Fairview Fellowship Church http://fairviewfellowship.church/ Fairview Fellowship Church Connect@fairviewfellowship.church Fairview Fellowship Church Fairview Fellowship Church is a community of faith all about Bringing, Building, and Sending. We want to BRING people to Jesus, BUILD them into disciples and leaders, and SEND them into ministry and mission. Fairview Fellowship Church is a community of faith all about Bringing, Building, and Sending. We want to BRING people to Jesus, BUILD them into disciples and leaders, and SEND them into ministry and mission. en © 2026 Fairview Fellowship Church no NEW: New Creations Marc Buwalda <p>What should define our lives? Any of us can list many things; how we live, how we raise our children, how we affect our community. Join us and Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to the one thing that should define our lives, our status as children of God in Jesus!</p> <p>What should define our lives? Any of us can list many things; how we live, how we raise our children, how we affect our community. Join us and Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to the one thing that should define our lives, our status as children of God in Jesus!</p> What should define our lives? Any of us can list many things; how we live, how we raise our children, how we affect our community. Join us and Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to the one thing that should define our lives, our status as children of God in Jesus!

]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1754 1 c9333d9528954338ca969062479a43c7 no NEW: Wine & Wineskins Marc Buwalda <p>All people love routine. We love doing things the same way, it comforts us to have a plan. But how often does that cause us to push away things that might disrupt or change that disrupt that routine? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore the ways that Jesus was and is always doing something new and what our response to that should be.</p> <p>All people love routine. We love doing things the same way, it comforts us to have a plan. But how often does that cause us to push away things that might disrupt or change that disrupt that routine? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore the ways that Jesus was and is always doing something new and what our response to that should be.</p> All people love routine. We love doing things the same way, it comforts us to have a plan. But how often does that cause us to push away things that might disrupt or change that disrupt that routine? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore the ways that Jesus was and is always doing something new and what our response to that should be.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2150 2 fd277b2a6778d04cc078cde52816379f no Saints That Sacrifice Marc Buwalda <p>Through this series we have explored the upside down logic that is displayed throughout Jesus' ministry. From loving enemies to sacrificing the things we want for the sake of others! We are left with one final question. Join us, and Pastor Marc Buwalda, as we explore this question throughout Scripture: Who is on the throne of our hearts?</p> <p>Through this series we have explored the upside down logic that is displayed throughout Jesus' ministry. From loving enemies to sacrificing the things we want for the sake of others! We are left with one final question. Join us, and Pastor Marc Buwalda, as we explore this question throughout Scripture: Who is on the throne of our hearts?</p> Through this series we have explored the upside down logic that is displayed throughout Jesus' ministry. From loving enemies to sacrificing the things we want for the sake of others! We are left with one final question. Join us, and Pastor Marc Buwalda, as we explore this question throughout Scripture: Who is on the throne of our hearts?

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2201 3 fb1fe063fbaf1769f2d52887319baa82 no Week 9: The Big Question Pastor Herb Buwalda <p>We have so many questions in life that we have to answer and all of them affect how we live. We can spend so much time focusing on these questions, but what if there was only one question we really needed to answer? Join us and guest Pastor Herb Buwalda as we explore the words of Jesus and the one question that really matters.</p> <p>We have so many questions in life that we have to answer and all of them affect how we live. We can spend so much time focusing on these questions, but what if there was only one question we really needed to answer? Join us and guest Pastor Herb Buwalda as we explore the words of Jesus and the one question that really matters.</p> We have so many questions in life that we have to answer and all of them affect how we live. We can spend so much time focusing on these questions, but what if there was only one question we really needed to answer? Join us and guest Pastor Herb Buwalda as we explore the words of Jesus and the one question that really matters.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2351 4 239bd810712e31f51dfd0b1260997ca9 no Week 8: New Hearts Eric wood <p>Everyone can name things our city and our world needs to make it better. Better education, better government, better community; it can seem overwhelming. But what if only one thing needed to change? Join us and Pastor Eric Wood as we explore Gods promise to take our selfish heart and replace it with a new one!</p> <p>Everyone can name things our city and our world needs to make it better. Better education, better government, better community; it can seem overwhelming. But what if only one thing needed to change? Join us and Pastor Eric Wood as we explore Gods promise to take our selfish heart and replace it with a new one!</p> Everyone can name things our city and our world needs to make it better. Better education, better government, better community; it can seem overwhelming. But what if only one thing needed to change? Join us and Pastor Eric Wood as we explore Gods promise to take our selfish heart and replace it with a new one!

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2618 5 75f9aeb014b0d27fac5e2f31b10d86ba no Week 7: Character Over Charisma Marc Buwalda <p>It is often easy to tell where a person is from simply based on the way they act or talk. But how often do people know us as Christians because of the way we act and talk? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call for us to have character that matches our identity as citizens of God's Kingdom!</p> <p>It is often easy to tell where a person is from simply based on the way they act or talk. But how often do people know us as Christians because of the way we act and talk? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call for us to have character that matches our identity as citizens of God's Kingdom!</p> It is often easy to tell where a person is from simply based on the way they act or talk. But how often do people know us as Christians because of the way we act and talk? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call for us to have character that matches our identity as citizens of God's Kingdom!

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1823 6 e44d1b48e0e5004d011ea7d5cad10eb5 no Week 6: Ambassadors For The Kingdom Marc Buwalda <p>It is so very easy to separate our time into boxes. Time at work, time with family, personal time. How often do we include "time at church" in one of these boxes, instead of constantly trying to live as first and foremost, followers of Jesus? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Jesus powerful and challenging call to live as ambassadors for His Kingdom!</p> <p>It is so very easy to separate our time into boxes. Time at work, time with family, personal time. How often do we include "time at church" in one of these boxes, instead of constantly trying to live as first and foremost, followers of Jesus? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Jesus powerful and challenging call to live as ambassadors for His Kingdom!</p> It is so very easy to separate our time into boxes. Time at work, time with family, personal time. How often do we include "time at church" in one of these boxes, instead of constantly trying to live as first and foremost, followers of Jesus? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Jesus powerful and challenging call to live as ambassadors for His Kingdom!

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2107 7 9490ed0e9eefdeae992eac14264fbadf no Week 5: Service Marc Buwalda <p>Greatness is a concept that is woven into our culture on every level. From our performance at our jobs to how others perceive us in our personal lives. Jesus invites us into a different understanding of the how and why of greatness! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore the upside down picture of greatness presented in scripture!</p> <p>Greatness is a concept that is woven into our culture on every level. From our performance at our jobs to how others perceive us in our personal lives. Jesus invites us into a different understanding of the how and why of greatness! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore the upside down picture of greatness presented in scripture!</p> Greatness is a concept that is woven into our culture on every level. From our performance at our jobs to how others perceive us in our personal lives. Jesus invites us into a different understanding of the how and why of greatness! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore the upside down picture of greatness presented in scripture!

]]> Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1893 8 9d459b9b611edb74834dc917f33a84b2 no Week 4: Do Not Worry Marc Buwalda <p>Many of the verses we read, songs we sing, and teachings we hear are on the truth that because of Jesus we do not need to worry! But it can be so difficult to take that truth and apply it to our lives. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we look deeper into Jesus' call for us to let go of worry!</p> <p>Many of the verses we read, songs we sing, and teachings we hear are on the truth that because of Jesus we do not need to worry! But it can be so difficult to take that truth and apply it to our lives. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we look deeper into Jesus' call for us to let go of worry!</p> Many of the verses we read, songs we sing, and teachings we hear are on the truth that because of Jesus we do not need to worry! But it can be so difficult to take that truth and apply it to our lives. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we look deeper into Jesus' call for us to let go of worry!

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2334 9 02310b446f911f2ceb37f0bb404037e4 no Week 3: Loving Your Enemies Marc Buwalda <p>How often do we focus on the parts of the Bible that give us advice that helps us in our personal or professional lives and skip the parts that challenge us? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda, as we encounter Jesus' challenging call for us to love our enemies!</p> <p>How often do we focus on the parts of the Bible that give us advice that helps us in our personal or professional lives and skip the parts that challenge us? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda, as we encounter Jesus' challenging call for us to love our enemies!</p> How often do we focus on the parts of the Bible that give us advice that helps us in our personal or professional lives and skip the parts that challenge us? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda, as we encounter Jesus' challenging call for us to love our enemies!

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2493 10 4d519971227c4efad993ebbf4bf92429 no Week 2: The Upside Down Life Marc Buwalda <p>What does it mean to live as a follower of Jesus? How do we respond when the answer to that question challenges our concept of self identity?</p> <p>What does it mean to live as a follower of Jesus? How do we respond when the answer to that question challenges our concept of self identity?</p> What does it mean to live as a follower of Jesus? How do we respond when the answer to that question challenges our concept of self identity?

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2638 11 ea3eb12f5b5970c57d1f2d234d940041 no Week 1: The Kingdom Marc Buwalda <p>We're familiar with the words but what does it mean to seek God's kingdom "on earth as it is in heaven?" Is this prayer a hopeful but unrealistic expectation for our time on earth? Or, as followers of Jesus Christ have we been called to give our lives to the a together revolutionary, counter-cultural, paradoxical, often illogical "KINGDOM" of God?</p> <p>We're familiar with the words but what does it mean to seek God's kingdom "on earth as it is in heaven?" Is this prayer a hopeful but unrealistic expectation for our time on earth? Or, as followers of Jesus Christ have we been called to give our lives to the a together revolutionary, counter-cultural, paradoxical, often illogical "KINGDOM" of God?</p> We're familiar with the words but what does it mean to seek God's kingdom "on earth as it is in heaven?" Is this prayer a hopeful but unrealistic expectation for our time on earth? Or, as followers of Jesus Christ have we been called to give our lives to the a together revolutionary, counter-cultural, paradoxical, often illogical "KINGDOM" of God?

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2310 12 ffb5569c11931bfb929d2502adec8c2c no Global Growth <p>Generosity is an expression of worship but do you know where your giving goes and what impact it has? Join us as we celebrate Mission Sunday and learn from guest pastor, Eric Kabwata as he shares how God's kingdom is growing globally, made possible in part by your generosity to and through this local church.</p> <p>Generosity is an expression of worship but do you know where your giving goes and what impact it has? Join us as we celebrate Mission Sunday and learn from guest pastor, Eric Kabwata as he shares how God's kingdom is growing globally, made possible in part by your generosity to and through this local church.</p> Generosity is an expression of worship but do you know where your giving goes and what impact it has? Join us as we celebrate Mission Sunday and learn from guest pastor, Eric Kabwata as he shares how God's kingdom is growing globally, made possible in part by your generosity to and through this local church.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2216 13 eae0ea3679eb3a476dfe4958de23121d no Summer In The Psalms - Psalm 131 Pastor Tom Bennardo <p>We sing songs about opening our hearts to God all the time, but how often do we really stop and consider what that actually means? Join us and guest speaker, Pastor Tom Bennardo as we explore scriptures call to open our hearts and humble ourselves before God!</p> <p>We sing songs about opening our hearts to God all the time, but how often do we really stop and consider what that actually means? Join us and guest speaker, Pastor Tom Bennardo as we explore scriptures call to open our hearts and humble ourselves before God!</p> We sing songs about opening our hearts to God all the time, but how often do we really stop and consider what that actually means? Join us and guest speaker, Pastor Tom Bennardo as we explore scriptures call to open our hearts and humble ourselves before God!

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2612 14 8efef673eaa1cd606f5ef3122cdaa6bd no Summer In The Psalms - Psalm 103 Pastor Justin Sommer <p>We can all quote a variety of songs and passages from the Bible that speak of how God loves us. But how often do we truly consider just how much He loves us? Join us and Pastor Justin Sommer as we explore the depths of Gods love displayed in Psalm 103!</p> <p>We can all quote a variety of songs and passages from the Bible that speak of how God loves us. But how often do we truly consider just how much He loves us? Join us and Pastor Justin Sommer as we explore the depths of Gods love displayed in Psalm 103!</p> We can all quote a variety of songs and passages from the Bible that speak of how God loves us. But how often do we truly consider just how much He loves us? Join us and Pastor Justin Sommer as we explore the depths of Gods love displayed in Psalm 103!

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2176 15 9a0da5ea43c9e6398a8ea7a894fa7113 no Summer In The Psalms - Psalm 78 Zach McCue <p>Every one of us would say yes when asked if we are seeking God. But it can often be so hard to define what that means and how we are doing so. Join us and Next Gen & Discipleship lead, Zach McCue as we explore scriptures call to seek Him and in doing so, lead the next generation!</p> <p>Every one of us would say yes when asked if we are seeking God. But it can often be so hard to define what that means and how we are doing so. Join us and Next Gen & Discipleship lead, Zach McCue as we explore scriptures call to seek Him and in doing so, lead the next generation!</p> Every one of us would say yes when asked if we are seeking God. But it can often be so hard to define what that means and how we are doing so. Join us and Next Gen & Discipleship lead, Zach McCue as we explore scriptures call to seek Him and in doing so, lead the next generation!

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2394 16 d0510605eb8f6db4f270acee5c7aa8aa no Summer In The Psalms - Psalm 62 Stacey Dumbacher <p>There are many things we can think of when we are asked what our priorities are. Whether that is our family, our work, our faith. But how often is rest included in our list of priorities? Join us and guest speaker Stacey Dumbacher as we explores scriptures call for us to prioritize rest!</p> <p>There are many things we can think of when we are asked what our priorities are. Whether that is our family, our work, our faith. But how often is rest included in our list of priorities? Join us and guest speaker Stacey Dumbacher as we explores scriptures call for us to prioritize rest!</p> There are many things we can think of when we are asked what our priorities are. Whether that is our family, our work, our faith. But how often is rest included in our list of priorities? Join us and guest speaker Stacey Dumbacher as we explores scriptures call for us to prioritize rest!

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2472 17 9b6b9dd6fa09f4c706a72be7e97e5f6b no Summer In The Psalms - Psalm 46 Marc Buwalda <p>If there is one thing every person in every age of human history are familiar with, its trouble. In Christ, we have hope that at the end of our life we will have relief from these troubles. But what if we could have relief and peace today? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures invitation to accept God as our refuge from the storms of life!</p> <p>If there is one thing every person in every age of human history are familiar with, its trouble. In Christ, we have hope that at the end of our life we will have relief from these troubles. But what if we could have relief and peace today? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures invitation to accept God as our refuge from the storms of life!</p> If there is one thing every person in every age of human history are familiar with, its trouble. In Christ, we have hope that at the end of our life we will have relief from these troubles. But what if we could have relief and peace today? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures invitation to accept God as our refuge from the storms of life!

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1866 18 30cfee2f5ef47e2c92d7568611e82f39 no Summer In The Psalms - Psalm 20 Marc Buwalda <p>All of us have things that we want to pass on to our children. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Psalm 20's call to give our children the most important thing we can.</p> <p>All of us have things that we want to pass on to our children. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Psalm 20's call to give our children the most important thing we can.</p> All of us have things that we want to pass on to our children. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Psalm 20's call to give our children the most important thing we can.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1202 19 dbed0de7bcbda118ec8fe4eb967a3b96 no Summer In The Psalms - Psalm 5 Marc Buwalda <p>The love of God is spoken of frequently throughout scripture. What many fail to see, however, is scriptures instruction on how to walk in and experience His love and blessing! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Psalm 5's call to submission, proximity, and obedience to God which leads to His blessing!</p> <p>The love of God is spoken of frequently throughout scripture. What many fail to see, however, is scriptures instruction on how to walk in and experience His love and blessing! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Psalm 5's call to submission, proximity, and obedience to God which leads to His blessing!</p> The love of God is spoken of frequently throughout scripture. What many fail to see, however, is scriptures instruction on how to walk in and experience His love and blessing! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Psalm 5's call to submission, proximity, and obedience to God which leads to His blessing!

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2030 20 7962517abf6ef7106ae37d37feaf47dc no Summer In The Psalms - Psalm 1 Marc Buwalda <p>The book of Psalms is unlike any other book of the Bible! Join us as we begin our summer journey through this beautiful anthology of prayers, petitions, pleas, poems, and praises.</p> <p>The book of Psalms is unlike any other book of the Bible! Join us as we begin our summer journey through this beautiful anthology of prayers, petitions, pleas, poems, and praises.</p> The book of Psalms is unlike any other book of the Bible! Join us as we begin our summer journey through this beautiful anthology of prayers, petitions, pleas, poems, and praises.

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1828 21 e0b2a4a63fdb3b6bbfc480f53bc6e463 no Improbable: Ruth <p>Join us as Pastor Zach McCue concludes our series with a look at Ruth, an unlikely hero of our faith who chose to walk toward a known God and away from her known past.</p> <p>Join us as Pastor Zach McCue concludes our series with a look at Ruth, an unlikely hero of our faith who chose to walk toward a known God and away from her known past.</p> Join us as Pastor Zach McCue concludes our series with a look at Ruth, an unlikely hero of our faith who chose to walk toward a known God and away from her known past.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1784 22 109876394df4d4cf6efc6cb20e8e8b4f no Improbable: Rahab Danielle Long <p>In our desire to follow God, it is easy to see ourselves as not good enough to be used by God. But scripture is full of stories of God using regular people when and where they were. Join us and guest speaker, Danielle Long in the story of Rahab. </p> <p>In our desire to follow God, it is easy to see ourselves as not good enough to be used by God. But scripture is full of stories of God using regular people when and where they were. Join us and guest speaker, Danielle Long in the story of Rahab. </p> In our desire to follow God, it is easy to see ourselves as not good enough to be used by God. But scripture is full of stories of God using regular people when and where they were. Join us and guest speaker, Danielle Long in the story of Rahab.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2192 23 b2fe3d3a457fd93d585b0cefa0e7358c no Improbable: Lois & Eunice Marc Buwalda <p>The Bible is so full of stories that can seem larger than life. It is easy to read them while comparing our own lives to the lives of the people in scripture and feel inadequate. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures example of God using ordinary people to bring about extraordinary things!</p><p><br></p> <p>The Bible is so full of stories that can seem larger than life. It is easy to read them while comparing our own lives to the lives of the people in scripture and feel inadequate. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures example of God using ordinary people to bring about extraordinary things!</p><p><br></p> The Bible is so full of stories that can seem larger than life. It is easy to read them while comparing our own lives to the lives of the people in scripture and feel inadequate. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures example of God using ordinary people to bring about extraordinary things!


]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2474 24 9817d96d4615d58314ededc8f86d241f no Improbable: Hagar Marc Buwalda <p>It is easy to read the stories of scripture at surface level and miss significance. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we look at stories from scripture that feature God doing amazing things in the lives of unlikely people!</p> <p>It is easy to read the stories of scripture at surface level and miss significance. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we look at stories from scripture that feature God doing amazing things in the lives of unlikely people!</p> It is easy to read the stories of scripture at surface level and miss significance. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we look at stories from scripture that feature God doing amazing things in the lives of unlikely people!

]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2282 25 21aa42527cabdeda7a2ac9dc44443908 no For Better Or Worse: Physical Unity Marc Buwalda <p>For the final week in our marriage series: For Better Or Worse, we will focus on the topic of physical unity. Although this is an important part of marriage, it can be easy to get wrong. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to put everything in our relationships in the proper place and priority!</p> <p>For the final week in our marriage series: For Better Or Worse, we will focus on the topic of physical unity. Although this is an important part of marriage, it can be easy to get wrong. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to put everything in our relationships in the proper place and priority!</p> For the final week in our marriage series: For Better Or Worse, we will focus on the topic of physical unity. Although this is an important part of marriage, it can be easy to get wrong. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to put everything in our relationships in the proper place and priority!

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2434 26 c9523c2f0bf653fcf520b1782b3e5a27 no For Better Or Worse: Relational Unity Marc Buwalda <p>From the very beginning, God's perfect plan for marriage has revolved around UNITY between husband and wife. Join us for Week 2 of this series as Pastor Marc explores Ephesians 5 and the essential nature of relational unity within a marriage.</p> <p>From the very beginning, God's perfect plan for marriage has revolved around UNITY between husband and wife. Join us for Week 2 of this series as Pastor Marc explores Ephesians 5 and the essential nature of relational unity within a marriage.</p> From the very beginning, God's perfect plan for marriage has revolved around UNITY between husband and wife. Join us for Week 2 of this series as Pastor Marc explores Ephesians 5 and the essential nature of relational unity within a marriage.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2580 27 a011b62cd60e5f2294c90ae5db0ed237 no For Better Or Worse: Spiritual Unity Marc Buwalda <p>From the very beginning, God's perfect plan for marriage has revolved around unity between husband & wife. Join us for Week 1 of this new series as Pastor Marc explores Genesis 2 and the shared priorities & pursuits that define a unified marriage.</p> <p>From the very beginning, God's perfect plan for marriage has revolved around unity between husband & wife. Join us for Week 1 of this new series as Pastor Marc explores Genesis 2 and the shared priorities & pursuits that define a unified marriage.</p> From the very beginning, God's perfect plan for marriage has revolved around unity between husband & wife. Join us for Week 1 of this new series as Pastor Marc explores Genesis 2 and the shared priorities & pursuits that define a unified marriage.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2176 28 71f6a79fbd8795134df4f155fc5db59d no Easter Sunday: What Do You See? Marc Buwalda <p>He is risen! In celebrating the empty tomb we can often forget the believing in Jesus Christ is not automatic or given but a process that often takes time. No matter where you are in your understanding of Christ today, join us as we explore the gospels call for us to see, understand, and believe.</p> <p>He is risen! In celebrating the empty tomb we can often forget the believing in Jesus Christ is not automatic or given but a process that often takes time. No matter where you are in your understanding of Christ today, join us as we explore the gospels call for us to see, understand, and believe.</p> He is risen! In celebrating the empty tomb we can often forget the believing in Jesus Christ is not automatic or given but a process that often takes time. No matter where you are in your understanding of Christ today, join us as we explore the gospels call for us to see, understand, and believe.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2216 29 daef7837ee9201c37e34c8bbd322b61c no Neighboring 101: Palm Sunday, The Triumphal Entry Marc Buwalda <p>The lens we view life through determines every attitude and every action we take every day. Jesus did not leave us without an example of how to view the world! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Christ's example of viewing the world through the lens of compassion!</p> <p>The lens we view life through determines every attitude and every action we take every day. Jesus did not leave us without an example of how to view the world! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Christ's example of viewing the world through the lens of compassion!</p> The lens we view life through determines every attitude and every action we take every day. Jesus did not leave us without an example of how to view the world! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Christ's example of viewing the world through the lens of compassion!

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2160 30 3ba8e6e1c9e15cbda8f750a97d57b881 no Neighboring 101: Do Something Marc Buwalda <p>No one can do everything but everyone can do something. As followers of Christ, it is imperative that our love for God overflows with love for our neighbors. Join us as we continue in our series, Neighboring101.</p> <p>No one can do everything but everyone can do something. As followers of Christ, it is imperative that our love for God overflows with love for our neighbors. Join us as we continue in our series, Neighboring101.</p> No one can do everything but everyone can do something. As followers of Christ, it is imperative that our love for God overflows with love for our neighbors. Join us as we continue in our series, Neighboring101.

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2564 31 f77dbb6ceb8722e399334e7bb3748e32 no Neighboring 101: Right Where You're Supposed To Be Eric wood, Marc Buwalda <p>As we continue to explore Christ's call to love others in ways only He can empower us to; it is important to not just things we should do but also to listen to real-life examples of Christ-centered neighboring. Join Pastor Marc Buwalda, Executive Director of Neighborlink: Eric Wood, and other guests as we explore how God can empower us to reach our neighbors!</p> <p>As we continue to explore Christ's call to love others in ways only He can empower us to; it is important to not just things we should do but also to listen to real-life examples of Christ-centered neighboring. Join Pastor Marc Buwalda, Executive Director of Neighborlink: Eric Wood, and other guests as we explore how God can empower us to reach our neighbors!</p> As we continue to explore Christ's call to love others in ways only He can empower us to; it is important to not just things we should do but also to listen to real-life examples of Christ-centered neighboring. Join Pastor Marc Buwalda, Executive Director of Neighborlink: Eric Wood, and other guests as we explore how God can empower us to reach our neighbors!

