Lifechurch Reno Podcast

In Week 2 of The Cave, Pastor Dave Pretlove takes us deeper into Elijah’s wilderness journey in 1 Kings 19. After a spiritual high, Elijah crashes into despair—physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted. Yet in his lowest moment, God doesn’t condemn him… He meets him with compassion. A meal. Rest. A whisper. This week’s message reminds us that God’s kindness meets us at our breaking point, often through others who show up like angels. We weren’t just at our lowest emotionally, we were spiritually dead. Yet in His mercy, God met us with grace, raised us to life, and invited us to walk in the fullness of Christ.

Join us for a powerful exploration of Elijah’s wilderness journey in "The Cave – Week 1: Despair in the Wilderness" (1 Kings 19:1–4). In this heartfelt sermon, Dave unpacks the raw reality of emotional distress, showing how even God’s boldest prophet faced despair after a spiritual high. With vulnerability and wisdom, he reminds us that no one is immune to mental and emotional struggles, yet God invites us to bring our deepest pain to Him. Whether you’re navigating your own "cave" of despair or seeking to support others, this episode will inspire you to trust God’s presence in life’s darkest moments. Tune in for a blend of biblical truth, emotional authenticity, and practical steps to find healing and hope.

In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Dave Pretlove reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus doesn’t just change one part of our story—it transforms everything. Because of Jesus, our past is no longer chained to guilt and shame. Our present is no longer a restless search for identity. And our future is no longer marked by fear, but by resurrection hope. We are invited to live a new kind of story, one rewritten by grace, filled with purpose, and anchored in eternity.

In Week 2 of our No One Else series, we look at a love unlike any other—the love of Jesus. Drawing from Romans 5:6–11, Pastor Dave unpacks a love that shatters our shallow definitions, takes our place in judgment, and answers the deepest questions of the human heart. Does God really care? Do I matter? Can I be forgiven? Through the cross, Jesus says yes to all of it—and more. This message will remind you just how far God’s love goes and why no one else has ever loved like Him.

No one lived like Jesus—because no one could. In this message, Pastor Tom unpacks the beauty of Jesus’ life: His absolute perfection, matchless power, and approachable love. He wasn’t just a good example—He’s everything we’re not, yet everything we need. Whether you’ve known Him for years or are just starting to lean in, this message invites you to not only admire His life… but live in light of it.

In the final message of the Thy Kingdom Come series, Pastor Dave unpacks Jesus’ words in Luke 21 about His second coming. Rather than stirring fear, this teaching invites us to live with active hope—looking around at the signs, looking up with confidence, and looking inward with reflection. As we wait for Jesus’ return, we’re not called to passivity but to faithfulness. This message is a timely reminder that in uncertain times, hope is not wishful thinking—it’s a way of life.

Pastor Dave unpacks Jesus’ sobering words about the destruction of the temple—and what they mean for us today. Far from being just a history lesson, Jesus’ prediction invites us to a deeper trust in Him, especially when the structures we rely on begin to crumble.

Pastor Jericho unpacks Luke 17:20-37, challenging us to stay focused on what truly matters in a world full of distractions. Just like in the days of Noah and Lot, people can get so caught up in the routine of life that they miss the bigger picture—God’s kingdom is moving, and Jesus is returning. Are we awake to His presence, or are we too distracted to notice?

What if Jesus returned tomorrow? In this powerful message from Luke 12-13, Pastor Dave unpacks Jesus’ words about His second comingChristians have agreed and disagreed for hundreds of years on various details. But here’s the twist—it’s not about guessing when, it’s about living now. You are invited to trade fear for readiness, seeking God’s kingdom today with vigilant, expectant hearts). Are you living for today or that day?

Striving to stay healthy, and balanced to achieve maximum impact is hard, especially for churches in a culture today. Today, we revisit a healthy balanced church expression given to us in the book of Acts, to ensure we stay true to a healthy growing church model. Enjoy our vision day sermon, casting vision and clarity about what type of church we are. 

Worry weighs us down, but Jesus calls us to live free from anxiety by trusting in our Heavenly Father. This week, we explore Luke 12:22-34 and uncover four heart conditions that fuel worry—misplaced priorities, an orphaned heart, pride, and unbelief. Through Scripture and real-life examples, we’ll discover how seeking God's kingdom first brings peace that surpasses understanding. Join us as we learn to trade worry for faith and embrace the freedom Jesus offers!

In a culture obsessed with wealth and possessions, Jesus calls us to a life of true freedom—free from the grip of materialism. In this powerful message based on Luke 12:13-21. We are reminded that the pursuit of worldly gain often leaves us spiritually empty. Instead, Jesus invites us to rest in God’s abundant provision, embracing gratitude, humility, Kingdom investment, and contentment.

Have you ever felt like you just need to be free? Free of anxiety, or pressure to impress. Join us as we dive into a new series and explore the freedom of living and being real. 

God desires you to live each day out of a place of rest and abundance. One of the ways he tells us to accomplish this is through the practice of the Sabbath. This week we explore how we declare God’s goodness and our dependence on him through Sabbath.

Have you ever felt like your job is just a job? Maybe God wants you to do something else for his Kingdom? Join us as we dive into the idea that there is no sacred or secular work for the Christ follower.

We are made for community not only with God, but with each other. It is one of the ways we grow and mature. God likes to use others to help us become moore like Jesus and reflect His heart. This week we explore the idea of learning to love well.

When we read Genesis 3, we get a picture of Gods desire to walk with humanity. He desires to do that today as He did then. Join us today as we explore the obstacles and challenges to walking with God as Adam did in the garden.

At the core of all of us, we have questions. Questions like why am I here, who am I really, does all this really matter? The fact that we are made to reflect God’s image impacts and addresses these core life questions. Join us this week as we kick off a new series Made For This.

Do you ever feel like you’re missing out on Christmas because your focus and expectations don’t match the reality of your experience? This week, we continue our "Missing Christmas" series by diving into the story of Herod. We’ll explore how his misplaced priorities and disordered desires caused him to miss the significance of Jesus’ birth—and how we can learn from his mistakes to realign our hearts this Christmas season.

“Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” - Ferris Bueller So many of us feel this especially at Christmas time. Join us as we explore how busyness, distraction and familiarity can cause us to miss what matters most this Christmas.