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Have you ever done something you thought you couldn't come back from? The story of Simon Peter's denial of Christ demonstrates that we don't have to be defined by our failures. Jesus, our savior, lives to intercede for us.

In the story of God calling Moses at the burning bush in Exodus 3, we see that we're not the main character of our story - God is. He's not looking for our ability, but our availability.When God calls: He often comes to meet us where we areIt's grounded in his heart for his peopleIt often meets our insecurities---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 9AM & 10:30AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgLocal Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrLocal Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Many of us are waiting to hear from God about this journey we're on and the things we're pursuing. But in Genesis 45-46, we see that worship comes first.Jacob (the father of Israel) paused his journey to worship and sacrifice to the Lord. Then, God spoke: promises that were a balm to a fearful Jacob, and can be to us, as well. When we're in a place of unknowns, God give us these words: "I AM" and "I WILL". You don't have all you need until you have GOD himself with you.---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 9AM & 10:30AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgLocal Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrLocal Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

We began our series "Twice: When God Calls" looking at the story of Abraham's obedience in Genesis 22. At first glance, God's instruction to sacrifice Isaac can cause us to question his goodness and kindness. But Abraham obeys immediately because he's witnessed God's faithfulness to deliver many times. If you're willing to trust God and obey, you'll always find yourself where "The Lord Provides ".---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 9AM & 10:30AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgLocal Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrLocal Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

This Easter Sunday, we looked at a meal that Jesus had after his resurrection - after he traveled the road to Emmaus with two disciples (unbeknownst to them). After realizing they'd had this encounter with Jesus, they were forever changed and had to run and share the good news. This Easter, we should be asking: Where is Jesus now? What would happen if I met him on the road? If I ate with him? What would happen to me?---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 9AM & 10:30AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgLocal Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrLocal Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/eventsIf you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

The meals captured in the gospel of Luke signify transformational encounters with Jesus and the kingdom he has been talking about.---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 9AM & 10:30AM. Our Easter services are at 8:30, 10 & 11:30AM.Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgLocal Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrLocal Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/eventsIf you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

The meals captured in the gospel of Luke signify transformational encounters with Jesus and the kingdom he has been talking about.The meal scene in Luke 14 is packed with lessons from Jesus. Those in God's family should love for the sake of loving and serve for the sake of serving, even (and especially) when people cannot repay us. Which of the guests do you most identify with today?---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! On March 30, services will be at 9AM & 10:30AM.Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgLocal Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrLocal Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/eventsIf you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

The meals captured in the gospel of Luke signify transformational encounters with Jesus and the kingdom he has been talking about.In Luke 11, Jesus interacts with the Pharisees and shares six "woes" of warning with them. These warnings can still help us today to guard against legalism and trade performance-based faith for one of genuine grace.---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! On March 30, services will be at 9AM & 10:30AM.Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgLocal Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrLocal Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/eventsIf you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

The meals captured in the gospel of Luke signify transformational encounters with Jesus and the kingdom he has been talking about.This week, Pastor Toran brought new light to the story of Mary and Martha told in Luke 10. When Martha was embarrassed about Mary taking the place of a disciple at their rabbi Jesus's feet, Jesus said it was right. He didn't limit access to his love or teaching - whether Jew or Gentile, man or woman.---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! On March 30, services will be at 9AM & 10:30AM.Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgLocal Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrLocal Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/eventsIf you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

The meals captured in the gospel of Luke signify transformational encounters with Jesus and the kingdom he has been talking about.This week, we looked at Luke 7, when a woman anoints Jesus's feet with oil.---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! On March 30, services will be at 9AM & 10:30AM.Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgLocal Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrLocal Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/eventsIf you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

The meals captured in the gospel of Luke signify transformational encounters with Jesus and the kingdom he has been talking about.In Luke 5, Jesus dines with Levi the tax collector. Levi recognizes his brokenness and is hungry for the love and forgiveness Jesus offers. He is changed as he surrenders to Jesus's way, and later becomes Matthew, one of the 12 disciples. Do we too come to God recognizing our dependence on him? Do we invite others to gather and experience his good news? Are we transformed by Jesus, and living out of our belovedness?---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM.Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgLocal Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrLocal Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/eventsIf you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