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3162 32 c06bf196bc61f5751eb83436259f31b2 no Neighboring 101: Love Matters More Marc Buwalda <p>It can be easy to prioritize our effort in growing in our faith on studying scripture, prayer, and fellowship. But we know from scripture that, without love, these things are useless. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore where scripture tells us that love matters more!</p> <p>It can be easy to prioritize our effort in growing in our faith on studying scripture, prayer, and fellowship. But we know from scripture that, without love, these things are useless. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore where scripture tells us that love matters more!</p> It can be easy to prioritize our effort in growing in our faith on studying scripture, prayer, and fellowship. But we know from scripture that, without love, these things are useless. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore where scripture tells us that love matters more!

]]> Sun, 12 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2268 33 86afa3245e4348f30c41503868c4bc8d no Neighboring 101: Aiming High Eric wood <p>So many of us want to see our families and communities coming together in the name of Jesus. But to get there we have to know what we are aiming for. Join us and Pastor Eric Wood as we explore our need to aim for Christ and nothing less!</p> <p>So many of us want to see our families and communities coming together in the name of Jesus. But to get there we have to know what we are aiming for. Join us and Pastor Eric Wood as we explore our need to aim for Christ and nothing less!</p> So many of us want to see our families and communities coming together in the name of Jesus. But to get there we have to know what we are aiming for. Join us and Pastor Eric Wood as we explore our need to aim for Christ and nothing less!

]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2684 34 54a833fdc6b1541988cc73fde7bbb357 no Neighboring 101 Marc Buwalda <p>Love God & Love Others. Sounds easy, right? And yet, many of us are familiar with the tension between wanting to love others and actually doing it. Join us as we explore practical ways to live out the great commandment!</p> <p>Love God & Love Others. Sounds easy, right? And yet, many of us are familiar with the tension between wanting to love others and actually doing it. Join us as we explore practical ways to live out the great commandment!</p> Love God & Love Others. Sounds easy, right? And yet, many of us are familiar with the tension between wanting to love others and actually doing it. Join us as we explore practical ways to live out the great commandment!

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2252 35 796ab3fedd49534197e1d16e5652ed7d no VISION 2023: Importance Of Outreach Marc Buwalda <p>When we are early in our relationship with Christ, it can be easy to name some next steps like: read the bible, pray, and come to church. But what if our only next step was loving our neighbor? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Christ's emphasis on love that moves us to action!</p> <p>When we are early in our relationship with Christ, it can be easy to name some next steps like: read the bible, pray, and come to church. But what if our only next step was loving our neighbor? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Christ's emphasis on love that moves us to action!</p> When we are early in our relationship with Christ, it can be easy to name some next steps like: read the bible, pray, and come to church. But what if our only next step was loving our neighbor? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Christ's emphasis on love that moves us to action!

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1816 36 ff82457379933c05611d372f3d7f5c56 no VISION 2023: Public Participation Marc Buwalda <p>It can be easy to view church as a function we attend weekly that serves us. However, we are also called to serve the church! Join us and Marc Buwalda as we explore the importance of public participation!</p> <p>It can be easy to view church as a function we attend weekly that serves us. However, we are also called to serve the church! Join us and Marc Buwalda as we explore the importance of public participation!</p> It can be easy to view church as a function we attend weekly that serves us. However, we are also called to serve the church! Join us and Marc Buwalda as we explore the importance of public participation!

]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2094 37 8d792ab7ca9fe33b3145255eaf928c01 no VISION 2023: Discipline Of Discipleship Marc Buwalda <p>Most people would label themselves Christians or Believers. However, Christ didn't call us to be either of those things. He called us to be Disciples! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to discipline and discipleship.</p> <p>Most people would label themselves Christians or Believers. However, Christ didn't call us to be either of those things. He called us to be Disciples! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to discipline and discipleship.</p> Most people would label themselves Christians or Believers. However, Christ didn't call us to be either of those things. He called us to be Disciples! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to discipline and discipleship.

]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2350 38 fb1270f4c2300af8bdec44365ecbc4a2 no VISION 2023: Meet The Family Marc Buwalda <p>It can be easy to see church as a place where we weekly experience God. However, the Bible describes the church as more of a family and less of a function. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we discover scriptures call to get to know your church family!</p> <p>It can be easy to see church as a place where we weekly experience God. However, the Bible describes the church as more of a family and less of a function. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we discover scriptures call to get to know your church family!</p> It can be easy to see church as a place where we weekly experience God. However, the Bible describes the church as more of a family and less of a function. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we discover scriptures call to get to know your church family!

]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2322 39 d25b298ec4db1eda44b2c276d4dce631 no VISION 2023: Join The Family Marc Buwalda <p>As we discuss the vision and direction for our church, it is important to remember that in order to take next steps we must take a first step. Join us as we explore the call for us to join the family of God.</p> <p>As we discuss the vision and direction for our church, it is important to remember that in order to take next steps we must take a first step. Join us as we explore the call for us to join the family of God.</p> As we discuss the vision and direction for our church, it is important to remember that in order to take next steps we must take a first step. Join us as we explore the call for us to join the family of God.

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2144 40 4a26919c0ac3dc6eb5f81f9dda59398f no VISON 2023 Marc Buwalda <p>It is so easy to get caught up with day to day life and not think ahead. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we look beyond what is going to happen next to where we are going as a family of Christ followers!</p> <p>It is so easy to get caught up with day to day life and not think ahead. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we look beyond what is going to happen next to where we are going as a family of Christ followers!</p> It is so easy to get caught up with day to day life and not think ahead. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we look beyond what is going to happen next to where we are going as a family of Christ followers!

]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2294 41 8d8b5f78fe1c0275ba44949a6d139905 no ADVENT: Peace Zach McCue <p>How difficult it is to find peace this time of year! So often we become so consumed with the holidays and the happenings in our lives that we forget what peace is! Join us and Pastor Zach McCue as we explore Scriptures call to prioritize peace and the one who offers it.</p> <p>How difficult it is to find peace this time of year! So often we become so consumed with the holidays and the happenings in our lives that we forget what peace is! Join us and Pastor Zach McCue as we explore Scriptures call to prioritize peace and the one who offers it.</p> How difficult it is to find peace this time of year! So often we become so consumed with the holidays and the happenings in our lives that we forget what peace is! Join us and Pastor Zach McCue as we explore Scriptures call to prioritize peace and the one who offers it.

]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1968 42 67322af6fdd1e7e845ba30b5daab6d38 no ADVENT: Joy Marc Buwalda <p>The Christmas season is often described as the season of joy! However, many of us can name plenty of reasons not to be joyful. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to be joyful and the reason behind it!</p> <p>The Christmas season is often described as the season of joy! However, many of us can name plenty of reasons not to be joyful. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to be joyful and the reason behind it!</p> The Christmas season is often described as the season of joy! However, many of us can name plenty of reasons not to be joyful. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to be joyful and the reason behind it!

]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1756 43 ead651dbb17d502804672bf72f9ddfd1 no ADVENT: Love Love In Action Marc Buwalda <p>It's generally easy to list many things in our lives that we "love." However, how often do we stop to consider what this word truly means? Join our church and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore the Bible's description and examples of what true love is.</p><p>Want to partner with us in "Love In Action" Sunday? It's not too late? Click below to participate financially by contributing toward our "Care & Share" fund that supports Love In Action and other community support initiatives.</p><p><a href="https://fairviewfellowship.church/giving/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://fairviewfellowship.church/giving/</a></p> <p>It's generally easy to list many things in our lives that we "love." However, how often do we stop to consider what this word truly means? Join our church and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore the Bible's description and examples of what true love is.</p><p>Want to partner with us in "Love In Action" Sunday? It's not too late? Click below to participate financially by contributing toward our "Care & Share" fund that supports Love In Action and other community support initiatives.</p><p><a href="https://fairviewfellowship.church/giving/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://fairviewfellowship.church/giving/</a></p> It's generally easy to list many things in our lives that we "love." However, how often do we stop to consider what this word truly means? Join our church and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore the Bible's description and examples of what true love is.

Want to partner with us in "Love In Action" Sunday? It's not too late? Click below to participate financially by contributing toward our "Care & Share" fund that supports Love In Action and other community support initiatives.

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]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1166 44 bf4ffa116b3e418f432d544631426771 no ADVENT: Hope Marc Buwalda <p>It is so easy to get caught up in the Christmas season - to let the festivities and gifts get in the way of remembering the gift that we have in Christ's birth. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we refocus on the hope that we have in the best gift, our savior Jesus.</p> <p>It is so easy to get caught up in the Christmas season - to let the festivities and gifts get in the way of remembering the gift that we have in Christ's birth. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we refocus on the hope that we have in the best gift, our savior Jesus.</p> It is so easy to get caught up in the Christmas season - to let the festivities and gifts get in the way of remembering the gift that we have in Christ's birth. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we refocus on the hope that we have in the best gift, our savior Jesus.

]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2030 45 3b3540deb6a1cd7bfddf39e51f0f8e73 no Resurrection Marc Buwalda <p>The church in the city of Corinth was a MESS. And yet, despite their lengthly resumé of sin, dysfunction, and division, Paul concludes his letter on an encouraging, triumphant note. Join us for our final message of this series as Pastor Marc teaches on the "first importance" of the Gospel.</p> <p>The church in the city of Corinth was a MESS. And yet, despite their lengthly resumé of sin, dysfunction, and division, Paul concludes his letter on an encouraging, triumphant note. Join us for our final message of this series as Pastor Marc teaches on the "first importance" of the Gospel.</p> The church in the city of Corinth was a MESS. And yet, despite their lengthly resumé of sin, dysfunction, and division, Paul concludes his letter on an encouraging, triumphant note. Join us for our final message of this series as Pastor Marc teaches on the "first importance" of the Gospel.

]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1674 46 20c424f9549e1f70e2c6d5e2a2a233f4 no Love Is Col. George Youstra <p>As followers of Christ we are so familiar with love. It is a word very often associated with Jesus. But what is love and what does it mean? Join us and special guest, chaplain and pastor, George Youstra as we explore Paul's call to real love.</p> <p>As followers of Christ we are so familiar with love. It is a word very often associated with Jesus. But what is love and what does it mean? Join us and special guest, chaplain and pastor, George Youstra as we explore Paul's call to real love.</p> As followers of Christ we are so familiar with love. It is a word very often associated with Jesus. But what is love and what does it mean? Join us and special guest, chaplain and pastor, George Youstra as we explore Paul's call to real love.

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2444 47 384468d5770bcae93829f69c667414b4 no The Disciplined Disciple Pastor Justin Sommer <p>No good thing in life comes without work and discipline but it can be so easy to view our faith as something that only happens for a short time every week. Join us and Build Pastor from Pine Hill Church, Justin Sommer as we explore Paul's call to a disciplined faith!</p> <p>No good thing in life comes without work and discipline but it can be so easy to view our faith as something that only happens for a short time every week. Join us and Build Pastor from Pine Hill Church, Justin Sommer as we explore Paul's call to a disciplined faith!</p> No good thing in life comes without work and discipline but it can be so easy to view our faith as something that only happens for a short time every week. Join us and Build Pastor from Pine Hill Church, Justin Sommer as we explore Paul's call to a disciplined faith!

]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2391 48 b968217ef9b04f3844c042eef5ea7fa0 no Unity Over Liberty Marc Buwalda <p>We are blessed to live in the United States where we have so many rights and privileges. Scripture calls us not to just enjoy those rights, but to use them for God's Kingdom! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Paul's call to prioritizing unity above liberty.</p> <p>We are blessed to live in the United States where we have so many rights and privileges. Scripture calls us not to just enjoy those rights, but to use them for God's Kingdom! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Paul's call to prioritizing unity above liberty.</p> We are blessed to live in the United States where we have so many rights and privileges. Scripture calls us not to just enjoy those rights, but to use them for God's Kingdom! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Paul's call to prioritizing unity above liberty.

]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2020 49 81334cd1e7f398a9b2bf02d580e1e59f no The Gift Of Singleness Zach McCue <p>We are quick to view marriage relationships as gifts from God, but how often do we view the lives of the single people in the same light? Come join us and Pastor Zach McCue as we explore Paul's call to leverage our relational status for God's Kingdom!</p> <p>We are quick to view marriage relationships as gifts from God, but how often do we view the lives of the single people in the same light? Come join us and Pastor Zach McCue as we explore Paul's call to leverage our relational status for God's Kingdom!</p> We are quick to view marriage relationships as gifts from God, but how often do we view the lives of the single people in the same light? Come join us and Pastor Zach McCue as we explore Paul's call to leverage our relational status for God's Kingdom!

]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1732 50 9a945989c6438bb9f8536ec0a1d36433 no Marriage Matters Marc Buwalda <p>God's providence and guidance in our lives is so great and is not vague or general but extends into every detail of our lives. Join Pastor Marc as he dives into Paul's portrayal of God-centered marriage in 1st Corinthians.</p> <p>God's providence and guidance in our lives is so great and is not vague or general but extends into every detail of our lives. Join Pastor Marc as he dives into Paul's portrayal of God-centered marriage in 1st Corinthians.</p> God's providence and guidance in our lives is so great and is not vague or general but extends into every detail of our lives. Join Pastor Marc as he dives into Paul's portrayal of God-centered marriage in 1st Corinthians.

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2126 51 f0d9eb10661d882c776d76d4652d7284 no Taking Sin Seriously Marc Buwalda <p>Christ's grace is so much more than we can ask for but in the business of life it is easy to forget how costly it was. Join us in 1st Corinthians as we explore the seriousness of sin.</p> <p>Christ's grace is so much more than we can ask for but in the business of life it is easy to forget how costly it was. Join us in 1st Corinthians as we explore the seriousness of sin.</p> Christ's grace is so much more than we can ask for but in the business of life it is easy to forget how costly it was. Join us in 1st Corinthians as we explore the seriousness of sin.

]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2092 52 e369d82bb9d0b5d2fdb63ec57a1b4211 no Back On Track Marc Buwalda <p>We are all familiar with shame and the desire for isolation from others and God that it brings. Join us as we explore Pauls call away from shame and into the process of progress that leads to life.</p> <p>We are all familiar with shame and the desire for isolation from others and God that it brings. Join us as we explore Pauls call away from shame and into the process of progress that leads to life.</p> We are all familiar with shame and the desire for isolation from others and God that it brings. Join us as we explore Pauls call away from shame and into the process of progress that leads to life.

]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2046 53 47a51aaee83599b3e99e0be9a0aaab0b no Bring, BUILD, Send Marc Buwalda <p>Paul shares in 1st Corinthians that before we are sent, we must mature in our faith; we must grow up. Join us as we explore 1st Corinthians and celebrate the upcoming church plant, Pine Hills Church: Auburn!</p> <p>Paul shares in 1st Corinthians that before we are sent, we must mature in our faith; we must grow up. Join us as we explore 1st Corinthians and celebrate the upcoming church plant, Pine Hills Church: Auburn!</p> Paul shares in 1st Corinthians that before we are sent, we must mature in our faith; we must grow up. Join us as we explore 1st Corinthians and celebrate the upcoming church plant, Pine Hills Church: Auburn!

]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2402 54 eaf99af86e591cb617eca161c19ed167 no Unity Matters More Marc Buwalda <p>The church in Corinth had plenty of issues, yet Paul begins by addressing one thing in particular. Join us in 1 Corinthians as we explore the importance of unity in the church!</p> <p>The church in Corinth had plenty of issues, yet Paul begins by addressing one thing in particular. Join us in 1 Corinthians as we explore the importance of unity in the church!</p> The church in Corinth had plenty of issues, yet Paul begins by addressing one thing in particular. Join us in 1 Corinthians as we explore the importance of unity in the church!

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1972 55 07edda6f41d49fe2ab304be6fecf3f84 no The Process Of Progress Marc Buwalda <p>It’s easy to desire progress. It’s harder to embrace the process that leads to progress. Join us for our first sermon in a new series on 1 Corinthians!</p> <p>It’s easy to desire progress. It’s harder to embrace the process that leads to progress. Join us for our first sermon in a new series on 1 Corinthians!</p> It’s easy to desire progress. It’s harder to embrace the process that leads to progress. Join us for our first sermon in a new series on 1 Corinthians!

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2354 56 7c7a24ea14a509a8db0096832377b85c no Set Apart - The Marks of a Christian Zach McCue <p>"What does it mean to identify as a Christian? What MARKS make us that which we claim to be? Join us as Zach McCue explores the origin of the title "Christian" though the lens of the early church."</p> <p>"What does it mean to identify as a Christian? What MARKS make us that which we claim to be? Join us as Zach McCue explores the origin of the title "Christian" though the lens of the early church."</p> "What does it mean to identify as a Christian? What MARKS make us that which we claim to be? Join us as Zach McCue explores the origin of the title "Christian" though the lens of the early church."

]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2008 57 863eca055748df6675d7691eb426b04a no Summer Stories - Bags Of Gold (Parable Of The Tenants) Marc Buwalda <p>God gives gifts specifically AND expectantly. What we do with these gifts is up to us. Join us for our final sermon in our summer series, “The Parables of Jesus.”</p> <p>God gives gifts specifically AND expectantly. What we do with these gifts is up to us. Join us for our final sermon in our summer series, “The Parables of Jesus.”</p> God gives gifts specifically AND expectantly. What we do with these gifts is up to us. Join us for our final sermon in our summer series, “The Parables of Jesus.”

]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2278 58 e7cce79f5bbc5c8b86a70cecbf03d45e no Summer Stories - Get Ready (Parable Of The Ten Virgins) Marc Buwalda <p>The “now and not yet” nature of the Kingdom of Heaven invites us to hope in the future without looking past the potential of today.</p> <p>The “now and not yet” nature of the Kingdom of Heaven invites us to hope in the future without looking past the potential of today.</p> The “now and not yet” nature of the Kingdom of Heaven invites us to hope in the future without looking past the potential of today.

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2156 59 e7576d34e0a1bcd4475d3e45d1af125e no Summer Stories - The Good Samaritan Marc Buwalda <p>How do we love God and people when it doesn't seem possible to do both? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we unpack the parable of the Good Samaritan.</p> <p>How do we love God and people when it doesn't seem possible to do both? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we unpack the parable of the Good Samaritan.</p> How do we love God and people when it doesn't seem possible to do both? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we unpack the parable of the Good Samaritan.

]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2704 60 bddd6e592fea016506f8e4d97ab6cd13 no Summer Stories - The Lost Son & The Prodigal God Marc Buwalda <p>At our moment of furthest distance from God and his will, His attitude toward us remains one of unwavering love. Join us as we explore the parable of the lost son and in doing so, come face to face with a father of lavish, reckless love and mercy.</p> <p>At our moment of furthest distance from God and his will, His attitude toward us remains one of unwavering love. Join us as we explore the parable of the lost son and in doing so, come face to face with a father of lavish, reckless love and mercy.</p> At our moment of furthest distance from God and his will, His attitude toward us remains one of unwavering love. Join us as we explore the parable of the lost son and in doing so, come face to face with a father of lavish, reckless love and mercy.

]]> Sun, 07 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2266 61 eea3e9717249ead2be6ebf7f94eb9e08 no Summer Stories - The Two Builders Paige Clingenpeel <p>Obedience to God can be very difficult, but our obedience defines not only our faith but our worship as well. Join us and Paige Cligenpeel as we explore the parable of the two builders.</p> <p>Obedience to God can be very difficult, but our obedience defines not only our faith but our worship as well. Join us and Paige Cligenpeel as we explore the parable of the two builders.</p> Obedience to God can be very difficult, but our obedience defines not only our faith but our worship as well. Join us and Paige Cligenpeel as we explore the parable of the two builders.

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1868 62 17255912f0c61a6f296b3f94114e4e12 no Summer Stories - New Wine Ross Robison <p>Change can be difficult, but Jesus teaches us that if we are to be renewed, we must accept it. Come join us with Ross Robison as we explore the parable of the wineskins.</p> <p>Change can be difficult, but Jesus teaches us that if we are to be renewed, we must accept it. Come join us with Ross Robison as we explore the parable of the wineskins.</p> Change can be difficult, but Jesus teaches us that if we are to be renewed, we must accept it. Come join us with Ross Robison as we explore the parable of the wineskins.

]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1884 63 fbabee9c9d2a34b86a93c485f6d24923 no Summer Stories - The Rich Fool Zach McCue <p>Are we using our God-given gifts to bless others or to benefit ourselves? Listen as Pastor Zach McCue unpacks the parable of the rich fool.</p> <p>Are we using our God-given gifts to bless others or to benefit ourselves? Listen as Pastor Zach McCue unpacks the parable of the rich fool.</p> Are we using our God-given gifts to bless others or to benefit ourselves? Listen as Pastor Zach McCue unpacks the parable of the rich fool.

]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2530 64 2a4218b6c6b86cae98423a56c77d2094 no Summer Stories - The Sower and The Seeds Pastor Justin Sommer <p>In order to experience the potential God has for our lives we first need to understand His principals. Listen as Adult Ministries pastor, Justin Sommer, unpacks the parable of the Sower.</p> <p>In order to experience the potential God has for our lives we first need to understand His principals. Listen as Adult Ministries pastor, Justin Sommer, unpacks the parable of the Sower.</p> In order to experience the potential God has for our lives we first need to understand His principals. Listen as Adult Ministries pastor, Justin Sommer, unpacks the parable of the Sower.

]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3192 65 f811fd39b1fe3228ca6ab7fa55524060 no Free Indeed Marc Buwalda <p>The freedom that we experience through Christ doesn’t just free us FROM the power of sin but FOR a life of service toward others.</p> <p>The freedom that we experience through Christ doesn’t just free us FROM the power of sin but FOR a life of service toward others.</p> The freedom that we experience through Christ doesn’t just free us FROM the power of sin but FOR a life of service toward others.

]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1998 66 0df167ef6b87896025b87f7a63a5dda7 no Faith That Works - Prayer Under Pressure Danielle Long, Marc Buwalda, Tony Pita <p>The book of James concludes with a powerful and practical consideration of prayer in the life of the believer. Join us!</p> <p>The book of James concludes with a powerful and practical consideration of prayer in the life of the believer. Join us!</p> The book of James concludes with a powerful and practical consideration of prayer in the life of the believer. Join us!

]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2100 67 bb1a9c56b5e55c68ae64c31eb4c814bc no Faith That Works - Money Matters Marc Buwalda <p>When it comes to wealth we can either hoard tightly or hold loosely. Both options have implication in our life and the lives of those around us. Join us as we continue in the book of James for today’s message, “Money Matters.”</p> <p>When it comes to wealth we can either hoard tightly or hold loosely. Both options have implication in our life and the lives of those around us. Join us as we continue in the book of James for today’s message, “Money Matters.”</p> When it comes to wealth we can either hoard tightly or hold loosely. Both options have implication in our life and the lives of those around us. Join us as we continue in the book of James for today’s message, “Money Matters.”

]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2220 68 6397f0610b4b62149d9c6d40ac497601 no Faith That Works - First Allegiance Marc Buwalda <p>The greatest threat to today’s church doesn’t exist outside our walls, but within them. Listen as we consider James’ instruction to a church community learning to grow in grace toward one another.</p> <p>The greatest threat to today’s church doesn’t exist outside our walls, but within them. Listen as we consider James’ instruction to a church community learning to grow in grace toward one another.</p> The greatest threat to today’s church doesn’t exist outside our walls, but within them. Listen as we consider James’ instruction to a church community learning to grow in grace toward one another.

