Matt Smethurst

Discover the biblical beauty of unseen service in ministry. From Old Testament Levites to unnamed Gospel supporters, learn how God honors faithful, behind-the-scenes servants.

June 3, 2025

• Hance Dilbeck

• Evangelism
• Service And Helps

Explore the vital connection between the inerrancy and sufficiency of Scripture in faithful Christian ministry. Learn why denying either weakens the church and the minister alike.

June 2, 2025

• Jason K. Allen

• Doctrine

Discover how to pray through pain and uncertainty by following Jesus’s example in Gethsemane. Learn to trust, ask boldly, and surrender when life falls apart.

June 2, 2025

• Vaneetha Risner

• Prayer
• Depression

Salvation through faith in Jesus is available to all—no distinction, no exception. Discover how belief, not works, makes us righteous before God and begins a lifelong transformation by His power and grace.

May 29, 2025

• Lifeway Staff

• Sermons

Explore how Jesus Christ has always been God's plan for salvation. Learn about His role as our living hope, the gift of grace, and our response to follow Him in holiness and love. Based on John 1, John 3, and 1 Peter 1.

May 29, 2025

• Lifeway Staff

• Sermons

Whoever believes in Jesus receives eternal life and lasting security in Him. Discover the eternal promise of salvation, the call to live with a kingdom focus, and the unshakable assurance found in Christ alone.

May 29, 2025

• Lifeway Staff

• Sermons

God’s love meets us in our sin, transforms us through Christ, and holds us forever—nothing can separate us from Him.

May 29, 2025

• Lifeway Staff

• Sermons

Explore the powerful message of God’s love and salvation through Jesus Christ in the God’s Message to You sermon series. Learn how faith, grace, and eternal life transform your relationship with God.

May 29, 2025

• Lifeway Staff

• Sermons

What if the old saying “You are what you eat” points beyond health to holiness? Explore how this phrase echoes a sacramental truth about identity, spiritual formation, and the transformative power of Christ in us.

May 20, 2025

• Kyle Worley

• Community & Fellowship

Paul's letter to the Romans offers timeless truth—calling believers to unity, faith, and love in a broken world, anchored in God's original design.

May 20, 2025

• I Am Second

• Evangelism

Deepen your church’s discipleship with a Christ-centered program rooted in Scripture, doctrine, and spiritual practices. Discover Deep Discipleship.

May 19, 2025

• Jen Wilkin,
• J.T. English,
• Kyle Worley

• Small Group

Discover a God-centered vision for discipleship that calls the church to deeper engagement with Scripture, doctrine, and the glory of God through Christ.

May 18, 2025

• J.T. English

• Small Group

Why following Jesus means more than receiving from Him — it means believing in who He truly is.

May 16, 2025

• Bible Study
• John

Change can be hard, but with some planning and preparation, school transitions can be smooth and even fun.

May 13, 2025

• Jana Magruder

• Education
• Elementary

Here are four reasons VBS is critical to the mission of your church—making disciples and reaching your neighbors with the gospel.

May 8, 2025

• Landry Holmes

• Vacation Bible School

Discover how to extend the impact of Bible storybooks beyond story time by weaving Scripture into kids’ daily lives, encouraging reflection, engaging study, and pointing them to the gospel’s central truth.

May 8, 2025

• Kathryn Butler

• Bible Reading
• Kids

Excerpt from Remember and Rehearse by J.T. English. Remember and Rehearse will help readers understand the whole story of Scripture.

May 6, 2025

• J.T. English

• Discipleship

An empty nest may feel like a loss, but with a little grace and faith, it can be a great gain.

May 6, 2025

• Ann Brandt

• Graduation
• Moms

Graduation is a perfect time to help your loved ones focus on God as they enter a new stage of life. We've curated some of our favorite graduation gifts for graduates, including books, Bibles, devotionals, journals, and more! 

May 1, 2025

• Lifeway Staff

• Graduation
• Parenting

Lifeway VBS is committed to providing resources that make the gospel accessible for all ages and bringing fun to churches in a variety of ways.

April 28, 2025

• Jeremy Carroll

• Vacation Bible School