Lifeway Church

God trains us to transform us. He instructs us, corrects us, and protects us through His perfect discipline. Discipline is not something that we instinctively enjoy, but when we have a full understanding of the Father’s heart, we can learn to love it. In this week’s message Pastor Renee Groff talks about the Father’s heart of discipline - an extension of His heart that demonstrates His love and blessing.

We use the word “blessing” or “blessed” in so many different ways in our culture. “I’m so blessed!” “Bless this meal.” “God bless you.” So, what is our Father God’s heart of blessing towards us? In this week’s message Pastor Vern Martin talks about the Father’s heart of blessing and what it means for us to speak or be a blessing to others.

Jesus did not come only to give us an afterlife, but to give us a life here and now. We are created to live in a place where our heart trusts the Father. Jesus came to show us the Father’s heart and to demonstrate how to walk in love. In this week’s message, Dave Hess talks about the life-changing power that comes from living out a life based on The Father’s Heart of Love

We can make an impact for the kingdom of God wherever we are and whatever we’re doing. We have an opportunity every day to show people what God is like. In this week’s message Mark Calkins talks about the ways that the Holy Spirit empowers us to make a supernatural impact on the lives of the people around us.

God has a purpose for our lives, but all too often we make the mistake of thinking that that purpose is about us individually. His call, His plan, His purpose for you is about a greater objective that He has. He uses men and women of God to accomplish these objectives here on the earth. He wants to use YOU. In this week’s message, Ron Myer talks about fivefold ministry - accomplishing Christ’s objectives while training and equipping others who are gifted in the same way.

We are anointed to share our story. We are anointed to preach the Good News. We are anointed to break strongholds. In this week’s message, Pastor Jimmy talks about setting the captives free through identifying strongholds and interceding through prayer and declaration to break those strongholds.

Jesus declares that we will know the truth and the truth will set us free. If the truth sets you free what will lies do? Lies create bondage in our lives that we need to break free from. In this week’s message, Pastor Lydia Nimon talks about how to stay free by renewing our minds, walking in the spirit, and guarding our freedom!

The Lord has not given us a spirit of fear, but all too often we let the fear of man control the decisions we make. This week Pastor Renee Groff talks about the fear of the Lord as she discusses how to break free of the fear of man and let our choices reflect the opinions of the Lord alone.

Easter is Christ’s triumphant victory over the devil. Christ came, lived, died on the cross, and rose again for the purpose of destroying the works of the devil. This Easter weekend as we celebrate the resurrection of the King who reigns above it all and is seated on the heavenly throne, we are reminded of the authority we have in Christ. In this week’s message Pastor Jimmy Nimon talks about how to live victoriously. Because He Lives - Bill Gather Gone - Elevation Worship Christ Is Risen - Phil Wickham Reign Above It All - Bethel Music Champion - Bethel Music

Envy, jealousy, covetousness - they are three prongs to the same fork. Left unchecked, they will destroy you from the inside out. But when we practice living a life of gratitude, when we honor others by celebrating their wins, and when we let God turn our envy into usability we will begin to see transformation in our lives. In this week’s message Pastor Renee Groff talks about how to combat envy in our lives.

Anger is a base level human emotion. Dealing with our anger can feel impossible at times. Our weakness and propensity toward anger is not sin by itself but we must war against it. In this message, Jon Good talks about dealing with anger by taking a look into God’s character.

Our world is in a state of trouble. With everything going on around us, it is easy to find ourselves in a state of anxiety and unrest. A quick google search on anxiety will tell you that anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United States every year. In this week’s message by Joanna Martin, she talks about Jesus’ offer of a permanent and everlasting solution to our fight against anxiety. God didn’t promise us a perfect life, but He did offer us peace during our troubles.

In life we will face setbacks and tough times. This is why it is so important that we anchor our hope in Christ’s purpose, His word, His power, and in eternity. In this week’s message, Pastor Jimmy Nimon talks about having hope and maintaining hope when we face life’s setbacks.

The people in your life can be one of your greatest assets, or they can become your greatest spiritual hindrance. Healthy people lift you up, encourage you, and equip you spiritually. Unhealthy people can be incredibly distracting, destructive, and toxic in your life if you are not careful. In this week’s message Thriving in Families, Pastor Steve Sabol talks about how to thrive when dealing with toxic family members.

Are you praying for your children and agreeing with God’s plan for their lives? Are you parenting with the help of the Holy Spirit? This week Pastor Renee Groff talks about how to feel confident in parenting as we partner with the Holy Spirit and His plan for our children in her message Thriving in Parenting.