Life.Church with Craig Groeschel

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Each week on the Life.Church podcast, you’ll hear teaching from senior pastor Craig Groeschel or a Life.Church pastor. Get practical, relevant, biblical perspectives on topics that matter to you. Visit us at www.life.church or download the Life.Church app.

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Beginner’s Guide to Studyin...

09.24.2023

Let’s be honest: the Bible’s not always easy to understand! But when you know how to read and understand God’s Word, it transforms your life. Let’s learn How to Study the Bible in this message.

Life.Church with Craig Groeschel episodes:

09.24.2023 Beginner’s Guide to Studying the Bible \| How to Study the Bible \| Part 1 Let’s be honest: the Bible’s not always easy to understand! But when you know how to read and understand God’s Word, it transforms your life. Let’s learn How to Study the Bible in this message.
09.17.2023 Better Than You Can Imagine \| The Book of Ruth \| Part 6 It’s time to wrap up Ruth and Boaz’s story. Maybe you’ve been following along, and you believe in the goodness of God. But you don’t see it in your life. God’s plan for your life is even better than you ...
09.10.2023 Choosing Your Next Chapter \| The Book of Ruth \| Part 5 Raise your hand if you’re busy!
09.03.2023 The Greatness Code It’s time to settle it once and for all … who is the G.O.A.T.? Is greatness defined by ability, wealth, or status? Or is the true meaning something completely unexpected—like serving others? We’re unlocking the answer in The Greatness Code.
08.27.2023 Time to Define the Relationship \| The Book of Ruth \| Part 4 Every relationship reaches that point. The one where it’s time to define the relationship, and getting on the same page isn’t always easy. Are you just friends, dating, or heading for something more? It’s that time for Ruth and Boaz ...
08.20.2023 4 Signs You Might Have a Keeper \| The Book of Ruth \| Part 3 You’re ready to date, but how do you attract the right people? What kind of qualities should you bring to a relationship? What should you look for in a spouse? We’re talking about it in this message.
08.13.2023 Finding the Love You Want \| The Book of Ruth \| Part 2 Do you wonder why relationships are so complicated? How can you find the love you really want? We’re talking about it in this message.
08.06.2023 When It’s Time to Walk Away \| The Book of Ruth \| Part 1 We make decisions all the time. And while they don’t always feel significant, one decision could change the trajectory of your life. How do you know what choice to make? Or when it’s best to stay or walk away? We’re ...
07.30.2023 Resetting Your Routine Few things in life are more frustrating than knowing you need to change, trying to change, but not actually changing. It’s possible to start living the life you want. In this message, you’ll learn how to reset your routine to ...
07.23.2023 Tired of Feeling Lonely? No matter your age or relationship status, we all need friends who encourage us and point us toward Jesus. Do you have friends like that? If not, how do you find them? Let’s learn how to find friends and community ...
07.16.2023 5 Red Flags You're With the Wrong Person Even though your relationship started off great, you’re beginning to realize your beliefs don’t line up. What do you do? How do spot red flags in relationships? How do you know if you’re dating the wrong person? We’re talking about ...
07.09.2023 Put an End to Negative Thinking Sometimes it can be difficult to find hope in everyday situations. Maybe you or someone you know struggles with negative thinking, and it feels like every day is a bad day. In this message, we’re learning how to fight against ...
07.02.2023 Why Am I So Lonely? \| Book Club \| Part 4 Between busy schedules and past hurts, it can be tempting to do life alone. But God created us to know one another and experience meaningful friendships. How do you do that? How do you find your people? Let’s learn how ...
06.25.2023 The Cure for Greed \| Book Club \| Part 3 You know the feeling. The one where you think you’ll be satisfied if you have the next new thing. And if you make more money, you’ll have what you need. What happens when a little bit more is never enough? ...
06.18.2023 4 Truths to Win at Life Life can throw us curve balls sometimes, but we can’t let fear stop us from stepping up to the plate. In this special message, Pastor Craig shares personal lessons he’s learned from his baseball dad and how we can apply ...
06.11.2023 Trusting a God Who Goes Off Script \| Book Club \| Part 2 Do you ever struggle to trust God and believe that He’s good? If He is, why do bad things keep happening in your life? In this message, we're learning how to trust God even when life is hard.