]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2146 69 e9e0b1e728cd3885c044d33230ddeaa5 no Look Back & Looking Ahead Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>"Remembering God’s hand in the PAST develops gratefulness for the PRESENT while building hope in God’s plans for the FUTURE." Join us for this exciting message from our first Sunday back together in our renovated facility!</p> <p>"Remembering God’s hand in the PAST develops gratefulness for the PRESENT while building hope in God’s plans for the FUTURE." Join us for this exciting message from our first Sunday back together in our renovated facility!</p> "Remembering God’s hand in the PAST develops gratefulness for the PRESENT while building hope in God’s plans for the FUTURE." Join us for this exciting message from our first Sunday back together in our renovated facility!

]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1730 70 672fa7c6c7513ef4fd6e0ff0b7d6f3ee no Faith That Works - Faith And Works Zach McCue <p>Join us with Pastor Zach McCue as we learn about the importance of works resulting from our faith.</p> <p>Join us with Pastor Zach McCue as we learn about the importance of works resulting from our faith.</p> Join us with Pastor Zach McCue as we learn about the importance of works resulting from our faith.

]]> Sun, 29 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1944 71 38c47ad6ae1bfd31c620728b0e47b815 no Faith That Works - Taming The Tongue Dave Walters <p>The tongue can be our most powerful tool for praising God but it is also difficult to control. Join us and Pastor Dave Walters as we continue in our walk through the book of James.</p> <p>The tongue can be our most powerful tool for praising God but it is also difficult to control. Join us and Pastor Dave Walters as we continue in our walk through the book of James.</p> The tongue can be our most powerful tool for praising God but it is also difficult to control. Join us and Pastor Dave Walters as we continue in our walk through the book of James.

]]> Sun, 22 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1676 72 af597072553e2de964268a9d07a6012a no Faith That Works - Listening & Doing Marc Buwalda <p>It’s good to listen to the Word but it’s not good to only listen to the Word. Join us as we continue in our walk through the book of James.</p> <p>It’s good to listen to the Word but it’s not good to only listen to the Word. Join us as we continue in our walk through the book of James.</p> It’s good to listen to the Word but it’s not good to only listen to the Word. Join us as we continue in our walk through the book of James.

]]> Sun, 15 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1952 73 4beb8a8bbdf792f6774869cecfa3faf5 no Faith That Works - Anger Issues Marc Buwalda <p>Everyone experiences anger but no one needs to be bound by it. Join us for Week 3 of our “Faith That Works” series as Pastor Marc unpacks James 1:19-21 and explores how the believer is called to express anger in light of the resurrection.</p> <p>Everyone experiences anger but no one needs to be bound by it. Join us for Week 3 of our “Faith That Works” series as Pastor Marc unpacks James 1:19-21 and explores how the believer is called to express anger in light of the resurrection.</p> Everyone experiences anger but no one needs to be bound by it. Join us for Week 3 of our “Faith That Works” series as Pastor Marc unpacks James 1:19-21 and explores how the believer is called to express anger in light of the resurrection.

]]> Sun, 08 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1954 74 2adecbbe09059378e6f5ad25b446a1f8 no Faith That Works - Temptation Marc Buwalda <p>Temptation may be an inevitable part of life but succumbing to it doesn’t have to be. Join us as we explore James 1:12-15 and learn about the reality temptation and our response toward it.</p> <p>Temptation may be an inevitable part of life but succumbing to it doesn’t have to be. Join us as we explore James 1:12-15 and learn about the reality temptation and our response toward it.</p> Temptation may be an inevitable part of life but succumbing to it doesn’t have to be. Join us as we explore James 1:12-15 and learn about the reality temptation and our response toward it.

]]> Sun, 01 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2914 75 28d49be6a63d970b792624191b35feb3 no Faith That Works - Trials Marc Buwalda <p>Trials may be inevitable but they are also an invitation toward growth. Join us for Week 1 of our new series, Faith That Works.</p> <p>Trials may be inevitable but they are also an invitation toward growth. Join us for Week 1 of our new series, Faith That Works.</p> Trials may be inevitable but they are also an invitation toward growth. Join us for Week 1 of our new series, Faith That Works.

]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2465 76 f7a7f7963c307897d8ddebeac643683d no I Am - The Vine Marc Buwalda <p>There is an expectation in the life of the Christ follower to produce spiritual fruit. What does fruit look like and how do we accomplish this? Join us as we explore John 15 in our ongoing series, “I AM.”</p> <p>There is an expectation in the life of the Christ follower to produce spiritual fruit. What does fruit look like and how do we accomplish this? Join us as we explore John 15 in our ongoing series, “I AM.”</p> There is an expectation in the life of the Christ follower to produce spiritual fruit. What does fruit look like and how do we accomplish this? Join us as we explore John 15 in our ongoing series, “I AM.”

]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2356 77 88b23be94dc6ed46c00ddd77674a6071 no I Am - The Way, The Truth, The Life Zach McCue <p>Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life! Jesus calls us to trust Him in all circumstances.</p> <p>Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life! Jesus calls us to trust Him in all circumstances.</p> Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life! Jesus calls us to trust Him in all circumstances.

]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1802 78 03b3c1b287cbd46350025e642dffa65d no I Am - The Good Shepherd Marc Buwalda <p>The only hope sheep have for survival is to follow a shepherd. Listen as Pastor Marc teaches on the “Good Shepherd” of John 10 in week 4 of our current series.</p> <p>The only hope sheep have for survival is to follow a shepherd. Listen as Pastor Marc teaches on the “Good Shepherd” of John 10 in week 4 of our current series.</p> The only hope sheep have for survival is to follow a shepherd. Listen as Pastor Marc teaches on the “Good Shepherd” of John 10 in week 4 of our current series.

]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2214 79 4ee63d94d6393732d9122a197b1c8b30 no I Am - The Door Marc Buwalda <p>Left to ourselves we are helpless. Listen in to week three of the I Am series to find out how Christ can be our protection and provision.</p> <p>Left to ourselves we are helpless. Listen in to week three of the I Am series to find out how Christ can be our protection and provision.</p> Left to ourselves we are helpless. Listen in to week three of the I Am series to find out how Christ can be our protection and provision.

]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1798 80 5f99fb7a44ab8acad2878ec4c79d0e01 no I Am - The Light Of The World Marc Buwalda <p>Though we live in a world defined by darkness, Christ has come that we might live in and by the light he provides. Listen in to Week 2 of our current series, “I AM.”</p> <p>Though we live in a world defined by darkness, Christ has come that we might live in and by the light he provides. Listen in to Week 2 of our current series, “I AM.”</p> Though we live in a world defined by darkness, Christ has come that we might live in and by the light he provides. Listen in to Week 2 of our current series, “I AM.”

]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1720 81 d4a18a66cf5121b022f9e82639f3d1c0 no I Am - The Bread Of Life Marc Buwalda <p>There’s a difference between knowing ABOUT Jesus and KNOWING Jesus. Listen to the first message in our new series, “I AM” as we get to know Jesus through his own words.</p> <p>There’s a difference between knowing ABOUT Jesus and KNOWING Jesus. Listen to the first message in our new series, “I AM” as we get to know Jesus through his own words.</p> There’s a difference between knowing ABOUT Jesus and KNOWING Jesus. Listen to the first message in our new series, “I AM” as we get to know Jesus through his own words.

]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2026 82 2a3dac507eeb3009cd01de24cca445c1 no Fresh Start: Job Marc Buwalda <p>What do we do when things fall apart and the ‘fresh start’ we desire is nowhere in sight? Listen in as we wrap up our series with a look into the life of Job.</p> <p>What do we do when things fall apart and the ‘fresh start’ we desire is nowhere in sight? Listen in as we wrap up our series with a look into the life of Job.</p> What do we do when things fall apart and the ‘fresh start’ we desire is nowhere in sight? Listen in as we wrap up our series with a look into the life of Job.

]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2496 83 653e523c6d60c26b17b942cb15ff0c5f no Fresh Start: Redemption Ross Robison <p>What do we do when we deny Jesus with our action or in-action? Listen to today's message to hear how Christ offers us a chance to redeem our failures.</p> <p>What do we do when we deny Jesus with our action or in-action? Listen to today's message to hear how Christ offers us a chance to redeem our failures.</p> What do we do when we deny Jesus with our action or in-action? Listen to today's message to hear how Christ offers us a chance to redeem our failures.

]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1810 84 31a17801b567778f6a857a8ad4e70c4e no Fresh Start: Zaccheaus Marc Buwalda <p>Jesus not only sees you for who you are, but where you are, and he loves you all the same.</p> <p>Jesus not only sees you for who you are, but where you are, and he loves you all the same.</p> Jesus not only sees you for who you are, but where you are, and he loves you all the same.

]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1956 85 68ce3a3e5334c7ac89067ca875d7714e no Fresh Start: Repentance Zach McCue <p>Sin can take us further than we ever wanted to go and cost us far more than we ever wanted to pay. But there is hope for a fresh start! Listen to today's message from David's life to learn more!</p> <p>Sin can take us further than we ever wanted to go and cost us far more than we ever wanted to pay. But there is hope for a fresh start! Listen to today's message from David's life to learn more!</p> Sin can take us further than we ever wanted to go and cost us far more than we ever wanted to pay. But there is hope for a fresh start! Listen to today's message from David's life to learn more!

]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1760 86 76b23b29cb8dd499e156c9f932ba1a6d no Made Alive: Covered Marc Buwalda <p>Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power! Listen in for our final message in our Made Alive walk through Ephesians.</p> <p>Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power! Listen in for our final message in our Made Alive walk through Ephesians.</p> Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power! Listen in for our final message in our Made Alive walk through Ephesians.

]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2308 87 93832bf7bf95624247f8635dba3951fa no Made Alive: Changed Zach McCue <p>We are called to live a life worthy of the calling we have received from God! Listen in and find out how!</p> <p>We are called to live a life worthy of the calling we have received from God! Listen in and find out how!</p> We are called to live a life worthy of the calling we have received from God! Listen in and find out how!

]]> Sun, 23 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1760 88 7242f2934542692a30b71aaf9e08bcae no 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: The Focus of Fasting Marc Buwalda <p>The productivity that often defines us can actually be the thing that drowns out the voice of God in our lives. Fasting creates a space and a silence in which we can hear God most clearly.</p> <p>The productivity that often defines us can actually be the thing that drowns out the voice of God in our lives. Fasting creates a space and a silence in which we can hear God most clearly.</p> The productivity that often defines us can actually be the thing that drowns out the voice of God in our lives. Fasting creates a space and a silence in which we can hear God most clearly.

]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2528 89 50f3666cdb8037aaea3adaf361de5778 no 'Tis The Season For WORSHIP Zach McCue <p>'Tis the Season to worship! Listen in to see how we might worship Jesus in a way that honors Him!</p> <p>'Tis the Season to worship! Listen in to see how we might worship Jesus in a way that honors Him!</p> 'Tis the Season to worship! Listen in to see how we might worship Jesus in a way that honors Him!

]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1606 90 7a8167a7d7454ea95fb244a4e5d43ead no 'Tis The Season For GIFTS <p>Whether you find more joy in giving or receiving, gifts play a central role in many of our Christmas celebrations. Listen in as we consider how our appreciation of gifts can help us embrace a Christ centered Christmas.</p> <p>Whether you find more joy in giving or receiving, gifts play a central role in many of our Christmas celebrations. Listen in as we consider how our appreciation of gifts can help us embrace a Christ centered Christmas.</p> Whether you find more joy in giving or receiving, gifts play a central role in many of our Christmas celebrations. Listen in as we consider how our appreciation of gifts can help us embrace a Christ centered Christmas.

]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1670 91 8198065d9cf19a6580ca336163904622 no Love In Action...Words + Deeds Marc Buwalda <p>'Love In Action’ Sunday is an annual Christmas tradition for our church that allows us to put our faith into loving action on behalf of our local community.</p> <p>'Love In Action’ Sunday is an annual Christmas tradition for our church that allows us to put our faith into loving action on behalf of our local community.</p> 'Love In Action’ Sunday is an annual Christmas tradition for our church that allows us to put our faith into loving action on behalf of our local community.

]]> Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1700 92 c0d9012fd16a68d125d2d5eb05c340a7 no Love In Action...Faith That Works Marc Buwalda <p>“Real faith in Christ must have real life implications.” Join us for Part one of two in our “Love In Action” series as Pastor Marc explores the role that good works play in our embrace of the Gospel.</p> <p>“Real faith in Christ must have real life implications.” Join us for Part one of two in our “Love In Action” series as Pastor Marc explores the role that good works play in our embrace of the Gospel.</p> “Real faith in Christ must have real life implications.” Join us for Part one of two in our “Love In Action” series as Pastor Marc explores the role that good works play in our embrace of the Gospel.

]]> Sun, 28 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1784 93 fc9f32df3668ed4cf85077c16fef3923 no Dear Church...Laodicea <p>Jesus makes clear to the church at Laodicea that to be neither "hot nor cold" is to fail in the test of Kingdom usefulness. Join us for the final message of our Dear Church series as we consider what it means to be caught up in "lukewarm living."</p> <p>Jesus makes clear to the church at Laodicea that to be neither "hot nor cold" is to fail in the test of Kingdom usefulness. Join us for the final message of our Dear Church series as we consider what it means to be caught up in "lukewarm living."</p> Jesus makes clear to the church at Laodicea that to be neither "hot nor cold" is to fail in the test of Kingdom usefulness. Join us for the final message of our Dear Church series as we consider what it means to be caught up in "lukewarm living."

]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2346 94 dacf6c159263d8d3afe9a82c1d8a625c no Dear Church...Thyatira Marc Buwalda <p>If we won't obey God in the small things, we'll never obey in him the big things. Listen in as Pastor Marc explores Jesus' personal message to the church at Thyatira.</p> <p>If we won't obey God in the small things, we'll never obey in him the big things. Listen in as Pastor Marc explores Jesus' personal message to the church at Thyatira.</p> If we won't obey God in the small things, we'll never obey in him the big things. Listen in as Pastor Marc explores Jesus' personal message to the church at Thyatira.

]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2166 95 eb068d2872016ad20756a9c5cd68f23d no Dear Church...Philadelphia Marc Buwalda <p>Jesus is in the business of taking those of us with “little strength” and building us into the very pillars his kingdom is built upon. Listen in to this special message on the 6th birthday of our church!</p> <p>Jesus is in the business of taking those of us with “little strength” and building us into the very pillars his kingdom is built upon. Listen in to this special message on the 6th birthday of our church!</p> Jesus is in the business of taking those of us with “little strength” and building us into the very pillars his kingdom is built upon. Listen in to this special message on the 6th birthday of our church!

]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1981 96 3b93fad8a58f48abbeff0343a37912be no Dear Church...Sardis <p>The church in the city of Sardis had the appearance of vibrant life but was in fact near death. Listen as Pastor Tom Terry teaches keys to spiritual health, inside and out.</p> <p>The church in the city of Sardis had the appearance of vibrant life but was in fact near death. Listen as Pastor Tom Terry teaches keys to spiritual health, inside and out.</p> The church in the city of Sardis had the appearance of vibrant life but was in fact near death. Listen as Pastor Tom Terry teaches keys to spiritual health, inside and out.

]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2013 97 e6ffcd1462e6ef4bd976709f5a4531f5 no Dear Church...Pergamum Stand Firm & Hold Fast Sun, 24 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2644 98 c0c08b02d855595084170de48b6be73a no Dear Church...Smyrna Marc Buwalda <p>Life can easily become heavy and weighed down by pressure on every side. The church at Smyrna knew this better than most and yet Jesus called them rich in their poverty and praised their faithfulness in the face of fear.</p> <p>Life can easily become heavy and weighed down by pressure on every side. The church at Smyrna knew this better than most and yet Jesus called them rich in their poverty and praised their faithfulness in the face of fear.</p> Life can easily become heavy and weighed down by pressure on every side. The church at Smyrna knew this better than most and yet Jesus called them rich in their poverty and praised their faithfulness in the face of fear.

]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2125 99 eb0d9f6355adcf732ec6801bc1dfeb69 no Dear Church...Ephesus Marc Buwalda <p>The church at Ephesus was commended for their hard work, commitment to doctrine, and perseverance under trial. And yet, Jesus made it clear that while they were good at many things, they had forgotten the most important thing and were at risk for losing more.</p> <p>The church at Ephesus was commended for their hard work, commitment to doctrine, and perseverance under trial. And yet, Jesus made it clear that while they were good at many things, they had forgotten the most important thing and were at risk for losing more.</p> The church at Ephesus was commended for their hard work, commitment to doctrine, and perseverance under trial. And yet, Jesus made it clear that while they were good at many things, they had forgotten the most important thing and were at risk for losing more.

]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2712 100 112bc7b352b409fe67859450d657f835 no The Church That Advances Zach McCue <p>We haven't been saved that we might sit, but so that we may be sent into God's service. Join us as we wrap up our series, 'This Is Us.'</p> <p>We haven't been saved that we might sit, but so that we may be sent into God's service. Join us as we wrap up our series, 'This Is Us.'</p> We haven't been saved that we might sit, but so that we may be sent into God's service. Join us as we wrap up our series, 'This Is Us.'

]]> Sun, 03 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2126 101 9b7ee3dd4ffe02823561029f3f38e292 no This Is Us...The Church That Builds Marc Buwalda <p>The prerogative of the church community isn't to become better Christians, but more devoted Christ-followers. Listen in we continue in our series 'This Is Us' and ask the question, "Are the things we look for in a church, the same as what God desires in a church?"</p> <p>The prerogative of the church community isn't to become better Christians, but more devoted Christ-followers. Listen in we continue in our series 'This Is Us' and ask the question, "Are the things we look for in a church, the same as what God desires in a church?"</p> The prerogative of the church community isn't to become better Christians, but more devoted Christ-followers. Listen in we continue in our series 'This Is Us' and ask the question, "Are the things we look for in a church, the same as what God desires in a church?"

]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1913 102 52edc34c6083194c4328a52fcade8248 no This Is Us...The Church That Gathers Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Are the things that we look for in a church the same as the things that God desires? Join us for the first message in our new series, "This Is Us" as we explore the idea of a church that GATHERS.</p> <p>Are the things that we look for in a church the same as the things that God desires? Join us for the first message in our new series, "This Is Us" as we explore the idea of a church that GATHERS.</p> Are the things that we look for in a church the same as the things that God desires? Join us for the first message in our new series, "This Is Us" as we explore the idea of a church that GATHERS.

]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2516 103 ab3785e0683f7dca3feb5d4333a7200a no Summer Stories: It's Not All Good Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>God works for our good even in situations that are anything but. Listen in as Pastor Marc shares a message about persevering in life's hardest moments.</p> <p>God works for our good even in situations that are anything but. Listen in as Pastor Marc shares a message about persevering in life's hardest moments.</p> God works for our good even in situations that are anything but. Listen in as Pastor Marc shares a message about persevering in life's hardest moments.

]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2161 104 5bec9bedc629b20500c29a88e9e36c5d no Summer Stories: Saul to Paul Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>He wrote 13 books included in the New Testament, planted at least 12 churches, preached, taught, and developed theology that guides us today. And yet, the Apostle Paul wasn't always the Christian leader we think of today. Join us as we explore Acts 9 and the transformation of Saul to Paul.</p> <p>He wrote 13 books included in the New Testament, planted at least 12 churches, preached, taught, and developed theology that guides us today. And yet, the Apostle Paul wasn't always the Christian leader we think of today. Join us as we explore Acts 9 and the transformation of Saul to Paul.</p> He wrote 13 books included in the New Testament, planted at least 12 churches, preached, taught, and developed theology that guides us today. And yet, the Apostle Paul wasn't always the Christian leader we think of today. Join us as we explore Acts 9 and the transformation of Saul to Paul.

]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1986 105 f5a8df8b827c2d512abd94bec8ca417f no Summer Stories: Waiting On God Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Time spent waiting is part of life, but it doesn't have to be time wasted. Listen as we learn about God's purpose and plan for "waiting" in our lives.</p> <p>Time spent waiting is part of life, but it doesn't have to be time wasted. Listen as we learn about God's purpose and plan for "waiting" in our lives.</p> Time spent waiting is part of life, but it doesn't have to be time wasted. Listen as we learn about God's purpose and plan for "waiting" in our lives.

]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2129 106 678904b88ad17c719fb35f042e9e90ca no Summer Stories: Martha & Mary Pastor Justin Sommer <p>Life is busy. No way around that. And yet, in the midst of the many GOOD things we can spend our time and energy on, we also have the opportunity to prioritize and pursue the GOD things of life. Listen in as we explore God's definition of proper productivity in our lives.</p> <p>Life is busy. No way around that. And yet, in the midst of the many GOOD things we can spend our time and energy on, we also have the opportunity to prioritize and pursue the GOD things of life. Listen in as we explore God's definition of proper productivity in our lives.</p> Life is busy. No way around that. And yet, in the midst of the many GOOD things we can spend our time and energy on, we also have the opportunity to prioritize and pursue the GOD things of life. Listen in as we explore God's definition of proper productivity in our lives.

]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2359 107 dc5f6f259a592bc43c49b37248533741 no Summer Stories: Barnabas Zach McCue Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2040 108 ba3ebbe98390a253989c8a8eb06bfab4 no Summer Stories: Caleb Pastor Tom Terry Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2079 109 8689aee8d1683b88bb1e7dd7a7595096 no Summer Stories: A Test of Faith Pastor Mike Drury Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2439 110 91f8c36b527400b46845517fc11c0423 no Summer Stories: Naomi Marc Buwalda <p>Moments of great hopelessness are often opportunities for God to write his greatest stories of hope. Listen in to the story of Naomi and be encouraged in the God of great hope!</p> <p>Moments of great hopelessness are often opportunities for God to write his greatest stories of hope. Listen in to the story of Naomi and be encouraged in the God of great hope!</p> Moments of great hopelessness are often opportunities for God to write his greatest stories of hope. Listen in to the story of Naomi and be encouraged in the God of great hope!

]]> Sun, 04 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2431 111 583dc6390fd16db274bfcaeda7f7b852 no Summer Stories: The Walls of Jericho Marc Buwalda <p>An essential question for every Christian to wrestle with is whether God fits into OUR story, or if we are willing to live as a supporting character in HIS story. <br><br>Join us as we continue our Summer Stories series by walking through Joshua 5-6 and considering the many ways in which obedience matters.</p> <p>An essential question for every Christian to wrestle with is whether God fits into OUR story, or if we are willing to live as a supporting character in HIS story. <br><br>Join us as we continue our Summer Stories series by walking through Joshua 5-6 and considering the many ways in which obedience matters.</p> An essential question for every Christian to wrestle with is whether God fits into OUR story, or if we are willing to live as a supporting character in HIS story.

Join us as we continue our Summer Stories series by walking through Joshua 5-6 and considering the many ways in which obedience matters.

]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1920 112 fb01897518d560401b7628264aec08f5 no Sunday School Stories - The Burning Bush Marc Buwalda <p>As followers of Christ, we don't just "go to church" as a religious act but instead have every expectation that when we gather, we have an encounter with God. Join us as we continue in our "Summer Stories" series with a look at Moses & the burning bush.</p> <p>As followers of Christ, we don't just "go to church" as a religious act but instead have every expectation that when we gather, we have an encounter with God. Join us as we continue in our "Summer Stories" series with a look at Moses & the burning bush.</p> As followers of Christ, we don't just "go to church" as a religious act but instead have every expectation that when we gather, we have an encounter with God. Join us as we continue in our "Summer Stories" series with a look at Moses & the burning bush.

