Downtown Christian Church

This Sunday, Ron Messelink will be sharing a message entitled, "Babel Forward." You won't want to miss this.——Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MICan We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org——Stay Connected!:Website: www.achurchinthecity.orgDCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurchDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurchApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, our special guest and friend, Pastor Ken Odour will be sharing a message entitled, "Shortchanged - From the Shadows to the Table."——Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MICan We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org——Stay Connected!:Website: www.achurchinthecity.orgDCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurchDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurchApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This Sunday, Ben will be taking us through the life of Joseph, focusing on walking faithfully through hardship, emerging on the other side, and seeing the promises of God. Don't miss this message entitled, "Waiting on the Promises of God.""As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to keep many people alive."- Genesis 50.20

This Sunday, Jamie will be sharing a message entitled, "A Day in the Life of a Believer." Don't miss it."Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. Seeing the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and downcast, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore, plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest."- Matthew 9.35-38——Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MICan We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org——Stay Connected!:Website: www.achurchinthecity.orgDCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurchDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurchApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This Sunday, Lisa will be sharing a message entitled, "Tending the Soil." Don't miss it."Behold, the sower went out to sow; as he was sowing, some seed fell beside the road, and the birds came and ate it up. Other seed fell on the rocky ground where it did not have much soil; and immediately it sprang up because it had no depth of soil. And when the sun had risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away. Other seed fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked it, and it yielded no crop. Other seeds fell into the good soil, and as they grew up and increased, they yielded a crop and produced thirty, sixty, and a hundred times as much."- Mark 4.3-8 NASB——Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MICan We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org——Stay Connected!:Website: www.achurchinthecity.orgDCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurchDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurchApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This Sunday, as we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, Kris will be sharing a message entitled, "Resurrection Sunday // Paid in Full." Don't miss it."It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us."- Romans 8.34 NKJV——Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MICan We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org——Stay Connected!:Website: www.achurchinthecity.orgDCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurchDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurchApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

In some places around the world, the day between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday is known as "Black Saturday." This may sound grim to those of us who now live in the reality of the resurrection. But, imagine being an early disciple who just experienced the historical events leading up to the resurrection of Jesus, including "Good Friday." And then, imagine what Saturday must have felt like. Would it have been filled with hope and excitement? Or, rather grief and despair?This Sunday, as we begin our celebration of Holy Week, Kevan will be sharing a message entitled, "A Long Saturday (up from the ashes)." You won't want to miss this.——Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MICan We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org——Stay Connected!:Website: www.achurchinthecity.orgDCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurchDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurchApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This Sunday, as we continue our series walking through the book of Ephesians, Jamie will be wrapping up with Chapter Six! Don't forget to read it prior to Sunday morning. Also, you are encouraged to connect with other individuals or couples over the next few weeks to spend time together in fellowship, discussing the study of Ephesians further.——Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MICan We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org——Stay Connected!:Website: www.achurchinthecity.orgDCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurchDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurchApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This Sunday, as we continue our series walking through the book of Ephesians, Ben will be taking us through Chapter Five! Don't forget to read it prior to Sunday morning. Also, you are encouraged to connect with other individuals or couples over the next few weeks to spend time together in fellowship, discussing the study of Ephesians further.——Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MICan We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org——Stay Connected!:Website: www.achurchinthecity.orgDCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurchDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurchApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This Sunday, as we continue our series walking through the book of Ephesians, Kris will be taking us through Chapter Four! Don't forget to read it prior to Sunday morning. Also, you are encouraged to connect with other individuals or couples over the next few weeks to spend time together in fellowship and discussing further the study of Ephesians.——Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MICan We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org——Stay Connected!:Website: www.achurchinthecity.orgDCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurchDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurchApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This Sunday, as we continue our series walking through the book of Ephesians, Kevan will be taking us through Chapter Three! Don't forget to read it prior to Sunday morning. Also, you are encouraged to connect with other individuals or couples over the next few weeks to spend time together in fellowship and discussing further the study of Ephesians.——Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MICan We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org——Stay Connected!:Website: www.achurchinthecity.orgDCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurchDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurchApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This Sunday, as we continue our series walking through the book of Ephesians, Lisa will be taking us through Chapter Two! Don't forget to read it prior to Sunday morning. We encourage you to connect with other individuals or couples over the next few weeks to spend time together in fellowship and discussing further the study of Ephesians.——Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MICan We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org——Stay Connected!:Website: www.achurchinthecity.orgDCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurchDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurchApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, as we continue our series walking through the book of Ephesians, Kris  will be taking us through Chapter One! Don't forget to read it prior to Sunday morning. We encourage you to connect with other individuals or couples over the next few weeks to spend time together in fellowship and discussing further the study of Ephesians.——Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MICan We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org——Stay Connected!:Website: www.achurchinthecity.orgDCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurchDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurchApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, we are excited to dive into a new sermon series on the book of Ephesians!  Kevan Grinwis will start us off!  You won't want to miss it! We encourage you to connect with other individuals or couples over the next few weeks to spend time together in fellowship and discussing further the study of Ephesians.——Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MICan We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org——Stay Connected!:Website: www.achurchinthecity.orgDCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurchDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurchApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, Guest Speaker Ron Messelink will be delivering a message to us titled Jumping Chairs! ——Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MICan We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org——Stay Connected!:Website: www.achurchinthecity.orgDCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurchDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurchApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This Sunday, Leon DeHaan will give us insight on the reason why we partake in communion with a message titled "Communion Explained".——Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MICan We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org——Stay Connected!:Website: www.achurchinthecity.orgDCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurchDCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurchApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

