http://www.lifeconnectionkc.org LifeConnection Church is dedicated to changing the way people think about God. en LifeConnection Church is dedicated to changing the way people think about God. LifeConnection no LifeConnection Church LifeConnection ℗ & © 2008 LifeConnection 720 Sometimes you have to look backward to move forward. Believe it or not, Christmas originally did not revolve around heightened stress levels, maxed out credit cards, and a big man in a furry suit. This year, we invite you to step back in time. The true story behind Christmas is a historical event filled with people a lot like us. Like us, they often struggled to make ends meet. Like us, they battled tall odds to keep their families intact. And like us, as Christmas arrived on the scene, they had no idea what was coming. Come explore the story of Vintage Christmas. If you listen closely it will change your life. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/born-to-die http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/born-to-die.mp3 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:37:48 CST Jason Allen Vintage Christmas jesus,birth_of_christ,sin,redemption,savior,reconciliation,the_gospel 33:19 Sometimes you have to look backward to move forward. Believe it or not, Christmas originally did not revolve around heightened stress levels, maxed out credit cards, and a big man in a furry suit. This year, we invite you to step back in time. The true story behind Christmas is a historical event filled with people a lot like us. Like us, they often struggled to make ends meet. Like us, they battled tall odds to keep their families intact. And like us, as Christmas arrived on the scene, they had no idea what was coming. Come explore the story of Vintage Christmas. If you listen closely it will change your life. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/less-is-the-new-more http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/less-is-the-new-more.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:39:24 CST Jason Allen Vintage Christmas jesus,generosity,birth_of_christ 41:35 Sometimes you have to look backward to move forward. Believe it or not, Christmas originally did not revolve around heightened stress levels…maxed out credit cards…and a big man in a furry suit. This year, we invite you to step back in time. The true story behind Christmas is a historical event filled with people a lot like us. Like us, they often struggled to make ends meet. Like us, they battled tall odds to keep their families intact. And like us, as Christmas arrived on the scene, they had no idea what was coming. Come explore the story of Vintage Christmas. If you listen closely it will change your life. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/the-first-family-christmas-road-trip http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/the-first-family-christmas-road-trip.mp3 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:56:00 CST Jason Allen Vintage Christmas jesus,family,christmas,road_trip,matthew_1,virgin_birth,miracles 39:00 The letter from James to a group of dispersed Christians is an extremely practical guide for us today. This series explores the major themes of this short NT book. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/james-4-where-is-your-allegiance http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/james-4-where-is-your-allegiance.mp3 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:53:21 CST Carson Conover The letter from James to a group of dispersed Christians is an extremely practical guide for us today. This series explores the major themes of this short NT book. 32:11 The letter from James to a group of dispersed Christians is an extremely practical guide for us today. This series explores the major themes of this short NT book. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/james-3-clear-words-cause-real-growth http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/james-3-clear-words-cause-real-growth.mp3 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:18:48 CST AJ Vanderhorst James: Words to Live By james,speech,the_gospel,cussing 36:50 The letter from James to a group of dispersed Christians is an extremely practical guide for us today. This series explores the major themes of this short NT book. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/james-2-helpful-faith-vs-saving-faith http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/james-2-helpful-faith-vs-saving-faith.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:34:15 CST Chris Beggs James: Words to Live By 29:30 The letter from James to a group of dispersed Christians is an extremely practical guide for us today. This series explores the major themes of this short NT book. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/james-2-the-gospel--partiality http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/james-2-the-gospel--partiality.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:03:02 CST Chris Beggs James: Words to Live By james,the_gospel,partiality,rich,poor,poverty 32:27 The letter from James to the dispersed Christians is an extremely practical guide for us today. This series explores the major themes of this short NT book. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/james-1-suffering--the-christian http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/james-1.mp3 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:50:13 CST Chris Beggs James: Words to Live By suffering,james,james_1,worship,sin 33:22 No one can escape the long shadow of Hollywood. So it makes sense that we would learn to interact and dialogue with film. We will consider two films in this short series. This week: Juno. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/juno-identity-crisis http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/juno-identity-crisis.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:11:37 CDT Jason Allen God At The Movies who_am_i?,juno,genesis_3,identity,identity_crisis,film,theology 40:58 No one can escape the long shadow of Hollywood. So it makes sense that we would learn to interact and dialogue with film. We will consider two films in this short series. This week: I Am Legend. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/i-am-legend http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/i-am-legend.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:43:49 CDT Jason Allen God At The Movies i_am_legend,will_smith,community,sin,spirituality 37:26 In this teaching we consider God's challenge to us to get in the game. We are not meant to sit on the sidelines watching the action. Instead Jesus invites us to get in the game with him. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/get-in-the-game http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/get-in-the-game.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:54:39 CDT Jason Allen GameTime luke_5,jesus,discipleship,evangelism 31:57 Straight talk about Sex, Addiction, & the Rebel in all of us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/sex http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/sex.mp3 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:25:16 CDT Jason Allen Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll sex,1_corinthians_7 41:07 God intends for us to live out our faith in community. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/our-need-for-community http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/our-need-for-community.mp3 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:32:59 CDT Chris Beggs God intends for us to live out our faith in community. community,discipleship,1_john_2 32:49 What does it look like to live a fully integrated life, where every part of who we are is affected by Christ? Roger Brant will be exploring those issues over the next 2 weeks. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/integration-pt1 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/integration.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:06:49 CDT Roger Brant What does it look like to live a fully integrated life, where every part of who we are is affected by Christ? Roger Brant will be exploring those issues over the next 2 weeks. 26:29 The book of Ephesians displays God's great plan of creating a new counter-culture society, a city within a city, out of diverse people. The church is heaven breaking into earth as she lives out God's vision for redeemed humanity amidst the watching world. The local church is to demonstrate to a watching world what it looks like to love God and care for others. Paul brings his letter to a fitting conclusion as he explains how to stand firm against the evil one. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/ephesians-610-20 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/ephesians-610-20.mp3 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:03:48 CDT Jason Allen Ephesians: a City within a City paul,ephesians_6,prayer,spiritual_warfare,armor_of_god 38:46 The book of Ephesians displays God's great plan of creating a new counter-culture society, a city within a city, out of diverse people. The church is heaven breaking into earth as she lives out God's vision for redeemed humanity amidst the watching world. In this section Paul explains what it looks like to imitate God in our world by three contrasting statements. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/ephesians-515-21 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/ephesians-515-21.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:06:41 CDT Jason Allen Ephesians: a City within a City ephesians,ephesians_5:15-21,spirit_filled_life 38:50 The book of Ephesians displays God's great plan of creating a new counter-culture society, a city within a city, out of diverse people. The church is heaven breaking into earth as she lives out God's vision for redeemed humanity amidst the watching world. In chapter 4 Paul begins to describe what it looks like to live as God's counter-cultural, city within a city. If our world is to learn what it looks like to love God and care for others they must see a transformed people. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/ephesians-417-32 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/ephesians-417-32.mp3 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:21:50 CDT Jason Allen Ephesians: a City within a City ephesians,ephesians_4:17-32,community,transformed_life 42:33 The book of Ephesians displays God's great plan of creating a new counter-culture society, a city within a city, out of diverse people. The church is heaven breaking into earth as she lives out God's vision for redeemed humanity amidst the watching world. Ephesians 3.14-21 forms a transition by means of prayer between what God has done in Christ to how we are then to live out this new identity in Christ. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/ephesians-314-21 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/ephesians-314-21.mp3 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:29:36 CDT Jason Allen Ephesians: a City within a City prayer,ephesians,ephesians_3 48:36 The book of Ephesians displays God's great plan of creating a new counter-culture society, a city within a city, out of diverse people. The church is heaven breaking into earth as she lives out God's vision for redeemed humanity amidst the watching world. Ephesians 2.1-10 displays the severity of sin, the great grace of God, and our new reality in Christ. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/ephesians-21-10 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/ephesians-21-10.mp3 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:54:38 CDT Jason Allen Ephesians: a City within a City ephesians,ephesians_2:1-10,sin,grace,good_works 33:58 The book of Ephesians displays God's great plan of creating a new counter-culture society, a city within a city, out of diverse people. The church is heaven breaking into earth as she lives out God's vision for redeemed humanity amidst the watching world. Ephesians 1.3-14 explains how God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ by the Father initiating the plan, the Son activating the plan, and the Holy spirit guaranteeing the plan. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/ephesians-13-14 http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/ephesians-13-14.mp3 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:28:41 CDT Jason Allen Ephesians: a City within a City ephesians,ephesians_1:3-14,redemption,election,predestination 45:23 As we join together with churches from around the world in the One Prayer series we begin on Father's Day with a teaching focused upon men living like men. The church today, our world today, needs men who will become sold out to Christ and take great risks for the kingdom. If you want to become a risk-taker for God it begins and ends with a fresh vision for God himself. This will be the only teaching from the series that will be posted. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/make-us--risk-takers http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/make-us-risk-takers.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:08:24 CDT Jason Allen One Prayer men,masculinity,risk,one_prayer,david,goliath 36:48 Legitimate questions deserve honest responses. In this mini-series we're tackling a couple of big questions that people have today. This week we consider: How can Jesus die for the sins of the whole world? http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/why-jesus http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/why-jesus.mp3 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:06:04 CDT Chris Beggs Legitimate Questions jesus,the_cross,reconciliation 37:40 Legitimate questions deserve honest responses. In this mini-series we're tackling a couple of big questions that people have today. This week we consider: Why would an all-loving God send anyone to hell? http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/why-hell http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/why-hell.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:08:23 CDT Jon Ralls Legitimate Questions hell,god,holiness,luke_16,lazurus 39:18 In this series we're looking at LifeConnection's Core DNA - the values that make us who we are. The missional community we're striving to become is characterized, in the first place, by truth and next by embracing Beauty and finally Generosity. Our desire is to become generous with our whole lives (our Time, Talent, and Treasure). Generosity is ultimately fostered by embracing and savoring the generosity of Christ on the Cross. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/generosity http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/generosity.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2008 19:21:04 CDT Jason Allen Helix philippians_2,generosity,cross 46:36 In this series we're looking at LifeConnection's Core DNA - the values that make us who we are. The missional community we're striving to become is characterized, in the first place, by truth and next by embracing Beauty. This beauty is more than physical beauty and artistry. It also includes creativity and innovation. We value beauty because the mission of God demands creativity. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/beauty http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/beauty.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 08:06:03 CDT Jason Allen Helix 40:58 The lies women believe: The Wonder Woman Trap, The Comparison Trap, & The Acceptance Trap. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/the-lies-women-believe http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/mothers-day.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 07:43:53 CDT Jason & Carrie Allen Mother's Day 38:51 In this series we're looking at LifeConnection's Core DNA. The missional community we're striving to become is characterized, in the first place, by truth. Consider truth through the eyes of the Samaritan woman. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/truth http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/truth.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 16:54:49 CDT Jason Allen Helix jesus,john_4,samaritan_woman 37:48 Community is the context of life and mission. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/community http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/community.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:07:57 CDT Mike & Becky Qualls Helix 44:20 In this series we're considering the Core DNA that guides and directs LifeConnection. We're all driven by something and over the next several weeks we'll see what drives us as a church. This week we look at God's invitation to join him in his mission in our world. Through the eyes of Jonah we'll discover God's heart for the city. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/mission http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/mission.