06.04.2023 Putting an X Through Anxiety \| Book Club \| Part 1 Do you feel like you’re constantly dealing with anxiety? If so, you’re not alone. Freedom from anxiety may seem impossible, but it’s not. Your mind matters to God, and He wants more for you. Let’s learn how to put an ...
05.28.2023 Moving Past Rejection \| Been There \| Part 8 Have you ever experienced rejection? It hurts. Jesus was rejected by His own family, so He knows what it’s like. But how He responded was revolutionary—and it could help you move past the pain holding you back. Let’s begin overcoming ...
05.21.2023 Break the Anger Cycle \| Been There \| Part 7 What makes you angry? The answer is different for everyone. And if we’re honest, it’s probably not just one thing—a lot of things make us angry. There were things that made Jesus angry too. What did He do when He ...
05.14.2023 When They Take You For Granted \| Been There \| Part 6 Do you ever feel like people are taking you for granted? You do so much, but you often feel unseen. Jesus knows what that’s like because He’s been there. How do you respond when you feel under-appreciated? We’re talking about ...
05.07.2023 When Past Hurts Still Hurt \| Been There \| Part 5 Is there something painful in your past or present, and you’re not sure what to do? In Isaiah 53:3, the Bible describes Jesus as a man of suffering, familiar with pain. He’s experienced abuse—He’s been there. In this message, we’re ...
04.30.2023 When the Urge Is Too Strong \| Been There \| Part 4 The Bible says God won't allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear (1 Corinthians 10:13). Sometimes that seems impossible—especially when temptation is so strong. Like you, Jesus has been there. He faced the most intense temptation anyone ...
04.23.2023 Ready to Quit \| Been There \| Part 3 Is there an area of your life where you’re ready to quit? Even though it might feel like you have to endure this difficult time alone, you don’t. Jesus knows what it’s like to feel frustrated and discouraged—He’s been there. ...
04.16.2023 Why Is God So Slow? \| Been There \| Part 2 Sometimes one of the most challenging parts of faith is waiting for God. It might be hard to imagine, but Jesus knows what it’s like to wait. He understands the frustration you feel. In this message, we’ll learn how to ...
04.09.2023 Stop Controlling That \| Been There \| Part 1 Are there areas of life you’re constantly trying to control? In Proverbs 3:5, the Bible tells us to trust in the Lord with all of our heart. But how is that possible? In this Easter message, we’re learning how to ...
04.02.2023 Finding Peace in Your Panic \| Miracles \| Part 3 When life storms in and you're facing something you don't understand, panic can overwhelm you. But it's possible to find peace in your panic. We're learning how in this message.
03.26.2023 Your Miracle Requires Movement \| Miracles \| Part 2 In Matthew 17, Jesus said if we have the faith of a mustard seed, we can move mountains. But what if we don’t want to move a mountain? What if we just want the pain to stop or the relationship ...
03.19.2023 Waiting for a Miracle \| Miracles \| Part 1 Are you waiting for a miracle? Maybe you have unanswered prayers, and you’re not sure God even cares. Let’s learn how to build our faith and trust God has good things in store for us in this message.
03.12.2023 You in Five Years \| The Power to Change \| Part 6 During The Power to Change, we’ve learned what we need to do to start godly habits and break bad ones. In this message, we’ll get the last piece of the puzzle and learn how consistency can make our results last ...
03.05.2023 You Don’t Win By Trying \| The Power to Change \| Part 5 Everyone likes to win. It’s fun to win a game or a race. But how do you train for life? How do you train to win at things like marriage, health, or your relationship with God? We’re talking about it ...
02.26.2023 Break the Cycle That’s Breaking Your Life \| The Power to Change \| Part 4 During The Power to Change, we’ve been talking about creating new habits to build lasting change. But what about those habits we need to break? The ones that might be holding us back from the life God wants for us. ...
02.19.2023 Holy Habits \| The Power to Change: Part 3 We don’t always see the potential in small beginnings, but God does. In Zechariah 4:10, the Bible tells us not to despise small beginnings because the Lord rejoices to see the work begin. In this message, you’ll learn how to ...
02.12.2023 The World’s Most Overlooked Mental Health Problem This message was originally presented as a part of a series called Peace of Mind. Find out more about the series here: www.life.church/peaceofmind Our current series, 30-Second Theology, can only be seen at a Life.Church location or at Life.Church Online. ...
