ResLife Church

Each year, we invite everyone who calls ResLife their home church to partner with us in making a significant contribution to further God’s Kingdom. This initiative, called *Heart for the Kingdom,* focuses on a specific vision for the gifts and offerings we receive. This year, our vision is to purchase land here in West Michigan to build a campground where children and youth can experience the life...

In this inspiring sermon on thankfulness, Pastor Duane dives deep into how gratitude serves as a powerful "sacrifice of praise" to God. He explores how, by choosing gratitude in our daily lives, we can unlock a pathway to overcoming depression and anxiety. The message emphasizes that focusing on the blessings we already have helps shift our minds from burdens to blessings, making it hard to feel d...

At times, it can be challenging to grasp concepts like the importance of His shedding blood for us to achieve victory. Pastor Duane delves into the significance of the blood of Jesus and its impact on our salvation, healing, and deliverance.

In this final installment of the sermon series about the Name of Jesus, pastor Duane drives home the central point of the series. God's plan for bring His Kingdom about in our world centers on the responsibility He gave us through Christ's death and resurrection to believe ON the Name and take back what He already defeated the devil to pay for. Peter says to the man who was lame since birth in Act...

In this message, we explore the difference between believing in Jesus and believing in the name of Jesus. The early church preached about the Kingdom of God in Jesus’ name, but today, this powerful teaching is often overlooked. Believing in the name of Jesus means trusting that His name holds the same authority and power as if He were physically present. This faith is essential for salvation and w...

In "Leading a Generation of Paradox," Pastor Tim Elmore dives into the challenges facing today's youth. They live in a paradox—exposed to vast amounts of information at younger ages, yet lacking the depth of understanding that comes from real-life experience. Proverbs 4:7 tells us, "The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." But how do we help our...

This week's message explores the incredible power and authority Jesus gave us as believers. After His resurrection and ascension to the right hand of the Father (Ephesians 1:20-21), He equipped us to be His hands and feet on earth. As His representatives, we are empowered to perform signs and wonders in His name—healing the sick, casting out demons, speaking in tongues, and more (Mark 16:17-18). T...

In this powerful sermon titled The Kingdom of God and Politics, Pastor Duane Vander Klok takes on the important task of aligning key political issues with biblical truth. Speaking with authority and clarity, he explores the stances of American political parties on the sanctity of life, foreign relations with Israel, and LGBTQ+ lifestyles. Without condemnation or judgment, Pastor Duane addresses th...

What does it really mean to know Jesus? In this message from Pastor Jared Blauwkamp we dive into the life-changing power of a personal relationship with Christ. While John 3:16 may be the most well-known verse in the Bible—"For God so loved the world..."—we take a closer look to see if God has something new for us to learn from this timeless scripture. This message is for anyone who’s ready to mov...

In this morning's message from Pastor Rick Renner he shares how the Holy Spirit equips us for spiritual battles. We don't have to earn or work for the armor of God—it’s freely given. As Ephesians 6:11 says, "Put on the full armor of God," or "clothe yourself", reminding us that God has already provided what we need, we just have to settle into our clothes and get comfortable!

During the 11am Service, Pastor Rick Renner expands on his 9am message about accepting the Armor of God from the Holy Spirit. He dives deeper into the spiritual battle for your mind and how God’s armor helps us tear down the strongholds that keep us from living in freedom. These strongholds can be doubts, fears, or habits that the enemy uses to keep us bound, but with the power of the Holy Spirit,...

Victory Equation: How Celebrations Replace Fear with Gratitude and Triumph In this message, we explore how celebrations create a formula for victory, where gratitude overcomes fear and leads to triumph. God’s appointed feasts in the Old Testament were designed to cultivate gratitude, defeat fear, and help His people remember His goodness. Just like Psalm 23:5 says, "You prepare a table before me i...

Greatness follows when we listen to the divine inspiration that God places in our hearts to do the work that pleases and glorifies Him. When we serve, we build The Kingdom of God, and we store up riches in Heaven. Jesus tells us in Matthew Chapter 6 that where our treasure is, there our Hearts will be also. Earthly Greatness will always fade. Greatness in God's Kingdom is eternal.

God's will for us is to be whole, healthy, and healed. Just as Jesus healed all who were sick in the Bible, healing is available to you by faith. Through His sacrifice on the cross, Jesus made healing a reality for all who believe. Embrace this promise and receive your healing today.

We all go through adversity. The Bible reminds us that we need to overcome challenges with unwavering faith and action. Strength is forged in private moments of faith and perseverance. You win that victory as you're meditating on the Word of God, as you're praying, and as you're seeking God. With those private victories, they will shine in the public and be your testimony!

It is time to be honest with yourself because we don't live in a time where we can live just an ordinary life. We have been given the gift by Jesus' Blood to live extraordinary. It is time we take what God has given us which is abundance, to be affective in changing the world. Listen to this message from Steve Hage and start living this extraordinary life that God has for us!

Why does it seem evil is winning over good? That we live in a more violent, sexual culture where depression, anxiety, loneliness is taking over our young people? How do we reach this emerging generation and offer them hope? Pastor Steve Hage delivers a powerful message about the importance of living abundantly to impact our culture. John 10:10 says, "The thief does not come except to steal, and to...

To be devoured by the enemy, we have to let the devil in. One of the ways he is able to bring a stronghold into your life is through unforgiveness. When we don’t forgive it puts a root of bitterness inside us that doesn’t necessary hurt the person we haven’t forgave but it hurts us on the inside. In this message, pastor talks about how forgiveness can help us have a better and healthier aspect in...

One decision you make can change the course of your life! Therefore, it is essential to approach each day with wisdom. Wisdom is the ultimate tool for every aspect of life. True wisdom lies in recognizing and following God's will in your life. Once you grasp this concept, you will make wiser choices and lead a more enriching life in Christ.

Do you ever feel like you are not good enough? That what you have done in the past makes you unqualified? When you are redeemed by Jesus, He has made you qualified like you have done nothing wrong. Ignore the enemy's deceitful words of inadequacy and instead, turn to the Word and assure your mind to the authority you have in Christ!!

Habits can shape much of our life. They can lead us into a healthy and prosperous existence or they can destroy us and ruin the God given trajectory of our life. Pastor David Martin encourages us to to think about our habits consciously, identify the habits that are bad, replace them with good habits and then with God become accountable to these new habits.

What you think about God, and what you think about yourself can destroy your life if left unchecked. The world would have us receive the light from culture and technology and Hollywood. But we have to grab hold of all the biblical truth we can and listen for God to speak to us about His identity and ours and partner the two together to move forward in life as healthy and whole individuals. God's d...

Satan wants to keep your from your destiny. The devil knows exactly what you are capable of and he is threatened and fears you discovering who it is that you were created and redeemed to be. Between distractions and getting you to pursue things that God hasn't planned for your to run after, the enemy will try anything and everything to prevent you from walking in all that God has for your life.

We are aware that both God and the devil have plans for our lives. While God's plan is good, the devil's intentions are the opposite. Pastor Duane addresses the devil's tactics, urging us not to give up, but to rise up and claim the victory we have through Jesus.

It is God's will, nature and character to bring healing to your life. Wether that is physical, emotional or spiritual healing, His heart is for your to experience wholeness in every area of your life. Let's partner with God through His word, prayer and faith to receive all that He died to give us.