This Sunday Pastor Toran guided us in looking at TLC's past, present and future in this special church family meeting. We celebrated what God has done in our church body and talked about some important steps to come in the next few months as we re-launch TLC in a new building and plant The Beloved Church.---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM.Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! https://localchurchgr.org/care

The end of the book of Nehemiah reminds us that we want to be pure in heart and remember our high honor and calling to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. Ask God to reveal anything in you that doesn't align with this, and then lay it at the altar, trusting that He has something better.---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM.Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/eventsIf you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Week 5 of our Nehemiah series takes us through the steps of remembering what God's grace, repentance of where we've fallen short, and renewal of our covenant with him.---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM.Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/eventsIf you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

How are we willing to align our hearts with Jesus and be his hands and feet today?God's heart for the vulnerable is one of the most common themes in the Bible, and Nehemiah 5 is a great illustration of this. Those of us in the kingdom of God should strive to act as He would, obeying the fullspirit of the law.It is easy to see how this applies today as we navigate recent policy changes, particularly the support of newly resettled refugees in GR. TLC's local partners need the church to come alongside them in prayer and action. This is not a political discussion but a Biblical one.---Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM.Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgLocal Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrLocal Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/eventsIf you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

You'll never end at the finish line if you don't begin with prayer. Today Pastor Austin helped us see that Nehemiah's prayer and reliance on God during his conversation with the king is what transformed the outcome. Prayer matters and it makes a difference! God can use a prayer whispered in a moment to shout for all of eternity. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

This week we begin our series through the book of Nehemiah. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

The story of the prodigal son is so beautiful that it's become somewhat of an ideal in culture. The problem with ideals is that we're not sure if they actually apply to us. Have you ever done something you thought you could never come back from? In Week 2 of Prodigals, Pastor Toran helps us see that God the Father is looking expectantly for and ready to joyfully welcome anyone who will turn to him. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

What's inside your heart, motivating your actions? This Sunday, Pastor Sara helped us take a closer look at the parable of the prodigal son: at the the heart of the older brother and father. The older son convicts us of our own misaligned motivations and broken relationships. But it also provides a glimpse of God the Father's kindness and compassion in his pursuit of his children. He cares deeply about what's inside of us. He knows us. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

In Isaiah 7, God offers King Ahaz the opportunity to trust in him amidst wild circumstances and receive the gift of his presence; but Ahaz rejected it. Years later, when Jesus's earthly father Joseph is faced with the same choice, he humbly accepts this gift of God's presence. This progressive prophesy points us to the ultimate gift God intended for us: Immanuel, God With Us. Each of us today is offered the gift of Jesus, but we have to receive it. It's crazy what both King Ahaz and Joseph were asked to receive in faith - and it's wild what we are offered, as well. But saying yes changes the trajectory of your life and everything around you. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

How often do we want the gifts of God more than the gift-giver himself? The story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22 is challenging - why would God ask this? There were some things that needed to die in Abraham. It caused him to examine if his trust was really in God or just in the promises? Is there anything God is asking you to surrender in the waiting of this Advent season? --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

This Sunday, Pastor Toran helped us examine two interconnected stories of faith and healing that are captured in Luke 8:40-56. In both, we see Jesus desiring to grow people's faith in the middle of waiting. Where is God asking you to grow your faith in the waiting this Advent season? --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

In the midst of the Christmas season, Advent offers us an opportunity to slow our hearts and lean in to reflect on the beautiful arrival of Jesus into our lives in the past, present and future.  --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

