Life Community Church
246 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOn 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.
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This is Life | Ep 74 | Paul Thaggard, adopted 'twice' gives his life to the Lord and is adopted in the Family of Christ
April 18, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this Episode we sit down with Paul Thaggard. Paul grew up in the south and has a very unique adoption story. Furthermore, through a series of events, Paul found himself having an affair before he knew Christ. Listen in to hear the transformation story of Jesus in Paul's Life Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
She Wakes | Ep 8 | The Woman at the Well
April 16, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBListen in as the ladies continue their study of women in the Bible! This time they dive into the story of the Samaritan Woman in John 4. Listen in for an amazing conversation! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
Serve People | We Are Family
April 16, 2024 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBPastor Jamey continues the “We Are Family” series by talking about serving. He reminds us that when we are changed by the gospel of Jesus Christ we can’t help but serve people! Pastor also digs into what may keep us from serving people, and how we can become prideful. Listen in for a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 73 | Dustin Lolli, lead singer of Sanctus Real shares his story, how he got into music, life on the road and more
April 11, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBDustin Lolli is the lead singer of the Christian Band, Sanctus Real. We sit down with Dustin and talk all things from his salvation story, how he got into music, how he got into Sanctus Real and more. Listen in for a great conversation. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
Love Jesus | We are Family
April 09, 2024 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBPastor Jamey kicks off our “We are Family” series by reminding us that as a family, we are to love Jesus first! He speaks on what it means to be a part of the family of Christ. Listen in for a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 72 | Living in Victory with Pastor Jamey and the Life Leaders
April 04, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBPastor Jamey is joined by Pastor Shaun and Mike and they dive deeper into Pastor Jamey's message from Easter Sunday when he reminded us that Jesus gives us victory over all things! They lay out how we as Christians can live in victory. Listen in for a great conversation. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
She Wakes | Ep 7 | "The Follow Up” to the Women of the Easter Story
April 02, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBKayce, Jodi, Mattea, and Jess sit down and follow up on the last episode “The Women of the Easter story.” They dive deeper into the Death and Resurrection of Jesus, and the women involved in the story. Listen in for a great conversation. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
The Resurrection of Jesus | Easter at Life
April 02, 2024 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBPastor Jamey Bridges speaks at our Easter services on the resurrection of Jesus. Pastor reminds us that the Resurrection power of Jesus cancels out our past, present, and future sins. He also reminds us that Jesus gives us victory over all things! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 71 | Mark Burke shares how his pride and arrogance were transformed by Jesus
March 28, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this Episode, we sit down with Mark Burke. Mark is the "ring-leader" of what Pastor Jamey calls the "OG's" at LCC. Mark shares how from the moment he was saved in his twenties Jesus began to transform his pride and arrogance. He also shared how tithing completely changed everything for him. Listen in for a great conversation. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
The Death of Jesus | Easter at Life
March 25, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBPastor Mike Ploen delivers a message on the Death of Jesus in our Easter at Life series. He breaks down prophetic things that Jesus fulfilled in scripture, history and geography, and the purpose for why Jesus came and died on the cross. Listen in for a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 70 | The Boys are Back and Expand on the life of Jesus
March 21, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBPastor Jamey, Shaun, and Mike are back! They sit down and discuss this new series Easter at Life. This past Sunday, Pastor Jamey spoke on “The Life of Jesus.” One of the main points that Pastor Jamey drove home was that we need to be convinced that Jesus loves us. They dive deeper into this and the Life of Jesus message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
She Wakes | Ep 6 | The Women of the Easter Story
March 19, 2024 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBThe girls are back and this time, they are continuing their dive into women of the Bible by discussing the women of the Easter story. They also discuss how the different gospel writers wrote in a different style and why that is important to recognize and more. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
The Life of Jesus | Easter at Life
March 18, 2024 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBPastor Jamey kicks off our Easter series by talking about the Life of Jesus. We must be convinced that Jesus loves us! The greatest miracle is not that we love Jesus, but that Jesus loves us. Jesus paid the debt for our sins, and Jesus called sinners to repentance. Listen in for a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 69 | Jackie Holgate joins us to share his unique story of boarding school, Navajo Nation and more
