Sermons from the West Michigan congregation

Bible Study - Where is God's Temple Today? Part 2

Given by Chris Moen
May 10, 2025

In this Bible study, part-2 of 3, we'll go more in-depth on the symbolism of the physical temples in Ancient Israel, and how they pointed to the New Covenant.

Children are God's Heritage

Given by Chris Moen
May 10, 2025

This message shares three areas that focus on the heritage that parents are to pass along to their children. The message is also for grandparents, children, teens and young adults. The three areas include praying, modeling and cultivating strong relationships for success in this life and for preparation for the next.

Being Groomed Today

Given by Chris Moen
May 3, 2025

This sermon explores principles of godly leadership. Since we've been called to fulfil God's destiny of helping govern the societies of the world, we'll glean from a few examples of good leadership from people like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Moses and Christ Himself.

Put Off the Old and Put on The New

Given by Bruce Rivers
April 19, 2025

A message on one aspect of the meaning of this Feast Day using the illustration of putting off the "old man" and putting on the "new." What does that mean for us as we go forward from here today.

The Hope of Rescue

Given by Chris Moen
April 19, 2025

This Unleavened Bread sermon is about the deliverance of God's people anciently, today and in the future, and what are the conditions for such rescues. Because of sin, God had to temporarily postpone His plan to make Ancient Israel a holy nation to be admired and imitated by all other nations. God still has that covenant to fulfil when Christ...

Am I Holy?

Given by Chris Moen
April 13, 2025

God tells us "Be holy for I am Holy." What does that look like? We live in a world that defines its own holiness, but is quite different from God's standard and expectations. This sermon shares three physical properties of leaven and the spiritual lessons we can learn from them.

The Tabernacle and Temple Symbols - Bible Study

Given by Chris Moen
April 12, 2025

This 40-minute slide presentation takes a visual tour through some of the prominent features of the tabernacle in the wilderness and Solomon's temple. The artist's renditions of these 23 images are non-copywrited, free use.

Self-Righteousness: What Does it Look Like?

Given by Chris Moen
April 5, 2025

Could the weakness of the Laodicean brethren have included the sin of self-righteousness? What are some characteristics of self-righteousness? This sermon shares four observations of what self-righteousness looks like, and the remedy for it.

What's Wrong with Being a Sheep?

Given by Stan Grabowski
March 29, 2025

"Don't be a sheep!" This is often used as an insult in the world today. Saying someone is a sheep indicates they are weak followers. Mindless. But aren't we called to be sheep? How does the Bible look at being a sheep? As Christians, we should be sheep and also work to become proper shepherds.

Created in the Image and Likeness of God

Given by Chris Leyden
March 29, 2025

Deep dive into Genesis 1:26. Considering what it means to be created in the image and likeness of God and what that means for us as we prepare for the Passover.

Passover Perspectives

Given by Chris Moen
March 22, 2025

This sermon looks at four pre-Passover perspectives. We consider a time to reflect on the meaning of the ceremony, how humility is key in preparation, the exercise of searching out our personal weaknesses, and the practice of judging ourselves in view of Christ's perfect character. This message is about annually renewing the covenant we made at baptism.

The Debtors' Prison

Given by Chris Moen
March 15, 2025

A Biblical principle on forgiveness that comes into particular focus as we near Passover each year. We explore the parable of the king who cancelled a large debt owed him (Matthew 18:23). The keynote verse is "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you" (Matthew 6:14).

The Ark of the Covenant-Its Heritage and Mysteries

Given by Chris Moen
March 15, 2025

In this Bible Study, we will look at some of the history and symbolism of the Ark of The Covenant. It had various names including The Ark of the Covenant of the LORD. It was central to religious life in Ancient Israel.

Bring Every Thought Into Captivity

Given by Michael Hanisko
March 8, 2025

What does it mean to be pure in heart? A pre-Passover sermon.

Who Do Men Say That I Am?

Given by Chris Moen
February 22, 2025

Five proofs, mostly from the Books of John of who Jesus Christ was--that He was more than a mere man when he walked the earth, and that He is the same yesterday, today and forever. A pre-Passover sermon.