3 Mindsets for a Better Year

We've seen God do more than we could ask, think, or imagine through you-the people of Life.Church. And we believe He has even more good things in store for each of us. In this message, we’re learning three church mindsets for a better year in 2023.
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
We believe the church isn’t a building-it’s people. And when each of those people knows who they are and what they believe, they can achieve incredible things together. In our new series, We Are the Church, let’s learn more about who we are and how we can work together to change the world.
NEXT STEPS
Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what’s next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: www.life.church/next
ABOUT LIFE.CHURCH
Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at www.live.life.church. Find locations, videos, and more info about us at www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at www.life.church/app.
FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: / life.church
Instagram: / life.church
TikTok: / lifechurch
CONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG
KZbin: / craiggroeschel
Facebook: / craiggroeschel
Instagram: / craiggroeschel
TikTok: / craiggroeschel
My Problem Started When I Started Reading the Bible - 00:00
Context of Acts 2 - 03:54
We Will Be an Intensely Devoted Church - 08:17
My Friend Jerome - 11:05
We Will Be an Irrationally Generous Church - 15:04
We Will Unapologetically Share The Love of Jesus - 19:51
We Will Do Anything Short of Sin - 22:50
Devote One Thing Toward Jesus - 27:34
We Are the Church - 29:40
#lifechurch #craiggroeschel #wearethechurch

[@life.church]

What’s one hope that you have for 2023?

[@megans.9711]

To grow closer to God

[@bananaguy776]

Read God’s word more often.

[@melaniemartin730]

Making better choices!🤝🤝🍄🍄

[@sciencebehindthebible]

To read the Bible in a year!

[@jmmarshall337]

I want to be able to give the grace I give to others to myself.

[@247cmason]

10 years ago today the youVersion bible app save my life. I had hit rock bottom. I found my way back home to GOD because of this app. Everyday i open my app and I haven’t looked back. Glory to GOD!!!

[@julieta3869]

♥️

[@lorrainelez1]

Praise the Lord

[@katkatsanis]

Wow, glory to God!! ❤ Thank You, Lord! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kevinprowse406]

Praise God!

[@brynn9951]

God used the Bible app to bring me back to him too ;)

[@countrygospel601]

When you're down and lost, get up and lean on God. To those who are feeling lost right now like me, we'll get through it. One step at a time.

[@life.church]

Amen! Thank you for the kind, true word. We are so happy that you joined us today. I would like to say a prayer for you. Dear God: I come before you for your child. Your child gave us wonderful words today, that are true and so helpful in times like this. Thank you for your child. You know this person's mind and heart. Bless this person God. For you are the Almighty One, The One True God. Look kindly upon this person and guild their footsteps down the path of righteousness towards you. I ask this in the name of your most wonderful son Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. I thought of this for you! 2 Timothy 2:15 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. That is you!!! Thank you ❤️ Be Well! Lisa

[@thegoodnews1998]

Turn your eyes upon Jesus look full on his wonderful face then the things of earth will grow strangely dim in light of his glory and grace

[@life.church]

💛

[@navsidhu7294]

Amen ❤

[@annlongo2701]

A few hope’s are that I stick to my NO’s and No to ppl pleasing! To find a job and save money. And to continue to serve in church. And continue to study the Word of God and to know Him more in 2023! And to continue to tithe but have the ability to increase my amount!

[@life.church]

🙏 Father God Bless Ann Longo with the right job in Jesus, we ask Amen Team LC Ronnie

[@impactbar7305]

Heavenly Father I sorendering my life to you in Jesus name Amen

[@thecoordinate7144]

I'm surrending to you Lord. Now and Forver.

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, The Coordinate! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Isaac K- Team LC

[@IseetheGloryofKindom]

We all the church- the bride of Jesus Christ 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@franckpasternak4287]

Coming from a lot of dark times the best gift i got from God is only my siblings and my kids. Discovering your online church is another gift of God. Dear Pastor your messages are a great support in my life. God bless you and thank you God for this gift. Take heart ad hold on to hope, God has overcome this world. (Take heart from hillsong)

[@life.church]

🙏❤️

[@alvabedolla740]

I am surrendering to you God!

