ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Christmas time, while all about gift giving and getting, is ultimately a time when we remember that God gave us his very best gift over 2000 years ago when he sent his son Jesus. He did it with joy - and he did it for you.
With that in mind, this year, what if we decided to joyfully give God the best gift this Christmas? What would that even look like? Let’s talk about it.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
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God wants us to love our neighbor just as much as he wants to be in a relationship with you! In this message we unpack who, exactly, is our neighbor and why it’s so important to show our love for God by loving others.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
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ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
God wants us to love our neighbor just as much as he wants to be in a relationship with you! In this message we unpack who, exactly, is our neighbor and why it’s so important to show our love for God by loving others.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
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ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
What does God actually want most from you? It might not be what you’ve always thought. In this message, we’ll unpack a surprising conversation Jesus had that reveals what matters most to God—and why it could change your life.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
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ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Church doesn’t have to be boring or judgmental. Four years in, here’s why Local Church exists—and what Jesus is really like.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
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ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Grace doesn’t just forgive what we’ve done; it transforms who we are. This message looks at how grace moves us from guilt to freedom.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
Want to know more about following Jesus? Visit localchurchli.com/follow
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Have you ever fallen for a knock-off without realizing it? Just like fake Coke or chickpea pasta, sometimes people settle for a knock-off version of faith that says you have to earn God’s love. But the real good news is this: God’s grace is more than enough.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
Want to know more about following Jesus? Visit localchurchli.com/follow
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
Has your life ever been changed by one encounter? A friendship, a conversation, even a chance meeting that shaped everything after it? That’s exactly what God’s grace does — one encounter can change your life forever, for the better. That’s why the good news of Jesus is really the good news of God’s grace.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
Want to know more about following Jesus? Visit localchurchli.com/follow
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
How does someone go from killing Christians to becoming one of the most famous Jesus followers of all time? Through Paul’s story, we discover that through Grace, Jesus restores our story and gives us a new purpose.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
Want to know more about following Jesus? Visit localchurchli.com/follow
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt, shame, or feeling like you’ll never measure up for God, then there’s a solution. The catch? You can’t earn it, buy it, or win it.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
Want to know more about following Jesus? Visit localchurchli.com/follow
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There is no doubt that children need a community of loving adults in their lives in order to thrive in every area – including their faith. So the question is: What is the faith of the next generation worth to you? If you doubt whether you are invited, able, or called to influence kids and teens, this message is for you!
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
Want to know more about following Jesus? Visit localchurchli.com/follow
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
In this episode we’re wrapping up “The Reason We…” series by talking about prayer and scripture. Why do we do them? What do they actually do for us? And how can we make them a simple, life-giving part of everyday life?
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
Want to know more about following Jesus? Visit localchurchli.com/follow
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE:
Why do we give as part of being followers of Jesus? What does the Bible say about how giving is a part of our identity in sons and daughters of God? Find out more about the best gift of God and how to respond to that gift with your giving.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH:
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
Want to know more about following Jesus? Visit localchurchli.com/follow
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
As his final instruction, Jesus told us to go into all the nations making disciples and baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Local Church has done this by supporting the work of Nate and Roxanna Miller in Brazil. During this message, you'll hear from a team of 10 people who visited communities on the Amazon River to inspire Brazilians to follow Jesus!
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
Want to know more about following Jesus? Visit localchurchli.com/follow
About This Message:
This message explores how the reasons we sing in life: to celebrate, communicate, educate, connect, and create peace, mirror the heart behind why we sing in church. We'll dive into the book of Psalms, the Bible's Ultimate mixtape, filled with raw emotion, praise and real-life moments. Join us as we connect our reason for singing in life to our reason for singing in church and how it can inspire us to follow Jesus.
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3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
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2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
Want to know more about following Jesus? Visit localchurchli.com/follow
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
In this episode, we’re exploring what communion really means, why it matters, and how we approach it at Local Church. It’s honest, thoughtful, and ends with an invitation to join us at the table.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
Want to know more about following Jesus? Visit localchurchli.com/follow
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
People encounter Jesus in a unique way when they gather with other people. And that’s because gathering was never meant to just be a routine — it’s where we find spiritual rest, community, and strength for the journey.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
Want to know more about following Jesus? Visit localchurchli.com/follow
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
At the end of David’s story, what mattered most wasn’t his victories—it was his heart. David teaches us what it looks like to leave a legacy that’s more than success… a legacy of faith.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
Want to know more about following Jesus? Visit localchurchli.com/follow
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
David was a king, a poet… and a failure. This week, we look at his biggest mistake—and how God’s grace met him in the middle of it. If you’ve ever messed up big time, this message is for you.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
Want to know more about following Jesus? Visit localchurchli.com/follow
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE
David had the chance to take revenge—but didn’t. Why? Because real heroes know that just because you can doesn’t mean you should. This message explores what it means to lead with character, not impulse.
ABOUT LOCAL CHURCH
Sundays at Local Church feature a welcoming environment, complimentary bagels + coffee, a fun program for kids, and an inspiring experience for adults with live music + a relevant message. Join us every Sunday at 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville NY 11738.
3 ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL CHURCH
1. Fill out a connect card (localchurchli.com/connect)
2. Visit Local Church in person (localchurchli.com/planyourvisit)
3. Make a tax-deductible donation (localchurchli.com/give)
FOLLOWING JESUS
Want to know more about following Jesus? Visit localchurchli.com/follow