Life Community Church
On this page you can hear weekend messages from our Life Community Church teaching team, as well as life transforming stories. Life Community Church is a place for family, a place for relationships, and a place where those who call themselves followers of Jesus can belong. Join us in Columbia Illinois, or learn more about us by visiting us at lifeillinois.org.
Episodes
389 episodes
She Wakes | Anna: A Testament of Faithful Waiting and Hope in Advent
Have you ever wondered what 84 years of faithful waiting looks like? Meet Anna, a remarkable prophetess who never left the temple, dedicating herself to worship through fasting and prayer. When Mary and Joseph brought baby Jesus for consecratio...
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Joseph | Christmas Stories | Week 2
Have you ever felt overlooked or unseen? Through Joseph's untold story in the Christmas narrative, Pastor Jamey Bridges reveals how God's perspective transforms our trials into triumph. Drawing from Matthew 1, we discover that Joseph—tho...
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Overcoming Shame | Christmas Stories | Week 1
Have you ever felt trapped by shame, unable to move forward in your faith journey? In this powerful message, Pastor Jamey Bridges unpacks Mary's extraordinary story to reveal how God transforms lives through surrender and trust. Through vivid b...
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Shane Dabbs | Shame Transformed: A Journey of Hope
Have you ever felt trapped by the weight of your past? In a powerful testimony of God's transformative grace, Shane Dabbs vulnerably shares his journey from shame to freedom after a devastating choice in his youth. Through raw honesty about his...
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Unwavering Yes | Eric Hoffman | Stories | Week 12
Have you ever wondered what one simple "yes" to God could spark? Learn more about World Serve by clicking the link. https://form.jotform.com/253027131493148When Pas...
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God Still Speaks | Stories | Week 11
What a powerful moment unfolds as Pastor Jamey Bridges invites us to confront the noise of our distracted world and tune into God's ever-present voice! In this timely message, he masterfully weaves together the story of noise-canceling headphon...
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Dustin Hulting | Transformed by the HolySpirit
In this compelling podcast episode, Dustin Hulting shares his powerful journey from loneliness and addiction to a vibrant faith in God. Raised in a family of "holiday Christians," Dustin battled depression and pornography addiction until a pivo...
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She Wakes | Embracing the Call: Women of Faith and Obedience
Have you ever wondered what a mother's heart feels like when God asks the impossible? Elizabeth's story of unexpected joy in her old age reveals the power of faithful obedience. Join Kelly, Jodi, and Mattea as they unpack this remarkable accoun...
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Salt & Pepper | Stories | Week 10
Have you ever wondered how a simple word of encouragement could transform someone's faith journey? In Acts 11, we meet Barnabas, whose nickname literally means "son of encouragement"—and his story reveals how seasoning our relationships with bo...
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“Christy Kobernus — Becoming Who God Made Me to Be”
Today’s guest, Christy Kobernus, shares a powerful story of identity, faith, and transformation. From a young age, Christy wrestled with questions of who she really was. She grew up in church, learning all the right thing...
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Doubter's Faith | Stories | Week 9
Have you ever felt caught between faith and doubt, wondering if God is still working even when life doesn't match your expectations? In Pastor Jamey Bridges' powerful message, he explores how even John the Baptist—whom Jesus ...
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"From Trials to Triumph: Amy Purdy's Walk with Christ"
Have you ever felt trapped, wondering if God could bring beauty from brokenness? Amy's powerful journey from a 16-year abusive marriage reveals how God's faithfulness shines brightest in our darkest moments. Through counseling, courage, and an ...
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She Wakes | We Are Called To Be Harvester's
In this episode of "She Wakes," we delve into the compelling story of the Samaritan woman at the well and her transformative encounter with Jesus. Discover how this seemingly ordinary meeting reveals extraordinary truths about identity, redempt...
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Lukewarm Awakening | Stories | Week 8
In this powerful sermon, Pastor Jamey Bridges challenges the modern church with a sobering message from Revelation 3 about spiritual complacency. Through the lens of the ancient Laodicean church—wealthy but spiritually lukewarm—he masterfully c...
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Navigating Trials: Faith, Community, and God's Plan | Life's Lessons with Jamey, Mike, & Shaun
In a powerful exploration of trials and transformation, Pastor Jamey Bridges shares how a sudden ministry transition 15 years ago became the catalyst for Life Community Church's birth. What seemed like a devastating setback—leaving youth minist...
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Trials Transformed | Stories | Week 7
Have you ever felt lost in life's darkest valleys? In a powerful message drawn from John 13-14, Pastor Jamey vulnerably shares his own story of unexpected job loss and career upheaval—revealing how God transforms our trials into testimonies of ...
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Finding Strength in Tragedy: The Crawford Story | Scotty & Tara Bryant
In a powerful testament to faith amidst unimaginable loss, Scotty & Tara share their raw, ongoing journey of grieving their 15-year-old son, Crawford, whose light continues to shine brightly through the community that cherished him. Their s...
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She Wakes | Martha & Mary
Join Kayce & Jodi as they take a deeper look into Jesus and his "Favorite Sisters."
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Rooted Resilience | Stories | Week 6
What if the most powerful sermons come not from comfort, but from chains? In a compelling message drawn from Ephesians 3, Pastor Jamey Bridges explores how the Apostle Paul's prison letters reveal an extraordinary perspective on purpose in pain...
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Halloween | Condemnation | Marriage | Life's Lessons with Pastor Jamey, Mike, & Shaun
Should Christians participate in Halloween? What happens if you're playing marriage? What is the difference between condemnation and conviction? This week on Life's Lesson, Pastors Jamey Bridges, Mike Ploen, and Shaun Williamson tac...
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Sanctified Living | Stories | Week 5
In a powerful message about spiritual transformation, Pastor Jamey Bridges challenges us to embrace God's process of sanctification – the journey of becoming more like Christ. Through a compelling exploration of biblical truth, he reveals how o...
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The Wedding At Youth Group That Went Viral | Beauty From Ashes | Jason and Amanda Harris
Has anyone ever wondered if a single decision could completely transform their life? For Amanda and Jason Harris, saying "yes" to God's conviction about marriage led to an unforgettable wedding at youth group that went viral. Their powerful sto...
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