Category Archives: worship

Easter Message – Fearfully Amazed – Mark 16:1-8

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Pastor Jesse

Happy Easter! How should we respond when God breaks through all the obstacles and reveals the good news that Jesus Christ is risen? We can learn a bit about that from the ones who first experienced that at an empty … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday Message: Taking Kingdom Action and Facing Resistance – Matthew 21:12-17

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Pastor Jesse

This Friday is Good Friday. We are returning to a wonderful tradition that helps us get our hearts ready for Easter – and you are invited! We will gather at Mickler’s Landing before sunrise. (Bring your own breakfast this year.) … Continue reading →

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LFC Sunday Message: Rely on God and Stay Cool!

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Pastor Jesse

Psalm 95:6 So, “Come let us worship and bow down Let us kneel before the Lord, our God, our maker For he is our God And we are the people of his pasture And the sheep of his hand.” Good … Continue reading →

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A Few Words for Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Pastor Jesse

A ministry colleague of mine, Frank Riley, wrote this reflection on the song “I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day.” A gift of hope for Christmas. Blessings and Merry Christmas! The year was 1863, a year of ongoing loss as … Continue reading →

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Sunday Message: Revival of Out (Matthew 6:9-15)

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Pastor Jesse

Imagine what would happen in the all broken and torn places of this world if every follower of Jesus learned to meet needs like Jesus did, with God’s love, grace, and power. Revival of out looks at what needs to … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Revival – Isaiah 6:1-8

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Pastor Jesse

Limited gatherings.  Fewer face-to-face meetings.  Postponed mission work.  This is a time of forced waiting.  What if this season is less about inconvenience and more about God is preparing us for revival.  What if, coming out of this season, we … Continue reading →

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We Are God’s Masterpieces (Galatians 5)

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Pastor Jesse

This is the day the Lord has made, and each day has its beauty.  But we are the masterpieces of he is making and he takes delight in us!  God is at work in us producing fruit that helps us to … Continue reading →

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LoveFirst Coast July

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Pastor Jesse

We’ll be taking a break from organized, scheduled events for July.  It’s a good season to rest.  In August, we’ll resume our gatherings, but with one change: Instead of meeting every other Sunday for Worship Gatherings and every other Monday … Continue reading →

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Seem like hell out there? Let’s gather for worship – because mission matters!

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Pastor Jesse

This captures my imagination: Jesus once said that the gates of hell would not prevail against his church.  Wow!  And the church is on the move!  But what is this church Jesus speaks of?  What is it’s clearest, simplest form?  … Continue reading →

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Pentecost Sunday

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Pastor Jesse

Happy Pentecost Sunday! Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most popular verses in America.  But how often have you looked beneath to discover more about the plans God has for us.  When I think of this verse, I often jump … Continue reading →

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