Life.Church with Craig Groeschel

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.

Man in the Mirror, Part 1: The Love of God

30 May 2015
00:38:38

You were never meant to be perfect. You were created to be loved. So why is it so hard to love ourselves? It's not a simple answer. Maybe it's time to take a look at your relationship with the Man in the Mirror.

Pray, Part 4: How Do I Know What’s Best?

23 May 2015
00:36:48

Prayers aren't empty words hurled at the sky. They’re conversations—in fact, they're the most important conversations of our lives. Find out just how much it matters when you Pray.

Pray, Part 3: Unity

16 May 2015
00:36:15

Prayers aren't empty words hurled at the sky. They’re conversations—in fact, they're the most important conversations of our lives. Find out just how much it matters when you Pray.

Pray, Part 2: Active In Sharing Your Faith

9 May 2015
00:36:32

Prayers aren't empty words hurled at the sky. They’re conversations—in fact, they're the most important conversations of our lives. Find out just how much it matters when you Pray.

Pray, Part 1: Strengthened With Power

2 May 2015
00:36:37

Prayers aren't empty words hurled at the sky. They’re conversations—in fact, they're the most important conversations of our lives. Find out just how much it matters when you Pray.

I Deserve It, Part 4: I Deserve To Be Counted Out, But He Gave Me Another Chance

27 Apr 2015
00:36:41

How different would the world look if everyone got what they deserved? Would your salary be the same? What would our prisons look like? Would nice guys finish first or last? God knows what we deserve. See if that's what we get in I Deserve It.

I Deserve It, Part 3: I Deserve Rejection, But He Gave Me Acceptance

26 Apr 2015
00:36:37

How different would the world look if everyone got what they deserved? Would your salary be the same? What would our prisons look like? Would nice guys finish first or last? God knows what we deserve. See if that's what we get in I Deserve It.

I Deserve It, Part 2: I Deserve Condemnation But He Gave Me Mercy

11 Apr 2015
00:36:58

How different would the world look if everyone got what they deserved? Would your salary be the same? What would our prisons look like? Would nice guys finish first or last? God knows what we deserve. See if that's what we get in I Deserve It.

I Deserve It, Part 1: I Deserve Death But He Gave Me Life

3 Apr 2015
00:35:12

How different would the world look if everyone got what they deserved? Would your salary be the same? What would our prisons look like? Would nice guys finish first or last? God knows what we deserve. See if that's what we get in I Deserve It.

Don’t Stop, Part 2: It Will Happen

28 Mar 2015
00:36:12

The finish line. The goal. What are you working toward? Obstacles and trials will come and go, but one thing can always remain constant on your journey. Keep your eyes on the prize because good things happen when you Don’t Stop.

Don’t Stop, Part 1: Don’t Stop On Six

21 Mar 2015
00:35:10

The finish line. The goal. What are you working toward? Obstacles and trials will come and go, but one thing can always remain constant on your journey. Keep your eyes on the prize because good things happen when you Don’t Stop.

Chasing Light, Part 2: Greed

14 Mar 2015
00:37:11

Light brings clarity. It’s the catalyst for growth. It helps us find our way. Life simply can’t happen without light—and there’s nowhere it shines brighter than at its source. Get a better glimpse in Chasing Light.

Chasing Light, Part 1: Pride

7 Mar 2015
00:35:34

Light brings clarity. It’s the catalyst for growth. It helps us find our way. Life simply can’t happen without light—and there’s nowhere it shines brighter than at its source. Get a better glimpse in Chasing Light.

God Never Said That, Part 4: It Doesn’t Matter What You Believe

28 Feb 2015
00:36:25

We love offering little nuggets of advice, support, or sympathy. They come in handy when we want people to feel better. But what if the guidance you’re giving or receiving just isn’t true? What if God Never Said That?

God Never Said That, Part 3: It Doesn’t Matter What You Do

21 Feb 2015
00:37:05

We love offering little nuggets of advice, support, or sympathy. They come in handy when we want people to feel better. But what if the guidance you’re giving or receiving just isn’t true? What if God Never Said That?

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