Lifehouse Messages

What is prayer? How do you pray? Find out what the Lord’s Prayer means and how we can apply it to our daily lives!

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JESUS: THIS IS HOW TO PRAY "OUR FATHER ..."

Matthew 6:9-13 NIV

Jeremiah 29:11 NLT

Philippians 4:19 NLT

Ephesians 4:26-27 NLT

Luke 10:21 NLT

Philippians 1:3 MSG

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• PRAISE FIRST
• PURPOSE
• PROVISION
• (PERSONAL) PEACE
• PROTECTION

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Connect Group Questions:

• What does the Lord’s Prayer teach us about talking to God?
• Why do we ask for God's kingdom to come in our prayers, as mentioned in Matthew 6:10? (Jeremiah 29:11)
• How does asking for our daily bread in Matthew 6:11 help us rely on God? (Philippians 4:19 NLT)
• In Matthew 6:12, we ask for forgiveness. Why is forgiving others important in our lives? (Ephesians 4:26-27 NLT)
• What does asking for protection from the evil one in Matthew 6:13 teach us about facing challenges?
• How often should we pray? (Philippians 1:3 MSG)

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It is resurrection Sunday! Jesus is alive! Tune in to this week’s message to find out how the Saviour of the World rose from the grave.

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Resurrection Celebration

Romans 6:23 NIV

Luke 24:1-7 NIV

Acts 1:3 NIV

1 Corinthians 15:2-8 NIV

John 20:14-18 NIV

Luke 24:32-34 NIV

Luke 24:36-43 NIV

• Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
• Woman at the Tomb
• Peter
• Two on the road to Emmaus
• Disciples at Night

Connect Group Questions:

• What did the women find when they went to Jesus' tomb? (Luke 24:1-7 NIV)
• Why did Jesus show he was not a ghost to his disciples? (Luke 24:36-43 NIV)
• Why was it important for Jesus to prove he was alive to the disciples? How is it still important to us today? (Acts 1:3 NIV)

What hope do we now have because of the empty tomb of Jesus? (Romans 6:23 NIV)

It is the week of crucifixion and Jesus’s death on the cross. Why did he, an innocent man, have to die? Who was impacted by this event? What is the purpose of the cross? This week we dive into the stories surrounding the death of Jesus.

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The Cross and Jesus's Cry of Victory

John 19:28-30 NIV

Matthew 27:54 NIV

Mark 15:39 CSB

Mark 15:13-14 NIV

John 19:1 NLT

Matthew 8:5-7,13 NIV

Luke 23:32-34 NIV

Luke 23:44-47 NIV

John 19:25-27 NIV

1 Peter 2:22-25 ICB

Ephesians 1:7 NIV

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• The Centurion saw the wounding of Jesus, an innocent man
• That afternoon the Centurion saw the love of Jesus
• The Centurion saw powerful, supernatural events

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Connect Group Questions:

• Why did the centurion say Jesus was the Son of God after he died?
• Jesus showed compassion to those around him on the cross, even criminals. Why is that important to us? (Luke 23:32-34 NIV)
• What does Peter say we gain from Jesus' wounds? (1 Peter 2:22-25 ICB)
• What did Jesus’s blood give us? (Ephesians 1:7 NIV)

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Jesus went through a lot of pain leading up to the cross. This week we look into why he went through that pain and what was God’s purpose for Jesus.

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Why did Jesus go through so much pain? - A Father’s Love for Us

John 18:33-40 NIV

John 19:5-9 NIV

Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV

John 14:5-7 NIV

John 19:14-16 NIV

John 3:16-17 NIV

• Jesus Spoke Truth
• Jesus is the Son of God
• We Can Be in Relationship with God

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Connect Group Questions:

• Why did Pilate decide to crucify Jesus even though he found no basis for a charge against him?
• What does Jesus taking the curse for our wrongdoing on the cross mean for us today? (Galatians 3:13 NLT)
• Why is it significant that Jesus was willing to die for people who did not accept him? (John 1:11-13 NLT)
• How does Jesus' sacrifice on the cross show God's love for us? (John 3:16-17 NIV)

What is Communion and why do we celebrate it? Tune in this week to learn about the Last Supper and why it is important!

