Sermons from the West Michigan congregation

When God Calls

West Michigan
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

West Michigan
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

West Michigan
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)

West Michigan
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)

West Michigan
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

West Michigan
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?

West Michigan
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.

Men Wanted for the Work of God

West Michigan
Given by Chris Moen
June 7, 2025

This message is about grooming men for the work of God. For decades in Western culture there has been a demeaning of men, and the popular byword has been "toxic masculinity." The real culprit is lack of godly training and sinful behaviors. In addition, there has been a serious decline in male leadership in Christian churches everywhere. Three...

Bridging The Gap

West Michigan
Given by Bruce Rivers
June 1, 2025

A review of the steps we must continue to implement to fulfill our role as firstfruits from the prospective of building a bridge to the kingdom.

What Hath God Wrought?

West Michigan
Given by Chris Moen
June 1, 2025

This message reviews the understanding of what the Feast of Pentecost signifies. While we look at "what great things God has done for His people," we'll see the benefits of the Holy Spirit for the firstfruits of this age, and eventually for all of humanity.

It's All About Life

West Michigan
Given by Chris Moen
May 24, 2025

This sermon titled “It’s All About Life!” shares some of the wonderful concepts about what God is doing with His prize creation—humanity—to perpetuate life through eternity. God is described as the Master Potter, the designer of all physical things in the entire universe. He created the laws of science in physics, and so science and religion must co-exist in beautiful...

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

West Michigan
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

West Michigan
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

West Michigan
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

West Michigan
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.