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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Jesus Alone Is Our Source Of Happiness | This Is Jesus | Rich Greene
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We live in a world that is in pursuit of happiness. This is a very natural human emotion and yet we seek it in all the wrong places. Jesus has come to once and for all satisfy our longing for happiness. His response to what makes us happy: NO THING! Series Description Who is Jesus? There are many names and titles that he bears; Son of God, Messiah,…
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Growing People Change | This Is Jesus | Rich Greene
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When we encounter Jesus there is an expectation that we will change for the good. Jesus has come to restore what was broken and to redeem what was lost. Series Description Who is Jesus? There are many names and titles that he bears; Son of God, Messiah, Savior, Prince of Peace and so many more. These names and titles describe His essence and give u…
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Join us for an inspiring message as we dive into Week 10 of our “This Is Jesus” series. This week’s sermon, delivered across all our campuses in Coralville, Wilton, and Cedar Rapids, explores the profound and transformational questions that Jesus asked his disciples, focusing on Peter’s journey of faith. Series Description Who is Jesus? There are m…
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Jesus, Servant Of All | This Is Jesus | Rich Greene
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Showing mercy, like God's mercy to us, is key. We are forgiven by God, so we should forgive others. The Bible teaches us to extend mercy to everyone, including those who disappoint us or haven't found faith, and even to practice self-compassion. Series Description Who is Jesus? There are many names and titles that he bears; Son of God, Messiah, Sav…
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Not A Wimpy Promise | This is Jesus | Wayne Heffner
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In our present day of “culturalized” Christianity it's easy for us to become numb to the weight of Jesus' sacrificial death. Understanding events associated with the Last Supper can foster a new depth of devotion to Jesus. Series Description Who is Jesus? There are many names and titles that he bears; Son of God, Messiah, Savior, Prince of Peace an…
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King of Mercy | This Is Jesus | Chris Cary
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Showing mercy, like God's mercy to us, is key. We are forgiven by God, so we should forgive others. The Bible teaches us to extend mercy to everyone, including those who disappoint us or haven't found faith, and even to practice self-compassion. Series Description Who is Jesus? There are many names and titles that he bears; Son of God, Messiah, Sav…
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Jesus, The Master Teacher | This Is Jesus | Rich Greene
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Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus masterfully connecting with people and talking about heaven in ways that were very accesible to the everyday person. Jesus taught with authority and His teachings were transformative. The question is, "Do his teachings have authority in your life?" Series Description Who is Jesus? There are many names and titles…
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Beauty in the Struggle | This is Jesus | Amy Johnson
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Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30. Struggle is part of the Christian life, whether it is a struggle to understand what God is doing, or a struggle with things happening around us, over which we have no control. Jesus is with us in these struggles and using them to teach us, grow us, and bring ultimate good. Series Description Who is Jesus? There are m…
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A Test of Trust | This is Jesus | Rich Greene
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Jesus talks a lot about money in the Gospels and almost without exception, each time he talks about it he does so in the form of a test. For Jesus, money and our possessions are simply a test of trust. Series Description Who is Jesus? There are many names and titles that he bears; Son of God, Messiah, Savior, Prince of Peace and so many more. These…
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It's all about Jesus | This is Jesus | Jairus Beckett
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In the Pursuit of God, A. W. Tozer writes “Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard to which each one must individually bow.” How would our relationships, our families, and our workplace look…
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The heart of Jesus celebrates the lost being found | This is Jesus | Rich Greene
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Join us for a message that dives into the core of Jesus’ teachings and his heart for the lost. Through powerful parables like the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son, we uncover the depth of Jesus’ love and his mission to seek and save the lost. Connect With Us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? F…
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In this message, Amy Johnson takes us on a journey through the Bible, exploring how God uses the most ordinary and messy aspects of life—dirt—to create, protect, forgive, and heal. From the creation of Adam to the burial of Moses, from Jesus forgiving the adulterous woman to healing the blind man, discover how God’s willingness to get His hands dir…
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You have a destiny | Which Way | Rich Greene
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In this message, we wrap up our "Which Way" series by exploring how to understand and trust in God's will for our lives. Through personal stories, biblical teachings, and the life of Joseph, we learn that God's guidance often comes like a flashlight—illuminating just a few steps ahead. Whether you're seeking direction, facing struggles, or looking …
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Release the past to heal the present | Which Way | Rich Greene
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Pastor Rich delves into the story of Joseph, exploring themes of forgiveness and deliverance. 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 understandin…
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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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Connect with us Need prayer, want to sign up for baptism or surrender your life to Christ? Follow this link : https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchiaBy LIFEchurch IA
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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/lifechurchiaBy LIFEchurch IA
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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/lifechurchiaBy 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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