Before the prophet Isaiah could truly occupy all that the Lord had set him apart for, he had to come to “ruin,” to the end of himself, to a place where his voice and all the voices around him were silenced before the Lord. He had to present himself as UNDONE. He had to lay it all down.  On Sunday, Kevan will talk about what it really looks like to be UNDONE in a message entitled, “Laying it all Down.” Don't miss it. “…I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple… Then I said, ‘Woe to me, for I a ruined! Because I am a man of unlean lips, And I llive among a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.' Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a burning coal in his hand, which he had taken ro the altar with tongs. He touched my mouth with it and said, ‘Behold, this has touched your lips; and your iniquity is taken away and your sin is forgiven.' Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?' Then I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!'” – Isaiah 6.1,5-7 NASB —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

Join us this week as Lisa Chayer will be sharing on "Defeating Idols".   “You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in the heavens or on the earth or in the sea.” Exodus 20:4 —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, Jamie Grinwis will continue pressing into our 2025 focus with her message titled Get Up. Stand Up. “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2 NASB1995 —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This Sunday, Kris Chayer will be sharing a message with us titled: Believing is Living. “But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.” John 20:31 NLT —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

Kevan Grinwis will be starting out the new year with sharing with us a Vision Sunday message!  —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This Sunday Kris Chayer will share with us an exciting message, titled Go All Out (Bearing Much Fruit)!  Join us for this compelling message as we end the year 2024 and anticipate what God has for us in 2025. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.”  - Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, we conclude our Advent Celebration!  Jamie Grinwis will be sharing a message on the Arrival of PEACE! “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.  An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”” Luke 2:8-14 —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, we continue our Advent Celebration!  Lisa Chayer will be sharing a message on the Arrival of LOVE! "And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.  An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”” Luke 2:8-14 —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, we continue our Advent Celebration!  Kevan Grinwis will share on the Arrival of JOY! And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.  An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”” Luke 2:8-14 —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This Sunday begins our Advent Celebration!  Kris Chayer will start us off with a message on the Arrival of HOPE! And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.  An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”” Luke 2:8-14 —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, Leon DeHaan is going to bless us with a beautiful message titled, "Your Fragrance”! —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

Join us this week as guest speaker Ron Messelink shares a message titled "Eulogies".    —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, Jamie Grinwis will be wrapping up our small group sermon series on the book of James with sharing on Chapter 5 as well as taking some time for practical application regarding verses 14 -20.  Each week you are encouraged to dive into the book of James by reading and dwelling on a chapter a week. For this week, read James 5.   Here are some questions to help you study and meditate on the Scripture and prepare for our small group discussion. This would also be a great time to start journaling if you don't already... 1. What themes did God highlight to you when reading? 2. How can you apply them to your life? 3. Are there any verses or concepts that you are uncertain about the meaning and would like to unpack further with the group? 4. What encouraged you or challenged you? 5. After reading this chapter, what do you think God may be calling you to do with what you learned? —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

