The Wonder of God With Us, Pt.1

God is willing to get involved, and pay a price to do it. The birth of Christ is a prime example. Join us as Pastor Gary Craft reveals a few details about the Christmas story that you may have overlooked. If you’d like to respond to the message, request prayer, or just learn more about us, please click HERE. Thank you!

Signs of the Times, Pt. 4: Jesus’ Return

It’s been talked about since the days of Jesus. When is He going to return? The bigger question is, are you looking forward to it? Pastor Gary Craft helps us check our, “love temperature,” in today’s message. If you’d like to respond to the message, request prayer, or just learn more about us, please click HERE. Thank you!

Signs of the Times, Pt. 3: LGBTQIA+

One sign of the times is evident in the cultural acceptance and even promotion of what just a few decades ago was considered psychosis. What has it taken to get us here? And, what can we do about it? Pastor Gary Craft has some answers for us in today’s message. If you’d like to respond to the message, request prayer, or just learn more about us, please click HERE. Thank you!

Signs of the Times, Pt. 2: AI

An increase in knowledge is definitely a sign of the times. And, with human learning doubling every 12-13 months, Pastor Gary has some things to say about just how much we should rely on technology in our everyday lives. We hope this message touches your heart.If you’d like to respond to the message, request prayer, or just learn more about us, please click HERE. Thank you!

Signs of the Times, Pt. 1: Israel, God’s Timepiece

With Israel in the headlines, in an ongoing war, it begs the question – does the Bible speak of this? Pastor Gary Craft explains that, in fact, it does. We hope this timely message will help you seek truth in the middle of these seemingly uncertain times. If you’d like to respond to the message, request prayer, or just learn more about us, please click HERE. Thank you!

Chi Alpha Day

Today, we are so glad to welcome Chi Alpha Missionaries from all across the State of Alabama to come and share their stories. They are on our college campuses everyday, being beacons of light to our future leaders. We hope your heart is touched by their messages. And if you’d like to find out more about them, find out more about us, or ask for prayer, please click HERE. Thank you!

The Least of These

“The Least of These,” is defined as the most vulnerable: including children, widows, shut-ins, disabled people – people who didn’t get a fair shake in life. It’s a lot of people. Today, Pastor Gary Craft brings our attention to the children – asking the question, who is going to respond to their need for belonging and affirmation? If you’d like to reach out to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or simply get to know more about us, please click HERE. Thank you!

Intercession

Essentially, intercession means standing in the gap between the enemy and their victim, while connecting that victim to the resources of God. But, it’s most-times misunderstood. Pastor Gary Craft is ready to explain. If you’d like to reach out to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or simply get to know more about us, please click HERE. Thank you!

Ashley & Meredith Penley

This amazing couple serves as Missionaries to Northern Ecuador. Listen as they share their heart with you today, and show you scripture that not only parallels their lives, but yours, too. If you’d like to reach out to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or simply get to know us, or this couple better, please click HERE. Thank you!

The Target: The Prayer Priorities of Paul, Pt. 2

In this second installment, Pastor Gary Craft digs into the fact that we can trust God’s plan and purpose for us, because He only wants good for us. If you’d like to reach out to us to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or simply get to know us better, please click HERE. Thank you!

The Target: The Prayer Priorities of Paul, Pt. 1

Praying is kind of like shooting an arrow. So, if your prayer is the arrow, you’ve got to have faith that it is able to reach the target (the target being your desired outcome). God hears all of our prayers and can help that arrow along to reach the target. But it’s so important to understand His nature and will, for us to pray the right prayers (or shoot the right arrows). For a little more insight into this, here’s Pastor Gary Craft. If you’d like to reach out to us to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or simply get to know us better, please click HERE. Thank you!

The Sabbath

What is the Sabbath all about? Pastor Gary Craft explains the different sabbaths, their meanings, & how they’re meant to help you. And, if you’d like to reach out to us to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or simply get to know us better, please click HERE. Thank you!

