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When people ask who Calvary Church is, we respond that we are and desire to be Christ's church in this place. The church is different than any other institution on earth. How? The church is the only institution that Christ Himself promised to build (Matthew 16:18). So the church is the mission of Ch…

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    Progress and Joy in the Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 34:02


    In this message, guest teacher Dave Morlan shares how we can make progress in our faith and experience more joy. Speaker: Dave Morlan, Teaching Pastor, Fellowship Denver Church Passage: Philippians 1:19-26 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on June 1, 2025

    Seeking God in Brokenness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 34:18


    Speaker: Director, Special Needs Ministries; Zach Schmuck Passage: Exodus 33:12-23, 34:6-7 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on May 18th, 2025

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    Divine Reconstruction | Aging and Old Age

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 33:18


    In the typical fashion of this series in Ecclesiastes, this message looks at what the world gets wrong about aging and how Jesus brings a better perspective. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on May 18th, 2025

    Divine Reconstruction | Banishing Anxiety, Depression and Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 37:47


    This message looks at the anxiety, depression, and darkness that come with living life in this fallen world. We learn a defense against these elements and are encouraged to embrace the reality that we are loved by God. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 11:7-10 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on May 11th, 2025

    Divine Reconstruction | Working By Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 29:39


    This sermon looks at the blessing and value of work. This covers anything that we apply energy and effort to in an attempt to accomplish something productive. With this broad definition in mind, we are given five principles we can apply to our lives as we work by faith. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on May 4th, 2025

    Divine Reconstruction | How We Should Talk About Those in Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 30:31


    God's compassion goes beyond welcoming us home, he also wants to help us make better decisions so we can experience the fullness of life that he offers. These decisions include how we speak about the rulers of our people. While this can feel like a small thing, it speaks volumes of the state of our heart and where our trust lies. Learn more in this timely message. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 10:15-20 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on April 27th, 2025

    Divine Reconstruction | Who Knows the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 45:09


    Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 10:14 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on April 6, 2025

    Divine Reconstruction | How to Win an Argument

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 36:27


    We live in a culture that thrives on contentious exchanges and vitriolic arguments. In Ecclesiastes 10:1-14, Solomon emphasizes the value of remaining calm in the face of foolish arguments. In this message, Pastor Jim offers us four principles for making our way through these contentious conversations. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 10:1-14a This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 30th, 2025.

    Divine Reconstruction | The Gift of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 36:47


    In this sermon, Pastor Jim explores Ecclesiastes 9:18, emphasizing how wisdom is more powerful than weapons of war but can be easily overshadowed by the destructive power of sin. He highlights how just one act of sin can undo the good work of many, illustrating this through biblical and real-life examples. This message challenges believers to pursue godly wisdom and recognize the dangers of allowing sin to corrupt their lives and communities. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 9:18 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 23rd, 2025.

    Divine Reconstruction | Words Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 36:53


    In Ecclesiastes 9:17, Solomon highlights the value of wisdom that comes from those who measure their words. Pastor Tom explains the significance and the power of words. We are encouraged to pursue proper speech when engaging with others. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Ecclesiastes 9:17 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 16th, 2025.

    Divine Reconstruction | God's Plan for Your Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 40:16


    This sermon explores how life's unpredictability often challenges our personal definitions of success. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 9:11-16, Pastor Tom highlights how human effort alone does not guarantee outcomes and emphasizes God's providence in guiding our paths. True success, as defined by Scripture, is recognizing that we are exactly where God wants us to be and using our gifts for His glory. Rather than striving for accumulation, achievement, or acclaim, we are called to trust in God's plan, knowing He is working all things for His purpose and our good. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Ecclesiastes 9:11-16 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 9th, 2025.

    Christ for All Nations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 36:15


    In Revelation 7:9-17, Pastor Artie Lindsay explains how all things are united things, and everything is brought under the authority of Jesus. We see how God's people will worship him together in unity, and how He will set all things right. Speaker: Teaching Pastor, Tabernacle Community Church; Artie Lindsay Passage: Revelation 7:9-10 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 2nd, 2025.

    Divine Reconstruction | Death and Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 36:55


    Every human life will come to an end. In Ecclesiastes 9:1-10, Solomon expresses how both the good and the evil experience death. Through this message, we learn how death takes on new meaning for those who believe in Jesus. We are all faced with the choice to live in the light of the resurrection or in the shadow of death. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Ecclesiastes 9:1-10 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on February 23rd, 2025.

    Divine Reconstruction | Our Merciful God

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 35:33


    Why do the wicked prosper? This is the question Solomon wrestles with in Ecclesiastes 8:10-17. As we explore this, we find that while we often reach the end of our rope when confounded by such realities, God's mercy proves to be more extensive than we ever imagined it could be. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Ecclesiastes 8:10-17 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on February 16th, 2025.

    Divine Reconstruction | Why is Life So Hard Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 39:01


    Why do bad things happen to good people? This is the question that confronts us as we experience suffering. In Ecclesiastes 7:15-8:1, Pastor Jim explains how Solomon acknowledges that sin is the root cause of suffering. Despite Solomon's pursuit of wisdom, he finds no solution within himself, showing us that the ultimate solution is in Jesus. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Ecclesiastes 8:2-10 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on February 9th, 2025.

    Divine Reconstruction | Why is Life So Hard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 37:56


    Why do bad things happen to good people? This is the question that confronts us as we experience suffering. In Ecclesiastes 7:15-8:1, Pastor Jim explains how Solomon acknowledges that sin is the root cause of suffering. Despite Solomon's pursuit of wisdom, he finds no solution within himself, showing us that the ultimate solution is in Jesus. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 7:15-8:1 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on February 2nd, 2025.

    Divine Reconstruction | Pining for the Past vs. Hoping for the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 36:23


    It is natural for us to attempt to change the unpleasant situation in which we find ourselves. In this message, we learn that it is pride when we take these matters into our own hands, rather than relying on God. From Ecclesiastes 7:7-9, Jim demonstrates the ways in which patience in such difficult circumstances is better than pride. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 7:7-9 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on January 19th, 2025.

    Divine Reconstruction | Patience is Better Than Pride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 32:45


    It is natural for us to attempt to change the unpleasant situation in which we find ourselves. In this message, we learn that it is pride when we take these matters into our own hands, rather than relying on God. From Ecclesiastes 7:7-9, Jim demonstrates the ways in which patience in such difficult circumstances is better than pride. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 7:7-9 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on January 19th, 2025.

    Divine Reconstruction | The Blessings of Troubles, Difficulties and Struggles in Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 36:45


    In life we experience lots of struggles and difficulties. In Ecclesiastes 7: 1-6 Pastor Jim identifies 4 blessings that come through suffering! We are challenged to lean into God amid the struggle reminding us that God ordains our path drawing us closer to him. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 7:1-6 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on January 12th, 2025.

    Divine Reconstruction | God's Resolution for Insatiable Appetites

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 30:11


    Insatiable appetites are desires we turn to for fulfillment instead of seeking satisfaction in God. In Ecclesiastes 6:7-12, Jon identifies four insatiable appetites: words, knowledge, the question of “what's next?”, and power. We discover that we are powerless to defeat these appetites, but God is able to crush these appetites when we find satisfaction in Him. Speaker: Director, Young Adults Ministry: Jon Nuenke Passage: Ecclesiastes 6:7-12 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on January 5th, 2025.

    New Year's Communion Service 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 15:17


    Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:17 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on December 29th, 2024.

    Christmas Sunday | Receiving Jesus as Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 25:05


    In this message, we explore the differences between receiving a gift like a book and the gift of Jesus! We find that the gift of Jesus is both costly and supplies all wisdom and knowledge. The lordship of Jesus is not just for one part of our life but grows to have authority over every part of our life. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Colossians 2:6 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on December 22nd, 2024.

    Divine Reconstruction | The Love of Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 36:11


    The holiday season can contribute to our relationship with money being characterized by concerns, frustrations, anxieties, and doubts. In Ecclesiastes 5:8-17, Solomon wrestles through the disappointment of how money fails to satisfy. Our difficult emotions surrounding money stem from our love for money. We find that two blessings that God gives are enjoying money, and investing in eternity through giving it to the church and personal opportunities. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:6 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on December 15th, 2024.

    Divine Reconstruction | Are You "Serious"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 34:13


    What does it mean to be a serious Christian? To answer this question, we turn to Ecclesiastes 5:1-7. Solomon shares four instructions on how to be a serious Christian. These instructions are to guard your steps, listen to God, watch your mouth, and keep your promises to God. In all this, we are reminded of the importance of having a healthy fear of God. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on December 8th, 2024.

    Divine Reconstruction | Loneliness and Companionship

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 32:49


    In this message, we see that the lie of the “Sigma Male” popular in our current culture is that it romanticizes loneliness and replaces our need for genuine companionship with something else. Instead we find that the truth of the Gospel is that we were created for meaningful relationships with God first and then with others. If you are feeling the sting of loneliness, during the holidays or whenever, turn to God first in faith, hope and love, in prayer, in Scripture and in serving and then watch Him provide human companionship to fill out the friendship that He himself offers through Jesus. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on December 1st, 2024.

    Divine Reconstruction | Contentment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 34:22


    In this message, we receive four encouragements to help us to take our focus off of others, so that we don't end up in either envy-fueled ambition or quitting on life. Instead we learn we are to focus on surrendering to God, trusting that His choices are better than ours. When we do this we can experience the blessings of contentment. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 4:4-6 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on November 24th, 2024.

    Divine Reconstruction | Comfort for the Oppressed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 29:25


    In this sermon, Jim preaches on Ecclesiastes 4:1-3. We are reminded of how oppression is very present in the world. We discover that our call as a church is to draw attention to cases of oppression, to call people to repentance, and to comfort the oppressed. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 4:1-3 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on November 17th, 2024.

    Divine Reconstruction | Human Beings Not Human Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 33:57


    This sermon explores Ecclesiastes 3:18-22, where Solomon reflects on the similarities between humans and animals. However, Pastor Jim emphasizes the distinction of humans from animals by explaining what it means to be made in the image of God. We realize that humans are made for relationship, dominion, and to be indwelled by God. As we walk by the Holy Spirt, we understand the privilege of what it means to be truly human. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 3:18-22 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on November 10th, 2024.

    Divine Reconstruction | The Cry for Justice and Righteousness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 36:57


    In Ecclesiastes 3:15-17, we see Solomon distressed about injustice in the world. Pastor Tom teaches that we find hope in the midst of injustice, by remembering that God is the ultimate judge. We find that our call to love leads to significant change. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Ecclesiastes 3:15-17 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on November 3rd, 2024.

    Divine Reconstruction | Eternity in Our Hearts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 33:47


    In Ecclesiastes 3:9-14 and John 1, Pastor Jim explains how the eternal God places eternity in our hearts. Everything God does lasts forever, and that includes the endurance of our souls. We recognize that our response to Jesus is directly linked to how we spend eternity. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 3:9-14 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on October 27th, 2024.

    Divine Reconstruction | Times and Seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 31:43


    In Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Solomon points out the many different seasons of life. Through this teaching, we discover the importance of discerning what season we are in, how to accept the season, and when to ask God to change our season. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on October 20th, 2024.

    Divine Reconstruction | The Transition from One Generation to Another

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 30:53


    In this message from Ecclesiastes 2:12-26, we find that the best legacy is living a life that is pleasing to God. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on October 13th, 2024.

    Divine Reconstruction | Overcoming a Spirit of Accumulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 29:33


    In this sermon, we find that obedience to God and the fear of God are the solution to a spirit of accumulation. We discover that this is the path to experiencing fullness of joy. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 2:4-11 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on October 6th, 2024.

    Divine Reconstruction | I'll Be Happy When...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 39:34


    This week's message explores the theme of true happiness and satisfaction, using the biblical story of Solomon from Ecclesiastes. We reflect on how people often seek happiness in temporary pleasures—such as wealth, laughter, projects, or relationships—but find them unfulfilling. We find through the scripture that lasting happiness can only be found in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ! And that true joy comes not from worldly pursuits but from living in, through and from, the person of Jesus. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Ecclesiastes 2:1-3 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on September 29th, 2024.

    Divine Reconstruction | Wisdom from God

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 36:57


    In this message we study Ecclesiastes 1:12-18. We read that Solomon finds wisdom to be burdensome. We are reminded that just like our inability to obey the law, we are also unable to walk out our wisdom. We are invited to experience the wisdom of God through daily communion with Christ. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on September 22nd, 2024.

    Divine Reconstruction | Be a River, Not a Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 40:01


    In Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Solomon declares that he feels like everything is meaningless, a sentiment we can all resonate with. As explore this passage together, Pastor Jim helps us see that God is always doing something new, he meets us where we are, and he wants to transform our lakes into rivers. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on September 15th, 2024.

    Divine Reconstruction | Faith for Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 46:45


    In this message, Pastor Jim began a new sermon series on the book of Ecclesiastes. The story of Naaman and Elisha, found in 2 Kings 5, is used to reveal the message of Ecclesiastes. Through this passage, we find that true meaning for our lives is found in faith and obedience to God. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Second Kings 5 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on September 8th, 2024.

    Race and Ethnicity | The Church in God's Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 39:49


    Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Acts & Ephesians 2:11-19 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on September 1st, 2024.

    Race and Ethnicity | Love Your Neighbor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 41:01


    In this message, we look at how Jesus demonstrates for us true love for neighbor, which asks what is the most that I can do for someone and still meet the other obligations that I have. Pastor Jim walks through multiple examples in the life of Jesus that show how he loved his neighbors with regard to race and ethnicity. As we leave, we are encouraged to go and do likewise. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Luke 10:25-37 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on August 25th, 2024.

    Race and Ethnicity | Obedience in the Present to Heal Injustices of the Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 38:30


    In this message, we have the opportunity to be able to see how in God's grace he allows obedience in the present with regard to the issue of race and ethnicity to bring healing for injustices in the past. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Second Samuel 21 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on August 18th, 2024.

    Race and Ethnicity | Israel in Egypt: The Sin of Slavery and the Rescue of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 48:50


    The Bible testifies to the truth that God absolutely hates racial oppression and is always at work to overcome it. In this message, we see that He was at work in Joseph's life amid great suffering. And He was at work in the nation of Israel amid even greater suffering. And He is at work today in all the racial oppression that has happened and is happening throughout our world. Ultimately, this sermon reminds us that our sins will not overcome God's faithfulness. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Genesis 37 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on August 11th, 2024.

    Race and Ethnicity | From Genesis to Revelation: God's plan for Race and Ethnicity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 42:01


    This sermon begins a five-week series on a Biblical Theology of Race and Ethnicity. Through passages from Genesis to Revelation, we see that God's plan for humanity to diversify, allows us to collectively reflect His image more fully. Through this series, we are called to align our thoughts and actions with God's heart for multiethnic unity and to build relationships that reflect His diverse creation. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Genesis 1-12 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on August 4th, 2024.

    Matthew | The Great Commission

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 39:25


    In our last sermon in the gospel of Matthew, we hear Jesus giving his disciples the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20. These are Jesus' last words to his disciples in the closing section of the gospel of Matthew. In these words, Jesus assures us of his power, he explains the commission, and he promises his presence. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Matthew 28:18-20 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on July 28th, 2024.

    Matthew | Marks of a Disciple

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 41:13


    In this sermon, we look at Matthew 28:16-20, what is commonly known as the Great Commission. We hear the answer to this question: What does it actually mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Through examples from the original disciples and passages throughout Scripture, we learned some of the distinguishing characteristics of a disciple. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Matthew 28:16-20 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on July 21st, 2024.

    Matthew | Marks of a Disciple

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 41:41


    In this sermon, we look at Matthew 28:16-20, what is commonly known as the Great Commission. We hear the answer to this question: What does it actually mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Through examples from the original disciples and passages throughout Scripture, we learned some of the distinguishing characteristics of a disciple. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Matthew 28:16-20 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on July 21st, 2024.

    Matthew | Are We Being Deceived?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 34:00


    In this sermon, we see what God has to say in Matthew 27:62-66 regarding the Pharisee's false claim that Jesus' real, physical resurrection was alternatively deception. We considered some of the responses to refute this false claim and some of the evidence of the real, physical resurrection of Jesus. We are reminded that what you believe about Jesus' resurrection is crucial. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Matthew 27:62-66 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on July 14th 2024.

    Matthew | The Defeat of Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 33:00


    Death is a reality of life in this world. What is our response to it? As we see in this message, through Jesus death is defeated. However, we must decide if this is a fictional story we disregard or a historical event that changes our lives forever. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Matthew 27:27-66 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on July 7th 2024.

    Matthew | The Silence of Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 45:14


    In this message, we follow along with Jesus at his trial before Pilate in Matthew 27:11-26. Jesus shows us the positive value of silence; that silence truly can be golden. During His trial, we see Jesus is silent because of three things: because he knows his Father, because He submits to his Father's plan, and because He is committed to his Father's purpose for him. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Matthew 27:11-26 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on June 30th 2024.

    Matthew | Praying in Our Darkest Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 29:26


    In this sermon, we read Matthew 26:36-56 depicting Jesus and his disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane. We get a peek into Jesus' prayer life in one of his darkest of hours. Through this we see how he shares his big emotions and desires with God the Father in prayer. And ultimately, we learn how Jesus' example can speak into our own darkest moments. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Matthew 26:36-56 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on June 23rd, 2024.

    Matthew | Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 40:56


    In this sermon, we read Matthew 26:17-30 which describes Jesus' Last Supper with his disciples. Through this text, we discover the important contrast between Judas and Peter. We looked at Jesus' institution of Communion with a focus on the blood and the cup. There is significance in Jesus telling us to drink his blood, which is poured into us, not out onto the ground. Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: Matthew 26:17-30, 31-35, 69-75 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on June 16th, 2024.

    Matthew | Disordered Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 39:14


    This message looks at Matthew 26:14-16 and 27:1-10. In it we see how Judas takes his eyes off Jesus; laying his gaze instead on one of the three Ps of temptation. We see how we should deal with our guilt by looking at how Judas dealt with his. This is an example of how our worship can become disordered. Content Warning: This message mentions death by suicide, as seen with Judas in Matthew 27. Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson Passage: Matthew 26:14-16, 27:1-10 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on June 9th, 2024.

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