Discovery Church Talks

Today we hear from guest preacher Rachel de Jong, a student at Calvin Seminary. Matthew 9:35-38 In Matthew 9:35-38, we read the story of Jesus, traveling through towns and villages, preaching and teaching in the synagogues, healing the sick. Among these journeys, Jesus has compassion on the people, as they were like lost sheep, with no direction as would been seen with a shepherd. In response, Jes...

John 2:13-17 The temple profiteer learns that Jesus’ has a burning zeal for God’s purposes. View the full service on our  YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we wrestle with disagreement over same-sex marriage, Pastor Neil teaches the two opposing Biblical interpretations of the issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we wrestle with disagreement over same-sex marriage, Pastor Neil offers a meditation on unity. View the full service on our  YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John 2:1-11 Mary noticed a need she was helpless to meet, so she turned to Jesus for help. View the full service on our  YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're joined by guest preacher Ryan Waalkes from Bridge Street Ministries. https://bsmgr.org/ Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus’ first disciples followed Jesus because they trusted he was who he said he was. And they continued to follow Jesus through hardship and uncertainty because they trusted that would fulfill what he promised. View the full service on our  YouTube channel . Hosted on...

Pastor Neil Jasperse begins a new series called Encounters with Jesus. John 1:43-51 When Nathanael comes to see Jesus, he finds that Jesus sees him, notices him, and knows him; in turn Jesus opens heaven for Nathanael to see. View the full service on our  YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psalm 16:9-11; John 3:16; John 14:1-3; Luke 23:39-43 Eternal life offers the perfect pleasures of paradise in God’s presence; after the resurrection we’ll enjoy awesome new bodies in a renewed earth. View the full service on our  YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Romans 8:28-30 Those who love God know that in all things God works for the good. View the full service on our  YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor Mary Sterenberg brings the message today from Matthew 2:1-12. At Christmas, the light of Christ has come into the world. On this second Sunday of Christmas, we focus on the Epiphany story of the Magi who followed the star to find Jesus the King. The Magi followed the light of the Star of Bethlehem. We follow the Light of Christ. In this dark world, others follow us, the light of t...

Luke 2:1-7; Philippians 2:5-7 Jesus chose downward mobility for our sakes. View the full service on our  YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exodus 32:1-14; Hebrews 7:25 Moses foreshadows Jesus, who identifies with us and serves as our intercessor. View the full service on our  YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genesis 45:1-18 Joseph foreshadows Jesus in forgiving his brothers, saving their lives, and restoring them to abundant life. View the full service on our  YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genesis 44:1-18a, 30-34 Judah’s willingness to substitute himself to spare Benjamin from slavery foreshadows Jesus’ willingness to substitute himself to spare us from slavery to sin. View the full service on our  YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genesis 22:1-18 Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac foreshadows God’s willingness to sacrifice his one and only Son and Jesus’ willingness to lay down his life for us. View the full service on our  YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Timothy 6:17-18; Mark 12:41-44 God calls us to be open-handed: generous with our money and talents and time; in this we imitate God’s generosity towards us in the gift of Jesus. View the full service on our  YouTube channel . Preached by Pastor Neil Jasperse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big welcome to our new Specialized Transitional Minister, Neil Jasperse! Genesis 27:30-41; 28:10-15 Transitions can be full of uncertainty and anxiety; God meets us in them. Watch the full service: https://youtu.be/WseOWUq0O60 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genesis 21:8-21 We live in a society that loves to throw people away. But sometimes, one person’s trash turns out to be God’s treasure. View the full service on our  YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Pastor Tim's final week with us. We're so grateful for his interim leadership these past 6 weeks! In the second coming of Jesus, the church is inseparably linked with the victory of Jesus: in salvation, resurrection, and the restoration of all things. Key congregational question: to what end is all our faithfulness in the Lord directed? Adult unlearning: Rebel against fear, resist pas...

The gospel of Jesus creates the church that Jesus builds. Acts 2:1-47; Matthew 16:18 Key congregational question: Are we aligned as a church with the church’s architectural design? Adult unlearning: empowerment in the Spirit moves us from the seats to the streets Watch the full service here: https://youtu.be/jbfIixIP-sA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor Tim mentions the 50 Commands of Christ in the beginning; here's where you can find that document: http://discoverycrc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/50-Commands-of-Christ.pdf Today's talk is based on Acts 1:1-8; Matthew 24:14. Every fully surrendered disciple of Jesus to his Lordship can experience the greatest prophet’s greatest prophecy about Jesus. Key congregational question: Where is J...

Hebrews 1:1-3; John 1:3, 10; Matthew 9:35-38 Every Christian can become a disciple-maker that Jesus relies on by multiplying generationally the content of the Commission. View the full service on our  YouTube channel .  We had some glitching this week; apologies for the technical difficulties . Preached by Pastor Tim Vink (interim pastor) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Preached by Pastor Tim Vink, interim pastor Colossians 1:15-20; 2 Corinthians 5:18 Every Christian reconciled to God through Christ can participate in his global reconciliation movement. View the full service on our  YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor Tim Vink leads us for the next 6 weeks as interim pastor. Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Theme: God made you to love you. (Eph. 1:4-6) l. God made you to love you. Christian family formed in the blood of Jesus’ atonement at the cross…new identity in our name/nature. Rooted and established in love, v. 17. Water of baptism thicker than blood of earthly families. Nature and Nurture by eternal design....

This is Pastor Paul’s final talk before sabbatical and retirement. Placing oneself under the Lordship of Jesus (the Kingdom of God in me) means the complete denial of self and a total commitment to Christ. It begins with someone’s pursuit of something valuable—God’s Kingdom. Let us joyfully let go of all competing claims on our lives and make pursuing God and His Kingdom our greatest pos...