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, Alva Bedolla! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Mechel - Team LC

[@AntonioRodriguez-pi8pm]

I'm surrendering to u Lord Jesus

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, Antonio Rodriguez! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Isaac K- Team LC

[@issacs4237]

I started a lonely drug addict / alcoholic in 2020 and God never gave up on me and now I'm a married man and have a child and who's contending to be a pastor if God can change my life I know 110% he can change yours! One step at a time 🙏

[@melaniemartin730]

What happened?🌝🌝🌝

[@life.church]

Thanks so much for sharing part of your story, Issac S! It's amazing to hear how God's been at work in your life. - LK, Team LC

[@arozsa-h57]

I'm ready. I've been walking away. I'm broken..I feel alone and lost. I need Jesus...I need to turn around and follow Jesus again. Plz pray for renewal and revival 🙏🏼

[@life.church]

Alexandra, Heavenly Father I lift up Alexandra to You. Do Your work in her and renew her faith in You and revive her to be Your child in Jesus' name Amen Thank you for opening up about the loneliness you’re feeling. Life.Church Online is a great place to find community. 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. live.life.church If you’re looking for encouragement as you navigate this time, you can find it here: finds.life.church/tag/loneliness/ Laura- Team LC

[@DukeOfCoolsville]

And in just 37 minutes... This brother of Christ to I barely pay attention to... Has mentioned with kindness almost all of my criticisms of the American church with precision. thank you Jesus

[@life.church]

Hallelujah!! 🙌❤️ Thanks, Ian, for taking the time to share! We’d love to invite you to Life.Church Online. 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Keli - Team LC ”Whoever finds God, finds life!”

[@cherylwelsh9842]

We are the church 🙏🏽 🙌

[@sharnitagatestv]

I'm surrendering to You God, In Jesus Name Amen

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, Sharnita Gates TV! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Rachelle - Team LC

[@MichelleRCaviness-hm8pu]

Amen

[@steph5241]

We are the Church!

[@IseetheGloryofKindom]

Don’t be just be comfortable have a light burning for Jesus be fully devoted. Listen to Pastor.

[@life.church]

Yes!!!!❤️

[@ronalddaniel3183]

All glory be to God in the mighty name of Jesus Christ my Lord and savior Amen

[@juliebolduc802]

We all need God’s forgiveness. ❤

[@johnnahbrown5380]

I'm ready to be the church. I am a sinner I call on You Jesus!!!

[@GlendaSmith-vm2gf]

Amen!!! I'll look for you in heaven Johnnah

[@life.church]

❤️ - Team LC

[@eila.nyiiii]

I had absolutely no idea that 'you version bible app' was made by life church and I think it's so incredibly what you guys did, what impact you guys have ALL OVER the world for real ! I'm from Belgium and im saying THANK YOU for this app that changes peoples lives !!! God bless all of you.

[@life.church]

Thank you for being here with us along the way. ❤️ May God shine his face down upon you and guide you in your footsteps. - Amen. ❤️Lisa

[@debbieblue5856]

I am surrendering to you. Every day.

[@malcolm24568]

Im surrendering to you Lord 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@giannagomes6534]

Amen hallelujah

[@maelainelopez9317]

Thank you Pastor Craig ❤️ Watching from Philippines ❤️

[@life.church]

❤️

[@tcheah]

Amen!

[@suzettewhite3097]

I’m completely ready to be the church!! All in!! Ready to be an example to bring others to Jesus!! I gave my heart to Jesus at 8,baptized and I’m 62 now, I need to be all in,every minute I’m awake!!

[@life.church]

💛

[@hund-goschelcecile2131]

Yes to God amen

[@IseetheGloryofKindom]

Yes YesYes do not insult God by thinking small. God will exceed your expectations every time.

[@life.church]

You are correct, He will do exceedingly abundantly more than we ever imagined and asked for in Jesus name!! Myriam - LC Social Media Team

[@irishang1547]

I surrender to you lord

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, Iris Hang! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Keli - Team LC ”Whoever finds God, finds life!”

[@debbieblue5856]

Amen.

[@AFRICANGAZZELE]

I am broken. This message has set the tone for me for this year!

[@dianelamanna873]

That's awesome Stephen. Keep searching and learning. God bless you.

[@GlendaSmith-vm2gf]

I, too, am broken. This message is for the healing process to continue.

[@life.church]

Glenda Smith, you are not alone in these feelings! I would love to share a resource with you that our church created! It is full of resources such as the option to connect with a pastor, podcasts, articles, bible plans and more! www.life.church/mentalhealth/ 🙏❤️ Laura - Team LC

[@life.church]

Stephen, Praise God that this message resonated with you for the start of a new year!! Laura - Team LC

[@loricarini2260]

Amen. Me too! I heard with my heart!

[@michelebradbury6104]

LOVING YOUR SERMON!!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND EVERYONE

[@michelebradbury6104]

Pastor Craig has a wonderful way of communicating with His and all others I hope, Have A Blessed Day

[@michelebradbury6104]

Thank You and God Bless

[@reina6542]

We are the Church. Amen!

