Life Without Lack: Totally Worth It | Psalm 23:6 (Pastor Ben Rothwell)

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Pastor Ben explains how Psalm 23 reveals a life without lack, even amid trouble, through God's presence.

The episode is a sermon by guest pastor Ben Rothwell, continuing Lifehouse Church's series 'Life Without Lack' based on Psalm 23. Ben opens with introductions, noting his role as lead pastor of Sequel Church and his partnership with Lifehouse. He reads Psalm 23 in the church's translation and leads a prayer of reception. The core theological premise is that a life with Jesus can be 'without lack,' meaning believers ultimately lack nothing despite troubles, as described in Psalm 23. Ben focuses on verse 6, 'surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,' explaining the Hebrew implies pursuit or chasing. He uses anecdotes about his daughter Banks, who is always underfoot, to analogize God's persistent presence. Ben contrasts David's relational view of God with the transactional religious practices of David's time, highlighting how Jesus fulfills this relational covenant. The sermon's central point is that healthy relationships yield greater return than investment, applied to marriage, family, and faith. Ben shares personal stories, including his parents' divorce when he was 13 and his subsequent struggles, leading to a radical encounter with God at age 19. He recounts how his mother's husband later came to faith under his ministry. Ben references parables from Luke 15 about the lost sheep and lost coin to illustrate God's pursuit. The message encourages reinvesting God's love into relationships and believing for return. It concludes with an altar call for salvation and recommitment, followed by communion. The episode blends theological teaching, personal narrative, and practical application in a pastoral tone.

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Ben connects lasting relationships with costly investment, then lands the message in prayer and communion.

This Life Without Lack episode frames faith and relationships through the language of investment. Ben presents a simple test for relational health: what is built should give back more than it takes.

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When your marriage feels expensive to keep choosing, press play for a sermon that asks what greater investment might make possible.

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