60 acast.com Discovery Church Talks http://discoverycrc.com/ en All rights reserved sermon Discovery Church: Grand Rapids We are a gathering of people who connect deeply, follow intentionally, and serve justly—all with God and each other. We are a gathering of imperfect people in Cutlerville, MI who have been and are being changed by the work of God in us.


Beginning November of 2024, most sermons are preached by Pastor Neil Jasperse, our Specialized Transitional Minister. Before that time, Pastor Tim Vink for a few weeks, and then Pastor Paul Sausser, our previous lead pastor, who is now deceased.

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]]> We are a gathering of imperfect people in Cutlerville, MI who have been and are being changed by the work of God in us.


Beginning November of 2024, most sermons are preached by Pastor Neil Jasperse, our Specialized Transitional Minister. Before that time, Pastor Tim Vink for a few weeks, and then Pastor Paul Sausser, our previous lead pastor, who is now deceased.

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]]> false Discovery Church: Grand Rapids ahna.terpstra@gmail.com 6433506fa20c25001252a675 discovery-church-grand-rapids https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:439335363/sounds.rss episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6433506fa20c25001252a675/show-cover.jpg http://discoverycrc.com/ Discovery Church Talks https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6433506fa20c25001252a675 Simply Inseparable Simply Inseparable Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:01:21 GMT 23:12 68abb5ddde10ce2ec1155709 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/08/25/simply-inseparable/ 68abb5ddde10ce2ec1155709 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full Romans 8:35-39

Human experience brings the pain of separation, but nothing can separate us from the love of Christ.


This is Pastor Neil Jasperse's final service, as Discovery's transition period is over. Next, Pastor Mary Sterenberg will step into the lead pastor role.


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]]> Romans 8:35-39

Human experience brings the pain of separation, but nothing can separate us from the love of Christ.


This is Pastor Neil Jasperse's final service, as Discovery's transition period is over. Next, Pastor Mary Sterenberg will step into the lead pastor role.


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]]> The Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control The Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:01:25 GMT 28:55 68a26d55bf1254c505f203b9 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/08/17/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-self-control/ 68a26d55bf1254c505f203b9 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full 5 Luke 4:1-13; Galatians 5:22-23

Self-control is needed to make the most of life.


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]]> Luke 4:1-13; Galatians 5:22-23

Self-control is needed to make the most of life.


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]]> The Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness The Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:20:11 GMT 30:12 6898e2dbc952cf59780c032c false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/08/10/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-goodness/ 6898e2dbc952cf59780c032c 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full 4 Mark 3:1-6; Galatians 5:19-23

Goodness is being what you are supposed to be.


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]]> Mark 3:1-6; Galatians 5:19-23

Goodness is being what you are supposed to be.


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]]> The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:43:57 GMT 26:24 6890024c4c7681cc0ec77370 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/08/04/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-kindness/ 6890024c4c7681cc0ec77370 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full 3 Luke 7:11-15; Galatians 5:19-23

Love is kind: it shows an interest in others that is helpful.


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]]> Luke 7:11-15; Galatians 5:19-23

Love is kind: it shows an interest in others that is helpful.


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]]> Never Alone Never Alone Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:16:14 GMT 32:12 6887cc7e6e658a8b3c74a9e2 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/07/28/never-alone/ 6887cc7e6e658a8b3c74a9e2 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Pastor Mary Sterenberg full John 14:12-27

God’s provision for us is so amazing. He sends Jesus to be on this earth for a short time, then He sends His Spirit to be with us always and forever. Jesus says, “do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Jesus asks the Father to send us another, just like Him, to be with us always. To be our advocate, our comforter, our peace, our counselor, our encourager, and our ever-present coach. He will be with us wherever we go.


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]]> John 14:12-27

God’s provision for us is so amazing. He sends Jesus to be on this earth for a short time, then He sends His Spirit to be with us always and forever. Jesus says, “do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Jesus asks the Father to send us another, just like Him, to be with us always. To be our advocate, our comforter, our peace, our counselor, our encourager, and our ever-present coach. He will be with us wherever we go.


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]]> The Fruit of the Spirit: Patience The Fruit of the Spirit: Patience Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:17:38 GMT 27:50 687fd5bee0a86cc3ab0a7669 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/07/22/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-patience/ 687fd5bee0a86cc3ab0a7669 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full 2 Mark 14:66-72; John 21:15-17; Galatians 5:22-23

The Spirit develops patience in God’s people- being long-tempered.


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]]> Mark 14:66-72; John 21:15-17; Galatians 5:22-23

The Spirit develops patience in God’s people- being long-tempered.


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]]> The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:03:00 GMT 32:19 68744934ea74e132fb9040d0 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/07/13/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-joy/ 68744934ea74e132fb9040d0 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full 1 Luke 10:1-2; 17-21; Galatians 5:22-23

The Spirit ripens joy in us: a deep gladness stemming from the gospel.


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]]> Luke 10:1-2; 17-21; Galatians 5:22-23

The Spirit ripens joy in us: a deep gladness stemming from the gospel.


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]]> The Restorative Mission of Jesus The Restorative Mission of Jesus Mon, 07 Jul 2025 01:10:41 GMT 43:08 686b1e9155be9a8069550762 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/07/07/the-restorative-mission-of-jesus/ 686b1e9155be9a8069550762 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Guest Preacher Ryan Waalkes full Isaiah 61:1-6

We will look at how Jesus’ mission was inherently restorative, and how he empowers us to live out the same in the world around us.


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]]> Isaiah 61:1-6

We will look at how Jesus’ mission was inherently restorative, and how he empowers us to live out the same in the world around us.


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]]> Encourage One Another Encourage One Another Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:49:55 GMT 27:28 6861d1239951fac41bb4cb78 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/06/29/encourage-one-another-2/ 6861d1239951fac41bb4cb78 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full I Thessalonians 5:9-11

We are to cheer one another to carry on in the face of weariness and hardships.


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]]> I Thessalonians 5:9-11

We are to cheer one another to carry on in the face of weariness and hardships.


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]]> No Fear Here No Fear Here Mon, 23 Jun 2025 01:03:41 GMT 34:04 6858a7eac1af62f02754c8e2 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/06/23/no-fear-here/ 6858a7eac1af62f02754c8e2 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Pastor Mary Sterenberg full Luke 12:22-24

God tenderly and lovingly cares for His little flock, replacing fear and worry with His Kingdom purposes. “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.”


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]]> Luke 12:22-24

God tenderly and lovingly cares for His little flock, replacing fear and worry with His Kingdom purposes. “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.”


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]]> God in Three Persons? God in Three Persons? Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:28:30 GMT 24:44 68574e2bcb9b8b85b923534f false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/06/21/god-in-three-persons/ 68574e2bcb9b8b85b923534f 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Trinity Sunday full Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Mark 1:1-11

We worship three divine persons who are one in love and purpose, word + work.


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]]> Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Mark 1:1-11

We worship three divine persons who are one in love and purpose, word + work.


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]]> Keep in Step with the Spirit Keep in Step with the Spirit Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:37:54 GMT 28:20 6845bc631dd9d3b33f3b400c false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/06/08/keep-in-step-with-the-spirit/ 6845bc631dd9d3b33f3b400c 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Pentecost full Galatians 5:25; Acts 8:26-39

The Spirit is full of energy + action; we are called to keep in step with the Spirit.


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]]> Galatians 5:25; Acts 8:26-39

The Spirit is full of energy + action; we are called to keep in step with the Spirit.


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]]> Where You Sit Matters Where You Sit Matters Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:50:58 GMT 28:12 683f4412a73556324a134374 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/06/01/where-you-sit-matters/ 683f4412a73556324a134374 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full Luke 24:50-53; Ephesians 2:1-7

When Jesus ascended, God seated us with him in the heavenly realms—already!


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]]> Luke 24:50-53; Ephesians 2:1-7

When Jesus ascended, God seated us with him in the heavenly realms—already!


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]]> El Olam: The Everlasting God El Olam: The Everlasting God Mon, 19 May 2025 01:25:50 GMT 28:49 682a889de8a66fad6d8bb45c false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/05/19/el-olam-the-everlasting-god/ 682a889de8a66fad6d8bb45c 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full Genesis 21:22-34

In response to God’s protection and provision, Abraham called on God with the name “El Olam,” meaning Everlasting God.


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]]> Genesis 21:22-34

In response to God’s protection and provision, Abraham called on God with the name “El Olam,” meaning Everlasting God.


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]]> Love Is Not Self-Seeking Love Is Not Self-Seeking Mon, 12 May 2025 01:51:18 GMT 26:46 68215416ca72734652f50fd5 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/05/12/love-is-not-self-seeking/ 68215416ca72734652f50fd5 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full Luke 10:30-35; I Corinthians 13:4-8a

Love looks not only to its own interests, but also the interests of others.


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]]> Luke 10:30-35; I Corinthians 13:4-8a

Love looks not only to its own interests, but also the interests of others.


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]]> Where Does Our Help Come From? Where Does Our Help Come From? Sun, 04 May 2025 23:34:05 GMT 26:12 6817f96ba1c12fc2996c2f13 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/05/04/where-does-our-help-come-from/ 6817f96ba1c12fc2996c2f13 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full Psalm 121

Just as pilgrims were on a sometimes difficult journey to Jerusalem, so too Discovery Church is on a journey with some uncertainty and difficulty right now.

Both then and now, God is our help: in all things, at all times.


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]]> Psalm 121

Just as pilgrims were on a sometimes difficult journey to Jerusalem, so too Discovery Church is on a journey with some uncertainty and difficulty right now.

Both then and now, God is our help: in all things, at all times.


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]]> Living Hope Living Hope Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:40:34 GMT 32:29 680ece80175ad62710080257 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/04/28/living-hope/ 680ece80175ad62710080257 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Pastor Mary Sterenberg full Luke 24:13-35

Jesus reveals Himself to two travelers on the road to Emmaus, meeting them where they are, amid their grief, confusion, and deep disappointment. The resurrected Christ brings hope and clarity to them, and He brings living hope and clarity to us whatever our circumstances.


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]]> Luke 24:13-35

Jesus reveals Himself to two travelers on the road to Emmaus, meeting them where they are, amid their grief, confusion, and deep disappointment. The resurrected Christ brings hope and clarity to them, and He brings living hope and clarity to us whatever our circumstances.


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]]> Resurrection Power Resurrection Power Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:54:16 GMT 26:40 680597361aabee4d38951a99 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/04/21/resurrection-power/ 680597361aabee4d38951a99 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full Matthew 28:1-7; Philippians 3:7-11

God provides us the same awesome power that raised Jesus from the dead.


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]]> Matthew 28:1-7; Philippians 3:7-11

God provides us the same awesome power that raised Jesus from the dead.


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]]> The Substitute The Substitute Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:46:54 GMT 26:26 67fc5afed5ed0d5b9d752219 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/04/14/the-substitute/ 67fc5afed5ed0d5b9d752219 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full Romans 5:6-8

When Jesus died on the cross he acted as a substitute for us in bearing divine punishment on our sins.


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]]> Romans 5:6-8

When Jesus died on the cross he acted as a substitute for us in bearing divine punishment on our sins.


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]]> Deny Yourself Deny Yourself Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:06:24 GMT 29:27 67f2d0b0849829563b7f69ac false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/04/06/deny-yourself/ 67f2d0b0849829563b7f69ac 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full Mark 8:27-37

If anyone would come after Jesus and all his blessings, they must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Jesus.


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]]> Mark 8:27-37

If anyone would come after Jesus and all his blessings, they must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Jesus.


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]]> The Disabled Man The Disabled Man Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:55:15 GMT 28:55 67e9e7f0fb25a5be593a5f01 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/03/31/the-disabled-man/ 67e9e7f0fb25a5be593a5f01 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Encounters with Jesus full 7 John 5:1-15

Jesus shows grace to a disabled and lonely man—a grace which seeks and heals.


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]]> John 5:1-15

Jesus shows grace to a disabled and lonely man—a grace which seeks and heals.


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]]> The Royal Official The Royal Official Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:14:51 GMT 27:28 67e05dab511f1304b0e335c3 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/03/23/the-royal-official/ 67e05dab511f1304b0e335c3 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Encounters with Jesus full 6 John 4:46-54

In coming to Jesus, the royal official receives healing for his son and eternal life for himself and his entire household.


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]]> John 4:46-54

In coming to Jesus, the royal official receives healing for his son and eternal life for himself and his entire household.


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]]> I Love to Tell the Story! How Testimonies Bless the Body of Christ I Love to Tell the Story! How Testimonies Bless the Body of Christ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:26:26 GMT 41:16 67d76c3134deae95a504cc8c false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/03/17/i-love-to-tell-the-story/ 67d76c3134deae95a504cc8c 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Guest Preacher Rev. Linda Rogge-Rubingh full Psalm 107:1-3; 21-22 and Ephesians 4:1-6

The last prayer Jesus prayed before he was arrested was for all who loved and followed him to “be brought into complete unity.” In the midst of disagreements and disunity that feel worse than ever in our current moment, the beautiful truth about the kingdom of God is that our testimonies of Jesus and his love bring unity in the Spirit like nothing else can.


