Liquid Church With Pastor Tim Lucas

Ever feel lost? Life can be confusing and that's when it's most challenging to find faith. Listen in as Pastor Tim looks at the popular series Lost and discusses how to find faith during crisis.

Lots of families are dysfunctional. But is it true God doesn't allow "perfect people" in His family? Discover the secret of grace as Pastor Tim explores the theme in Oscar winner " Little Miss Sunshine."

What do Jesus and Jack Bauer have in common? Part 2 of "Hollywood Jesus: Glimpses of God on the Silver Screen"

Part 1 of "Hollywood Jesus: Glimpses of God on the Silver Screen." Find out what Clark Kent has in common with the Savior of the world. www.LiquidChurch.com

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In Acts 6, we learn that the explosive growth of the Early Church was threatened by-- of all things-- a hospitality crisis. What seemed like a trivial task ("waiting on tables") was actually critical to their larger mission of changing the world. It was only when a "Strategic Seven" team of leaders stepped up to the plate and said "Count on me! I'll serve!" that the problem was resolved. And more: "the Word of God spread" (Acts 6.7). In a Christian church that's "on mission" we learn there are no insignificant tasks. Every member serves a strategic purpose pre-planned by God-- in many ways, we've been "saved to serve." Listen in (and get involved!) as Pastor Tim makes the case for Strategic Service-- investing your heart and hands in the place of greatest demand. Wanna serve and help with our Easter Launch? Email Laura to get involved. Part 1 of “Saved to Serve.” www.LiquidChurch.com pastortim@liquidchurch.com

“In God we trust.” Those four little words appear on the back of every bill in our wallets. They’re easy to read, but harder to live out. It’s clear from the Bible that God is intensely interested in our finances. After all, Jesus talked more about money and possessions than about heaven or hell combined. That’s because the real issue behind money is trust. And the way we choose to spend our money speaks volumes about where our hearts are. Listen in as Pastor Tim explores God’s plan for our money, and discover how you can upgrade your fuzzy financial life to High Definition quality this year. Part 4 of “High Definition Living.” www.LiquidChurch.com pastortim@liquidchurch.com

Faith is NOT a private thing-- that's one of the great misconceptions of the spiritual life! In a world that values independence & self-reliance, we can be tempted to "go it alone" when it comes to growing spiritually. Yet, the writer of Hebrews warns that to "privatize" our faith is to cut us off from the environment where God stretches us the most-- in the community of life-on-life fellowship with other believers. Do you have traveling partners for your spiritual journey? Or are you a Lone Ranger Christian? Listen in as Pastor Tim describes God's design for growing your faith through authentic spiritual community. Part 3 of "High-Definition Living." www.LiquidChurch.com pastortim@liquidchurch.com

Got family? According to Ephesians, the church isn’t just a building… it’s a family, made up of regular folks just like you and me who commit their time, talents, and treasures to living life God’s way. And if you’re a member of the family, you’ve got to spend time in a High Definition home -- one with five key environments, specifically designed for HD Living! Listen in as Pastor Tim leads a guided tour of God’s house. From the foyer to the kitchen, step inside and check out each of the five environments in God’s blueprint for living, growing, and loving as a member of His family. Part 2 of “High Definition Living.” www.LiquidChurch.com pastortim@liquidchurch.com

Do you live in HD? If your life were being transmitted through a TV set, what would it look like? A black and white set with a blurry image…or a hi-res screen with crystal-clear clarity and focus? Wherever you are on the spectrum, God provides a clear plan for upgrading to life in HD. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus makes two “high definition” statements that boil the Christian life down to its core – and highlight five “channels” that tune us into life with God. If you’re ready to upgrade to life in HD this year, listen in as Pastor Tim explores God’s game plan for bringing focus and resolution to the areas of your life that matter most. Part 1 of “High Definition Living.” www.LiquidChurch.com pastortim@liquidchurch.com

Christmas is the time for peace on earth and good toward men – right? We all have high hopes for the day to be picture perfect, but if we’re honest, family dysfunction and relational brokenness often leave us feeling more stressed out than serene. And in the midst of all of our concerns, the “Christ” in Christmas seems to evaporate. So is it possible to have a genuine, heartfelt day of authentic connection in the midst of all the craziness? In Matthew 1, we discover the answer – and it may surprise you! Listen in as Pastor Tim explores who’s really the reason for the season, and discover how to have a truly Merry Christmas. www.LiquidChurch.com pastortim@liquidchurch.com

