These messages from Lifeway Church will help you grow in your relationship with God and help you impact the lives around you for eternity.
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In a world where values often collide, Pastor Jimmy Nimon explores how Christians can prioritize Kingdom values over political ones, living as citizens of heaven while navigating earthly decisions.By Jimmy Nimon
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We are called to pursue our spiritual race with purpose, keeping our eyes on eternal rewards. In this message, Pastor Steve Sabol encourages us to secure crowns in Heaven by faithfully serving Christ and exercising self-discipline here on earth.By Steve Sabol
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While temptations come from the enemy to see us fail, God allows tests to shape our character and reveal our faith. In this message, Renee Groff reminds us that when we go through trials, we develop a deeper reliance on God, turning our hardships into powerful testimonies.By Renee Groff
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God calls us to represent Him by sharing our testimony, living transformed lives, and walking in His power. In this message, Pastor Matt Swords encourages us to step into our role as Christ's representatives, bringing His love and light to the world.By Matt Swords
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God’s grace not only saves us from our sins but also teaches and empowers us to live according to His will. In this message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon reminds us that humility and immediate obedience are key to receiving grace that transforms our lives.By Jimmy Nimon
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The process is your purpose! In this message Josiah Malinich unpacks how pursuing authentic faith is a process, but when you let God use what you experience in life you will develop persistence, discover perspective and defeat persecution.By Josiah Malinich
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Christians face challenges in pursuing authentic discipleship. In this message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon teaches from the parable of the sower, explaining how life's anxieties, desires, and the lure of wealth can hinder spiritual growth.By Jimmy Nimon
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The goal of a disciple is to become like Christ through a process of transformation. In this message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon emphasizes that Christianity is not just about forgiveness but also about maturity, purity, and actively partnering with God for personal growth.By Jimmy Nimon
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Everyone is a disciple of something. In this message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon illustrates the importance of our lives being aligned with Christ's teachings and challenges us to examine whether we are truly following Jesus or conforming to worldly ways.By Jimmy Nimon
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Why should we remember the Sabbath? In this message, Pastor Steve Sabol highlights its biblical roots and discusses how it should be observed in modern times. The Sabbath should be treated as a time for rest, worship, and reflection. It is a gift from God, meant to refresh and renew, not a burdensome obligation.…
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Most of us treat communion as a routine. In this message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon urges us not to view communion as a ritual but as an opportunity to deepen our connection with Christ by remembering His work on the cross and renewing our spiritual commitment.By Jimmy Nimon
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What is baptism? When should I be baptized? Are there requirements? In this message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon defines Biblical baptism and encourages every believer to engage with its spiritual significance. When we are baptized, we are dead to sin and alive in Christ.By Jimmy Nimon
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Achieving work-life balance is an elusive goal, as simply balancing activities isn't the solution. In this message, Pastor Lydia Nimon provides insight into what true Biblical balance entails and how to maintain the correct priorities when your plate is full.By Lydia Nimon
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There is no magic formula for bringing your faith into your work. It's simple. Treat the Word of God as if it's true, because it is. In this message, Peter Demos addresses the insecurities we often feel about sharing our faith and living for God, and offers guidance on how to overcome these challenges.…
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Does our work matter to God? We believe it does. In this message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon challenges us to live on mission in the place where we spend 33% of our lives: the workplace.By Jimmy Nimon
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When we pray, opposition occurs. Oftentimes, we are fighting against strongholds in the 'unseen' world. In this message, Pastor Jimmy provides insight on identifying these strongholds and gives instructions for targeting prayer to break them.By Jimmy Nimon
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Do you align with God's purpose for your life? In this message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon urges us to be mindful of our imagination, faith, and words so that we can see, believe, and speak in agreement with God and His plans for us.By Jimmy Nimon