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Rev. Linda Rogge-Rubingh, M.Div., LSW

Brighter Day Director, New City Kids

Linda Rogge-Rubingh is a proud New Jersey native and graduate of Old Dominion University, Princeton Theological Seminary and Rutgers University. Her passion is working in partnership with youth in under-resourced neighborhoods to interrupt trauma with life-giving experiences that support resilience.  


In 1994, Linda and her husband Trevor followed God’s call to bring transformation and justice to youth living in under-resourced communities and founded New City Kids in Jersey City, NJ. In 2011, Linda completed her MSW with an additional certification in violence against women and children (VAWC), and created the Brighter Day program at New City Kids. Brighter Day is a series of play-based trauma-informed classes and small groups addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs. In Brighter Day, youth collaborate together, support their peers, develop their voice, tell their stories, and learn critical body safety skills for their future. Linda also works on the New City Networks team providing pastoral care and trauma-informed training for its international partners.

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]]> Psalm 107:1-3; 21-22 and Ephesians 4:1-6

The last prayer Jesus prayed before he was arrested was for all who loved and followed him to “be brought into complete unity.” In the midst of disagreements and disunity that feel worse than ever in our current moment, the beautiful truth about the kingdom of God is that our testimonies of Jesus and his love bring unity in the Spirit like nothing else can.


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Rev. Linda Rogge-Rubingh, M.Div., LSW

Brighter Day Director, New City Kids

Linda Rogge-Rubingh is a proud New Jersey native and graduate of Old Dominion University, Princeton Theological Seminary and Rutgers University. Her passion is working in partnership with youth in under-resourced neighborhoods to interrupt trauma with life-giving experiences that support resilience.  


In 1994, Linda and her husband Trevor followed God’s call to bring transformation and justice to youth living in under-resourced communities and founded New City Kids in Jersey City, NJ. In 2011, Linda completed her MSW with an additional certification in violence against women and children (VAWC), and created the Brighter Day program at New City Kids. Brighter Day is a series of play-based trauma-informed classes and small groups addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs. In Brighter Day, youth collaborate together, support their peers, develop their voice, tell their stories, and learn critical body safety skills for their future. Linda also works on the New City Networks team providing pastoral care and trauma-informed training for its international partners.

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]]> The Samaritan Woman The Samaritan Woman Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:28:11 GMT 28:56 67ce2408a78612b49a88a5ab false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/03/09/the-samaritan-woman/ 67ce2408a78612b49a88a5ab 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Encounters with Jesus full 5 John 4:4-26

Jesus crosses many barriers to tell a Samaritan woman about living water.


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]]> John 4:4-26

Jesus crosses many barriers to tell a Samaritan woman about living water.


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]]> Nicodemus Nicodemus Sun, 02 Mar 2025 22:59:26 GMT 28:48 67c4e2caa02912270dc1cc0f false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/03/02/nicodemus/ 67c4e2caa02912270dc1cc0f 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Encounters with Jesus full 4 John 3:1-8

Jesus teaches Nicodemus that no one can enter the kingdom unless they are born again by the Spirit, who is like the wind, blowing where he pleases.


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]]> John 3:1-8

Jesus teaches Nicodemus that no one can enter the kingdom unless they are born again by the Spirit, who is like the wind, blowing where he pleases.


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]]> Who are the Workers? Who are the Workers? Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:50:06 GMT 23:03 67bb6ddec665638d47e15f95 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/02/23/who-are-the-workers/ 67bb6ddec665638d47e15f95 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Guest Preacher Rachel de Jong full Today we hear from guest preacher Rachel de Jong, a student at Calvin Seminary.


Matthew 9:35-38


In Matthew 9:35-38, we read the story of Jesus, traveling through towns and villages, preaching and teaching in the synagogues, healing the sick. Among these journeys, Jesus has compassion on the people, as they were like lost sheep, with no direction as would been seen with a shepherd. In response, Jesus tells his disciples that “the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few,” and instructs them to ask God for workers of the harvest. Who, in this message, does Jesus indicate are the workers? Who will reap the harvest, or be the shepherd among the sheep? How can the church today operate under such a message? 


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]]> Today we hear from guest preacher Rachel de Jong, a student at Calvin Seminary.


Matthew 9:35-38


In Matthew 9:35-38, we read the story of Jesus, traveling through towns and villages, preaching and teaching in the synagogues, healing the sick. Among these journeys, Jesus has compassion on the people, as they were like lost sheep, with no direction as would been seen with a shepherd. In response, Jesus tells his disciples that “the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few,” and instructs them to ask God for workers of the harvest. Who, in this message, does Jesus indicate are the workers? Who will reap the harvest, or be the shepherd among the sheep? How can the church today operate under such a message? 


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]]> The Temple Profiteer The Temple Profiteer Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:04:09 GMT 29:27 67b244b98fcb786175045a5a false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/02/16/the-temple-profiteer/ 67b244b98fcb786175045a5a 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Encounters with Jesus full 3 John 2:13-17

The temple profiteer learns that Jesus’ has a burning zeal for God’s purposes.


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]]> John 2:13-17

The temple profiteer learns that Jesus’ has a burning zeal for God’s purposes.


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]]> Teaching Forum: Same-Sex Marriage Teaching Forum: Same-Sex Marriage Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:01:14 GMT 1:18:53 67a96bfad89b772ae93b42fe false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/02/10/teaching-forum-same-sex-marriage/ 67a96bfad89b772ae93b42fe 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full

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]]> Meditation on Unity Meditation on Unity Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:00:03 GMT 16:30 67a96bb4505cb2a0a3793b21 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/02/10/meditation-on-unity/ 67a96bb4505cb2a0a3793b21 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full As we wrestle with disagreement over same-sex marriage, Pastor Neil offers a meditation on unity.

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]]> As we wrestle with disagreement over same-sex marriage, Pastor Neil offers a meditation on unity.

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]]> Mary Mary Sun, 02 Feb 2025 22:48:30 GMT 29:07 679ff63e90375a81fec36003 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/02/02/mary/ 679ff63e90375a81fec36003 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Encounters with Jesus full 2 John 2:1-11

Mary noticed a need she was helpless to meet, so she turned to Jesus for help.


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Mary noticed a need she was helpless to meet, so she turned to Jesus for help.


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]]> The First Disciples The First Disciples Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:07:44 GMT 42:29 6796ce50ae8b037c9185bd5f false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/01/27/the-first-disciples/ 6796ce50ae8b037c9185bd5f 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Encounters with Jesus full This week we're joined by guest preacher Ryan Waalkes from Bridge Street Ministries.

https://bsmgr.org/


Matthew 4:18-22

Jesus’ first disciples followed Jesus because they trusted he was who he said he was. And they continued to follow Jesus through hardship and uncertainty because they trusted that would fulfill what he promised.


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]]> This week we're joined by guest preacher Ryan Waalkes from Bridge Street Ministries.

https://bsmgr.org/


Matthew 4:18-22

Jesus’ first disciples followed Jesus because they trusted he was who he said he was. And they continued to follow Jesus through hardship and uncertainty because they trusted that would fulfill what he promised.


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]]> Nathanael Nathanael Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:01:39 GMT 28:16 678eaba35c9549fc001e819c false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/01/20/nathanael/ 678eaba35c9549fc001e819c 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Encounters with Jesus full 1 Pastor Neil Jasperse begins a new series called Encounters with Jesus.


John 1:43-51

When Nathanael comes to see Jesus, he finds that Jesus sees him, notices him, and knows him; in turn Jesus opens heaven for Nathanael to see.


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]]> Pastor Neil Jasperse begins a new series called Encounters with Jesus.


John 1:43-51

When Nathanael comes to see Jesus, he finds that Jesus sees him, notices him, and knows him; in turn Jesus opens heaven for Nathanael to see.


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]]> What We Know about Eternal Life What We Know about Eternal Life Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:10:07 GMT 30:00 6785650f3f68018e6a081256 false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/01/12/what-we-know-about-eternal-life/ 6785650f3f68018e6a081256 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full Psalm 16:9-11; John 3:16; John 14:1-3; Luke 23:39-43


Eternal life offers the perfect pleasures of paradise in God’s presence; after the resurrection we’ll enjoy awesome new bodies in a renewed earth.


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]]> Psalm 16:9-11; John 3:16; John 14:1-3; Luke 23:39-43


Eternal life offers the perfect pleasures of paradise in God’s presence; after the resurrection we’ll enjoy awesome new bodies in a renewed earth.


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]]> What We Know about 2025 What We Know about 2025 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 01:11:44 GMT 30:16 677b2dd0a1ad7348eb1f483a false https://discoverycrc.com/2025/01/06/what-we-know-about-2025/ 677b2dd0a1ad7348eb1f483a 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full Romans 8:28-30


Those who love God know that in all things God works for the good.


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Those who love God know that in all things God works for the good.


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]]> Follow the Light Follow the Light Mon, 30 Dec 2024 01:11:17 GMT 39:27 6771f335024ebc889df09837 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/12/30/follow-the-light/ 6771f335024ebc889df09837 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full Pastor Mary Sterenberg brings the message today from Matthew 2:1-12.

At Christmas, the light of Christ has come into the world. On this second Sunday of Christmas, we focus on the Epiphany story of the Magi who followed the star to find Jesus the King. The Magi followed the light of the Star of Bethlehem. We follow the Light of Christ. In this dark world, others follow us, the light of the world through Christ in us. We have hope because the light of Christ has come into the world. Thanks be to God. Let us keep our whole beings focused on Christ, the light of the world, the hope of the world, and our hope in this new year to come. 

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]]> Pastor Mary Sterenberg brings the message today from Matthew 2:1-12.

At Christmas, the light of Christ has come into the world. On this second Sunday of Christmas, we focus on the Epiphany story of the Magi who followed the star to find Jesus the King. The Magi followed the light of the Star of Bethlehem. We follow the Light of Christ. In this dark world, others follow us, the light of the world through Christ in us. We have hope because the light of Christ has come into the world. Thanks be to God. Let us keep our whole beings focused on Christ, the light of the world, the hope of the world, and our hope in this new year to come. 

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]]> Downward Mobility Downward Mobility Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:51:18 GMT 24:20 677048a68183a8a36abe6a88 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/12/25/downward-mobility-christmas/ 677048a68183a8a36abe6a88 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Christmas 2024 full Luke 2:1-7; Philippians 2:5-7

Jesus chose downward mobility for our sakes.

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]]> Luke 2:1-7; Philippians 2:5-7

Jesus chose downward mobility for our sakes.

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]]> Moses: The Intercessor Moses: The Intercessor Sun, 22 Dec 2024 20:35:56 GMT 32:03 6768782c25a0b820a2dd3b40 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/12/22/figures-foreshadowing-jesus-moses-the-intercessor/ 6768782c25a0b820a2dd3b40 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Advent: Figures Foreshadowing Jesus full 4 Exodus 32:1-14; Hebrews 7:25


Moses foreshadows Jesus, who identifies with us and serves as our intercessor.


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]]> Exodus 32:1-14; Hebrews 7:25


Moses foreshadows Jesus, who identifies with us and serves as our intercessor.


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]]> Joseph: The Savior Joseph: The Savior Mon, 16 Dec 2024 02:10:44 GMT 27:39 675f8c24a89833ab778cbc01 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/12/16/figures-foreshadowing-jesus-joseph-the-savior/ 675f8c24a89833ab778cbc01 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Advent: Figures Foreshadowing Jesus full 3 Genesis 45:1-18


Joseph foreshadows Jesus in forgiving his brothers, saving their lives, and restoring them to abundant life.


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]]> Genesis 45:1-18


Joseph foreshadows Jesus in forgiving his brothers, saving their lives, and restoring them to abundant life.


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]]> Judah: The Substitute Judah: The Substitute Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:33:58 GMT 28:40 67563af62dd88df132a57d99 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/12/09/figures-foreshadowing-jesus-judah-the-substitute/ 67563af62dd88df132a57d99 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Advent: Figures Foreshadowing Jesus full 2 Genesis 44:1-18a, 30-34


Judah’s willingness to substitute himself to spare Benjamin from slavery foreshadows Jesus’ willingness to substitute himself to spare us from slavery to sin.


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]]> Genesis 44:1-18a, 30-34


Judah’s willingness to substitute himself to spare Benjamin from slavery foreshadows Jesus’ willingness to substitute himself to spare us from slavery to sin.


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]]> Isaac: The Sacrifice Isaac: The Sacrifice Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:37:29 GMT 27:21 674f25b9a20a285c9534f696 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/12/01/figures-foreshadowing-jesus-isaac-the-sacrifice/ 674f25b9a20a285c9534f696 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Advent: Figures Foreshadowing Jesus full 1 Genesis 22:1-18


Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac foreshadows God’s willingness to sacrifice his one and only Son and Jesus’ willingness to lay down his life for us.


