Sermons from the West Michigan congregation

Aspiring to Faithfulness

West Michigan
Given by Bruce Rivers
May 24, 2026

This message focuses on one attribute of the fruit of God's Spirit - faithfulness. The importance of how it works in us and our part in enabling it to grow in us as part of God's firstfruits.

Expect the Unexpected

West Michigan
Given by Chris Moen
May 24, 2026

This Pentecost message will share several NT story lines for us all to consider and to expect the unexpected from God.

Counting Our Progress to Pentecost

West Michigan
Given by Ian Neal
May 23, 2026

Pentecost is the only Holy Day that is not given a fixed date on the Hebrew calendar. Instead, we are commanded to count the days to the observance. How do we perform this counting? What can we learn from this exercise?

Prize Your Calling

West Michigan
Given by Chris Moen
May 16, 2026

This sermon, in five points, will answer three questions: Do we appreciate our calling? What is the basis of our being called? Do we know the privileges and responsibilities of our calling?

The Meaning of Pentecost

West Michigan
Given by Chris Moen
May 16, 2026

This brief Bible study reviews some of the elements of the meaning of Pentecost emphasizing the term firstfruits throughout the New Testament as well as the promise from the Father--the Holy Spirit.

A Kind of Firstfruits

West Michigan
Given by Michael Hanisko
May 9, 2026

This sermon addresses the questions of Why are Christians called “A Kind of Firstfruits” In James 1:18? Why is this name such an appropriate name for Christians? Why do we associate “Firstfruits” with the Feast of Pentecost?

A History of Counting to Pentecost

West Michigan
Given by Chris Moen
April 18, 2026

This Bible study takes a simple look at the principle of counting 50 days from the wavesheaf offering in Leviticus 23 verses 15 and 16. It also explains why normative Jewish practice counts the 50 days differently than we do.

Look Straight Ahead

West Michigan
Given by Chris Moen
April 9, 2026

Proverbs 4:25 tells us to look straight ahead. This Unleavened Bread message is about God’s instruction for us not look back to spiritual Egypt, but to stay on the narrow path that leads to life.

Are You Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs?

West Michigan
Given by Ian Neal
April 8, 2026

The Days of Unleavened Bread remind us not only to remove sin, but also of the blessings God gives us as we do, one of which is a sound mind. By having a sound mind, we can live with purpose, direction, and discipline as we seek His Kingdom.

Look Straight Ahead

West Michigan
Given by Chris Moen
April 8, 2026

Proverbs 4:25 tells us to look straight ahead. This Unleavened Bread message is about God’s instruction for us not look back to spiritual Egypt, but to stay on the narrow path that leads to life.

Join the Resistance!

West Michigan
Given by Bruce Rivers
April 8, 2026

As we think about our spiritual condition after focusing on removing leaven from our lives, we are going to explore our responsibility to actively resist the source of all evil as we go forth from here.

One People, One Cause, One Bread

West Michigan
Given by Chris Moen
April 2, 2026

On this First Day of Unleavened Bread we are reminded that we've been called as One People, to One Cause, partaking of One Bread.

Remembering Our Roots!

West Michigan
Given by Bruce Rivers
March 21, 2026

A pre-Passover message focused on repentance. Think back to the time when you were called, when your mind was first opened to the truth and you understood the you needed to repent. Using that as a benchmark, consider how far you have come, where you are today, and the effort still needed to recognize and remove spiritual leaven from our...

The NOT Desperately Wicked Heart

West Michigan
Given by Stan Grabowski
March 21, 2026

When someone says "just follow your heart," we often default to Jeremiah 17:9 which says "The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked." So should we as Christians never trust our hearts? Or is there more to the subject? In this Bible study we'll take a look into the normal human heart versus the one...

First, Think Right, and Then Do Right

West Michigan
Given by Michael Hanisko
March 14, 2026

This sermon examines one of the 10 Commandments that focuses on thought more than behavior--the 10th Commandment. The upcoming spring Holy Day season reminds us that covetousness, wrong thinking that leads to wrong action, can be rooted out.