]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1531 113 8ce29500d07382f82892b3eb06854697 no Sunday School Stories - The Fall Marc Buwalda <p>Some stories TELL and some stories TEACH, but the best do both. Join us as we begin our summer sermon series by exploring some of the most well known stories of the Bible.<br><br>The Fall, Genesis 3:1-14</p> <p>Some stories TELL and some stories TEACH, but the best do both. Join us as we begin our summer sermon series by exploring some of the most well known stories of the Bible.<br><br>The Fall, Genesis 3:1-14</p> Some stories TELL and some stories TEACH, but the best do both. Join us as we begin our summer sermon series by exploring some of the most well known stories of the Bible.

The Fall, Genesis 3:1-14

]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2242 114 b873b67d8d82dabcee0e68381c3dcb89 no God Works IN US Tom Terry <p>God is always at work in us. We can make his work more fruitful when we learn to abide in him. Listen in as Pastor Tom teaches us what it means to abide.</p> <p>God is always at work in us. We can make his work more fruitful when we learn to abide in him. Listen in as Pastor Tom teaches us what it means to abide.</p> God is always at work in us. We can make his work more fruitful when we learn to abide in him. Listen in as Pastor Tom teaches us what it means to abide.

]]> Sun, 23 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2148 115 5e97233b2fcf626392676d16e21e173a no EXCEL in the NEW Marc Buwalda <p>Throughout Scripture we see that God rejoices in doing NEW things in and through the lives of his people. Listen in as we conclude our EXCEL series by looking ahead at the new things God is calling our church toward, both collectively and individually.</p> <p>Throughout Scripture we see that God rejoices in doing NEW things in and through the lives of his people. Listen in as we conclude our EXCEL series by looking ahead at the new things God is calling our church toward, both collectively and individually.</p> Throughout Scripture we see that God rejoices in doing NEW things in and through the lives of his people. Listen in as we conclude our EXCEL series by looking ahead at the new things God is calling our church toward, both collectively and individually.

]]> Sun, 16 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2160 116 70e7a41a26dc8994fbbb3aee40d7dc94 no EXCEL In Celebration Marc Buwalda <p>God doesn't often answer our prayers by granting our requests but by calling His people into action. Listen in to the concluding message in our EXCEL series and learn how God has called US into a moment of celebration generosity!</p> <p>God doesn't often answer our prayers by granting our requests but by calling His people into action. Listen in to the concluding message in our EXCEL series and learn how God has called US into a moment of celebration generosity!</p> God doesn't often answer our prayers by granting our requests but by calling His people into action. Listen in to the concluding message in our EXCEL series and learn how God has called US into a moment of celebration generosity!

]]> Sun, 09 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2240 117 d3d4eeaa30d5ece76276672f3638860a no EXCEL In Commitment Marc Buwalda <p>God sees more in you than you see in yourself. Listen in as we continue in our EXCEL series with a powerful message about learning to rely on the strength God has provided for us in Christ.</p> <p>God sees more in you than you see in yourself. Listen in as we continue in our EXCEL series with a powerful message about learning to rely on the strength God has provided for us in Christ.</p> God sees more in you than you see in yourself. Listen in as we continue in our EXCEL series with a powerful message about learning to rely on the strength God has provided for us in Christ.

]]> Sun, 02 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2237 118 4e2f57b28ff5401fae6833c18e9e4728 no EXCEL In Sacrifice Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>We have been blessed so that we might be a blessing to others. How has God blessed YOU in order to bless others around you?</p> <p>We have been blessed so that we might be a blessing to others. How has God blessed YOU in order to bless others around you?</p> We have been blessed so that we might be a blessing to others. How has God blessed YOU in order to bless others around you?

]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2054 119 e7c96e9bfdf1f4f5f2cdff466faa2c7e no EXCEL In Faith Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Join us for Part II of our current series as we learn about the power of having faith in the future foundations that God is building in our lives and church community.</p> <p>Join us for Part II of our current series as we learn about the power of having faith in the future foundations that God is building in our lives and church community.</p> Join us for Part II of our current series as we learn about the power of having faith in the future foundations that God is building in our lives and church community.

]]> Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2007 120 34d94d43a120c5ca08cc9e4ea38cb6b9 no EXCEL In Prayer Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>God hasn't called us only to exist, but to excel. Listen to the first message in our new series and learn about the major opportunity in front of our church. Create a reminder in your phone every day at 8:07 (am or pm is up to you!) to join our church in prayer for the journey ahead as we ask God, "what are you asking ME to do?"</p> <p>God hasn't called us only to exist, but to excel. Listen to the first message in our new series and learn about the major opportunity in front of our church. Create a reminder in your phone every day at 8:07 (am or pm is up to you!) to join our church in prayer for the journey ahead as we ask God, "what are you asking ME to do?"</p> God hasn't called us only to exist, but to excel. Listen to the first message in our new series and learn about the major opportunity in front of our church. Create a reminder in your phone every day at 8:07 (am or pm is up to you!) to join our church in prayer for the journey ahead as we ask God, "what are you asking ME to do?"

]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2115 121 c08850614444c66a1d9a8df1e5bb19f6 no Bring, Build, Send: SEND Zach McCue <p>We are SAVED to be <a href="http://SENT...into" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SENT...into</a> ministry and mission, all for the cause of Christ. Who has God sent you to share Christ with this week?</p> <p>We are SAVED to be <a href="http://SENT...into" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SENT...into</a> ministry and mission, all for the cause of Christ. Who has God sent you to share Christ with this week?</p> We are SAVED to be SENT...into ministry and mission, all for the cause of Christ. Who has God sent you to share Christ with this week?

]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1818 122 f7e52093cba3e780e7ca553355002d87 no Bring Build Send: BUILD Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>We come to know Jesus as "infants" in faith, but we aren't meant to remain as such. Listen in to Pt II of our look into the Core Values of our church, "Bringing, Building, and Sending."</p> <p>We come to know Jesus as "infants" in faith, but we aren't meant to remain as such. Listen in to Pt II of our look into the Core Values of our church, "Bringing, Building, and Sending."</p> We come to know Jesus as "infants" in faith, but we aren't meant to remain as such. Listen in to Pt II of our look into the Core Values of our church, "Bringing, Building, and Sending."

]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2031 123 643bf0591a0434a5afaa3969346f4132 no Bring Build Send: BRING Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Listen in to Part I of a three-part look into the Core Values of our church: Bringing, Building, and Sending.</p> <p>Listen in to Part I of a three-part look into the Core Values of our church: Bringing, Building, and Sending.</p> Listen in to Part I of a three-part look into the Core Values of our church: Bringing, Building, and Sending.

]]> Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2051 124 e98a070dbcf8a2dbc7322b4dfbffaae9 no Set The Example Zach McCue <p>Scripture calls us to live in such a way that our lives become examples to others. Are you living a life worth imitating?</p> <p>Scripture calls us to live in such a way that our lives become examples to others. Are you living a life worth imitating?</p> Scripture calls us to live in such a way that our lives become examples to others. Are you living a life worth imitating?

]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1751 125 7cbe32594e44ab447a43a1c3d472d30b no More Like Jesus - Serving Like Jesus Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>We're never more like Jesus than when we serve like Jesus. Listen in to the final message in this series as we consider how small acts of service toward others become the seeds that advance God's kingdom for eternity.</p> <p>We're never more like Jesus than when we serve like Jesus. Listen in to the final message in this series as we consider how small acts of service toward others become the seeds that advance God's kingdom for eternity.</p> We're never more like Jesus than when we serve like Jesus. Listen in to the final message in this series as we consider how small acts of service toward others become the seeds that advance God's kingdom for eternity.

]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2426 126 c55375883325046f9a85228f801ced38 no More Like Jesus: Forgiving Like Jesus Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Whatever you’ve done, wherever you’ve been, whatever darkness lives in your past or is currently trying to take up space in your present, God has forgiven it in Christ. Listen in as we consider the depth of God's forgiveness toward us AND his command for us to forgive others.</p> <p>Whatever you’ve done, wherever you’ve been, whatever darkness lives in your past or is currently trying to take up space in your present, God has forgiven it in Christ. Listen in as we consider the depth of God's forgiveness toward us AND his command for us to forgive others.</p> Whatever you’ve done, wherever you’ve been, whatever darkness lives in your past or is currently trying to take up space in your present, God has forgiven it in Christ. Listen in as we consider the depth of God's forgiveness toward us AND his command for us to forgive others.

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2120 127 69cb42f6eeff33b14a3e60734a8e34de no More Like Jesus: Love Like Jesus Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>If we want to LIVE like Jesus, we have to learn to LOVE like Jesus. And loving like Jesus goes far beyond our words and into our actions. Listen in as we examine the "greatest commandments" and their impact on our lives today.</p> <p>If we want to LIVE like Jesus, we have to learn to LOVE like Jesus. And loving like Jesus goes far beyond our words and into our actions. Listen in as we examine the "greatest commandments" and their impact on our lives today.</p> If we want to LIVE like Jesus, we have to learn to LOVE like Jesus. And loving like Jesus goes far beyond our words and into our actions. Listen in as we examine the "greatest commandments" and their impact on our lives today.

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2222 128 92c2e19db8a89c90533d61027c1eef83 no More Like Jesus - Making Disciples Zach McCue <p>Who in your life is more like Jesus because of you? Listen in as Next Gen & Discipleship Lead Zach McCue challenges us to be intentional in our influence for Jesus.</p> <p>Who in your life is more like Jesus because of you? Listen in as Next Gen & Discipleship Lead Zach McCue challenges us to be intentional in our influence for Jesus.</p> Who in your life is more like Jesus because of you? Listen in as Next Gen & Discipleship Lead Zach McCue challenges us to be intentional in our influence for Jesus.

]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1688 129 069237f5c9749f76f426c06eb36c64fe no More Like Jesus - In Prayer Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>If we claim to be Christ followers, there's simply no way that we can expect to grow in our faith without prayer being a central pillar of our lives. Listen in as we continue in our series, "More Like Jesus" and follow Christ's example of prayer.</p> <p>If we claim to be Christ followers, there's simply no way that we can expect to grow in our faith without prayer being a central pillar of our lives. Listen in as we continue in our series, "More Like Jesus" and follow Christ's example of prayer.</p> If we claim to be Christ followers, there's simply no way that we can expect to grow in our faith without prayer being a central pillar of our lives. Listen in as we continue in our series, "More Like Jesus" and follow Christ's example of prayer.

]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1874 130 0635c41977d1ef5651fe2d6fc02d6380 no More Like Jesus - In The Word Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>The plans of God, the heart of God, and the will of God are all found in the WORD of God. In pursuit of becoming more like Jesus, it is imperative that we open ourselves up to the expansive beauty of the Holy Scriptures.</p> <p>The plans of God, the heart of God, and the will of God are all found in the WORD of God. In pursuit of becoming more like Jesus, it is imperative that we open ourselves up to the expansive beauty of the Holy Scriptures.</p> The plans of God, the heart of God, and the will of God are all found in the WORD of God. In pursuit of becoming more like Jesus, it is imperative that we open ourselves up to the expansive beauty of the Holy Scriptures.

]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2550 131 b54b1a167bbf51cfd26a964535dcf0cc no More Like Jesus Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Whoever we are, whatever our lives may look like, if we call ourselves Christians we are called to a life of becoming more like Jesus.  Listen in as we begin a new teaching series exploring this command in practical and powerful ways.</p> <p>Whoever we are, whatever our lives may look like, if we call ourselves Christians we are called to a life of becoming more like Jesus.  Listen in as we begin a new teaching series exploring this command in practical and powerful ways.</p> Whoever we are, whatever our lives may look like, if we call ourselves Christians we are called to a life of becoming more like Jesus.  Listen in as we begin a new teaching series exploring this command in practical and powerful ways.

]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1917 132 02b35bc60737347675bdba2a0e255d75 no FIRST: Giving God The Best of Our Time Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>It's easy to say that God is first in our life but often much harder to put this into practice. Listen in as we explore the principle of first fruits as it relates to our use of time on a daily basis.</p> <p>It's easy to say that God is first in our life but often much harder to put this into practice. Listen in as we explore the principle of first fruits as it relates to our use of time on a daily basis.</p> It's easy to say that God is first in our life but often much harder to put this into practice. Listen in as we explore the principle of first fruits as it relates to our use of time on a daily basis.

]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1945 133 94ceaa15e13e4c9d065b839f27a3d140 no FIRST: Giving God Our Best Through Fasting Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>We don't just desire for the year ahead to be different. We want it to be dedicated, set apart, and given over to the Lord for His plans!</p> <p>We don't just desire for the year ahead to be different. We want it to be dedicated, set apart, and given over to the Lord for His plans!</p> We don't just desire for the year ahead to be different. We want it to be dedicated, set apart, and given over to the Lord for His plans!

]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1554 134 6df1625b5b32440373015913e6ad9806 no The Rest Is Up To You Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 27 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1498 135 551bbe3818c7fbcec5c1f5088ef34010 no Good News: God Of The Ordinary Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Of all the ways God could have brought his Son into the world, why did he choose Mary and what can we learn from her response to God's miraculous calling on her life?</p> <p>Of all the ways God could have brought his Son into the world, why did he choose Mary and what can we learn from her response to God's miraculous calling on her life?</p> Of all the ways God could have brought his Son into the world, why did he choose Mary and what can we learn from her response to God's miraculous calling on her life?

]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1850 136 e0dd59a449708a907d73eaf907c2b540 no Good News & Great Joy Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Christmas isn't about lights, gifts, trees, or tradition.  It's about the truth that Jesus came, and he came for ALL of us.  This is good news, indeed.</p> <p>Christmas isn't about lights, gifts, trees, or tradition.  It's about the truth that Jesus came, and he came for ALL of us.  This is good news, indeed.</p> Christmas isn't about lights, gifts, trees, or tradition.  It's about the truth that Jesus came, and he came for ALL of us.  This is good news, indeed.

]]> Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1496 137 b4b9aab56a866e4381195ff8b17097ae no Love In Action 2020 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>We're BLESSED by God in order to be a BLESSING to others! Listen today to our annual "Love In Action" Sunday with a message from Matthew 25 and a practical, powerful, and personal opportunity for application!</p> <p>We're BLESSED by God in order to be a BLESSING to others! Listen today to our annual "Love In Action" Sunday with a message from Matthew 25 and a practical, powerful, and personal opportunity for application!</p> We're BLESSED by God in order to be a BLESSING to others! Listen today to our annual "Love In Action" Sunday with a message from Matthew 25 and a practical, powerful, and personal opportunity for application!

]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1618 138 772e034d8fe247448fc9c6a0f3443b46 no Philippians: Gospel Generosity Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Generosity is meant to be a defining characteristic of any Christ-follower. Why then is it often so difficult to develop this practice in our lives? Listen as Pastor Marc wraps up our journey through Philippians with this challenging and practical message.</p> <p>Generosity is meant to be a defining characteristic of any Christ-follower. Why then is it often so difficult to develop this practice in our lives? Listen as Pastor Marc wraps up our journey through Philippians with this challenging and practical message.</p> Generosity is meant to be a defining characteristic of any Christ-follower. Why then is it often so difficult to develop this practice in our lives? Listen as Pastor Marc wraps up our journey through Philippians with this challenging and practical message.

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2112 139 83c43650d242f60ce90c719b636495e0 no Philippians: The Secret to Contentment Zach McCue <p>Struggling to find contentment in the midst of life's circumstances? Listen in as NextGen & Discipleship Lead, Zach McCue shares an encouraging message from Philippians 4:10-13.</p> <p>Struggling to find contentment in the midst of life's circumstances? Listen in as NextGen & Discipleship Lead, Zach McCue shares an encouraging message from Philippians 4:10-13.</p> Struggling to find contentment in the midst of life's circumstances? Listen in as NextGen & Discipleship Lead, Zach McCue shares an encouraging message from Philippians 4:10-13.

]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1701 140 c505b981a56ebf177948736835b68e13 no Facing Life's Struggles Pastor Tom Terry <p>Life is difficult. God knows this and does not want us to go through the challenges of life on our own. Listen as Pastor Tom shares insights from Philippians 4 on facing life’s struggles in God’s way.</p> <p>Life is difficult. God knows this and does not want us to go through the challenges of life on our own. Listen as Pastor Tom shares insights from Philippians 4 on facing life’s struggles in God’s way.</p> Life is difficult. God knows this and does not want us to go through the challenges of life on our own. Listen as Pastor Tom shares insights from Philippians 4 on facing life’s struggles in God’s way.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1605 141 f2009ccb6b70233cf3d98f53aec813e3 no The Bigger Story Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>While five years of ministry is something to celebrate we don't want to lose sight of God's greater story and our unique place within it. Listen as Pastor Marc shares a bit of PHK's history, provides an update on where we are, and casts a vision for the next five years and beyond!</p> <p>While five years of ministry is something to celebrate we don't want to lose sight of God's greater story and our unique place within it. Listen as Pastor Marc shares a bit of PHK's history, provides an update on where we are, and casts a vision for the next five years and beyond!</p> While five years of ministry is something to celebrate we don't want to lose sight of God's greater story and our unique place within it. Listen as Pastor Marc shares a bit of PHK's history, provides an update on where we are, and casts a vision for the next five years and beyond!

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2509 142 b00302138596658642b57adc6cd52e0a no Philippians: Conflict Resolution Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>No matter your circumstance in life, you can count on facing conflict within your family, in your marriage, at school, at work, in your dating relationship, with your friends, and even within your church. But while conflict is inevitable, disunity is not. Listen in for more on the power and purpose of reconciliation in the life of the Christ-follower.</p> <p>No matter your circumstance in life, you can count on facing conflict within your family, in your marriage, at school, at work, in your dating relationship, with your friends, and even within your church. But while conflict is inevitable, disunity is not. Listen in for more on the power and purpose of reconciliation in the life of the Christ-follower.</p> No matter your circumstance in life, you can count on facing conflict within your family, in your marriage, at school, at work, in your dating relationship, with your friends, and even within your church. But while conflict is inevitable, disunity is not. Listen in for more on the power and purpose of reconciliation in the life of the Christ-follower.

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2054 143 9e40a9aec2da8a3f9dc1c7f6e95b078c no Philippians: Citizenship Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Though we live in a geographic city, state, and country, the Apostle Paul makes clear that as Christ-followers our citizenship is in heaven. Listen in as Pastor Marc teaches from Philippians 3:18-21 and shares a timely and practical message out of this text.</p> <p>Though we live in a geographic city, state, and country, the Apostle Paul makes clear that as Christ-followers our citizenship is in heaven. Listen in as Pastor Marc teaches from Philippians 3:18-21 and shares a timely and practical message out of this text.</p> Though we live in a geographic city, state, and country, the Apostle Paul makes clear that as Christ-followers our citizenship is in heaven. Listen in as Pastor Marc teaches from Philippians 3:18-21 and shares a timely and practical message out of this text.

]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1991 144 04713c5cc44a4df9c8d6e6094886f78e no Philippians: Faithful Followers Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>"Follow someone worth becoming so that you might become someone worth following." Listen to this week's sermon from Pastor Marc as we consider what it means to be a truly "faithful follower" of Jesus Christ.</p> <p>"Follow someone worth becoming so that you might become someone worth following." Listen to this week's sermon from Pastor Marc as we consider what it means to be a truly "faithful follower" of Jesus Christ.</p> "Follow someone worth becoming so that you might become someone worth following." Listen to this week's sermon from Pastor Marc as we consider what it means to be a truly "faithful follower" of Jesus Christ.

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1709 145 66f24132efd0f685cf62cd0ab053c576 no Philippians: Directions and Destinations Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Directions matter most when the destination is important. Listen as Pastor Marc shares a message from Philippians 3:1-14 concerning the directions Paul provides for anyone wanting to arrive at eternal life.</p> <p>Directions matter most when the destination is important. Listen as Pastor Marc shares a message from Philippians 3:1-14 concerning the directions Paul provides for anyone wanting to arrive at eternal life.</p> Directions matter most when the destination is important. Listen as Pastor Marc shares a message from Philippians 3:1-14 concerning the directions Paul provides for anyone wanting to arrive at eternal life.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2209 146 1a9b4966f4b174341e7ac48e9beacf25 no Philippians: Intentional Discipleship Zach McCue <p>The Apostle Paul poured his life into the lives of others for the glory of God and we are called to do the same! Listen in for more about the importance of being discipled and of discipling others!</p> <p>The Apostle Paul poured his life into the lives of others for the glory of God and we are called to do the same! Listen in for more about the importance of being discipled and of discipling others!</p> The Apostle Paul poured his life into the lives of others for the glory of God and we are called to do the same! Listen in for more about the importance of being discipled and of discipling others!

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1991 147 1e2bc8f401da5bdbcaa651d7e9ddb641 no Philippians: Gratitude > Grumbling Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>We may not realize how frequently complaining, grumbling, and arguing can invade our thoughts and steal our attention away from God's will for our life. Listen to this week's sermon to be challenged with a message on the importance of generating gratitude in our lives.</p> <p>We may not realize how frequently complaining, grumbling, and arguing can invade our thoughts and steal our attention away from God's will for our life. Listen to this week's sermon to be challenged with a message on the importance of generating gratitude in our lives.</p> We may not realize how frequently complaining, grumbling, and arguing can invade our thoughts and steal our attention away from God's will for our life. Listen to this week's sermon to be challenged with a message on the importance of generating gratitude in our lives.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1644 148 aee0cdeb7bbc9222c6de616a99bb331d no Philippians: Humility Zach McCue <p>Is pride a part of your life? Listen to this week's message to learn about humility and the impact it can have on your life.</p> <p>Is pride a part of your life? Listen to this week's message to learn about humility and the impact it can have on your life.</p> Is pride a part of your life? Listen to this week's message to learn about humility and the impact it can have on your life.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1861 149 bdc8fdfc1bb7f4250f61516a33d4c5e8 no Philippians: Whatever Happens... Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Life can be very good. It can also be very hard. Yet, the calling for the Christ-follower isn't contingent on circumstances. Listen to this sermon from Pastor Marc for more on how we should live in the face of "whatever" circumstance unfolds in our lives.</p> <p>Life can be very good. It can also be very hard. Yet, the calling for the Christ-follower isn't contingent on circumstances. Listen to this sermon from Pastor Marc for more on how we should live in the face of "whatever" circumstance unfolds in our lives.</p> Life can be very good. It can also be very hard. Yet, the calling for the Christ-follower isn't contingent on circumstances. Listen to this sermon from Pastor Marc for more on how we should live in the face of "whatever" circumstance unfolds in our lives.

]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2155 150 cfc3e2a9315a5bded225a1f22f2d99dd no Philippians: What Are You Living For? Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>At the end of your life, how will you be remembered?  When your time on earth is over, how will those who knew you best describe the driving focus of your life? Listen to this week's sermon for a look at one of the Apostle Paul's most recognized lines in Scripture: "To live is Christ, to die is gain."  As you listen, ask yourself, "What am I living for?"</p> <p>At the end of your life, how will you be remembered?  When your time on earth is over, how will those who knew you best describe the driving focus of your life? Listen to this week's sermon for a look at one of the Apostle Paul's most recognized lines in Scripture: "To live is Christ, to die is gain."  As you listen, ask yourself, "What am I living for?"</p> At the end of your life, how will you be remembered?  When your time on earth is over, how will those who knew you best describe the driving focus of your life? Listen to this week's sermon for a look at one of the Apostle Paul's most recognized lines in Scripture: "To live is Christ, to die is gain."  As you listen, ask yourself, "What am I living for?"