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]]> Genesis 22:1-18


Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac foreshadows God’s willingness to sacrifice his one and only Son and Jesus’ willingness to lay down his life for us.


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]]> Open-Handed Open-Handed Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:44:04 GMT 32:29 6743e4728beb305103cefae8 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/11/24/open-handed/ 6743e4728beb305103cefae8 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full I Timothy 6:17-18; Mark 12:41-44

God calls us to be open-handed: generous with our money and talents and time; in this we imitate God’s generosity towards us in the gift of Jesus.

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]]> I Timothy 6:17-18; Mark 12:41-44

God calls us to be open-handed: generous with our money and talents and time; in this we imitate God’s generosity towards us in the gift of Jesus.

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]]> Transitions Transitions Mon, 18 Nov 2024 02:50:31 GMT 28:51 673aab77d3a0091de277df1c false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/11/12/god-of-the-disposable/ 673aab77d3a0091de277df1c 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full A big welcome to our new Specialized Transitional Minister, Neil Jasperse!


Genesis 27:30-41; 28:10-15

Transitions can be full of uncertainty and anxiety; God meets us in them.


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]]> A big welcome to our new Specialized Transitional Minister, Neil Jasperse!


Genesis 27:30-41; 28:10-15

Transitions can be full of uncertainty and anxiety; God meets us in them.


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]]> God of the Disposable God of the Disposable Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:00:03 GMT 29:21 67337b8348c91c9cddf9a0d0 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/11/12/god-of-the-disposable/ 67337b8348c91c9cddf9a0d0 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Guest Preacher Kyle Meyaard-Schaap full Genesis 21:8-21

We live in a society that loves to throw people away. But sometimes, one person’s trash turns out to be God’s treasure.

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]]> Genesis 21:8-21

We live in a society that loves to throw people away. But sometimes, one person’s trash turns out to be God’s treasure.

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]]> <![CDATA[God's V-Day: The Second Coming of Jesus]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:40:39 GMT 37:56 672a4a87743b21a6144198bb false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/11/05/gods-v-day-the-second-coming-of-jesus/ 672a4a87743b21a6144198bb 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full 6 This is Pastor Tim's final week with us. We're so grateful for his interim leadership these past 6 weeks!


In the second coming of Jesus, the church is inseparably linked with the victory of Jesus: in salvation, resurrection, and the restoration of all things.


Key congregational question: to what end is all our faithfulness in the Lord directed?

Adult unlearning: Rebel against fear, resist passivity, and reject escapism regarding the second coming of Jesus to our world.


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]]> This is Pastor Tim's final week with us. We're so grateful for his interim leadership these past 6 weeks!


In the second coming of Jesus, the church is inseparably linked with the victory of Jesus: in salvation, resurrection, and the restoration of all things.


Key congregational question: to what end is all our faithfulness in the Lord directed?

Adult unlearning: Rebel against fear, resist passivity, and reject escapism regarding the second coming of Jesus to our world.


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]]> God’s Super Society: Gospel Saturated Churches God’s Super Society: Gospel Saturated Churches Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:00:33 GMT 48:41 671f8af19b2f915baea02ff7 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/10/28/gods-super-society-gospel-saturated-churches/ 671f8af19b2f915baea02ff7 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full 5 The gospel of Jesus creates the church that Jesus builds.


Acts 2:1-47; Matthew 16:18


Key congregational question: Are we aligned as a church with the church’s architectural design?

Adult unlearning: empowerment in the Spirit moves us from the seats to the streets


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]]> The gospel of Jesus creates the church that Jesus builds.


Acts 2:1-47; Matthew 16:18


Key congregational question: Are we aligned as a church with the church’s architectural design?

Adult unlearning: empowerment in the Spirit moves us from the seats to the streets


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]]> <![CDATA[God's Supermodel: Higher Thoughts of Jesus]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:45:56 GMT 36:09 6716935230187dfb6c2cffce false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/10/21/gods-supermodel-higher-thoughts-of-jesus/ 6716935230187dfb6c2cffce 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full 4 Pastor Tim mentions the 50 Commands of Christ in the beginning; here's where you can find that document: http://discoverycrc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/50-Commands-of-Christ.pdf


Today's talk is based on Acts 1:1-8; Matthew 24:14.

Every fully surrendered disciple of Jesus to his Lordship can experience the greatest prophet’s greatest prophecy about Jesus.


Key congregational question: Where is Jesus at work and how do we join him?

Adult unlearning: Surprise! You are living in the greatest revival of human history

(disciple making movements are shifting the field today)


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]]> Pastor Tim mentions the 50 Commands of Christ in the beginning; here's where you can find that document: http://discoverycrc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/50-Commands-of-Christ.pdf


Today's talk is based on Acts 1:1-8; Matthew 24:14.

Every fully surrendered disciple of Jesus to his Lordship can experience the greatest prophet’s greatest prophecy about Jesus.


Key congregational question: Where is Jesus at work and how do we join him?

Adult unlearning: Surprise! You are living in the greatest revival of human history

(disciple making movements are shifting the field today)


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]]> God’s Supermodel: Higher Ways of Jesus God’s Supermodel: Higher Ways of Jesus Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:52:31 GMT 31:18 670e739fe4b532016e1c8529 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/10/15/gods-supermodel-higher-ways-of-jesus/ 670e739fe4b532016e1c8529 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full 3 Hebrews 1:1-3; John 1:3, 10; Matthew 9:35-38

Every Christian can become a disciple-maker that Jesus relies on by multiplying generationally the content of the Commission.

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]]> Hebrews 1:1-3; John 1:3, 10; Matthew 9:35-38

Every Christian can become a disciple-maker that Jesus relies on by multiplying generationally the content of the Commission.

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]]> The Supremacy of Jesus The Supremacy of Jesus Mon, 07 Oct 2024 01:57:00 GMT 37:27 67033feb6f369dd0358e3a27 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/10/07/gods-superstar-the-supremacy-of-jesus/ 67033feb6f369dd0358e3a27 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full 2 Preached by Pastor Tim Vink, interim pastor


Colossians 1:15-20; 2 Corinthians 5:18

Every Christian reconciled to God through Christ can participate in his global reconciliation movement.


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Colossians 1:15-20; 2 Corinthians 5:18

Every Christian reconciled to God through Christ can participate in his global reconciliation movement.


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]]> The Love of Jesus The Love of Jesus Tue, 01 Oct 2024 02:02:21 GMT 34:08 66fb582d13b87f4127534694 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/09/29/gods-superpower-the-love-of-jesus/ 66fb582d13b87f4127534694 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full 1 Pastor Tim Vink leads us for the next 6 weeks as interim pastor.


Text: Ephesians 3:14-21

Theme: God made you to love you. (Eph. 1:4-6)


l. God made you to love you. Christian family formed in the blood of Jesus’ atonement at the cross…new identity in our name/nature. Rooted and established in love, v. 17. Water of baptism thicker than blood of earthly families. Nature and Nurture by eternal design. Family name, family resemblance.

Romans 8:38: Filter all else through his inseparable love.


ll. Measuring the Immeasurable love of Jesus. Jesus has a superpower. Don’t resist (John 1:12)…Don’t settle (Romans 8:28)…Do receive! Alignment with his

superpower, become a super-receiver. 4 dimensions: wider, longer, higher, deeper. Force multiplying. Pray for power to grasp…to have and to hold from this day forward as a cherished bride. (Eph. 5) Agape love, creates value.

Flip all else with his supernatural love. (Romans 8:28 and verse 1; 38…no separation, no condemnation, no devastation.). “This is temporary”; Jesus’ love is eternal.


lll. Immeasurably More…. Our mind is not the measure of all things. His ways are higher, his thoughts are higher. And Jesus never stops thinking about us, his church, generation to generation. “Pleroma power” overflowing, cups running over. Not meant to be contained. Scarcity mentality or abundance? Rising expectations. Fill all else to overflowing. Glory in the church and in Christ Jesus.


Closing: Gordan MacDonald, Ordering Your Private World: “Let inward prayer be your last act before you go to sleep at night and your first act when you awake in the morning, and you will find in time as others have, that those who have the wind of the Holy Spirit go forward even while they sleep.”

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]]> Pastor Tim Vink leads us for the next 6 weeks as interim pastor.


Text: Ephesians 3:14-21

Theme: God made you to love you. (Eph. 1:4-6)


l. God made you to love you. Christian family formed in the blood of Jesus’ atonement at the cross…new identity in our name/nature. Rooted and established in love, v. 17. Water of baptism thicker than blood of earthly families. Nature and Nurture by eternal design. Family name, family resemblance.

Romans 8:38: Filter all else through his inseparable love.


ll. Measuring the Immeasurable love of Jesus. Jesus has a superpower. Don’t resist (John 1:12)…Don’t settle (Romans 8:28)…Do receive! Alignment with his

superpower, become a super-receiver. 4 dimensions: wider, longer, higher, deeper. Force multiplying. Pray for power to grasp…to have and to hold from this day forward as a cherished bride. (Eph. 5) Agape love, creates value.

Flip all else with his supernatural love. (Romans 8:28 and verse 1; 38…no separation, no condemnation, no devastation.). “This is temporary”; Jesus’ love is eternal.


lll. Immeasurably More…. Our mind is not the measure of all things. His ways are higher, his thoughts are higher. And Jesus never stops thinking about us, his church, generation to generation. “Pleroma power” overflowing, cups running over. Not meant to be contained. Scarcity mentality or abundance? Rising expectations. Fill all else to overflowing. Glory in the church and in Christ Jesus.


Closing: Gordan MacDonald, Ordering Your Private World: “Let inward prayer be your last act before you go to sleep at night and your first act when you awake in the morning, and you will find in time as others have, that those who have the wind of the Holy Spirit go forward even while they sleep.”

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]]> The Pearl The Pearl Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:01:58 GMT 18:44 66f2d4666668a6dc746a9fbc false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/09/22/the-pearl/ 66f2d4666668a6dc746a9fbc 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Parables full 3 This is Pastor Paul’s final talk before sabbatical and retirement.


Placing oneself under the Lordship of Jesus (the Kingdom of God in me) means the complete denial of self and a total commitment to Christ. It begins with someone’s pursuit of something valuable—God’s Kingdom. Let us joyfully let go of all competing claims on our lives and make pursuing God and His Kingdom our greatest possession.

Matthew 13:45-46


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]]> This is Pastor Paul’s final talk before sabbatical and retirement.


Placing oneself under the Lordship of Jesus (the Kingdom of God in me) means the complete denial of self and a total commitment to Christ. It begins with someone’s pursuit of something valuable—God’s Kingdom. Let us joyfully let go of all competing claims on our lives and make pursuing God and His Kingdom our greatest possession.

Matthew 13:45-46


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]]> Do Not Worry Do Not Worry Mon, 16 Sep 2024 01:41:08 GMT 30:48 66e78cb48dddb000b1a1d975 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/09/16/do-not-worry/ 66e78cb48dddb000b1a1d975 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Guest Preacher Neil Jasperse full Rev. Neil Jasperse joins us this week. He is a candidate for our Specialized Transitional Minister position that will begin in November.


Matthew 6:25-34

The secret of worry-free living is proper perspective and trust in God.


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]]> Rev. Neil Jasperse joins us this week. He is a candidate for our Specialized Transitional Minister position that will begin in November.


Matthew 6:25-34

The secret of worry-free living is proper perspective and trust in God.


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]]> The Good Samaritan The Good Samaritan Mon, 09 Sep 2024 01:24:43 GMT 46:43 66de4e57de11dad7bd710670 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/09/09/the-good-samaritan/ 66de4e57de11dad7bd710670 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Parables full The Bible teaches that the motivation to serve others, all others, selflessly is not from duty or guilt, but because of grace. Because of all that God has done for us, and it is all because of His grace, we are not free to pick and choose who we are to treat with kindness and grace. Our relationship with Jesus prompts us to respond to all others as He has responded to us.

 

Verse: “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

(Luke 10:36-37)


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]]> The Bible teaches that the motivation to serve others, all others, selflessly is not from duty or guilt, but because of grace. Because of all that God has done for us, and it is all because of His grace, we are not free to pick and choose who we are to treat with kindness and grace. Our relationship with Jesus prompts us to respond to all others as He has responded to us.

 

Verse: “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

(Luke 10:36-37)


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]]> Rerun: Living the Bible Rerun: Living the Bible Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:38:43 GMT 31:23 66d70351a7a4982508edc277 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/01/30/living-the-bible/ 66d70351a7a4982508edc277 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Originally preached January 29, 2023 full This Sunday, 9/1/24, we gave our tech team the week off and didn't record the service. Enjoy this throwback episode you may have missed when it first released.


The Bible is truthful and reliable. We can believe this but not live it out—the Bible should guide the way we think, act, and live. The way of the Bible is for our and our neighbor’s good— living its ways out leads to life and fullness.

2 Peter 1:12-20


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]]> This Sunday, 9/1/24, we gave our tech team the week off and didn't record the service. Enjoy this throwback episode you may have missed when it first released.