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:08:58 CDT Jason Allen Helix jonah,city,mission,mission_of_god 45:21 If we're going to experience change in our lives we need an encounter with God. This begins with an encounter with Christ which where we give Jesus our allegiance. Baptism is a celebration of the God who changes lives. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/baptism http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/baptism.mp3 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:32:05 CDT Jason Allen Encounter 33:42 We all need an encounter with God. In Matthew 6, the model prayer, we discover that we can encounter God through prayer. Jesus provides 6 requests that will guide our conversations with God. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/prayer http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/prayer.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:46:28 CDT Jason Allen Encounter jesus,discipleship,prayer 42:28 We all need an encounter with God. If we're to encounter we need to immerse ourselves in the Scriptures. We'll consider three keys to encountering God in the Scriptures. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/scripture http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/scripture.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:39:49 CDT Jason Allen Encounter scripture,1_peter_2,discipleship,encounter 44:40 Jesus died as our substitute because of the Severity of Sin and the Holy Love of God. But what did that death accomplish? What significance does Jesus' death have for us today? This is what we explore on Easter Sunday as we consider Jesus' redemption of mankind. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/unexpected-hope http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/unexpected-hope.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:24:59 CDT Jason Allen Jesus Uncensored jesus,the_cross,redemption,rescue 41:09 As we come to the end of Jesus' life we see him pleading with the Father to "let this cup pass." Why was the cross necessary? Why couldn't God just forgive us? Why did Jesus have to die? Through the scene in the garden we discover the profound necessity of the cross. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/is-there-any-other-way http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/is-there-any-other-way.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:58:33 CDT Jason Allen Jesus Uncensored god's_holy_love,idolatry,sin,the_cross,jesus 40:22 Following Jesus is not a part-time voluntary gig. Following Jesus requires giving our full allegiance to him, relinquishing our rights, and our tendencies to place ourselves at the center of our universe. But the great irony is only when we give our lives to Jesus and his mission will we find ultimate meaning, fulfillment, and finally eternal life. While following Jesus and living for his mission requires much its the only way of life that brings hope to our world. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/lost--found http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/lost--found.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 14:29:11 CDT Jason Allen Jesus Uncensored the_cross,discipleship,jesus 41:39 As Jesus encounters the rich young man we find that our attitude toward, the way we handle, and the how we spend our money forms a window into our lives displaying what we truly value. We all live for something. At the end of the day if we don't give our allegiance to Jesus we will give it to something or someone else. So what takes priority in our lives? http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/for-ale-by-owner http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/for-ale-by-owner.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:51:38 CST Jason Allen Jesus Uncensored jesus,wealth,idolatry 40:47 Messages of sex and sexuality are all around us and so often the biblical notions counteracting them seem quaint and old fashioned. Are the scriptures relevant to our lives today? Jesus has some very radical things to say about sexuality in the Sermon on the Mount. Discover the relevancy of his teaching for the 21st C. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/fatal-attraction http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/fatal-attraction.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:41:03 CST Jason Allen Jesus Uncensored jesus,sermon_on_the_mount,lust,sex,sexuality,matthew_5,image_of_god 42:53 In looking at Jesus clearing the temple we discover him enraged not by corruption but rather Jesus is enraged because of exclusion. What barriers do we place between God and people keeping people from encountering him? What in our lives, in our churches needs to change so that people can encounter Jesus? http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/jesus-ticked http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/jesus-ticked.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:19:49 CST Jason Allen Jesus Uncensored 40:13 Often Jesus is relegated to a nice guy, or good buddy who's there to chum around with. There can be a tendency to overlook Jesus saying difficult things, requiring much from his hearers, or claiming outlandish things about himself. But to only see "Buddy Jesus" is to miss the One who came from heaven and dwelt among us. The point of this series is to open people's eyes to a Jesus they never expected to see. Inviting them to deeper levels of commitment to Jesus. http://www.sermoncloud.com/lifeconnection/trail-rated http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/1544/trail-rated.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:07:34 CST Jason Allen Jesus Uncensored jesus,john_14,trail_rated,jesus_uncensored 39:29