In this powerful yet practical message, Pastor Jeff Cranston unpacks Ecclesiastes 2:16-17, exploring the fleeting nature of life and the hope found in Jesus Christ. Discover how to live for what truly matters and rise above the tide.

Experience Scripture in a fresh and impactful way. In this captivating Scripture presentation, Marquis Laughlin brings the Book of Ecclesiastes to life! Marquis shares the ancient wisdom and reflections of King Solomon, highlighting the search ...

In "The Real King of the Playground," Pastor Jeff Cranston reflects on life’s competition for fleeting "crowns" like wealth and fame. Today's message urges us to seek fulfillment through Christ, who offers lasting joy and significance beyond li...

We all chase a better life—more success, health, relationships—but does it ever truly satisfy? Pastor Jeff Cranston explores Ecclesiastes 1:12-15, where King Solomon, with all his wisdom and wealth, found that life without God felt empty, like ...

In this message, Pastor Jeff Cranston explores Solomon’s reflections from the book of Ecclesiastes. Solomon's pursuit of happiness—through wealth, pleasure, and knowledge—left him empty and reminds us that true satisfaction and purpose can only...

Do you ever feel like you are in an endless cycle of routines and responsibilities? In today's message from Pastor Jeff Cranston, we take a look at life's deeper meaning. Ecclesiastes 1:2-7 encourages us to find purpose beyond temporary gains b...

In this message from Pastor Jeff Cranston, we explore what it means to focus on what really matters because life is short. Drawing from the wisdom of King Solomon in Ecclesiastes, we see that Solomon, the son of David and the king of Israel, re...

Is the church more than just a building or religious institution? In this message, Anthony Lucarini explores the idea of the church as a family united by Jesus and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Discover how believers are adopted into God’s hous...

In this message, Pastor Jeff explores 1 Kings 17, where the prophet Elijah meets a widowed mother in desperate times. Pastor Jeff helps uncover the deeper meaning behind generosity and giving to God—how it goes beyond simply donating to charity...

In this message, Pastor Jeff explores what it means to stay focused on God’s calling and avoid the distractions that can pull us away from His purpose for our lives. Drawing from Luke 9:62 and Acts 20:17-24, he highlights distractions such as w...

Why does God allow His people to suffer?Each character in Job’s story provides partial insights, but only God reveals the full truth. Suffering originates from Satan, who seeks to destroy faith by leading people to doubt God's love. Job...

In this message, Pastor Jeff explores the different ways God has spoken throughout history, from the prophets of the Old Testament to His final and ultimate revelation through Jesus Christ. Based on Hebrews 1:1-2, he breaks down why Jesus is th...

Five characteristics of worship from Psalm 95:-Worship is corporate-Worship is vocal-Worship is vibrant-Worship is God-centered-Worship is based on TruthThe takeaways:-Worship is to be first and fore...

In Mark 2, we see the compassion in the hearts of four men that led to the action of each grabbing a corner of the mat and carrying a paralyzed man from the gate of the town to the house where Jesus was. That compassion and action were so great...

Serve with Purpose: You Were Made for ThisWe've all heard the story of Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. It's a reminder that when something needs to be done, it’s easy to assume someone else will handle it. But what if th...

Spiritual growth is the process of becoming more like Christ, and is meant to occur both individually and corporately.Four important disciplines that are crucial in your spiritual growth:TITHING - Regular giving of a tenth o...

Connecting with Jesus Changes Our Eternity: Meeting Jesus completely changes lives and alters our eternal destiny. Whether it’s the paralyzed man, the blind man, or Peter, these encounters show that putting faith in Jesus as Lord and Sav...

Myth: Marriage is the God-ordained lifestyle: Contrary to popular belief, the Bible does not mandate Christian marriage as the superior lifestyle. While marriage is honored, biblical singleness is equally valued and allows for undivided ...

In this message from Psalm 71:17-18, Pastor Jeff and his wife, Darlene, highlight the crucial role grandparents play in passing down biblical values and leaving a spiritual legacy for future generations. Leaving a Legacy...

In Luke 2:39-52, Mary and Joseph, the earthly parents of Jesus, face parenting challenges that offer valuable lessons for modern parents.Live a life of staunch commitment to the Lord: Mary and Joseph's annual pilgrimage to Je...

Marriage, as God's idea, reflects His intentions for a unique, lifelong partnership. By examining the creation of Adam and Eve, uncover what it means to be equal yet different, designed to complement, not compete. God’s creation of Eve from Ada...

Pastor Jeff explores the often challenging but important concept of submission in the life of a Christian citizen. In this sermon from 1 Peter 2:13-17, we examine what it means to submit to governing authorities for the Lord's sake. Common misc...

What does it mean to abide in Jesus?  It means to enjoy intimate moments of connection and communionwith Him. What could God do in you and through you if you were to dwell with Him daily?When Dads abide, the family thrives. ...

In life, God’s grace always precedes peace. The Biblical principle is “God helps the helpless.” When we come to the end of our rope and cry, “I cannot solve this problem. I do not have any solutions,” then God helps us. Then we are a can...

We celebrate Pastor Jeff and reflect on all that God has done through him at LCC over these last 25 years!