The Bible is truthful and reliable. We can believe this but not live it out—the Bible should guide the way we think, act, and live. The way of the Bible is for our and our neighbor’s good— living its ways out leads to life and fullness.

2 Peter 1:12-20


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]]> Worship and Service Worship and Service Mon, 26 Aug 2024 18:18:33 GMT 29:23 66ccc6f98d1e604ab86e300a false https://youtu.be/SV6AjylO4vU 66ccc6f98d1e604ab86e300a 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full 4 Isaiah is given a glimpse into the majesty of God up in heaven, and the praise of angels to God because of His holiness. Viewing God as He truly is shouldn’t scare us but lead us into a deeper relationship. This depth is brought about by our confession of sin and God’s abundant grace of forgiveness. This growing relationship of grace should prompt our hearts into a greater desire not just for worship, but for service to God.

 

Verse: 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. 7 With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.” 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

(Isaiah 6:6-8)


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]]> Isaiah is given a glimpse into the majesty of God up in heaven, and the praise of angels to God because of His holiness. Viewing God as He truly is shouldn’t scare us but lead us into a deeper relationship. This depth is brought about by our confession of sin and God’s abundant grace of forgiveness. This growing relationship of grace should prompt our hearts into a greater desire not just for worship, but for service to God.

 

Verse: 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. 7 With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.” 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

(Isaiah 6:6-8)


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]]> <![CDATA[God's Presence]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:56:26 GMT 48:33 66c29839bc2cd0e169fa3774 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/08/19/gods-presence/ 66c29839bc2cd0e169fa3774 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full 3 Pastor Mary continues the series on Worship focusing on the Presence of God. We explore God’s Presence in the Old Testament, the New Testament, and God’s Presence among us today. God’s Presence is always with us. One way God manifests His Presence is in and through our worship of Him.

Psalm 139:1-12 with focus on vs. 7


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]]> Pastor Mary continues the series on Worship focusing on the Presence of God. We explore God’s Presence in the Old Testament, the New Testament, and God’s Presence among us today. God’s Presence is always with us. One way God manifests His Presence is in and through our worship of Him.

Psalm 139:1-12 with focus on vs. 7


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]]> Worship and Relationship Worship and Relationship Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:55:13 GMT 35:56 66b95d72b8a9dd25a4c8019f false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/08/12/worship-and-relationship/ 66b95d72b8a9dd25a4c8019f 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full 2 We know we should be more like Mary rather than Martha, and we want to be more like Mary. Of all the dishes to fix in life, the dish of worship is better than the rest. When we gather for worship, it is an expression and growth of the relationship of God and His people. In fact, it can be helpful to think of worship as a mutual pursuit of each other. Like Jesus entered into Mary and Martha’s home, so He comes to meet us too for the purpose of growing together.

Luke 10:38-42


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]]> We know we should be more like Mary rather than Martha, and we want to be more like Mary. Of all the dishes to fix in life, the dish of worship is better than the rest. When we gather for worship, it is an expression and growth of the relationship of God and His people. In fact, it can be helpful to think of worship as a mutual pursuit of each other. Like Jesus entered into Mary and Martha’s home, so He comes to meet us too for the purpose of growing together.

Luke 10:38-42


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]]> Worship and Glory Worship and Glory Mon, 05 Aug 2024 02:12:51 GMT 34:06 66b0351f3e8ef2a43137ae8d false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/08/05/worship-and-glory/ 66b0351f3e8ef2a43137ae8d 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full 1 In our daily life, our purpose is to bring glory to God in all we do. When we do this, we become the people God intended us to be, and He blesses our lives. In the sphere of corporate worship, this too is aimed to bring glory to God. In the Old Testament, God kept saying that He was tired of sacrifices during Temple worship—for what He wants is a pure and sincere heart—if the heart isn’t right, it really doesn’t matter what the outward expression is because it’s just motions.


Hebrews 10:8-9; Psalm 51:10


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]]> In our daily life, our purpose is to bring glory to God in all we do. When we do this, we become the people God intended us to be, and He blesses our lives. In the sphere of corporate worship, this too is aimed to bring glory to God. In the Old Testament, God kept saying that He was tired of sacrifices during Temple worship—for what He wants is a pure and sincere heart—if the heart isn’t right, it really doesn’t matter what the outward expression is because it’s just motions.


Hebrews 10:8-9; Psalm 51:10


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]]> United United Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:09:53 GMT 37:46 66a7e900ec855766575a2ac2 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/07/29/united/ 66a7e900ec855766575a2ac2 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full As Jesus has broken down walls that bring division, God’s Spirit unites Jesus’ followers, who are so very different from each other, together.


Ephesians 4:1-7


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]]> As Jesus has broken down walls that bring division, God’s Spirit unites Jesus’ followers, who are so very different from each other, together.


Ephesians 4:1-7


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]]> Only Jesus Only Jesus Sun, 21 Jul 2024 21:32:53 GMT 30:00 669d7e834a41c3e9ce28ce84 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/07/21/only-jesus/ 669d7e834a41c3e9ce28ce84 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 18 Things that don’t change we can view as boring—same-o, same-o. But Jesus is anything but boring. Digging deep into Jesus unearths great truths with life changing insights about His love. Following Him leads us to new and exciting ways to experience Him and His love.

Hebrews 13:8


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]]> Things that don’t change we can view as boring—same-o, same-o. But Jesus is anything but boring. Digging deep into Jesus unearths great truths with life changing insights about His love. Following Him leads us to new and exciting ways to experience Him and His love.

Hebrews 13:8


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]]> <![CDATA[Don't Give In]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:07:47 GMT 31:29 66981682c86d4486bebc5532 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/07/14/dont-give-in/ 66981682c86d4486bebc5532 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 19 While the Christian’s calling includes not conforming to the world, we do live life touching the world. We are not to be in isolation from the influences of the world but live out what it means to bring God’s grace and love to the world. In this way we serve as priests to those who need to see our Jesus.

 

Verse: Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. (Hebrews 13:1)


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]]> While the Christian’s calling includes not conforming to the world, we do live life touching the world. We are not to be in isolation from the influences of the world but live out what it means to bring God’s grace and love to the world. In this way we serve as priests to those who need to see our Jesus.

 

Verse: Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. (Hebrews 13:1)


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]]> Rerun: A Gathered Church Rerun: A Gathered Church Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:33:52 GMT 34:11 668c31102387098e04793a15 false https://discoverycrc.com/2022/05/09/a-gathered-church/ 668c31102387098e04793a15 6433506fa20c25001252a675 First preached May 2022 full We had technical issues recording July 7's talk, so please enjoy this rerun instead.


Deuteronomy 4:5-8

Being a community is more than a gathering of people. It is living out together the wisdom and ways of God. As a faith community does just this, its neighbors see God and His people as something they need and want. Living out God’s way of life together results in being on mission together with God.

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]]> We had technical issues recording July 7's talk, so please enjoy this rerun instead.


Deuteronomy 4:5-8

Being a community is more than a gathering of people. It is living out together the wisdom and ways of God. As a faith community does just this, its neighbors see God and His people as something they need and want. Living out God’s way of life together results in being on mission together with God.

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]]> Fully with Us: Like the Weak Fully with Us: Like the Weak Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:56:23 GMT 35:01 6681feb7da59509cba909a93 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/07/01/fully-with-us-like-the-weak/ 6681feb7da59509cba909a93 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 15 In Hebrews 11 we see people demonstrating incredible faith, we see God showing up in incredible ways, and we begin to think that there is a causal relationship between our faith and God’s actions. But what happens when one doesn’t have incredible faith? Or what happens when one does have faith and God doesn’t come through as we want Him to? Sometimes God uses our weak faith and leads us into victory. Sometimes God sees our strong faith and leads us into suffering.


Hebrews 11:32-40


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]]> In Hebrews 11 we see people demonstrating incredible faith, we see God showing up in incredible ways, and we begin to think that there is a causal relationship between our faith and God’s actions. But what happens when one doesn’t have incredible faith? Or what happens when one does have faith and God doesn’t come through as we want Him to? Sometimes God uses our weak faith and leads us into victory. Sometimes God sees our strong faith and leads us into suffering.


Hebrews 11:32-40


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]]> Rerun: The Holy Spirit and the Beloved Community Rerun: The Holy Spirit and the Beloved Community Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:47:37 GMT 47:04 667abc6980efbb2b371f4fc6 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/06/05/the-holy-spirit-and-the-beloved-community/ 667abc6980efbb2b371f4fc6 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Guest Preacher Ryan Waalkes full Once per month, Discovery has a Discipleship Emphasis Sunday which focuses on a video from The Bible Project instead of a talk. Therefore, there is no new talk this week. The talk we're sharing today was preached June 5, 2023.


Ephesians 3:14-21

“The gospel is inherently selfless and builds a community where we are all able to thrive.”


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]]> Once per month, Discovery has a Discipleship Emphasis Sunday which focuses on a video from The Bible Project instead of a talk. Therefore, there is no new talk this week. The talk we're sharing today was preached June 5, 2023.


Ephesians 3:14-21

“The gospel is inherently selfless and builds a community where we are all able to thrive.”


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]]> Fully with Us: Like Moses Fully with Us: Like Moses Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:44:29 GMT 49:11 666f86ee4e0b600012474684 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/06/17/fully-with-us-like-moses/ 666f86ee4e0b600012474684 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 14 Moses’ faith, beginning as it did with his parents who by faith gained some inkling of the child’s destiny, (Moses’ faith) compelled him to forfeit the immediate for the future, the seen for the unseen, to choose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than enjoying the pleasures of sin for a moment. He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt. Moses had faith in the God who would fulfil His purpose and His promises, and through Jesus God did just that.

Hebrews 11:23-28


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]]> Moses’ faith, beginning as it did with his parents who by faith gained some inkling of the child’s destiny, (Moses’ faith) compelled him to forfeit the immediate for the future, the seen for the unseen, to choose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than enjoying the pleasures of sin for a moment. He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt. Moses had faith in the God who would fulfil His purpose and His promises, and through Jesus God did just that.

Hebrews 11:23-28


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]]> Fully with Us: Like Abraham and Sarah Fully with Us: Like Abraham and Sarah Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:59:16 GMT 34:27 666b33743e011000121c1a79 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/06/13/fully-with-us-like-abraham-and-sarah/ 666b33743e011000121c1a79 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 13 Hebrews 11:8-13

Having spent decades growing stable faith in Abraham and Sarah, we see how stable faith works. In four instances, God calls this couple to move forward in faith based on the promises God gave to them. Because these promises will be experienced in part and not in their totality, their faith trusts God to ultimately fulfill all His promises, which He does in Jesus.

 

Verse: All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. (Hebrews 11:13)


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]]> Hebrews 11:8-13

Having spent decades growing stable faith in Abraham and Sarah, we see how stable faith works. In four instances, God calls this couple to move forward in faith based on the promises God gave to them. Because these promises will be experienced in part and not in their totality, their faith trusts God to ultimately fulfill all His promises, which He does in Jesus.

 

Verse: All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. (Hebrews 11:13)


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]]> Steady Faith Steady Faith Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:42:20 GMT 37:39 665d116c6dda7800122ee14c false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/06/03/steady-faith/ 665d116c6dda7800122ee14c 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 12 Faith is setting our heart on the true and sure reality of who God is, what He has done, and what He promises. A steady faith follows these invisible realities of God, not the visible things we see with physical eyes. This chapter of Heroes of the Faith begins with defining how firm faith in God differs from walking by trust in the things of this world.

 

Verse: Without faith it is impossible to please God. (Hebrews 11:6)


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]]> Faith is setting our heart on the true and sure reality of who God is, what He has done, and what He promises. A steady faith follows these invisible realities of God, not the visible things we see with physical eyes. This chapter of Heroes of the Faith begins with defining how firm faith in God differs from walking by trust in the things of this world.

 

Verse: Without faith it is impossible to please God. (Hebrews 11:6)


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]]> Unrestricted Unrestricted Mon, 20 May 2024 01:27:41 GMT 39:55 664aa70d2b731500125c49b7 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/05/20/unrestricted/ 664aa70d2b731500125c49b7 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Pentecost full Today is Pentecost, 50 days after we have celebrated the resurrection of Jesus. On Pentecost God poured out His Promised Holy Spirit on those who believed in Jesus, with no restriction. This pouring of the Spirit still continues today.


Joel 2:28-29


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]]> Today is Pentecost, 50 days after we have celebrated the resurrection of Jesus. On Pentecost God poured out His Promised Holy Spirit on those who believed in Jesus, with no restriction. This pouring of the Spirit still continues today.


Joel 2:28-29


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]]> Full of Faith Full of Faith Mon, 13 May 2024 00:07:34 GMT 28:42 664159c51e442e00121a0606 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/05/12/full-of-faith/ 664159c51e442e00121a0606 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 11 Christ is the foundation of our faith. We live by faith and not by sight. So many of the heroes of faith did not see what was promised, yet they persevered. Through Christ we have the ability to persevere with the greater hope that we will see what He promised.


Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1)


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]]> Christ is the foundation of our faith. We live by faith and not by sight. So many of the heroes of faith did not see what was promised, yet they persevered. Through Christ we have the ability to persevere with the greater hope that we will see what He promised.


Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1)


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]]> Fully Committed Fully Committed Mon, 06 May 2024 18:34:53 GMT 35:23 663922cd05462100129d5bb4 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/05/06/fully-committed/ 663922cd05462100129d5bb4 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 10 Because of Jesus, His one sacrifice for us is all we need for forgiveness and new life in Him. As we cling to these promises, we encourage each other to hold on to this hope that is found only in Christ. Because Jesus is fully committed to us, we take that and be fully committed also to one another.

 

Verse: For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy…. Therefore, let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. (Hebrews 10:14, 24)


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]]> Because of Jesus, His one sacrifice for us is all we need for forgiveness and new life in Him. As we cling to these promises, we encourage each other to hold on to this hope that is found only in Christ. Because Jesus is fully committed to us, we take that and be fully committed also to one another.

 

Verse: For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy…. Therefore, let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. (Hebrews 10:14, 24)


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]]> <![CDATA[Rerun: Bear One Another's Burdens]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:59:16 GMT 36:17 662fee04f51ce10013967903 false https://discoverycrc.com/2022/09/26/bear-one-anothers-burdens/ 662fee04f51ce10013967903 6433506fa20c25001252a675 First preached September 26, 2022 full This week (April 28) was Discipleship Emphasis Sunday, which involves a Bible Project video and small group discussion, so there is no new talk to share. Please enjoy this old but still relevant talk from 2022, preached by Pastor Paul Sausser.


Galatians 6:1-10

In giving a picture of true love for one another, Jesus’ law of love includes carrying each other’s burdens. The church hasn’t always done this well—we can do this better. We need to get humanly close enough to see what those burdens are, and we have to be a person who is connecting deeply to God so He can empower us, open our eyes, and prompt us to help bear these burdens, great or small, of our sisters and brothers.


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]]> This week (April 28) was Discipleship Emphasis Sunday, which involves a Bible Project video and small group discussion, so there is no new talk to share. Please enjoy this old but still relevant talk from 2022, preached by Pastor Paul Sausser.


Galatians 6:1-10

In giving a picture of true love for one another, Jesus’ law of love includes carrying each other’s burdens. The church hasn’t always done this well—we can do this better. We need to get humanly close enough to see what those burdens are, and we have to be a person who is connecting deeply to God so He can empower us, open our eyes, and prompt us to help bear these burdens, great or small, of our sisters and brothers.


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]]> Three Habits That Will Transform Your Life Three Habits That Will Transform Your Life Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:55:26 GMT 32:43 6625b57db0b43c00124e5f46 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/04/22/three-habits-that-will-transform-your-life/ 6625b57db0b43c00124e5f46 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Guest Preacher Pastor Robert Garcia full God wants us to properly consider these small but valuable diamonds in the form of habits and principles, for our Christian life at its highest level.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18


This talk is primarily in Spanish, with English interpretation.


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]]> God wants us to properly consider these small but valuable diamonds in the form of habits and principles, for our Christian life at its highest level.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18


This talk is primarily in Spanish, with English interpretation.


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]]> How Much More How Much More Mon, 15 Apr 2024 01:33:13 GMT 26:54 661c83da9fc60f0018c06214 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/04/15/how-much-more/ 661c83da9fc60f0018c06214 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Guest Preacher Matthew Wright full Heaven is more real than the broken world we see around us. Christ’s sacrifice sets us free to live in his presence, allowing us to start to experience that eternal reality even now in the body of Christ.


Hebrews 9:11-14, 23-28


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]]> Heaven is more real than the broken world we see around us. Christ’s sacrifice sets us free to live in his presence, allowing us to start to experience that eternal reality even now in the body of Christ.


Hebrews 9:11-14, 23-28


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]]> Fully Better Fully Better Sun, 07 Apr 2024 23:50:34 GMT 35:53 6613314a62e1bc0016621e98 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/04/07/fully-better/ 6613314a62e1bc0016621e98 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 8 This week, worship began with communion. A short pause is included in the podcast where communion was served before the talk begins.


Because of Jesus, we have access to what is better than what this world has to offer. Being the better high priest and offering a better sacrifice, we have access to a better life, a life that has its totality in Jesus. Why would we go back to anything that is inferior?


Hebrews 8:1-13


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]]> This week, worship began with communion. A short pause is included in the podcast where communion was served before the talk begins.


Because of Jesus, we have access to what is better than what this world has to offer. Being the better high priest and offering a better sacrifice, we have access to a better life, a life that has its totality in Jesus. Why would we go back to anything that is inferior?


Hebrews 8:1-13


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]]> Resurrection Day Resurrection Day Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:01:15 GMT 32:46 6609f94bd82156001645b5c0 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/03/31/resurrection-day/ 6609f94bd82156001645b5c0 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full The resurrection of Jesus is so profound, such a pivotal point in history, that because of it, everything is different. Because Jesus rose from the dead, He offers us a fresh start as He has the power to change everything!


Mark 16:1-8


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]]> The resurrection of Jesus is so profound, such a pivotal point in history, that because of it, everything is different. Because Jesus rose from the dead, He offers us a fresh start as He has the power to change everything!


Mark 16:1-8


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]]> The Lamb of God The Lamb of God Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:19:52 GMT 32:47 6600c327403e0d0016e150d7 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/03/25/the-lamb-of-god/ 6600c327403e0d0016e150d7 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Palm Sunday full At different times in our lives, we all need some sort of rescue. To “be saved” is to “be rescued.” The stories and ceremonies within the Old Testament all point towards the One and the way that Father God would provide rescue—through His selected Lamb. We are saved by the blood of the Lamb.


Exodus 12:1-6; John 1:29-31


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]]> At different times in our lives, we all need some sort of rescue. To “be saved” is to “be rescued.” The stories and ceremonies within the Old Testament all point towards the One and the way that Father God would provide rescue—through His selected Lamb. We are saved by the blood of the Lamb.


Exodus 12:1-6; John 1:29-31


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]]> Rerun: Love Across Differences Rerun: Love Across Differences Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:41:20 GMT 36:14 65f77fa0a0626800177db659 false https://discoverycrc.com/2022/10/17/love-across-differences/ 65f77fa0a0626800177db659 6433506fa20c25001252a675 First preached October 17, 2022 full This week was Discipleship Emphasis Sunday, which involves a Bible Project video and small group discussion, so there is no new talk to share. Please enjoy this old but still relevant talk from 2022, preached by Pastor Paul Sausser.


Acts 8:26-40

Our society is highly polarized, especially with political differences. Humans are good at division. Philip and an Ethiopian, who are so different, connect deeply for no other reason than that God is up to something. God, through the work of his Son Jesus, is reconciling people. The book of Acts is God creating a new humanity, a redeemed humanity, one that brings diverse people together into His family for His glory. God is intent on destroying boundaries that separate people from one another.


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]]> This week was Discipleship Emphasis Sunday, which involves a Bible Project video and small group discussion, so there is no new talk to share. Please enjoy this old but still relevant talk from 2022, preached by Pastor Paul Sausser.


Acts 8:26-40

Our society is highly polarized, especially with political differences. Humans are good at division. Philip and an Ethiopian, who are so different, connect deeply for no other reason than that God is up to something. God, through the work of his Son Jesus, is reconciling people. The book of Acts is God creating a new humanity, a redeemed humanity, one that brings diverse people together into His family for His glory. God is intent on destroying boundaries that separate people from one another.


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]]> Fully Sufficient Fully Sufficient Mon, 11 Mar 2024 01:35:04 GMT 39:08 65ee5fc886967e0017dd1111 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/03/11/fully-sufficient-2/ 65ee5fc886967e0017dd1111 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 7 Just as we need mediators in many parts of our lives, we need a spiritual mediator to be the go-between between us and God. In Old Testament times, God provided the High Priest. Now, Jesus is the only High Priest we need to mediate on our behalf before God. He is the only One who clicks all the boxes of what is needed in a spiritual mediator.


Hebrews 6:20-7:5, 9-10, 20-27


Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. (Hebrews 7:26-27)


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]]> Just as we need mediators in many parts of our lives, we need a spiritual mediator to be the go-between between us and God. In Old Testament times, God provided the High Priest. Now, Jesus is the only High Priest we need to mediate on our behalf before God. He is the only One who clicks all the boxes of what is needed in a spiritual mediator.


Hebrews 6:20-7:5, 9-10, 20-27


Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. (Hebrews 7:26-27)


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]]> Fully Anchored Fully Anchored Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:10:46 GMT 35:02 65e52da6e79511001683c8c0 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/03/04/fully-sufficient/ 65e52da6e79511001683c8c0 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 6 Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant. Fulfilling the requirements of every priest that ever existed, Jesus became the high priest (the one who offers the sacrifice), the altar (where the sacrifice is made), and the sacrifice (the actual offering) once and for all, for us. He is solid and stable, never moving, so on Him we can place our anchor.


Hebrews 6:1a, 4-8, 12-20


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]]> Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant. Fulfilling the requirements of every priest that ever existed, Jesus became the high priest (the one who offers the sacrifice), the altar (where the sacrifice is made), and the sacrifice (the actual offering) once and for all, for us. He is solid and stable, never moving, so on Him we can place our anchor.


Hebrews 6:1a, 4-8, 12-20


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]]> The Royal Priests in Eden The Royal Priests in Eden Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:31:52 GMT 19:58 65dd2d78e5e90a00161c2c92 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/02/27/the-royal-priests-in-eden/ 65dd2d78e5e90a00161c2c92 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Discipleship Emphasis Sunday: February full 1 On Discipleship Emphasis Sundays, we have a shorter talk to make time to watch and discuss a video from The Bible Project. Watch this month's video here: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/priests-of-eden/


Adam and Eve, our first parents, were made in God’s image. As God’s image bearers, they represented God to all of creation, working and worshipping in the Garden, embodying God’s heavenly wisdom and rule on Earth. They were like priests in the Garden, where God’s holy presence resided. Though Adam and Eve were deceived and fell into sin, God’s mission is to redeem humanity by sending His Royal Priest—Jesus. Jesus is the One who restores the blessings of Eden.


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Discussion Questions

Ice Breaker: What faith tradition did you grow up in, and was there a practice or any similarities about priests at work?

God forbade any image of stone or clay to represent Him. His people were/are His image. How has this shaped how you view yourself and others?

How do priests represent God to the people, and also represent the people to God?

Is there anything about the tabernacle/temple that caught your attention?

What do you think about the Garden being an early symbol of the tabernacle?

What do you think about Adam and Eve being royal priests in the Garden?

How does Jesus serve us and serve God by being a Royal Priest?

How can the promise of a True Royal Priest (Jesus) not fade as humanity spiraled into deeper and deeper sin (Genesis 4-11)?

What do you think of both the tabernacle and the priests as gateways that link Heaven and Earth together? (Kind of deep.)

How does any of this shape how we enter into Monday?

 

Verse: So the Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this… I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” (Genesis 3:14-15)

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]]> On Discipleship Emphasis Sundays, we have a shorter talk to make time to watch and discuss a video from The Bible Project. Watch this month's video here: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/priests-of-eden/


Adam and Eve, our first parents, were made in God’s image. As God’s image bearers, they represented God to all of creation, working and worshipping in the Garden, embodying God’s heavenly wisdom and rule on Earth. They were like priests in the Garden, where God’s holy presence resided. Though Adam and Eve were deceived and fell into sin, God’s mission is to redeem humanity by sending His Royal Priest—Jesus. Jesus is the One who restores the blessings of Eden.


Watch the full service here: https://youtu.be/kaZhLrIFik8


Discussion Questions

Ice Breaker: What faith tradition did you grow up in, and was there a practice or any similarities about priests at work?

God forbade any image of stone or clay to represent Him. His people were/are His image. How has this shaped how you view yourself and others?

How do priests represent God to the people, and also represent the people to God?

Is there anything about the tabernacle/temple that caught your attention?

What do you think about the Garden being an early symbol of the tabernacle?

What do you think about Adam and Eve being royal priests in the Garden?

How does Jesus serve us and serve God by being a Royal Priest?

How can the promise of a True Royal Priest (Jesus) not fade as humanity spiraled into deeper and deeper sin (Genesis 4-11)?

What do you think of both the tabernacle and the priests as gateways that link Heaven and Earth together? (Kind of deep.)

How does any of this shape how we enter into Monday?

 

Verse: So the Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this… I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” (Genesis 3:14-15)

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]]> Fully Qualified Fully Qualified Mon, 19 Feb 2024 02:29:45 GMT 42:33 65d2bd19213c30001869efe4 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/02/19/fully-qualified/ 65d2bd19213c30001869efe4 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 5 The role of the High Priest was to be the highest representative of God to His people, and God’s people to God. Because of this, the qualifications of the High Priest were high. Jesus fulfilled all the human qualifications of being a High Priest, but more than that, He was appointed as Father God.

