First Reformed Church (FRC) - Messages

Wisdom is hard work. As we continue our discussion of Proverbs, we discover how to reject folly and choose wisdom. Message title: The Wise Choice. Message text: Proverbs 9

People have a God-sized hole, and we are all on a quest to fill that hole. As we begin our Proverbs sermon series, Pastor Greg talks about how the wisdom in Proverbs helps us experience "The Good Life." Message text: Proverbs 1:1-7.

Waiting is hard. As we conclude our James sermon series, Pastor Greg explores the idea of waiting and how we as Christians are often called to wait. Message title: The Faith Pitfall of Impatience. Message text: James 5:7-11.

Our study of James reveals we have desires and passions at war within us. In today's message, Pastor Mark examines James chapter 4 with a message titled "The Dangers of an Unchecked Ego."

A careless word can have eternal ramifications. In today's message, our Director of Youth Ministries, Ross Enger, speaks on James chapter 3 and how God can help us tame our tongue.

We live in a maddingly materialistic culture that plays on the worst aspects of our fallen nature to desire things and gadgets as our highest form of fulfillment. Pastor Greg helps us rise above these faith pitfalls and rely fully on Jesus in today's message, Four Faith Pitfalls. Message text: James 2:1-26.

What happens when we experience difficult circumstances? Pastor Greg uses James 1:1-18 to show us that brokenness does not thwart God’s plan. In fact, God can take and use anything toward our good and His glory.

God is interested in forming character in us – specifically the character of Christ. As we begin our summer sermon series on Biblical Wisdom, Pastor Greg shows how wisdom should be applied to our character. Message title: The Definition of Biblical Maturity Message text: James 1:22

This Memorial Day weekend we are taking the opportunity to Remember... Remember Jesus's purpose, sacrifice, resurrection, and lordship. Message Text: Luke 19:1-10; Hebrews 12:1-3

God created Mom to reflect His heart for His children. Pastor Greg will talk about Moses and his mom, Jochebed, in today's Mother's Day message. Message title: The Importance of (a Godly) Mom Message text: Exodus 2:1-10

Our weekly worship services are modeled after a theological plan of prayer and worship. Pastor Greg dissects this plan in today's message and shows us how to incorporate it into our daily prayer practice. Message text: John 6:60-69

We all face crossroads in life. This week our High School seniors share how God is impacting their decisions in the NEXT season of their lives. Message text: Philippians 1:27

We conclude our Mission Emphasis weeks by learning how our dependency on God transforms us and then sends us. We will also share pictures and videos from the World Vision choosing parties this week in Malawi. Message text: Isaiah 6:1-8

Today we get to empower children in a vulnerable community in Malawi with the power of choice. Amy Claire Patterson from World Vision shares how our partnership in Malawi (Africa) has made a difference and how we can continue to impact vulnerable communities with child sponsorship. Sign up to be CHOSEN at worldvision.org/FRCOC before 8 pm on Sunday, April 14, to be part of the choosing parties we...

He is Risen! And that changes everything! Pastor Greg Alderman concludes our Jesus: The Messiah sermon series with a message titled Their Eyes Were Opened. Message text: Luke 24:13-32.

Our Maundy Thursday service reflects on the final hours leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. We remember him washing the disciples' feet, breaking bread at the Last Supper, and praying at Gethsemane.

What's the Good News? In today's Palm Sunday message, Pastor Mark continues our Jesus: The Messiah sermon series with a message titled Good News Is Preached to the Poor. Message text: Luke 19:28-44

We are made alive in Christ Jesus. Today's message is Jesus the Messiah: The Dead Are Raised. Join us as we learn about the resurrecting power of our savior. Message text: Luke 7:11-17, Ephesians 2:1-10

What do you believe about Jesus? In today's message, we explore Jesus healing the deaf and mute and ask ourselves where we are on the "Skeptic Scale." Message Title: The Deaf Hear Message Text: Mark 7:31-37

In today's Scripture passage, Pastor Greg shows that Jesus' healing of lepers is a sign of him being the Messiah.  Message title: Lepers Are Cleansed  Message text: Luke 17:11-19

As we continue our Jesus: The Messiah sermon series, we find that as Jesus heals, he brings hope. Today's message is titled The Lame Walk. Message Text: John 5:1-17

In this season of Lent, we are exploring Jesus' miracles that show He is the Messiah. Today, our message focuses on the blind receiving sight. Teaching text: Luke 7:18-23; John 9:1-38

What will you do when the opportunity for Revenge arrives? In today's message, we conclude our series on Joseph by looking at what happens when he sees the brothers who wronged him. Message title: Breaking Free From Temptation - Revenge Message text: Genesis 45:15

What would the world look like if those who had power used it for its proper purposes? In this message, Pastor Greg Alderman follows Joseph on his path out of prison and into a position of power. Message title: The Abuse of Power Message text: Genesis 41:41

How can we overcome feelings of resentment when life gets hard? In today's message, Pastor Mark continues our story of Joseph's time in prison. Message text: Genesis 40