How many of us care more about our spiritual reputation than our spiritual reality? Some of us, like the church in Sardis, need a wake up call from complacency. Jesus's letter applied to both the individual and the collective church, and that still rings true today. The consumerism of our culture can make us think that all we need to do is go to a church building instead of belong to a church body, but engaging in the spiritual discipline of serving is key to discipleship to Jesus. -- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Have you ever seen someone on a path you know will not turn out well, but been unsure if warning them was appropriate? The letter to the church in Thyatira focuses on Jesus as judge, and is a heavy but necessary setup as he does just this. He issues a warning that they must turn from following a false teacher of suffer dire consequences. While sometimes tough to hear, when a warning is issued from a place of love, it says we're going to step in even when it's uncomfortable. -- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

The direction of our culture is speeding in the opposite direction of scripture. We can find ourselves tempted to join in with certain cultural norms and idols that don't seem immediately harmful, but aren't bringing us closer to God. The same was true for the church in Pergamum, an impressive capital city of progress but also of many idols. But Jesus urges them to repent, change course and embrace the freedom he offers; we have access to that same opportunity to change our thinking and embrace his victory today. -- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Standing with Christ can and will cost you something, but it's worth it. The second letter in Revelation is to the church in Smyrna, who is commended for their steadfast faith in the midst of unjust suffering. Jesus reminds them that the ultimate victory - the crown he gives - is better than anything else and comes only after life on Earth. -- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

In the series, Lampstand, we're examining Revelation's seven letters to various churches. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided Stay Connected! Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

--- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

True life is found when we lay ours down. Today, pastors Toran and Austin taught together about the difference between decision-making and discernment, reaching a place of holy indifference. This is a deep inner posture of surrender and release of our entire lives to God, being open to whatever He wants to do. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

In John 12:24, Jesus explains that a seed must die to give life. He knew this applied to His life directly, but He also expects this to be true of His followers. What are you planting, giving away, or losing for God's Kingdom? --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

God likes to bring dead things back to life. In Ezekiel 37, there's a vision of a valley of dry bones being breathed back to life. God's heart then was for restoration and it still is today. Where do you need the Spirit to do a work in you so that He can do something through you? --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Have you ever been around something so long that it becomes familiar and loses its impact? That can sometimes happen to us with church. We need new eyes. This morning, we examined three key parts of the Great Commission found in Matthew 28 and how TLC's mission flows from this scripture. We are one small church in Christ's larger Church, and we are committed to making disciples of Jesus. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

How amazing is it that the God of the universe chooses to dwell with us - within His followers? This weekend our Family Pastor, Adam, looked at God's dwelling places throughout scripture. God wants to be close to His children, and Jesus made that closeness possible. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

All of the Christian life is a movement toward death; but how do we die well? By practicing dying and surrendering to Jesus. We can do this by practicing letting go of two specific things: our desire to be seen by others, and our desire for control. Pastor Austin asked us - where would we rather not go? And are we willing and able to let Jesus lead us there anyway if he desires it? --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

This week, Pastor Toran expanded on the deeper spiritual maturity he believes God is calling TLC to. We examined three phases of maturity that disciples of Jesus experience, their temptations, and their benefits. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Pastor Toran is back from sabbatical and sharing with us some lessons learned for himself as well as our church. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! Through the summer at 9AM and 10:45AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

In our series Prodigal Prophet we're learning from the book of Jonah - a short, 4-chapter book that's ultimately a prophetic masterpiece about God's love. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! Through the summer at 9AM and 10:45AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

In our series Prodigal Prophet we're learning from the book of Jonah - a short, 4-chapter book that's ultimately a prophetic masterpiece about God's love. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! Through the summer at 9AM and 10:45AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Jonah's prayer recorded in chapter 2 demonstrates his sincere gratitude for God's rescue, but also a continued defiant protest of God's plans. It serves as a mirror for us to ask - how often do we find ourselves either disobedient or blinded to how God wants to move in, through and around us? Do we recognize that God does unexpected things in unexpected ways with unexpected people? In our series Prodigal Prophet we're learning from the book of Jonah - a short, 4-chapter book that's ultimately a prophetic masterpiece about God's love. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! Through the summer at 9AM and 10:45AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

