2026-11-07_LAL The DNA of the Church: Biblical Community part 1

The Bible overwhelmingly teaches that you cannot be a healthy Christian unless you live in community with one another. That is not a strategy. It is a mandate in the Scriptures. It is what church “is.” It is not mystical. It is not some sort of superficial spiritual relationship that we are to assu…

2026-10-31 Series: The DNA of the Church: A Regular Diet of God's Word Part 2

As believers, we’re to love the Word of God, learn it, live it and share it. This should be a nature part of being a follower of Christ.  Dr. Crawford Lorrits encourages us to embrace the very voice of God and not abandon His plan for our lives. It’s part 2 of “A Regular Diet of God’s Word.”

2026-10-24 A Regular Diet of God's Word part 1

If we do not approach the Bible with wonder, awe and a heart to hear and embrace the very voice of God, we forfeit intimacy with Him and abandon His plan for our lives.

2026-10-17 The DNA of the Church Series: Who Are We? part 2

Our DNA determines what we look like. What is the DNA of our churches? Do they look like what they claim to be at the core? Dr. Crawford Loritts shares Part 2 of the message, “Who Are We?” He helps us see the connection between “Our Great Command” and “Our Great Commission.”

2026-10-10 The DNA of the Church Series: Who We Are?

Our DNA determines what we look like. It does not change. What is the DNA of our churches? Do they look like what they claim to be at the core? Dr. Crawford Loritts shares Part 1 of the message, “Who Are We?” We want our churches to be attractive to people, but what makes them truly attractive is t…

2026-10-03 For His Kingdom Series: The Great Invitation part 2

In Part 2 of “The Great Invitation,” Dr. Crawford Loritts describes Jesus’ rebuke of the Scribes and Pharisees who failed  to accept His message and the message of John the Baptist.  Jesus invites all who are weary of performance-based religiosity to come to Him for rest

2026-09-26 For His Kingdom Series: The Great Invitation part 1

This passage follows Jesus rebuke of the Scribes and Pharisees who failed to accept His message and the message of John the Baptist.  Jesus is denouncing legalism again here by reminding the Scribes and Pharisees that He’s not impressed with their fanfare and show.  Jesus is saying that His authori…

2026-09-19 For His Kingdom Series: God's Approval part 2

In Part 2 of “God’s Approval,” Dr. Crawford Loritts continues to look at the message Jesus had for the religious rulers who harassed John the Baptist. Jesus affirmed John’s ministry and challenged the religious elites. This passage marks a pivotal change in the book of Matthew and in the earthly mi…

2026-09-12 For His Kingdom Series: God's Approval part 2

This passage marks a pivotal change in the book of Matthew and in the earthly ministry of Jesus. It is a sad passage. It is both a tribute and a rebuke for rejection of the truth and missed opportunity.

2026-09-05 For His Kingdom Series: Rewarded part 2

Crawford Loritts explains that we will be rewarded in Heaven for the quality of our work, our faithfulness to God and how we overcame evil.  God’s power enables all of us to obtain these rewards.