The Son :: January 18, 2026
“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…
Glorious Things :: January 11, 2026
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,…
One Thing I Ask :: January 4, 2026
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…
Come, Lord Jesus :: December 28, 2025
“Come, Lord Jesus!” That’s the very last prayer in the Bible. It’s in the last book of the Bible. It’s on the last page, in the last paragraph, in the second-to-last verse. And we’re studying it on the last Sunday…
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…
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…
Who wants to be ready for the return of Jesus Christ? We’ve noticed so far in our study of these letters to the Thessalonians, that the Apostle Paul brings up the return of Jesus Christ an awful lot! Pastor…
There are some really encouraging words in this passage today, and Paul says that we are not just supposed to be encouraged by these words, but to encourage each other with these words. Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on 1…
“Do this more and more.” Look with me at 1 Thessalonians chapter 4, verse 1. “Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge…
The sermon title for today is pulled straight out verse 20 of chapter 2 which says, “Indeed, you are our glory and joy.” Question: Who is the “you” in that sentence? Think before you answer. Who is the “you” in…
One of our Elder’s, Abraham Skacel, shared the word of God with us this past weekend. Abe Skacel preaching on Psalm 80. You can listen here or “Right-Click” and “Save-as” to download the sermon: “Psalm 80”– May 18, 2025
In God’s providence, this is a perfect passage for Mother’s Day. For one, because there’s a bit in there about moms. And how the Apostle Paul was like a Mom. That’s one to think about! But also because what Paul…
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- “The Son” [Matt's Messages] January 18, 2026
- LEFC Pastor's Report - 2025 In Review January 17, 2026
- “Glorious Things” [Matt's Messages] January 11, 2026