Lantana Community Church

Imagine a courtroom where a judge sentences a guilty person to death. Just as the sentence is about to be carried out, an innocent person steps forward and volunteers to take the punishment in place of the guilty. The guilty person is set free, and justice is served because the punishment was carried out, albeit on an innocent substitute. This is a picture of what Jesus did on the cross—He took th...

Doctor Larry Morris preaching about following Jesus

The Messiah's kingdom is eternal, and while it may have been prophesied thousands of years ago and fulfilled in Jesus 2000 years ago, his kingdom is fulfilled in us today. This isn't some distant dream or something we hope may come someday, but a place where we get to invite people in today. Where the poor and marginalized are welcomed, regardless of status or stature. This is a kingdom of...

We need to learn from Paul that not everything God does in our lives is to be shared publicly. The fruits that come out of the experiences we have with the Lord benefit other people way more than the experience itself. Every encounter we have with God doesn't end there; it is to transform us first so we can be used by Him to transform others!

Pride will never let us be vulnerable. Pride will try to keep this inside, never asking for help. Paul for the first time, open up his heart and share that he has an issue. An issue he is not able to solve! Yes, he is planting churches, yes he is operating in the power of the Holy Spirit but he has an issue, a thorn in his flesh.

Today we need to learn to turn from our prideful ways. Each step on the path of spiritual formation brings us closer to peace as the image of Christ is renewed in us. We have to get rid of pride, to become humble, to even desire a pursuit of Christ's image in us. Never forget that pride is not only exalting ourselves, as in shouting how great we are, but also when we refuse to do something God...

If our church is to flourish, we must remember what He is asking of us. It goes all the way back to the kind of church He wants us to be. The kind of church that will live and be alive! God can turn dry, empty spots into places full of life and hope, just like he strengthens us when we’re feeling down. God heals and guides us along a safe path, where no harm can touch us if we stick with Him. This...

Message from Pastor Lucas Ribeiro

In this message on Isaiah 58, we explore what God truly desires from our worship. Moving beyond mere ritual, as we become holy as God is holy, we are to embody justice, mercy, and humility in our daily lives. This message challenges us to transform our acts of worship into actions that reflect God's heart for lovingkindness and justice, urging us to live out our faith as a tangible expression...

In this message we explore the profound concept of God's "Canopy of Glory." Discover how God offers not just physical shelter but a transformative sanctuary amid life's storms. Learn about the divine protection provided by His presence, symbolized by a cloud by day and a flaming fire by night, which guides and guards us on our spiritual journey. We will dive into the significance...

In Isaiah 6:8-13, God has tasked Isaiah with delivering a message to Judah. It's a message they will hear, but not understand. It's a message that hardens their hearts. This is their response to God, a persistent unfaithfulness and refusal to heed previous warnings. They have reached a point of no return due to their continued disobedience. Only a remnant will remain, but that remnant is t...

We must be careful that the significance of Easter not be lost on us because it's precisely into this void of understanding that the message of Easter speaks. The cross, an instrument of brutal execution, becomes the focal point of the ultimate sacrifice. Jesus' death doesn't just echo the sacrifices of old; it transcends them, transforming our understanding of what it means to give an...

How did Isaiah respond when God called him? Immediately and confidently. "Here am I. Send me!" After encountering God's holiness, confessing his sin, and being cleansed, Isaiah is ready to accept God's mission…whatever that is! If you pay attention, this is a personal and communal call. Isaiah is not just offering himself but is a representative of the people he belongs to. Our c...

Hosanna. It’s only one word of the song, but when you stop to listen to that one word and think about it, it sure does pack a punch! It means we are lost sinners. It means we can’t save ourselves. It means we need this God on the donkey to save us. It means that He is the only answer to our prayers. This one word tells us what Holy Week is all about. It’s about Jesus coming to save sinners.

Recognizing that we are created for God's glory is not the end but the beginning of being redeemed. It's the groundwork that prepares us for the deeper work God desires to do in us, transforming us into the likeness of Christ, in whom the fullness of God's glory is revealed. The journey ahead, then, as we begin to explore the themes of salvation and transformation is about allowing God...

Message from Pastor Lucas Ribeiro

Today, God's invitation is open and available. He wants to renew us and has promised transformation to all who come to Him in repentance. Will we accept God's pardon? Or will we stubbornly rebel as did the Israelites during the time of Isaiah?

The call to repentance and return is as urgent today as it was in Isaiah's time. This urgency is not meant to induce fear but to awaken hope, highlighting that our return to God is both a personal and communal journey toward embracing His promises. As heralds of this call to repent that leads to the good news, we are called to spread the joy of God's coming glory, amplifying our own joy in...

How are we responding to God's lavish care? Are we producing justice and righteousness, or have we settled for less? The call is clear. We are urged not to receive God's grace in vain but to let it transform us, making us agents of His justice and righteousness in a world desperate for both. Isn't it awesome that we are the people of God's Vineyard today?! We are grateful to have t...

Love changes everything. It changes our hearts and causes us to do things for others that we would never have done before. Causes a mother to stay on her knees all night praying for her sons.
 Love has a way of reshaping us and redefining our priorities and our motives. It transforms our actions and ultimately it changes our lives.

Pastor Mark Ramsey talks about your calling.

What will your focus be in 2024? What are your priorities for any given day? What’s your first order of business besides getting out of bed and cleaning up your body? Coffee? Breakfast? Read the paper? TV news? Or pray and read scripture or a devotional book? If you always seek first in life to glorify and honor God you won’t go wrong in life. Whatever your priorities are, wherever your focus is,...

Message from pastor Lucas Ribeiro from Recuel Hill Church

Just before the birth of Jesus there was a sense of expectation and hope. People were waiting and wondering. They felt like something wonderful was about to happen. The Scriptures had promised the coming of the Messiah, and rumors were rampant that he was coming at any time. He was going to turn the world around and deliver Israel from all her enemies. He would usher in the kingdom of God. But if...

In this message from the first few verses of Isaiah, we learn a vital lesson: even when we lose our way, God's kindness can bring us back and heal us. Isaiah's message was for Israel long ago, but it speaks to us too. It asks us to see where we might have drifted from God and reminds us that God's grace is always ready to welcome us home. This sermon starts our series by showing us the...