Lifechurch Reno Podcast

We all are familiar with the idea of we can expect a person with authority to be able to provide answers or solutions. But how often we we truly rely on that idea from a far with someone we have only hear of and never met. Or the uncertainty of someone entering into our life in a moment of extreme pain and sorrow without our invitation and actually bringing stability and healing to our life. Join us this we as we explore 4 lessons we can learn from a centurion and a mourning widow and mother.

How do you withstand the storms of life? Scripture reveals that we as Christ's followers, need not only to be aware of the laws and teachings of Jesus but to put them into practice. The practice of working out the teachings actually moves words from knowledge to experience, solidifying our life foundations. Join us this week as we explore Jesus teaching on building on the wrong foundation.

Many theories are circulating in culture about Jesus and what to believe about him. What does believing in Jesus mean for living our life and does it answer life's big questions? Join us this week for a special Easter message, tackling the truths and lies about faith in Jesus.

In our current culture, it is so easy to fall into an us versus them mentality. If someone doesn't agree with me, they are opposed to me. Other times it feels as if we have actual enemies who have hurtful intentions. Jesus calls his followers to a radical stance of loving people who oppose us. Listen in as we explore what Jesus teaches about our enemies.

Jesus was often times a revolutionary. His teachings on the Kingdom of God flipped the cultural expectations of how a person in a kingdom should live and act. This week we dig into Jesus’ teaching on the blessings of kingdom living.

Rest is important to the human body. The Sabbath is vital to the human soul. Join us as we continue our deep dive into Luke and explore Jesus’ statement, “The son of man is the Lord of the Sabbath”

As Jesus' followers, we must replace our old beliefs and habits and form new beliefs and disciplines around the teachings of Jesus. This week we explore the idea that Jesus makes all things new and that must impact how we view things, people, and our habits. Join us as we continue in the book of Luke. New Wine Old Wineskins | Gospel of Luke | Week 7 Pastor Jericho Toilolo  

What holds you back from thinking outside the box to introduce your friends to Jesus? As Pastor Dave shares the Direction and Vision for LifeChurch this year, we explore the idea that life is short. Good friends understand the stakes of eternity, and  search for opportunities to introduce their friends to Jesus.

Often times our sin makes us feel untouchable or undesirable. This week we look at Jesus’ interaction with a leper. His willingness to touch the untouchable and what that means for us as people with sin. God sees you and loves you, your sin does not make you “untouchable” by the gospel The Healing of the Leper Shows Us | Gospel of Luke | Week 6 Pastor Dave Pretlove

The Journey of the Christian faith is a life marked by moving from self-centeredness to Christ-centeredness, this journey is impossible without becoming obedient to the things of God. Listen in as we explore the question, Why should I obey when it does not make sense. 

Are you familiar with Jesus but do not like what he has to say about lifestyle or choices?  Maybe the gospel seems too good to be true, or maybe you grew up in the church but still doubt this gospel thing is real. Join us this week as we continue our series in Luke, and explore 5 reasons people do not believe in Jesus.

Do you live weighted down by the guilt of the past? Or do you feel weak when you encounter temptations in your life? Join us this Sunday as we dig into the realities of Jesus' Temptation and the victory we can experience as his disciples.   The Temptation Of Jesus | Gospel of Luke | Week 3 Pastor Dave Pretlove

We dig deeper into Jesus story through the lens of the gospel of Luke. Join us as we dive into the story of Jesus baptism. This week we explore the question, why did Jesus get baptized? Should I get baptized? Sit back, grab the scriptures and focus in for a great message.   

In this Christmas Eve service, Pastor Dave continues our series Home for Christmas. 

This week we turn our attention to Mary, Jesus mother, in  our series Christmas at home. Pastors Brett explores the truth that God works in unexpected ways and what our response should be when we experience God working. 

We kickoff our Christmas season here at LifeChurch we want to dig into the idea of Christmas at home. Our families history can be both a joy or a soarce of struggle. This week we explore the significance of Jesus family, and why that matters for us. The Genealogy of Jesu | Home for Christmas | Week 1 Pastor Greg Carr  

This week is being called Big Give Sunday. Join us as we hear a powerful message about how the early church dedicates and gives big by sending out its very best to serve God and build the Kingdom. This week Pastor Dave and LifeChurch follow the model demonstrated in Acts 13 they dedicate and send out some of their very best people and staff as they prepare to open a new campus, LifeChurch Carson.

We pause this week to dig into the Lord’s supper and how it is tied into worship. As we listen in, let’s prepare our hearts to worship God in response to the saving work of Jesus the redeemer. Freeing us from our life of sin and making us new creations in Him.

Before we head into the Christmas season we will hear from Pastor Jericho Toilolo. This week he digs into John 4. Let’s listen in as he explores how Jesus met the woman at the well in her shame and isolation, bringing grace, freedom, and forgiveness.