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God is our father, our friend and He hears our prayers. In this message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon explains the process in which the power of prayer works. When we cultivate a lifestyle of prayer, approach God with the right paradigms, and expect that He will answer us, prayers become effective.By Jimmy Nimon
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When we pray, we begin to know God and become known by God. In this message, Aaron Patches offers practical guidance on connecting with God through prayer, leading to a life devoted to Him.By Aaron Patches
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Do you ever stop and embrace being a child of God and what it means to be loved? You should! In this weekend's message, Jeff Trupe concludes our series on identity by reminding us that God is our perfect father and that everything we do is secure through our relationship with Him.By Jeff Trupe
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Are you someone who’s dead to your old life and alive in Christ? Are you living a lifestyle of laying your priorities at his feet? Jesus is calling us to yield to a kingdom where one who goes low and serves is the greatest. In this weekend’s message, Mark Bilik talks about being crucified with Christ.…
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God blesses the church where every member is a minister. He blesses the church that is led by grace, which points us back to Him and that is led by an example of holiness and faith. In this weekend’s message, Mario Ducic talks about the characteristics of a church blessed by God.By Mario Ducic
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What does it mean to BE blessed? What does that look like to God? What does it practically mean for you? In this week’s message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon challenges common assumptions about a life that is blessed by God and how to cultivate habits that you can do to consistently experience God’s blessing on your life.…
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God’s grace is the foundation for all transformation in our lives. In this week’s message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon talks about God’s grace and how it shapes who we are becoming.By Jimmy Nimon
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We’ve all asked the question, "Who am I?" In a world where culture, media, and even our closest relationships shape our identity, it's crucial to understand how God answers this question. In this week’s message, Pastor Lydia Nimon invites us to examine our thoughts and feelings about ourselves. Are they aligned with God's truth that we are fearfull…
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When life gets tough, we need one another. In this message, Pastor Jimmy explores how we can bear one another’s burdens and help each other through some our most difficult seasons of life. Together, discover the power of community in overcoming life's trials.By Jimmy Nimon
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Are you hanging on to the right things? Are you letting go of the right things? Where have you experienced resistance in your life? In this weekend’s message, Josiah Malinich uses the life of Moses as an example of how the resistance we face in our lives helps create perseverance and growth in our lives.…
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Sometimes it takes longer than we would like for God to move or speak. But we can trust that God knows things we do not and that His ways are always better than ours, even when we can’t see it in the natural. In this week's message, Pastor Stewart Martin talks about how to wait well when it gets long and how to believe that His timing is for our ul…
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Sometimes things don’t turn out as we had hoped. This can send us into a spiritual and emotional crisis if we don’t learn how to process our grief, receive God’s comfort, and trust in His goodness. In this weekend’s message, Pastor Steve Sabol talks about how to deal with disappointment.By Steve Sabol
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Just as in human relationships, our fellowship with God can ebb and flow. It can be challenging to know if we are waiting on God of if He is waiting on us. We are encouraged to keep communicating with Him even when He feels far away. In this weekend's message, Pastor Renee Groff talks about how to press on in the dry spells until we find life in Hi…
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People’s beliefs about us, our beliefs about ourselves, and expectations put on us by ourselves and others begin to define us. It’s like we have a sign hung over us like Jesus when He was on the cross. What would they put on your sign? This weekend, Pastor Jimmy Nimon talks about the moments that define us.…
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Sound doctrine should ultimately be reflected in our daily lives. How are our relationships and our decision-making shaped by the truth we profess to believe? Ultimately, our BELIEFS and our BEHAVIOR should align, because sound doctrine produces godliness. In this weekend's message, Pastor Joanna Nimon talks about practicing what you preach.…
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It is important that Christians know how to explain and defend what they believe. How do we relate to others who disagree with us, whether believers and unbelievers? It is vital that we maintain our testimony and display the nature of Christ even when having difficult conversations with others. In this week’s message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon talks about…
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How do we practically pursue building sound doctrine into our lives? Is this attainable for “the average person”? If the Bible is helpful to make us thoroughly equipped for a life of serving God, then we should devote ourselves to its study. In this weekend’s message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon talks about how to study the Bible.…
