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Higher Quality Audio-only Dear Church Family, Christ wants all to live and has provided a way for that to occur. All we need to do is come to the light; meaning we need to confess our sins, as for forgiveness and accept Jesus as our savior. He is the light of the world and he…

Higher Quality Audio-only Dear Church Family, God warns us against idolatry. It’s not just something that occurred in biblical times, but is very present in our lives today. Old Testament scholar Christopher Wright says that when we attempt to place anything, no matter how innocent or laudable, in the place of God, it becomes an…

Higher Quality Audio-only Dear Church Family, We all come from different backgrounds, customs and traditions. And even though we are different in God’s eyes we are all the same. We’re all members of the same family and, as such, all heirs to our Father’s kingdom. Let’s try to remember that in all that we say…

Higher Quality Audio-only Dear Church Family, To day we discuss the Temptation of Christ and how we also are tested and tempted. Thankfully we have a Savior that understands our challenges, limitations and humanity. May God keep you safe, warm and well throughout this Lenten season. Blessings, Pastor Rick

https://www.facebook.com/a182ffb7-a16a-4303-8a9a-b5ef8428cd1f Dear Church Family, The early Christians observed with great devotion the day of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church that before the Easter celebration there should be a forty-day season of spiritual preparation. During this season converts to the faith were prepared for Holy Baptism. It was…

Higher Quality Audio-Only Version Dear Church Family, Happy Valentine’s Day to you all. I hope you are staying warm on this cold winter’s day. When Jesus first started his ministry he could have comfortably stayed in Capernaum for a long time. Instead, after one night, he said to his disciples “Let’s go.” Please listen to…

Dear Church Family, Sorry we were not able to meet in person today. It’s currently 9 degrees and Saugatuck looks more like the Artic. Consequently, we decided to cancel today’s service. I’ve provided a devotional message instead. I hope you stay warm, safe and well. Blessings, Pastor Rick

Higher Quality Audio-only Dear Church Family, Today’s message reminds us that we need to consider both the physical and spiritual realms as we go through our life. And that, even though we have free will, we need to focus on God’s will, following his direction in both word and deed. Blessings, Pastor Rick

Higher Quality Audio-only: Dear Church Family, Brittany Yesudasan once wrote “Trusting God is not about ignoring your feelings or reality. It’s not pretending that everything is OK when it isn’t. Trusting God is living a life of belief in and obedience to God even when it’s difficult.” That’s what I feel is important today. Not…

Higher Quality Audio-only Good Morning Church Family, I hope you are all safe and well. This morning’s message is about Jesus’ call to Philip and Nathanael. Through this text we can see how important it is for us to: 1. Set aside any prejudice keeping us from seeing the value of others and doing God’s…