180 Life Church

CS Lewis wrote a series of short stories that were designed to tell pieces of the story of Jesus.  The Lion, the witch, and the wardrobe is one such story and points to the work that Jesus has done for us.  Join us as Pastor Josh unpacks this movie with a biblical foundation. 

In a time of discord and controversy, what does it look like for God's church to be united?  How can we move forward together in unity when everything seems to be pulling us apart?  Join us as Pastor Josh unpacks what it can look like for us to be fully aligned as we move forward on mission with Jesus. 

Our possessions can sometimes be the biggest hindrance in our relationship with God and others. Crystal Hall, our Women's Ministry Director, unpacks the story of the Rich Young Ruler and asks the question, can you live with less so that more of God can live in you?

Often we look at Spiritual Disciplines that are for the hyper spiritual.  What if I told you that practices like Sabbath are for you! A day of rest is something you were designed to require and is something that has the potential to make all the difference in you walk with Jesus.  Join us as Pastor Josh unpacks how Sabbath isn't just the rule, it's the design. 

We live in a world full of noise and distractions. Our attention is constantly being pulled from one thing to another. In all of this white noise, God calls us to be alone and quiet with Him. Today we are going to look at the Spiritual Discipline of Silence and Solitude. We will see that Jesus models it and countless numbers of his apprentices down through human history have found life with God through it. While at first it sounds jarring and unachievable, by taking some simple steps we can enter into a regular rhythm of silence and solitude and in so doing we will be refreshed, renewed, and transformed.

Most of us know that we are tired, but few of us know where we can find rest.  Join us as we point you to where you can go to get the rest that your soul needs.  

We view interruptions as bad things, but that isn't the perspective that Jesus models for us. Join us as Pastor Josh unpacks how interruptions are often designed to be opportunities. Don't hurry through the interruption or you just might miss it. 

Have you ever felt short of time? Do you wish you had more time in your day? Join us as Pastor Josh unpacks what our schedules can and should look like as we intentionally follow Jesus. 

In a world that values busyness and loud, Jesus shows us that quieting ourselves and listening are more valuable. How can we tune our spiritual ears to hear His voice above all the noise? Crystal Hall, our Women's Ministry Director, shares how a life marked by listening to God transforms us, and why it should be a priority in our lives this year and beyond. 

When we think of heroes, we often have a vision of someone with superpowers saving the world from destruction. But what if we can all be heroes? It seems unlikely but, with God, it is true. We will look at the example of Moses. We will see that he comes up with a number of excuses as to why he can’t be a hero; why he can’t do what God is asking of him. But God has answers for all of Moses’ excuses and what we find is that while he did not have the position, the power, the skills, or the words to be a hero, none of that was an obstacle for God. We all probably have the same excuses as Moses, and God has the same responses for us. We can all be unlikely heroes and can be used by God to do remarkable things in 2024. All we have to do is be willing to step up and step in.

There are so many things that we hear or assume about the Christmas story that may not have been accurate for the time.  Join us as we unpack what the Christmas story looked like through the eyes of Mary and let it speak to how we respond to God's call on our lives. 

Too often the miraculous is made normal and we forget the awe and wonder we were always meant to carry.  Join us a Pastor Josh unpacks another perspective on the Christmas story and be reminded of the awe and wonder that is meant to accompany our Christmas celebration. 

The birth of Jesus has always meant different things to different people. Even back during the birth of Jesus, this was still true. Join us as Pastor Josh unpacks what the birth of Jesus meant for a counterfeit king.

Pastor Josh concludes our "Get in the Game" series with a message from Epheisans 6!

The world will persuade you to value the things of this world over the Kingdom of God. From wealth, success, power, accolades, youth, etc. How do we not fall for what it deems as worthy of our worship? How do we keep God at the center of our hearts when we're persuaded otherwise? This morning Crystal Hall, our Women's Ministry Director, dives deeper into this as we study Daniel 3 in our "Get in the Game" series.

Conflict is a part of having relationships in a fallen world. However, we aren't meant to fight the same way that the world fights. Join us as Pastor Josh unpacks what it looks like to handle conflict biblically.

There are a few things that we can do as disciples to experience a "spiritual speed burst" in our maturing in Christ.  One of those things is freedom in our finances.  Join us as Pastor Josh unpacks what living generously can look like. 

God, our Creator and Savior, gives us the opportunity to talk to Him. We do this through prayer. In this message we look at how Jesus taught his disciples to pray and in the same way teaches us. We discover that the purpose of prayer is to surrender our will to God, not to impose it on Him. After finding the right place to pray, we start by addressing God as our Heavenly Father, and then acknowledging who He is. We then dedicate our lives to His ways, and then petition for provision, pardon, and protection. By getting into the habit of praying regularly, we will see our lives transformed, as well as those of the people around us.

When it comes to being a disciple, how can I be great? Even the disciples argued about who was the greatest among them.  Join us a Pastor Josh talks about what it means to be great. 

When it comes to following Jesus, where am I called? Join us as Pastor Josh details how our mission field is where our feet are.