]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2075 151 4d4b126ce84a59f0f9897f60ca788092 no Beyond 2020 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>As a church, we have been praying over the past three years that God would lead us to a permanent location for PHK to call "home." Listen to this week's sermon for an update on this journey of faith and how we believe that God is presently working to provide for us "beyond" anything we can think or imagine!</p> <p>As a church, we have been praying over the past three years that God would lead us to a permanent location for PHK to call "home." Listen to this week's sermon for an update on this journey of faith and how we believe that God is presently working to provide for us "beyond" anything we can think or imagine!</p> As a church, we have been praying over the past three years that God would lead us to a permanent location for PHK to call "home." Listen to this week's sermon for an update on this journey of faith and how we believe that God is presently working to provide for us "beyond" anything we can think or imagine!

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2078 152 1ae904771ef1aa690f8bae0781a51639 no Philippians: Persecution, Problems, and Potential Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Problems big and small are part of life. However, setbacks only set us back if we let them. The Apostle Paul was intimately acquainted with setbacks in the form of persecution and struggle, yet always saw the potential for the Gospel in the midst of his problems. How can we be encouraged by this example? Listen to this week's message for more from Philippians 1:12-18.</p> <p>Problems big and small are part of life. However, setbacks only set us back if we let them. The Apostle Paul was intimately acquainted with setbacks in the form of persecution and struggle, yet always saw the potential for the Gospel in the midst of his problems. How can we be encouraged by this example? Listen to this week's message for more from Philippians 1:12-18.</p> Problems big and small are part of life. However, setbacks only set us back if we let them. The Apostle Paul was intimately acquainted with setbacks in the form of persecution and struggle, yet always saw the potential for the Gospel in the midst of his problems. How can we be encouraged by this example? Listen to this week's message for more from Philippians 1:12-18.

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2142 153 10c9054ae87e859377382ba4ab2df863 no Philippians: Partnership in the Gospel Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>In the book of Philippians, Paul writes to encourage the "partnership of believers" at the church in Philippi. Listen to this week's sermon for a look at the unique men and women who made up this partnership and church community.</p> <p>In the book of Philippians, Paul writes to encourage the "partnership of believers" at the church in Philippi. Listen to this week's sermon for a look at the unique men and women who made up this partnership and church community.</p> In the book of Philippians, Paul writes to encourage the "partnership of believers" at the church in Philippi. Listen to this week's sermon for a look at the unique men and women who made up this partnership and church community.

]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2174 154 12e4fa5b293ec50a3b5aae180ff72f15 no The Church Defined: Eternal Pastor Tom Terry <p>The Church Eternal is central to God’s saving work in the world. Listen to this message from Pastor Tom as he helps us understand the Church's eternal plan, eternal purpose, and eternal rejoicing.</p> <p>The Church Eternal is central to God’s saving work in the world. Listen to this message from Pastor Tom as he helps us understand the Church's eternal plan, eternal purpose, and eternal rejoicing.</p> The Church Eternal is central to God’s saving work in the world. Listen to this message from Pastor Tom as he helps us understand the Church's eternal plan, eternal purpose, and eternal rejoicing.

]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1439 155 57a884292f183850551e1b935fb65dbc no The Church Defined: Devoted Zach McCue Sun, 02 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1851 156 db92744166d520890b60fdad5cd36bad no The Church Defined: Unstoppable Caleb Barrows <p>The Church is unstoppable not because of us as messengers but because of the message itself. Listen to more from guest preacher Caleb Barrows and his message on Matthew 16 and Jesus' declarative promise to "build his church."</p> <p>The Church is unstoppable not because of us as messengers but because of the message itself. Listen to more from guest preacher Caleb Barrows and his message on Matthew 16 and Jesus' declarative promise to "build his church."</p> The Church is unstoppable not because of us as messengers but because of the message itself. Listen to more from guest preacher Caleb Barrows and his message on Matthew 16 and Jesus' declarative promise to "build his church."

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2710 157 f884eff904fc78567a311734cc95cc6d no Church Defined: Powerful Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Scriptures make clear that both the Christian as well as the Church are to be filled with and defined by a degree of power. What practical implications does this truth have on our lives and our regular gatherings as the body of Christ?</p> <p>Scriptures make clear that both the Christian as well as the Church are to be filled with and defined by a degree of power. What practical implications does this truth have on our lives and our regular gatherings as the body of Christ?</p> Scriptures make clear that both the Christian as well as the Church are to be filled with and defined by a degree of power. What practical implications does this truth have on our lives and our regular gatherings as the body of Christ?

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2110 158 3647f3459987e23f8c2aefb75c614c32 no Church Defined: Unity Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>When the outside world looks in at our church, what do they see? A unified family of Christ-followers or something else entirely? Listen to this past Sunday's message for a look at Ephesians 4:1-3 and insight into this important issue.</p> <p>When the outside world looks in at our church, what do they see? A unified family of Christ-followers or something else entirely? Listen to this past Sunday's message for a look at Ephesians 4:1-3 and insight into this important issue.</p> When the outside world looks in at our church, what do they see? A unified family of Christ-followers or something else entirely? Listen to this past Sunday's message for a look at Ephesians 4:1-3 and insight into this important issue.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2124 159 ec4d1d941e13966588bb065ad31bf9dd no Church Defined: The Body of Christ Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>"Church" isn't a physical location, a religious ritual, or a Sunday obligation. Listen to this week's sermon podcast for a look into the implications of the local church being defined as the very "body of Christ."</p> <p>"Church" isn't a physical location, a religious ritual, or a Sunday obligation. Listen to this week's sermon podcast for a look into the implications of the local church being defined as the very "body of Christ."</p> "Church" isn't a physical location, a religious ritual, or a Sunday obligation. Listen to this week's sermon podcast for a look into the implications of the local church being defined as the very "body of Christ."

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1380 160 cc1c46ac345090dbd424619f79fa4b4d no Salt & Light Pastor Tom Terry Sun, 28 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2106 161 c5439934c5f42eadc4493b24efaeaa2f no New Normal : Preparing For Breakthrough Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>It’s relatively common to desire God to provide breakthrough, miracles, and blessings in our lives. However, are we equally interested in the preparation that leads to these moments? Join us as we explore this question through worship, prayer, and a message from Joshua 5-6.</p> <p>It’s relatively common to desire God to provide breakthrough, miracles, and blessings in our lives. However, are we equally interested in the preparation that leads to these moments? Join us as we explore this question through worship, prayer, and a message from Joshua 5-6.</p> It’s relatively common to desire God to provide breakthrough, miracles, and blessings in our lives. However, are we equally interested in the preparation that leads to these moments? Join us as we explore this question through worship, prayer, and a message from Joshua 5-6.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1265 162 1d127827de539e77cc7b2893d25ef47e no Obstacles < Opportunities Acts 16:20-36 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>How we RESPOND to the changing REALITY around us influences the RESULTS God will produce in our lives. Join us for a powerful look at Paul and Silas in Acts 16 and how their response to trial can encourage us today.</p> <p>How we RESPOND to the changing REALITY around us influences the RESULTS God will produce in our lives. Join us for a powerful look at Paul and Silas in Acts 16 and how their response to trial can encourage us today.</p> How we RESPOND to the changing REALITY around us influences the RESULTS God will produce in our lives. Join us for a powerful look at Paul and Silas in Acts 16 and how their response to trial can encourage us today.

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 811 163 d176effcf1d096a7323ac3a613fa95d8 no What Is "The Church?" Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>What does "church" mean to you? Is it a building? An hour of the week? Or is it something more? Join us as we continue in our "Church @ Home" series as we worship, pray, and turn our attention to the Word of God.</p> <p>What does "church" mean to you? Is it a building? An hour of the week? Or is it something more? Join us as we continue in our "Church @ Home" series as we worship, pray, and turn our attention to the Word of God.</p> What does "church" mean to you? Is it a building? An hour of the week? Or is it something more? Join us as we continue in our "Church @ Home" series as we worship, pray, and turn our attention to the Word of God.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1599 164 e397db62d6caec2f978cb50b9650fccc no We Need HELP! Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>"No man is an island." As such, we ALL need help from time to time. What do we do then when the help available to us horizontally doesn't meet our deepest needs? It's here that we turn to the vertical help provided to us in Jesus Christ.</p> <p>"No man is an island." As such, we ALL need help from time to time. What do we do then when the help available to us horizontally doesn't meet our deepest needs? It's here that we turn to the vertical help provided to us in Jesus Christ.</p> "No man is an island." As such, we ALL need help from time to time. What do we do then when the help available to us horizontally doesn't meet our deepest needs? It's here that we turn to the vertical help provided to us in Jesus Christ.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2093 165 028a89d82dffc4fc9a69fa4b703f46b7 no So, What Do We Do? Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 15 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1580 166 88b45a8ff17ffc3fb21be3a7343f1312 no Sowing Seeds Mark 4:26-29 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Our faith in Christ is as practical and powerful as we allow it to be. Listen to this week's sermon as we unpack 'Parable of the Growing Seed' and find great practical application for our daily lives.</p> <p>Our faith in Christ is as practical and powerful as we allow it to be. Listen to this week's sermon as we unpack 'Parable of the Growing Seed' and find great practical application for our daily lives.</p> Our faith in Christ is as practical and powerful as we allow it to be. Listen to this week's sermon as we unpack 'Parable of the Growing Seed' and find great practical application for our daily lives.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1837 167 7f403facece9906c38910a37f7687fb9 no Parable of the Sower Mark 4:1-20 Pastor Tom Terry <p>Jesus taught in parables to both reveal truth and hide truth. Those who seek Him, whose hearts are good soil, will always find Him.</p> <p>Jesus taught in parables to both reveal truth and hide truth. Those who seek Him, whose hearts are good soil, will always find Him.</p> Jesus taught in parables to both reveal truth and hide truth. Those who seek Him, whose hearts are good soil, will always find Him.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2193 168 d778901adf328594c4311ba3b4eeed62 no Called + Commissioned Mark 3:13-19 Pastor Justin Sommer <p>Jesus does not need us; He wants us! He invites us to be with Him, to become like Him, and to go on mission with Him. God can use anyone who is usable!</p> <p>Jesus does not need us; He wants us! He invites us to be with Him, to become like Him, and to go on mission with Him. God can use anyone who is usable!</p> Jesus does not need us; He wants us! He invites us to be with Him, to become like Him, and to go on mission with Him. God can use anyone who is usable!

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2149 169 52047e13d0686ca3f91dfb091115fe06 no Dinner With a Sinner Mark 2:13-17 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>You don't have to be perfect to have a place at Jesus' table. Listen to this week's podcast for more from Mark 2 and Jesus' interaction with a well known sinner.</p> <p>You don't have to be perfect to have a place at Jesus' table. Listen to this week's podcast for more from Mark 2 and Jesus' interaction with a well known sinner.</p> You don't have to be perfect to have a place at Jesus' table. Listen to this week's podcast for more from Mark 2 and Jesus' interaction with a well known sinner.

]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1571 170 d676e2e354e2999cb59dfcab88342c1e no The Power of Friends Mark 2:1-12 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>The people we surround ourselves with have incredible potential to shape our lives. Are the people in your life shaping you into the person you desire to become? Listen to this week's podcast as we explore this question through the lens of Mark 2:1-12.</p> <p>The people we surround ourselves with have incredible potential to shape our lives. Are the people in your life shaping you into the person you desire to become? Listen to this week's podcast as we explore this question through the lens of Mark 2:1-12.</p> The people we surround ourselves with have incredible potential to shape our lives. Are the people in your life shaping you into the person you desire to become? Listen to this week's podcast as we explore this question through the lens of Mark 2:1-12.

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1897 171 3111ce20e73a81bb40f150314e65e656 no Time With the Father Mark 1:35-39 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Even in the middle of seasons of intense ministry, Jesus regularly got away to be alone with His Heavenly Father. If Jesus made this type of "quiet time" a priority in His life, how much more should we pursue the same?</p> <p>Even in the middle of seasons of intense ministry, Jesus regularly got away to be alone with His Heavenly Father. If Jesus made this type of "quiet time" a priority in His life, how much more should we pursue the same?</p> Even in the middle of seasons of intense ministry, Jesus regularly got away to be alone with His Heavenly Father. If Jesus made this type of "quiet time" a priority in His life, how much more should we pursue the same?

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2093 172 9202480e79bb78fbed54d63a14cbc079 no Kingdom Come Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>What does it mean to live as citizens of the "Kingdom of God?" Listen to this week's sermon for more from Mark 1 and Jesus' command to "repent and believe."</p> <p>What does it mean to live as citizens of the "Kingdom of God?" Listen to this week's sermon for more from Mark 1 and Jesus' command to "repent and believe."</p> What does it mean to live as citizens of the "Kingdom of God?" Listen to this week's sermon for more from Mark 1 and Jesus' command to "repent and believe."

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2066 173 5476e9fefec97c294b646e789c2891f7 no Obedience through Baptism Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>The heavens torn open at Christ’s baptism not only provided us a look into our new access to God but also gave God new access to us. Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for more from Mark 1 and the implications of Christ’s baptism on our lives today.</p> <p>The heavens torn open at Christ’s baptism not only provided us a look into our new access to God but also gave God new access to us. Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for more from Mark 1 and the implications of Christ’s baptism on our lives today.</p> The heavens torn open at Christ’s baptism not only provided us a look into our new access to God but also gave God new access to us. Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for more from Mark 1 and the implications of Christ’s baptism on our lives today.

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1535 174 1b1296eb24e05799b5f63e0b5a6e46ab no The Supremacy of Christ Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>A.W. Tozer wrote that “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” What then should we think about when we hear the name of Jesus? Listen to this week’s podcast for the first message in our new teaching series on the Gospel of Mark.</p> <p>A.W. Tozer wrote that “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” What then should we think about when we hear the name of Jesus? Listen to this week’s podcast for the first message in our new teaching series on the Gospel of Mark.</p> A.W. Tozer wrote that “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” What then should we think about when we hear the name of Jesus? Listen to this week’s podcast for the first message in our new teaching series on the Gospel of Mark.

]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1680 175 0bb4b854096aa6127dd30a509c91e54c no All Things New Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>What is it about a new year that fills us with feelings of potential and promise? Our first sermon of 2020 leans into the God that is making "all things new" and we hope you'll be encouraged and inspired as you move into the year ahead.</p> <p>What is it about a new year that fills us with feelings of potential and promise? Our first sermon of 2020 leans into the God that is making "all things new" and we hope you'll be encouraged and inspired as you move into the year ahead.</p> What is it about a new year that fills us with feelings of potential and promise? Our first sermon of 2020 leans into the God that is making "all things new" and we hope you'll be encouraged and inspired as you move into the year ahead.

]]> Sun, 05 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2010 176 2eebe737a8a236b713a808c4b0b0d6a0 no The Promise Kept Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>How can a baby born into obscurity 2000 years ago be “good news of great joy for all people” to us today? Listen to this special Christmas message for a look into God’s grand plan of redemption for all mankind.</p> <p>How can a baby born into obscurity 2000 years ago be “good news of great joy for all people” to us today? Listen to this special Christmas message for a look into God’s grand plan of redemption for all mankind.</p> How can a baby born into obscurity 2000 years ago be “good news of great joy for all people” to us today? Listen to this special Christmas message for a look into God’s grand plan of redemption for all mankind.

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1542 177 b65d4a69c2164c30f0d88d10bc6b0025 no The Promise Is On The Way Pastor Herb Buwalda <p>While we all have plans for our futures, life has a way of interrupting even the best intentions, hopes, and dreams. Listen to this week’s sermon podcast to learn more about the God that is always at work, no matter our circumstances.</p> <p>While we all have plans for our futures, life has a way of interrupting even the best intentions, hopes, and dreams. Listen to this week’s sermon podcast to learn more about the God that is always at work, no matter our circumstances.</p> While we all have plans for our futures, life has a way of interrupting even the best intentions, hopes, and dreams. Listen to this week’s sermon podcast to learn more about the God that is always at work, no matter our circumstances.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1654 178 a9102eef5c46073a2406387da5ef8f1c no A Promise Made Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Even in the midst of our waiting, God is always working on our behalf. Listen to this week's message for more on the promise that God has given us in the miracle of Christmas.</p> <p>Even in the midst of our waiting, God is always working on our behalf. Listen to this week's message for more on the promise that God has given us in the miracle of Christmas.</p> Even in the midst of our waiting, God is always working on our behalf. Listen to this week's message for more on the promise that God has given us in the miracle of Christmas.

]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1629 179 cdc73d2110c16f64c8f8ef5bf1c5f2b5 no In The Storm Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>How should we pray when the storms of life become bigger than anything we feel equipped to handle on our own?</p> <p>How should we pray when the storms of life become bigger than anything we feel equipped to handle on our own?</p> How should we pray when the storms of life become bigger than anything we feel equipped to handle on our own?

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1504 180 e65c3cce714fca6e27422302258e5f0e no With Thanksgiving Pastor Tom Terry <p>Paul emphasized the priority of prayer, the urgency of prayer, and the central place of thanksgiving in our prayers. Prayer is essential in all we do, not something we fit in if we have the time. We are in a spiritual battle, and prayer is a weapon ready at all times. Thanksgiving fans the flame of prayer.</p> <p>Paul emphasized the priority of prayer, the urgency of prayer, and the central place of thanksgiving in our prayers. Prayer is essential in all we do, not something we fit in if we have the time. We are in a spiritual battle, and prayer is a weapon ready at all times. Thanksgiving fans the flame of prayer.</p> Paul emphasized the priority of prayer, the urgency of prayer, and the central place of thanksgiving in our prayers. Prayer is essential in all we do, not something we fit in if we have the time. We are in a spiritual battle, and prayer is a weapon ready at all times. Thanksgiving fans the flame of prayer.

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1689 181 bae0ce5eb7179d5a2b3c5d8ad74c245a no Like a Child Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>When Jesus instructed His followers to pray, "Our Father..." He was establishing the act of prayer of prayer as a conversation between child and father. Listen to this week's podcast to learn how to develop a "childlike" attitude in your prayer life.</p> <p>When Jesus instructed His followers to pray, "Our Father..." He was establishing the act of prayer of prayer as a conversation between child and father. Listen to this week's podcast to learn how to develop a "childlike" attitude in your prayer life.</p> When Jesus instructed His followers to pray, "Our Father..." He was establishing the act of prayer of prayer as a conversation between child and father. Listen to this week's podcast to learn how to develop a "childlike" attitude in your prayer life.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1513 182 952b2d8b6f6dbfc0f8eab9c914150373 no The Power of Prayer Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Though Scripture may be our primary means of communication with God, it's prayer that is our most personal means of communication with God. Listen to this week's sermon for more on the vital role prayer plays in the life of the Christ follower.</p> <p>Though Scripture may be our primary means of communication with God, it's prayer that is our most personal means of communication with God. Listen to this week's sermon for more on the vital role prayer plays in the life of the Christ follower.</p> Though Scripture may be our primary means of communication with God, it's prayer that is our most personal means of communication with God. Listen to this week's sermon for more on the vital role prayer plays in the life of the Christ follower.

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1615 183 d9e7f230554f053bd87e25984a078200 no Meditating On The Word Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>We are commanded not only to read the Word, but to meditate on it, ponder it, rejoice in it, and much more. Listen to this week's sermon for more on how to fully embrace the Word of God in our lives.</p> <p>We are commanded not only to read the Word, but to meditate on it, ponder it, rejoice in it, and much more. Listen to this week's sermon for more on how to fully embrace the Word of God in our lives.</p> We are commanded not only to read the Word, but to meditate on it, ponder it, rejoice in it, and much more. Listen to this week's sermon for more on how to fully embrace the Word of God in our lives.

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1706 184 9245b07507802f9fe6355b5667f1565d no Developing a Desire For God's Word Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Our interaction with God's Word is to be an all encompassing experience. Listen to this week's sermon for more on how to develop a desire for the Word that impacts our entire life.</p> <p>Our interaction with God's Word is to be an all encompassing experience. Listen to this week's sermon for more on how to develop a desire for the Word that impacts our entire life.</p> Our interaction with God's Word is to be an all encompassing experience. Listen to this week's sermon for more on how to develop a desire for the Word that impacts our entire life.

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2025 185 cc0116551522de47d288a44e9c6d8f9d no The Warrior's Weapon Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Though we face battles everyday, many of us step onto our battlefields unequipped with the very weapon God has given to us to be able to fight with strength and power. Listen to this past Sunday's sermon for more on what it means to wield the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.</p> <p>Though we face battles everyday, many of us step onto our battlefields unequipped with the very weapon God has given to us to be able to fight with strength and power. Listen to this past Sunday's sermon for more on what it means to wield the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.</p> Though we face battles everyday, many of us step onto our battlefields unequipped with the very weapon God has given to us to be able to fight with strength and power. Listen to this past Sunday's sermon for more on what it means to wield the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.

]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1789 186 a7c14d453248248571f839492d848153 no When I Grow Up Pastor Tom Terry <p>What do you want to be when you grow up? Are you doing what you've always dreamed? How many times did your answer change as you grew? Check out this week's message and find its best that we continue to grow everyday in our knowledge and love for Christ.</p> <p>What do you want to be when you grow up? Are you doing what you've always dreamed? How many times did your answer change as you grew? Check out this week's message and find its best that we continue to grow everyday in our knowledge and love for Christ.</p> What do you want to be when you grow up? Are you doing what you've always dreamed? How many times did your answer change as you grew? Check out this week's message and find its best that we continue to grow everyday in our knowledge and love for Christ.

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1095 187 dbec6bc892fd20b4d47bcc54d18aae80 no Build Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Part of our call as followers of Christ is to be built up in our faith as well as to build up others into disciples and leaders. Listen to this week's podcast for more from Part II of our current series on the Core Values of PHK.</p> <p>Part of our call as followers of Christ is to be built up in our faith as well as to build up others into disciples and leaders. Listen to this week's podcast for more from Part II of our current series on the Core Values of PHK.</p> Part of our call as followers of Christ is to be built up in our faith as well as to build up others into disciples and leaders. Listen to this week's podcast for more from Part II of our current series on the Core Values of PHK.

]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1829 188 72063fe8c5e6030b58ab8f49b2a7fa85 no Bring Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>The premiere value of PHK is to 'bring people to Jesus." Listen to the first message in our "Core Values" teaching series as Pastor Marc unpacks the importance of this commitment to sharing the Gospel message.</p> <p>The premiere value of PHK is to 'bring people to Jesus." Listen to the first message in our "Core Values" teaching series as Pastor Marc unpacks the importance of this commitment to sharing the Gospel message.</p> The premiere value of PHK is to 'bring people to Jesus." Listen to the first message in our "Core Values" teaching series as Pastor Marc unpacks the importance of this commitment to sharing the Gospel message.

]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1956 189 99bc079efebcafba125f6b19070de4e8 no To The Ends Of The Earth Pastor Marc Buwalda & Chuck Heinold <p>Living as a Christian is about so much more than knowing the right answers or belonging to the right church. To live as a Christ follower is to live on mission for the sake of others. Listen to this past weekend's "Mission Sunday" sermon for more on our calling as followers of Christ.</p> <p>Living as a Christian is about so much more than knowing the right answers or belonging to the right church. To live as a Christ follower is to live on mission for the sake of others. Listen to this past weekend's "Mission Sunday" sermon for more on our calling as followers of Christ.</p> Living as a Christian is about so much more than knowing the right answers or belonging to the right church. To live as a Christ follower is to live on mission for the sake of others. Listen to this past weekend's "Mission Sunday" sermon for more on our calling as followers of Christ.

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2051 190 53f57b64ebdeaf881b585b87768cbb0b no Heal Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Jesus didn't just seek the hurting and the broken; he consistently left them better than he found them. Listen to this week's sermon podcast for more on the role we are called to play in God's healing plan of redemption, restoration, and resurrection.</p> <p>Jesus didn't just seek the hurting and the broken; he consistently left them better than he found them. Listen to this week's sermon podcast for more on the role we are called to play in God's healing plan of redemption, restoration, and resurrection.</p> Jesus didn't just seek the hurting and the broken; he consistently left them better than he found them. Listen to this week's sermon podcast for more on the role we are called to play in God's healing plan of redemption, restoration, and resurrection.

