, sentimental ideals for which we rarely contend. Around here we call our values, the Eight Hills we will die on. Because as a church, we believe that if something is worth living for, it must be worth dying fo…
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Authenticity | 8 Hills | Rich Greene
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Series Description: Values is a term that often signify these mushy, sentimental ideals for which we rarely contend. Around here we call our values, the Eight Hills we will die on. Because as a church, we believe that if something is worth living for, it must be worth dying for. So, we have taken our stand! We WILL relentlessly defend and even die …
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Connected Community | 8 Hills | Wayne Heffner
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We aren’t meant to be solitary disciples of Jesus. Meaningful relationships with other followers spur us on to be everything God created us to be. Series Description Values is a term that often signify these mushy, sentimental ideals for which we rarely contend. Around here we call our values, the Eight Hills we will die on. Because as a church, we…
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Passionate Spirituality | 8 Hills | Rich Greene
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Today we cover "Passionate Spirituality" as one of our 8 hills we are willing to die on. Series Description: Values is a term that often signify these mushy, sentimental ideals for which we rarely contend. Around here we call our values, the Eight Hills we will die on. Because as a church, we believe that if something is worth living for, it must b…
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God’s Love | 8 Hills | Rich Greene
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We live in a world that is constantly searching for true love and connection. Searching for affection that is real and not coerced. This is the reason God had to send His son to die on the cross. It was the demonstration of that perfect love. And it's that love that radically transforms our lives. Series Description: Values is a term that often sig…
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Biblical Truth | 8 Hills | Rich Greene
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Today we kick off a new series called 8 Hills. In today's message we cover the first hill "Biblical Truth". Series Description Values is a term that often signifies these mushy, sentimental ideals for which we rarely contend. Around here we call our values, the Eight Hills we will die on. Because as a church, we believe that if something is worth l…
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Encouragement: From the Heroes of Faith | Part 2 | Chris Cary
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Ever wonder what it would be like to encounter a figure from scripture? We're going to take that perspective as we look at two heroes of the faith, and hear their wisdom for us. Join us live in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, or Wilton, Iowa. Or watch online each Sunday morning. Visit https://www.lifechurchnow.org for specific times. YouTube: https://www…
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Extend Grace | For Better Or Worse | Rich Greene
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Series Description Marriage is meant to be a mirror image of our relationships with God. Nothing is more clear of our relationship with God than the extreme generosity He has lavished on us sinners. Maybe generosity is the key to have a healthy marriage. Maybe generosity is what can restore a failing marriage. In this series, we will be exploring m…
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Q&A with Rich and Christi | For Better Or Worse
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Today we chat with Rich and Christi about their marriage, how they fight for connection, and answer questions you submitted. Series Description Marriage is meant to be a mirror image of our relationships with God. Nothing is more clear of our relationship with God than the extreme generosity He has lavished on us sinners. Maybe generosity is the ke…
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Intimacy requires emotional generosity | For Better Or Worse | Rich Greene
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The Bible uses the phrase, "one flesh" to describe the level of connection that occurs in a marriage. One flesh has a physical connotation but also an emotional connotation. Marriage is more than freedom to have sex, marriage invites an emotional connection that is as real as our connection to our heavenly Father. Series Description Marriage is mea…
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Generosity in our marriage | For Better Or Worse | Rich Greene
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Success in marriage is most often a result of giving oneself over to your spouse. To resist this world's propensity towards transactional love and cultivate generosity and selflessness in our relationships. Series Description Marriage is meant to be a mirror image of our relationships with God. Nothing is more clear of our relationship with God tha…
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The Parable of the Chinese Bamboo Tree | Small Things Matter | Rich Greene
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Waiting is sometimes the hardest thing to do. The Bible teaches us that if we remain faithful, WE WILL reap a harvest. Series Description We are often looking for those big moments that will launch us into our preferred future and too often, we discount the small things we do day in and day out that truly define our future. In this mini-series, we …
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The Law of Sowing and Reaping | Small Things Matter | Rich Greene
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The Bible tells us that we will always reap what we sow. So the question is, "what are you sowing?" Series Description We are often looking for those big moments that will launch us into our preferred future and too often, we discount the small things we do day in and day out that truly define our future. In this mini-series, we will explore the Ap…
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I Am The Only One Who Cares | Wayne Heffner
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Some things really matter! But it is baffling when no one else seems to think the same. "How is that possible?" you wonder. Sometimes there are other things you need to know in order to change the situation. Join us live in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, or Wilton, Iowa. Or watch online each Sunday morning. Visit https://www.lifechurchnow.org for specif…
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Encouragement: From the Heroes of Faith | Chris Cary