Hebrews 4:14-5:10


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]]> The role of the High Priest was to be the highest representative of God to His people, and God’s people to God. Because of this, the qualifications of the High Priest were high. Jesus fulfilled all the human qualifications of being a High Priest, but more than that, He was appointed as Father God.

Hebrews 4:14-5:10


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]]> Our High Priest in Heaven Our High Priest in Heaven Sun, 11 Feb 2024 19:20:53 GMT 27:41 65c91e15896a640015672683 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/02/11/our-high-priest-in-heaven/ 65c91e15896a640015672683 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 4 Guest preacher Rev. Matthew Wright joins us for this 4th installment of our Snapshots of Greatness series.


Hebrews 4:12-16


The word of God cuts us to the core and lays us bare before our judge. But in Jesus Christ we have a great high priest who has brought our humanity into heaven and represents us before the Father, so we may approach his throne in confidence.


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]]> Guest preacher Rev. Matthew Wright joins us for this 4th installment of our Snapshots of Greatness series.


Hebrews 4:12-16


The word of God cuts us to the core and lays us bare before our judge. But in Jesus Christ we have a great high priest who has brought our humanity into heaven and represents us before the Father, so we may approach his throne in confidence.


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]]> Fully Faithful Fully Faithful Mon, 05 Feb 2024 19:00:50 GMT 44:55 65c13063139a670016730cac false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/02/05/fully-faithful/ 65c13063139a670016730cac 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 3 In Christ we have a calling to persevere against unbelief. Throughout Israel’s history, the repetitive behavioral pattern of chasing after other gods and forgetting the promises of God is a prominent theme. Through Christ, our hearts of stone can become hearts of flesh—being in communion with Him, and in community with others, to press against the hardening of heart and unbelief.


Today's talk is based on Hebrews 3.


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]]> In Christ we have a calling to persevere against unbelief. Throughout Israel’s history, the repetitive behavioral pattern of chasing after other gods and forgetting the promises of God is a prominent theme. Through Christ, our hearts of stone can become hearts of flesh—being in communion with Him, and in community with others, to press against the hardening of heart and unbelief.


Today's talk is based on Hebrews 3.


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]]> The Lament of Jabez The Lament of Jabez Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:05:51 GMT 47:16 65b7f70f7746e50017dc9f37 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/01/29/the-lament-of-jabez/ 65b7f70f7746e50017dc9f37 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Guest Preacher Rev. Peter Gordon full Rev. Peter Gordon shares the work of Jabez Ministries and inspires us to include people with disabilities in leadership and ministry.


1 Chronicles 4:9-10


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]]> Rev. Peter Gordon shares the work of Jabez Ministries and inspires us to include people with disabilities in leadership and ministry.


1 Chronicles 4:9-10


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]]> Fully Human Fully Human Mon, 22 Jan 2024 01:13:17 GMT 30:56 65adc12d2e64140016039bc2 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/01/22/fully-human/ 65adc12d2e64140016039bc2 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 2 All Christ has done for us took place because He became one of us to save from ourselves and transform us to be like Him. In Jesus, God is showing us what it is like to be fully human as Jesus wears our skin without our sin.


Hebrews 2:9-18


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]]> All Christ has done for us took place because He became one of us to save from ourselves and transform us to be like Him. In Jesus, God is showing us what it is like to be fully human as Jesus wears our skin without our sin.


Hebrews 2:9-18


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]]> The Supremacy of Jesus The Supremacy of Jesus Tue, 09 Jan 2024 01:46:41 GMT 39:07 659ca584ec506c0016dacaa9 false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/01/09/the-supremacy-of-jesus/ 659ca584ec506c0016dacaa9 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Snapshots of Greatness full 1 A new year brings a new series: Snapshots of Greatness, in which we'll explore many names and characteristics of Jesus as told in the book of Hebrews.


The Living Jesus is all we need to find fulfillment in our lives. Jesus is Father God’s full and final picture of what He wants to reveal about Himself to us. In these opening verses, 9 snapshots of Jesus are given to launch us into seeing His greatness in the rest of this Bible book.


Hebrews 1:1-4


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]]> A new year brings a new series: Snapshots of Greatness, in which we'll explore many names and characteristics of Jesus as told in the book of Hebrews.


The Living Jesus is all we need to find fulfillment in our lives. Jesus is Father God’s full and final picture of what He wants to reveal about Himself to us. In these opening verses, 9 snapshots of Jesus are given to launch us into seeing His greatness in the rest of this Bible book.


Hebrews 1:1-4


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]]> Therefore . . . Go! Therefore . . . Go! Mon, 01 Jan 2024 01:37:57 GMT 46:51 65921776ce70060016ff865f false https://discoverycrc.com/2024/01/01/therefore-go/ 65921776ce70060016ff865f 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Guest Preacher Ryan Waalkes full The Bible is full of stories of men and women who had doubts and fears, yet trusted that God was bigger than those doubts and fears. Jesus’ final words were to a group of young men that doubted. Yet they obeyed and God used them to change the world. Will we trust God today in the midst of our own doubts and fears?

Matthew 28:16-20


Ryan Waalkes is a long-time friend of Discovery (son-in-law of Pastor Mary Sterenberg) and founder of Bridge Street Ministries.


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]]> The Bible is full of stories of men and women who had doubts and fears, yet trusted that God was bigger than those doubts and fears. Jesus’ final words were to a group of young men that doubted. Yet they obeyed and God used them to change the world. Will we trust God today in the midst of our own doubts and fears?

Matthew 28:16-20


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]]> Christmas Christmas Mon, 25 Dec 2023 18:54:00 GMT 17:48 658b214cff08ae001603ee96 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/12/25/christmas/ 658b214cff08ae001603ee96 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full Christmas is here. We love love stories, and so we might think on this day of the love story between Joseph and Mary. But this day is not about their story, but His love story. Today is about God fulfilling promises to bring His love in His Son down to earth for us.


Luke 2:1-20


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]]> Christmas is here. We love love stories, and so we might think on this day of the love story between Joseph and Mary. But this day is not about their story, but His love story. Today is about God fulfilling promises to bring His love in His Son down to earth for us.


Luke 2:1-20


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]]> The Fore Runner The Fore Runner Sun, 24 Dec 2023 18:45:42 GMT 35:57 658b1f61e9ff0700161b1953 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/12/24/the-fore-runner/ 658b1f61e9ff0700161b1953 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Fourth Week of Advent full 4 Christmas is about God’s salvation for us. Strip everything else away from Christmas but this truth, and it will still be a great Christmas. John’s birth tells what this child will do—announce God’s plan of salvation. Zechariah’s song, his response to God’s goodness, is praising our Lord and also proclaiming God’s salvation. The central message of Christmas is God’s great gift of new life through Jesus, given to all who come.


Luke 1:57-80


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]]> Christmas is about God’s salvation for us. Strip everything else away from Christmas but this truth, and it will still be a great Christmas. John’s birth tells what this child will do—announce God’s plan of salvation. Zechariah’s song, his response to God’s goodness, is praising our Lord and also proclaiming God’s salvation. The central message of Christmas is God’s great gift of new life through Jesus, given to all who come.


Luke 1:57-80


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]]> The Visitations The Visitations Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:11:10 GMT 38:56 6580994a3ff5b40016745d9c false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/12/18/the-visitations/ 6580994a3ff5b40016745d9c 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Third Week of Advent full 3 God’s great plan of new life should be responded to by incredible joy—spontaneous joy. The ARRIVAL of Mary at Elizabeth’s place brings joy to their home. Jesus does that to people. Elizabeth is blessed by having this Child and being in a relationship to the mother of the Messiah. Mary breaks into ADORATION about her own happiness and the joy of new life this Child will bring to the world.


Luke 1:39-56


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]]> God’s great plan of new life should be responded to by incredible joy—spontaneous joy. The ARRIVAL of Mary at Elizabeth’s place brings joy to their home. Jesus does that to people. Elizabeth is blessed by having this Child and being in a relationship to the mother of the Messiah. Mary breaks into ADORATION about her own happiness and the joy of new life this Child will bring to the world.


Luke 1:39-56


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]]> The Announcement The Announcement Mon, 11 Dec 2023 01:37:41 GMT 31:43 657667e50f7b5b00120443c7 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/12/11/the-announcement/ 657667e50f7b5b00120443c7 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Second Week of Advent full 2 God fulfills His promises in miraculous ways that mystify us. When we are confronted with God’s miraculous and mysterious ways, we need to be obedient and accept God’s coming to us—first, in receiving His Christmas gift of a Savior, and second, with a willingness to be used in His service.


Luke 1:26-38


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]]> God fulfills His promises in miraculous ways that mystify us. When we are confronted with God’s miraculous and mysterious ways, we need to be obedient and accept God’s coming to us—first, in receiving His Christmas gift of a Savior, and second, with a willingness to be used in His service.


Luke 1:26-38


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]]> The Preparation The Preparation Mon, 04 Dec 2023 02:10:55 GMT 36:54 656d352f640990001223f108 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/12/04/the-preparation/ 656d352f640990001223f108 6433506fa20c25001252a675 First Week of Advent full 1 God is not quiet in working His plan to bring salvation and joy through His people to the world. This is the time that God is at work behind the scenes with Zechariah and Elizabeth. The priest Zechariah was placed in a spot to bear the news that God is at work to bring His joy and redemption to humanity. Zechariah’s silence (after he questioned God) is a sign that God has spoken (what irony)—God is at work fulfilling His plan. With this couple, Zechariah and Elizabeth, the preparation for God’s plan is taking shape.

Luke 1:1-25


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]]> God is not quiet in working His plan to bring salvation and joy through His people to the world. This is the time that God is at work behind the scenes with Zechariah and Elizabeth. The priest Zechariah was placed in a spot to bear the news that God is at work to bring His joy and redemption to humanity. Zechariah’s silence (after he questioned God) is a sign that God has spoken (what irony)—God is at work fulfilling His plan. With this couple, Zechariah and Elizabeth, the preparation for God’s plan is taking shape.

Luke 1:1-25


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]]> Jacob—The Next Generation Jacob—The Next Generation Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:54:41 GMT 35:32 6563e8d1bc60320012d47bc2 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/11/27/jacob-the-next-generation/ 6563e8d1bc60320012d47bc2 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Jacob full 6 After humanity’s fall in the Garden of Eden, God rescues humanity by focusing on one family to reach the world—Abraham’s family. Through Abraham’s line will come Jesus—the Messiah King. Jacob, Abraham’s grandson, recipient of that covenant, reaps what he sows, as his waywardness passes on to the next generation. Through it all, God shows that He uses imperfect people in His big plan to bless and rescue humanity, and in God’s smaller plan for each of us.

 

Verse: Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made an ornate robe for him. When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him. (Genesis 37:3-4)


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]]> After humanity’s fall in the Garden of Eden, God rescues humanity by focusing on one family to reach the world—Abraham’s family. Through Abraham’s line will come Jesus—the Messiah King. Jacob, Abraham’s grandson, recipient of that covenant, reaps what he sows, as his waywardness passes on to the next generation. Through it all, God shows that He uses imperfect people in His big plan to bless and rescue humanity, and in God’s smaller plan for each of us.

 

Verse: Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made an ornate robe for him. When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him. (Genesis 37:3-4)


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]]> My Soul Pants for You My Soul Pants for You Sat, 25 Nov 2023 23:51:31 GMT 21:55 65628881ff691c0012f94441 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/11/25/my-soul-pants-for-you-thanksgiving/ 65628881ff691c0012f94441 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Thanksgiving full Thanksgiving is the day we focus on giving thanks to God. We bless Him for the many good things He has given us--can we also give thanks when we find ourselves in difficult times?


Psalm 42


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]]> Thanksgiving is the day we focus on giving thanks to God. We bless Him for the many good things He has given us--can we also give thanks when we find ourselves in difficult times?


Psalm 42


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]]> Jacob—The Direction Jacob—The Direction Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:21:43 GMT 34:41 655b79874c0cfb0012bbb4ee false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/11/20/jacob-the-direction/ 655b79874c0cfb0012bbb4ee 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Jacob full 5 When God give us direction of a direction—be it a moral choice, a command to obey, a place to live or work or go to school, or a new venture within the kingdom of God—when God gives direction of a specific direction to take, God accomplishes His purposes and God gives His blessing when we make that adjustment and choose to follow Him.


Genesis 31:13; 35:1, 5-7


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]]> When God give us direction of a direction—be it a moral choice, a command to obey, a place to live or work or go to school, or a new venture within the kingdom of God—when God gives direction of a specific direction to take, God accomplishes His purposes and God gives His blessing when we make that adjustment and choose to follow Him.