[@life.church]

That we are ❤️ Amen!!!

[@impactbar7305]

We are the church

[@maelainelopez9317]

I surrendering to you my Life In JESUS NAME AMEN 🙏🏽

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, Ma Elaine Lopez! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Rachelle - Team LC

[@stevemcgee9440]

Thanks for todays message

[@emmagray9160]

We are the church, I was at rock bottom with my depression and anxiety till I went to church, god saved me

[@life.church]

💛

[@pennywimberly2855]

Yes amen

[@life.church]

❤️

[@patsysbano8189]

I am surrendering my life to you Jesus I need your grace I want to take the focus off myself and find my talents gifts interests to serve and be the church I want to stop resisting the Love of Jesus

[@life.church]

Amen! We’re so excited for you, patsy sbano! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Keli - Team LC ”Whoever finds God, finds life!”

[@lecoltetaylor]

Thank you #Church

[@life.church]

❤️🙌

[@ms.angieh2165]

I'm surrendering to you, God!!

[@haddayonesp7040]

Hi' I'm from indonesia, this my resolution in 2023, not focus to myself anymore but i will focus to Jesus 🙏

[@life.church]

💛

[@loricarini2260]

hi haddayone sp! I am with you and God bless you! I am a missionary in Bangladesh and this message is like refreshing water, and I want to share this where ever I can too! Use this message for your Glory , LORD!

[@IseetheGloryofKindom]

All things new in Jesus Christ

[@life.church]

Yes, All things. We are Blessed ❤️

[@melissahamilton7398]

I'm surrendering to you. Jesus.

[@life.church]

Amen!!! 🙌

[@angelacruz7154]

Amen iloveyou God , put your hand on my back and save Mee froom this dark storm amén

[@life.church]

💛

[@IseetheGloryofKindom]

Be so devoted seek God daily. God must be the most important. Period.

[@life.church]

Hello Amber! Se your messages. I can see how much you love God. I would love to say a prayer for you! Dear God, I stand before you for your daughter Amber. You know your daughter's heart and how much she loves you. Please God shine your face down upon her. Protect her on her journey towards you. Allow her light to shine so bright. I ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ Our Savior- Amen. Amber I thought of this verse for you as I was praying to God. Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!- 1 Chronicles 16:11 Thank you for being here. Be Well ❤️ Lisa

[@IseetheGloryofKindom]

Amen Hallelujah finally a church who is getting it.

[@life.church]

Thank you ❤️

[@connierempala1269]

Amen!🙏

[@life.church]

🙏❤️ - Team LC

[@washingtonpamela76]

Yes jesus I need you I surrender you

[@tiabush8287]

You have helped me so much in my healing journey... because of you, I realized I needed to surrender to God! Thank you so much for your words!

[@life.church]

❤️❤️ Thanks Tia!

[@pennywimberly2855]

Amen ty Jesus

[@life.church]

💛

[@tinaverble8424]

I Want To Be The Church Amen 🙏

[@life.church]

You are the church 🙂 We are the hands and feet of Jesus! God Bless you sis! Myriam - LC Social Media Team

[@victoradams5707]

I give my life.

[@bad_vibes_forever_BVF]

I give my life

[@IseetheGloryofKindom]

Ephesians 3:20-21 that is one of my anchor verses. I love it I have it memorized I carry it in the back of a business card in my wallet.

[@varrylfranklin3592]

I’m ready to be the Church

[@IseetheGloryofKindom]

I am who God says I am

[@life.church]

That is right!! God Bless you!

[@raulacosta3350]

I’m surrendering to you god!!! I am broken.

[@tameisapowers9230]

We are the church!🙌

[@IseetheGloryofKindom]

It is amazing to see God at work.

[@life.church]

That it is!!!❤️

[@kathye3821]

Thank you!! Your messages, and the You Version app, have been a huge blessing and help during a very difficult season on my life. I know God is working and my family will have healing and restoration soon. I have been able to grow, as a woman of God and closer to Him through Bible studies, messages like yours, prayer, and praise music. I have an awesome local church family, but all of this helps, too. God bless.

[@life.church]

❤️🙏 So glad to hear how much God has impacted you through this season. Praying for restoration and healing for your family. Continue in praying for them and God will do amazing things. So exciting to hear all the good things God has and will do through you. Laura - Team LC

[@markkaupanger5432]

I agree merry Christmas happy Hanukkah merry new year elyon Adonai yeshua god❤❤😢😢😢🎉

[@anthonyblalock1790]

Devotion is awesome

[@ptoole53]

I love this church! I listen daily and appreciate all that you do!!!!

