A word to the broken, bruised & burned out. Located in the art of downtown Grand Rapids, MI.
God's love is costly- and not just on the cross. In His everydau interactions, He gave of Himself. Real love ofter comes after sacrifice, not before. What if the love we're waiting to feel is on the other side of what we are willing to give?
How staying curious could be the key to moving forward.
When we distill the Bible past the propaganda, patriarchy, and prose, a common thread is revealed that ties our humanity together. We were created with love for love. We love because he first loved us.
Grand gestures get center stage - but everyday interactions that only take a moment change everything.
When God's love is all you have, you discover God's love is all you need.
Could one simple sentence change the way you love - everyone? This line can flip the mattress on a failing marriage, leave a lasting legacy with your children, boost your effectiveness as a leader and revolutionize all your relationships. Too good to be true? It's straight from Scripture. Once you see it, you won't be able to unsee it.
Why is the one thing we need the most the hardest to give? Even, and all too often especially, in the church?
Being a fan of Jesus is easy—admiring Him from a distance, appreciating His teachings, and feeling inspired by His love. But following Him? That's where the real transformation begins. Get ready to move beyond admiration into action. To exchange convenience for conviction. Let's take the next step together, living not just as fans, but as true followers and friends of Christ.
As we wrap up the series, we end with a crucial conversation: rest. How often do you hear yourself say how busy you've been? Maybe even 'crazy' busy? In this episode Mark looks at 3 things that can help us get back on track, returning to a rhythm of rest. Join us every Sunday @ 9:30am for a grace-filled, come as you are experience. Details @ newvintagechurch.org
It's well been said unforgiveness is like drinking poison, expecting the other person to die. This week we'll look at the healing power of extending forgiveness. Join us every Sunday @ 9:30am for a grace-filled, come as you are experience. Details @ newvintagechurch.org
This week we talk about that thing you're not supposed to talk about in church. The thing Jesus talked about a lot. Mark's own skeptical story about God and money might make you rethink words like lack and plenty. Join us every Sunday @ 9:30am for a grace-filled, come as you are experience. Details @ newvintagechurch.org
We've all been on both sides of the over reaction. Jesus demonstrates an over reaction but in the other direction: turn the other cheek. A look at how God treats us and tells us to treat everyone else. Join us every Sunday @ 9:30am for a grace-filled, come as you are experience. Details @ newvintagechurch.org
Happiness motivates everyone. What would it look like if we were 10% happier year after year. Please excuse our recording issue this week! Join us every Sunday @ 9:30am for a grace-filled, come as you are experience. Details @ newvintagechurch.org
A look at 3 possible reasons we sometimes feel distance from our Heavenly Father and what we can do in the midst of those dark nights of the soul.
One word and one question this week that can not only help when we feel all alone, but may also be the key to unlocking our God-given potential.
As we move into the Advent season, we see that whatever gets your attention gets your affection. Let us adore him!
Part 2 concluding our wise words for effective leaders series.
Being thankful when things are going good is natural. How could unnatural gratitude change our relationships?
As we wrap up the series, Pastor Mark shares some stories of faith that lead us to a crucial question: what are you called to create?
What we do doesn't make much difference most of the time. What we keep doing is what matters most.
How do we not only break the cycle of negative self talk but also develop a positive, powerful mind? Pastor Mark digs deeper into some ancient poetry to discover a pathway to prosperity.
Too often, we are our own worst enemy. How do we not only break the cycle of negative self talk but also develop a positive, powerful mind? Pastor Mark introduces this 12 week series.
Probably the top two concerns of most people is our vitality and money. How do we break a cycle of always running low on both?
We tend to get what we expect in life, for better or worse. How do we change a negative outlook?
One practical, powerful principle that's been in front of our face all along.
One of the most crucial questions to getting back on your feet.
Getting back on your feet starts with getting control of your thoughts.
We all have times where we feel stuck. Come hear some life changing challenges about getting back on your feet.
We believe there is a better, more biblical and balanced way forward than the culture war we're watching heat up. Instead of battling out right or wrong, we believe Jesus shows us a third way, counter-cultural and healing to both sides of the discussion.
Sit down. Shut up. In a good way. Sometimes love tells you to take a load off and just be with Jesus.
Where does life come from? What really lights you up? How can we say we want to spend an eternity with God but we can't even spend an hour with him today?
What's the win for us as God's chosen people? A better life? Or a bigger purpose?
When did crazy busy become the new norm? What would a counter-cultural way of living look like?
When did crazy busy become the new norm? What would a counter-cultural way of living look like?
Grace is not a "second chance." Grace is the ongoing reality we live in!
Don't let what happened in your past hijack your future.
Everyone's a coach. Everyone's a student. Question is are you a poor or effective one?
Like the story of stone soup, we only have when we hand it over to someone else.
This one line, quietly sitting in the center of the prayer, plugs us in to the power of God.
Three things every Christian should consider.
The search for meaning in life eludes many of us because we tend to start on the wrong end: 'What do I want to be?' and 'What do I want to do?' are natural questions to ask, but often lead us in the wrong direction. Here's where the Lord's Prayer takes on an even deeper meaning.
Whether a radio song about a broken heart or a punk song about a broken system, the song is the same: What's the point if it all ends up like this? When the Lord's Prayer becomes an act of counter-cultural defiance.
How does calling God 'father' help me have emotional or spiritual health when my relationship with my own father was so complicated?
Cancel culture makes the Lord's Prayer even more counter-cultural.
When searching for a fresh start, why start with something so...old? The Lord's Prayer is full of surprises when we take a closer look. It's simple yet subversive and puts things right side up by turning them upside down.
Jesus, Gender, and Vegetables. What do they have in common?
Patience is more than a virtue. It might be our most powerful weapon.
How to understand our purpose of loving God through all the distractions in this world.