Genesis 31:13; 35:1, 5-7


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]]> Jacob—Wrestling with God Jacob—Wrestling with God Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:36:25 GMT 41:00 65526ca76b767e0012425494 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/11/13/jacob-wrestling-with-god/ 65526ca76b767e0012425494 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Jacob full 4 Genesis 32:22-32


Jacob wrestled and struggled during his life, first in the womb with Esau and later with God. His conniving was seeking something that only God can give, which God gives freely. God blesses Jacob, gives him a new identity, and through Jacob God’s blessing reaches out to the world through Jacob’s descendant—King Jesus.

 

Verse: Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.” (Genesis 32:28)


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]]> Genesis 32:22-32


Jacob wrestled and struggled during his life, first in the womb with Esau and later with God. His conniving was seeking something that only God can give, which God gives freely. God blesses Jacob, gives him a new identity, and through Jacob God’s blessing reaches out to the world through Jacob’s descendant—King Jesus.

 

Verse: Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.” (Genesis 32:28)


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]]> Jacob—to Bethel Jacob—to Bethel Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:44:14 GMT 35:52 6548edae5ccbc0001278b92a false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/11/06/jacob-to-bethel/ 6548edae5ccbc0001278b92a 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Jacob full 3 Genesis 28:10-22


At an insignificant place, Jacob encounters God directly in a dream. God promises to fulfill His covenantal promise to Abraham by working through Jacob, and, God promises to care for Jacob wherever he goes. Jacob is assured that he has God’s watchful eye and listening ear not only where he had the vision, which Jacob named Bethel, but wherever he would go.

 

Verse: I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you. (Genesis 28:15)


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]]> Genesis 28:10-22


At an insignificant place, Jacob encounters God directly in a dream. God promises to fulfill His covenantal promise to Abraham by working through Jacob, and, God promises to care for Jacob wherever he goes. Jacob is assured that he has God’s watchful eye and listening ear not only where he had the vision, which Jacob named Bethel, but wherever he would go.

 

Verse: I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you. (Genesis 28:15)


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]]> <![CDATA[Jacob—Birthrights & Rights]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 01:18:02 GMT 38:38 654055ca968d750011e4a2c3 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/10/31/jacob-birthrights-and-rights/ 654055ca968d750011e4a2c3 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Jacob full 2 Genesis 25:29-34; 27:5-10


After humanity’s fall in the Garden of Eden, God chose to rescue humanity by focusing on one family to reach the world—the family that would come through Abraham. Through Abraham’s line will come Jesus—the Messiah King. Jacob, Abraham’s grandson, has a role to play in this. He is a conniver who steals the family birthright that God already promised to him. Still, God is greater than sin and is able to work His plan of humanity’s salvation through Jacob’s bad choices. God will not be stopped.


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]]> Genesis 25:29-34; 27:5-10


After humanity’s fall in the Garden of Eden, God chose to rescue humanity by focusing on one family to reach the world—the family that would come through Abraham. Through Abraham’s line will come Jesus—the Messiah King. Jacob, Abraham’s grandson, has a role to play in this. He is a conniver who steals the family birthright that God already promised to him. Still, God is greater than sin and is able to work His plan of humanity’s salvation through Jacob’s bad choices. God will not be stopped.


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]]> <![CDATA[Jacob—Beginning & Continuing]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:35:39 GMT 34:23 6536aee511c9d30012b29eae false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/10/23/jacob-beginning-continuing/ 6536aee511c9d30012b29eae 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Jacob full 1 This week begins a new series on the story of Jacob.


Genesis 25:20-34


Genesis begins with humanity deciding to rebel against God through sin. God chooses to rescue and redeem fallen humanity by focusing on one family through whom He will bring hope and salvation—Abraham. Jacob, a grandson of Abraham, is part of that plan. An imperfect Jacob will reap what he sows, but his longing for God shows that God uses imperfect people in His big plan to bless and rescue humanity, and in His smaller plan for each of us.

 

Verse: When the time came for Rebekah to give birth, there were twin boys in her womb. The first to come out was red and hairy; so they named him Esau. After this, his brother Jacob came out, with his hand grasping Esau’s heel. (Genesis 25:24-26)


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]]> This week begins a new series on the story of Jacob.


Genesis 25:20-34


Genesis begins with humanity deciding to rebel against God through sin. God chooses to rescue and redeem fallen humanity by focusing on one family through whom He will bring hope and salvation—Abraham. Jacob, a grandson of Abraham, is part of that plan. An imperfect Jacob will reap what he sows, but his longing for God shows that God uses imperfect people in His big plan to bless and rescue humanity, and in His smaller plan for each of us.

 

Verse: When the time came for Rebekah to give birth, there were twin boys in her womb. The first to come out was red and hairy; so they named him Esau. After this, his brother Jacob came out, with his hand grasping Esau’s heel. (Genesis 25:24-26)


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]]> The Cost The Cost Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:32:24 GMT 27:42 652d3b64bf84120012c84fc5 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/10/16/the-cost/ 652d3b64bf84120012c84fc5 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Stories full Luke 9:57-62


“To grow is to change.” The call of Jesus to follow Him demands change on our part. His call is more radical than we want it to be because the change He asks for takes control of our life out of our hands and completely into His hands.


Key Verses: As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” (Luke 9:57-58)


This week's worship service ended in small discussion groups. Apologies for the abrupt ending to the podcast.


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]]> Luke 9:57-62


“To grow is to change.” The call of Jesus to follow Him demands change on our part. His call is more radical than we want it to be because the change He asks for takes control of our life out of our hands and completely into His hands.


Key Verses: As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” (Luke 9:57-58)


This week's worship service ended in small discussion groups. Apologies for the abrupt ending to the podcast.


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]]> Lose to Gain Lose to Gain Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:24:45 GMT 33:21 6523484d60f8f800116800d9 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/10/09/lose-to-gain/ 6523484d60f8f800116800d9 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Rev. Laura Osborne full This week's talk comes from guest preacher Rev. Laura Osborne, chaplain at West Michigan University.


Colossians 3:1-11


Paul speaks positively of the Colossian Christians’ faith, love, and hope (1:4-5) and acknowledges that the Good News is bearing fruit and growing in them (1:6). However, Epaphras has apparently brought Paul news of serious problems at Colossae—problems with false teachings that some scholars today have labeled “the Colossian Heresy.” Paul is writing this letter to help the Colossians to deal with those problems.


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]]> This week's talk comes from guest preacher Rev. Laura Osborne, chaplain at West Michigan University.


Colossians 3:1-11


Paul speaks positively of the Colossian Christians’ faith, love, and hope (1:4-5) and acknowledges that the Good News is bearing fruit and growing in them (1:6). However, Epaphras has apparently brought Paul news of serious problems at Colossae—problems with false teachings that some scholars today have labeled “the Colossian Heresy.” Paul is writing this letter to help the Colossians to deal with those problems.


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]]> The Soils The Soils Mon, 02 Oct 2023 01:35:09 GMT 26:06 651a1e4e936e07001163d10d false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/10/02/the-soils/ 651a1e4e936e07001163d10d 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: Stories full Mark 4:2-9, 13-20

What Jesus offers far exceeds our wildest expectations. The condition of one’s heart (responding or refusing the gospel of grace) determines the growth of the spiritual seed and the success or failure of the harvest.

Key Verses: Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop—some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times what was sown. (Mark 4:20)


This talk concluded with a time of discussion. Here are the questions that were presented:

  • Which soil is why most people don’t come to Jesus initially?
  • Which soil is why most Christians aren’t as committed to Jesus as they should be?
  • Have you ever been in 1-3 soil?
  • What does a 4th soil life look like today?
  • How has life bitten you, which is making a 4th soil life challenging?


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]]> Mark 4:2-9, 13-20

What Jesus offers far exceeds our wildest expectations. The condition of one’s heart (responding or refusing the gospel of grace) determines the growth of the spiritual seed and the success or failure of the harvest.

Key Verses: Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop—some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times what was sown. (Mark 4:20)


This talk concluded with a time of discussion. Here are the questions that were presented:

  • Which soil is why most people don’t come to Jesus initially?
  • Which soil is why most Christians aren’t as committed to Jesus as they should be?
  • Have you ever been in 1-3 soil?
  • What does a 4th soil life look like today?
  • How has life bitten you, which is making a 4th soil life challenging?


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]]> The Gospel The Gospel Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:24:45 GMT 26:41 6510d34d9b2e78001169140b false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/09/25/the-gospel/ 6510d34d9b2e78001169140b 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full We celebrate our discipleship emphasis over the past 9 months. Our Bible passage says that following God with all our heart is like eating at the best banquet ever. And the banquet is not only for us, but for all who would come and see.


Isaiah 55:1-5


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]]> We celebrate our discipleship emphasis over the past 9 months. Our Bible passage says that following God with all our heart is like eating at the best banquet ever. And the banquet is not only for us, but for all who would come and see.


Isaiah 55:1-5


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]]> <![CDATA[Let's Move to the Other Side]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:56:15 GMT 29:05 6508812f6e095f00119e1242 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/09/18/lets-move-to-the-other-side/ 6508812f6e095f00119e1242 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Guest Preacher Pastor Robert Garcia full (This talk is in Spanish, with English translation.)


Mark 4:35-40


It is important to advance the Kingdom of God in obedience to the Lord.


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]]> (This talk is in Spanish, with English translation.)


Mark 4:35-40


It is important to advance the Kingdom of God in obedience to the Lord.


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]]> Risking Realness Risking Realness Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:34:18 GMT 31:25 64fe5279da0660001114e12b false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/09/10/risking-realness/ 64fe5279da0660001114e12b 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Follow Intentionally Together 2023 full 4 Matthew 22:37-40


We were meant to know and love, to be known and be loved. That’s the life to which He has called us—this is what we desperately need. When we shift from just fellowshipping to the risk of being known, we learn to truly love each other.


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]]> Matthew 22:37-40


We were meant to know and love, to be known and be loved. That’s the life to which He has called us—this is what we desperately need. When we shift from just fellowshipping to the risk of being known, we learn to truly love each other.


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]]> Beyond Friendliness Beyond Friendliness Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:08:41 GMT 27:01 64f671898ead84001003080e false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/09/05/beyond-friendliness/ 64f671898ead84001003080e 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Follow Intentionally Together 2023 full 3 Some churches hold that all they need to be is friendly to others. While good, what the church needs to practice is true love. Love is concerned with all aspects of another person, while being friendly keeps interaction at the surface. Loving others, individually and as a community, is a core sign of spiritual maturity.


1 Corinthians 13:1-7


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]]> Some churches hold that all they need to be is friendly to others. While good, what the church needs to practice is true love. Love is concerned with all aspects of another person, while being friendly keeps interaction at the surface. Loving others, individually and as a community, is a core sign of spiritual maturity.


1 Corinthians 13:1-7


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]]> Telling Our Story Telling Our Story Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:54:16 GMT 26:04 64ebf0398a08440012020cd4 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/08/28/telling-our-story/ 64ebf0398a08440012020cd4 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Fourth Sunday full Bonus episode! Our Fourth Sundays in 2023 usually involve a simple intro from Pastor Paul and a video or podcast from The Bible Project before breaking into small group discussion, so there's not been much to share on this podcast. But not this month! Instead of a video, Pastor Paul taught us how to share our story of faith with others.


While we may not be as bold as the Apostle, we can tell our story of what Jesus has done for us, whether that be for our salvation, guiding us in life’s troubled times, or an instance when God blessed us with undeserved grace. We’ll look at some pegs to hang our story on: we remember where we were, we received God’s grace, and we confess the difference He has made.

 

Key Verse: Paul proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! (Acts 28:31)


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]]> Bonus episode! Our Fourth Sundays in 2023 usually involve a simple intro from Pastor Paul and a video or podcast from The Bible Project before breaking into small group discussion, so there's not been much to share on this podcast. But not this month! Instead of a video, Pastor Paul taught us how to share our story of faith with others.


While we may not be as bold as the Apostle, we can tell our story of what Jesus has done for us, whether that be for our salvation, guiding us in life’s troubled times, or an instance when God blessed us with undeserved grace. We’ll look at some pegs to hang our story on: we remember where we were, we received God’s grace, and we confess the difference He has made.

 

Key Verse: Paul proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! (Acts 28:31)


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]]> Fellowshift Fellowshift Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:43:53 GMT 37:50 64e2b34bce03de0011cb2fa5 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/08/21/fellowshift/ 64e2b34bce03de0011cb2fa5 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Follow Intentionally Together 2023 full 2 Pastor Paul spoke from Acts 2:42-47 on the topic of Fellowshift. The church, the brainchild of God, is intended to do more than inspire people—it is to grow people and help people grow people. In following the methods of Jesus, the early church focused on fellowship, on being together, as the primary way we care for and build each other up. The church family moved from a feed me mentality to feed each other.


Key Verse: Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts. (Acts 2:46)


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]]> Pastor Paul spoke from Acts 2:42-47 on the topic of Fellowshift. The church, the brainchild of God, is intended to do more than inspire people—it is to grow people and help people grow people. In following the methods of Jesus, the early church focused on fellowship, on being together, as the primary way we care for and build each other up. The church family moved from a feed me mentality to feed each other.


