Kentwood Community Church

Have you ever felt God's whisper but struggled to trust it was really Him? In this powerful message, Pastor Mick explores how to recognize God's voice in our everyday lives. Drawing from John 10, where Jesus declares "My sheep know my voice," he reveals how God speaks through Scripture, Spirit-aligned desires, open doors, and even life's painful circumstances. Through personal stories of divine di...

Is God's heart for global missions still burning today? In a powerful discussion, Pastor Mick shares how William Carey sparked modern missions by daring to believe God's call was still active—despite losing his wife, translations, and church support. Today, with 40% of the world unreached, we face a sobering reality: Western churches spend just pennies of each dollar on global outreach. Through st...

What does it mean to truly follow Jesus to the ends of the earth? With 3.4 billion people still unreached by the Gospel, Pastor Mick challenges us to wrestle with our role in God's global mission. Through powerful statistics and personal testimony, he reveals how the early church changed the world through radical obedience—and how we're called to do the same. Whether going or sending, we each have...

What does it mean to truly experience the power of the Holy Spirit in today's world? Pastors Mick and Michael unpack this vital yet often misunderstood aspect of faith, revealing how the Spirit isn't just for dramatic church moments but for everyday transformation. Through personal stories—like Mick's divine prompt to secretly pay for a stranger's groceries—they illustrate how being Spirit-led ope...

What if the spiritual battle you're facing isn't just about you, but about God's greater victory? In this powerful message, Pastor Mick unpacks Ephesians 6's call to spiritual warfare, revealing how the full armor of God—from the belt of truth to the sword of the Spirit—equips us for today's battles. Through stirring stories of prodigals coming home and the ancient Hebrew battle cry "Rak Chazak Am...

Have you ever wondered about the unseen battle raging around us? Pastor Mick illuminates the reality of spiritual warfare, cutting through extremes to reveal practical biblical truth. Drawing from Ephesians, he explains how the enemy seeks to derail our devotion to Jesus—not through dramatic confrontations, but through subtle distractions and strongholds. Through powerful insights on confession, r...

Are you letting your light truly shine, or dimming it to blend with the darkness? In this compelling message, Pastor Michael challenges us to live authentically as children of light through the Holy Spirit's power. Drawing from Ephesians 5, he reveals how Christian marriages can radiate Christ's love through mutual submission—not as a weakness, but as a reflection of Jesus' sacrificial love for Hi...

Have you ever wondered why a loving God allows suffering? In this profound conversation, Pastor Mick and Michael tackle one of Christianity's most challenging questions with raw honesty and biblical wisdom. Through powerful examples and personal insights, they explore how pain can become God's megaphone for drawing us closer to Him. While acknowledging there aren't easy answers to life's tragedies...

What does it truly mean to "live a life worthy of your calling"? In this powerful message, Pastor Mick unpacks Ephesians 4's blueprint for authentic Christian living through unity, spiritual gifts, and transformative relationships. Drawing from Paul's prison letter, he challenges us to move beyond surface-level faith into deep, vulnerable community—trading isolation for genuine connection. Through...

Have you ever felt God calling you to something bigger than yourself? In a powerful message from Ephesians 3, Pastor Mick reveals how God's plan for our lives extends far beyond what we can imagine. Through compelling stories of persecuted believers worldwide and a stirring call to revival through prayer, he shows how God's power working within us can accomplish infinitely more than we dare to ask...

What does the future of the church look like across generations? Pastor Mick shares compelling insights about bridging generational gaps, where Gen Z's hunger for authentic worship meets Gen X's hard-earned wisdom. Through real-world examples—from college campus revivals to multicultural ministry at Kentwood Community Church—we see how intentional relationships across age groups create vibrant fai...

Have you ever felt like a misfit piece in God's grand puzzle? In this powerful message, Pastor Allen reveals how Christ transforms our differences from sources of hostility into building blocks of unity. Through a compelling exploration of Ephesians 2, he shows how Jesus didn't just save us from our past—He's carefully joining us together as living stones in God's temple. From political divisions...

Have you ever wondered what it means to be "all in" for Jesus in today's complex world? Pastor Mick shares his transformative journey from a troubled teen to devoted follower of Christ, starting with a life-changing encounter at summer camp in 1982. Through vivid stories of all-night prayer meetings and mission work in Honduras, he reveals how small acts of obedience can lead to a life of profound...

Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions in your faith? Pastor Mick invites us to discover the profound truth that we are chosen, redeemed, and sealed by God—not because of what we do, but because of who He is. Through an engaging exploration of Ephesians 1, he reveals how understanding our identity in Christ frees us from performance-based religion and empowers us to live wit...

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be God's ambassador in today's complex world? Pastor Mick delivers an urgent wake-up call, challenging us to move beyond comfortable Christianity into authentic mission. Through a powerful unpacking of 2 Corinthians 5, he reveals how genuine encounters with Jesus naturally overflow into sharing His message of reconciliation. With a bold vision for revi...

What does it mean to truly walk with Jesus in turbulent times? Through the story of Peter stepping out onto stormy waters, Pastor Mick challenges us to move beyond comfortable Christianity into supernatural faith. Just as Peter heard Jesus' voice above the chaos, we're called to engage Jesus continuously through prayer, worship, and Scripture—not from the safety of the boat, but in the midst of li...