LaGrave Church

We don't leave our Christmas presents unopened and unused. Why would we do that with God's gifts to us? Rev. Bob Grussing reflects on Psalm 139.

Rev. Mike Hoogeboom reminds us of God's presence as he reflects on the poem "He Will Be There" by a Crossroad Prison Ministry student.

We are called to lives of goodness. Peter says 2 things about this. 1. Goodness will multiple. 2. Suffering will come from goodness. We continue our Fall Sermon Series as Rev. Duane Kelderman walks us through 1 Peter. The Scripture passage is 1 Peter 3:8-18.

Rev. Ruth Boven finds joy living every day God makes as she reflects on Psalm 118:24 and "Little Altars Everywhere" by Rebecca Wells.

Rev. Peter Jonker reminds us that a simple, Christ centered testimony can change lives as he reflects on 1 Peter 2:9 and Dr. Francis Collins' testimony.

Is there a difference between nationalism and patriotism for a Christian? How do Christians respond to human authorities? Our Fall Sermon Series continues as Rev. Peter Jonker takes us through 1 Peter. The Scripture passage is 1 Peter 2:11-17.

Rev. Kristy Manion finds signposts throughout her life that help ground her in her faith and in the chaos as she reflects on Ecclesiastes 12.

Rev. Bob Grussing ponders on where we find comfort when friends let us down, we don't have purpose, or life is not going how we planned as he reflects on Heidelberg Q&A 1.

Rev. Mike Hoogeboom explains how, like bobbleheads, some parables are ridiculous to the hearer as he reflects on Matthew 13: 31-32.

The Apostle Peter gives 3 reasons why the small church in Nicomedia is so wonderful. These reasons apply to Christians today. Rev. Peter Jonker continues our Fall Sermon Series based on 1 Peter. The Scripture passage is 1 Peter 2:4-10.

Rev. Peter Jonker gives us five things he is grateful for during Covid as he reflects on 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

Who are we as Christians? How do we portray our identity to the outside world? Rev. Peter Jonker kicks off our Fall Sermon Series based on 1 Peter. The Scripture passage is 1 Peter 1:1-9.

Rev. Kristy Manion wonders if we are balancing focusing our minds on heavenly things and our practical living as she reflects on Philippians 4:8-9.

Rev. Bob Grussing explains the need to be socially connected while being physically distance while reflecting on Genesis, Hebrews, and Timothy.

Rev. Mike Hoogeboom offers a comforting and challenging poem as he reflects on the Incarnation and "Polishing the Petoskey Stone" by Luci Shaw.

Rev. Ruth Boven prays for Christ's light in our lives as she reflects on John 1 and the decreasing morning light.

Our world thrives off of the fear of scarcity. But God provides abundantly. Rev. Ruth Boven leads our service and the Scripture passage is Isaiah 55:1-5.

Rev. Peter Jonker gives out some cutting room floor material as he reflects on Mark 1 and the Second Adam.

Rev. Kristy Manion leads a prayer for our enemies as she reflects on Matthew 5 and "A Book of Uncommon Prayer" by Brian Doyle.

We wrap up our Summer Sermon Series. Up until this point, our apologetic was in defense of questions. Now, it goes on the offensive, point out answers for the world. Rev. Peter Jonker leads our service and the Scripture passage is Mark 1: 21-28.

Rev. Bob Grussing wonders if you have someone as close to you as a brother/sister, a Jonathan, as he reflects on 1 Samuel 18 and Matthew West's "The Truth Be Told".

Rev. Mike Hoogeboom wonders if you remember talking stones as he reflects on Joshua 4 and declaring God's work.

Rev. Ruth Boven is grateful for the act of confession as she reflects on Hebrews 10 and emptying ourselves.

One of the biggest questions in regards to belief in God is due to the suffering in the world. If God is so powerful and all knowing, why is there so much suffering? We return to our summer series "Reason to Believe". Rev. Kristy Manion leads our service and the Scripture passage is Romans 8:35-39.

Rev. Peter Jonker tells of a time that he could not remember telling a story recounting geese as he reflects on Psalm 103:2 and God's wonders.