Sermons from the West Michigan congregation

Focus on the Word

Given by Bruce Rivers
August 30, 2025

This message reviews the unique nature and importance of the infallible word of God. It is God inspired and the only source of absolute truth and the standard we must build our lives on.

Escaping the Escape Room / Seeking First the Kingdom

Given by Chris Leyden
August 30, 2025

This message explores the similarities between escaping an escape room to that of seeking first the kingdom, the theme for this years COGWA Youth Camps.

Is This the Only Day?

Given by Chris Moen
August 23, 2025

This sermon explores the unique belief of the Church of God, from what the Bible clearly shows, that this is not the only day of salvation for vast numbers of people.

Are You a Living Sacrifice?

Given by Chris Moen
August 16, 2025

This sermon covers the concept of what it means to be a living sacrifice. Three broad areas from Scripture show us what is pleasing to God.

Where is Israel Today? Part 2 - Jacob's Coming Test

Given by Chris Moen
August 16, 2025

Jacob's coming test is about the time of Jacob's trouble if the current combined populations of the descendants of Ephraim and Manasseh (490 million) do not undergo a large-scale turnaround from their decline into sin. The message of warning and hope will continue to urge these nations to repent. God predicts the outcomes when they won't change, and a flashpoint is...

Five Signs of a Healthy Family

Given by Chris Moen
August 2, 2025

The term dysfunctional family has become very prevalent in modern psychological jargon, but with God’s instructions we make sure we are striving to have functional families. Based on Eph. 5:22 – 6:4, Rom. 12:9-13 Paul speaks broadly to how to meet the emotional needs of our family members and other loved ones, for healthy, fulfilling relationships. There are points drawn from the bes...

The Best Time to Plant

Given by Chris Moen
July 26, 2025

Prophecy points to difficult times ahead for the Israel of the Bible due to her mounting sins. In the midst of national decline, this message focuses on God's words of hope and a continuation of planning for our futures in the current society we live in.

Where is Israel Today? Part 1

Given by Chris Moen
July 19, 2025

In this Bible study, we'll explore some of the prophecies surrounding the "house of Israel" in today's world, and why these prophecies are so important to know.

When God Calls

Given by Bruce Rivers
July 19, 2025

This sermon looks at the different ways God interacted with those individuals He chose to work with in Old Testament times and contrasts that with the way He interacts with those He calls today. The emphasis is on the need to respond to that interaction. This encourages us to appreciate the blessing of our calling.

Our Example - A Lasting Inheritance

Given by Chris Leyden
July 12, 2025

We have an important responsibility as future family members of the Kingdom of God...to teach and pass on what we know and believe to our children. To leave them a lasting inheritance by way of our example. This split sermon explores this topic.

We Have but One Life to Live

Given by Chris Moen
July 12, 2025

In this split sermon we look at how we were called to stand firm in a culture and a society that should be morally and spiritually foreign to us, and to be a living example to others as ambassadors of a future country and kingdom.

The Power to Influence (Split Sermon)

Given by Marty Miller
July 5, 2025

The rise of social media influencers has impacted our culture. Some use it for good and others for self gain. God has called us to be influencers. What can we learn from Biblical and historical examples of influencers. How can we become successful at influencing people in godliness?

To Judge for The Lord Eternal (Split Sermon)

Given by Chris Moen
July 5, 2025

King Jehoshaphat instructed the judges of Judah to "Take heed to what you are doing, for you do not judge for man but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment.” What does it mean to “judge for the LORD,” and how does this principle implicate you and me? This split sermon will examine this state...

The Five S's of Our Christian Lives

Given by Stan Grabowski
June 28, 2025

After WWII Japan had the daunting task of rebuilding its economy and industries. One thing it used to become a leader in manufacturing and technology was Lean Manufacturing and 5S - Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain. We will look at these 5 S's and apply them to our Christian lives.

What Does God the Father Do?

Given by Michael Hanisko
June 14, 2025

This sermon explores five statements that list some of the things God the Father has been actively doing. God speaks of five steps in Romans 8:28-30 in His plan of salvation that lead to eternal life: He foreknew, predestined, called, justified and glorified those who will be in His kingdom forever.