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ONE THING Convenience asks, What's easiest? Conviction asks, What's faithful? Every day we choose which question we will answer.

Thank you for joining us today as we look into Jeremiah 9.

Our God is worthy of our praise. He doesn't just demand it. He is worthy of our praise. We have good reason to say, “Hallelujah.” In this psalm, those good reasons are summed up in verse 5 which says, “Great is our Lord.” Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Psalm 147. Full manuscript available on Pastor… The post Great Is Our Lord :: August 9, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

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… The post Jesus Loves the Little Children :: August 2, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

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… The post Cleansed with Blood :: July 26, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

ONE THING Our self-reliance says, “Carry more and depend less.” Jesus says, “Depend more and carry less.”

Kenny Longo teaches on the Evangelical Free Church of America's (EFCA's) statement #4.

“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:… The post *Even Here :: July 19, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

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”… The post Challenge Report :: July 19, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

ONE THING ‘You cannot stay where you are and go with God.” – Henry Blackaby Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” – Jesus (Luke 9:23)

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… The post By His Own Blood :: July 12, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

ONE THING Don't let tomorrow's worries keep you from today's obedience. God is responsible for the provision; you're responsible for the next step!

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… The post A Priest Forever :: June 28, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

ONE THING Choose today which altar you will bow to! “How much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions? If the Lord is God follow him (God-reliance)! But if Baal is God, then follow him (self-reliance)! But the people were completely silent.”(1 Kings 18:21 NLT)

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… The post In the Order of Melchizedek :: June 21, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

ONE THING Take time this week to thank a friend(s) God is using in your life to help you grow as a follower of Christ: Thank a friend who speaks truth into your life; Thank a friend who encourages you; Thank a friend who remains loyal; Thank a friend who sharpens you And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. – Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV)

“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 post Putting Us In Our Place :: June 14, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

ONE THING Check your motive – Surrender your plan – Follow His lead Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” – Isaiah 30:21 (NIV)

Thank you for joining us today as we continue in our sermon series, The Bible Recap!

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ONE THING The grace of God is greater than the failures that could define us when we truly repent and return to Him.

We are a nation of immigrants with a significant ethnic diversity and sometimes challenging immigration status. Our District has the largest amount of immigrant congregations in the EFCA, including the largest Hispanic congregation. How are you (and your Elders) navigating the immigration tension in your own congregation?

ONE THING Use this pattern of lament from the Psalms to guide you as you trust God and pray through the difficulties in life.

ONE THING When we forget who God is, our view of Him shrinks. Intentional praise brings it back into focus.

Kenny Longo continues teaching on the Evangelical Free Church of America's (EFCA's) statement #5 followed by an elder update about grace leadership.

Pastors Alex and Chris dig into the topic of ordinance vs sacrament and explain why the EFCA lands where we do. Then a discussion about curses and digging into the Greek ensues. Hope you enjoy!Key thought from this episode: We love Jesus and follow His commands/ordinances as we walk closer with Him.We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!Email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

ONE THING While you wait on God, don't settle for less than God. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:14

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference—Dr. Ben Skaug, pastor at Bell Shoals Church—breaks down the doctrine of hell and eternal conscious punishment as it applies to pastoral perspective and practice.

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference Breakouts, Dr. Michael Wittmer—professor of systematic and historical theology at Cornerstone Theological Seminary—leads a session on "Physical Death and the Intermediate State: Holistic Dualism, Non-Reductive Physicalism, Port-Mortem Opportunity and Purgatory."

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference Breakouts, Dr. Ben Skaug—pastor at Bell Shoals Church—leads a session on "The Destiny of Infants and Mentally Unable/Incompetent/Incapable and the Unevangelized (including questions about post-mortem salvation)."

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference Breakouts, Dr. Craig Ott—professor of mission and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School—leads a session on "Evangelical Convictions of Eternal Realities: The Theological Little Foxes in the Vineyard of Christian Missions."

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference Breakouts, Dr. Michael McClymond—professor of modern Christianity at Saint Louis University—leads a session on "Near-Death Experiences: A Biblical-Theological Understanding and Response."

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference Breakouts, Dr. Geoff Chang—professor of historical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary—leads a session on "Judgment and Rewards for Believers, Judgment and Degrees of Punishment for Unbelievers."

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer—research professor of systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School—closes the conference by exploring the end of Article 10 ("Response and Eternal Destiny") of the EFCA Statement of Faith.

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Mickey Klink—pastor of Hope Evangelical Free Church—breaks down the doctrine of heaven and eternal blessedness as it applies to pastoral perspective and practice.

