Podcasts about efca

“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 post There is Still a Bumper Crop of Needs! :: June 7, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

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 post Glorify God and Enjoy Him Forever :: May 31, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

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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″… The post An Anchor for the Soul :: May 24, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

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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… The post We Speak Like This :: May 17, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

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?

Nobody likes to be scolded, but sometimes a scolding is exactly what we need to get our attention and to keep us from going off the rails.  All good mothers know that, and so does the author of Hebrews. Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Full Manuscript available on Pastor Matt's blog. You can listen… The post On To Maturity :: May 10, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

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

The wages of sin is death, and there is nothing we can do to rescue us.  Someone Else has to deliver us.  And Someone Else did! Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Hebrews 5:1-10 Full Manuscript available on Pastor Matt’s blog. You can listen here or “Right-Click” and “Save-as” to download the sermon:  “The Source of… The post The Source of Eternal Salvation :: May 3, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

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.

The Bible tells us many things to do, but many Christians listen to the Word but do not apply it into their lives.  Is the Word becoming a permanent and inseparable part of our lives?  Is it becoming a commanding & guiding presence within ourselves?  Do no merely listen to the Word… Do what it… The post Listening and Doing :: April 26,2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

Who is the great high priest of the Book of Hebrews?  “Jesus the Son of God!”  Jesus is our great high priest for the people of God. Which sounds wonderful, but what does it mean? Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Hebrews 4:14-16 “Great High Priest” – April 19, 2026 https://lansefree.org/audio/2026-4-19-great-high-priest.mp3 The post Great High Priest :: April 19, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

It’s a four-letter word in English, but it’s one of the good four letter words.  R-E-S-T.  Rest!  What a good word! Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on on Hebrews 4:1-13 Full manuscript available on Pastor Matt’s blog. “A Sabbath-Rest-for the People of God” – April 12, 2026 https://lansefree.org/audio/2026-4-12-a-sabbath-rest-for-the-people-of-god.mp3 The post A Sabbath-Rest for the People of God :: April 12, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

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.

This isn't a myth or a fairy tale. It's not just a story that we tell the kids or ourselves to make us feel good. It’s not just a song. It’s not just a season. It’s not just a Sunday. The resurrection of Jesus is a fact! It's real!  Do you believe that? Pastor Matt… The post Really! :: April 5, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

King Jesus has a plan to go public in a big way.  For three years, Jesus has been in the public eye, but He has been somewhat secretive about His full royal identity. Pastor Matt Mitchell preaching on Matthew 21:1-11 & Zechariah 9:9. Full manuscript available on Pastor Matt's blog. You can listen here or “Right-Click” and… The post Your King Comes To You :: March 29, 2026 appeared first on Lanse Free Church :: Lanse, PA.

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 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, 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.

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 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 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 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, 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 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 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, 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. 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, 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. 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.

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.

ONE THING: No matter what… God's GRACE is always >

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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

ONE THING: You can't add days to your life, BUT you can add (resurrected) life to your days! Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God's right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory. - Colossians 3:1-4 (NLT)

We asked Dr. Göran Janzon about the TEN THOUSAND SWEDISH CHRISTIANS who attended the Summer Celebration this year at TORP. He began by recounting the ministry of Nelly Hall and the female Evangelists of the Swedish Evangelical Free Mission - how they were blessed by God in the late 1800's and their impact on the 21st Century churches in Sweden and beyond. 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

For a full transcript of today's episode: For a full transcript of today's episode: https://efcaeast.com/i-was-wrong-about-ordination/ 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.

ONE THING: Compassion is taking your talk out for a walk! Dear children, let's not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. – 1 John 3:18 (NLT)

ONE THING Memorize John 3:16 and ask God for an opportunity to share your hope in Jesus with someone this week. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. -John 3:16 (NIV)

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