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. Christmas Eve At Life Community: Found, Not Seeking

    4H AGO

    Christmas Eve At Life Community: Found, Not Seeking

    What if the best news of Christmas isn’t that you finally got it together, but that Jesus came for you before you could? We set aside the noise to read John 1 and talk honestly about the gap between our holiday expectations and the reality of frozen cinnamon rolls, missing batteries, and complicated feelings—and why that gap is exactly where grace shines. We walk through the first Christmas as it actually happened: a birth in a stable, an announcement to night-shift shepherds, and a God who moved toward ordinary people in ordinary places. From there we press on a liberating shift—Scripture doesn’t call us seekers; it calls us lost. Lost people don’t need tips. They need to be found. That’s the difference between religion and Jesus: one demands cleanup before you belong; the other changes you from the inside out. We explore belief versus acceptance with a simple chair metaphor, showing how trust moves from opinion to surrender, and how sons and daughters live from identity, not for it. You’ll hear about faith that holds when we don’t, a Savior who doesn’t shout directions from heaven but steps in, and a quiet, powerful moment where the room fills with candlelight. Darkness doesn’t leave first; light is shared. That’s how hope spreads. If you’re tired of pretending, curious about what it means to be found, or ready to trade performance for grace, this conversation will meet you where you are and invite you to take a real step toward Jesus. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help more people find the message. Where do you need light to break in today? Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

    29 min
  2. God With Us At Christmas | Christmas Stories | Week 4

    5D AGO

    God With Us At Christmas | Christmas Stories | Week 4

    We trace Isaiah’s promise of Emmanuel through Matthew’s Gospel and show how Jesus’ four names answer fear, division, and doubt during the Christmas season. Presence, not performance, sits at the center: grace given, peace established, and hope made concrete in a person. • Isaiah’s prophecy to a nation in darkness • Emmanuel as the promise of presence • Grace as a gift received not earned • Government on his shoulders as true authority • Wonderful Counselor as wisdom beyond human limits • Mighty God as power restrained and victorious • Everlasting Father as faithful, unfailing care • Prince of Peace as authority that calms and confronts • Invitation to respond in prayer and trust There’s people right over here on the floor. Maybe the person next to you, maybe you just need to say, hey, listen. I need someone to pray with me. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

    35 min
  3. Fearless Witness | Christmas Stories | Week 3

    DEC 14

    Fearless Witness | Christmas Stories | Week 3

    Have you ever felt overlooked, unworthy, or paralyzed by fear? That's exactly where the shepherds found themselves on that first Christmas night. In this powerful message, Pastor Jamey Bridges reveals how God chose society's outcasts—the smelly, unclean shepherds—to receive history's greatest announcement. Through their story, we discover how fear distorts our view of God and paralyzes our potential, but Jesus invites us to move from fear to faith. Drawing from the shepherds' immediate response to God's call, Pastor Jamey challenges us to stop delaying and start sharing what we've seen of Jesus. This timely message offers hope for anyone feeling stuck, scared, or searching for purpose—watch now to discover how God can transform your ordinary life into something extraordinary. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

    28 min
  4. She Wakes | Anna: A Testament of Faithful Waiting and Hope in Advent

    DEC 9

    She Wakes | Anna: A Testament of Faithful Waiting and Hope in Advent

    Have you ever wondered what 84 years of faithful waiting looks like? Meet Anna, a remarkable prophetess who never left the temple, dedicating herself to worship through fasting and prayer. When Mary and Joseph brought baby Jesus for consecration, Anna instantly recognized him as the long-awaited Messiah. Her response? Pure gratitude and eager evangelism, sharing the good news with all who longed for Jerusalem's redemption. This powerful story of patient faith and divine timing reminds us that God rewards those who seek Him—watch to discover how Anna's devotion can inspire your own spiritual journey today! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

    44 min
  5. Joseph | Christmas Stories | Week 2

    DEC 7

    Joseph | Christmas Stories | Week 2

    Have you ever felt overlooked or unseen? Through Joseph's untold story in the Christmas narrative, Pastor Jamey Bridges reveals how God's perspective transforms our trials into triumph. Drawing from Matthew 1, we discover that Joseph—though quietly faithful—was handpicked by God to raise Jesus. His journey from heartbreak to holy purpose demonstrates that sometimes our greatest confusion becomes our greatest calling. Whether facing disappointment, uncertainty, or storms, this message reminds us that God sees the bigger picture and invites us to trust His perspective over our own. Don't miss this powerful reminder that your unseen faithfulness matters more than you know. Watch now to find fresh hope and purpose in your own story! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

    39 min
  6. Overcoming Shame | Christmas Stories | Week 1

    NOV 30

    Overcoming Shame | Christmas Stories | Week 1

    Have you ever felt trapped by shame, unable to move forward in your faith journey? In this powerful message, Pastor Jamey Bridges unpacks Mary's extraordinary story to reveal how God transforms lives through surrender and trust. Through vivid biblical insights and personal anecdotes, Pastor Jamey shows how guilt and shame distort our view of God, while His grace offers complete restoration. This timely message speaks to anyone carrying hidden burdens, offering hope through the Father who runs to meet us, absorbs our shame, and celebrates our homecoming. Watch now to discover how to break free from what's holding you back and embrace the freedom Christ offers. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

    46 min

  7. NOV 30

    Shane Dabbs | Shame Transformed: A Journey of Hope

    Have you ever felt trapped by the weight of your past? In a powerful testimony of God's transformative grace, Shane Dabbs vulnerably shares his journey from shame to freedom after a devastating choice in his youth. Through raw honesty about his struggles with guilt and recurring nightmares, Shane reveals how God's word "enough" finally broke through decades of torment, showing that true forgiveness comes not through penance but through Christ's complete redemption. This deeply moving message offers hope to anyone carrying heavy burdens, demonstrating how God can use our darkest moments to bring light to others. Don't miss this inspiring story of how transparency and obedience can lead to profound healing and purpose. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.

    43 min
  8. She Wakes | Busting Myths About The Christmas Story

    NOV 25

    She Wakes | Busting Myths About The Christmas Story

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    1h 3m
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5
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25 Ratings

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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    392
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Life Community Church
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    Life Community Church

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