[@tonydye2751]

I’m surrendering! Amen

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, Tony Dye! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church Keli - Team LC ”Whoever finds God, finds life!”

[@abby-ry2pj]

i surrender to you Jesus

[@impactbar7305]

I'm ready to be the church

[@SheltiesRule49]

Yes, I’m with you in East Texas!

[@frantzetorres5196]

God has spoken to me through this You version virtual bible.... I love it, God Bless this church, devoted to Christ!

[@life.church]

💛

[@debbieblue5856]

I am ready to be the Church.

[@MrBigpapa1966]

im ready

[@ms.angieh2165]

Amen.Such a blessing to hear the word today!!! Amen.God bless you all.

[@amyveen1269]

I want to be the church!

[@DavidM0097]

Amen! 🙏🏾

[@life.church]

🙏

[@haileyrose741]

WWWWWOOOOOOOO GOD BLESS ALL YALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #AMEN

[@haileyrose741]

YAAAASSSS

[@life.church]

🙌

[@life.church]

❤️ - Team LC

[@judyrono2456]

Beautiful wonderful preaching. Thank u pastor. You have made me renew my belief n want to be better.

[@samuelpage5725]

I am not the church, but I am ready to be.

[@irissosasoto5236]

Amen!!

[@debmidas7736]

AMEN

[@kristinafields-ss7ts]

I love this ministry. Thank you for everything you do!

[@life.church]

❤️

[@dianelamanna873]

Amen again

[@carol1585]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@lauralynnchristian7794]

Praise the Lord, Hallelujah!!! Amen🙏🙏✝️

[@kristiebrown5434]

Empower me Lord ❤️

[@daniellecarvalho03]

The Word of God changed my life, BibleApp changed my life! I am new creation, I am a new person. I can’t thank enough for everyone that makes this app, the studies, the devotional available. Today I am a volunteer , on Locatization team, helping translating for my language, and still I am receiving more than I give while I am translating and studying The Word!! Thank you so much ❤

[@life.church]

What a praise report, God Bless you, thank you for sharing your testimony!!! Thank you Jesus!! Myriam - LC Social Media Team

[@christinixon7865]

We are the church! I want to be the church. I love you Jesus!!!!

[@life.church]

❤️🙌! Amen! Thx Christi for sharing! Keli - Team LC “Whoever finds God, finds life!”

[@paigegordner]

I have been listening to sermons from life church for the last 2 years Pastor Craig you have motivated me in so many ways to want to do more with my life for Christ but I feel stuck I love my church and I wanna help it grow but I Don't feel like I have a counselor or a mentor to take me further I do a lot of self reading and trying to learn God's word more But we don't have small groups to attend And I am a mom With 2 little ones so it's hard to get anywhere for anything I would love to know if there's a way to meet with a counselor or a mentor or some kind of online small group that is available through your church questionthank you for all that you do and God's work and I love your sermons and everything I have learned thus far to add to my life Practically and to be more like Christ thank you for everything!

[@trishyager308]

Paige, I am not from their church, but I challenge you to start a small group in your home. You will find God does amazing things when you get a handful of Christians to grow and learn together. It can happen in any church that is Bible believing. I am praying God emboldens you, strengthens you and connects you with just the right people. To His Glory.

[@life.church]

❤️🙏 - Team LC

[@life.church]

Paige, There are life groups/ small groups online or in person. These groups can be specific to what you are looking for. www.life.church/lifegroups/ Counselor I would suggest looking at the closest Life Church location and email them for information about counseling. I find having a life group is like counseling. Laura - Team LC

[@violetabanasihan2247]

We are the church❣️

[@vaughanjanuarie6757]

We are the church 🙏

[@life.church]

🙏

[@sandrabailey2433]

Amen Amen

[@margaritaramos737]

AMEN!

[@johnwilson4466]

Here am I Lord …send me… use me Father…. But teach me Lord I am willing…. I don’t wanna sit on sidelines anymore …USE ME LORD

[@life.church]

❤️🙏 - Team LC

[@washingtonpamela76]

I'm ready to be the church 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Adia812]

Amen 🙏

[@violetabanasihan2247]

Thank you Life church, youversion bible is such a blessing to me abd to every Filipino Bible believing christian❣️God bless you🙏🏼

[@life.church]

❤️ - Team LC

[@zachblignaut2044]

amen

[@kristalacapra1230]

Amen! ❤

[@valerieescabi6104]

Shalom 💖🙏🏻

[@irishang1547]

We are the church!!

[@life.church]

🙌❤️

[@IseetheGloryofKindom]

The power of God at work here. Even though it’s not my home church I do also consider it my home church as well bc I watch every week.