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Ever wonder what it would be like to encounter a figure from scripture? We're going to take that perspective as we look at two heroes of the faith, and hear their wisdom for us. Join us live in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, or Wilton, Iowa. Or watch online each Sunday morning. Visit https://www.lifechurchnow.org for specific times. YouTube: https://www…
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Part 4 | Love, Sexuality, and The Way of Jesus
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God heals and forgives those of us who are sexually broken. There is hope! Series Description : God created us, he created sex, and it started out good. So, what went wrong? Sexuality is a driving thread in our culture that seems to be on the rise. How do we respond as disciples of Jesus? In this series, we’re going to have a candid conversation ab…
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Part 3 | Love, Sexuality, and The Way of Jesus
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God has an idea and purpose for the expression of human sexuality and He cares who you sleep with. Series Description: God created us, he created sex, and it started out good. So, what went wrong? Sexuality is a driving thread in our culture that seems to be on the rise. How do we respond as disciples of Jesus? In this series, we’re going to have a…
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Part 2 | Love, Sexuality, and The Way of Jesus | Rich Greene
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Sex and sexuality has been a very difficult topic for many who have been raised in church. There's been a lot of misinformation and erroneous ideas that have been cloaked as “Biblical” views of sexuality. In this message, we will uncover some of those views and offer a more holistic God-centered view. Series Description : God created us, he created…
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Guest Speaker, Will Jones | Be
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What if everyday you encounter our "all" with a posture of being a witness This week we have Guest Speaker, Will Jones from Awaking Ministries International. Join us live in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, or Wilton, Iowa. Or watch online each Sunday morning. Visit https://www.lifechurchnow.org for specific times. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LIFEc…
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Part 1 | Love, Sexuality, and The Way of Jesus | Rich Greene
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God created us, he created sex, and it started out good. So, what went wrong? Sexuality is a driving thread in our culture that seems to be on the rise. How do we respond as disciples of Jesus? In this series, we’re going to have a candid conversation about the tension between how this world talks about sex and what God, the creator of our bodies h…
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The Holy Spirit is Supernatural | Wind and Fire | Rich Greene
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Because the Holy Spirit is often characterized as wind and fire we often feel like we cannot control it therefore we must make it understandable and comprehensible. We are often tempted to downgrade our theology when it comes to the Holy Spirit. But the Holy Spirit is SUPERNATURAL, so the invitation of scripture is to upgrade our experience instead…
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The Holy Spirit Is Powerful | Wind and Fire | Rich Greene
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In Acts 1:8 we are told that when the Holy Spirit comes He will empower us to be His witnesses on this earth. You and I are invited to not walk in our own strength but in the strength and power of the Holy Spirit. Series Description: In John 14 Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit as an Advocate and Counselor. The Holy Spirit will never leave us.…
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3 Things Motherhood Has Taught Me About Jesus | Mother’s Day | Amy Johnson
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Whether you are a parent or not, God will use the experiences of your life, like motherhood, to reveal himself to you. These are lessons like...Jesus sees you and delights in you. Jesus is painting a bigger picture, and Jesus is nothing like you. Join us live in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, or Wilton, Iowa. Or watch online each Sunday morning. Visit h…
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Marriage, What’s The Point? | Wayne Heffner
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Marriage is viewed by many as an outdated insitution. Everyone knows you don't need to be married to love someone or to have children. So, what's the point? Join us live in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, or Wilton, Iowa. Or watch online each Sunday morning. Visit https://www.lifechurchnow.org for specific times. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LIFEch…
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Emptied | Jesus Inside Out | Rich Greene
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We are challenged in scripture to humble ourselves. This is not a passive move but rather an intentional lowering of ourselves. Jesus tells us this is the only path to success. Series Description God often works from the inside out. He has great designs for our life but must change us first before he can work through us. This change is often frustr…
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Humbled | Jesus Inside Out | Rich Greene
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We are challenged in scripture to humble ourselves. This is not a passive move but rather an intentional lowering of ourselves. Jesus tells us this is the only path to success. --- Join us live in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, or Wilton, Iowa. Or watch online each Sunday morning. Visit https://www.lifechurchnow.org for specific times. YouTube: https://…
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Broken | Jesus Inside Out | Rich Greene
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We are all broken and in need of wholeness. Jesus offers a way toward wholeness that is counter-intuitive and often against our instincts. Wholeness only comes through the door marked, "broken." Series Description God often works from the inside out. He has great designs for our life but must change us first before he can work through us. This chan…
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Easter 2023 | Rich Greene
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Today we are celebrating Easter! The message is about the hope that is found in Jesus. Join us live in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, or Wilton, Iowa. Or watch online each Sunday morning. Visit https://www.lifechurchnow.org for specific times. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LIFEchurchIA New(ish) here? We'd love to connect with you! https://bit.ly/1s…
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