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1869 191 0d148f3eff09f7946cf075b74953a82c no Rest Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Everybody sleeps, but how many of regularly plan for time to REST? Not only do the Scriptures command us to rest but we've been given a model of this important virtue in the life of Christ as well. Listen to this week's message for more on the vital, though often disregarded, invitation into the blessing of rest.</p> <p>Everybody sleeps, but how many of regularly plan for time to REST? Not only do the Scriptures command us to rest but we've been given a model of this important virtue in the life of Christ as well. Listen to this week's message for more on the vital, though often disregarded, invitation into the blessing of rest.</p> Everybody sleeps, but how many of regularly plan for time to REST? Not only do the Scriptures command us to rest but we've been given a model of this important virtue in the life of Christ as well. Listen to this week's message for more on the vital, though often disregarded, invitation into the blessing of rest.

]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1812 192 d26fb96c2d25e9988f72f326c76040b3 no He Came to Us John 1:14 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>For thousands of years mankind has sought after the correct path to God. However, the Gospel teaches us that God has already come to us. Listen to this week’s sermon for more on this message from John 1.</p> <p>For thousands of years mankind has sought after the correct path to God. However, the Gospel teaches us that God has already come to us. Listen to this week’s sermon for more on this message from John 1.</p> For thousands of years mankind has sought after the correct path to God. However, the Gospel teaches us that God has already come to us. Listen to this week’s sermon for more on this message from John 1.

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1558 193 8053ecd8365f629831c2b018067905db no ...The Truth Shall Set You Free Pastor Justin Sommer <p>You can hold a baby, you can hold a coffee mug, but how do you hold words? Let alone a teaching? Check out this week's podcast as Pastor Justin dives into John 8 for our final message on "Jesus Said." When Jesus said, "hold onto my <a href="http://teachings...the" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">teachings...the</a> truth shall set you free"</p> <p>You can hold a baby, you can hold a coffee mug, but how do you hold words? Let alone a teaching? Check out this week's podcast as Pastor Justin dives into John 8 for our final message on "Jesus Said." When Jesus said, "hold onto my <a href="http://teachings...the" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">teachings...the</a> truth shall set you free"</p> You can hold a baby, you can hold a coffee mug, but how do you hold words? Let alone a teaching? Check out this week's podcast as Pastor Justin dives into John 8 for our final message on "Jesus Said." When Jesus said, "hold onto my teachings...the truth shall set you free"

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2191 194 77fbeff1beeea011646928640a53531f no ...Die to yourself Pastor Tom Terry <p>Jesus tells us unless we are like a seed, we can not truly follow him. Tune into this week's podcast to hear Pastor Tom break this down and how it applies to our everyday walk with Christ.</p> <p>Jesus tells us unless we are like a seed, we can not truly follow him. Tune into this week's podcast to hear Pastor Tom break this down and how it applies to our everyday walk with Christ.</p> Jesus tells us unless we are like a seed, we can not truly follow him. Tune into this week's podcast to hear Pastor Tom break this down and how it applies to our everyday walk with Christ.

]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1768 195 1541579214c708105e8390a6046811d9 no ...Eat My Flesh Caleb Borrows <p>Jesus gave us some hard teachings to "swallow" during His time here on earth. Love our enemies and hate our mother and father, to name a few. Check out this week's podcast to understand why He tells us to "eat His flesh and drink His blood." and what exactly He meant by that.</p> <p>Jesus gave us some hard teachings to "swallow" during His time here on earth. Love our enemies and hate our mother and father, to name a few. Check out this week's podcast to understand why He tells us to "eat His flesh and drink His blood." and what exactly He meant by that.</p> Jesus gave us some hard teachings to "swallow" during His time here on earth. Love our enemies and hate our mother and father, to name a few. Check out this week's podcast to understand why He tells us to "eat His flesh and drink His blood." and what exactly He meant by that.

]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2058 196 2859344dd0f25b29d3919684bc90fe2b no ...Love One Another Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>The recorded words of Christ make up nearly 50% of the gospel accounts. Yet of everything Jesus said and taught, there's one command that transcends the rest. Simply, "Love One Another." Listen to this week's podcast for more on this "new command" from John 13:34-35.</p> <p>The recorded words of Christ make up nearly 50% of the gospel accounts. Yet of everything Jesus said and taught, there's one command that transcends the rest. Simply, "Love One Another." Listen to this week's podcast for more on this "new command" from John 13:34-35.</p> The recorded words of Christ make up nearly 50% of the gospel accounts. Yet of everything Jesus said and taught, there's one command that transcends the rest. Simply, "Love One Another." Listen to this week's podcast for more on this "new command" from John 13:34-35.

]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1775 197 09ad66af5aabf546e6d8516e797c66b5 no ...The Light of the World Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>We may live in a dark world but we're not condemned to walk in darkness. Listen to this week's sermon podcast for a look into what Jesus meant when referring to himself as "the LIGHT of the world."</p> <p>We may live in a dark world but we're not condemned to walk in darkness. Listen to this week's sermon podcast for a look into what Jesus meant when referring to himself as "the LIGHT of the world."</p> We may live in a dark world but we're not condemned to walk in darkness. Listen to this week's sermon podcast for a look into what Jesus meant when referring to himself as "the LIGHT of the world."

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1922 198 87c56681c6d28bd46b6ff9e43a7c64bd no ...Rest Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Faith in Christ isn't about what we do or don't do to please God, but about the God who has done everything necessary to make us complete in Christ. Listen to the week's sermon podcast for more from Pastor Marc and our current series "Jesus Is..."</p> <p>Faith in Christ isn't about what we do or don't do to please God, but about the God who has done everything necessary to make us complete in Christ. Listen to the week's sermon podcast for more from Pastor Marc and our current series "Jesus Is..."</p> Faith in Christ isn't about what we do or don't do to please God, but about the God who has done everything necessary to make us complete in Christ. Listen to the week's sermon podcast for more from Pastor Marc and our current series "Jesus Is..."

]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1628 199 eb095e24301bc11391a65118fa6cd723 no ...Grace Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Grace is unearned, undeserved favor from God. It’s also what we experience when we stop doing life our own way and return to the father who loves us more than we’ll ever know. Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for more on God’s amazing grace as illustrated through the parable of the Prodigal Son.</p> <p>Grace is unearned, undeserved favor from God. It’s also what we experience when we stop doing life our own way and return to the father who loves us more than we’ll ever know. Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for more on God’s amazing grace as illustrated through the parable of the Prodigal Son.</p> Grace is unearned, undeserved favor from God. It’s also what we experience when we stop doing life our own way and return to the father who loves us more than we’ll ever know. Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for more on God’s amazing grace as illustrated through the parable of the Prodigal Son.

]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2242 200 e258577b807c788a38d4b93f1125ac45 no ...A Friend Of Sinners Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Who is Jesus, to YOU? How you answer this question has potential to shape the rest of your life and beyond. Check out our first message in our new teaching series, "Jesus Is..." for more on this question and look into the life of Jesus, the friend of sinners.</p> <p>Who is Jesus, to YOU? How you answer this question has potential to shape the rest of your life and beyond. Check out our first message in our new teaching series, "Jesus Is..." for more on this question and look into the life of Jesus, the friend of sinners.</p> Who is Jesus, to YOU? How you answer this question has potential to shape the rest of your life and beyond. Check out our first message in our new teaching series, "Jesus Is..." for more on this question and look into the life of Jesus, the friend of sinners.

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2019 201 a8a7a42aef0a5f590aa5cb319e740758 no Loose Ends Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>The biblical conversation around relationships isn’t limited to only the dynamic between husband and wife. God’s word has plenty to say regarding dating, singleness, and more. Listen to this week’s message as we wrap up our series, “Some Assembly Required."</p> <p>The biblical conversation around relationships isn’t limited to only the dynamic between husband and wife. God’s word has plenty to say regarding dating, singleness, and more. Listen to this week’s message as we wrap up our series, “Some Assembly Required."</p> The biblical conversation around relationships isn’t limited to only the dynamic between husband and wife. God’s word has plenty to say regarding dating, singleness, and more. Listen to this week’s message as we wrap up our series, “Some Assembly Required."

]]> Sun, 26 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2459 202 ef24a7bf949b620f5bf1ee182ba89153 no Divorce: When the Wheels Fall Off Pastor Tom Terry <p>Jesus never shielded away from the difficult topics. When the Jewish leaders tried to trap him by asking about view of divorce, Jesus went back to God's original design on Genesis, where divorce is not mentioned. Hard hearts result in divorce. Soft hearts open the door to reconciliation.</p> <p>Jesus never shielded away from the difficult topics. When the Jewish leaders tried to trap him by asking about view of divorce, Jesus went back to God's original design on Genesis, where divorce is not mentioned. Hard hearts result in divorce. Soft hearts open the door to reconciliation.</p> Jesus never shielded away from the difficult topics. When the Jewish leaders tried to trap him by asking about view of divorce, Jesus went back to God's original design on Genesis, where divorce is not mentioned. Hard hearts result in divorce. Soft hearts open the door to reconciliation.

]]> Sun, 19 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2022 203 132ed25112846f0b48d92702d26e22f3 no Submitting to Marriage Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Despite being a "profound mystery" in many ways, marriage may also be more straight forward than we realize. Listen to this week's sermon from Ephesians 5:22-33, the Apostle Paul's specific instructions to husbands and wives in pursuit of the perfect marriage.</p> <p>Despite being a "profound mystery" in many ways, marriage may also be more straight forward than we realize. Listen to this week's sermon from Ephesians 5:22-33, the Apostle Paul's specific instructions to husbands and wives in pursuit of the perfect marriage.</p> Despite being a "profound mystery" in many ways, marriage may also be more straight forward than we realize. Listen to this week's sermon from Ephesians 5:22-33, the Apostle Paul's specific instructions to husbands and wives in pursuit of the perfect marriage.

]]> Sun, 12 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1955 204 67ce49b9012057135e97e393bb906bb2 no Submit to One Another Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>The most important part of your marriage is the humble, daily, personal, meditative, joyful, worship of God. It is beginning or ending your day in communion with Christ.</p> <p>The most important part of your marriage is the humble, daily, personal, meditative, joyful, worship of God. It is beginning or ending your day in communion with Christ.</p> The most important part of your marriage is the humble, daily, personal, meditative, joyful, worship of God. It is beginning or ending your day in communion with Christ.

]]> Sun, 05 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2474 205 cd366460b15d1a69bbeb9d3acbd15298 no Laws of Marriage Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Healthy marriages don't happen by accident. What can you do today to ensure that your marriage, present or potential future, is as strong as God has intended it to be? Listen to Week 1 of our new teaching series on marriage, "Some Assembly Required."</p> <p>Healthy marriages don't happen by accident. What can you do today to ensure that your marriage, present or potential future, is as strong as God has intended it to be? Listen to Week 1 of our new teaching series on marriage, "Some Assembly Required."</p> Healthy marriages don't happen by accident. What can you do today to ensure that your marriage, present or potential future, is as strong as God has intended it to be? Listen to Week 1 of our new teaching series on marriage, "Some Assembly Required."

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2516 206 b2b4e30466b4bffc8b2a31916913fb4b no Of First Importance Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>"Everyone worships something," but is your 'something' worthy of worship? Listen to a special Easter Sunday message about the importance of the empty tomb and the Gospel that Paul referred to as being "of first importance."</p> <p>"Everyone worships something," but is your 'something' worthy of worship? Listen to a special Easter Sunday message about the importance of the empty tomb and the Gospel that Paul referred to as being "of first importance."</p> "Everyone worships something," but is your 'something' worthy of worship? Listen to a special Easter Sunday message about the importance of the empty tomb and the Gospel that Paul referred to as being "of first importance."

]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1725 207 1026047bc4cedcddeede99835b5667bf no Good Friday Pastor Tom Terry <p>Please join us as we take a look at the Cross of Jesus Christ. Pastor Tom will lead us to look at three aspects of the cross, the Prediction, the Power, and the Purpose.</p> <p>Please join us as we take a look at the Cross of Jesus Christ. Pastor Tom will lead us to look at three aspects of the cross, the Prediction, the Power, and the Purpose.</p> Please join us as we take a look at the Cross of Jesus Christ. Pastor Tom will lead us to look at three aspects of the cross, the Prediction, the Power, and the Purpose.

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2640 208 541283c7603072755ffe74542d5d720e no Test Yourselves Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>We visit doctors and dentists for regular check-ups and take our cars in for routine maintenance, but how diligent are we in looking after our spiritual health? Listen to this week's sermon podcast as we dive into Paul's command to "test yourselves" in regards to faith.</p> <p>We visit doctors and dentists for regular check-ups and take our cars in for routine maintenance, but how diligent are we in looking after our spiritual health? Listen to this week's sermon podcast as we dive into Paul's command to "test yourselves" in regards to faith.</p> We visit doctors and dentists for regular check-ups and take our cars in for routine maintenance, but how diligent are we in looking after our spiritual health? Listen to this week's sermon podcast as we dive into Paul's command to "test yourselves" in regards to faith.

]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2330 209 39ca674646ea22e76c97264748cd05f5 no Every Thought Captive Pastor Tom Terry <p>We face an enemy who is a clever deceiver. He convinces us that we are flying right side up when we are actually flying upside down and headed for disaster. We can defeat him by taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, effectively wielding the sword of the Spirit, the word of God.</p> <p>We face an enemy who is a clever deceiver. He convinces us that we are flying right side up when we are actually flying upside down and headed for disaster. We can defeat him by taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, effectively wielding the sword of the Spirit, the word of God.</p> We face an enemy who is a clever deceiver. He convinces us that we are flying right side up when we are actually flying upside down and headed for disaster. We can defeat him by taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, effectively wielding the sword of the Spirit, the word of God.

]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2235 210 4b6bfb7303ff141e583630e2cd3f3ced no As For Me & My House Family Sunday Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Spiritually healthy families don’t happen by accident. We have the opportunity everyday to choose the be the individuals and families God has created us to be. Listen to this week’s podcast for a special sermon from Family Sunday.</p> <p>Spiritually healthy families don’t happen by accident. We have the opportunity everyday to choose the be the individuals and families God has created us to be. Listen to this week’s podcast for a special sermon from Family Sunday.</p> Spiritually healthy families don’t happen by accident. We have the opportunity everyday to choose the be the individuals and families God has created us to be. Listen to this week’s podcast for a special sermon from Family Sunday.

]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1366 211 ce6c9e3e18f3b4f5bdf6b8507e37ffa4 no The Generous Christian Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>As Christ followers, we are called to grow in the likeness of God. One of the most important ways we can do this is by developing habits of generosity that go far beyond our finances. Are you a generous Christian in all areas of life? Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for help answering this important question.</p> <p>As Christ followers, we are called to grow in the likeness of God. One of the most important ways we can do this is by developing habits of generosity that go far beyond our finances. Are you a generous Christian in all areas of life? Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for help answering this important question.</p> As Christ followers, we are called to grow in the likeness of God. One of the most important ways we can do this is by developing habits of generosity that go far beyond our finances. Are you a generous Christian in all areas of life? Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for help answering this important question.

]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2069 212 95aab19c9a831e872ef7fec868813cfe no The Grace of Giving 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Though we interact with money everyday, we often experience a disconnect between this area of life and our faith. Listen to this message for Scriptural insight into the way our trust in God impacts our relationship with money.</p> <p>Though we interact with money everyday, we often experience a disconnect between this area of life and our faith. Listen to this message for Scriptural insight into the way our trust in God impacts our relationship with money.</p> Though we interact with money everyday, we often experience a disconnect between this area of life and our faith. Listen to this message for Scriptural insight into the way our trust in God impacts our relationship with money.

]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1818 213 bcb68bebb09f766df5e1056d326eef58 no Repentance Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>To 'sin' is to miss the mark of behavior that God desires for our lives. This being the case, life isn't a question of whether or not we'll sin, but how we'll respond when we do. This past Sunday's message explores what godly response to sin looks like.</p> <p>To 'sin' is to miss the mark of behavior that God desires for our lives. This being the case, life isn't a question of whether or not we'll sin, but how we'll respond when we do. This past Sunday's message explores what godly response to sin looks like.</p> To 'sin' is to miss the mark of behavior that God desires for our lives. This being the case, life isn't a question of whether or not we'll sin, but how we'll respond when we do. This past Sunday's message explores what godly response to sin looks like.

]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2054 214 081b0ac8a1f27ac0384566e684b5e9c2 no Great Endurance Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Despite facing a "blizzard of troubles" from nearly every direction, the Apostle Paul embraced a great endurance that gave him strength in the midst of his problems. Listen to this week's message on the PURPOSE we can find in PAIN and the TESTIMONY that can arise from our TRIALS.</p> <p>Despite facing a "blizzard of troubles" from nearly every direction, the Apostle Paul embraced a great endurance that gave him strength in the midst of his problems. Listen to this week's message on the PURPOSE we can find in PAIN and the TESTIMONY that can arise from our TRIALS.</p> Despite facing a "blizzard of troubles" from nearly every direction, the Apostle Paul embraced a great endurance that gave him strength in the midst of his problems. Listen to this week's message on the PURPOSE we can find in PAIN and the TESTIMONY that can arise from our TRIALS.

]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1918 215 83ab02daa181512e182a078300056fe2 no Ambassadors Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>The Apostle Paul wrote that we are “new creations” in Christ. While certainly great news, what does this mean for us today? How are our lives impacted once “the old has gone”? Listen to this week's sermon for a detailed look into our new calling as “ambassadors for Christ.”</p> <p>The Apostle Paul wrote that we are “new creations” in Christ. While certainly great news, what does this mean for us today? How are our lives impacted once “the old has gone”? Listen to this week's sermon for a detailed look into our new calling as “ambassadors for Christ.”</p> The Apostle Paul wrote that we are “new creations” in Christ. While certainly great news, what does this mean for us today? How are our lives impacted once “the old has gone”? Listen to this week's sermon for a detailed look into our new calling as “ambassadors for Christ.”

]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2231 216 6bbe7689eca54b5a77139009646c49a1 no The Now and Not Yet Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>The Apostle Paul makes clear that though we are journeying toward a “Not Yet” heavenly dwelling, we still exist today in the “Now.” It’s here in the Now that we must learn how to live in a way that pleases God and prepares us for the Not Yet. Listen to this week’s podcast for more on this challenging message from 2 Corinthians 5.</p> <p>The Apostle Paul makes clear that though we are journeying toward a “Not Yet” heavenly dwelling, we still exist today in the “Now.” It’s here in the Now that we must learn how to live in a way that pleases God and prepares us for the Not Yet. Listen to this week’s podcast for more on this challenging message from 2 Corinthians 5.</p> The Apostle Paul makes clear that though we are journeying toward a “Not Yet” heavenly dwelling, we still exist today in the “Now.” It’s here in the Now that we must learn how to live in a way that pleases God and prepares us for the Not Yet. Listen to this week’s podcast for more on this challenging message from 2 Corinthians 5.

]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2234 217 36f9d069170cc2693d37aa388069eb7d no You Can't. He Can. Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Whether you realize it or not, God has called you to bigger things than you can accomplish on your own. Listen in to this week's sermon for a look at 2 Corinthians 3 and insight into ways that God does more through our weaknesses than we could do in our strength.</p> <p>Whether you realize it or not, God has called you to bigger things than you can accomplish on your own. Listen in to this week's sermon for a look at 2 Corinthians 3 and insight into ways that God does more through our weaknesses than we could do in our strength.</p> Whether you realize it or not, God has called you to bigger things than you can accomplish on your own. Listen in to this week's sermon for a look at 2 Corinthians 3 and insight into ways that God does more through our weaknesses than we could do in our strength.

]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2164 218 607c1ebed3db78ebd0e0b315a9e426ed no We forgive because God first forgave Pastor Tom Terry <p>Have you ever struggled with bitterness and anger? Have you ever been hurt or scarred by someone and can't find it within yourself to forgive them? You might be surprised but God's Word and God himself can help you to you experience a peace that passes all understanding.</p> <p>Have you ever struggled with bitterness and anger? Have you ever been hurt or scarred by someone and can't find it within yourself to forgive them? You might be surprised but God's Word and God himself can help you to you experience a peace that passes all understanding.</p> Have you ever struggled with bitterness and anger? Have you ever been hurt or scarred by someone and can't find it within yourself to forgive them? You might be surprised but God's Word and God himself can help you to you experience a peace that passes all understanding.

]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2181 219 f1fba78e74ad441bf449eb46d87d8ce5 no More Than You Can Handle Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>What do we do when life gets heavy and we get tired? Doesn’t God promise not to give us more than we can handle? Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for an encouraging message about the power God has given us in Christ!</p> <p>What do we do when life gets heavy and we get tired? Doesn’t God promise not to give us more than we can handle? Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for an encouraging message about the power God has given us in Christ!</p> What do we do when life gets heavy and we get tired? Doesn’t God promise not to give us more than we can handle? Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for an encouraging message about the power God has given us in Christ!

]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1957 220 915e300911b0fcd5ea7b05593b024485 no The God of All Comfort Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Experiencing trouble in life isn’t a question of “if” but “when.” So where should we turn for hope and strength in the midst of trial and tribulation? Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for an encouraging message all about the “God of all comfort” and His plan for our lives.</p> <p>Experiencing trouble in life isn’t a question of “if” but “when.” So where should we turn for hope and strength in the midst of trial and tribulation? Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for an encouraging message all about the “God of all comfort” and His plan for our lives.</p> Experiencing trouble in life isn’t a question of “if” but “when.” So where should we turn for hope and strength in the midst of trial and tribulation? Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for an encouraging message all about the “God of all comfort” and His plan for our lives.

]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2238 221 ca53e9d1f341d42e79801e7b3cd851f0 no Return on Investments Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>God gives gifts SPECIFICALLY and He gives gifts EXPECTANTLY. How are you using the gifts you’ve been given? Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for a message from Matthew 25 on the gifts that God has given us as well as the manner in which He desires us to use them.</p> <p>God gives gifts SPECIFICALLY and He gives gifts EXPECTANTLY. How are you using the gifts you’ve been given? Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for a message from Matthew 25 on the gifts that God has given us as well as the manner in which He desires us to use them.</p> God gives gifts SPECIFICALLY and He gives gifts EXPECTANTLY. How are you using the gifts you’ve been given? Listen to this week’s sermon podcast for a message from Matthew 25 on the gifts that God has given us as well as the manner in which He desires us to use them.

]]> Sun, 06 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000 1766 222 4ff16749987848dd75540429c7bf2b68 no Come All Ye Faithful Pastor Jay Nickless <p>Don’t miss this message from guest preacher Jay Nickless about what exactly made the first Christmas so special.</p> <p>Don’t miss this message from guest preacher Jay Nickless about what exactly made the first Christmas so special.</p> Don’t miss this message from guest preacher Jay Nickless about what exactly made the first Christmas so special.

]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1587 223 5411907c3767f34781b65dd90ed4bd72 no O Come, O Come Emmanuel Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>When God seems distant and we find ourselves feeling alone on our spiritual journey, where do we place our trust? In the emotions we feel or in the promises God has spoken over us? Listen to this week’s sermon for an encouraging message about Emmanuel, “God with us.”</p> <p>When God seems distant and we find ourselves feeling alone on our spiritual journey, where do we place our trust? In the emotions we feel or in the promises God has spoken over us? Listen to this week’s sermon for an encouraging message about Emmanuel, “God with us.”</p> When God seems distant and we find ourselves feeling alone on our spiritual journey, where do we place our trust? In the emotions we feel or in the promises God has spoken over us? Listen to this week’s sermon for an encouraging message about Emmanuel, “God with us.”