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Geoff Chang—professor of historical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary—unpacks the doctrine of heaven and eternal blessedness by looking to the historical consensus of the Church.

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Michael Wittmer—professor of systematic and historical theology at Cornerstone Theological Seminary—explores the doctrine of heaven and eternal blessedness through a lens of biblical truth and systematic theology.

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Michael McClymond—professor of modern Christianity at Saint Louis University—unpacks the doctrine of hell and eternal conscious punishment by looking to the historical consensus of the Church.

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference, Dr. Tom Schreiner—associate dean and professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary—explores the doctrine of hell and eternal conscious punishment through a lens of biblical truth and systematic theology.

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Conference, Greg Strand—EFCA executive director of theology and credentialing—introduces the conference theme, "God Will Raise the Dead Bodily and Judge the World: Evangelical Convictions of Eternal Realities.”

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Preconference, Rev. Bob Thune—lead pastor of Coram Deo Church and council member at The Gospel Coalition—explores the proclaimed message of the gospel paired with the embodied witness of the Church.

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Preconference, Dr. Keith Plummer—dean and professor of theology at Cairn University School of Divinity—breaks down how to read our current cultural moment and respond faithfully as the body of Christ.

From the 2026 EFCA Theology Preconference, Collin Hansen—editor-in-chief of The Gospel Coalition and executive director of The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics—unpacks the importance for Christians to discern deeper issues than just trends and fads when it comes to defending the faith.

In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, host Dr. Erica Warren is joined by Diane Randall, an executive functioning coach with extensive experience in pediatric occupational therapy. The discussion delves into the significant benefits of executive functioning training for occupational therapists (OTs), offering unique insights and strategies for integrating cognitive and motor skills. Diane shares her journey through an executive functioning course and highlights the creativity and holistic approach essential in occupational therapy. The conversation underscores the importance of intrinsic motivation, kinesthetic learning, and play in developing executive functioning skills, both in children and adults. The episode is a treasure trove of strategies, tools, and compelling stories, designed to help educators, therapists, and parents better support their clients and students.Links:Executive Functioning Coaching Course: ⁠https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies⁠Executive Functioning Resources: ⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-training⁠⁠⁠Executive Functioning Assessments:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCA⁠⁠⁠⁠Continuing Education for Mental Health, Rehab and Healthcare Professionals: www.pesi.comSensational Brain -Executive Functions Consultant Micro Credential (School-based): www.sensationalbrain.comCEU Courses for OT's: www.occupationaltherapy.comHow to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun⁠⁠Inner Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-app⁠⁠EF Student Coaching with Erica:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://learningtolearn.biz/⁠⁠⁠⁠EF Adult Coaching with Erica:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠EF Coaching with Diane: diane.randall.efcoaching@gmail.comEF Student Processing Inventory (SPI): https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?q=Student+Processing+Inventory Spot it: https://amzn.to/45uZEcl Mini Luk: https://amzn.to/4qDZaZR Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza: https://amzn.to/4abJyqJ Blokus: https://amzn.to/45SoGCz Brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ivvi.app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learningspecialistcourses.com⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/executive-functioning-coaching-assessment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

ONE THING Fear is a Liar! You can't stay where you are and go with God. In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. – James 2:17-18

ONE THING The WHY of the storm is always less important than the WHAT from the storm.  Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. - James 1:2-4 (NIV)

For a full transcript of today's episode: For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/slippery-places-reflections-on-psalm-73/ Check out our other show - Church Chat! EFCA East is a district of the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA is a movement of like-minded leaders and churches who want to impact our communities with the love of Christ. EFCA East churches are spread across a geographically and culturally diverse section of the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and our nation's capitol. The EFCA East podcast is all about church leadership, ministry strategies, and personal growth. Episodes feature practical ideas, resources, stories, and encouragement. We're here to help you live well, lead well, and multiply. Learn more at efcaeast.com.

Thank you for joining us today as we continue in our Bible Recap sermon series.

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Free Church women in the United States DID lead in ministry. This is the focus on Part 3 of Della Olson's book, "A Woman of Her Times - Stories of women who dared to place obedience to the commands of Christ above submission to the traditions of men," with a forward by Ruth Kantzer. Dr. Joy Fleming reads from this book by the First Lady of the Free Church who was her friend and neighbor.Della and her husband, Dr. Arnold T. Olson, President of the EFCA from 1951 to 1976 personally encouraged women to pursue public ministry. The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series (Tru316.com/trubooks). Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner