Columbia Grove Messages

ShineAs Jesus' light shines from us, we engage to help those in need around us.

Be a LightGod calls His people to walk in his light so they can be a light for others who are in darkness. In Isaiah's time, God challenged His people to be an example to the surrounding nations, even as a rising global superpower posed a serious threat. This five-week sermon series explores the metaphor of following God's light and being a light for others through the writings of Isaiah.

Walk In the LightGod calls His people to walk in his light so they can be a light for others who are in darkness. In Isaiah's time, God challenged His people to be an example to the surrounding nations, even as a rising global superpower posed a serious threat. This five-week sermon series explores the metaphor of following God's light and being a light for others through the writings of Isaiah.

God's Plan is Worth the WaitA Memorial Day weekend message from Pastor Paul Collard. From Isaiah 30:18.

Blessed Are the PeacemakersAs we follow Jesus, we see the world differently. Let's take a closer look at peacemaking and what that means for Columbia Grove in the next year.

Blessed Are the MercifulAn honest biblical conversation about mercy, compassion, empathy, and forgiveness.

Blessed Are the MeekMeekness is strength under self-restraint, because of trust in God's power.

 Blessed Are the Poor In SpiritAs we follow Jesus, we see the world in a different light.

Easter SundayThe Road to Emmaus. (Luke 24:13-36)

Palm SundayWhy did Jesus weep as he entered Jerusalem? 

Mephibosheth: The Life Changing Power of GracePastor Mark Benadom discusses the Old Testament story of Mephibosheth and how nothing reinforces life-change more than grace; nothing reveals life-change more than extending grace.

Jonathon: A Two AM Friend for the AgesPastor Mark Benadom speaks from the story of Jonathon about profound friendship.

 The Power of WorshipAn honest conversation about a common misunderstanding of Spiritual Gifts and Paul's instruction to women about staying silent in the church.

The Heart of WorshipWorship isn't about just you. It's about Jesus and building up His body.

Discovering and Applying Your Spiritual Gifts - Part 2Jesus' definition of love is stronger, deeper, and so much better than our cultural definition of love.

Discovering and Applying Your Spiritual Gifts - Part 2Examining the spiritual gifts of wisdom, knowledge, faith, and healing from 1 Corinthians 12:4-11. 

Discovering and Applying Your Spiritual Gifts - Part 1Examining the spiritual gifts of wisdom, knowledge, faith, and healing from 1 Corinthians 12:4-11. 

 Honoring Every PartWhen one of us celebrates, we all celebrate. When one of us hurts, we all hurt.

Every Body Part MattersYou are part of Jesus' body.

We Are One BodyYou are part of Jesus' body.

Discerning DirectionResponding to God's Nudges.

Habits of HearingResponding to God's Nudges.

Still The StaticResponding to God's Nudges.

Advent Through the Eyes of The AngelsThere is more to our moments than meets the eye.

Advent Through the Eyes of JosephWe can trust and obey God even when circumstances don't make sense.

Advent Through the Eyes of MaryI am the Lord's Servant.

Advent Through the Eyes of IsaiahGod keeps His promises.

Finding ShalomPeace is not found in the absence of problems but in the presence of God.

Boasting in the CrossSpeak the name. Tell the story.

Bearing One Another's BurdensHow would a Spirit-led community treat one another?

 Life in the SpiritSomething new now lives in you.

Set Free to ServeWe're set free to follow Jesus.

 Children of GodJesus gives us a new core identity: Child of God.

The Scandal of GraceIf you're never tempted to abuse grace, you don't understand how radical grace is.

 Freedom in JesusHow to identify a false gospel.

Jesus Everywhere - FruitEncountering Jesus through biblical symbols. We have been grafted into Christ.

Jesus Everywhere - TreesEncountering Jesus through biblical symbols. Jesus is the Tree of Life.

Jesus Everywhere - WaterEncountering the gospel through biblical symbols.

Do You Know Him? (1 John 2:3-4)Pastor Paul Collard shares his story of how he came to Christ and what helps him to stay grounded in his faith.

A Harvest of Good. (Galatians 6:9-10)From the NCW Fairgrounds. With Pastor Garth Hinderer.

 The Power of Kindness. (Ruth 3 & 4)God leads. God provides. We see God's hand in the stories of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. A message by Mark Benadom.

The Power of Kindness. (Ruth 2)God leads. God provides. We see God's hand in the stories of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. 

 The Power of Loyalty. (Ruth 1)God leads. God provides. We see God's hand in the stories of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz.

The Good Shepherd - Part 2. (John 10:1-18)Penny, a young sheep, has just been placed in a new flock with a new shepherd. She's been hurt by shepherds in the past, so she is initially skeptical, but she discovers that her new shepherd is better than she could ever imagine.A two-part storytelling exploration of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

 The God Shepherd - Part 1. (John 10:1-18)Penny, a young sheep, has just been placed in a new flock with a new shepherd. She's been hurt by shepherds in the past, so she is initially skeptical, but she discovers that her new shepherd is better than she could ever imagine.A two-part storytelling exploration of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

 Loving Non-Believers Like Jesus. (Mark 12:29-31)Love your neighbor as yourself—even the ones who are harder to love.With Pastor Mark Benadom.

Loving Our Political Opponents Like Jesus. (Mark 12:29-31)Love your neighbor as yourself—even the ones who are harder to love.

 Loving Our Neighbors Like Jesus. (Mark 12:29-31)Love your neighbor as yourself—even the ones who are harder to love.

How I See The Outcast. (Luke 19:1-10)Jesus saw Zacchaeus. How can we see one another better too?

 Home-Church.Home is the #1 place where faith is formed, and fathers play a vital role. Let's examine Ephesians 6:4 more closely. 

Here I Am, Send Me.God knows you right where you are. He has given you everything you need to fulfill his purposes for you right where you are.