Gifts can say a lot about how well we know the recipient. After all, it’s no easy task to find the perfect gift for an acquaintance you just met or distant relatives you hardly ever see. But when you truly understand who someone is, you can offer a meaningful gift they’ll actually appreciate. So, how well did the wise men really know Jesus? They traveled quite a distance to give him their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But were their presents the equivalent of a modern day gift card? Or were they more significant? As Christmas draws near, what kinds of gifts does Jesus value from us? Listen in as Pastor Tim explores the surprising meaning behind the gold, frankincense, and myrrh and find out what the Magi knew that first Christmas that wise men still know today. Part 3 of “Rediscovering the Nativity.” www.LiquidChurch.com pastortim@liquidchurch.com

Everybody hurts. When Joseph learns his fiancé is pregnant with a child that isn’t his, he could have focused on his public humiliation and heartbreak. But instead of seeking payback for his pain, Joseph takes another route. In Matthew 1, we glimpse two qualities within this seemingly ordinary teenage boy that reveal exactly why God hand selected him to serve as Jesus’ earthly father. Listen in as Pastor Tim explores Joseph’s role in the Nativity story, and find out how his inner character reflects God’s heart for His people. Part 2 of the message series “Rediscovering the Nativity.” www.LiquidChurch.com pastortim@liquidchurch.com

There’s something about Mary. Or at least God thought so when He chose her to give birth to Jesus and launch His plan of redemption for the world. Why Mary? Young, poor, female, oppressed -- she had every strike against her. But in Luke 1, we learn a secret about her inner qualities that capture God's attention. Like Mary, we may feel insignificant. But if God can use an unmarried pregnant teen for an epic purpose, why not you? Why not me? Listen in as Pastor Tim shares Mary’s story and the true meaning of Christmas. Part 1 of the message series “Rediscovering the Nativity.” www.LiquidChurch.com pastortim@liquid.com

Only “crazy people” hear voices, right? I mean, it’s one thing to believe that God hears our prayers-- but it’s something else to believe He talks back! In 1 Samuel 3, we find a story about a young boy who heard God’s voice and prayed a dangerous prayer: “Use me.” Two simple words that God finds impossible to resist. Ever feel like your prayer life is just a monologue instead of a back-and-forth conversation with God? Listen in as Pastor Tim discusses how to position yourself to hear God’s voice in Part 4 of “Vertical: Communicating with God.” www.LiquidChurch.com pastortim@liquidchurch.com

Nobody likes to be a pest. But what happens when we get put on Call Waiting-- and our prayers seem to go unheard or unanswered? In Luke 11, Jesus tells us to hit the redial button-- to keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking. Why? Because our Heavenly Father-- far from being bothered by our repeated requests-- is often moved by our bold persistence! Listen in as Pastor Tim tackles the subject of unanswered prayer in part 3 of "Vertical: Communicating with God." www.LiquidChurch.com pastortim@liquidchurch.com

This past week, a bag of unopened & unread "Letters to God" were discovered off a beach in Atlantic City. Some of the prayer requests were comical (a man asking God to let him win the lottery, twice), others were heartbreaking (a distraught teen begging forgiveness for an abortion). Does God hear such prayers? Does He respond to our sincere requests? Or are they just an expression of our deepest hopes that-- in the end-- go unanswered... drifting out to sea-- like a lost message in a bottle? In Luke 11, Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray. And what He invites them to pray for might surprise you. After listening to Pastor Tim's message, take a moment to POST YOUR #1 PRAYER REQUEST on the LiquidChurch.com website. What would you ask God for if you were absolutely confident He was listening? Part 2 of the message series "Vertical: Communicating with God" www.LiquidChurch.com

According to Gallup polls, more Americans will pray this week than will exercise, drive a car, go to work, or have sex! Nine in ten of us pray regularly, and 3 out of 4 claim to pray every day. We pray about all sorts of things: our jobs, families, money, relationships, health, and direction in life. Yet, most folks wonder: Does it make any difference? When Jesus taught his disciples to pray, it wasn't for magical powers, instant wealth, or trouble-free living. Rather, he invited them to connect with the One who already knew their needs. Listen in as Pastor Tim discusses how Prayer is about a relationship-- about an authentic, honest-to-God conversation between a Father and his beloved children. Part 1 of the message series "Vertical: Communicating with God." www.liquidchurch.com pastortim@liquidchurch.com