Life Community Church

Life Community Church
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On this page you can hear weekend messages from our Life Community Church teaching team, as well as life transforming stories. Life Community Church is a place for family, a place for relationships, and a place where those who call themselves followers of Jesus can belong. Join us in Columbia Illinois, or learn more about us by visiting us at lifeillinois.org.

  1. She Wakes | What Sits On The Throne Of Your Heart

    2d ago

    She Wakes | What Sits On The Throne Of Your Heart

    Your life is already worship-shaped. The only question is what’s doing the shaping. Join Kelly, Jodi &  Mattea as they dive into this topic! Thanks for listening!  Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

    1h 5m
  2. Keep The Water Out Of The Boat | 1 Corinthians | Week 3

    4d ago

    Keep The Water Out Of The Boat | 1 Corinthians | Week 3

    Your life can change without a dramatic moment, just a steady decision you repeat. We talk about Bible engagement and why a simple rhythm of Scripture four times a week can reshape not only what we do, but what we feel, from anger and gossip to bitterness, loneliness, and discouragement. We also share a practical path to make it doable, using the “listen, learn, live” resources tied to our 1 Corinthians study so Sunday doesn’t stay stuck on Sunday.  Then we step into the chaos of the Corinthian church: rivalry, sexual immorality treated like no big deal, and believers taking petty disputes to public courts. It’s a brutal mirror, because it shows how a church can sit in a city without realizing the city is seeping into the church. The image that sticks is the boat: the boat belongs in water, but water does not belong in the boat. When the world gets inside, instability follows.  Paul’s first move is what makes this letter so powerful for Christian living today. Before he confronts problems, he reminds believers of their position in Christ: saints, sanctified, called, and held by a faithful God. We break down positional sanctification and progressive sanctification, and we land on the question that reframes everything: what if the real issue isn’t the problem you can name, but forgetting your calling? Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review, what’s one habit that would help you stay anchored in Scripture this week? Thanks for listening!  Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

    32 min
  3. 1 Corinthians Discussion | Chapter 1 | Jamey, Kelly, Shaun & Kayce

    4d ago

    1 Corinthians Discussion | Chapter 1 | Jamey, Kelly, Shaun & Kayce

    Join Pastor Jamey, Kelly, Shaun, and Kayce as they kick off their journey through 1 Corinthians, unpacking the powerful truths, practical wisdom, and timeless encouragement found in week one of this transformative book! Thanks for listening!  Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

    41 min

  4. 4d ago

    1 Corinthians | Chapter 1 | Audio

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    5 min
  5. What If The Obstacle Is The Invitation | Michael Brueseke

    May 17

    What If The Obstacle Is The Invitation | Michael Brueseke

    Giants are real, but they are not the whole story. We open with a sharp warning from 1 Corinthians 15:33 about how “bad company corrupts good character,” then trace how your community can also shape what you see when life gets hard. The same situation can look like a dead end or a doorway depending on the voices you allow closest to you.  From there, we step into Numbers 13, where God sends twelve leaders to scout Canaan, a land He already promises to give them. They come back carrying evidence of abundance, yet ten leaders fixate on giants and fortified cities, spreading fear through the camp. Caleb and Joshua see the same facts and respond with courage, showing us the difference between an obstacle mindset and a faith mindset. If you’ve been stuck thinking “it’s too hard” or “it never works out,” this part will challenge your framework.  We also get honest about the days when you don’t feel brave at all. Jesus’ words about worry land with surprising simplicity: “Look at the birds.” It’s a practical spiritual discipline for anxious minds and tired hearts, shifting our focus off self and onto God’s steady care so faith can breathe again.  If you want Bible teaching, Christian encouragement, and practical steps for spiritual growth, press play, then share this with someone who needs a better lens. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: are you seeing giants, or are you seeing grapes? Thanks for listening!  Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

    38 min
  6. Corinthians | Week 1 | Summer Series

    May 12

    Corinthians | Week 1 | Summer Series

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    47 min
  7. She Wakes | Motherhood And Getting Pulled Over In The Rain

    May 12

    She Wakes | Motherhood And Getting Pulled Over In The Rain

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    41 min

  8. May 4

    A 15-Year Church Story Of Growth And The Next Five Years Of Faith | Sunday May 3

    “We don’t have enough” sounds responsible, but it can also be the sentence that keeps us stuck. We sit with the tension between what God calls us to do and what our spreadsheets say is possible, then we let John 6 do what it always does: expose our excuses and rebuild our faith. We share a raw look back at 15 years of Life Community Church, including seasons of growth and seasons of strain, and why God keeps forming vision in five-year steps. From “make room” to “increase,” the thread is consistent: God is not asking us to manufacture something we don’t have, he’s asking us to surrender what we do have. We also name a bold next step for the next five years: moving toward a debt-free church and raising up a generation we can send out with purpose. Then we open the feeding of the 5,000 and watch Jesus turn a massive need into a faith test for his disciples. The crowd is big, the resources feel small, and a kid’s lunch looks almost embarrassing until it lands in Jesus’ hands. That’s where the message hits home: the miracle starts with surrender, not supply, and availability is often the difference between regret and celebration. If you care about Christian leadership, church vision, generosity, stewardship, and raising the next generation of disciples, press play and lean in. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the message, then tell us: what’s your “lunch” right now? Thanks for listening!  Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

    30 min
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On this page you can hear weekend messages from our Life Community Church teaching team, as well as life transforming stories. Life Community Church is a place for family, a place for relationships, and a place where those who call themselves followers of Jesus can belong. Join us in Columbia Illinois, or learn more about us by visiting us at lifeillinois.org.

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  • Creator
    Life Community Church
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    445
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Life Community Church
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    Life Community Church

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