March 14, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBPastor Jackie Holgate from Mountaintop Church in Arizona joins us while he was here this past Sunday. Jackie shares many unique and eye-opening stories of Navajo Nation, Boarding school and more. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
The Role of the Shepherd | Jackie Holgate
March 11, 2024 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBPastor Jackie Holgate joins us and brings an amazing word out of Psalm 23 about the role of the Shepherd. Pastor Jackie brings a unique perspective to this, as he himself was once a shepherd. Pastor Jackie tells us that shepherd provides, protects, and guides his sheep! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 68 | Naureen Frierdich shares how Jesus radically changed her marriage and life
March 07, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBAt the beginning of Naureen and her husband’s marriage they were not living for Jesus. When her husband Steve had a cycling friend who began to plant seeds into him. Steve began to read the Bible and was beginning to change, and at first, Naureen was “not falling for it.” However, there became a moment when Naureen began to seek Jesus for herself. Listen in for a phenomenal story. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
She Wakes | Ep 5 | “The Follow Up” to Song of Solomon
March 05, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBIn this Episode, the ladies debut a new segment called: “The Follow Up!” Kayce and Kelly bring on Mattea and Jess and they have a follow up to the previous She Wakes Episode when the ladies dove into all things sex, marriage, and Song of Solomon. Listen in for another amazing conversation. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
Intentionality Being the Family | Firm Foundation
March 04, 2024 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB“Where Purpose is unknown, abuse is inevitable.” In this message concluding our Firm Foundation Series, Pastor Jamey reminds us that the Bible says that we are Fiercely loved! He also dives into what it means to be a part of God’s Family. We belong to the Family of God! Listen in for a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
My Identity in Christ | Firm Foundation
March 04, 2024 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB“Where Purpose is unknown, abuse is inevitable.” In this message concluding our Firm Foundation Series, Pastor Jamey reminds us that the Bible says that we are Fiercely loved! He also dives into what it means to be a part of God’s Family. We belong to the Family of God! Listen in for a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 67 | Pastor Dobie joins us to dive deeper into Sunday's message
February 29, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBPastor Dobie joins Shaun, Jamey, and Mike, they first share some comical stories before diving deeper into Pastor Dobie's “Don’t Lose the Keys” message from this past Sunday. We also get to hear about Pastor Dobie’s ministry, Life Tribe. Life Tribe is passionate movement to restore hope to the 4 million Native American and First Nations people scattered throughout North America. For more info visit their website: https://lifetribe.tv/ Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
Don't Lose the Keys | Firm Foundation
February 25, 2024 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBPastor Dobie Weasel, of LCC's overseers joins us and continues in our Firm Foundation series. Pastor Dobie reminds us that Jesus has the keys to our firm foundation! The three keys are the key of God's word, Prayer, and the Holy Spirit. We have the keys! Listen in for an amazing message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
She Wakes | Ep 4 | Marriage advice, Love, and Song of Solomon
February 20, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIn this Episode, fresh off of Valentines day the ladies decide there is no better time to talk about marriage and what the Bible says about Sex. They first share about their marriages and some marriage advice they have for the listeners, before moving into the book Song of Solomon. Listen in for a great conversation. Heaven in your Home Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heaven-in-your-home/id1493541368 Naked Marriage Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-ma...
The Tools Needed to Build | Firm Foundation
February 20, 2024 01:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this message, Pastor Jamey Bridges continues in our Firm Foundation Series by asking us to analyze the tools that we are using to Build our Foundation. We hear about different tools such as: The tool of Learning, the Tool of being you, and the tool of leaning. We must remember that to be loved by Jesus costs you nothing, but to be like Jesus costs you everything. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 66 | Deeper Discipleship
February 15, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBPastor Shaun, Jamey, and Mike sit down and first recap the amazing She Wakes Conference that happened this past weekend. They then dive deeper into the message that they all preached together this past Sunday in our Firm Foundation series. They discuss Paul and Timothy's relationship, and what discipleship looks like, and how it looks in their lives. Listen in for a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 65 | How Mike and Erin Cluley navigated a pornography secret confessed 10 years into their marriage
February 13, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBMike and Erin Cluley had been married for ten years and Mike had never admitted to Erin that he had been battling a pornography addiction since high school. One day, Erin sent him a sermon, that prompted Mike to confess his addiction to Erin. The both of them walk through the pain of pornography, and how they navigated this secret being revealed. Listen in for an incredible story. If you or someone you know is walking through something similar to their story, Mike and Erin would be happy t...