The Waiting Room

Could there be something good about the waiting room? We’re glad you asked, because the answer is yes. Associate Pastor Seth Henegar has some good news for you today. And, if you’d like to reach out to us to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or simply get to know us better, please click HERE. Thank you!

What’s In Your Hand?

Who do you trust with your money? Things just got serious, didn’t they? Today, Pastor Gary Craft shares how your heart is tied to your finances. And, if you’d like to reach out to us to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or simply get to know us better, please click HERE. Thank you!

Through The Desert, Pt. 4

We have to remember all the times God has brought us through, when we face our next crisis. Pastor Gary Craft uses the story of the Israelites on their way to the Promised Land as an example for all of us to make sure we never forget. We hope your heart is touched by this message. And, if you’d like to reach out to us to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or simply get to know us better, please click HERE. Thank you!

Through The Desert, Pt. 3

For a group of people on their way to the promised land, they sure had some bad attitudes. What can we learn from them? Pastor Gary Craft has a few ideas. If you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or would like to reach out for any other reason, please click HERE. Thank you!

Through The Desert, Pt. 2

During the journey to the promised land, God set certain boundaries up for His people. These lines weren’t meant to keep them away from Him, but to help them come near to Him. Pastor Gary Craft explains more in today’s message. And if you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or would like to reach out for any other reason, please click HERE. Thank you!

Through The Desert, Pt. 1

The desert brings a myriad of challenges, but it also brings a chance to focus on what really matters. Pastor Gary Craft has a few things to say about that today, using Exodus for reference. We hope you are touched by this message. And if you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or would like to reach out for any other reason, please click HERE. Thank you!

Spiritual Authority

Being a Christian is about more than just getting a ticket to heaven. There are people who are relying on you to do more than just survive. Associate Pastor Seth Henegar has a few things to say about that. We pray it touches your heart. And if you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or would like to reach out for any other reason, please click HERE. Thank you!

Are You Serious?

It’s not just something we say when we’re flabbergasted, though that’s probably when you say it the most. More importantly, how serious are we about our faith? Pastor Gary Craft has a few ways for us to gauge that. We hope you enjoy today’s message. And if you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or would like to reach out for any other reason, please click HERE. Thank you!

Father’s Day At Lake City

Whether we like it or not, we are wired to want Daddy’s approval. It’s who we are. And, regardless of what kind of example we’ve had from our Earthly fathers, our Heavenly Father is perfect. Pastor Gary wants to tell you more about that relationship on today’s message. We hope it touches your heart. And if you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or would like to reach out for any other reason, please click HERE. Thank you!

Why Not More?

We are built to crave. The problem is, we often try to satisfy the craving with the wrong things. Pastor Gary wants to challenge you to crave the right things, instead. We hope you are touched by today’s message. And if you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or would like to reach out for any other reason, please click HERE. Thank you!

Why Not Today?

We believe in healing. We believe that God raises the dead, even. And, what we see in the scriptures is available today. So, why not now? Pastor Gary Craft has a lot to say on this topic. And, we hope you are blessed by it. If you’d like to respond to the message, have questions, would like prayer, or just want to know more about Lake City, please click HERE. Thank you!

Commissioned To Change The World

“It feels like our country is in peril… but I want to say this – I honestly believe that Christians are the answer to every problem that exists on this planet.” Associate Pastor Seth Henegar brings a message today, to remind you that you’re called and commissioned to make a difference. If you’d like to respond to this message, ask for prayer, or reach out to us for any reason, please click HERE. Thank you!

Why Not Now?

What is worth your relationship with Christ? That’s a question that you have to know the answer to. Jesus said to count the cost. Pastor Gary Craft explains how we should be ready to incur attacks because of our fath. If you’d like to respond to this message, ask for prayer, or reach out to us for any reason, please click HERE. Thank you!

Why Not Us?