]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1967 224 ee827a33a8a5e01cc03bc5839f62c938 no O Little Town of Bethlehem Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Though Bethlehem was small and overlooked, God used this tiny town to usher in the Savior of the world. Listen to more on this sermon from Luke 2 and learn why we never look past that which God is looking to use!</p> <p>Though Bethlehem was small and overlooked, God used this tiny town to usher in the Savior of the world. Listen to more on this sermon from Luke 2 and learn why we never look past that which God is looking to use!</p> Though Bethlehem was small and overlooked, God used this tiny town to usher in the Savior of the world. Listen to more on this sermon from Luke 2 and learn why we never look past that which God is looking to use!

]]> Sun, 09 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2166 225 945d2261f553d7e50f7b7c11dd07b727 no Thankfulness Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>It’s not happy people who are thankful but thankful people who are happy. Listen to part 2 in our series on Happiness as Pastor Marc shares a message from Luke 17:11-19.</p> <p>It’s not happy people who are thankful but thankful people who are happy. Listen to part 2 in our series on Happiness as Pastor Marc shares a message from Luke 17:11-19.</p> It’s not happy people who are thankful but thankful people who are happy. Listen to part 2 in our series on Happiness as Pastor Marc shares a message from Luke 17:11-19.

]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1912 226 0e01a06f8fc19a990bf69156fa5f37d1 no Contentment Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Everyone wants happiness in their lives but not many people know where to find it. Listen in to this week’s sermon based on Philippians 4:12-13 for a look into the first step toward true happiness.</p> <p>Everyone wants happiness in their lives but not many people know where to find it. Listen in to this week’s sermon based on Philippians 4:12-13 for a look into the first step toward true happiness.</p> Everyone wants happiness in their lives but not many people know where to find it. Listen in to this week’s sermon based on Philippians 4:12-13 for a look into the first step toward true happiness.

]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1376 227 3d8d9f25f99e6a4d1026a9b7d8b6f134 no Special Guest Speaker Col. George Youstra <p>Our hands and fingers have been trained and made ready. It’s now time for us as the church to minister to others walking through a season of suffering.</p> <p>Our hands and fingers have been trained and made ready. It’s now time for us as the church to minister to others walking through a season of suffering.</p> Our hands and fingers have been trained and made ready. It’s now time for us as the church to minister to others walking through a season of suffering.

]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2560 228 edc2e2e353942bb5ca29db089f853aeb no Thomas Pastor Justin Sommer <p>Doubt is part of life and even holds the potential to deepen or destroy your faith. Listen to all of this week's message for more from special guest Justin Sommer on dealing with doubt!</p> <p>Doubt is part of life and even holds the potential to deepen or destroy your faith. Listen to all of this week's message for more from special guest Justin Sommer on dealing with doubt!</p> Doubt is part of life and even holds the potential to deepen or destroy your faith. Listen to all of this week's message for more from special guest Justin Sommer on dealing with doubt!

]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2560 229 4eab9e5e7b645c05a0631eca0cb91077 no Lazarus Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Jesus didn't come to make bad people good, but to make dead people alive! Check out this week's sermon podcast for more from this message on John 11 and the story of Lazarus.</p> <p>Jesus didn't come to make bad people good, but to make dead people alive! Check out this week's sermon podcast for more from this message on John 11 and the story of Lazarus.</p> Jesus didn't come to make bad people good, but to make dead people alive! Check out this week's sermon podcast for more from this message on John 11 and the story of Lazarus.

]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1907 230 de34ea2b608eb727335d994749aa9d42 no A Man Born Blind Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>How do we move forward once our brokenness has become our identity? Listen to this week’s podcast to hear more of this sermon from John 9.</p> <p>How do we move forward once our brokenness has become our identity? Listen to this week’s podcast to hear more of this sermon from John 9.</p> How do we move forward once our brokenness has become our identity? Listen to this week’s podcast to hear more of this sermon from John 9.

]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1599 231 1b79aae4fc43f2e40c5bf9b1c0c7a9a8 no The Samaritan Woman Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Jesus points out our wounds not to hurt us, but to heal us. When we give Him control of the painful things we carry, we give him permission to transform our lives.</p> <p>Jesus points out our wounds not to hurt us, but to heal us. When we give Him control of the painful things we carry, we give him permission to transform our lives.</p> Jesus points out our wounds not to hurt us, but to heal us. When we give Him control of the painful things we carry, we give him permission to transform our lives.

]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2305 232 c0ec16590c01513187e27435e2210b16 no Nicodemus Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Being "born again" isn't based on what you do, but on what you allow God to do in you. Check out this week's podcast for a message about what it takes to truly please God.</p> <p>Being "born again" isn't based on what you do, but on what you allow God to do in you. Check out this week's podcast for a message about what it takes to truly please God.</p> Being "born again" isn't based on what you do, but on what you allow God to do in you. Check out this week's podcast for a message about what it takes to truly please God.

]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2223 233 41c5a7d1e17fd54ec5a89def6f1d1eec no Send September 30, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Often times as the church we are so focused inwardly that we forget we as Christians are called and commanded to be sent!</p> <p>Often times as the church we are so focused inwardly that we forget we as Christians are called and commanded to be sent!</p> Often times as the church we are so focused inwardly that we forget we as Christians are called and commanded to be sent!

]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2384 234 77f2258986d1de0662fb99fbad5919e5 no Build September 23, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Follow us as we take a look at how we as followers of Christ are built up in our faith. How do we do this? What if I fail/fall?</p> <p>Follow us as we take a look at how we as followers of Christ are built up in our faith. How do we do this? What if I fail/fall?</p> Follow us as we take a look at how we as followers of Christ are built up in our faith. How do we do this? What if I fail/fall?

]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2294 235 0f578c11cc334c4e0880b857ddaaf3ad no Bring September 16, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>What does it mean to bring people to Jesus? It isn't just bringing them to church. How can we do this? Listen for more!</p> <p>What does it mean to bring people to Jesus? It isn't just bringing them to church. How can we do this? Listen for more!</p> What does it mean to bring people to Jesus? It isn't just bringing them to church. How can we do this? Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2293 236 7d9b89726c1783492d667a59dd4d792e no It’s Who We Are September 9, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>“You are...a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” What does this mean for the Church? Listen for more!</p> <p>“You are...a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” What does this mean for the Church? Listen for more!</p> “You are...a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” What does this mean for the Church? Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 09 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2845 237 bff839538fda6b1cf4a84e2089cda229 no Mission Sunday September 2, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Let's take a look at what Jesus meant when He commissioned us on mission to spread the Good News of the Gospel. We have a fun panel of volunteers that served in Haiti that are going to discuss certain topics of how they put the Great Commission into action. Listen for more!</p> <p>Let's take a look at what Jesus meant when He commissioned us on mission to spread the Good News of the Gospel. We have a fun panel of volunteers that served in Haiti that are going to discuss certain topics of how they put the Great Commission into action. Listen for more!</p> Let's take a look at what Jesus meant when He commissioned us on mission to spread the Good News of the Gospel. We have a fun panel of volunteers that served in Haiti that are going to discuss certain topics of how they put the Great Commission into action. Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 3153 238 16f9384e063677aca9f6eecd2b9ea343 no Foundation on the Rock August 12, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Jesus told many stories and parables, but one in particular talks about building your house on a firm foundation. The foundation is the most important part of any structure or relationship. If the foundation is weak, then the whole structure or relationship will crumble at the smallest storm or trial. Listen for more!</p> <p>Jesus told many stories and parables, but one in particular talks about building your house on a firm foundation. The foundation is the most important part of any structure or relationship. If the foundation is weak, then the whole structure or relationship will crumble at the smallest storm or trial. Listen for more!</p> Jesus told many stories and parables, but one in particular talks about building your house on a firm foundation. The foundation is the most important part of any structure or relationship. If the foundation is weak, then the whole structure or relationship will crumble at the smallest storm or trial. Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2178 239 0cd596dfdb2855301e5ed12e42be1b58 no Judge Not August 5, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>When we pass judgement we’re conflating and confusing a person’s external actions with their internal identity. What does Jesus have to say about passing judgement?</p> <p>When we pass judgement we’re conflating and confusing a person’s external actions with their internal identity. What does Jesus have to say about passing judgement?</p> When we pass judgement we’re conflating and confusing a person’s external actions with their internal identity. What does Jesus have to say about passing judgement?

]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2212 240 d3cc815dbd1c762015f364149b54727d no Waging War on Worry July 29,2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Defeating a spirit of worry often takes more than simply reading Jesus’ command, “Do not worry…” and moving forward. If you struggle with worry or anxiety, this week’s message podcast is for you.</p> <p>Defeating a spirit of worry often takes more than simply reading Jesus’ command, “Do not worry…” and moving forward. If you struggle with worry or anxiety, this week’s message podcast is for you.</p> Defeating a spirit of worry often takes more than simply reading Jesus’ command, “Do not worry…” and moving forward. If you struggle with worry or anxiety, this week’s message podcast is for you.

]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2076 241 37d0f397ea7a28a02c6bc3abd0302f5f no What if Jesus Meant What He Said? June 15, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>The sermon on the mount is all about discipleship. Jesus wants us to grow closer to him in our faith. How do we do that? Listen for more!</p> <p>The sermon on the mount is all about discipleship. Jesus wants us to grow closer to him in our faith. How do we do that? Listen for more!</p> The sermon on the mount is all about discipleship. Jesus wants us to grow closer to him in our faith. How do we do that? Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2359 242 e6b95b1019ef73f90d99f0fc6d59233e no Your Personal Prayer July 8, 2018 Pastor Justin Sommer <p>Prayer can be both over-complicated and under-appreciated. We tend to turn prayer into something that it isn't. It's not about the ritual of prayer, it's the relationship that prayer develops! Listen for more!</p> <p>Prayer can be both over-complicated and under-appreciated. We tend to turn prayer into something that it isn't. It's not about the ritual of prayer, it's the relationship that prayer develops! Listen for more!</p> Prayer can be both over-complicated and under-appreciated. We tend to turn prayer into something that it isn't. It's not about the ritual of prayer, it's the relationship that prayer develops! Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 08 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2851 243 f5f33bb37c73873862c25e8bdde9bf5b no No Exclusions Apply July 1, 2018 Pastor Justin Sommer <p>Often times we try to find the exception to the rule, or ask ourselves, what can I get away with without technically breaking the rules. Jesus saw this happening over time and cleared the air. Just because the Bible says to love your neighbor, don't mean you can hate your enemy. In fact we are commanded to love our enemies. Listen for more!</p> <p>Often times we try to find the exception to the rule, or ask ourselves, what can I get away with without technically breaking the rules. Jesus saw this happening over time and cleared the air. Just because the Bible says to love your neighbor, don't mean you can hate your enemy. In fact we are commanded to love our enemies. Listen for more!</p> Often times we try to find the exception to the rule, or ask ourselves, what can I get away with without technically breaking the rules. Jesus saw this happening over time and cleared the air. Just because the Bible says to love your neighbor, don't mean you can hate your enemy. In fact we are commanded to love our enemies. Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 01 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2377 244 f657cc6ac0e533a5db70b6206554f756 no The Lie of Lust June 24, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>The bible says that we aren't supposed to commit adultery. What does Jesus say about lust?</p> <p>The bible says that we aren't supposed to commit adultery. What does Jesus say about lust?</p> The bible says that we aren't supposed to commit adultery. What does Jesus say about lust?

]]> Sun, 24 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2747 245 e47d7628d64916bf8ee4829af61ef5d8 no Anger Issues June 17, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Are you an angry person? Is it just who you are? Maybe it's because of your parents or your heritage. Jesus speaks about anger and what a hindrance it is to our faith. Listen for more on what Jesus has to say about anger!</p> <p>Are you an angry person? Is it just who you are? Maybe it's because of your parents or your heritage. Jesus speaks about anger and what a hindrance it is to our faith. Listen for more on what Jesus has to say about anger!</p> Are you an angry person? Is it just who you are? Maybe it's because of your parents or your heritage. Jesus speaks about anger and what a hindrance it is to our faith. Listen for more on what Jesus has to say about anger!

]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2429 246 12c258c0865c2c97db15e903e41f6d64 no Salt & Light June 10, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>What does it mean when Jesus says we need to be salt and light? Listen for more!</p> <p>What does it mean when Jesus says we need to be salt and light? Listen for more!</p> What does it mean when Jesus says we need to be salt and light? Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2306 247 e538f864b443e516a18953ae6be09b6c no The Good Life June 3, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>How do you view success? What does God value as successful? Listen for more!</p> <p>How do you view success? What does God value as successful? Listen for more!</p> How do you view success? What does God value as successful? Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 03 Jun 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2093 248 07b81b27a827d076afece6103c846326 no Identity in Christ May 27, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Value. Purpose. Meaning.  We all want to MATTER, but where does our significance come from?  Listen as Pastor Marc shares a message about the importance of identity, and what to do when we’ve lost sight of what matters most.</p> <p>Value. Purpose. Meaning.  We all want to MATTER, but where does our significance come from?  Listen as Pastor Marc shares a message about the importance of identity, and what to do when we’ve lost sight of what matters most.</p> Value. Purpose. Meaning.  We all want to MATTER, but where does our significance come from?  Listen as Pastor Marc shares a message about the importance of identity, and what to do when we’ve lost sight of what matters most.

]]> Sun, 27 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1986 249 a03d2204eaa273ac960e08e950d62dbd no Hearing from God Personally May 13, 2018 Caleb Borrows <p>God still speaks to us today. He is in all the little things and is constantly trying to communicate with us. The question is, are we listening? God desires to speak to each of us on a personal level. Even if you're not familiar with God's voice, He isn't giving up on you!</p> <p>God still speaks to us today. He is in all the little things and is constantly trying to communicate with us. The question is, are we listening? God desires to speak to each of us on a personal level. Even if you're not familiar with God's voice, He isn't giving up on you!</p> God still speaks to us today. He is in all the little things and is constantly trying to communicate with us. The question is, are we listening? God desires to speak to each of us on a personal level. Even if you're not familiar with God's voice, He isn't giving up on you!

]]> Sun, 13 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1896 250 00a89f0681614034c7527d2a070e8718 no When God is Silent May 6, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>It is easy to get discouraged when we talk about hearing from God. Most of us don't. In all honesty it is frustrating and discouraging when God is silent in our lives. Just because you don't hear from God doesn't mean he isn't there! Listen to an encouraging message about how God works even when we don't hear from Him!</p> <p>It is easy to get discouraged when we talk about hearing from God. Most of us don't. In all honesty it is frustrating and discouraging when God is silent in our lives. Just because you don't hear from God doesn't mean he isn't there! Listen to an encouraging message about how God works even when we don't hear from Him!</p> It is easy to get discouraged when we talk about hearing from God. Most of us don't. In all honesty it is frustrating and discouraging when God is silent in our lives. Just because you don't hear from God doesn't mean he isn't there! Listen to an encouraging message about how God works even when we don't hear from Him!

]]> Sun, 06 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1906 251 713a5b0522e89d8ef3a1950f0514de9c no Hearing a Word in Worship April 29, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>The bible was written by God for us to learn from Him. Worship is for us to build and grow our relationship with him! If you aren't worshiping during the week then you aren't worshiping on <a href="http://Sunday...listen" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sunday...listen</a> for more!</p> <p>The bible was written by God for us to learn from Him. Worship is for us to build and grow our relationship with him! If you aren't worshiping during the week then you aren't worshiping on <a href="http://Sunday...listen" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sunday...listen</a> for more!</p> The bible was written by God for us to learn from Him. Worship is for us to build and grow our relationship with him! If you aren't worshiping during the week then you aren't worshiping on Sunday...listen for more!

]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1530 252 43ab5a3f8b054f7d4a992262528f99f3 no God's Word and His Blessings April 22, 2018 Tom Rinehold <p>Have you ever wanted to hear from God? Where should you start? How do you set yourself up to not only hear from God, but receive every promised blessing from him? Listen for more!</p> <p>Have you ever wanted to hear from God? Where should you start? How do you set yourself up to not only hear from God, but receive every promised blessing from him? Listen for more!</p> Have you ever wanted to hear from God? Where should you start? How do you set yourself up to not only hear from God, but receive every promised blessing from him? Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2371 253 555257b39468bf5a683b1315e718c49a no The WORD of God April 15, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>We live in a dark world.  The light, God’s word, should be our first response to any problem, challenge, or worry we face.</p> <p>We live in a dark world.  The light, God’s word, should be our first response to any problem, challenge, or worry we face.</p> We live in a dark world.  The light, God’s word, should be our first response to any problem, challenge, or worry we face.

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2038 254 c906ced52c5399d6bdb49cd17a74d137 no He Is Risen! April 1, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!! Lets explore what Easter means!</p> <p>He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!! Lets explore what Easter means!</p> He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!! Lets explore what Easter means!

]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1713 255 6be28c513bd456afc58f364e663bdec9 no When the Steps Aren't Easy March 25, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 25 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2214 256 3040f9a937bbadb119dd31221e042379 no The Church that Jesus Builds March, 18 2018 Pastor Herb Buwalda <p>As a Church we were built with two ideas in mind. That we gather together and then we scatter into our communities. How do we successfully be the Church that Jesus intended to build? Listen for more!</p> <p>As a Church we were built with two ideas in mind. That we gather together and then we scatter into our communities. How do we successfully be the Church that Jesus intended to build? Listen for more!</p> As a Church we were built with two ideas in mind. That we gather together and then we scatter into our communities. How do we successfully be the Church that Jesus intended to build? Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2580 257 84c277c6472020f7ed2afd89e0204b47 no The step of Service March 11, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Sometimes our next step is hard in our faith. Other times it is easy. One thing we are commanded to do in the Bible is to serve. Listen for more!</p> <p>Sometimes our next step is hard in our faith. Other times it is easy. One thing we are commanded to do in the Bible is to serve. Listen for more!</p> Sometimes our next step is hard in our faith. Other times it is easy. One thing we are commanded to do in the Bible is to serve. Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2334 258 f4fb739ac2f08191b23408fac381313f no Progress is a Process March 4, 2018 Pastor Justin Sommer <p>Have you ever heard of an overnight olympian? No one has! That's because they don't exist. Progress is a process and takes time!</p> <p>Have you ever heard of an overnight olympian? No one has! That's because they don't exist. Progress is a process and takes time!</p> Have you ever heard of an overnight olympian? No one has! That's because they don't exist. Progress is a process and takes time!

]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2656 259 6bd18b676319fa1f1cf1ed5ebd29ef82 no MORE & Abundantly Beyond February 25, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Now to Him who is able to do far MORE abundantly beyond all we ask or think - Ephesians 3:20</p> <p>Now to Him who is able to do far MORE abundantly beyond all we ask or think - Ephesians 3:20</p> Now to Him who is able to do far MORE abundantly beyond all we ask or think - Ephesians 3:20

]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2069 260 668d6f67db30d043d4d8dbdc8a268117 no More Worship February 18, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>We all Worship something. We were created to do so. What is it that you worship? Or let's put it this way, what has your full attention? Listen for more!</p> <p>We all Worship something. We were created to do so. What is it that you worship? Or let's put it this way, what has your full attention? Listen for more!</p> We all Worship something. We were created to do so. What is it that you worship? Or let's put it this way, what has your full attention? Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 18 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2314 261 5d94dfad393146ecb6315b2c1139adbd no In Our Marriage February 4, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Marriage is exciting, fun, and at times very difficult. How do we maintain healthy marriages? Does God want us to just "get by" in our marriages or does He want more? Listen for more.</p> <p>Marriage is exciting, fun, and at times very difficult. How do we maintain healthy marriages? Does God want us to just "get by" in our marriages or does He want more? Listen for more.</p> Marriage is exciting, fun, and at times very difficult. How do we maintain healthy marriages? Does God want us to just "get by" in our marriages or does He want more? Listen for more.

]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2400 262 59cbaeab17e684551c868924bf0d62a6 no More Evangelism January 28, 2018 Tony Pita <p>Have you ever thought there is more to your faith than keeping it all to yourself? Listen for more!</p> <p>Have you ever thought there is more to your faith than keeping it all to yourself? Listen for more!</p> Have you ever thought there is more to your faith than keeping it all to yourself? Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2197 263 68ec665848f0b0d6a53197ecb4285996 no More Forgiveness January 21, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Did you know you have freedom in Christ. You don't have to be weighed down by the chains of this world. So often we don't even recognize that we are slaves to things like money, lust, anger, and anxiety. How do we overcome and break free of those chains? Listen for more!</p> <p>Did you know you have freedom in Christ. You don't have to be weighed down by the chains of this world. So often we don't even recognize that we are slaves to things like money, lust, anger, and anxiety. How do we overcome and break free of those chains? Listen for more!</p> Did you know you have freedom in Christ. You don't have to be weighed down by the chains of this world. So often we don't even recognize that we are slaves to things like money, lust, anger, and anxiety. How do we overcome and break free of those chains? Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2184 264 ee5450b032db92bf596cc6ee1ce04033 no More of the Shepherd Savior January 14, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Our God is constantly seeking relationship with people. No matter what you have done, no matter who you are, you can have a relationship with our Father in Heaven. All you are required to do is turn to Him! He loves you and wants the very best for you. Do you want to hear more? Listen now.</p> <p>Our God is constantly seeking relationship with people. No matter what you have done, no matter who you are, you can have a relationship with our Father in Heaven. All you are required to do is turn to Him! He loves you and wants the very best for you. Do you want to hear more? Listen now.</p> Our God is constantly seeking relationship with people. No matter what you have done, no matter who you are, you can have a relationship with our Father in Heaven. All you are required to do is turn to Him! He loves you and wants the very best for you. Do you want to hear more? Listen now.

]]> Sun, 14 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2176 265 7667d4fbd62e922cd91d75c34f6f8c5b no Immeasurably, Infinitely, Abundantly MORE January 7, 2018 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Have you found yourself asking God to "just" give you what you need, or "just" solve the problem that you are facing. Scripture tells us that we can ask God for more. He will do immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine. But are we asking? Listen for more.</p> <p>Have you found yourself asking God to "just" give you what you need, or "just" solve the problem that you are facing. Scripture tells us that we can ask God for more. He will do immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine. But are we asking? Listen for more.</p> Have you found yourself asking God to "just" give you what you need, or "just" solve the problem that you are facing. Scripture tells us that we can ask God for more. He will do immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine. But are we asking? Listen for more.

]]> Sun, 07 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000 1789 266 807a87d58293ccec33769169e33dc961 no New December 31, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 31 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2240 267 7b71ac17f0860fa43fc6f34328451eaa no The God that Saves Us December 17, 2017 Pastor Justin Sommer Sun, 17 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2854 268 b9e07445019df8bf77469ddc4f85700d no The God That Came For Us December 10, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Our God is not a God that desires to be separated from us. His greatest desire is to be in relationship with us. Listen to a message that talks about the God that came down for us!</p> <p>Our God is not a God that desires to be separated from us. His greatest desire is to be in relationship with us. Listen to a message that talks about the God that came down for us!</p> Our God is not a God that desires to be separated from us. His greatest desire is to be in relationship with us. Listen to a message that talks about the God that came down for us!

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2300 269 bba0d22cf00c73fb1832c7e1374f8aba no It's Who He Is December 3, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>There is a common theme throughout scripture. It starts in Genesis and is woven in almost every story in the Bible. It is a profound thought and truth. Our God is not a God that sits on a hill far away from us, but He is a God that is among his people. Join us from this new series, "God With Us."</p> <p>There is a common theme throughout scripture. It starts in Genesis and is woven in almost every story in the Bible. It is a profound thought and truth. Our God is not a God that sits on a hill far away from us, but He is a God that is among his people. Join us from this new series, "God With Us."</p> There is a common theme throughout scripture. It starts in Genesis and is woven in almost every story in the Bible. It is a profound thought and truth. Our God is not a God that sits on a hill far away from us, but He is a God that is among his people. Join us from this new series, "God With Us."

