Posts by Keith
Harvest Lessons – 18 August 2013
As we prepare for the Good News Cruise and the kick-off of our Fall program year, Pastor Matt encourages us to be looking for “harvest opportunities.” We don’t know what part we may play in this, but he encourages us to obediently share what we know to be true in our lives. Many people are…
Read MoreLessons From Our Summer Vacation – 11 August 2013
Pastor Matt enjoyed his time away visiting family. This week, he shares his report with us: “What I did on my summer vacation.” This summer, Pastor discovered there were some areas in his life that the Lord wanted to put His finger on. During the past few weeks, the Lord showed him some things. Listen…
Read MoreDelivering God’s Message – 4 August 2013
In this our final message in Pastor Tim’s three week series on the book of Jonah, we ponder our God of second chances even in the face of our stubborn disobedience. Pastor Tim McGill, Athletes In Action, preaching on Jonah 3:1 – 4:11 Pastor Tim begins his sermon with a video clip. The audio of…
Read MoreA Sailor’s Tale – 28 July 2013
Pastor Tim continues our three week series on the book of Jonah by asking us to ponder the question, When we are confronted by sin in our lives, how do we respond? We need to want to fellowship with and believe in God. We need to desire to walk with Him. Pastor Tim McGill, Athletes…
Read MoreYou Can Run, But You Can’t Hide – 21 July 2013
Tim McGill, a supported missionary serving with Athletes In Action on the Penn State Campus, begins a three week series within the book of Jonah. He warns us to be careful to the degree that we allow disobedience and rebellion in our lives, as we will establish a downward spiral like a whirlpool and will…
Read MoreGreat Assurity – 14 July 2013
Everything Christians believe is based on who Jesus is. If we get Jesus wrong, we get the whole thing wrong. Pastor Jeff shares with us three things that should give us great assurance: 1. Christ Has Appeared, 2. Christ Is Appearing, and 3. Christ Will Appear Again! He also challenges us into the action. Our…
Read MoreA Cool Drink of Good News – 7 July 2013
As we approach the “Dead of Summer,” the need for a cool drink to refresh and encourage us illustrates our need for good news – especially the Good News of the Gospel. Pastor Matt, preaching on Proverbs 25:25. Full manuscript available at Pastor Matt’s blog. Click below to download the sermon: A Cool Drink of…
Read MoreChrist’s Model of Discipleship – 30 June 2013
Roger Piger shares with us his passion for discipleship. God calls us to disciple those around us. By looking at Christ’s life, we can find a plan of action to help carry this out in our daily lives. By allowing admittance of people into our lives, being obedient to God’s will, and remaining dependent on…
Read MoreStand Your Ground – 23 June 2013
After an amazing week of ministering to our community and church family during Family Bible Week, Pastor Matt focus our attention on the key theme for the week. There is a battle raging all around us and we need to be prepared to take our stand against the devil’s schemes. We need to be ready…
Read MoreHope in the LORD – 16 June 2013
This past Sunday marked Pastor Matt’s 15th anniversary of pastoral ministry here at LEFC. He returns to the first scripture preached, Isaiah 40, and shares a message of hope. Listen and discover three points of application: The LORD Is Coming, The LORD Is Awesome, and The LORD Gives Strength. Hope in the LORD. Pastor Matt…
Read MoreFighting Words – 9 June 2013
Graduation Sunday’s message has important advice for the Class of 2013: Keep your cool, don’t let yourself get carried away with anger, and be a patient person who calms a quarrel. In the final full message in our Tongue of the Wise series, Pastor Matt talks about “Fighting Words” – Words that tear down, break…
Read MoreA Lying Tongue – 2 June 2013
This week, Pastor Matt tackles another type of reckless words that pierce like a sword: Lies Our key verse is Proverbs 26:28.“A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.” Pastor Matt shares three practical steps to help us as we attempt to possess The Tongue of the Wise: – REPENT…
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