Posts with the category “digging-deeper”

God’s Passion Our Purpose | The Lost | Week 3
September 24th, 2023
God’s Passion Our Purpose | The Lost | Week 3Pastor Dusty BraunLuke 15:1-24 NIVThe God who sees the lost as priceless invites us to treat them that way. The God who relentlessly pursues invites us to ...  Read More
by LifeChurch NV
God’s Passion Our Purpose | The Least | Week 2
September 17th, 2023
God’s Passion Our Purpose | The Least | Week 2Pastor Dave PretloveMatthew 25:31-46Jesus makes the most about the least because it’s an issue of God’s heart and image.Psalm 146:6-9, 68:4-6Jesus makes t...  Read More
by LifeChurch
God’s Passion Our Purpose | The Little | Week 1
September 10th, 2023
God’s Passion Our Purpose | The Little | Week 1Pastor Dave PretloveKids are an incredibly high priority to God.Mark 10:13-14Childhood presents a unique spiritual opportunity. Mark 10:14-16Children oft...  Read More
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Immeasurably More In Our Work | Immeasurably More | Week 5
September 3rd, 2023
Would you like to receive Immeasurably More devotionals via text or email? Let us know here!Immeasurably More In Our Work | Immeasurably More | Week 5Pastor Jericho ToiloloEphesians 3:201 Thessalonian...  Read More
by Micaiah Patterson
Immeasurably More In Our Friendships | Immeasurably More | Week 4
August 27th, 2023
Would you like to receive Immeasurably More devotionals via text or email? Let us know here!Immeasurably More In Our Friendships | Immeasurably More | Week 4Pastor Dave PretloveWe desperately need imm...  Read More
by LifeChurch
Immeasurably More In Our Church | Immeasurably More | Week 3
August 20th, 2023
Immeasurably More In Our Church | Immeasurably More | Week 3Pastor Dave PretloveEphesians 3:20There is always room for immeasurably more impact. Acts 5:14, 2:41,47, 4:4Immeasurably more is often built...  Read More
by LifeChurch
Immeasurably More For Your Family | Immeasurably More | Week 2
August 13th, 2023
Immeasurably More For Your Family | Immeasurably More | Week 2Pastor Dave Pretlove‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬ There are greater purposes for your family than you realize.The primary purpose of your marriage...  Read More
by LifeChurch Reno
Expectation Deficit Disorder | Immeasurably More | Week 1
August 6th, 2023
Expectation Deficit Disorder | Immeasurably More | Week 1Pastor Dave PretloveEphesians 3:14-21Our expectations of God’s activity in our lives are usually way too small. Ephesians 3:20The biggest cause...  Read More
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What Can Anyone Give In Exchange For Their Soul? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 11
July 30th, 2023
What Can Anyone Give In Exchange For Their Soul? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 11Pastor Dusty BraunMatthew 16:13-27 NIVBeing my true self allows me to have an eternal focus.Matthew 4:8-10Being my tru...  Read More
by Micaiah Patterson
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What If I Want John To Live Forever? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 10
July 23rd, 2023
What If I Want John To Live Forever? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 10Pastor Dave PretloveJohn 21:22, 15-23As followers of Jesus, we must avoid the comparison trapAs followers of Jesus, in the biggest...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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How Many Loaves Do You Have? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 9
July 16th, 2023
How Many Loaves Do You Have? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 9Pastor Greg CarrJohn 6:1-6God always has the answer before the question is ever asked. John 6:7-9What we bring and what we have to offer is...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Who Touched Me? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 8
July 9th, 2023
Who Touched Me? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 8Pastor Jericho ToiloloMark 5:24-34; Leviticus 15:25-30There is a significant difference between being around Jesus and placing our faith in Jesus.Mark 5...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Sabbath Keepers | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 7
July 2nd, 2023
Sabbath Keepers | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 7 Pastor Tom ChismLuke 6:9 NIV1. God determines what is lawful.Luke 6:6-112. Sabbath was God’s idea to keep man connected.Genesis 2:1-33. God created Sab...  Read More
by Micaiah Patterson
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Why Are You So Afraid? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 6
