Sunday, May 30th, 2010   Today is our first Sunday together since saying farewell to Pastor Mark.  As he follows the Lord’s call to ministry in Ohio, we continue to fulfill our calling right here in Northwest Grand Rapids.  Transitions are seldom easy, yet the Lord uses them in our lives to draw our focus on Him, and strengthen our faith.  I am sure that when the ancient Israelites had finished their years of wandering in the wilderness, and looked across the Jordan River to the Promised Land, there were some among them who wondered how the transition to a new place under a new leader would turn out.  The only leader they had ever known was Moses, and now Joshua was God’s appointed man.  In His wisdom, the Lord very quickly demonstrates His approval of Joshua before all the people, and leads them to a display of faith which the writer of Hebrews commends to us as an example worthy of emulation.  Our passage Sunday morning is Hebrews 11:30,... Download MP3 Audio

There are so many themes that could be explored on the Day of Pentecost. Fifty days after the Resurrection of Christ, when prophecy was fulfilled and the Spirit of God was poured out on the Church, a new era began. We could rightly reflect on the birth and role of the Church. We could easily study the mission of the Church and the commission to be witnesses for the Gospel. Of course, we must remember the presence and ministry of the Holy Spirit. This year, our focus will be the work of the Spirit in conjunction with the revealed Word of God. As believers, we are commanded not to put out the Spirit’s fire. This is an important warning, and the symbolism of fire conveys more than one key idea. This will be our focus as we look at 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22. Download MP3 Audio

It is always a delight to welcome Kent and Sandra Pool when they have opportunity to fellowship with us.  Kent and Sandra are veteran missionaries with ABWE in the Philippines, and have a treasured relationship with us as one of their supporting churches.  The Pools have been in the states for a family wedding, and will be returning to the Philippines in about a week.  Kent will be bringing the message from God’s Word on Sunday morning.   Download MP3 Audio

Rev. Dave Fath discusses 5 responses christians shoud have to the knowledge of the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ as outlined in 1 Thessalonians. Download MP3 Audio

  Sunday, May 9th, 2010   Faith is not the same as courage.  Yes, sometimes faith requires courage, but courage is no substitute for faith.  Consider the Israelites and the Egyptians at the edge of the Red Sea.  Both groups had courage to enter the sea through the way opened by the Lord.  The results, however, were quite different for each.  As we continue our study of faith in Hebrews 11, we will consider faith expressed in regards to miracles.  We will also gain insight into the salvation provided to us by Christ.  Our passage for Sunday morning is Hebrews 11:28, 29.  Download MP3 Audio

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