Team Sunday: Reconstructing Discipleship | Firm Foundation
February 12, 2024 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBOn Team Sunday, Pastor Jamey, Shaun, and Mike all bring us an encouraging word. As we continue in our Firm Foundation series, they discuss the relationship between Paul and Timothy. They remind us how important it is to surround ourself with the right people. We must be reminded of how Jesus intended discipleship. Listen in for a great message. Book Mentioned by Pastor Jamey: "Practicing the Way" by John Mark Comer https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Way-Jesus-Become-like/dp/0593193822 Th...
She Wakes | Bonus Episode | A panel conversation from the Women's conference
February 10, 2024 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBOn Day two of the She Wakes Conference, we had a live podcast experience with the ladies. Listen in for a great bonus episode! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
God is Doing a New Thing | She Wakes Conference
February 10, 2024 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBOn Night one of the She Wakes Conference, Pastor Shelly Williamson brought and encouraging word reminding us that God is doing a new thing. We must not only remember what God has done, but anticipating the New thing that God is about to do! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
Power in the Place of Exile | Firm Foundation
February 05, 2024 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBPastor Jamey Bridges leads us in our fourth week of our Firm Foundation Series. He reminds us of Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." We must seek after God's will, and we must obey what we already know to be God's will! Listen in for a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 64 | Kelly Meurer, pronounced braindead at 5 years old, then healed by Jesus
January 30, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWe sit down with one of the One Life Directors, and first get an update about all things going on related to One Life. Then, we get into Kelly’s salvation story, and she begins by telling us when she was pronounced braindead by doctors, but was then Healed by Jesus. Kelly also was not walking with the Lord in her teenage years, but then Later gave her life to Jesus. Listen in to hear an amazing story. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
Digging Deep | Firm Foundation
January 30, 2024 02:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBPastor Jamey Continues the Firm Foundation Series and reminds us why we need to dig a deeper foundation in our relationship with Jesus. We need to read the Bible, and before wanting to compare it to others' lives, we must first look in the mirror at our own life. We must be willing to be real with oursleves. We take a look at the Firm Foundation Scripture, this time in the book of Luke, to see a different perspective. Listen in for a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebo...
She Wakes | Ep 3 | Eve and The Genesis Creation Story
January 25, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn Episode 3 of the She Wakes podcast, the ladies continue their study of Women in the Bible by studying Eve in Genesis and the creation story. The ladies also discuss some goals they have set for 2024, how we should read the Bible and more. Listen in for a great conversation. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 63 | Why memorizing Scripture is important
January 23, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBOn this Episode, we have Pastor Jodi Miller on to discuss this years Scriptures for Life passage that we are memorizing as a church. However, it is so important that we are consistently memorizing scripture throughout the whole year. We discuss the why we should be memorizing scripture, some practical ways to do it, and more. Listen in for a great conversation. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
What am I doing with the Word? | Firm Foundation
January 22, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBPastor Shaun Williamson takes us through our Firm Foundation series and reminds us that we need to build our foundation on the word of God. God will tell us first who we are before he tells us what to do. We must Receive, Remember and Obey, and we must KNOW the word and DO the word! Listen in to hear a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 62 | A conversation with the team after returning from Southeast Asia
January 16, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this Episode, we sit down with some of the team who just returned from Southeast Asia. We get to hear many stories of their time there, from Baptisms, to services, to funny stories and more. We also get to hear about why it is important to go on missions, because Jesus commanded us to do so. Listen in to hear a great conversation. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
Getting Jesus Right | Firm Foundation
January 15, 2024 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBPastor Jamey kicks off our Firm Foundation series by asking the question: “What are you building your life on?” He takes us through three ways that we should be building our life: Build with commitment, Build with Trust, and Build with humility. We must Get Jesus right before anything else! Listen in for a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 61 | Why are Life Groups important?