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1780 270 cc99ec7692404d76626c0e84473b8483 no The God of Miracles November 26, 2017 Pastor Chris Freeman <p>The Bible gives us numerous examples of miracles Jesus performed, or that happened in his name. Maybe the reason we aren't experiencing miracles today is that we elevate our fear above our faith.</p> <p>The Bible gives us numerous examples of miracles Jesus performed, or that happened in his name. Maybe the reason we aren't experiencing miracles today is that we elevate our fear above our faith.</p> The Bible gives us numerous examples of miracles Jesus performed, or that happened in his name. Maybe the reason we aren't experiencing miracles today is that we elevate our fear above our faith.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2406 271 2141c7701fa9d647722936bf906eaa1c no God is Faithful November 19, 2017 Pastor Mike Drury <p>Join us as our guest speaker, the Pastor from our main campus brings the word about the faithfulness of God.</p> <p>Join us as our guest speaker, the Pastor from our main campus brings the word about the faithfulness of God.</p> Join us as our guest speaker, the Pastor from our main campus brings the word about the faithfulness of God.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2828 272 b6c767a1acd7f6cfc775356d3c02dfb2 no A Vision For More (PHK Turns 2!) November 12, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Help us celebrate 2 years as a church! We take a look way back to what God has done and then look forward to where our church is headed!</p> <p>Help us celebrate 2 years as a church! We take a look way back to what God has done and then look forward to where our church is headed!</p> Help us celebrate 2 years as a church! We take a look way back to what God has done and then look forward to where our church is headed!

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2017 10:00:00 +0000 3481 273 57deacb5f341f18115f420e4d2a39d93 no The Test October 29, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>There are a lot of ways in which we are tested by God. Did you know that there is a way for you to test God? Listen and see if you are ready to test God.</p> <p>There are a lot of ways in which we are tested by God. Did you know that there is a way for you to test God? Listen and see if you are ready to test God.</p> There are a lot of ways in which we are tested by God. Did you know that there is a way for you to test God? Listen and see if you are ready to test God.

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2607 274 4b0ddd22aa1efd22051be44d87ca507d no Generosity October 22, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Money is always an awkward topic in church. Most people think the church is just after your money and should address larger issues. Did you know there are over 2,000 verses in the bible about money? Listen to a heartfelt message on what scripture teaches us about our money.</p> <p>Money is always an awkward topic in church. Most people think the church is just after your money and should address larger issues. Did you know there are over 2,000 verses in the bible about money? Listen to a heartfelt message on what scripture teaches us about our money.</p> Money is always an awkward topic in church. Most people think the church is just after your money and should address larger issues. Did you know there are over 2,000 verses in the bible about money? Listen to a heartfelt message on what scripture teaches us about our money.

]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2826 275 2b89e35bc49025440110678de859f1b9 no Prison to Praise to Preaching October 15, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>How do you respond to hardships in this world? It is easy to praise God when times are good. Join us for a powerful message that discusses where we stand with a Holy righteous judge and how He can help us respond well to trials.</p> <p>How do you respond to hardships in this world? It is easy to praise God when times are good. Join us for a powerful message that discusses where we stand with a Holy righteous judge and how He can help us respond well to trials.</p> How do you respond to hardships in this world? It is easy to praise God when times are good. Join us for a powerful message that discusses where we stand with a Holy righteous judge and how He can help us respond well to trials.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1828 276 4a780b29d91e6ed2c1fac0fd610c726d no God is God and I am not October 8, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Sin is what separates us from God. Sometimes when we see other men perform great acts or miracles we see them as gods. In the bible we see what happens to men that accept praise that should go to God. We also see how the disciples act when the they receive praise that is rightly Gods. Listen in for more!</p> <p>Sin is what separates us from God. Sometimes when we see other men perform great acts or miracles we see them as gods. In the bible we see what happens to men that accept praise that should go to God. We also see how the disciples act when the they receive praise that is rightly Gods. Listen in for more!</p> Sin is what separates us from God. Sometimes when we see other men perform great acts or miracles we see them as gods. In the bible we see what happens to men that accept praise that should go to God. We also see how the disciples act when the they receive praise that is rightly Gods. Listen in for more!

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2163 277 43189dddee9a4346d6624e4f59d71e6b no From Saul to Paul October 1, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>One of the greatest and possibly most impactful conversions in the history of the Church. Saul becomes Paul. However, Paul would have have been able to influence others with the Gospel without the faithfulness and obedience of Ananias. Listen for more!</p> <p>One of the greatest and possibly most impactful conversions in the history of the Church. Saul becomes Paul. However, Paul would have have been able to influence others with the Gospel without the faithfulness and obedience of Ananias. Listen for more!</p> One of the greatest and possibly most impactful conversions in the history of the Church. Saul becomes Paul. However, Paul would have have been able to influence others with the Gospel without the faithfulness and obedience of Ananias. Listen for more!

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2372 278 65a3c34c5ed12380de405075da789e41 no The Fellowship of Faith September 24, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>What was the example set by the early church of believers? They joined together in fellowship! Fellowship isn't just to fill our social calendar, but God has a greater purpose for us to live in community with others.</p> <p>What was the example set by the early church of believers? They joined together in fellowship! Fellowship isn't just to fill our social calendar, but God has a greater purpose for us to live in community with others.</p> What was the example set by the early church of believers? They joined together in fellowship! Fellowship isn't just to fill our social calendar, but God has a greater purpose for us to live in community with others.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2605 279 927e34787f6df1df572729153626b080 no The Power of a Praying Church September 17, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>As we look at the start of the church, we find that prayer is a foundational element to the success of the Gospel. Listen for more about the importance of prayer not only in the start of the church, but the relevance of prayer in our church today.</p> <p>As we look at the start of the church, we find that prayer is a foundational element to the success of the Gospel. Listen for more about the importance of prayer not only in the start of the church, but the relevance of prayer in our church today.</p> As we look at the start of the church, we find that prayer is a foundational element to the success of the Gospel. Listen for more about the importance of prayer not only in the start of the church, but the relevance of prayer in our church today.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2022 280 bc7ebc19f407efce2921b655e58c106a no The Story of the Church September 10, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Have you ever wondered how the Church got started? Are you curious where Pine Hills Kendallville started? Listen to a powerful sermon about how God uses average people to accomplish great things!</p> <p>Have you ever wondered how the Church got started? Are you curious where Pine Hills Kendallville started? Listen to a powerful sermon about how God uses average people to accomplish great things!</p> Have you ever wondered how the Church got started? Are you curious where Pine Hills Kendallville started? Listen to a powerful sermon about how God uses average people to accomplish great things!

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2253 281 1430a1f3fe4084eff7d5508a4efb6ad6 no Engage Sunday August 27, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 27 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 597 282 c20be97b8d6b47363fbb2dae6301232b no The Hands And Feet August 20, 2017 Tony Pita <p>Serving is not a suggestion it is a command from God. How do you respond to God's command? Listen for more from our guest speaker Tony Pita!</p> <p>Serving is not a suggestion it is a command from God. How do you respond to God's command? Listen for more from our guest speaker Tony Pita!</p> Serving is not a suggestion it is a command from God. How do you respond to God's command? Listen for more from our guest speaker Tony Pita!

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2446 283 d301d01ad43cb1fbb0ff2a66ff237d47 no A Lifestyle of Worship August 13, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Join us for a message that discusses the importance of a lifestyle of worship. Worshiping lips lead to a worshipful lifestyle, and a worshipful lifestyle leads to worshiping lips.</p> <p>Join us for a message that discusses the importance of a lifestyle of worship. Worshiping lips lead to a worshipful lifestyle, and a worshipful lifestyle leads to worshiping lips.</p> Join us for a message that discusses the importance of a lifestyle of worship. Worshiping lips lead to a worshipful lifestyle, and a worshipful lifestyle leads to worshiping lips.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1775 284 915ff1211b3ee37cc30031773d6024a3 no When God Feels Far Away August 6, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 06 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2238 285 0137985e71e1387e1b1853a5ed1117b2 no The Lost Act of Lament July 30, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>DO you ever experience fear, doubt, darkness, despair? Do you have unresolved questions about God? Did you know it is okay to have doubts and express them to God? Listen to this sermon for more!</p> <p>DO you ever experience fear, doubt, darkness, despair? Do you have unresolved questions about God? Did you know it is okay to have doubts and express them to God? Listen to this sermon for more!</p> DO you ever experience fear, doubt, darkness, despair? Do you have unresolved questions about God? Did you know it is okay to have doubts and express them to God? Listen to this sermon for more!

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2239 286 2e4e7dfde5929d2eeae03abca69480e6 no Do You Love Me? July 23, 2017 Amy Cornell <p>Peter is known for a lot of things. He is the rock on which Christ built His church, and the same man that denied Christ three times on the day of Christ crucifixion. Jesus asked Peter an important <a href="http://question...Do" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">question...Do</a> you love me? Listen to an amazing message from our guest speaker Amy Cornell</p> <p>Peter is known for a lot of things. He is the rock on which Christ built His church, and the same man that denied Christ three times on the day of Christ crucifixion. Jesus asked Peter an important <a href="http://question...Do" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">question...Do</a> you love me? Listen to an amazing message from our guest speaker Amy Cornell</p> Peter is known for a lot of things. He is the rock on which Christ built His church, and the same man that denied Christ three times on the day of Christ crucifixion. Jesus asked Peter an important question...Do you love me? Listen to an amazing message from our guest speaker Amy Cornell

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2535 287 9b1bb9cbe2678274aca822e3d2c98bd2 no Life Without Awe July 16, 2017 Dylan Geiger <p>Our guest speaker Dylan Gieger brings a message that talks about a life without Awe. What are you in awe of? More importantly what are the ducks in your life?</p> <p>Our guest speaker Dylan Gieger brings a message that talks about a life without Awe. What are you in awe of? More importantly what are the ducks in your life?</p> Our guest speaker Dylan Gieger brings a message that talks about a life without Awe. What are you in awe of? More importantly what are the ducks in your life?

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1976 288 15359d04113604828b4b15b935364166 no Angel Armies July 2, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>When David finally became king he fought battles. Only he wasn't alone! This message takes a look at how God will fight some battles for us, some battles with us, but he never lets us fight battles on our own. Check out this message that looks at the Lord of Hosts!</p> <p>When David finally became king he fought battles. Only he wasn't alone! This message takes a look at how God will fight some battles for us, some battles with us, but he never lets us fight battles on our own. Check out this message that looks at the Lord of Hosts!</p> When David finally became king he fought battles. Only he wasn't alone! This message takes a look at how God will fight some battles for us, some battles with us, but he never lets us fight battles on our own. Check out this message that looks at the Lord of Hosts!

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2505 289 517f668a7eb26718644ed22c5939c5a9 no What Are You KNOWN For? June 25, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>Long before he became king of Israel and even prior to killing Goliath, David had become known for some very specific things.  Check out  today’s message as we explore David’s “resumé” and the one thing that truly set him apart from the crowd.</p> <p>Long before he became king of Israel and even prior to killing Goliath, David had become known for some very specific things.  Check out  today’s message as we explore David’s “resumé” and the one thing that truly set him apart from the crowd.</p> Long before he became king of Israel and even prior to killing Goliath, David had become known for some very specific things.  Check out  today’s message as we explore David’s “resumé” and the one thing that truly set him apart from the crowd.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1993 290 c54f221023d4ee4e9b53d936996fd68a no The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly June 18, 2017 Scott Mills <p>Listen in to guest preacher, Scott Mills as he shares a challenging message based on Davids missteps.</p> <p>Listen in to guest preacher, Scott Mills as he shares a challenging message based on Davids missteps.</p> Listen in to guest preacher, Scott Mills as he shares a challenging message based on Davids missteps.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1979 291 88925d38b53b0625c4b59b054547da26 no A Man After God's Own Heart June 11, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>This series is a study of the life of David. This message explores David's anointing as King. He didn't look the part of a future King, but God doesn't see our outward appearance. God sees the heart!</p> <p>This series is a study of the life of David. This message explores David's anointing as King. He didn't look the part of a future King, but God doesn't see our outward appearance. God sees the heart!</p> This series is a study of the life of David. This message explores David's anointing as King. He didn't look the part of a future King, but God doesn't see our outward appearance. God sees the heart!

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2152 292 592d09d87fcde63c1636c91ea72df272 no ...Way To Save The World June 4, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda <p>A message about the difference between religion and a relationship with Jesus.</p> <p>A message about the difference between religion and a relationship with Jesus.</p> A message about the difference between religion and a relationship with Jesus.

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1872 293 4ed11e083bc7d80dd895928e97a22ec5 no ...Cross Training May 28, 2017 Pastor Jay Nickless Sun, 28 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2356 294 b63c3a186e70a30555eb93def52c1527 no ...Is Better May 14, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 14 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1943 295 7d3f3787ddda3f5278cbe44588425ab0 no ...In A God Way May 7, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 07 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2200 296 6cbbc8dbefaa8b2397be54d1639b172a no Gifts of Gold April 30, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 30 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2523 297 8c11bb1fc9e2ad7758d22956dcc0c0cd no Easter People April 23, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 23 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1782 298 e83febe8f5e43fce0b8ed03e1608f2c5 no Consider Jesus April 16, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 16 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1722 299 149f25df292037ea1a82c4966e7ba553 no Unqualified April 9, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 09 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2027 300 dff6aaf3d9c48d6aa94e5a2931885989 no Who Do You Say I Am? April 2, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 02 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2063 301 f9456fcfa2bd2b156470ab7391cc8d3a no What's Your Only? March 26, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 26 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2591 302 b798c97c903e3ed2cad0d13fe92f5a62 no Prayer March 19, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 19 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2442 303 5813d673b0c39035324653e4e6f4d919 no Temptation March 12, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 12 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2512 304 3adc65fa3be5b053e2706c4349303da6 no It's Not Either Oar March 5, 2017 Pastor Ben Wangler Sun, 05 Mar 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2331 305 de07e14b43fafdb2cb8a65140420dfd1 no Kids Ministry Sunday February 26, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 26 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2541 306 6ef589d027a9bf540e19e62def033ac1 no The Gospel Centered Marriage February 19, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 19 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2874 307 12050999e9d9064ae35ad388f04d6831 no Intimacy in Marriage February 12th 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 12 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2678 308 b1fe0f35299d5164f437c4039a0b3a83 no Moments That Matter February 5, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 05 Feb 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2536 309 ebb0f66d6fd44f1b45604bbc04f41c12 no Love and Respect January 29, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 29 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2607 310 1e71b14c79a4d58681eacf300f960691 no Expectations in Marriage January 22, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 22 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2240 311 220404d1d1199f1d63a0e1be2ee845bf no Friendship in Marriage January 15, 2017 Pastor David Martin Sun, 15 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000 3008 312 113a9cc7c0bbd980e8df3d133380e3e1 no A Firm Foundation January 8, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 08 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2505 313 55b33bb6e82ec51a640cb2ac5382cbea no A Resolution Revolution January 1st, 2017 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 01 Jan 2017 10:00:00 +0000 2318 314 04bf6202326bc5bc253928cdf07e8f7a no The King of Christmas December 24, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sat, 24 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000 929 315 d1d6c41b91d8a71f09461b18b0c84cdc no 'Tis the Season for Worship December 18, 2016 Dylan Geiger Sun, 18 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1790 316 ffd9f4b9588ad73ac66be3bf24cc1d92 no 'Tis the Season for Gifts December 11th 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 11 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1877 317 2f3301390f95fb94ca26d8f5694ae7e7 no 'Tis the Season for Family December 4th, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 04 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000 1958 318 d75566145d33f92d9d55b26ea3399c49 no Crossing the Jordan November 27, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 27 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2172 319 5d7d0a1c4b53f658fec4f5b97efea01e no A Test of Faith November 20, 2016 Pastor Mike Drury Sun, 20 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000 2478 320 59564dabf7aab2bac90daa71ef8a29c6 no Looking Back and Looking Ahead November 13, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 13 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000 321 fa8d055d922d249d7995af8c8e44c6d6 no The Rhythm of Rest November 6, 2016 Brenda Jank Sun, 06 Nov 2016 10:00:00 +0000 322 66e8c6656460fadfae6e0af97ce89d0c no The Calf of Compromise October 23, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 23 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000 323 212091d2771b8d9bb1e4c29b15d0f4df no Bread From Heaven October 16, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 16 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000 324 64a98a6a5f3f80a98f1ba7efac350192 no Between a Rock & a Hard Place October 9, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 09 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000 325 c7a4782d4aa3ed2a52e9ac3719a837ac no Deliverance October 2, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 02 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000 326 b41c8e448a2d68127cb1f6d08e5b05b1 no Priorities and Purpose September 25, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 25 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000 327 91a1802afb30d19b264574d36f29f358 no Overcoming Your Past September 18, 2016 Pastor Chris Freeman Sun, 18 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000 328 4a681e6c744e9697def17f26813c231a no Send September 11, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 11 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000 329 db723e249f8a68e4fffb670ba6e7ac60 no Build September 4, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 04 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000 330 48fc0ab0dfcbce562b2dbcb0a0210e31 no Bring August 28, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 28 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 331 df82f66f4da58d4c2686a8c6d8c82951 no Closing Thoughts... August 14, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 14 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 332 66bd65d68ef24d73c18be02720748c69 no Expectations vs Reality August 7, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 07 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 333 c0b77e2df7f0dd1c9c7bb33bb4c57a9a no Spirit vs Flesh July 31, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 31 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000 334 7a5e1372e3b00d49c833a085629c23f9 no 20/20 Vision July 24, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 24 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000 335 c24a73f596246560438ca22f9d9aa782 no Sons, Not Slaves July 17, 2016 Pastor Chris Freeman Sun, 17 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000 336 4fd02457026f5b0fd6e046f09d12deb9 no The Promise July 10, 2016 Pastor David Martin Sun, 10 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000 337 90713255dc8b7743a427d5091e5c2c12 no CAPS LOCK Coaching July 3, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 03 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000 338 4afb5a5e05038bfd68d07cb7182d0f96 no Freedom Flip Flopper June 26, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 26 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000 339 39be9021567d3cb72cb590f6d1bdc778 no Before & After June 19, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000 340 9bf517d16d79664558d9e5f34e246870 no The Ripple Effect June 12, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 12 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000 341 dc04165dcd7f5bce45a6245d07efca7e no Gospel Lite, Gospel Plus June 5, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 05 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000 342 7e455ea2cf7373f1971c793ed98d2d5d no The Call to Discipleship May 29, 2016 Pastor Jay Nickless Sun, 29 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 343 2cbc0de8cb2a33884c5dc8debb033f96 no Dear Laodicea... Lukewarm Living May 22, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 22 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 344 3b24492c026d8d550adac39fea645154 no Dear Philadelphia... Pillars of Faith May 15, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 15 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 345 869c007634cec3cdf24cc4f34de6bc11 no Dear Sardis... Wake Up! May 8, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 08 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 346 95610b13a8e54e306ffe473a67933bb7 no Dear Thyatira... Sex (Gross, God, or a Gift?) May 1, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 01 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000 347 c8fa0ae8e67c093de6773be0f49521f9 no Dear Pergamum... The Sword of God's Word April 24, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 24 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 348 ea65d818980b2f2eb844cc106cb88959 no Dear Smyrna... Keep The Faith April 17, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 17 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 349 7aceecc36835a3000ad36fc554bd1e32 no Dear Ephesus... Remember, Repent, Return April 10, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 10 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 350 6c00de0aa03827bac6d4c94a63c69cf4 no Dear Church April 3, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 03 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000 351 f04687bb815b952352353db4eb55f514 no Victory March 27, 2016 Pastor Marc Buwalda Sun, 27 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 352 46db912d71e81c34762d64745e2cc3cc no Good Friday March 25, 2016 Pastor David Martin Fri, 25 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 353 b1366df65ac8fe46c839cd7844969ca8 no Palm Sunday: Your Kingdom Come March 20, 2016 Marc Buwalda Sun, 20 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 354 31219d8aaefa0b27cd4dd5f60d485473 no Don't Shrink Back March 13, 2016 Pastor Ben Wangler Sun, 13 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 355 3725ab1d51d87db04cef23a794dd4711 no Your Calling... The Wonder & The Worth March 6, 2016 Mike Drury Sun, 06 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000 356 08405ce9bc3f025e9525a2d6dc73b57c no At Once February 28, 2016 Marc Buwalda Sun, 28 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +0000 357 ea5bbb12d3b3e0c29112526483dccbaf no Not An Island February 21, 2016 Marc Buwalda Sun, 21 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +0000 358 afa7a4a2e8a45e187ce4c13e0cb018e4 no Evangelism February 7, 2016 Jay Nickless Sun, 07 Feb 2016 10:00:00 +0000 359 a46c6855daad783d1385cb673332ea45 no Purpose January 31, 2016 Marc Buwalda Sun, 31 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000 360 b6453c7a95498faf45466def55746528 no Baptism January 24, 2016 Marc Buwalda Sun, 24 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000 361 fcff053c901e10e36ca25fd83b665bc1 no Turn & Time January 17, 2016 Marc Buwalda Sun, 17 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000 362 915df25ceafc6802edca33bd4e2ead8f no Your Next Step January 10, 2016 Marc Buwalda Sun, 10 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000 363 9950591c7c00a91ace582a3a72e21a02 no A New Thing January 3, 2016 Marc Buwalda Sun, 03 Jan 2016 10:00:00 +0000 364 a4a7dc32db1eaab47dc7770d246accc1 no ...For Hope December 27, 2015 Marc Buwalda Sun, 27 Dec 2015 10:00:00 +0000 365 ce10b536b473c7409f82698591a3ed39 no ...For Joy December 20, 2015 Marc Buwalda Sun, 20 Dec 2015 10:00:00 +0000 366 edb52ef01df078d64b620fedb5e4ff4f no ...For Peace December 13, 2015 Marc Buwalda Sun, 13 Dec 2015 10:00:00 +0000 367 423b18357baec3f4d79f50e5fc5a2440 no An Attitude of Gratitude November 29, 2015 Marc Buwalda Sun, 29 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 368 51080fa6fd011e1bbcc5d6d69e2b4d40 no Bring, Build, SEND November 22, 2015 Marc Buwalda Sun, 22 Nov 2015 10:00:00 +0000 369 7dd56a45770be17b6cc4852c86af8f68 no Prayer & Fasting Marc Buwalda <p>Listen in as Pastor Marc shares our first message of 2022, a call to dedicate and devote the year ahead unto the Lord through 21 days of churchwide prayer and fasting.</p> <p>Listen in as Pastor Marc shares our first message of 2022, a call to dedicate and devote the year ahead unto the Lord through 21 days of churchwide prayer and fasting.</p> Listen in as Pastor Marc shares our first message of 2022, a call to dedicate and devote the year ahead unto the Lord through 21 days of churchwide prayer and fasting.

]]> 2748 370 780f8f9dcc94f202b8fccc1be50e6f99 no This Is Us...The Church That Serves Marc Buwalda <p>The Christian expression of love isn't primarily an emotional experience but a call to action in service toward others. This is how we makes God's love visible to the world around us. Join us as we continue in our series, 'This Is <a href="http://Us...The" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Us...The</a> Story of The Church.'</p> <p>The Christian expression of love isn't primarily an emotional experience but a call to action in service toward others. This is how we makes God's love visible to the world around us. Join us as we continue in our series, 'This Is <a href="http://Us...The" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Us...The</a> Story of The Church.'</p> The Christian expression of love isn't primarily an emotional experience but a call to action in service toward others. This is how we makes God's love visible to the world around us. Join us as we continue in our series, 'This Is Us...The Story of The Church.'

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