Life Center Tacoma

Message by Pastor Garrett Werner Romans 12: 1-2 (CSB) Rut: a place you get stuck. Trench: a place you fight from. RECOGNIZE Romans 8:5-6 (CSB) RESET Romans 12:2 (CSB) REFLECT Philippians 4:8 (CSB) ------------ [Next Steps:] 1. Say yes to Jesus 2. Join the Study Guide

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Your life is always moving in the direction of your STRONGEST THOUGHT Philippians 4:6-9 (CSB) 2 Timothy 1:7 (CSB) GOAL: REMOVE the lies & REPLACE with truth HOW: Replace FEAR with FOCUS 3 focus principles in replacing lies with truth: When fear is the root, worry will be the fruit Powerful faith comes through purposeful focus Proverbs 23:19 (CSB) What you focus on is important, who you focus on is imperative -------------- [NEXT STEPS] SAY YES TO JESUS JOIN THE STUDY -- LC App, LifeCenter.com REPLACE FEAR WITH FOCUS

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Romans 12:9-10 (CSB) Dishonoring OTHERS never leads me to deeper HONOR of GOD Three practices to integrate honor as a habit Give honor WILLINGLY Proverbs 3:27 (CSB) Give honor AUTHENTICALLY Romans 12:9 (CSB) Give honor GENEROUSLY Romans 12:10 (CSB) -------------- [NEXT STEPS] SAY YES TO JESUS HONOR HABIT

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie John 8:31-32 (CSB) 1. God's Love is TRANSACTIONAL The Truth: Gods love is ESTABLISHED. My love FOR Him is a response to His love FOR me. Romans 5:8 (CSB) 2. God's number one priority should be my HAPPINESS The Truth: Gods number one priority is my SALVATION, REDEMPTION and TRANSFORMATION. Ephesians 1:7 (CSB) 3. God only pays attention to my "SPIRITUAL" LIFE The Truth: God delights in EVERY PART of our lives. Psalm 139:1-3, 16-18 (CSB) 4. God's grace has LIMITS The Truth: There is nothing TOO FAR GONE that God's grace cannot RESTORE. Romans 8:38-39 (CSB) 5. The gospel is for OUTSIDERS The Truth: The Gospel doesn't just GET US IN, it KEEPS US IN & GROWS US UP. Colossians 2:6 (CSB) --------------- [NEXT STEPS] SAY YES TO JESUS GOSPEL TRANSFORMATION

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG) Psalms 96:1-3 (CSB) 5 Mobility Exercises to Improve Our Reach: R - Remember you WERE reached E - Embrace the mission PERSONALLY Matthew 28:18-20 (CSB) A - ABIDE in Jesus C - Choose to SEE beyond YOU Judges 2:10 (CSB) Psalms 78:1-7 (CSB) H - HOPE is the fuel and the focus Romans 10:13-15 (CSB) -------------- [NEXT STEPS] SAY YES TO JESUS - TODAY IS YOUR DAY TO RECEIVE THE REACH INVITE SOMEONE NEXT WEEK

Message by Pastor Garrett Werner Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG) Our ability to read determines where our lives will lead. Our willingness to be read determines how we handle what lies ahead. Read the Word Psalms 119:9-16 (CSB) Read the Room Mark 10:17-22 (CSB) Read your Mail Matthew 7:3-5 (CSB) ----------- [NEXT STEPS] SAY YES TO JESUS 30 DAYS "BIBLE FIRST" JOIN THE LC BIBLE READING PLAN

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG) Psalms 23:1-3 (CSB) 3 Practices of Renewal: 1. RECREATE 1 Corinthians 10:31 (CSB) 2. REJOICE Proverbs 17:22 (CSB) 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (CSB) 3. REST Isaiah 40:28-31 (CSB) -------------- [NEXT STEPS] YES TO JESUS - our true rest and renewal REFUSE TO COMPLAIN for 5 days at work RENEW through Recreation and Rest

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG) Psalm 51:3-12 (CSB) Repentance is a gift that works. You can't repent of what you refuse to recognize Revelation 2:2-5 (CSB) You can't restore what you refuse to repent of 1 John 1:8-9 (CSB) Repentance leads us to rest Psalms 32:1-5 (CSB) -------------------------------- [NEXT STEPS] YES TO JESUS PRACTICE THE RHYTHM OF REPENTANCE OF (What?) TO (Who?) ON (When?) GET CONNECTED

Message by Pastor Andy Rosas Matthew 24:9-10 (CSB) Matthew 18:15-17 (CSB) Tell them your hurt ALONE If they don’t want to listen, bring someone with you next time If they still won’t listen, tell the church Romans 12:18-19 (CSB)

Message by Pastor Brian McCormack from Reach Church Silas SERVES Silas SUFFERS Acts 16:16-24 (CSB) Silas SINGS Acts 16:25-34 (CSB) Silas STAYS May you BE someone like Silas, May you BEFRIEND someone like Silas, As you follow the one Silas was like.

