LaGrave Church

During this week, let us remember who Christ is and what he did for us. Journey to the Cross with other believes. Rev. Kristy Manion reflects on resurrection eggs, the Cross, and Matthew 16.

We hear a story about missions work changing lives. And we must ask ourselves, "Where is my mission field?" Guest minister, Rev. John Mondi, from African Community Fellowship CRC, leads our service. The scripture passage is Matthew 28:18-20.

Is the noise keeping you from hearing God? During Holy Week, try to be intentional with the journey, and listen for God. Rev. Bob Grussing reflects on distractions, noise, Holy Week, and Psalm 46:10.

It is not hard to see that we idolize romance. But what good thing is idolized? What does good, godly romance look like? We conclude our Lent Sermon Series as Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Genesis 29.

We are about to step into Holy Week. It is good for our souls to ponder the question in this hymn. Dr. Larry Visser reflects on "Reflection on Were You There?".

Christ, the rejected cornerstone, is the foundation of a kingdom for rejected people. Rev. Mike Hoogeboom reflects on rejection, Christ's kingdom, and Psalm 118.

When we care for someone, we demonstrate it. Jesus demonstrated this by washing his disciples feet. Rev. Ruth Boven reflects on demonstrating love for the minority community, especially the Asian community, and John 13.

We use knowledge to solve our problems. If one arises, we just need to learn how to overcome it. However, knowledge does not affect the conditions of the human soul. We continue our Lent Sermon Series as Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passages are Psalm 131 and 1 Corinthians 2: 1-10.

We tend to know a lot, and want to share that knowledge. But how are we using it? Are we doing it in a loving manner? Rev. Peter Jonker reflects on love as the foundation of knowledge and 1 Corinthians 8.

In a world that is forever unstable, it is good to pause and remember the things that are constant. And as Christians, we share many constants. Rev. Kristy Manion reflects on your care for one another, constant truths, and Philemon.

"Why?" is a good question. It may uncover a mystery. It helps our understanding. But instead of always asking God why, maybe we should turn the focus on ourselves. Rev. Bob Grussing reflects on the question of "why", our faith, and Psalm 22:1 and Mark 15:34.

We've heard a lot about nationalism lately. But if nationalism is an idol, what good thing was put above God? We continue our Lent Sermon Series as Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passages are Daniel 6:1-14; Philippians 3:15-21.

This hymn puts us in a very personal connection with Christ on the Cross. Much to the point of Lent, we ponder the love of Christ and how our sins put him on the Cross. Dr. Larry Visser reflects on his own arrangement "What Wondrous Love Is This?"

Loneliness can come in all shapes and sizes. The Covid shutdown and physical distancing has increased both the loneliness and our awareness of it. Rev. Mike Hoogeboom offers a prayer for the lonely.

We may possess the correct knowledge, and know how to use it. But it is more important to use that knowledge in the service of love. Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The scripture passage is 1 Corinthians 8:1-13.

God does not stop working on us. He does not stop pursuing us. This is evident in God's relationship with Jacob. Rev. Ruth Boven reflects on God's persistence, Barbara Brown Taylor, and Genesis 28: 10-17.

Power, in and of itself, is not a bad thing. But at what point does it become and idol? Where have you put your power above God? We continue our Lent Sermon Series as Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Genesis 16:1-16.

There is a lot of talk about how much we should "risk" for and with our faith. Is there a line? Can we find a path between risk everything and risk nothing? Rev. Peter Jonker reflects on risk, faith, and Matthew 4 and 25.

The thought of loving another person is easy. The actual loving of those persons is hard work. Rev. Kristy Manion reflects on loving acts, Fyodor Dostoevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov", and 1 Corinthians 13.

Paul says that God's wisdom is not super secret and undiscoverable. It is a mystery the some of the greatest intellects missed, but is understood by a child. How do we get this wisdom? Rev. Kristy Manion leads our service. The scripture passage is 1 Corinthians 2:6-3:4.

A fragrance can alter a space for a long time. It has an enduring effect. Is your faith a wonderful fragrance? Rev. Bob Grussing reflects on spilled perfume, dead squirrels, and John 12:3.

Money is said to be the root of all evil. But when does money become an idol? We continue our Lent Sermon Series as Rev. Ruth Boven leads our service. The Scripture passage is Luke 12:13-21.

In this piece, we go on a small journey with Jesus through the Lenten season. Dr. Larry Visser reflects on Lent, Easter, and "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" arranged by. David Cherwien.

Has someone handed you a baton of faith? Are you handing the baton on to someone else? Rev. Mike Hoogeboom reflects on the Four by Faith and 2 Timothy.

Our feet do a lot of work. One job is to carry messages. Sometimes those messages are wonderful. And the feet that carry them are just as beautiful. Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The scripture passage is Isaiah 52:1-10.