The early church saw explosive growth & radical breakthrough. And, that was because of the power of the Holy Spirit. Guess what? As Spirit-filled believers, we have that same power alive in us. Pastor Gary Craft explains in this week’s message. And, if you’d like to respond to the message, request prayer, or reach out for any reason, please click HERE. Thank you!

Why Not Me?

Jesus had invested 3 1/2 years into His disciples, not so the story would be over, but so that His story would become their story and they would continue to do what He began to do and teach. And, this has huge implications for you and me. That’s what Pastor Gary Craft is bringing in today’s message. If you’d like to respond, request prayer, or reach out to us for any other reason, please click HERE. Thank you!

Missions Sunday

Today, our special guest Sam Johnson has a few stories to tell of the importance of funding missions around the world. He tells success story after success story of how needs were met, by faith. It will inspire you. If you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, give to missions, or reach us for any reason, please click HERE. Thank you!

Let’s Have Breakfast

If we can’t have access to Jesus in our everyday life, then we don’t have relationship. Instead, we have a religion. Christ gives us access to Himself 24/7. Here’s Pastor Gary Craft to explain. If you’d like to respond, ask for prayer, or reach us for any reason, please click HERE.

In His Steps, The Resurrection

Because Jesus arose from the dead, you can have this confidence: your latest failure doesn’t have to be the end for you. You have a future! Jesus gives you the power to make it through every circumstance in life, through His sacrifice on the cross. Pastor Gary Craft explains more in this message. If you’d like to respond, ask for prayer, or reach us for any reason, please click HERE.

In His Steps, The Crucifixion

We’ve been following Jesus’ steps from the betrayal to the cross, this Easter season. And today, we reach the crucifixion. When Jesus said, “It is finished,” what exactly did He mean? Pastor Gary Craft has the explanation for you. If you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or reach out to us for any reason, please click HERE.

Guest Speaker David Strahan

Today, we welcome David Strahan, the District Missions and Men’s Director at Alabama District of the Assemblies of God. He shares a poignant message of how easy it is to drift off-course, very slowly & gradually, and how we can guard our hearts against it. If you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or reach out to us for any reason, please click HERE.

In His Steps, The Trial

We’re taking a look at Jesus’ steps from the betrayal to the cross this Easter season to learn more of how we can imitate our Savior. And, because Jesus walked through the greatest injustice any human being has ever encountered, and He did it with power, and grace, and peace, and authority, Pastor Gary Craft encourages us that, “so can we.” If you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or reach out to us for any reason, please click HERE.

In His Steps, Gethsemane

As we’re follwing the steps of Jesus from the last supper to the cross, we’re discovering more and more how to be like Him. In this message, we learn that in His darkest moments, He didn’t want to be alone. He thought is was important to include the people He loved in His journey – even in the most vulnerable times. Pastor Gary Craft explains. If you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or reach out to us for any reason, please click HERE.

In His Steps, The Last Supper

During this season, we are tracing Jesus’ steps – all the way to His resurrection. In today’s message, we learn from His example that we can’t reserve the right to refuse service or love to anyone, even to those who do us wrong. Pastor Gary Craft explains. If you’d like to respond to the message, request prayer, or reach out for any other reason, please click HERE.

When We Cannot Get To God

Have you ever felt like you just couldn’t reach God – that no matter how hard you prayed, you just couldn’t seem to get Him? Guest Evangelist Lynn Wheeler has some advice for you. If you’d like to respond to the message, request prayer, or reach out for any other reason, please click HERE.

Matters Of The Heart: Depression

More and more people deal with depression these days. But, it’s nothing new. Pastor Gary Craft uses Elijah’s story from the Bible to highlight what depression causes & show you that there is a way out of it. As always, if you’d like to respond to the message, request prayer, or reach out for any other reason, please click HERE.