Key Verse: Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts. (Acts 2:46)


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]]> Relationshift Relationshift Mon, 14 Aug 2023 01:03:37 GMT 32:58 64d97d6a52218a00119ecdea false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/08/14/relationshift/ 64d97d6a52218a00119ecdea 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Follow Intentionally Together 2023 full 1 1 Peter 5:12-13; Matthew 4:19

We believe that Jesus’ mission led him to die on the cross for our sins. That’s a big part of His mission, but it isn’t just that. His mission includes making disciples who, by being together, live out his teachings and tell the gospel story. What good is this truly fantastic real story if no one knows about it?

 

Key Verse: “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” (Matthew 4:19)


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]]> 1 Peter 5:12-13; Matthew 4:19

We believe that Jesus’ mission led him to die on the cross for our sins. That’s a big part of His mission, but it isn’t just that. His mission includes making disciples who, by being together, live out his teachings and tell the gospel story. What good is this truly fantastic real story if no one knows about it?

 

Key Verse: “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” (Matthew 4:19)


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]]> Holy Spirit Living Holy Spirit Living Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:35:14 GMT 30:56 64d2b51247d89400116ff64c false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/08/08/holy-spirit-living-part-2/ 64d2b51247d89400116ff64c 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Part 2 full 2 Peter 1:3-11

Living a Christian life is not a matter of willpower and self-effort, but it is tied to being connected to the Holy Spirit. We radically invest in what the Holy Spirit is doing in our lives, and when we do, He turns us into people who radically love.

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]]> 2 Peter 1:3-11

Living a Christian life is not a matter of willpower and self-effort, but it is tied to being connected to the Holy Spirit. We radically invest in what the Holy Spirit is doing in our lives, and when we do, He turns us into people who radically love.

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]]> Holy Spirit Living Holy Spirit Living Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:50:42 GMT 35:39 64c694e30e1a7c0011d93160 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/07/30/holy-spirit-living-part-1/ 64c694e30e1a7c0011d93160 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Part 1 full Pastor Paul is back to preaching!


2 Peter 1:3-11


Living a Christian life is not a matter of willpower and self-effort, but it is tied to being connected to the Holy Spirit. He brings the radical change in all areas of our life that we need.

 

Key Verse: His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.  (2 Peter 1:3)


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]]> Pastor Paul is back to preaching!


2 Peter 1:3-11


Living a Christian life is not a matter of willpower and self-effort, but it is tied to being connected to the Holy Spirit. He brings the radical change in all areas of our life that we need.

 

Key Verse: His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.  (2 Peter 1:3)


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]]> Help! Help! Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:06:36 GMT 35:44 64b4860d955b15001197cba0 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/07/17/help/ 64b4860d955b15001197cba0 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Pastor David Van Der Wiele full Psalm 44


As we cry out to God, the scriptures assure us that He hears us, answers us, and has sent the Savior who holds us in His hand.


Preached by guest Pastor David Van Der Wiele


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]]> Psalm 44


As we cry out to God, the scriptures assure us that He hears us, answers us, and has sent the Savior who holds us in His hand.


Preached by guest Pastor David Van Der Wiele


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]]> A Light of Hope A Light of Hope Sun, 09 Jul 2023 18:57:53 GMT 31:55 64ab0331525727001182e58c false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/07/09/a-light-of-hope/ 64ab0331525727001182e58c 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Pastor Robert Kennedy full This week we welcomed Pastor Robert Kennedy from Comunidad Cristiano Internacional.


Matthew 5:14-16


Jesus calls us to shine His light through our good works. Let people know by word and deed that we belong to Jesus. His light through us doesn’t bring glory to us but glory to Him.


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Matthew 5:14-16


Jesus calls us to shine His light through our good works. Let people know by word and deed that we belong to Jesus. His light through us doesn’t bring glory to us but glory to Him.


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]]> Jesus the Healer Jesus the Healer Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:42:37 GMT 47:01 64a2de5d78ac0d0011df063b false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/07/03/jesus-the-healer/ 64a2de5d78ac0d0011df063b 6433506fa20c25001252a675 full This week's talk comes from Pastor Mary.


Jesus Christ invites us all to join Him in the exciting and powerful ministry of healing and miracles. We are encouraged to faith in the God who expresses His inexhaustible love and compassion through healing. We will learn about Jesus’ model for healing and explore the theological framework for healing. Following the talk, we engaged in healing prayer for our beloved Pastor Paul.


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Jesus Christ invites us all to join Him in the exciting and powerful ministry of healing and miracles. We are encouraged to faith in the God who expresses His inexhaustible love and compassion through healing. We will learn about Jesus’ model for healing and explore the theological framework for healing. Following the talk, we engaged in healing prayer for our beloved Pastor Paul.


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]]> The Holy Spirit and the Beloved Community The Holy Spirit and the Beloved Community Mon, 19 Jun 2023 01:11:46 GMT 50:44 648fab52f49ad60011b84917 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/06/19/the-holy-spirit-and-the-beloved-community-the-prequel/ 648fab52f49ad60011b84917 6433506fa20c25001252a675 The Prequel full Ryan Waalkes (Bridge Street Ministries) is back to guest preach while Pastor Paul continues to recover from surgery.


Acts 2:42-47


We will continue the theme of the work of the Holy Spirit in forming a welcoming and restorative community. Two weeks ago we looked at the unifying work of the Holy Spirit in the Ephesian church. This week we will step back and explore the genesis of this work following the outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost.


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]]> Ryan Waalkes (Bridge Street Ministries) is back to guest preach while Pastor Paul continues to recover from surgery.


Acts 2:42-47


We will continue the theme of the work of the Holy Spirit in forming a welcoming and restorative community. Two weeks ago we looked at the unifying work of the Holy Spirit in the Ephesian church. This week we will step back and explore the genesis of this work following the outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost.


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]]> A Confident Confession A Confident Confession Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:51:14 GMT 27:37 64866c0218995900113a6f27 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/06/12/a-confident-confession/ 64866c0218995900113a6f27 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Rev. George Vink full Romans 8:28-39


We live in a time of challenges and uncertainty in a world or local community that often tries to undermine our confidence. We need the certainty and promises of God as His Word provides it.


Preached by Rev. George Vink

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We live in a time of challenges and uncertainty in a world or local community that often tries to undermine our confidence. We need the certainty and promises of God as His Word provides it.


Preached by Rev. George Vink

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]]> Spirit Filled Living Spirit Filled Living Mon, 29 May 2023 17:43:06 GMT 39:37 6474e42ffdb7e30011af2051 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/05/29/the-holy-spirit-living/ 6474e42ffdb7e30011af2051 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Ryan Waalkes full 2 Peter 1:3-11


Living a Christian life is not a matter of willpower and self-effort. Because of the Holy Spirit in us, there is the potential for radical character change—from selfishness to unselfishness, from enslavement to freedom.


Pastor Mary filled in for Pastor Paul, who is sick this week.

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Living a Christian life is not a matter of willpower and self-effort. Because of the Holy Spirit in us, there is the potential for radical character change—from selfishness to unselfishness, from enslavement to freedom.


Pastor Mary filled in for Pastor Paul, who is sick this week.

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]]> Better Together Better Together Mon, 15 May 2023 01:25:09 GMT 36:46 646189f401a21a00111c3204 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/05/15/better-together/ 646189f401a21a00111c3204 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: At the Table full 4 1 Corinthians 12:12-27


Father God has created each person with gifts and passions to serve others, and with areas where each person needs to be helped and cared for. Jesus created the church so that all the people work together and fit as a united whole—where strengths and hurting areas come together. The great joy comes when we serve together as co-laborers to minister to others as Jesus’ people.

 

Key verse: For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many….  Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. (1 Corinthians 12:13, 14, 27)


Preached by Pastor Paul Sausser

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]]> 1 Corinthians 12:12-27


Father God has created each person with gifts and passions to serve others, and with areas where each person needs to be helped and cared for. Jesus created the church so that all the people work together and fit as a united whole—where strengths and hurting areas come together. The great joy comes when we serve together as co-laborers to minister to others as Jesus’ people.

 

Key verse: For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many….  Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. (1 Corinthians 12:13, 14, 27)


Preached by Pastor Paul Sausser

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]]> I See You I See You Mon, 08 May 2023 00:47:58 GMT 32:17 645846bea4d4a30011a69ad5 false https://shows.acast.com/discovery-church-grand-rapids/episodes/645846bea4d4a30011a69ad5 645846bea4d4a30011a69ad5 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: At the Table full 3 Luke 19:1-10


Zacchaeus was an outsider, and he knew it. He also knew that having Jesus would change his life. In Jesus’ encounter with him, we see the Savior’s love for the outcast which begins with seeing him. To follow in Jesus’ steps, we also must see those that are considered forgotten or those mistreated, affirm their value with the giving of time, and lead them to Jesus and His community so they can be fully engaged in a new way of life with Jesus at their center.

 

Key Verse: When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. (Luke 19:5-6)


Preached by Pastor Paul Sausser

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]]> Luke 19:1-10


Zacchaeus was an outsider, and he knew it. He also knew that having Jesus would change his life. In Jesus’ encounter with him, we see the Savior’s love for the outcast which begins with seeing him. To follow in Jesus’ steps, we also must see those that are considered forgotten or those mistreated, affirm their value with the giving of time, and lead them to Jesus and His community so they can be fully engaged in a new way of life with Jesus at their center.

 

Key Verse: When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. (Luke 19:5-6)


Preached by Pastor Paul Sausser

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]]> A Compelling Welcome A Compelling Welcome Mon, 01 May 2023 00:39:14 GMT 38:41 644f0a3079dc8a00112dfaa3 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/05/01/a-compelling-welcome/ 644f0a3079dc8a00112dfaa3 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: At the Table full 2 The family table is the place where we feel we all belong. Jesus’ guest list is quite startling. Those who might be deemed worthy of an invite reject it. Those whom others pass over on the invitation list are compelled to come to His table. Those who are the most vulnerable should be ones Jesus’ followers show radical hospitality and offer a compelling invitation to be a part of the Father’s Table.


Key Verse: Then the master told his servant, “Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” (Luke 14:23)


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Preaching by Pastor Paul Sausser

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]]> The family table is the place where we feel we all belong. Jesus’ guest list is quite startling. Those who might be deemed worthy of an invite reject it. Those whom others pass over on the invitation list are compelled to come to His table. Those who are the most vulnerable should be ones Jesus’ followers show radical hospitality and offer a compelling invitation to be a part of the Father’s Table.


Key Verse: Then the master told his servant, “Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” (Luke 14:23)


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Preaching by Pastor Paul Sausser

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]]> Welcome Welcome Sun, 16 Apr 2023 21:53:17 GMT 40:13 643c6e4d817a660010639414 false https://discoverycrc.com/2023/04/16/welcome/ 643c6e4d817a660010639414 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Series: At the Table full 1 The family table is the place where we feel we all belong. The risk in welcoming people to the table is that they will be different than us, and even a bit messy. Yet, the genuine longing that people have (because it was placed in all of us by God), is to belong to God and to His family. We must follow this calling as a church because this is how Father God has welcomed us.

 

Key Verse: I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (Ephesians 4:1-2)


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Preached by Pastor Paul Sausser

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]]> The family table is the place where we feel we all belong. The risk in welcoming people to the table is that they will be different than us, and even a bit messy. Yet, the genuine longing that people have (because it was placed in all of us by God), is to belong to God and to His family. We must follow this calling as a church because this is how Father God has welcomed us.

 

Key Verse: I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (Ephesians 4:1-2)


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Preached by Pastor Paul Sausser

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]]> The Resurrection The Resurrection Sun, 09 Apr 2023 23:40:34 GMT 30:03 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1488815257 false https://soundcloud.com/discoverycrc/the-resurrection 64335072545d9b0011cd421f 6433506fa20c25001252a675 John 20:1-18Jesus came to bring us new life thr…

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]]> Life Giver Life Giver Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:32:05 GMT 40:51 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1483650808 false https://soundcloud.com/discoverycrc/life-giver 64335072545d9b0011cd4220 6433506fa20c25001252a675 Jesus came to bring us new life through faith in …

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]]> The Hope of Revival The Hope of Revival Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:45:30 GMT 40:00 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1472720866 false https://soundcloud.com/discoverycrc/the-hope-of-revival 64335072545d9b0011cd4221 6433506fa20c25001252a675

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]]> <![CDATA[Where's the Milk? | Guest Preacher Ryan Phan]]> Sun, 12 Mar 2023 21:59:31 GMT 30:28 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1467467227 false https://soundcloud.com/discoverycrc/wheres-the-milk-guest-preacher-ryan-phan 64335072545d9b0011cd4222 6433506fa20c25001252a675

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]]> The Chosen Restorer The Chosen Restorer Sun, 05 Mar 2023 21:52:08 GMT 32:53 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1462060456 false https://soundcloud.com/discoverycrc/the-chosen-restorer 64335072545d9b0011cd4223 6433506fa20c25001252a675 John 5:1-13Jesus responds to a need of a person…

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