Sermons

Sunday, July 30, 2017 Scripture: Psalm 102-1-11 & Genesis 16:7-15 Rev. Jill VanderWal “We recall with ease the narratives of scripture that include a triumphant climax— a battle won, a giant slain, chariots swallowed by the sea. But for all its glory and grandeur, the Bible contains a

Sunday, July 23, 2017 Scripture: Psalm 19:1-9 & Genesis 15:1-6 Rev. Jill VanderWal A few years ago when reading a book called Spiritual Parenting with other moms, the author posed the question, “do you understand the Big story of God in the Bible?” I believe God invites us to live his BIG

Sunday, July 16, 2017 Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20 & Genesis 6:1-8 Rev. Troy Hauser Brydon A Confession I took Hebrew during my second year at Princeton Seminary. I loved the class. The professor, Dr. Seow, not only wrote the book teaching us how to learn Hebrew but also made working

Sunday, July 9, 2017 Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 & Genesis 4:1-16 Rev. Troy Hauser Brydon Last week we stopped where everything in creation was in great shape. The man and the woman were living in the Garden of Eden with all the plants and the animals. God would check in with them in t

Sunday, July 2, 2017 Scripture: Psalm 33:6-22 & Genesis 2:4b-9 Rev. Troy Hauser Brydon Update Many of you have been asking, so I want to give you an update date on my family’s transition to Grand Haven. It has felt never ending, but the good news is that it is almost over. Finally! Early

Sunday, June 25, 2017 Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 & Acts 15:1-21 Sermon: Par for the Course Rev. Jill VanderWal A Baptist pastor decides to play hooky on a Sunday to play golf. He’s playing the best golf of his life when an angel asks God, “Are you going to let this slide? Do

Sunday, June 18, 2017 Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34 & Acts 10:1-16 Rev. Troy Hauser Brydon Since our Practicing Faith series has had us jumping all over Acts, I want to take just a moment to put today’s story into its context. Acts begins with Jesus telling his disciples to wait for the Holy

Sunday, June 11, 2017 Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Rev. Jill VanderWal During my time in youth ministry I discipled a group of young women for over four years.  One Sunday evening we met for our study time and they were so excited to tell me about the events of the previous night. We baptized Emma!

Sunday, June 4, 2017 Scripture: Joel 2:28-32 & Acts 2:1-11, 37-42 Rev. Troy Hauser Brydon Only 52 days ago, I wasn’t strong enough. 52 days. It’s not a very long time, but to me it’s felt like forever. So much has happened, and it’s hard to even put it into words. I was at the Passover meal