Life Church Roanoke Podcast

Welcome to Highlighted, A Life Church Midweek Podcast! Here, we're on a journey to look for ways to make our sermons practical in our everyday lives And want to inspire you to live out your faith every day, not just on Sundays. In each episode, we HIGHLIGHT our sermons and ministries to see how God is working in our church and community.Welcome back to Highlighted! In this episode, Paul and Pastor Joshua breakdown Sunday’s message and our brand new series Built to Bless. Uncovering biblical truths found in the story of Jacob and Esau and from the book of James, they share practical ways in which we can bless people rather than curse them, and how its more than just the words that we speak, but also the way in which we live our lives. 

In our new series, Pastor Joshua opens up the biblical power of blessing and the impact our words and actions can have on the people around us. Through the story of Jacob and Esau, we’re reminded that what we carry into someone else’s life matters. And that our words have the ability to bring life, hope, and encouragement or cause hurt and destruction. God has called us to be people who bless others intentionally, choosing to use what we carry to help others flourish. As we begin this new series, discover what it looks like to live with purpose in the way we speak, respond, and influence the people around us."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroa

Fear can feel final when we only see what’s right in front of us. In the final message of our Biblically Obscure series, Pastor Joshua walks through 2 Kings 6 and reminds us that God is always at work beyond what we can see. When our perspective shifts from what surrounds us to who God is, we can find peace, hope, and confidence in His presence."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroa

What do you do when something in your life feels completely dead? In week 15 of Biblically Obscure, Pastor Joshua walks through Ezekiel 37 and the Valley of Dry Bones and reminds us that what looks dead to us is never beyond the breath of God. We’ll learn to recognize the valley, receive God’s Word, respond to the rattle, and rely on His breath. He reminds us that the rattle isn’t the miracle, it’s the announcement that one is coming. When hope feels impossible, God is still speaking, still moving, and still bringing life."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroa

Compassion isn't passive, it's willing to step into the mess for the sake of others. In this week's message, Pastor Joshua continues our Biblically Obscure series through the book of Jude, exploring what Scripture teaches about compassion. Learn how to stay anchored in Christ, lead with mercy, and courageously reach into the fire to help those who need hope, all while remaining rooted in Jesus yourself."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroa

Pastor Joshua continues our Biblically Obscure series with a message from the book of Jude on Obscure Conviction. Discover why our faith is worth defending, how small compromises lead to spiritual drift, and why genuine faith always produces lasting fruit. Don't settle for appearances, fight for the real thing and stand firm in the gospel you've been entrusted with."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroa

In this message, Pastor Joshua unpacks Mark 5:1–20 to show how Jesus doesn't avoid broken people, He moves toward them. Through this powerful story, discover how Jesus reaches us, releases us from what controls us, restores our identity, and gives us a new purpose. No matter what you're carrying, freedom is closer than you think."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroa

This week in our Biblically Obscure series, Pastor Joshua walks through Numbers 21 and reveals how it points directly to Jesus. When life is filled with frustration, fear, or pain, it's easy to focus on our circumstances or rely on our own strength. But God invites us to shift our perspective. Instead of looking around at our problems or within ourselves for the answer, we're called to look up to the One who alone can save, heal, and restore. This message is a powerful reminder that hope is found when we fix our eyes on Jesus."I said yes to Jesus!" - Click Here!Connect with us!instagram.com/lifechurchroaFacebook.com/lifechurchroa