Lifehouse Messages

Jesus has already made a way, but it can be easy to fall back into right back into old holes of bitterness. Ps. Monty shares from the life of Joseph about how we can move past the pain of being wronged. Instead of living as a prisoner to your past, you can start walking in the victory that’s already yours.------------------------------SET FREE TO STAY FREEGalatians 5:1 NLTSo Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.Genesis 42:6-9 NIVNow Joseph was the governor of the land, the person who sold grain to all its people. So when Joseph’s brothers arrived, they bowed down to him with their faces to the ground. (7) As soon as Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he pretended to be a stranger and spoke harshly to them. “Where do you come from?” he asked. “From the land of Canaan,” they replied, “to buy food.”(8) Although Joseph recognized his brothers, they did not recognize him. (9) Then he remembered his dreams about them and said to them, “You are spies! You have come to see where our land is unprotected.”Genesis 43:30-31 NIVDeeply moved at the sight of his brother, Joseph hurried out and looked for a place to weep. He went into his private room and wept there. (31) After he had washed his face, he came out and, controlling himself, said, “Serve the food.”Genesis 45:1-5 NIVThen Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Have everyone leave my presence!” So there was no one with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. (2) And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household heard about it. (3) Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. (4) Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.” When they had done so, he said, “I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt! (5) And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you.FREEDOM STARTS WITH JESUS John 8:31-32 NLTJesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. (32) And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”WE ARE IN FREEDOM John 8:34-36 NLTJesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin. (35) A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. (36) So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.CHOOSE FREEDOM Genesis 50:20 NLTYou intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.OFFENCE IS A FOCUS ON THE WRONG OTHERS HAVE DONE TO YOUFORGIVENESS IS A FOCUS ON THE GOOD JESUS HAS DONE FOR YOURomans 8:28 NLTAnd we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.--------------------------Connect Group Questions:Jesus set us free. What does "being free" mean to you in your daily life?Joseph’s brothers hurt him, but he chose to forgive. Is there someone you need to forgive?Forgiveness is focusing on what Jesus did for us instead of what others did to us. How does Jesus help you let go of anger?Joseph said God used his pain for a good purpose. Do you believe God can turn your current struggle into something good?"The truth will set you free." What is one truth that Jesus speaks, that sets you free?--------------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

Before God brings a solution to our problems or a cure for our pain, He offers us the gift of Himself. This week, Ps. Masashi explores how we can find true freedom by shifting our focus away from our past hurts and toward the person of Jesus, and how looking to the Healer brings lasting peace into your heart.==================================BE FREE FROM THE PASTAND EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF RELATIONSHIPSIsaiah 61:4a NLTTo all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair.THE BLEEDING WOMAN STORYMark 5:25-26 NLTA woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding. (26) She had suffered a great deal from many doctors, and over the years she had spent everything she had to pay them, but she had gotten no better. In fact, she had gotten worse.FAITH STARTS FROM HEARINGMark 5:27-28 NLTShe had heard about Jesus, so she came up behind him through the crowd and touched his robe. (28) For she thought to herself, “If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed.”Romans 10:17 NLTSo faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.SEEK JESUS BOLDLYMark 5:27-28 NLTShe had heard about Jesus, so she came up behind him through the crowd and touched his robe. (28) For she thought to herself, “If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed.”Matthew 7:7-11“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. (8) For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. (9) “You parents—if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead? (10) Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of course not! (11) So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.FULLY HEALED BY THE HEALER, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTMark 5:29-30, 33- 34 NLTImmediately the bleeding stopped, and she could feel in her body that she had been healed of her terrible condition. (30) Jesus realized at once that healing power had gone out from him, so he turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my robe?”...(33) Then the frightened woman, trembling at the realization of what had happened to her, came and fell to her knees in front of him and told him what she had done. (34) And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.”Matthew 8:17 NLTThis fulfilled the word of the Lord through the prophet Isaiah, who said, “He took our sicknesses and removed our diseases.APPLICATIONBUILD A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS / TRY READING THE GOSPELS AND THE LETTERSDON’T FOCUS TOO MUCH ON HEALING ITSELF—FOCUS ON JESUS THE HEALERFREEDOM COURSE / STRENGTHS COURSE==================================Connect Group QuestionsWhat is one thing from your past that you need to trust God with right now?What is one thing you want to boldly ask Jesus for right now?How can we focus more on Jesus’s power in our problems?What is one past struggle or "heavy heart" you want to give to God today?==================================Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