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Sound doctrine sets a healthy, accurate foundation for our faith. This strengthens us to stand firm on what we know is true and to counter false doctrine. It gives us stability when spiritual attack comes our way. It brings unity among believers as we agree on the unchanging truth of God. In this weekend’s message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon kicks off our …
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Friendship is one of God’s finest gifts to us, but it can be challenging to forge meaningful relationships with others. In a day when independence and isolation are prevalent, how do we move from a place of loneliness to a place of genuine connection? This weekend, Sean Adams, Cheryl Adams, Jessica Witmeyer, and Pastor Renee Groff talk about how we…
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We can do more together than we can alone, but teamwork requires us to value those who have different ideas, personalities, and gifts than we do. Iron sharpens iron when we collaborate, but it is not always easy or comfortable. In this weekend’s message, Pastor Renee Groff continues our series, TOGETHER, by looking at the question, “How do we find …
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We were created to serve each other, to honor each other, and to enjoy each other. This weekend Pastor Toby Burris talks about the power of commitment and offers the challenge: “It’s starts with you.”By Toby Burris
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What does Jesus mean in Matthew 16 when He uses the Greek word “Ekklēsia” for the first time? Ekklēsia, or “church” as we know it in English, is the government of God on the earth. This week Kevin Eshleman kicks off our series, TOGETHER, by talking about the power of community within the church.By Kevin Eshleman
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Though others in the Bible surely failed, perhaps no one’s failure was quite so personal and devastating as Peter’s. This weekend Ryan Deleon shared his powerful and moving testimony and looked at the question, “How does believing in God’s love and forgiveness help us move on from our failures and walk in restoration and redemption?”…
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The book of John is written so that we might believe in Jesus and have life through Him! This week, instead of looking at a passage of Scripture written by John, Pastor Jimmy takes a look at John’s life, to see what he might have experienced while maintaining his faith with perseverance.By Jimmy Nimon
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Stories in the book of John that call us to deeper faith and trust in the Lord, to not just BELIEVE IN HIM, but to BELIEVE HIM. Those are two different things! This week Pastor Renee Groff talks about how to believe when things feel dead and we feel like there is no hope.By Renee Groff
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When a person is desperate, they have little to no hope. No one choose desperate situations, but it we all face them at some points in our lives. These moments test our faith. In the week’s message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon addresses the question, “Is there a way forward where faith or trust in God increases instead of failing?”…
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Fasting is going without something as a way to clear out distractions to wholeheartedly devote yourself to seeking God. It is a way that to align ourselves with God - a high-powered turning. As we prepare for our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting that starts on January 7th, Pastor Jimmy Nimon leads a panel where members of Lifeway share their personal …
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How can we maintain hope and confidence in God, despite unexpected circumstances? In this week’s message, Aaron Patches talks about what it looks like when things don’t go the way we expected and how we can stay in a place of hope through faith in the midst of it all.By Aaron Patches
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We all have a pretty specific version of what we think of when we think of the Christmas story. The apostle John, however, records a different version of what happened. His focus is not just on THAT Christ was born, or HOW he was born, but WHY he was born. This week, Pastor Jimmy Nimon kicks off our series, Receiving Jesus, with a message about how…
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Where are you investing your treasure? The New Testament says we should be investing in ministry that helps the poor, that reaches the lost, that equips God’s people, and in laborers that do the work and places to do the work. In this week’s message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon addresses some common mindsets that many of us have regarding where we should be…
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Money is a touchy topic. Some people think that if they are commanded to give, it robs the joy of giving. Yet, we are commanded to love, but no one complains that it robs the joy of loving. In this week’s message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon Jimmy talks about how we can store up our treasure in heaven by prioritizing tithing first, learning to manage the re…
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Money can be a helpful servant or a demanding master. In this week’s message, Desmond Frey talks about how adopting a spiritual perspective and recognizing that everything belongs to the Lord can lead us to freedom in giving and help us become a blessing to others while showing God's love.By Desmond Frey
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