LWCF Teachings

Do you ever struggle with faith in the power of God? The New Testament story of the centurion highlights Jesus' amazement due to a centurion's great faith in the healing power of God. The centurion expresses his humility and faith by recognizing that he is not worthy for Jesus to come to his house, but that Jesus can simply speak the word of healing from a distance. This story highlights...

Pastor Shane shares a message reminding us that worry adds nothing to our lives. Instead, when worry knocks, we’re invited to answer with faith, choosing to rest in God’s promises rather than give in to fear. This kind of faith isn’t passive—it’s an active, intentional trust that God knows our needs and cares for us deeply.

Pastor Shane’s message today challenges believers to view political engagement as an expression of their faithfulness to God, using their influence to bring godly values into society while remaining anchored in the hope of Christ’s return. https://www.christianvoterguide.com

Amidst the chaos in our world, Christians are called to persevere by staying grounded in faith, inspiring one another to love and good deeds, and gathering for mutual encouragement. In the series How Then Should We Live?, Pastor Shane brings a message from Hebrews that guides us on living faithfully in these times.

The Bible list things that will take place in the ends times as the return of Christ draws near. Some of the events that are listed include wars, rumors or wars, and varying natural disasters. As we continue to see such types of events unfold in our world today, Pastor David encourages believers to have expectant hope in Christ and remain encouraged as we cling to His promises.

We are all familiar with the current events plaguing our news and social media outlets every day. As believers we know that our days here on earth are numbered and the day of the Lord's return draws closer and closer each day. During such uncertain times, Pastor Shane encourages believers on how we should live with hopeful expectation as we continue to put our faith in God's plans.

Pastor Shane piggy backs off of last weeks message instructing on different types of earthly relationships by emphasizing the importance of prayer in our daily lives. Intimate prayer and yielding to the Lord are essential to growth in the Christian life but can often times be put on the back burner. Christian's should find hope in walking closely with the Lord.

Paul tells the Colossians what the Christian life looks like in a marriage relationship, a parent-child relationship, a master-servant relationship, and a Christian-non-Christian relationship. This passage highlights the importance of living our relationships in a way that brings honor and glory to the Lord.

In Paul's letter to Collosae, he instructs them how they should live their lives after coming into relationship with Jesus. As believers we are called to live different from the world, putting off our old ways of thinking and taking on the character of Jesus.

Paul urges believers who have been raised with Christ to seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. This implies a shift in focus from earthly concerns to heavenly priorities.

Jesus set believers free from man-made rules and regulations. Paul reminded the church at Colossae of this as they wrapped their minds around Jesus’ divine nature and complete work on the cross. Through his letter, Paul warns the church against any philosophy of life that is based solely on human ideas. No matter how good it sounds or how harmless it seems, it will eventually leave us empty.

Trials and suffering are not foreign for anyone, including believers. Through Paul's letter to the church in Colossae, he reminds them of God's faithfulness even in the midst of our suffering. We are not guaranteed and easy life, but God reveals his perfect plan & character to us even when things seem upside down.

In Paul's letter to the Colossians church, he reminds them of the impact Jesus’ sacrifice has had on their lives. Jesus is the image of the invisible God, he is the head of the church, and we are reconciled to God through his accomplishment on the cross.

Pastor Shane kicks off a new series entitled "Rooted in Christ". Today's message encourages believers to deepen their relationship with Christ, bear spiritual fruit, and live lives worthy of the Lord, reflecting His love and wisdom in all things.

Psalm 32 follows pivotal events that took place in King David's life hinted at in Psalm 31. After his affair and murder, David lived in his guilt for many months before he finally found forgiveness with the Lord. He described the physical anguish he was in during this wait. After seeking out the Lord for forgiveness, he experienced peace and joy in the Lord again. We can learn from the life o...

King David, who is credited with writing several Psalms, went through several highs and lows in life. One of his greatest follies was an affair that resulted in an innocent man being murdered. Psalm 51 is layered with repentance attributed to this act of adultery, including his need for God's love and compassion.

After an extended season of suffering, David wrote a Psalm of thanksgiving to the Lord. Despite the hardship he faced, he gave his gratitude to God for sustaining him and being his hope.

Asaph, a church leader, wrote the 73rd Psalm, expressing his bitterness and envy he felt toward others. He was disheartened by watching the wicked prosper, having all of the desires of their heart met. Meanwhile he, a faithful servant, suffered. This reality almost made Asaph lose trust in God, but through his careful consideration of the character of God, it ended up growing his faith instead.

Psalm 23 is a powerful expression of trust in God's care and protection, using the metaphor of a shepherd caring for his sheep to illustrate God's relationship with the faithful. Through the Psalm we see emphasis of divine guidance, protection, provision, and eternal security, offering comfort and hope to believers

Psalm 42 & 43 speak deeply of spiritual depression. Even as believers it is not foreign for us to find ourselves in a pit of sadness, anxiety, and depression. Through these Psalms we can take courage that we are not alone in our struggle, and our hope in God will carry us through.

Pastor Shane kicks off a new sermon series entitled Summer in the Psalms where we will spend the next few weeks diving into different Psalms. Psalm 1 digs into happiness, what produces it, and what deters it. Through scripture we learn that there is no earthly thing that will bring us lasting happiness, but we can find it through the pursuit of God.

Being a father involves carrying the weight of many responsibilities on your shoulders. Sometimes as humans we screw up and do the wrong things and often ask ourselves if we are doing right by those around us. Through the parable Jesus tells of the prodigal son, we are reminded of God's graciousness toward us: in that no matter how far we wander from Him, he is always waiting with open arms f...

After our series diving into the attributes of God, Pastor Shane takes a look at the overall encompassment of these characteristics through Jesus Christ.

Everyone encounters unforeseen circumstances in their life and we are often find ourselves asking "why?" Although things often times feel out of control, we can take courage in the fact that God is sovereign over all things and promises to work all things together for those who love Him.

God's faithfulness is a profound attribute that reassures, comforts, and guides us as believers. It teaches us to trust deeply in God’s promises, remain hopeful in difficult times, and emulate His faithfulness in their own lives. By embracing and reflecting on God's unwavering faithfulness, we can navigate life’s challenges with confidence and peace, knowing that we are upheld by a stead...