First Reformed Church (FRC) - Messages

Temptation often hits us where we are weak, but we can decide in advance what boundaries we will put in place to break free from the pull of temptation. In today's message, we will see how Joseph used boundaries to break free from the temptation of Lust. Message text: Genesis 39:6-20.

Who are you when no one is looking? In today's message, we will see how Joseph responds when life turns against him. Joseph should have been bitter. He should have developed apathy. Instead, he continues to work for the Lord. Message Title: Breaking Free From Temptation: Apathy; Message Text: Genesis 39:1-6

The temptations described in the Old Testament are the same temptations we deal with today in our culture. As we begin our new sermon series on Joseph, we will see how Pride and Jealousy impacted his life and the lives of those around him. Teaching text: Genesis 37:1-11.

Merry Christmas Eve! Today we light the candle of Love, reminding us of God's great love for us.

The world may be dark, but darkness cannot overcome light... and Jesus is that light! Our Advent Light sermon series concludes with our Candlelight Christmas Eve service.

Singing with joy and thanksgiving that leads to worship and reverence. In today's Advent Light message, Pastor Greg shares how the angels sing for JOY at the birth of Jesus. Message Title: Sing for Joy; Message Text: Luke 2:11-14

Advent is the season of waiting for the arrival of Christ. In today's message, Pastor Greg continues our Advent Light sermon series with a message titled Prince of Peace. Message text: Isaiah 9:6

We begin this Advent season with HOPE. Pastor Steve Breen brings us this message titled: Strength for Today... Bright Hope for Tomorrow. Teaching text: Isaiah 61:1-3; Romans 15:5-13

In this final message of our Ruth sermon series, we see that God, in his providence, continues to be faithful through the generations. Message title: Building a Legacy. Message text: Ruth 4:13-22.

What does faith lived out look like? In today's message, we see how the story of Ruth and Boaz points to the One who redeems us. Message text: Ruth 3:9

As we continue through the book of Ruth, we see the hand of God caring for Ruth and Namoi. In today's message, Pastor Greg helps us see the thread of Providence that shows how God cares for his people. Message title: Encouragement from Ruth. Message text: Ruth 2:3

How do we move forward when we are overwhelmed with brokenness and loss? Pastor Mark begins our message series on Ruth with a message titled, Bravery in Brokenness. Teaching Text: Ruth 1.

Jesus' resurrection has changed everything! In this concluding message of our Blueprints series, Pastor Greg talks about the resurrection and its implications. Message text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58.

We are called to love God and love people, but we fall short just like those in the Corinthians church long ago. In today's message, Pastor Greg gives us examples of Spiritual Heart Disease that needs to be overcome so we can love as we should. Message text: 1 Corinthians 14:1.

Are there any differences in roles between the genders in the church? In today's message, Pastor Greg will explore the difficult passage from 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 about gender roles in the church.

We are meant to be spiritual runners, running for Christ to get the prize he has set before us. In today's message, Pastor Bob Bower from Faith Church in Dyer, Indiana, will give us running tips to ensure we finish well. Teaching text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27.

In today's message, we discover that we all need grace, and we all need to extend grace to others. Message title: This Is About Grace Message text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

How do we walk the road of life with someone not living according to Biblical standards? In today's message, Pastor Greg Alderman continues our Blueprint's message series with a message titled The Either/Or Dilemma of the Culture's Wisdom. Message text: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Divisions are everywhere --- even in the church. In today's message, Pastor Greg Alderman addresses what 1 Corinthians chapters 3 & 4 say about divisions and what we should do about them.  Message title: The Source of Divisions Message text: 1 Corinthians 3:3-4

Our Blueprints: God's Design for the Church sermon series begins by exploring unity among the believers in Corinth. Teaching text: 1 Corinthians 1 & 2

In this final message of our Can't Forget the Lyrics sermon series, Rev. Roger Voskuil talks about how God has a job for us to do. Message Title: "Me??!" Teaching Text: John 21: 1-19

Fear may be a natural human emotion, but sometimes, it keeps us from fulfilling God's plan for our lives. In today's message, Greg Steggerda explores the song "Fear is a Liar." Teaching text: Matthew 28:16-20

We are prone to wander. In today's message, Pastor Greg will explore that line from the hymn "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" as we discover strength for our battle with sin. Teaching text: Romans 7:14-20.

The hymn "Amazing Grace" has inspired hope for generations. In this message, our new Transition Pastor, Greg Alderman, continues our "Can't Forget the Lyrics" sermon series by looking at one person that "Amazing Grace" inspired, William Wilberforce. Teaching text: Ephesians 2:8-10; Luke 9:51

Our circumstances don't determine if God is working, nor do our feelings. God is always working because it is HIS story. In today's edition of "Can't Forget the Lyrics," Pastor Mark talks about the song "Way Maker." Teaching text: Isaiah 43:15-19.