January 09, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBShaun, Jamey, Mike, and Duncan sit down in this Episode and discuss why it is so important to be in both rows and circles. It is so important that we surround ourselves with people that we can learn from, we can teach, and who we can do life with. This happens in a Life Group. Listen in for a great conversation. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
Vision 2024
January 09, 2024 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this New Year message Pastor Shaun interviews Pastor Jamey and Kelly and they speak to the vision for the Life Community Church. We hear about what a great year 2023 was, future plans, and words and prayers for 2024. Listen in for a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 60 | Johnnie and Angie Hammonds discuss their "Deep Dive" Life Group
January 02, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBAbout three years ago, Jonnie and Angie had something that God put on their heart. They wanted to start a Life Group that dove deeper into the things of the Bible. A group that answered questions like, What is salvation? How do I study the Bible? What is sanctification? Who is the Holy Spirit? So, they wrote their own curriculum and started Life Group called "Deep Dive." In this Episode, we get to hear about what one can expect from the group, how it started, testimonies and more. Thanks f...
Jesus: No Greater Gift | Christmas At Life
December 28, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this Christmas Eve 2023 message, Pastor Jamey reminds us that there is no greater gift that you can give somebody than the message of the gospel. Pastor Jamey also remind us WHY Jesus came, and the importance of Repenting and believing in Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Listen in for a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 59 | Stacie shares the Christmas miracle of bringing Millie home from Haiti
December 26, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBIt has been a long journey for Stacie, but she has finally been able to bring Millie home to the United States, just in time for Christmas. Stacie and Millie's story is a miraculous story of persistence and faithfulness. Listen in for an incredible story. Everyheartmatters.org Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
She Wakes | Ep 2 | The women of the Christmas story
December 21, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this Episode, the women of the She Wakes podcast sit down and discuss the women of the Christmas story. They break down the genealogy of Jesus, and why it is important to look at the women within the genealogy of Jesus. Listen in for a great conversation! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 58 | The Young Leaders discuss not commercializing Christmas and read the Christmas story
December 19, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this Episode, Shaun, Duncan, Caleb, and Brandon sit down and discuss some favorite Christmas Memories and how they don't commercialize Christmas. They also read and discuss the Christmas story in the book of Luke Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
Mary: Your Path for his Glory | Christmas at Life
December 18, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBPastor Jamey continues to discuss the Cloud of Witnesses, and this time discusses the women in the Bible. He primarily focuses on Mary. Many times we like to focus on the beautiful things of Christmas, but what about the not so beautiful things? Listen in for a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 57 | Jeradawn Vaughn shares her journey in the “Messy Middle” following the passing of her husband
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBAbout one year ago, Jeradawn’s husband tragically died in a car accident in Milstadt. Jeradawn shares how this has impacted her, and left her in what she describes as “The Messy Middle.” She shares the how much her church family has helped her, and how important it is to surround yourself with Godly people. Interested in sharing your story? Text STORY to 618-232-4707 Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
Anna & Simeon: Holding to the Promise | Christmas at Life
December 11, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this message Pastor Jamey continues in our Cloud of Witnesses and Christmas at Life series and takes us through the book of Luke, and the subject of Anna and Simeon. Pastor discusses how we cannot be impatient and thank God at the same time. He states that “We tend to preach a gospel that benefits us rather than one that transforms us.” We must be patient and hold onto the promises that God has spoken over our lives! Listen in for a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Face...
This is Life | Ep 56 | LCC leaders discuss a variety of topics surrounding Christmas
December 05, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this Episode, Pastor Jamey, Shaun, Brent, and Jake discuss a variety of topics surrounding Christmas. Listen in for a great conversation! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
Shepherds: God’s Announcement to the least likely | Christmas At Life
December 04, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBPastor Jamey kicks off our Christmas at Life series and discusses the great announcement of the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. The Shepherds were what some would deem the least likely people to get this announcement. However, the Shepherds remind us that the gospel is for everyone. Pastor Jamey discusses the importance of sharing the good news. Listen in for a great message. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
She Wakes | Ep 1 | The Faithfulness of God
November 30, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBWelcome to the first episode of She Wakes! In this Episode, Kelly, Shelly, Jodi, and Kayce share how they got the name "She Wakes," what "She Wakes" means, and the story of how the idea of this podcast started. We also get to hear many great stories including stories of the faithfulness of God in each of their lives. Listen in for a great conversation! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
This is Life | Ep 55 | Jordan Krugman, born Jewish, but then accepted Jesus as his savior
November 28, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this Episode, we sit down with Jordan Krugman and his wife Paula. Jordan grew up in a Jewish household. He went through a Bar Mitzvah when he was 13. Eventually, after he and Paula got married, he came to LCC for a Sunday service. He began to read the Bible for himself, and eventually accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Listen in to hear a great story. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.