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
382 episodes
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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She Wakes | Bathsheba
In this episode, Kelly, Kayce, and Jess dive into the story of Bathsheba—looking beyond the surface to see God’s redemption, faithfulness, and the lessons her journey offers us today.
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Messy Redemption | Stories | Week 4
Have you ever felt God pursuing you relentlessly, even when you were running in the opposite direction? Pastor Jamey Bridges shares the powerful story of Paul's radical transformation from Christian persecutor to passionate preacher, revealing ...
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The Pattern of a Spirt-Filled Life | Stories | Week 3
What does it mean to truly live in the power of the Holy Spirit? Through the story of Peter and John healing a lame beggar, Pastor Shaun Williamson reveals four essential components: live consistently in everyday moments, listen intently for di...
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This is Life | When a Professor Said "It’s Not Real" | Will Ailey
Will Ailey thought college was about parties, friends, and maybe earning a degree along the way. But one day in a philosophy of religion class, his professor threw down a challenge: “No one can prove Christianity is real.
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