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Every family has a story, and so does every nation. In week 2 of "I Want Greener Grass," Scott Bos unpacks one of the most practical commands in Scripture: honor your father and mother. Drawing from Proverbs and the life of George Washington, Scott shows how strong families build strong futures, and how honoring our parents, even imperfect ones, opens the door to blessing for us and the...

Some people spend their whole lives wishing for a different field. Proverbs says: tend the one you're in.  In this first message of our new series I Want Greener Grass, Pastor Bill Johnson takes us back to the garden - where work wasn't a curse, but a calling. Drawing from Proverbs and Genesis, Bill unpacks what it looks like to bring diligence, purpose, and even worship to the work God...

Case File 6: Detective's Log Some questions don't just stop you cold - they shake the whole case wide open. In the final chapter of Plot Twist, Pastor Geoff Eckart takes us to the darkest crime scene in history: the cross. And there, in his greatest moment of suffering, Jesus utters something nobody saw coming - "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" It doesn't add up...

The Chosen clip featured in this message is from Season 5, Episode 2. Watch The Chosen here: https://watch.thechosen.tv/seasons/season-5 Case File 5: Detective's Log The temple was supposed to be sacred ground. But somebody had turned it into a racket. In week five of Plot Twist, Pastor Geoff Eckart pulls back the curtain on one of the most explosive moments in Scripture - a scene so raw, so...

Case File 4: Detective's Log The city was hungry, and the mob was looking for a payoff. In Week 4 of our Plot Twist series, Pastor Geoff Eckart cracks open John Chapter 6 to examine the ultimate sting operation: the feeding of the 5,000. On paper, the setup was flawless. Jesus delivers a massive, miraculous payout on a sunny hillside, and the marks immediately try to corner Him. They wanted a...

Case File 3: Detective's Log The rain was coming down hard on the neon-lit streets, washing away the surface dirt but leaving the grit behind. Most people like their Jesus sanitized - a polite, passive character who never pushes back, living like a clean caricature who wouldn't dare rock the boat. But if you take a magnifying glass to the case files, the truth gets heavy. In Case File 3...

It was a cold, rainy morning - hovering in the 50s and coming down steady. Not befitting the desired feel of a Memorial Day weekend when most of West Michigan packs up and heads to their lakeside cottages to kick off the summer beach season. Instead of a sun-drenched pier, the pavement was slick under a sheet of grey fog. I sat back in the dim light, cracked my knuckles, and sipped on a cold Peppe...

The city was quiet, but the air was thick with the kind of suspense that rolls in slow with bad choices and cold coffee. That’s when the operation began. Pastor Rachel Reigard laid out the cold, hard facts in Case File No. 1 of our new sermon series, Plot Twist. Performing a meticulous, in-depth investigation into Mark 1.40-45, Pastor Rachel cracks open the tragic truth of ancient leprosy - a soci...

Danielle Freed closes out the UP! series by exploring the transformative necessity of prayer. Coinciding with Mother’s Day and following the National Day of Prayer, this message challenges us to move beyond "polite" requests into a lifestyle of bold, expectant "umbrella faith." --------------------------------------------- Daybreak | May 10, 2026 UP! | Week 5 Pray Up | Danielle...

This week in UP! Pastor Geoff takes a closer look at walking in humility. It’s not about what you do but what you become. By choosing friendship with God over the world and balancing our walk with both humility and authority, we can rise above our circumstances and live the fulfilled life God designed for us. --------------------------------------------- Daybreak | May 3, 2026 UP! | Week 4 Look Up...

In this week’s installment of our UP! series, we welcome special guest Dr. Wayne Lewis, President of Houghton University, to explore the incredible power of our words. Grounded in James 3.1-12, Dr. Lewis examines how the smallest part of our body can steer the entire course of our lives, much like a bit in a horse's mouth or a rudder on a massive ship. Discover how to move from a cycle of inc...

This week in UP! we look at what happens when faith moves from belief into action. James challenges us to close the gap between what we say and how we actually live. James 2 explores the profound disconnect that often exists between what we say we believe and how we actually behave. --------------------------------------------- Daybreak | April 19, 2026 UP! | Week 2 Act Up | Geoff Eckart ---------...