Matters Of The Heart: Fear & Anxiety

Fear can wreak havock in our lives, because we react to it in many different ways that can damage us and our relationships with others. So, what are the tell-tale signs that we’re dealing with fear? And, how can we overcome it? Pastor Gary Craft has a few tips for us today. We hope you are touched by this message. And, as always, if you’d like to respond to the message, request prayer, or reach out for any other reason, please click HERE.

Matters Of The Heart: Shame

Inadequacy, sin, & abuse are all roots of shame. And, they are housed in the heart. Pastor Gary Craft explains the roots & the fruit of shame in today’s 1st message in the Heart series. If you’d like to respond to this message, ask for prayer, or reach out for any reason, please click HERE.

Jonah – The Cause

The people of Nineveh were faced with a choice to continue on the path they were on, or relent, repent, and get on a better path. They chose to have an awkening. Is that possible for our nation today? Pastor Gary Craft asks that question, and explains what it will take to answer it. If you’d like to respond to this message, ask for prayer, or reach out for any reason, please click HERE.

Evangelist Johnny Jernigan

Special guest, Evangelist Johnny Jernigan, speaks today about winning. His charismatic storytelling & use of illustration helps drive the point home to help you realize how to be a winner. If you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or reach us for any other reason, please click HERE.

Jonah – People

Every single person is a treasure in God’s eyes. We don’t deserve that distinction, but He chooses to see us that way. However, we don’t always see other people as the treasure that God sees. This is where Pastor Gary Craft picks up the story of Jonah today. We pray that God touches your heart today through this message. If you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or reach us for any other reason, please click HERE.

Jonah – Change

This Bible Story is packed with rebellion, suspense, & second chances. Pastor Gary Craft picks it apart, piece-by-piece, in today’s message, so we can understand it just a little better. We pray that God uses this message to touch your life today in a mighty way. If you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or reach us for any other reason, please click HERE.

The Greatest Gifts of All – Freedom

Without the freedom that Christ gives, we live life in bondage, like slaves. But, He doesn’t want us living like that. Pastor Gary Craft explains in today’s message. If you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or reach us for any other reason, please click HERE.

The Greatest Gifts of All – Forgiveness

How often do we forgive someone, with limitations or expectations attached? Could it be that we are holding ourselves back when we do that? Associate Pastor Seth Henegar gives you the answer in today’s message. And, if you’d like to respond to the message, submit a prayer request, or reach us for any reason, please click HERE.

The Greatest Gifts of All – Family

The best gift you could ever receive is the gift of family. There’s something about belonging that instills a sense of safety and security that is unmatched by any other emotion or material possession. And, that gift of family is what Jesus gives us. Pastor Gary Craft explains. And, if you’d like to respond to the message, submit a prayer request, or reach us for any reason, please click HERE.

Gratitude

Gratitude can greatly impact your attitude. As cliche` as that sounds, it’s actually true. Pastor Gary Craft explains this fact today, using stories from King David’s life to illustrate how his gratitude pleased God – so well infact, that God chose to honor him forever. If you’d like to respond the the message, reach out for prayer, or learn more about us, please please click HERE.

House of Wholeness

We really do have an enemy. And, this enemy knows how to jerk on your wounds, he knows how to keep them open, and keem them fresh, and keep them painful, and keep you bleeding. But the good news is, Jesus is the prince of peace. Jesus has won the war. Pastor Gary Craft talks about wholeness in today’s message. If you’d like to respond to the message, request prayer, or find out more about us, please click HERE.

House of Sacrifice

Sacrifice sounds kind of morbid and joyless, but Jesus said this is the way to true life. What does sacrifice look like? Pastor Gary Craft explains in today’s message. If you’d like to respond to the message, ask for prayer, or reach us for any other reason, please click HERE.

House of Holy Spirit

In this second installment of Houses, Pastor Gary Craft is explaining what the House of God (both us individually, and corporately as the big C Church) is supposed to be characterized by. Holy Spirit is a huge part of our lives. And, our access to all God has for us is attached to how much access we allow Holy Spirit to our lives. We hope you’re touched by the message. If you’d like to respond, add a comment, submit a prayer request, or reach us for any other reason, please click HERE.

