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We often get caught up in our own lives and we’re blinded to those in front of us that God is calling us to care for.  Jesus wanted his disciples to get their eyes off of themselves and onto those most vulnerable, such as children; and Jesus wants that for us today. Our guest preacher…

For us to appreciate what Jesus Christ has done for us, we need reminded of why his sacrifice is superior to the Old Testament system.  Additionally, we need to be reminded of the why and how of it being sufficient for our eternal salvation.  Do you need that reminder? Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Hebrews…

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” This generation of young people is marked by anxiety. But aren’t we all, at times? Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Psalm 139 Full manuscript available on Pastor Matt’s blog You can listen here or “Right-Click” and “Save-as” to download the sermon:…

Our group of teens and leaders are back from Challenge 2026! Hear about their trip, what they did, what they learned, and the fun they had in Kansas City—all while worshiping and serving our one, true, and living God. You can listen here or “Right-Click” and “Save-as” to download our Challenge Team report: “Challenge Report”…

Do you sometimes feel unworthy to serve God because of your sin? “I can’t go out and talk about God. I know what I’ve done. I can’t teach kids the Bible. I’m too dirty on the inside. A holy God can’t use me.”  If those thoughts run through your mind, this passage of holy Scripture…

Jesus is Lord! But he is not just a king. He is also a priest. He is not just a ruler. He is our representative. He safely represents us before a holy God. He’s not just King of Kings. He’s the Priest of Priests. Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Hebrews 7:20-28 Full manuscript available on…

Jesus is unlike any other high priest. He’s a different kind, part of a different order. He’s a priest in the Order of Melchizedek. What’s a Melchizedek? Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Hebrews 7:1-19. Full manuscript available on Pastor Matt’s blog. You can listen here or “Right-Click” and “Save-as” to download the sermon:  “In the Order of…

“What is man?” What is a human being? What does it mean for us to be human? King David directs that question at God Himself. Because that’s where we are going to get the real answer to that question. Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Psalm 8 Full Manuscript available on Pastor Matt’s blog. You can listen…

“The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. ” Harvesters Needed!  Apply Above! Our Allegheny District Superintendent, Kerry Doyal, preaching on Matthew 9:35-38 on June 7, 2026. You can listen here or “Right-Click” and “Save-as” to download the sermon: “There is Still a Bumper Crop of Needs! – June 7, 2026   https://lansefree.org/audio/2026-6-7-there-is-still-a-bumper-crop-of-needs.mp3

The message this week encourages us to try in the confidence that through the strength of Christ that we can live in a way that lets us “Glorify God and Enjoy Him Forever.” Preaching from Colossians 3:1-17, delivered by one of our own elders, Cody Crumrine. “Glorify God and Enjoy Him Forever” – May 31,…

The point of this passage is to greatly encourage the Christians who read it.  Our graduating seniors need strong encouragement, as do we all, and this passage has it by the truck full. Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Hebrews 6:13-20 Full manuscript available on Pastor Matt’s blog. “An Anchor for the Soul” – May 24, 2026″…

Don’t miss the point of this passage.  It is one of the most difficult in the New Testament to interpret and harmonize with the rest of our theology.  It’s very heavy and scary.  The author of Hebrews paints a very provocative and horrifying picture with strong and potentially terrifying words.  So don’t miss the point…