When God instructs Jonah, a righteous man, to prophesy to Nineveh and give them the opportunity to be saved from destruction, he disobeys. Jonah is afraid that God may be limitless in His love - love even for His enemies. Many of us today find ourselves wanting to put limits on God's love, but it is essential that we name our "enemies" and extend radical love to them. In our series Prodigal Prophet we're learning from the book of Jonah - a short, 4-chapter book that's ultimately a prophetic masterpiece about God's love. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! Through the summer at 9AM and 10:45AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Today, Pastor AJ Gillespie from Berkley Hills Church helps us understand how our everyday relationships have the potential to be radically impactful. If we follow what Hebrews 10:25-26 says, being people who encourage and challenge one another, this can bring about about protection from sin and expose blind spots so that we can become more like Christ. Through the “PB & J" series, we're exploring how to experience the extraordinary presence of God in the midst of our very ordinary lives. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! Through the summer at 9AM and 10:45AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Meals offer an opportunity to make space daily to remember who God is and what He's done for us. The Passover meal recorded in Mark 14 was a life-changing meal for the disciples. Jesus not only washed their feet, modeling the posture of serving they should have, but He also asked them to eat and drink in remembrance of Him. As he set up His new covenant He framed the most ordinary thing - eating a meal - as an opportunity to be changed daily through remembrance. Through the “PB & J" series, we'll explore how to experience the extraordinary presence of God in the midst of our very ordinary lives. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! Through the summer at 9AM and 10:45AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

How can we live as people who watch and wait for the Kingdom of Heaven when we can barely wait for the small things in our lives? Waiting is uncomfortable. But as Paul outlines in Romans 8:18-25, we can wait in hope because we have the Holy Spirit within us. We can have hope that there is more: more than our present suffering, and more than the world's empty promises of fulfillment. As Christians, our lives are lived in the waiting room; it's a room filled with true hope. His name is Jesus. Through the “PB & J" series, we'll explore how to experience the extraordinary presence of God in the midst of our very ordinary lives. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! Through the summer at 9AM and 10:45AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

How do you handle the small annoyances and struggles of your every day life? When our schedules are interrupted or we feel out of control, our reactions can reveal what we prefer to keep hidden: anger, anxiety, self-berating, our idolatry of ease. But practicing confession of our shortcomings offers a valuable way to connect with the Father daily. It requires trust in His mercy; it recognizes our need for and desire to align ourselves with Him; and it reminds us that we're loved by a forgiving God. Through the “PB & J" series, we'll explore how to experience the extraordinary presence of God in the midst of our very ordinary lives. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! Through the summer at 9AM and 10:45AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

This weekend, we looked at the baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3:13-17, when He enters the waters to symbolize bringing order to the chaos of the world. The Father in Heaven then declares His love and delight in Jesus - all before Jesus's ministry even begins. Jesus began beloved simply based on His identity as God's son; if we're in Him, so do we. If we begin beloved, how does the way we begin our days help us to learn and embrace that? Through the “PB & J" series, we'll explore how to experience the extraordinary presence of God in the midst of our very ordinary lives. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! Through the summer at 9AM and 10:45AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

Research shows that the majority of Americans don't enjoy and aren't satisfied by our jobs. Dr. Conrad of the GLR challenges us - what would happen if we allowed God to move us into the other camp? To do this we must understand that all ethical work is sacred and deeply matters to God; and that we are ambassadors of Jesus in the workplace. --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! Through the summer at 9AM and 10:45AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care

This weekend we're learning from Moses - specifically, from the end of his life in Deuteronomy 34. This text brings up a scary possibility that we could work long and hard toward a dream, and at the end, God might say we won't see it finished. But notice that Moses didn't plead with God to allow him into the Promised Land. Might it be that after his long life with God, he realized that the presence of God was the real thing worth chasing after? --- Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday! Through the summer at 9AM and 10:45AM. Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decided ============= Stay Connected! ============= Website: http://localchurchgr.org Local Church Facebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgr Local Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgr Weekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLC Visit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expect Events: http://my.localchurchgr.org/events If you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/give Need prayer? Please let us know! - https://localchurchgr.org/care