A House of Prayer

As a Christian, you are God’s house. And, God expects His house to be identifiable by certain characterstics. One of those is prayer. It’s not just folding your hands, closing your eyes, and kneeling in prayer. It is constant interaction with the Father. Pastor Gary Craft explains just how important it should be in our lives. If you’d like to respond to the message, or reach us for any reason, please click HERE.

Levels Affect Levels

Levels affect levels. For example, the level of your success is dependent upon the level of your commitment. Rick Dubose explains how sometimes the level that needs the work is simply not the level we prefer to work on. But, we can fix that. If you’d like to respond to the message, or reach us for any reason, please click HERE.

Clarity

It’s easy when everything around you seems backwards to wonder if living right is even worth it. Asaph found himself in that spot, too. Pastor Gary Craft shares his story with us today, to help us make sense of this world we’re living in, and our roles as Christians. If you’d like to respond to the message, or reach out to us for any reason, please click HERE.

Jeanne Mayo

NEVER GIVE UP! That’s the moral of today’s message from our guest speaker. She’s using the story of Rizpah to drive that message home. We are honored to have Jeanne Mayo with us today. If you’d like to respond to the message, or reach out to us for any reason, please click HERE.

Sharing Hope, Pt. 2

There are too many people dragging themselves through life with no hope. They’re in a very dark place. And, the only thing that can overcome that darkness is the light of hope. Jesus calls you the light, as His follower. That’s why you should share hope. Pastor Gary Craft explains. If you’d like to respond to the message, or reach us for any reason, please click HERE.

Sharing Hope, Pt. 1

Life’s more pleasant when you have something to look forward to. That’s a simple truth that we can celebrate today, because we have hope. What is that hope all about? Pastor Gary Craft explains in today’s message. And, if you’d like to respond to the message, or reach us for any reason, please click HERE.

Connecting People, Pt. 2

Connecting people is an integral part of our vision statement at Lake City. Why is that? Associate/Youth Pastor Seth Henegar explains, in this 2nd installment of Connecting People at Lake City. If you’d like to respond to the message or reach out to us for any reason, please click HERE.

Connecting People, Pt. 1

Real connection in the body of Christ doesn’t usually just happen. There’s intentionality in it. Why? Because, the truth is, we truly are better together. Pastor Gary Craft explains. If you’d like to respond to the message or reach out to us for any reason, please click HERE.

Passive No More

Prayer is so important. But, it should lead to action. In today’s message, Pastor Gary Craft talks about the importance of pushing through passivity in our lives. If you’d like to respond to the message, or reach out to us for any reason, please Click Here.

How He Loves Us

God loves us through tenderness, toughness, & truthfulness. Pastor Gary Craft explains how. If you’d like to respond to the message or reach out to us for any reason, please click HERE.

Happy Father’s Day

Dad is important. Pastor Gary Craft explains just how important in today’s message. Give it a listen, and if you’d like to respond, share a comment, request prayer, or reach us for any other reason, please click HERE.

Too Good Not To Open Up

On this Pentecost Sunday, it’s so important for us to open the door of our heart to what God wants to do in us. Pastor Gary explains how to do that. Get ready to receive what God has for you. And, if you’d like to reach us for any reason, please click HERE.

Getting Ready For An Outpouring

Imagine that the world’s most expensive liquid is going to be given away for free – worth far more than gold. And you can have as much of it as you want, but it’s a one-time only event. Plus, your cup is the same size as everyone else’s cup. How would you prepare for that outpouring? Pastor Gary Craft explains what kind of preparations must be made to get the most of what God is pouring out for you today. And, what He’s pouring out IS worth far more than gold. We hope you enjoy the message. And, if you’d like to reach us to respond to the message, submit a prayer request, or just learn more about us, please Click Here.

