Posts by Keith
Jesus Christ and Him Crucified – 1 January 2017
LEFC turns 125 years old this year. To mark this 125th year, Pastor Matt will preach a special set of sermons, over the course of the whole year, that revisit and reflect and reconnect with the core values that have under-girded and shaped our church for the last 125 years. This series is called “Gospel…
Read MoreThe Christmas Mission – 25 December 2016
What is “The Christmas Mission?” What was the mission of Christmas? If somebody asked you that question this week, why is there Christmas, how would you answer?John’s got a really good way of saying it here in 1 John 4. John says that Jesus, the Son of God was sent on a mission Jesus said,…
Read MoreA Shoot From the Stump of Jesse – 18 December 2016
On this Sunday before Christmas, we will be looking at on Old Testament prophecy, Isaiah 11. As we ponder the scriptures, we are encouraged to Believe in the coming of the Shoot, Long for the Reign of the Shoot, and Share the Truth of the Shoot. Pastor Matt preaching on Isaiah 11 Full manuscript available…
Read MoreI Will Avenge the Blood of My Servants – 4 December 2016
Today’s scripture passages are probably the most exciting chapters (and most gruesome) in the whole second book of Kings. Action, adventure, blood, death, intrigue, suspense–these chapters have them all! What should we do in light of these chapters? Marvel at the patience of God. Tremble at the vengeance of God. Hope in the grace of…
Read MoreIf the LORD Should Open the Floodgates of Heaven – 27 November 2016
Last week, the story ended with the Lord, through the prophet Elisha, providing a feast to the enemies of Israel whom He had captured through His supernatural power. We went into the Thanksgiving season reminded that God shows amazing grace even to His enemies. What should we do in return? Believe God’s (almost inconceivable) Good…
Read MoreLORD, Open Our Eyes – 20 November 2016
Our message for today is a good one for the Thanksgiving holiday. It is all about seeing things that are easily missed. Lord, Open our eyes to see that: you care about our (little) big deals, that you are up to so many things we are not aware of, and that you want us to…
Read MoreNo God in All the World Except the God of Israel – 13 November 2016
Yahweh is the God of 1 Kings, and He is the same God in 2 Kings. He’s the same God forever. He’s a God of Wonders. He’s is compassionate and powerful and generous.Even though Israel’s kings have been dismal failures, two thumbs down, God has continued to graciously care for His people through His wonder-working…
Read MoreLife In the Gospel – 6 November 2016
Allegheny District Superintendent Pastor Jeff Powell joined us Sunday to share three things the wold should see in us as we live in the gospel. Be encouraged by this message! Pastor Jeff Powell preaching on Philippians 4:1-9. Listen here or “Right-Click” and “Save-as” to download the sermon: Life In the Gospel – 6 November 2016…
Read MoreThe God of Wonders – 30 October 2016
You may have noticed that the amount of miracles in this book has been increasing. One reason may be to show that God is still powerfully and compassionately at work even when He is disciplining His people. Even when the current events of Kings is so bleak, God is still there. The God of Wonders…
Read MoreHow NOT to Relate to God – 23 October 2016
We continue our walk through Kings by spending some time looking at the mistakes of King Joram. We can learn a lot about how not to relate to God by looking at the mistakes he made. So what shouldn’t we do? Don’t blame God for your errors. Don’ seek God only when you are in…
Read MoreWhere Is the God of Elijah? 16 October 2016
We continue our walk through Kings this week and say goodbye to Elijah. This week, we look at an important question: Where is the God of Elijah? Right Here. With Us. Doing Miracles. Keeping His Promises. Pastor Matt preaching on 2 Kings 2:1-25 Full manuscript available at Pastor Matt’s blog. Listen here or “Right-Click” and…
Read MoreIs There No God in Israel? – 9 October 2016
We return to our series “The King of Kings in the Books of Kings.” This passage of scripture shows us that ther eis a God in Israel and he does not want to be ignored or replaced. He is a jealous God. And we need to repent of all of our chasing after other ones.…
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