Grace Reformed Church

We tend to think of looking for Jesus in places like synagogues and churches. We find Jesus in the Bible and through the Sacraments. But may I suggest Jesus may also be found in some peculiar people and unusual places we might never expect him, nor would ever think to look!  Enjoy the search in this message today.

Have you ever felt stuck in life?  Not physically like a car in a snowbank; but emotionally, mentally, relationally, or spiritually?  Truth is: We all find ourselves stuck in life sometimes.  Maybe it's a past hurt, hang-up, or bad habit.  Maybe it's fear, grief, guilt, or shame.  Maybe it's a sin, a stronghold, or an addiction that holds you back.  Yet, the grace of...

If you are feeling down or lonely, you have come to the right place. The Spirit of God is alive, renewing hearts and lives here at Grace Church. We welcome Pastor John Wanders as he leads our service and brings a message from God's Word.

Have you ever been lost?  The way before us is not always clear.  Sometimes we have difficulty finding our destiny in life.  We feel like we are walking in darkness at times.  Yet, the Good News is "the people walking in darkness have seen a great light."  The Light of the world which gives light and life to all people is coming into the world.  Join Grace Church and...

In today's world, governments and nations pride themselves on power, influence, and military might.  Yet, Jesus says that the Kingdom of God is not at all like that.  In fact, you must become like a child to enter into it!  What is Jesus teaching?  Discover hope for the "little" in this message highlighting five unsuspecting types of people which have a place of honor in the Ki...

Does your life ever feel impoverished?  Do you sometimes wonder how you are going to get through, or make ends meet?  The Good News is that Jesus is coming to give us an abundant life - not a halfway or half-full life!  Join Grace Church and Pastor Dave for this service and sermon highlighting the fact that the Lord provides and will meet your needs in this life and forever.  D...

Many people greet the holiday season with joy.  But for others, it can be a lonely time of year.  Singles, shut-ins, divorced, widows, widowers, and for anyone having lost loved ones, Advent and Christmas time often brings sadness.  Yet, Jesus first and second comings brings hope for the lonely!  Join Grace Church and Pastor Dave for this service of carol singing and discover f...

You don't have to live many years to know that something is seriously wrong with life on planet earth!  Yet Paul has the audacity to write:  "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."  (Romans 8:18).  Listen to this first sermon in the new sermon series entitled "Our Living Hope."

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?  There are many good reasons to give thanks.  But Pastor Dave names five great reasons to give thanks this year.  Join the Grace Church congregation along with the children and youth of our mid-week programs for this informal service of thanks to God.  Let us "tell of all God's wonderful acts!"

Do you ever feel weak and defeated spiritually?  Ever wrestle with chronic pain, negative thoughts, or even depression?  If so, this service of worship and message is just what you need!  Jesus exposes the role the Devil and his demons play in bringing disruption and chaos to our lives and relationships.  Discover three important things you absolutely must know, along with lear...

Have you gone through a confirmation class?  This message based on Mark 9:2-13 is about a time when Jesus was confirmed by God himself!  What does this confirmation mean for you?  Join Grace Church as we worship God, hear an inspiring message, and honor our veterans in connection with Veterans Day.  We give thanks to all veterans and praise God for the freedoms we enjoy!

Jesus called his first disciples beside a sunny sea; they dropped their nets and followed him without hesitation.  Now Jesus issues a "second call" to his disciples in the shadow of the cross.  Will they still follow Jesus?  Will we follow Jesus even when it's not fun - when it requires self-sacrifice, suffering, denying yourself and taking up your cross?  Today, Jesus is "reca...

Do you sometimes have a wild imagination?  Peter imaged Jesus and a future for Jesus that is not in keeping.  Might we also create "an imaginary god" sometimes?  Listen and hear the Good News:  God is still teaching us!

Life is filled with questions!  As you look back over your life, what are the most important questions you have ever had to ask and answer?  Today, Jesus poses a very important question to you!  Join your Grace Church friends for this service and message asking this pivotal question.  There's a lot riding on your answer!

Do you ever long for a second touch from God?  Perhaps you've had a first touch when you first came to Jesus.  But now, you need healing, deliverance, insight, and personal renewal.  Join Grace Church for this service of worship as Pastor Dave shares a dramatic and powerful message of Good News: Our God is a God of second touches!

Ever wonder where your life is going?  Does God have a plan for you?  Do you sometimes feel stuck and stagnant?  Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that God has good plans for our lives - plans not to harm us but to prosperous us, to give us hope and a future.  Yet sometimes those plans are a mystery.  Sometimes "God's good plans" seem far away when going through difficult times. &...

Just a little bit of yeast can affect an entire batch of dough.  So too, a little bit of "the yeast of the Pharisees" can affect the entire church - but not in a good way.  Jesus says, "Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees!"  What does he mean?  What is the yeast of the Pharisees?  Am I infected?!  Join Grace Church for this service of worship and hear a sermon de...

Are you hungry today?  What are you hungry for?  What about your spiritual hunger?  Good News for those who are hungry ... Listen to this service and learn how Jesus meets Physical, Spiritual and YOUR needs!

God doesn't heal every hurt and disease in this life but when He does act to heal, we must celebrate and "tell of His wonderful acts!"  Join the Grace Church congregation as Ron Opperman shares his story of healing and God's faithfulness in bringing him through an aggressive form of cancer, six rounds of intense chemotherapy, COVID, food poisoning, an infection, and triple by-pass heart surge...

Has anyone ever told you to "think outside the box?"  Good News!  We have a God who thinks and acts "outside the box!"  Listen to this inspiring and thought-provoking message highlighting God's expanding grace and mission to the most unlikely of people.

Ever give your dog tables scraps?  Turns out, an "unclean" Gentile woman asked Jesus for a few "crumbs" of healing power, and Jesus gave this woman referred to as a "dog" by the Jews some table scraps!  Discover how Jesus rewards the tenacious faith of this woman which surprised even Jesus.  Learn how the expanding mission of God reaches out to the most unlikely of persons!

Do you or have you ever played a ball sport?  Coaches love to say "Keep your eye on the ball!"  Most everyone can tell you that that's the main thing when it comes to playing ball sports.  What's the main thing when it comes to our faith?  What did Jesus declare as vitally important for success with God?  Listen to today's message and learn what this "main thing" is.

How's your heart?  Have you seen your doctor or a cardiologist lately?  Today, Jesus is inviting us to do a heart check, not of your biological heart, but of your spiritual heart before God and others.  Rather than go through the motions of life and faith, Jesus calls us to put our hearts into it.  Are you ready to exchange the rules, rituals, and routines of your faith for a v...

Do you like it when people drop-in on you unexpectedly?  Today Jesus is making a surprise visit to Gennesaret. How do the people receive and welcome Jesus?  Do they?  And would you be ready to welcome Jesus even when he visits you unexpectedly?  

Have you ever found yourself in "deep water?"  Maybe not literally, but perhaps there was an issue in your life that was pulling you down.  Jesus' disciples also found themselves in deep water.  What happens next changed their lives and has the potential to change yours too.  Learn three important lessons about Jesus from Mark 6:45-52 that give you peace when in trouble!