Posts with the category “digging-deeper”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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