Trinity | Big Rapids Campus

To be an influence to others we must first have Gospel Fluency. Focusing on the creation, specifically of humans in the image of God. This addresses why there is a longing in everyone of us to live up to who we

Preaching the Gospel to ourselves everyday using the 5 Solar of the Reformation.

Today, Pastor Gary explores with us 1 Corinthians 10:23—11:1. The issue for the Corinthians was whether to eat meat that had been offered to idols in pagan temples. We don’t face the identical issue, but the principles taught by Paul provide us with practical guidance in “choosing the best to make the most.”

1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Looking at Judges 4-5, we will consider how we sow as followers. As we face overwhelming odds, we need to sow a willingness and faithfulness to heed the call to serve among the ranks of the Lord’s servants. We want to make sure we are NOT going to reap the cursed shame of being gutless and faithless followers.

Today, Pastor Gerhard deBock encourages us to reflect on our daily choices. These “forks” in road will lead us to broken hearts or to “single hearts” that remain focused on Christ. Our “heart-choices” are cri􀀁cal, whether we are singles or marrieds. If any of us who are followers of Jesus lose our “single-heartedness,” the results will be anything but “fun.” Let’s sow to the Spirit and reap the fru...

The Law of Sowing and Reaping

Today, Pastor Gerhard deBock shares with us how NOT to sow the wind and reap the whirlwind with our older children. It is so easy to get trapped in the death spiral of unresolved conflict that tempts us to make unwise choices as parents. We will be seeking practical insights on how to break out of the vortex and sow for ourselves righteousness, reaping steadfast love.

How to sow as parents of younger children. God has called, authorized, equipped and modeled for us how to wisely plant in our kids lives. Following God’s plan will have the strongest impact toward reaping the yield of tender and humble-hearted children who seek after God. Even for those who are not parenting younger children, the insights will help us see if we ourselves have learned the lessons o...

An overview introduction to the many passages that refer to the law of sowing and reaping, exploring how we yearn to be able to break this law. But we are broken ourselves, finding ourselves completely dependent upon God's grace and mercy. Galatians 5-6; cf. Ps. 81:11-12

Never go alone. It started with a simple invitation from Jesus, and it continues by way of a simple invitation...to have others join us in becoming now a people of Gospel INfluence. We gain greater gospe influence when we immerse ourselves in community that regularly remembers, recites, and rehearses the good news of Jesus into the everyday stuff of life. Scripture Rederences: Matt. 4:18-22; Luke...

Courageously Making the Most of every Opportunity to Connect Peoples' Stories with God's Story

Becoming a Person of INfluence who INtentionally seeks to connect God's story with his/her own story with others' stories

"The Devil is your father" - John 8:44

"Depart from me, I never knew you" - Matt. 25:41

"If you don't forgive from your heart" - Matthew 18:22, 35

"Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man" - John 6:52-58

"Before Abraham was, I am" - John 8:58

Who is my mother?

"Cut off your hand" - Mt 8:18-22

"Your sins are forgiven" - Mt. 9:6-8

Accepting Christ commission and understanding our enemy