LaGrave Church

What we do matters. How we live our faith has an impact. It is not just about what we think in our heads or feel in our hearts. Rev. Ruth Boven reflects on living our faith, your faithful acts towards her, and Galatians 2: 20.

We begin our Lenten sermon series. We first look at Paul's interaction with the Athenians and their idols. We will later look at our modern idols. Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Acts 17:16-34.

Lent makes us wonder where God is in relation to us. But maybe our image of God that needs to be evaluated. Rev. Kristy Manion reflects on our picture of God, C.S. Lewis' "A Grief Observed", and Colossians 1.

With all the turmoil around, we could focus on the muddy water of the world's river. Or, we could focus on the grace and grandeur of God's temple and the river flowing from it. Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The Scripture passage is Ezekiel 47:1-12.

We don't cross lines drawn in the sand. However, when we are followers of Jesus, we need to give our whole selves, willing to cross those lines between us and Jesus. Rev. Bob Grussing reflects on "Not a Fan" and Luke 9.

We are often the conman of our own self-deceiving cons. Jesus pushes against our self-deception. Rev. Peter Jonker wraps up our Epiphany series. The Scripture passage is Matthew 7:21-28.

Love is in the air. Or so people say around Valentine's Day. But love is to be celebrated, especially God's love for us. Dr. Larry Visser reflects on love and "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" arranged by James Koerts.

Our lives are filled with crossroads. Each crossroad can cause change, for good or bad. Rev. Mike Hoogeboom reflects on crossroads and Luke 9.

There are nearly 100 images of the church in Scripture. In a series of meditations, we look at 5 of them. Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service of meditations. There will be several passages from John, Galatians, Ephesians, 1 Peter, and 1 John.

We know that the Bible says not to worry. But how are we supposed to live without considering what is coming? Maybe Jesus' words mean a little more. Rev. Peter Jonker continues our Epiphany series. The Scripture passage is Matthew 6: 25-34.

Through Christ, His death and resurrection, we can pray with confidence that we are heard. Rev. Emily Vanden Heuvel reflects on prayer and Mark 15.

Peace is hard to come by. But Christ gives us peace in abundance. Rev. Kristy Manion reflects on peace, Rev. Boven's retirement, and John 14.

When we get overwhelmed, we tend to become irritable and withdraw. What does the Feeding of the 5000 teach us about our reaction and worship? Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service. The title of his sermon is "Bring Them Here To Me" and the Scripture is Matthew 14:13-21.

When the paralyzed man was lowered from the ceiling, we do not hear the home owner complaining. Why is that? Rev. Bob Grussing reflects on what belongs to God and Mark 2.

We love the communities we are a part of. But what happens when we love that community too much? Does it cause us to hate those outside of our community? Rev. Peter Jonker continues our Epiphany series. The Scripture passage is Matthew 5: 43-48.

Crossing deep water often signifies overcoming something and finding something better on the other side. It was true in the Bible and for those who sang this African American spiritual. Dr. Larry Visser reflects on "Deep River" by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

We live in the today and the future today. It is strange, but our salvation in Christ makes this possible. Rev. Mike Hoogeboom reflects on Christ's words to the thief on the cross in Luke 23.

God's promises often don't seem to match our reality. Much like Jesus' incarnation and resurrection, we are surprised that our reality is not our end. Guest minister, Rev. John Rottman leads our service. The Scripture is Jeremiah 31:7-14.

The Holy Spirit is moving and guiding all of our lives. This causes each of us to have a unique experience and it is a beautiful thing. Rev. Ruth Boven reflects on the Holy Spirit and John 3.

Truth may seem hard to find these days. In this sermon, Jesus and the Bible tell us ways to find, tell, and live truth. Rev. Peter Jonker continues with our fourth service in the Epiphany series. The Scripture passage is Matthew 5:33-37.

Mountains play an important role in the Bible. The Sermon on the Mount is no different. Rev. Peter Jonker reflects on mountains, the long/hard rode, and Matthew 5.

We are called to pray, ceaselessly. We often pray for healing. Are our prayers not heard if healing doesn't occur? Rev. Peter Jonker leads our returned evening service. The Scripture is Mathew 17:14-21.

As Jesus began his ministry, what did he do in the beginning? What was he willing to do with his power? Rev. Kristy Manion reflects on baptism, inauguration, and Matthew 3 and 4.

Sexual sin is all around us, either public or kept secret. What are we supposed to do with this powerful human emotion? Is there more to sexual intimacy than physical contact? Rev. Peter Jonker continues our Epiphany series. The Scripture passage is Matthew 5:21-26.

There are many things that compete for our attention. What we listen to says a lot about us. Rev. Bob Grussing reflects on giving Christ your all, "Not a Fan" and Luke 14: 26, 33.