Temptation

If you were to define ‘the greatest evil,’ you might think of murder, child abuse, or human trafficking. C.S. Lewis mentions something else: pride. He considers this the ultimate rebellion against God, from which all other sins spring. In this reading plan, we want to explore what the Bible says about pride and which consequences pride has for our lives.

Pride. The Great Sin.

When the devil knocks, you don’t always hear it. Right? He’d rather sneak in an open door. He’s the deceiver, destroyer, and accuser who will do anything to cover up God’s love and truth. He didn’t want this Life.Church Bible Plan written, and He definitely doesn’t want you or your LifeGroup to read it. But that’s another battle God's about to win.

When The Devil Knocks

Shame is one of the enemy’s most subtle weapons. It whispers lies about our worth, our past, and our place in God’s family. It convinces us we’re too broken, too stained, too far gone. But this week, we are reminding ourselves of the truth: in Christ, we are fully forgiven, completely loved, and truly free. 

Breaking Free From Shame

Gossip is everywhere: it's something that we all experience. No one is safe from its tantalizing lure and poisonous effects. Thankfully, the Bible is bursting with wisdom on the subject. This 7-day devotional will arm followers of Christ with the biblical weapons we need to resist gossip in all its forms. Let this devotional be your first step in winning the War of the Wagging Tongue.—Matthew C. Mitchell

Resisting Gossip

Elijah went through a wilderness as well as the apostle Paul. Even our Lord Jesus was led into a wilderness after being filled with the Holy Spirit. The wilderness experience is a tough time in which we endure spiritual afflictions. Not only can we overcome our wilderness experiences, but we can also shorten them by the way we respond.

Spiritual Wilderness

Fight or flight: when temptation comes knocking on our door, what is the proper response? In this reading plan, we will look at how to identify the areas of sin that keep tripping us up, the role that our faith community must play in overcoming habitual sin, and what our response should be when we see a brother or sister in Christ struggling with sin.

When Temptation Comes: Run to Jesus

We live under a daily assault of thoughts and ideas–some true and some false. And perhaps the most dangerous ideas we allow to live in our minds are the lies we believe about ourselves. They magnify failure, steal our joy, keep us from love, and prevent us from realizing all of God’s plans for us. Join us as we call out the lies and replace them with God’s truth.

Lies I Believe Part 5: God Won't Give Me More Than I Can Handle

Wouldn't it be great if you lost the ability (and desire) to sin as soon as you became a believer? In Romans 4-8, Paul shares with us the power of the gospel to keep us from sinning, and Through the Word guides you through it in just eight minutes a day.

Romans Explained Part 2 | I'm Saved. Now How Do I Stop Sinning?

Having won 10 Grammy Awards, CeCe Winans has not forgotten the reason why she makes music - to bring the listener encouragement, joy, and love. In this 4-day devotional, in partnership with The Overflow Christian Music Streaming Service, CeCe shares the heart and application behind 4 songs from her latest album "Let Them Fall in Love."