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Most people prefer a bright sunny day, instead of the rain, as rain is seen as not so great weather. However, if it wasn't for the rainy days, nothing would grow, as the rain helps renew and sustain life. But what about when it seems like it's raining in your life; can you stand the rain? Pastor Tye shows us how the Lord uses the rainy seasons in our lives to produce spiritual growth, character and to draw us closer to Him.

As the Live Church family joined others in Florida and the Caribbean to brace themselves for Hurricane Irma, we constantly heard on the news about the "bad and inclement" weather headed our way. What do you do when the storms of life seem to be heading your way, and you can't simply do what you want to do? That is when you have to truly believe that the Lord's plans for your life, will not end in disaster. In this week's Bible study message, "Singing In The Rain," Pastor Tye shows us how we can completely trust in the Lord and the plans He has for our lives, even in uncertain times.

When the prodigal son returned home, before he could even finish apologizing, his father was ready to cover him with the finest clothes, kill the fatted calf and throw a house party in his honor! He was so thankful that his son had come to himself, and returned home, and he wanted his son to know that he never stopped loving him. While we may not be able to choose our families, and may not even like some of our family members at times, it is our calling to be sure our families always have provision and protection. As LiVe celebrated our "House Party/Family Reunion," Pastor Tye shares why we should never have to go outside of the love of our families, to receive the provision and security that we need.

In the last Prep School series message, "Don't Believe The Hype Pt.2," Pastor Tye reminds us how important it is to have a vision. If you are tuned in more to the hype around you, with no vision, you'll never know if your missing the mark. Don't let hype (noise) in life, drown out your vision.

In the culture, to "hype" something up, usually means to make noise around it, even if sometimes the hype isn't warranted. As we prepare ourselves for what God has for us, there will be some noise around us, that we'll have to shut out. As we continue our Prep School series, in the message "Don't Believe The Hype," Pastor Tye tells us how to silence the noise and focus on what is better.

Farming in the Bible times was very grueling work. Workers not only had to go out and sow seeds for harvest, but be ready when those crops finally sprung up, to gather them. Someone would want to be in good physical shape to reap what was sowed. Just like a farmer, if we want to be ready to receive all the Lord has for us, then we need to be preparing ourselves now, for when our "harvest" comes. In the fourth lesson in our Prep School series, "Healthy For Harvest" Pastor Tye shares how our mind, stability and security have to be healthy in order for us to "reap" blessings the Lord has for us.

One thing to consider in preparation, is the process can be a hard one, as you work towards your goal. Your life doesn't automatically get better, but in most cases, things will be difficult before you see the silver lining. But thankfully, as Believers, you do not have to prepare on your own and can rely on the Lord to be your strength. As we continue in the Prep School series, with the lesson "It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better," Pastor Tye show us that sometimes better is the ending of a thing, then the beginning of it.

It is so easy to get caught up in the headlines we see or hear on the news, and not consider the best ways to react as Believers. However, preparation for some daunting times ahead (of which the Bible speaks of), is essential in staying the course in turbulent times. In the message, "Prep School" part 2, Pastor Tye gives keys to Believers, on how to truly prepare themselves, to spiritually react to the world events around us.

Most people love a good surprise, but you may be intrigued to find that surprises aren't mentioned in the Bible. God isn't big on surprising us. He outlines in His word what He will do and instructs us on how to live. He desires for us to live our lives, in the best case scenario, and the only way for us to do that is to be prepared. In this new series "Prep School", Pastor Tye shares why it's our preparation for what God has for us, that will ultimately lead to our blessings.

They're may be times when we feel the things that have happened to us, may define who we are forever. But just as God could took Mephibosheth from a low place to kings table, He can do the same for us. Pastor Tye shares how we all can have a seat set for us, at the the Lord's table.

In 2nd Samuel is the story of King David finally taking the throne in Israel. He wanted to honor his late friend Jonathan, by showing kindness to someone left in his family. The only heir left was Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth, who happened to be crippled in both feet. In the continuation of, "Identity Crisis" Pastor Tye shares why we can't let what has happened to us define us, as we're still part of God's family.

In the book of Genesis, is the story of Jacob wrestling with a Man, who he told he would not let go of until he was blessed. The Man blessed him by changing his name to Israel; therefore giving him a new identity. Sometimes our blessings from God are not material things, but knowing who we are, in light of who God is. In this message, "Identity Crisis," Pastor Tye shows us how finding our identity in Christ, despite our past, will lead us closer to His purpose for us.

While being a giver is essential in the body of Christ, it is also important to hear the Lords voice on what and when to give. In the last lesson in this series on giving, Pastor Tye explains, why sometimes it's not about what you give...but what you don't give. Scripture References: Mark 1:29-31 NLT Mark 1:32-34 NLT Mark 1:35 KJV Proverbs 4:23 NLT Philippians 4:4-5 KJV Philippians 4:4-5 AMP Philippians 4:6 KJV Philippians 4:7 NLT

Giving is not just what you place in the offering basket, but it can also be the praises you speak from your mouth and your obedience to God. Praise means to speak highly of, and when we give our praises to the Lord and obey His word, we are showing our willingness to sacrifice (worship). In this weeks sermon, "Give It Up Pt. 2," Pastor Tye explains why giving a sacrifice of praise to God and obedience, sets Believers apart and makes us different. Scripture References: Hebrews 13:10-12 MSG Hebrews 13:13-15 MSG Isaiah 6:1-3 KJV Jeremiah 33:10 MSG Jeremiah 33:11 KJV Acts 16:23-24 NLT Acts 16:25-26 KJV Psalm 150:1-6

For most of us, taking our relationship with God to the next level relies on three things: FAITH, HONOR, and TRUST. Pastor Tye Tribbett walks us through how to navigate these areas with Excellence so that God can use us to our maximum potential! Scripture References:  Hebrews 10:23 AMP Proverbs 3:9 NLT Ecclesiastes 11:4 AMP Ecclesiastes 11:5 NLT Mark 4:26-27 NIV Mark 4:26-29 MSG