Join us Sunday as Lisa Chayer shares on the book of James focusing on the 4th chapter for our small group sermon series "Walking with James".  Each week you are encouraged to dive into the book of James by reading and dwelling on a chapter a week. This coming week, read James 4.   Here are some questions to help you study and meditate on the Scripture and prepare for our small group discussion. This would also be a great time to start journaling if you don't already... 1. What themes did God highlight to you when reading? 2. How can you apply them to your life? 3. Are there any verses or concepts that you are uncertain about the meaning and would like to unpack further with the group? 4. What encouraged you or challenged you? 5. After reading this chapter, what do you think God may be calling you to do with what you learned? —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

Join us this week as Ben Craymer expands on the book of James focusing on the 3rd chapter for our small group sermon series "Walking with James".  Each week you are encouraged to dive into the book of James by reading and dwelling on a chapter a week. This week, read James 3.  Here are some questions to help you study and meditate on the Scripture and prepare for our small group discussion. This would also be a great time to start journaling if you don't already... 1. What themes did God highlight to you when reading? 2. How can you apply them to your life? 3. Are there any verses or concepts that you are uncertain about the meaning and would like to unpack further with the group? 4. What encouraged you or challenged you? 5. After reading this chapter, what do you think God may be calling you to do with what you learned? —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

Join us this week as Kevan will share on the passage of James 2 for our small group sermon series "Walking with James".  Each week you are encouraged to dive into the book of James by reading and dwelling on a chapter a week. This week, read James 2.  Here are some questions to help you study and meditate on the Scripture and prepare for our small group discussion. This would also be a great time to start journaling if you don't already... 1. What themes did God highlight to you when reading? 2. How can you apply them to your life? 3. Are there any verses or concepts that you are uncertain about the meaning and would like to unpack further with the group? 4. What encouraged you or challenged you? 5. After reading this chapter, what do you think God may be calling you to do with what you learned? —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, Kris will dive into James 1 for our small group sermon series "Walking with James".  Each week you are encouraged to dive into the book of James by reading and dwelling on a chapter a week. This coming week, read James 1.  Here are some questions to help you study and meditate on the Scripture and prepare for our small group discussion. This would also be a great time to start journaling if you don't already... 1. What themes did God highlight to you when reading? 2. How can you apply them to your life? 3. Are there any verses or concepts that you are uncertain about the meaning and would like to unpack further with the group? 4. What encouraged you or challenged you? 5. After reading this chapter, what do you think God may be calling you to do with what you learned? —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, we will begin our small group sermon series "Walking with James". Kevan will start us off with an introduction to the book of James.  Each week you are encouraged to dive into the book of James by reading and dwelling on a chapter a week. This coming week, read James 1. Or, for you overachievers out there, read all 5 chapters. Here are some questions to help you study and meditate on the Scripture and prepare for our small group discussion. This would also be a great time to start journaling if you don't already... What themes did God highlight to you when reading? How can you apply them to your life? Are there any verses or concepts that you are uncertain about the meaning and would like to unpack further with the group? What encouraged you or challenged you? After reading this chapter, what do you think God may be calling you to do with what you learned?   —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

Join us this week for a message from Pastor Ken Odour, visiting us from Kenya. He will be sharing with us what God has laid on his heart to share.  We are excited to have him here with us again!  You won't want to miss. —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

Lisa will be speaking on the importance of seeking God and His kingdom with all our hearts and as we do we know that he's always watching out and taking care of us, it's His promise to us! “Seek the kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” — Matthew 6:33 NLT —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This Sunday, Jamie Grinwis will be sharing a timely message on Holiness. “but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all behavior.; because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” - 1 Peter 1:15-16 —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

Join us this week as Pastor Leon DeHaan shares a special message titled "Understanding Worship".   —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