June 25th, 2023
Why Are You So Afraid? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 6Pastor Dave PretloveMark 4:35-41We are so afraid because life is unpredictable and uncontrollable.Matthew 8:23We are so afraid because we think G...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Do You Believe I Am Able To Do This? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 5
June 18th, 2023
Do You Believe I Am Able To Do This? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 5Pastor Dave PretloveMatthew 9:27-317 Marks of a Healthy FaithHealthy faith is inspired by what God has already done.Matthew 9:18-26...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Do You Want To Be Made Well? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 4
June 11th, 2023
Do You Want To Be Made Well? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 4Pastor Dave PretloveIt is a gracious question.John 5:1-6, Romans 3:10-11Jesus seeks him out first – that is how it always works It is an un...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Why Are You Asleep? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 3
June 4th, 2023
Why Are You Asleep? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 3Pastor Jericho ToiloloLuke 22:45-46 NIV1. A lack of self-awareness keeps us spiritually asleep.Mark 14:40 ESV2. A lack of authenticity keeps us spir...  Read More
by Micaiah Patterson
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How Can We Be Made Salty Again? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 2
May 28th, 2023
How Can We Be Made Salty Again? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 2Pastor Brett LongMatthew 5:13-16 ESV“We lose track of our impact when we take our eyes off God.”Our purpose is so much greater than we k...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Can Worry Increase Your Life? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 1
May 21st, 2023
Can Worry Increase Your Life? | Questions Jesus Asked | Week 1Pastor Dave PretloveMatthew 6:25-34Why are we the most worried and anxious people who have ever lived? Because …We are making temporary th...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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God Loves It | Week of May 14th
May 14th, 2023
God Loves ItPastor Tom ChismJohn 3:16-17God loves this world.John 1:12We will never disappear but receive life from eternity’s storehouse.John 1:4-5, 12-13Now that we believe, our purposes and assets ...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Emotions, Impossible Questions, and Doubts | Reasonable Doubt | Week 4
May 7th, 2023
Emotions, Impossible Questions, and Doubts | Reasonable Doubt | Week 4Pastor Dave PretloveWrestling with these questions is normal.Wrestling with these questions is biblical.Job 19:7; Habakkuk 1:1; Ps...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Sometimes I Doubt Because of Christian Hypocrites | Reasonable Doubt | Week 3
April 30th, 2023
Sometimes I Doubt Because of Christian Hypocrites | Reasonable Doubt | Week 3Pastor Dave PretloveWhy do so many Christians seem like hypocrites?Because a lot done in “the name of Jesus” has nothing to...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Can Science and Christianity Coexist? | Reasonable Doubt | Week 2
April 23rd, 2023
Can Science and Christianity Coexist? | Reasonable Doubt | Week 2Pastor Greg CarrCan science and Christianity coexist? More specifically, can God, Jesus, and the Bible be reconciled with modern-day sc...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Mercy For Those Who Doubt | Reasonable Doubt | Week One
April 16th, 2023
Mercy For Those Who Doubt | Reasonable Doubt | Week OnePastor Dave PretloveDisciples of Jesus have wrestled with doubts from the beginning. Luke 7:18-23Matthew 28:16-17The church should be the safest ...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Why Did Jesus Die and Rise Again? | Why Did Jesus Die? | Week 4
April 9th, 2023
Why Did Jesus Die and Rise Again? | Why Did Jesus Die? | Week 4Pastor Dave PretloveJesus died and rose again to take us back to Eden.1. The story of Easter is the story of a new creation.Mark 1:1,10-1...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Jesus Died To Take Our Place | Why Did Jesus Die? | Week 3
April 2nd, 2023
Jesus Died To Take Our Place | Why Did Jesus Die? | Week 3Pastor Dave PretloveHe is our promised substitute.Luke 24:25-271 Corinthians 15:3Isaiah 53He is our perfect substitute.  John‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬, 12‬-‭...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Jesus Died To Set Us Free | Why Did Jesus Die? | Week 2
March 26th, 2023