Whether you come from a perfect background or a broken one, God specializes in fresh starts. This week, Ps. Richard shares how the power of Jesus can reset your family legacy and bring joy into the home life, even in moments of chaos.=========================================JOY IN OUR FAMILYNehemiah 8:10b NIVDo not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.2 Corinthians 5:17 NLTThis means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!Luke 2:41-42 NLTEvery year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual.GREAT FAMILIES ARE BUILT ON GODLY HABITSLuke 2:43-46 NLTAfter the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn't miss him at first, (44) because they assumed he was among the other travelers. But when he didn't show up that evening, they started looking for him among their relatives and friends. (45) When they couldn't find him, they went back to Jerusalem to search for him there. (46) Three days later they finally discovered him in the Temple, sitting among the religious teachers, listening to them and asking questions.GREAT FAMILIES ARE BUILT ON GOD’S WORDMatthew 7:24–25 NLTAnyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock.Luke 2:48-49 NLTHis parents didn't know what to think. "Son," his mother said to him, "why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been frantic, searching for you everywhere." (49) "But why did you need to search?" he asked. "Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"GREAT FAMILIES ARE BUILT IN GOD’S HOUSELuke 2:51-52 NLTThen he returned to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. And his mother stored all these things in her heart. (52) Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.Psalm 92:13 NIVPlanted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God.=========================================Connect Group Questions:How does God give your family strength when things are hard?What is one Godly habit you want to do more as a family?How can we build our families on God’s Word?How can we show more love and truth to each other at home?What is one thing our family can pray for together right now?=========================================Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

Do you have a positive vision for marriage? Whether you are single or married, God wants to give you a fresh perspective on what a healthy, joyful relationship looks like. This week, learn why shifting your vision from worldly ideas to God's promises can transform your future.---------------------------GOD’S WAY OF MARRIAGE IS AWESOME! Matthew 19:4-6 NLT“Haven’t you read the Scriptures?” Jesus replied. “They record that from the beginning ‘God made them male and female.’” (5) And he said, “‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.’ (6) Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.”GET A VISIONGenesis 2:18 NIVThe Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”Genesis 2:21-23 NLT(21) So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man’s ribs and then closed up the place with flesh. (22) Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. (23) The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.”Ecclesiastes 4:10-12 NLTIf one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. (11) Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? (12) A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.WE NEED GOD'S LOVE TO HAVE A GREAT MARRIAGEJohn 15:4 NIVRemain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.1 Corinthians 13:4-8a NIVLove is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. (5) It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. (6) Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. (7) It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. (8) Love never fails.1 Peter 4:8 NIVAbove all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.THE GOAL IS NOT JUST TO GET MARRIEDEcclesiastes 4:9 NLTTwo people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.YOUR MARRIAGE WILL BE BLESSED AND A BLESSING TO OTHERSMatthew 5:14-16 NIV“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. (15) Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. (16) In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.CONNECT GROUP QUESTIONS:Why do you think God said it is "not good for man to be alone" (Genesis 2:18)?Why is "remaining in the vine" (John 15:4) essential for a relationship to be fruitful?How can a healthy marriage serve as a "light to the world" around us?Why is it easier to "conquer" challenges when you stand back-to-back with a partner?Beyond bringing us joy, what is the bigger purpose of a God-centered marriage?---------------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

We aren't just getting married to be roommates, we are meant to have a deep, passionate connection! This week, Ps. Monty unpacks the Song of Solomon to show us how to express our love and stay intentional in our relationships. Learn why your words matter and how bringing your secrets into God's light can transform your heart and your home.---------------------------SEX = JOY OF THE LORD BUILT INTO MARRIAGEGenesis 2:24-25 NLTThis explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one. (25) Now the man and his wife were both naked, but they felt no shame.SEX IS GOD'S IDEA, HIS DESIGN, HIS GIFTPASSIONATESong of Solomon 1:2 NLTKiss me and kiss me again, for your love is sweeter than wine.Song of Solomon 1:15-16 NLTHow beautiful you are, my darling, how beautiful! Your eyes are like doves. (16) You are so handsome, my love, pleasing beyond words!COMMUNICATIONSong of Solomon 4:1-2a NLTYou are beautiful, my darling, beautiful beyond words. Your eyes are like doves behind your veil. Your hair falls in waves, like a flock of goats winding down the slopes of Gilead. (2) Your teeth are as white as sheep…INTIMACY IS COMMUNICATION Song of Solomon 5:14-16a NLTHis arms are like rounded bars of gold, set with beryl.His body is like bright ivory, glowing with lapis lazuli. (15) His legs are like marble pillars set in sockets of finest gold. His posture is stately, like the noble cedars of Lebanon. (16) His mouth is sweetness itself; he is desirable in every way.Song of Solomon 2:16a NLTMy lover is mine, and I am his.INTENTIONALITYHebrews 13:4 NIVMarriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.Proverbs 5:18-19 NIVMay your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth. (19) A loving doe, a graceful deer— may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be intoxicated with her love.KEEP YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD STRONG (JOURNALING) FORGIVEBE INTENTIONALSong of Solomon 2:15 NLTCatch all the foxes, those little foxes, before they ruin the vineyard of love, for the grapevines are blossoming!YOU ARE ONLY AS SICK AS YOUR SECRETS1 Corinthians 6:11 NLTSome of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.HONESTY LEADS TO HEALINGWANNA MEET THE ONE? THEN BECOME THE ONECONNECT GROUP QUESTIONS:How does knowing sex is God’s gift change your perspective of it?Why are words of praise vital for intimacy?What are some bad habits that hurt relationships?How can honesty lead to healing in a marriage or friendship?What is one way you can "become the one" before finding the one?How do we keep the "marriage bed pure" and honored in today's world?---------------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

