The Son of the Most High :: December 21, 2025
This story is the announcement by an angel to that humble young Jewish woman named Mary that the first Christmas was coming, that the Christ was coming, not just someday but now, and not just to her house, but to…
Continue to Message...Days of Feasting and Joy :: December 14, 2025
There once was a wicked man named Haman, and he hated the Jews. He was their enemy. This Haman was a leader in the kingdom of Persia in the fifth century before Christ, and he was very very proud. Narcissistic…
Continue to Message...Another Decree :: December 7, 2025
Our story is not over yet. The Tale of Queen Esther did not end with the death of the wicked Haman at the tail end of chapter 7. Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Esther 8:1-17. Full manuscript available on Pastor…
Continue to Message...Queen Esther’s Banquet :: November 30, 2025
We have finally reached “Queen Esther’s Banquet.” It’s actually Queen Esther’s Second Banquet, isn’t it? Because she put one on in chapter 5, as well. Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Esther 7:1-10. Full manuscript available on Pastor Matt’s blog. You can listen…
Continue to Message...That Night the King Could Not Sleep :: November 23, 2025
Timing is everything. In so many areas of life, so much comes down to timing. What happened when. How fast something unfolded. What came first. What came last. What happened at just the right time…or at just the wrong time!…
Continue to Message...What Is Your Request? :: November 16, 2025
Queen Esther is about to do the bravest thing she has ever done. Queen Esther is about to embark on what might be, for her, a suicide mission. She is going to take her life into her own hands and…
Continue to Message...Twenty-five years ago, when I first preached the Gospel of John, I got exasperated a few times with John for repeating this word so many times! I would come home from studying the passage for that Sunday, and Heather Joy…
Read MoreThe crowd has been waving palm branches over Him and shouting, “Blessed is the King of Israel!” And He’s not stopped them. He’s received their worship and their faith in His messiahship, His kingship. And the Jewish leaders are frustrated…
Read MoreVerse 23 says, “Jesus replied, ‘The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.” That is significant because, at this point in the story, everything changes. Up until now, the hour had not YET come. Pastor Matt…
Read MoreWe’ve reached chapter 11, which tells the story of Jesus’ last major public miracle in the Gospel of John before His arrest. And it’s a doozy! Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on John 11:1-53 Full manuscript available on Pastor Matt’s blog You…
Read MoreWhat would you do if you were surrounded by a big group of angry men who were picking up rocks to throw at you? What would you do if an antagonistic group of men had encircled you and were so…
Read MoreJesus likened Himself to a shepherd, a person who takes care of sheep. And He meant it as a criticism of the religious leaders of His day. They were supposed to be good shepherds, taking good care of God’s good…
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255 Cotohisc Road
Lanse, PA 16849
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- “Born a Child and Yet a King” - Christ Candle Lighting - Christmas Eve December 25, 2025
- “The Son of the Most High” [Matt's Messages] December 21, 2025
- Advent Candle #4: "God With Us, Emmanuel” December 21, 2025