Our Spring session for LifeGroup starts the week of Easter, April 9th! Browse through our groups here to find a group for you! Need help finding a group? Reach out to groups@lifechurchreno.com! Jesus ...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Jesus Shows Us What Real Love Is | Why Did Jesus Die? | Week 1
March 19th, 2023
Jesus Shows Us What Real Love Is | Why Did Jesus Die? | Week 1Pastor Dave PretloveJesus died to reveal the Father’s love.Romans 5:6-81 John 4:9-10Because Jesus Died, I never have to doubt that I am gr...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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The Kingdom: This Is What You Want | Week of March 12th
March 12th, 2023
The Kingdom: This Is What You WantPastor Tom ChismMatthew 13:45-46Giving first priority to God’s Kingdom is the means by which Jesus becomes King in our lives.The Kingdom is Jesus’ dynamic reign chara...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Making Love Last | Song of Solomon | Week 5
March 5th, 2023
Making Love Last | Song of Solomon | Week 5Pastor Dave PretloveSong of Solomon 7-8Grow in your knowledge of your mate.Song of Solomon 7:1-7 Keep the romance fresh.Song of Solomon 7:8-8:3Consider your ...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Fighting Fair | Song of Solomon | Week 4
February 26th, 2023
Fighting Fair | Song of Solomon | Week 4Pastor Dave and Clare PretloveHow to handle conflict in marriage:Expect it!Song of Solomon 5:1-6Identify the land mines – the sources and seasons of conflict.So...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Sexual Intimacy | Song of Solomon | Week 3
February 19th, 2023
Sexual Intimacy | Song of Solomon | Week 3Pastor Dusty BraunSex should be more than “just sex”.Genesis 4:1Psalm 139:23Sex should start far before the bedroom.Song of Solomon 4:1-4; 9-11Sex should be s...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Dating | Song of Solomon | Week of Sunday, February 12th
February 12th, 2023
Dating | Song of Solomon | Week 2Pastor Dave PretloveSong of Solomon 1:9-2:156 Marks of a Healthy Dating Relationship:Kind and uplifting words and thoughtsSong of Solomon 1:9-15You bring out the best ...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Laws of Attraction | Song of Solomon | Week 1
February 5th, 2023
Laws of Attraction | Song of Solomon | Week 1Pastor Dave PretloveSong of Solomon 1:1-71. Physical attraction matters. Song of Solomon 1:1-3Proverbs 5:18-192. Physical attraction alone is not enough. S...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Hungry To Make A Difference | Hungry | Week 3
January 29th, 2023
Hungry To Make A Difference | Hungry | Week 3Pastor Dave Pretlove2 Corinthians 5:14-6:3When I am compelled by Christ’s love:My selfishness decrease 2 Corinthians 5:14-15I see people through God’s lens...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Hungry To Love And Be Loved | Hungry | Week 2
January 22nd, 2023
Hungry To Love And Be Loved | Hungry | Week 2Pastor Dave Pretlove; Brett and Lydia LongWhy are we lonelier than ever? 1. We have lost sight of God's design. Genesis 1:26-27, 2:18; Acts 1:8; Hebrews 10...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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How Is My Appetite? | Hungry | Week 1
January 15th, 2023
How Is My Appetite? | Hungry | Week 1Pastor Dave Pretlove1. Am I truly hungry to experience and know God more?Matthew 5:6 NIV and MSGPsalm 42:1-22. What is suppressing my spiritual appetite?Matthew 5:...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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When You Feel Like You Need A Comeback | Week of January 8th
January 8th, 2023
When You Feel Like You Need A ComebackPastor Dave Pretlove1. Realize you are not alone.2. Remember that God is the God of the comeback.                                           He loves to redeem, re...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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Don’t Waste Your Year | Week of January 1st
January 1st, 2023
Don’t Waste Your YearPastor Jericho ToiloloEphesians 5:15-171. Live like your time is running outEphesians 5:15Psalm 39:4James 4:14-152. Leverage your timeEphesians 5:163. Learn God’s willEphesians 5:...  Read More
by Lydia Long
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I Wish For The Greatest Gift Of All | My Grown Up Christmas Wish | Week 4
December 24th, 2022
I Wish For The Greatest Gift Of All | My Grown Up Christmas Wish | Week 4Pastor Dave Pretlove, Lead PastorJohn 3:16 NIVWhat makes a gift great?1. Who is it from? -- "For God"2. Why did they give it? -...  Read More
by Lydia Long