As children of God we should be the wisest people on the planet because we have access, total access to the Lords wisdom for our lives. So why is it that we're not walking fully in that wisdom, what is it that keeps us from accessing all the wisdom that the Lord has for us? Lisa Chayer will be discussing this further this week! “Wisdom shouts in the streets. She cries out in the public square. She calls to the crowds along the main street, to those gathered in front of the city gate: “How long, you simpletons, will you insist on being simpleminded? How long will you mockers relish your mocking? How long will you fools hate knowledge? Come and listen to my counsel. I'll share my heart with you and make you wise.” - Proverbs 1:20-23 NLT  —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, join us on this adventure as Jamie Grinwis shares a message titled "Choose Your Own Adventure".  “Commit your works to the Lord, And your plans will be established.”  Proverbs 16:3 NASB2020 —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

In His famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns us to avoid judgment toward others. We've all heard it a million times, right? “Judge not, lest ye be judged yourself…” But why? Was it because He was concerned about our lack of discernment – our ability to see the error in our fellow man? That seems unlikely, since He mentions just a few short paragraphs later, that we will be able to recognize false prophets by their fruit. So then, if we don't have a discernment problem why is judgement to be avoided? The answer to this question seems to be found in that He was not speaking of discernment or observation alone, but something more.  This week, Kevan will continue to unpack these verses and more, discussing what Jesus really meant when He used the term “judgement” and why we should avoid this practice, as well as providing some practical tools that we can use to walk this out in our everyday dealings with those around us. “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye'; and look, a plank is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye“  Matthew 7.1-5 NKJV —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

In His famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns us to avoid judgment toward others. We've all heard it a million times, right? “Judge not, lest ye be judged yourself…” But why? Was it because He was concerned about our lack of discernment – our ability to see the error in our fellow man? That seems unlikely, since He mentions just a few short paragraphs later, that we will be able to recognize false prophets by their fruit. So then, if we don't have a discernment problem why is judgement to be avoided? The answer to this question seems to be found in that He was not speaking of discernment or observation alone, but something more.  Over the next two weeks, Kevan will unpack these verses and more, discussing what Jesus really meant when He used the term “judgement” and why we should avoid this practice, as well as providing some practical tools that we can use to walk this out in our everyday dealings with those around us. “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye'; and look, a plank is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye“  Matthew 7.1-5 NKJV —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, Kris Chayer will will finish up our 3 week series on the Flesh & Spirit! “But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts].” - Galatians 5:16 AMP —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This Sunday, Lisa Chayer will continue our 3 week series on the Flesh & Spirit. “But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts].”  Galatians 5:16 AMP —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This Sunday, Kris Chayer will begin a 3 week series on the Flesh & Spirit. “But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts].”  Galatians 5:16 AMP —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, Guest Speaker Pastor Leon DeHaan will be sharing on Hearing & Identifying God's Voice.  —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, we have a very wonderful guest speaker! Pastor Lombe Chibungo will be sharing a message for DCC! —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, Jamie will deliver a message titled  "Little by Little". You won't want to miss this! "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn and I will confirm it, that I will keep your righteous ordinances”  Psalm 119:105-106 —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, Kris will share a message of "The Good Father”, which is about our amazing HEAVENLY Father, just in time for Father's Day. “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” Luke 11:13 NKJV —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

God is the Same God, yesterday, today, and forever and He has an impeccable track record of Goodness, Mercy, and Faithfulness. He has never let His people down and He's not going to start now. So, if you belong to Him, lift up your eyes…   This Sunday, Kevan will bring a message of HOPE entitled, “SAME GOD.” Don't miss it. “I lift my eyes to the hills; where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. He will not allow my foot to slip; He who watches over me will not slumber. Behold, He who watches over us will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is our protector; The Lord is the shade on my right hand. The sun will not beat down on me by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will protect me from all evil; He will keep my soul. The Lord will guard my going out and my coming in from this time and forever.” - Psalm 121 —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ

This week, guest speaker, Pastor Ken Odour from Kenya will be sharing a message with us! You won't want to miss this! —— Empowering a movement of passionate Jesus-followers... This is the vision of Downtown Christian Church (DCC) based in Grand Rapids, MI Can We Pray With You? - We would be honored to partner with you - prayer@dccgr.org —— Stay Connected!: Website: www.achurchinthecity.org DCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownChristianChurch DCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dccgr/ DCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/downtownchristianchurch Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fzURfq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3A7VmGQ