First Reformed Church (FRC) - Messages

Our "Can't Forget the Lyrics" sermon series continues with the song "In Christ Alone." Barry Brandt helps us understand the beautiful truths encapsulated in this contemporary hymn.

We have faith that is easy to share! In this morning's message, Lyle Lundgren uses one of his favorite songs to encourage us to share our faith.

Our Can't Forget the Lyrics sermon series continues with the popular song, Faithful Now. Guest speaker, Pastor Gary Hegstad, teaches about the faithfulness of God. Teaching text: Deuteronomy 7:7-12; 1 Corinthians 1:2-9

Some of the best lyrics come from the songs we sing at Christmas. This week it's "Christmas in July" at FRC as Pastor Mark discusses the lyrics from O Holy Night. Teaching text: Matthew 11:28-30.

Our new sermon series, Can't Forget the Lyrics, starts today! Pastor Mark uses the lyrics from "My Jesus I Love Thee" to explore how we can remain faithful in struggles.

Pastor Tim gives his final message as Lead Pastor of First Reformed Church.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." In today's message, Pastor Tim expounds on these words from 2 Timothy 4:7. How would you like to finish your race?

The Torch message series continues with 2 Timothy 2:5, "But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry."

Today starts a four-week message series titled, The Torch. Pastor Tim is taking his last Sundays with us to share timeless truths from his life verse, 2 Timothy 4:1-8. In this message, Pastor Tim challenges us to continue the work that we have begun together. Message title: Preach the Word.

We all have a desire to remember and be remembered. In Pastor Mark's message, he encourages us to find ways to remember our faith. Message title: Remember! Message text: Joshua 4

Happy Mother's Day! Today Pastor Tim walks us through a woman's life as she experiences motherhood. Teaching text 2 Kings 4:8-37.

"Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you." In today's message, Pastor Tim talks about "The Power of a Question." Teaching text: Matthew 7:7-8.

Greatness isn’t measured by the absence of failure but by the character formed through it. This morning, we will hear from our High School Seniors about how they have been able to SOAR over the challenges in their lives. Teaching text: Isaiah 40:28-31.

Throughout creation, we find that healthy organisms multiply. In today's service John Wagenveld, founder and president of Multiplication Network Ministries (MNM), challenges us to fulfill the great commission.

A new day dawns and the tomb is empty. This resurrection brings new hope and restoration. Pastor Mark leads us in our Easter Sunrise service; No Resurrection, No Restoration.

It's Easter! Death is broken, chains are gone, and darkness is beaten back. Rise up and see hope drawing near. Pastor Tim concludes our sermon series with the Broken Signpost: Power.

This Palm Sunday, we learn God made us with a longing to be free. However, true freedom often looks different than we think it should.

The beauty of our world is undeniable, but often ugliness takes center stage, triumphing over beauty. Today we learn how the broken signpost of Beauty speaks of the One who gave us the desire to see beauty in our world.

What is the difference between "religion" and "spirituality"? And where does Christianity fit in? In today's message, we will explore the third chapter in Broken Signposts, Spirituality. Teaching Text: John 4:4-24.

Our hearts yearn to love and be loved, but true, healing love is rarely found in our broken world. In this morning's message, Pastor Tim discusses the second message of our Broken Signposts series, Love.

Our 2023 message series for Lent is framed by NT Wright's book "Broken Signposts." In this book - subtitled "How Christianity Makes Sense of the World," Wright explores the Gospel of John and reveals how Christianity presents a compelling resolution for life's big questions. Today's topic is Justice.

Pastor Tim concludes our Unchained sermon series with the commandments on adultery and coveting. Discover how following God's heart in these areas leads to true satisfaction. Message title: The Principle of Satisfaction. Message text: Exodus 20:14, 17.

Our Unchained sermon series continues with a look at the 9th commandment, "Do not bear false witness." A guest speaker unpacks the simple and not so simple directive to speak the truth. Message title: The Principle of Honesty. Text: Exodus 20:16.

In today's message, we look deeper into the 8th Commandment, "Do not steal," and discover that as we submit to God's commands, we move from slavery to true freedom. Guest Speaker: Pastor Jon Opgenorth. Message Title: The Principle of Restraint. Message Text: Exodus 20:15.

God places a high value on life because he is the one who created it. In today's message, we will look at Commandment #6, do not murder. Message Title: The Principle of Life. Teaching Text: Exodus 10:13.