God cares about your relationships! In this week’s message, Ps Richard shares how Jesus’ very first miracle was a relational one, turning water into wine at a wedding. Discover how you can invite Jesus into your marriage, family, and friendships, because His supernatural touch can turn any situation into a celebration!-------------------------THE JOY OF RELATIONSHIPSMatthew 22:37-39 NLTJesus replied, "'You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' (38) This is the first and greatest commandment. (39) A second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'”RELATIONSHIPS ARE ONE OF LIFE’S GREATEST JOYSJohn 2:1-5 NLTThe next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, (2) and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. (3) The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus' mother told him, "They have no more wine." (4) "Dear woman, that's not our problem," Jesus replied. "My time has not yet come." (5) But his mother told the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."RELATIONSHIPS TAKE WORK (BUT IT’S WORTH IT)John 2:6-8 NLTStanding nearby were six stone water jars, used for Jewish ceremonial washing. Each could hold twenty to thirty gallons. (7) Jesus told the servants, "Fill the jars with water." When the jars had been filled, (8) he said, "Now dip some out, and take it to the master of ceremonies." So the servants followed his instructions.RELATIONSHIPS NEED A SUPERNATURAL TOUCHJohn 2:9-10 NLTWhen the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants knew), he called the bridegroom over. (10) "A host always serves the best wine first," he said. "Then, when everyone has had a lot to drink, he brings out the less expensive wine. But you have kept the best until now!"Nehemiah 8:10b NIVDo not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.2 Timothy 1:7 NLTFor God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.John 2:11 NLTThis miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was the first time Jesus revealed his glory. And his disciples believed in him.-------------------------CONNECT GROUP QUESTIONS:How can we show honor to our family and friends like Ruth did?What are some small ways to serve others in your current situation?Have you ever felt God put you in the right place at the right time?Which habit (prayer, journaling, or a clean heart) do you want to work on?How can we better prioritize loving God and others as Jesus commanded?How does the joy of the Lord give you strength when things get difficult?-------------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

Joy isn't just for the good times—it's what gets us through the hard times, too. Pastor Rod explains how Jesus endured the greatest pain of the cross by looking toward the "joy set before Him.” Join us and learn how you can find joy and peace even in the midst of a difficult situation.----------------------THE JOY OF JESUSNehemiah 8:10b NIVDo not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.JOY IN YOUR PRESENCE Psalm 16:11 NIVYou make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.Overflowing, relational, ongoing joy found with Jesus."A God-shaped hole…" - Blaise PascalPART 1: THE JOY OF JESUS WHEN BELIEVERS JOIN THE MISSION - PEOPLE ARE SET FREELuke 10:17-21 NIVThe seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” (18) He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. (19) I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. (20) However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” (21) At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.”Luke 19:10 NIVFor the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.PART 2: THE JOY OF JESUS THROUGH THE CROSS - PEOPLE ARE FORGIVEN AND GOING TO HEAVENHebrews 12:2 NIVFixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.1 John 3:8b NIVThe reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.----------------------CONNECT GROUP QUESTIONS:How does God’s joy give you strength?What is your favorite way to spend time with God?How does it feel to know you are Jesus’ joy?Who is one person you are praying will find Jesus?----------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