This week in UP! we start with how it begins - how you listen, and how it impacts what comes next. In this opening session, we explore James 1:19 and the powerful call to be "quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry."  --------------------------------------------- Daybreak | April 12, 2026 UP! | Week 1 Listen Up ----------------------------------------------- [00:13] UP!...

Celebrate Resurrection Sunday with us!  Pastor Geoff explores how God takes the shattered, broken pieces of our lives and, like the ancient art of Kintsugi, infuses them with His grace to create something more beautiful and valuable than before. Whether you are seeking answers to life’s biggest questions or looking for a fresh start, discover how the historical reality of the resurrection offers a...

Why does a good God allow evil to exist?  In the final week of our Y? series, Pastor Geoff tackles the "stumbling block" question that many struggle to answer. By exploring the four types of worlds God could have created and the tension between divine sovereignty and human choice, we discover that God didn't just look at evil and turn away - He came to deal with it personally. As we...

In the fifth week of our Y? series, we share a special film highlighting the journey of Mark and Kris Dekker. Married for 45 years and members of Daybreak for over 30, the Dekkers open up about their 17-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. From the initial "boom" of a diagnosis that shattered their retirement dreams to witnessing over 14 people find Christ through their story, this mess...

In week four of the "Y?" series, we dive into the waiting room of suffering. As a new voice enters Job’s story, we’ll see how God can use pain to strengthen and deepen our faith - even when we don’t understand it. --------------------------------------------- Daybreak | March 15, 2026 Y? | Week 4 Why Should Suffering Matter To Me? | Geoff Eckart ------------------------------------------...

In the third installment of the "Y?" series, Pastor Geoff Eckart dives into the middle of Job’s suffering and the often-unhelpful "wisdom" of his friends. This message explores one of the most common internal battles we face during hardship: "Why does it feel like God is punishing me?" --------------------------------------------- Daybreak | March 8, 2026 Y? | Week 3...

This week Nicole Smithee dives into one of life’s most challenging questions: "why am I suffering if I’m doing what’s right?" As Job’s pain deepens, we’ll look at what it means to keep turning toward God when life doesn’t make sense. --------------------------------------------- Daybreak | March 1, 2026 Y? | Week 2 Why Am I Suffering If I'm Good? | Nicole Smithee -------------------...

Special guest Davey Blackburn shares a story of loss, faith, and hope - revealing how God brings purpose from pain and light from broken places, reminding us that nothing God redeems is ever wasted. --------------------------------------------- Daybreak | February 22, 2026 Y? | Week 1 Why Do I Care About God? | Davey Blackburn --------------------------------------------- 0:29 - Chaos of the Farm...

In the sixth and final week of the Strong series, Pastor Geoff explores the vital importance of building a strong social life in an increasingly isolated world. While technology advances, our relational health often regresses, leading to isolation that impacts our mental and spiritual well-being. Discover how inviting people into your home, leaning into the body of Christ, and allowing others to s...

In week 4 of Strong, Pastor Geoff explores what it means to be financially strong. By focusing on the principles of returning the first fruits, diligent saving, and finding true contentment, the message provides a practical roadmap for moving from financial stress to spiritual strength. --------------------------------------------- Daybreak | February 8, 2026 Strong | Week 5 My Money | Geoff Eckar...

In week 4 of Strong, we examine why our bodies are not separate from our faith, but are intentionally formed to reflect God's image and purpose. This message explores how to shift from viewing your body as a project to seeing it as a temple, which provides the energy and focus needed to serve others with joy. --------------------------------------------- Daybreak | February 1, 2026 Strong | W...

This week, Pastor Rachel puts the focus on friendships and how the people we walk with shape our growth, our choices, and our faith. --------------------------------------------- Daybreak | January 25, 2026 Strong | Week 3 My Friends | Rachel Reigard --------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Celebration of Reset 2026 0:55 - Trip to the Beach 5:55 - Proverbs 22.24-25 12:03 - Reclaiming b...

In the second installment of our "Strong" series, titled "My Mind," Pastor Geoff explores the essential role of mental health in the life of a believer. Featuring guest Lily Lintemuth, a licensed mental health professional, this message bridges the gap between clinical wisdom and biblical truth. --------------------------------------------- Daybreak | January 18, 2026 Strong |...