180 Life Church

How can we experience happiness even in hard times? When suffering and persecution are part of our lives, what can we pursue instead of happiness that will make us truly happy? Hear what Jesus has to say about this in the confusion of our Truly Happy series.

In this message, we look at the 7th of the Beatitudes - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. We discover that being a peacemaker means that we are responsible for sharing with others how they can have peace with God, pursuing peace in our relationships with other people, and seeking to bring peace between others.

In this message, we look at the 6th of the Beatitudes - Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. We discover that being pure in heart means bringing our real self to God, not a mask, and that we need to honor God in our life. The reward of being pure in heart is that we will see God both now and in the life to come. Practical steps to becoming pure in heart are firstly admitting our need, then asking for God's help, and being willing to embrace continuous change.

In part 5 of our "Truly Happy" series we look at the fifth beatitude of which Jesus teaches us about mercy.

In today's Beatitude, Jesus tells us we can find ultimate satisfaction in HIM. Yet, we often find ourselves looking elsewhere in search of it. How do we stop chasing things of this world, and instead learn to experience true fulfillment and happiness in Christ? Join us as we examine our appetites by studying Matthew 5:6!

Pastor Monts from the Citadel of Love joins us to preach on the third beatitude and "The Blessing of Meekness." Welcome him this morning!

You will never be truly happy until you learn to truly mourn.

Why is this true, and what great promise does Jesus make to those who mourn? Learn more in part 2 of our Truly happy series!

What does it mean to be poor in spirit and how does that help us to be happy? In this kickoff to our "Truly Happy" series Pastor Bill answers these questions by breaking down the beginning of one of Jesus' most famous sermons.

We've asked God for some big things over the years and He has exceeded our expectations. Now we are imagining and asking something even bigger on our 16-year anniversary and inviting you to ask Him with us! Ephesians 3:20-21!!

As we close out our series going through 1 Peter, we start with a warning and end with some encouragement. Peter warns us that we have an enemy, the devil, that prowls like a lion and wants to devour us. By understanding the lion's identity and strategy, we can defend ourselves against attack. Then, as Peter ends his letter, he reminds us of God's character, calling, and commitment. We can be encouraged in the knowledge that God is a God of grace and he has an eternal plan for us. Even though we go through suffering, persecution, and trials, we can rest in the finished work of Christ.