Message by Pastor Eric Boles Identity, Destiny, Legacy 2 Timothy 1:6-8 (CSB) 2 Timothy 2:2 (CSB) 2 Timothy 2:14-17 (CSB) 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (CSB) 2 Timothy 3:14-17 (CSB) 2 Timothy 4:6-8 CSB)

Message by Pastor Wes Davis of Newlife Church John 15:5 (NLT) The strongest connections come from MISSIONAL FRIENDSHIPS Acts 11:21 (NLT) Acts 11:25 (NLT) What are the benefits of missional friendships? 1- Mutual Encouragement Hebrews 10:24-25 (NLT) 2- Shared Gifts 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT) 3- Wisdom for Life Proverbs 13:20 (NLT)

Message by Pastor Josh Jamison from Eastridge Church Acts 15:36-41 (NLT)

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Romans 12:1-2 (CSB) What we are formed by will determine what we are formed into. Three Focuses of Transformation: - His Mercy - His Method - His Mission Acts 1:8 (CSB)

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Psalm 103:8 (CSB) Sometimes grace looks a lot like HITTING a LADDER at 70 MPH. Jonah 1:17-2:10 (NLT) Sometimes grace looks a lot like a FISH coming to SWALLOW you. Two keys about God's deliverance: -God's deliverance isn't deserved -God's deliverance is greater than our desperation Two vital truths: -God HEARS -God HELPS ----------- [NEXT STEPS] YES TO JESUS SEE GOD'S GRACE

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Ephesians 2:8-10 (CSB) John 21:3-17 (CSB) Grace looks a lot like BREAKFAST on the BEACH In Jesus we find: -The REACH of God -The RECEPTION of God -The RESTORATION of God ----------- [NEXT STEPS] YES TO JESUS RECEIVE THE RECEPTION EXTEND THE RECEPTION

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) 2 Peter 1:3-8 (CSB) Self-control is saying YES to the IMPORTANT and NO to the IMPULSIVE Two obstacles to self-control: -Exhaustion -Entitlement Proverbs 25:28 (NLT) Two keys to overcome the obstacles: -Spirit Empowerment -Self-Denial Matthew 16:24 (CSB) Galatians 5:24-25 (CSB) ----------- [NEXT STEPS] YES TO JESUS REJECT THE PATH OF IMPULSE (PURSUE THE IMPORTANT) SPIRIT EMPOWERMENT & SELF DENIAL

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) A life filled with gentleness is willing to walk the path of self-forgetfulness 1 Timothy 6:11-12 (CSB) Isaiah 40:10-11 (CSB) I use gentleness as an EXCUSE for PASSIVITY I see gentleness as an OBSTACLE to PRODUCTIVITY “Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.” ― Saint Francis de Sales 5 Tests of Gentleness: Test #1: Words Did my words benefit others, or just myself? Test #2: Tone Does my tone build a bridge or a barrier? Test #3: Actions What do my actions reveal about what is going on internally? Test #4: Intention What is my REAL intention? Test #5: Reactions Do my reactions need to be rewired? Ephesians 4:1-3 (CSB) -------------- [NEXT STEPS] SAY YES TO JESUS EMBRACE THE PATH OF SELF-FORGETFULNESS ENGAGE "THE 5 TESTS" THIS WEEK

Message by Pastor Tyler Sollie John 10:10 (NIV) Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) The fruit of a FULL LIFE grows in the soil of a FAITHFUL LIFE Luke 18:9-14 (CSB) God's faithfulness HUMBLES ME God's faithfulness builds HOPE IN ME Lamentations 3:22-24 (CSB) Philippians 1:6 (CSB) Our faithfulness brings HONOR TO HIM 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (CSB) ----------- [NEXT STEPS] SAY YES TO JESUS PURSUE HUMILITY BUILD HOPE AND HONOR

Message by Pastor Christi Villarias Psalm 34:8 (ESV) Galatians 6:8-9 (ESV) 1. His goodness is my reality Psalm 34:8 (ESV) Exodus 33:19 (ESV) 2. His goodness as my refuge Nahum 1:7 (ESV) 3. His goodness as my focus Psalm 73:1-3 (ESV) 4. His goodness as my guide Galatians 6: 8- 9 (ESV) ---------- [NEXT STEPS] 1) God help me shift my focus this week. 2) God help me be a reflection of your goodness.