Passing The Baton

The relay race is a great look at how we should pass our knowledge and wisdom on to the next generation. It’d be a shame to have learned so much, and never pass it along. But, what does that look like? Pastor Gary Craft explains. And, if you’d like to reach us to respond to the message, or for any reason, please CLICK HERE.

Special Guest Joe McGee

Joe McGee is a national speaker who is sharing with us today about the importance of family. His humor has a way of helping land the message in a special way. Listen for yourself and see. If you’d like to reach out to us to respond to the message, or for any other reason, please click HERE.

Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, you hear from a Mother in our church. Her name is Pam Jergens. And, she’s seen a thing or two. As she recounts the miracles she’s witnessed, let it encourage your faith today, to believe for the big stuff & the little things, too. If you’d like to reach out to us for any reason, please click HERE.

Declaration

Words can be empty. But when they are spoken with purpose, they can hold some weight. It’s only then that they can become delcarations. And, they can make a huge impact in your spiritual walk with Christ. Associate/Youth Pastor Seth Henegar explains. If you’d like to respond to this message, or reach out to us for any reason, please click HERE.

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

If we’re not aware of the potential cost for saying yes to temptation, we’re almost certainly a sitting duck to fall. So, how do you handle temptation? And, why is it so costly? Pastor Gary Craft shares insight from the Bible on how we are supposed to deal with it. If you’d like to talk with us further about the message, or for any other reason, please click HERE. Thank you. Have a blessed day.

Easter Sunday

Today, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and all that it means to us as His followers. What does it mean to you? If you’d like to answer that question or reach out to us with a prayer request, or for any reason, please click HERE.

Forgive Us As We Forgive Out Debtors

Forgiveness is a key, if not the key, for sustaining long-term, life-giving relationships. But, it’s something we all struggle with. Pastor Gary Craft explains just how important it should be in our lives.

Missions Sunday – Dr. Ronald Maddux

The great commission tells us to, “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations…” (Matthew 28:19-20 NLT) Some people are called to go to the far-flung corners of the globe to share the Gospel. And, others find great fulfillment in sending resources to those missionaries to help them do their job well. Dr. Ronald Maddux talks a little more about this in today’s message. If you’d like to reach out to us for any reason, please click HERE.

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

A lifestyle that brings abundance is based on dependence on Christ. A dependence for what? Our daily bread. But, that means so much more than just food. Pastor Gary Craft explains. If you’d like to respond to the message or reach us for any reason, please click HERE.

Your Will Be Done

Most of us have wrestled with God’s will at some point in our lives. And, what exactly is His perfect will, anyway? Pastor Gary Craft explains in today’s message. If you’d like to reach out to respond to the message, or for any other reason, please follow click HERE.

Your Kingdom Come

The Lord’s Prayer contains some very valuable concepts that Jesus wants us to know. In this message, we break down the thought of “Your Kingdom Come.” What should that mean to us today? Pastor Gary Craft explains. If you’d like to respond to today’s message or reach us for any reason, please click HERE.

Hallowed Be Your Name

The Lord’s Prayer is a blueprint for life in so many ways. It speaks first about how we are supposed to communicate with God. We’ve learned that we are to see Him as our Father. But, the next line contains the word “hallowed.” What does it mean? Pastor Gary Craft explains how the meaning of that word really is God’s signature. We pray that today’s message touches your heart in a mighty way. If you’d like to reach out to us for any reason, please click HERE.

Who’s Your Daddy?

Relationship plays an important role in how we interact with people. Pastor Gary Craft points out how our relationship with God affects the way we talk with Him. If you’d like to get in touch with us, for any reason, please follow this link: https://lakecityassembly.churchcenter.com/people/forms/162569 Thanks!

40 Years Strong, Into God’s Next

Today, we celebrate 40 years of ministry, serving out community right here in Guntersville, AL. We take a look at the past & prepare for an amazing future. Guest Speaker Ken Draughon brings the message about God’s next. Be blessed by this inspired message.