God Is Good Even When the King Is Bad – 15 January 2017
In today’s chapter, our attention turns again to the northern kingdom of Israel. This kingdom has been ruled by King Jehu who was anointed by the prophet Elisha back in chapter 9 to kill and overthrow wicked King Joram and…
Long Live the King – 8 January 2017
Our ongoing series is called “The King of Kings in the Books of Kings,” and this is message number 24 in that series. It’s been over a month since our last message in this series and our focus is moving…
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…
The 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.…
A 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…
I 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…
Do not fix your eyes on angels. Last time we were together, we opened our new series on the sermonic Letter to the Hebrews with the overarching theme, “Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus.” And that’s also our theme as a church for this…
Dear Church Family, Here is a simple 10-step guide to worship that your family could use to glorify the Lord together at home during the snowstorm this weekend. See you next Sunday! – Pastor Matt *** LEFC Home Worship Guide…
Dear LEFC Family, Due to the winter storm warning for our region this weekend, we are canceling this Sunday’s gathering for worship. The National Weather Service predicts heavy snow, frigid temperatures, and dangerous travel conditions. The governor has declared an emergency. We…
“Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus” That’s the name of this new sermon series that we’re starting today on The Letter to the Hebrews, and it’s also the theme of my pastoral vision for Lanse Free Church in 2026. Pastor…
I picked Psalm 87 for this morning because it’s so glorious and so…weird. I picked it because I really have never understood it. No matter how many times I’ve read it. What is this psalm, this song, all about? So,…
What are you asking the Lord for in 2026? What are you praying for as we set out into a new year? What do you want? Many of us start the year by making some goals. We’re going to lose…
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- LEFC Pastor's Report - 2025 In Review January 17, 2026