Posts with the tag “lovelikejesus”
Sunday Morning Message
by Local Christian Church on July 26th, 2026
Most of us would not describe ourselves as peacemakers. We are fighters, avoiders, lawyers building our case, or passive-aggressive people smiling on Sunday while stewing all week. Jesus knew this about us, and that is exactly why He said what He said.What Does "Blessed Are the Peacemakers" Actually Mean?When Jesus spoke the words "God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the ... Read More
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Sunday Morning Message
by Local Christian Church on July 19th, 2026
In the Beatitudes, Jesus doesn't describe successful, powerful, or even religious people. He describes transformed people. And when He says "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God" (Matthew 5:8), He isn't talking about behavior. He's talking about something much deeper.What Does "Pure in Heart" Actually Mean?When most people hear the phrase "pure in heart," the mind immediately jumps... Read More
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Sunday Morning Message
by Local Christian Church on July 5th, 2026
Most of us know what it feels like to crave something. But Jesus teaches that the deepest hunger we carry isn't for food, success, or comfort. It's for God Himself. In Matthew 5:6, Jesus makes a simple but powerful promise to anyone willing to direct their appetite toward the right thing."God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied." - Matthew 5:6 New Living Tra... Read More
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Sunday Morning Message
by This week, choose one relationship in your life, whether it is with a spouse, a child, a coworker, o on June 29th, 2026
Meekness is one of those words that gets tossed around in church circles without much explanation. But Jesus placed it at the center of His teaching in the Beatitudes, and understanding it could change the way you live every single day. In Matthew 5, Jesus gives a series of statements that begin with "blessed are those." These are known as the Beatitudes. They are not eight random sayings about ei... Read More
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Sunday Morning Message
by Local Christian Church on May 3rd, 2026
We all carry a picture in our minds of what family is supposed to look like. For many, it's simple and clear: husband, wife, children, stability. But life doesn't always follow the script. Divorce happens, loss occurs, blending takes place, and single parenting becomes reality. If you're leading a family that doesn't match the picture you once had, you're not alone—and more importantly, God hasn't... Read More
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Sunday Morning Message
by Local Christian Church on February 22nd, 2026
Life has a way of quietly recentering itself around us. We love Jesus, we attend church, we believe in His goodness - yet somehow we can still find ourselves living with "me, myself, and I" as our guiding trinity rather than the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.This tension between loving Christ and loving comfort creates a collision in our hearts. And more often than not, comfort wins. But Jesus addr... Read More
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Sunday Morning Message
by Local Christian Church on August 24th, 2025
Have you ever found yourself at the end of your rope, desperately trying to hold everything together while feeling like you're falling apart inside? That question—"What if I'm not strong enough?" or "What if I'm tired of being strong?"—often remains unspoken, but it echoes in our minds as we smile through dinner with family while wondering who will carry us when we're carrying everyone else. The s... Read More
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Sunday Morning Message Recap
by Local Christian Church on January 26th, 2025
Have you ever walked into a church and felt something was missing? Maybe you’ve experienced a place that felt more like a social club than a mission. Maybe the focus was more on programs than on people, more on keeping traditions than on transforming lives.The truth is, many churches today have become stagnant, inward-focused, and hesitant to step out in faith. But Jesus never intended the church ... Read More
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Sunday Morning Message Recap
by Local Christian Church on January 12th, 2025
When you hear the word church, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s the familiar faces on a Sunday morning, the rhythm of worship songs, or even the smell of coffee brewing in the lobby. Or maybe, if you’re honest, it feels like just another item on your to-do list—something you show up for but don’t deeply engage with.Whatever your experience, we need to ask a big question: Who are we as a church, and ... Read More
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