02.05.2023 Stop the Negative Self-Talk \| The Power to Change: Part 2 Do you ever wonder why you make certain choices? Maybe you wanted to make a change in your life but just couldn’t stick to it. In this message, we’re getting to the bottom of why we do the things we ...
01.29.2023 When You’re Sick of Being Stuck \| The Power to Change: Part 1 Few things in life are more frustrating than knowing you need to change, trying to change, but not actually changing. If you’re sick of feeling stuck, it’s possible to find The Power to Change so you can start living the ...
01.22.2023 Letting Go of Loneliness \| We Are the Church: Part 3 No matter your age or relationship status, we all need friends who encourage us and point us toward Jesus. Do you have friends like that? If not, how do you find them? And how can you become that friend for ...
01.15.2023 The Miracle You Need Most \| We Are the Church: Part 2 Jesus didn’t come for the righteous, He came for sinners—for people in need. He performed miracles and transformed lives. How can we share the hope of Jesus with everyone we meet? Let’s find out in this message.
01.08.2023 3 Mindsets for a Better Year \| We Are the Church: Part 1 We've seen God do more than we could ask, think, or imagine through you—the people of Life.Church. And we believe He has even more good things in store for each of us. In this message, we’re learning three church mindsets ...
01.01.2023 Throw Away Your To-Do List \| Start Fresh Are you stepping into the new year with excitement and anticipation? Or do you feel worn out and overwhelmed from the weight of the last year? No matter how you’re feeling, we have an opportunity to Start Fresh in 2023. ...
12.29.2022 The Best of 2022 Sometimes, in order to move forward, it’s helpful to remember where you’ve been. In The Best of 2022, we’re taking a look back at the best of Life.Church messages this year and looking forward to what’s next in 2023.
12.25.2022 The Power of a Memory \| Holy Moments: Part 4 Have you ever had a moment become a meaningful memory? It might not have seemed significant at the time, but now you hold the memory close to your heart. In this Christmas message, we’re learning how to recognize and embrace ...
12.18.2022 To Hell With Hesitation \| Holy Moments: Part 3 God chose shepherds to share the news that Jesus was born. Can you imagine how they felt? Humbled, inadequate, and insecure. How would you feel? What would you do if God asked you to do something big? In this message, ...
12.11.2022 Life Is Measured in Moments \| Holy Moments: Part 2 Have you ever had to let go of something you didn’t want to? It can be scary because you don’t have control anymore. In Proverbs 3:5, the Bible tells us to trust in the Lord with all of our heart, ...
12.04.2022 When It’s Hard to Obey \| Holy Moments: Part 1 Sometimes, it’s hard to obey. You know what’s right, but in the moment, it can be tough to choose obedience to God. How can you learn to make choices that honor God even when it’s hard? In this message, we’ll ...
11.27.2022 Inside Pastor Craig & Amy’s Marriage \| Q&A With Rachel Cruz \| Save the Date: Part 5e Pastor Craig and Amy have been married for 31 years and have learned a lot about marriage, relationships, and intimacy. In this interview-style message, our pastors are answering relationship questions and sharing what makes their marriage strong so you can ...
11.20.2022 4 Lies That Destroy Marriages \| Save the Date: Part 4 What do you say to yourself when you think about your relationship? Do you speak encouraging, faith-filled words? Or are your thoughts filled with doubt, anger, or fear? Let's learn how to defeat the dangerous lies that can destroy our ...
11.13.2022 5 Signs You’re Dating the Wrong Person \| Save the Date: Part 3 Even though your relationship started off great, you’re beginning to realize your beliefs don’t line up. What do you do? Learn what red flags to look out for as we talk about five signs you’re dating the wrong person.
11.06.2022 3 Qualities You Need Before Marriage \| Save the Date: Part 2
10.30.2022 Why Most Marriages Don’t Work \| Save the Date: Part 1 Do you wonder why most relationships don’t work? How can you avoid relationship killers? In this message, we’re learning how to have relationships that last. Find guides, stories, and wisdom to help you find confidence, peace, and direction in any ...
10.23.2022 It Starts With You \| Overflow: Part 4 Whoever finds God, finds life. It’s not just something nice to say—it’s true! In this message, we’ll hear stories of change from people in our church who’ve found hope, healing, and life in Jesus.

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