Life Center Tacoma

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie For every HURT, there is a HEALER. Luke 4:16-21 (NLT) We can't hope for a HEALTHY FUTURE while choosing to hold on to the HURTS of the PAST. What will my response be? HARBOR the Hurt HONOR the Hurt HEAL the Hurt Psalm 147:3 (NLT) Psalm 34:18 (NLT) ------------- [NEXT STEPS] SAY YES to Jesus EXCHANGE HURT for HEALING -- Invite Jesus into the healing process REGISTER FOR ROOTED -- take steps toward growth and healing in community with other followers of Jesus.

Message by Pastor Eric Boles My Gift Romans 7:14-15, 18-19, 24 (NLT) His Gift Romans 7:25 (NLT) Romans 8:1-2, 15-16 (NLT) The Exchange Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT) -------- [Next steps] 1. Make a list of what you need/want more of from Jesus. 2. What are you willing to exchange for it.

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Apathetic faith will only lead to a pathetic outcome. Philippians 2:5-8 (NLT) Jesus doesn't just give compassion to me; He wants His compassion to work through me. Three Enemies of Compassion: "Poor Me" Mentality Entitlement Mentality Consumer Mentality Three Keys to Compassion: To exchange apathy for compassion, you have to open your eyes Matthew 14:14-15 NLT To exchange apathy for compassion, you have to allow Jesus to use what you have Matthew 14:16-18 NLT To exchange apathy for compassion, you have to rely on Jesus Matthew 14:19-21 NLT ------------ [NEXT STEP] YES To Jesus PUT COMPASSION IN ACTION - Sign up to help with Christmas Meals – Break apathy with compassion in action. REGISTER FOR ROOTED.

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie 1 John 4:7-11, 19 (ESV) Jesus has a mission for you that is bigger than you We care about the mission of Jesus Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV) We care about the focus of the mission: People John 10:10 (ESV) Our caring has to start somewhere, but it can't stop with an event --------------- [NEXT STEPS] YES to Jesus CARE through GIVING CARE through GOING

Message by Pastor Eric Boles Love Romans 12: 9-10 (NLT) Bless Romans 12: 14-16 (NLT) Live in Peace Romans 12: 17-21 (NLT)

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Romans 12:9-10 (ESV) Luke 10:29-37 (ESV) We can't settle for "not being a bad neighbor". Jesus calls us to be a good neighbor. Are we improving our neighboring? Who can I be a good neighbor to? How can I be a good neighbor? --------------- [NEXT STEPS] 1-SAY YES TO JESUS -- He is the true and better neighbor. He met us in our brokenness. He picks us up. He carries us toward healing. He pays the price. 2-REFLECT and ADJUST -- Actions, Attitudes, Availability 3-EXPAND YOUR CIRCLE -- Lean in, Listen, Love

Message by Pastor Andy Rosas Matthew 6:21 (NIV) Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) Proverbs 3:9-10 (NIV) Giving activates divine law that releases the work of God in our private world. Malachi 3:6-12 (NIV) God responds to our giving by opening up opportunities to receive divine provision both directly and indirectly. Luke 6:38 (NIV) God desires that we receive abundantly and have more than enough so as to become a liberal giver. Acts 20:35 (NIV) ------------ [Next Steps] I want to say YES to Jesus I am going to trust I am going to tithe

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Romans 12:16-18 (ESV) Politics may get my VOTE, but only God gets my HEART. Matthew 22:21-22 (ESV) "To be a Christ follower is to be faithful amid tension. To stay engaged, to remain hopeful, to love anyway, to walk with integrity, and to bear witness to the love, mercy, and grace of Christ. This is becoming increasingly difficult, but such is our call as followers of Jesus." - Eugene Cho | Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk The TENSION of SIDES Matthew 22:36-40 (ESV) The TENSION of ALLEGIANCE Matthew 6:33 (ESV) The TENSION of HOW Matthew 5:13-16 (ESV) -------------- [NEXT STEPS] YES to Jesus Commit to daily prayer for the upcoming election and for unity in our nation and in the church

Message by Pastor Andy Rosas Faithfully following Jesus will require an ongoing yes Luke 22:31-32 (NIV) Following Jesus FORMS PURPOSE in our lives John 1:40-42 (NIV) Failure in our relationship with Jesus FRACTURES our PURPOSE John 18:25-27 (NIV) Forgiveness from Jesus FORTIFIES our PURPOSE John 21:1-17 (NIV) ---------------- [NEXT STEPS] SAY YES TO JESUS - He wants to bring PURPOSE DEAL WITH THE FRACTURE - maybe there is a place where failure has you on the sideline and it is time to deal with the fracture COMMIT TO THE ONGOING YES - faithfully following Jesus is going to take us off the map

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie To trust God's direction in the uncharted moments of life, there will be a price tag. RUTH 1:8, 15-18 (NLT) When the cost of a "Yes" to God's direction feels high, remember the reward is always higher Small "Yes's" have big implications Ruth 2:2 (NLT) You might not see the full fruit of your "Yes" Ruth 4:17 (NLT) ---------------- [NEXT STEPS] YES TO JESUS - He came to Redeem You! Take action on the small YES Take a courageous step to come alongside of someone else this week

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie We can be led by our EXCUSES or we can be led by GOD, but we can't be led by BOTH. The Excuse of INSECURITY Exodus 3:11-12 ESV The Excuse of INEXPERIENCE Exodus 3:13-14 ESV The Excuse of FEAR Exodus 4:1-2 ESV The Excuse of INADEQUACY Exodus 4:10-11 ESV The Excuse of RELUCTANCE Exodus 4:13 ESV ---------- [Next Steps] YES TO JESUS IDENTIFY THE EXCUSES that are keeping you from moving forward. Let God replace the excuses with His TRUTH.

