In a play, the first act typically ends with a plot that irretrievably pushes the protagonist into committing to the action of the story. The ending of Act I must set the stage for everything that follows. This Sunday, the curtain falls on Act I of...

A special message from Pastor Josh Amstutz from Lakeland Community Church

Daniel was kidnapped, carried off into exile, and forced to adapt to the pagan culture and serve a Godless king. Ironically, Daniel served this pagan king so well that he was promoted over and over again. He did this without ever compromising his...

When it comes to money, we think that more money will lead to financial freedom. The reality is, the way to financial freedom doesn’t come from getting more money. The way to freedom is to have a purpose for your money, a plan for your money, and...

When we look at the founding of the church in Philippi, we see something that can only be described as an eclectic bunch. It included rich and poor. Blue collar and white collar. Private and public sector. And we see the message of Christ change...

God has a plan and an intention for your life. He wants your life to be filled with passion, with purpose, with satisfaction, with meaning, and with joy. In short, God wants you to experience a very high level of fulfillment in life. Does that...

When harvest times come, farmers have a small window to get their work done. Inside this window they have a choice: Pick it or lose it. The harvest requires an incredible amount of focused energy directed at one goal, so that the harvest isn’t lost...

We’re moving forward into a permanent facility because we need to be bold. We’ve learned over the years that being bold as a church carries a high cost. But we believe that the benefits of boldness far outweigh the costs. And God doesn’t just call us...

For many of us, Covid was hard on friendships. Social distancing left many of us feeling lonely and drained. Yet, mountains of research tell us that having good friends is critical to living a healthy and meaningful life. But for some reason, making...

Why is anxiety at an all time high? More importantly, how’s your anxiety level? We were not designed to carry the burden of anxiety. It steals your joy, your hope, and leaves you exhausted and burned out. Anxiety takes hold in our lives when we begin...