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The Last Supper & the Heart of Jesus

Mark 18:17-20 NLT

1 Timothy 2:4 ERV

Mark 14:22-26 NLT

Isaiah 53:5 NLT

Hebrews 9:14 NLT

1 Corinthians 5:14 NLT

• Communion is for everyone!
• Communion is powerful!
• Let’s eat, drink & celebrate

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Connect Group Questions:

• Why do we use bread and wine in communion? (Mark 14:22-26 ERV)
• Is communion for everyone?  (1Timothy 2:4 ERV)
• How should we feel when we take communion? (Mark 14:26 ERV) 
• Why is Jesus's sacrifice important in communion? (Hebrews 9:14 ERV)(Hebrews 10:19 ERV)

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Why Do People Love Jesus? Tune in for the start of our new series on Easter as we unpack the reason behind why people love Jesus!

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Why People Love Jesus

John 11:3-44 NIV

Psalm 56:8 NLT

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• Because He Cares Deeply
• Because He Gives Hope  
• Because He has the Power to Save and Heal (He Wants To!)

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Connect Group Questions:

• How did Jesus respond to Lazarus sickness? John 11:5-7, John 11:33-35, 38
• How do you feel when you lose something that is precious to you?
• How does God feel about our sorrow and pain? Psalm 58:8 NLT
• Is there some pain or sorrow in your life you would like to ask Jesus to help you with today?

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How can we find healing in the areas of love, marriage, and sex?

Join us this week for our last message in the series to find out how we can find healing in Jesus!

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What Does Jesus Do When We Fail?

How to Heal from Sexual Sin

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John 8:1-11 ERV

John 10:10 ERV

Ephesians 2:4-5 ERV

Philippians 2:13 ERV

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• Jesus Brings Life, Not Shame

• Jesus Loves Us Even Though He Knows Everything 

• Jesus Offers Grace So We Can Live a New Life

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Connect Group Questions:

• What does Jesus do when we sin? (Ephesians 2:4-5 ERV)

• Does Jesus accuse or judge us? What does Jesus bring instead? (John 10:10 ERV)

• What does it mean to have a new life? (2 Corinthians 5:17 ERV)

• Once we are freed from sin, is it ok to go back to our old ways? (John 8:3-11 ERV)

• How does Jesus ask us to change?

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How can we overcome temptation? This week, we learn practical ways on how to fight our battle with temptations.

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Why can’t I pray my Temptations Away?

Your plan to Overcome

Matthew 5:27-28 NLT

James 1:14-15 NLT

1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV

Genesis 39:6b-12 NLT

2 Timothy 2:22 NLT

1 Corinthians 6:18-20 NLT

Matthew 9:17 NLT

John 1:5 NIV

1 John 1:9 NLT

James 5:16 NLT

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Have a plan

Run

Accountability

Bring it to the light

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Connect Group Questions:

• Where do temptations come from and what do they lead to? (James 1:14-15 NLT)

• Is there a way to conquer temptation? (1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV)

• How can we “run” when we are tempted? (2 Timothy 2:22 NLT, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 NLT)

• Why is it good to tell others about our sins, and how can we make it easier for people to share? (1 John 1:9 NLT, James 5:16 NLT)

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What is God's plan for marriage? Join us this week to discover God's plan for marriage and how we enjoy that amazing plan!

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What is God’s Plan for Marriage?

Song of Solomon 4:1 NLT

Matthew 19:4-6 NLT

Ephesians 5:28-29 NLT

Matthew 19:5 NLT

1 Corinthians 7:2-3 NLT

1 Corinthians 7:5 NLT

Ephesians 4:26-27 NLT

Philippians 1:6 AMP

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• Our Spouse Comes First

• We are to Leave and to Cleave (Strongly Stick to)

• God Planned Sex for Marriage

• Marriages Built on Grace and Truth

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What does God say about love, marriage, and sex?

Tune in for the start of our new series on relationships as we unpack what God says about sex, gender, and partnership.

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God’s ’Very Good’ Design - Marriage & Gender

Matthew 19:4-6 NIV

Genesis 1:26-27, 31 NIV

Genesis 2:20b-25 NIV

Psalm 33:20 NIV

Psalm 139:13-18 NIV

John 1:12-13 NIV

Luke 20:34-35 NIV

1. You are Beautifully Made

2. We are all called to be a ‘Child of God'

Connect Group Questions:

• What is God’s ‘Very Good’ plan? (Genesis 1:26-27, 31 NIV)(Genesis 2:20b-25 NIV)

• What is God’s plan for sexuality/gender? (Matthew 19:4-6 NIV)

• What are the benefits/blessings of following God’s plans?

• What does Jesus say about marriage? (Matthew 19:4-6)

• When you think of marriage, do you have a positive or a negative view? Why?

• How did God make us? How does Psalm 139:18 encourage you?