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Hebrews 11:8 (ESV) Genesis 12:1-4 (ESV) Faith will be required to follow God's voice off the map Faith that follows has a "Yes" and takes a step “People are meant to live in an ongoing conversation with God, speaking and being spoken to.” -Dallas Willard | Hearing God S - Scripture P - Prompting E - Experiences A - Authority K - Knowledge ------------------ Next Steps 1 - Say Yes to Jesus 2 - Create Space for God to Speak 3 - Join the 21 Day Journey

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Luke 15:25-32 (ESV) Jesus came to rescue those who are broken by rebellion and those who are blinded by religion "For certain types of people, grace is not only amazing, it is also infuriating." -Kenneth Bailey 5 indicators that an elder brother heart is developing: ANGER because of ACCEPTANCE RESENTMENT instead of REJOICING PRIDE in PERFORMANCE CONDEMNATION instead of COMPASSION RESISTANCE in RECEIVING -------------- [Next Steps] 1- Say Yes to Jesus 2- Deal with the 5 indicators 3-Join the Search

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Rescue is received, not earned Luke 15:1-2, 11-24 (ESV) Your WORTH never changes God's LOVE never changes Your TRUE HOME never changes Psalm 32:5 (NLT) ---------------- [Next Steps] Say yes to Jesus - come home, receive the rescue Receive value - I will rest in the grace of Jesus, knowing that He has given me worth Invite someone in - I will make room for someone else to experience this hope

Message by Pastor Eric Boles Luke 15:1-2 (NLT) When you know He is paying attention, you will no longer need it from someone or somewhere else Luke 15:8-10 (NLT) Luke 12:6-7 (NLT) ---------- NEXT STEPS -Say Yes to Jesus -Be present with Jesus every day -Who will you be present with this week?

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Luke 15:1-7 (ESV) What you SEARCH for reveals what is VALUABLE to you. Ezekiel 34:11-16 (ESV) LOST THINGS matter to God Lost things are VULNERABLE Where the religious saw VILLIANS to be avoided, Jesus saw VULNERABLE people who needed rescue. Lost things are VALUABLE Where the religious saw VAGABONDS and nuisance, Jesus saw people created in the image of the Father who had VALUE. “Joy is the serious business of heaven.” -C.S. Lewis ------------------- NEXT STEPS 1 - SAY YES TO JESUS 2 - MAKE A PRAYER LIST / begin to carry people in your heart through praying for them daily. 3 - JOIN JESUS IN THE SEARCH / this week reach out to one person. Engage them in love, invite them to church, talk about your journey with Jesus

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Judges 16:19-22 ESV Your waste is no match for His grace “Failing forward is the ability to get back up after you have been knocked down, learn from your mistake, and move forward in a better direction." -John Maxwell Failure is an EVENT, not a PERSON Failure doesn't have to be FATAL Failure is redeemed through REPENTANCE, not just REMORSE 2 Corinthians 7:10 ESV ------------------------------------- Next Steps 1. Say "Yes" to Jesus 2. I will "get back up" through repentance 3. I will let redemption be my identity

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie ALL OF US HAVE THE CAPACITY WITHIN TO TAKE STEPS IN THE DIRECTION OF DESTRUCTION. THROUGH GOD’S GRACE, WE HAVE THE CAPACITY TO TAKE STEPS IN THE DIRECTION OF DESTINY. Proverbs 16:25 (NLT) BIG FAILURES START WITH SMALL STEPS STEPS OF CONTINUED COMPROMISE Judges 16:1-4 (ESV) STEPS OF CALLOUSED CONSCIENCE Judges 16:15-17 (ESV) STEPS OF CARELESS CONCEIT Judges 16:20 (ESV) Next Steps: 1 - SAY YES TO JESUS 2 - I WILL MEASURE MY STEPS 3 - I WILL ADJUST THE TRAJECTORY 4 - I WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Message by Pastor Garrett Werner Judges 13:1-5 ESV DESIRE Judges 14:1-9 ESV “If your passions are untamed your gift is going to be abused, misused, and devastating.” -Ravi Zacharias EGO Judges 15:14-16 ESV 1 Samuel 17:45-47 ESV REBELLION Judges 14:4 ESV Attitude Matters. It’s not about doing the right thing, it’s about developing the right heart. Psalm 51:16-17 NLT Next Steps: Say YES to Jesus. Deal with my Desires. Check my Ego.

Message by Pastor Andy Rosas Psalms 23:4 (ESV) I. WHAT TO REMEMBER IN DARK VALLEYS 1. VALLEYS ARE INEVITABLE John 16:33 (NIV) 2. VALLEYS ARE UNPREDICTABLE Jeremiah 4:20 (LB) 3. VALLEYS ARE IMPARTIAL Matthew 5:45 (LB) 4. VALLEYS ARE TEMPORARY 1 Peter 1:6 (LB) 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NEB) 5. VALLEYS ARE PURPOSEFUL 1 Peter 1:6b-7 (Ph) II. WHAT TO DO IN DARK VALLEYS 1. REFUSE TO BE DISCOURAGED Colossians 1:11 (NCV) 2. REMEMBER THAT GOD IS WITH ME Isaiah 43:2 (LB) 3. RELY ON GOD'S PROTECTION AND GUIDANCE Psalms 34:19 (LB)