Do you ever feel like what you have isn't enough to make a difference? In the story of the feeding of the 5,000, a young boy’s small lunch seemed insignificant against the needs of a huge crowd. In this week's message, Ps Masashi teaches us that when we place our "little" into God's hands, He can multiply it into something miraculous.----------------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

Happiness goes up and down depending on the situation, but true joy is a constant stream of peace. In this Vision Sunday message, Ps Rod explains how to get God's joy in your heart and develop a strength that doesn't fade when life gets hard. Discover the "Joy Builders" that will help you stay strong this year!---------------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

Do you have the same New Year's resolution as last year? You aren't alone. Most of us struggle to stick to our goals because we rely on willpower instead of transformation. In this week's message, Ps Monty explains why we cannot change our habits until we change our thinking. Discover how to stop the cycle of failure and start a winning year by renewing your mind with God.------------------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

Do you find yourself feeling empty or frustrated even after reaching your goals? Ambition is great, but there's something bigger that gives your life true fulfillment and purpose: a godly vision. This vision isn't just for a select few; it's an adventure available to everyone who follows Jesus. Discover two keys to receiving God's vision for your life in this powerful message.---------------------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

How you end this year determines how you start the next one. Join us as Pastor Monty shares 3 powerful truths about praise and how it can help you finish the year strong.————————————————————Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

Christmas is filled with lights and gifts, but true warmth comes from knowing God is close. In this message, Pastor Rod shares how the Christmas story—from the manger to the shepherds—reveals a God who is powerful yet incredibly "cozy" and personal. Discover how you can experience God's comfort and closeness this holiday season.-----------------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

Does God feel far away? The message of Christmas is "Immanuel," which literally means God is with us. Join us as Pastor Monty shares why Jesus was born and how we can experience His wonderful presence in our lives. This Christmas, receive the ultimate gift of a relationship with a God who loves you.---------------------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

When you make a mistake, do you expect punishment? This week, Ps Richard explains that God isn't a distant, angry judge waiting for you to mess up. He’s a Father who runs to hug you the moment you turn toward Him. Discover the difference between religion and a relationship with God who loves you.------------------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

Many people think a happy life is all about receiving—money, success, or relationships. But the Bible suggests that the key to a joyful life is found in sharing! Drawing from the story of the woman and the lost coin, Pastor Felix explains how we can find joy in being found by God and sharing His good news with others.————————————————————Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

God has called us to "go and tell the good news," but what does that look like in our daily lives? In this message, you’ll learn practical ways to become a "shepherd" in your school, workplace, or neighborhood.---------------------------------------SHARE GOOD NEWS: KNOW GOD’S HEART TOWARD PEOPLEMark 16:15 ERVHe said to them, “Go everywhere in the world. Tell the Good News to everyone.”Luke 15:3-7 ERVThen Jesus told them this story: (4) “Suppose one of you has 100 sheep, but one of them gets lost. What will you do? You will leave the other 99 sheep there in the field and go out and look for the lost sheep. You will continue to search for it until you find it. (5) And when you find it, you will be very happy. You will carry it (6) home, go to your friends and neighbors and say to them, ‘Be happy with me because I found my lost sheep!’ (7) In the same way, I tell you, heaven is a happy place when one sinner decides to change. There is more joy for that one sinner than for 99 good people who don’t need to change.THE HEART OF A SHEPHERDSINNER = ALL PEOPLE THERE IS JOY1 Timothy 2:4 ERVGod wants everyone to be saved and to fully understand the truth.“WHEN GOOD NEWS IS SHARED, SOME PEOPLE WON’T BELIEVE, BUT SOME WILL.”~ PS DARRYN SCHESKESHARING GOOD NEWS IS NOT A ONE-TIME EVENT — IT’S A LIFESTYLE.YOU ARE CALLED TO BE A SHEPHERD WHERE YOU AREJohn 15:16 NLT You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit.SERVING PEOPLE IS THE BEGINNING OF SHARING GOOD NEWSPRAY FOR THE RIGHT TIME AND OPPORTUNITYColossians 4:3a ERVAlso pray for us. Pray that God will give us an opportunity to tell people his message... ---------------------------------------CONNECT GROUP QUESTIONS:Why share Good News with everyone?What can we learn from the lost sheep story?How can you be a shepherd where you are?Why is there joy when someone finds God?How does serving others help share Good News?---------------------------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

Do you ever feel unqualified or unready to step into your calling? This week, Ps Richard reminds us that God's command is to be strong and courageous. He shares 3 practical keys to move past fear and step into the courageous leadership God is calling you to.-------------------------EQUIPPED TO LEAD COURAGEOUSLYJoshua 1:1-4 NLTAfter the death of Moses the LORD's servant, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' assistant. He said, (2) "Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am giving them. (3) I promise you what I promised Moses: 'Wherever you set foot, you will be on land I have given you (4) from the Negev wilderness in the south to the Lebanon mountains in the north, from the Euphrates River in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west, including all the land of the Hittites.2 Timothy 1:7 NLTFor God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.Joshua 1:5-9 NLTNo one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you. (6) "Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. (7) Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. (8) Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. (9) This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."WE ARE EQUIPPED AS WE BUILD THE CHURCH TOGETHEREphesians 4:11-13 NLTNow these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. (12) Their responsibility is to equip God's people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. (13) This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God's Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.HONOR GODLY LEADERSHIP (THAT SERVES LIKE JESUS!)Mark 10:45 NLTFor even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.GET A VISION FOR LEADERSHIP IN CHURCH1 Timothy 3:1 GNTThis is a true saying: If a man is eager to be a church leader, he desires an excellent work.BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS!-------------------------CONNECT GROUP QUESTIONS:What did Jesus teach his followers about being sent out? How are we sent out? (Luke 10:1-11)How can we grow in humility and unity? (Ephesians 4:2-3)What does it mean to live by faith and not by sight? (2 Corinthians 5:7)What does it mean “We live by what we believe will happen, not by what we can see”? (2 Corinthians 5:7)Do you feel there’s an area where God is encouraging you to be “strong and courageous”? (Joshua 1:9)How are we equipped to build the church together?-------------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

A coach can help you reach your greatest potential. But there is only one coach that can guide you to the best life, and He is Jesus. In this week’s message, Ps Monty shares how you can let Jesus be your coach so you can live the great life He has planned for you.--------------------------WHO’S COACHING YOU?Ephesians 4:11-12 NLTNow these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. (12) Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. John 4:13-14 NLTJesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, (14) but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”Matthew 16:21-26 NLTFrom then on Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, and that he would suffer many terrible things at the hands of the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but on the third day he would be raised from the dead. (22) But Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things. “Heaven forbid, Lord,” he said. “This will never happen to you!” (23) Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God’s.” (24) Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. (25) If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. (26) And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?FOLLOWER OR FAN?HIS WORD 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NLTAll Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. (17) God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.HIS PEOPLE HIS SPIRIT John 16:13 NLTWhen the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. --------------------------CONNECT GROUP QUESTIONS:What kinds of gifts did Christ give to the church and how are they used today? (Ephesians 4:11-12)How does Jesus describe the “living water”? (John 4:13-14)What lesson can we learn from Jesus’ correction of Peter? (Matthew 16:21-26)How can the Bible help believers grow and be equipped? (2 Timothy 3:16-17)How can we be a follower of Jesus and not just a fan?--------------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

God wants to equip you so you can live out the great plans He has for your life. This week, Pastor Rod teaches us how God equips us in three powerful ways so we can become strong in Him.-------------------------EQUIP BELIEVERS HONOR GODEQUIP BELIEVERSSHARE GOOD NEWSEphesians 4:11-14 NIVNow these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. (12) Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. (13) This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. (14) Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Ephesians 4:15-16 NIVInstead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. (16) He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love."Matthew 4:21 NIVGoing on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them… Matthew 16:17-18 NIVJesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon (hears from God) son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. (18) And I tell you that you are Peter, (petros - rock) and on this rock (petra - huge rock) I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.WE ARE CHANGED IN JESUS' PRESENCE Acts 4:13 NIVWhen they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.HE HEALS THE BROKENHEARTED Luke 4:18 NKJVThe Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted.WE ARE EQUIPPED WITH EVERY SUPERNATURAL WORD FROM GODMatthew 4:4 NIVJesus answered, “It is written: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”1 Timothy 1:18 ERVTimothy, you are like a son to me. What I am telling you to do agrees with the prophecies that were told about you in the past. I want you to remember those prophecies and fight the good fight of faith.Hebrews 13:20-21 NIVNow may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, (21).equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.-------------------------CONNECT GROUP QUESTIONS:What does it mean to “equip believers” according? (Ephesians 4:11–14)How can believers grow to be more like Christ as described? (Ephesians 4:15–16)Why did Jesus call ordinary people like Peter and John to follow Him?How does Jesus heal the brokenhearted as written? (Luke 4:18)What does it mean to live by every word that comes from God instead of just by “bread alone”?-------------------------Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Japan (Japanese & English): https://lifehousejapan.captivate.fm/listen Lifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen