Sermons: Recent Episodes
Christ Church Grand Rapids
Preaching the gospel to our hearts to be lived out in our homes, our neighborhoods, our work places, and ultimately the broader world. Learn more about Christ Church in Grand Rapids, MI at christchurchgr.org
Jesus helps his followers see that to trust him is to find fresh freedom in dealing with the cares of this world.
In warning his disciples about the dangers of false treasure, Jesus points to the deeper truths of true treasure to be found in him alone.
In Matthew 6 Jesus continues to expand upon the idea that as His disciples our righteousness is to exceed that of the Pharisees. The words of Jesus take a sharp turn from moral and ethical behavior to pious and religious decisions and the motivation for why we do them. Jesus lifts up man and our Heavenly Father and ask to whom do we live, and to whom do we serve? Our tendency is to act with mans approval in mind, yet Jesus challenges that motivation and reminds us of the reward that awaits the faithful disciple.
The sermon on the Mount continues the process of heart excavation as Jesus invites his followers to turn their attention to the words that we use.
In a culture of self centered love that cannot satisfy, Jesus points his followers to a deeper, more beautiful love.
As Jesus invites his followers on the journey of discipleship, he takes us deep into our own hearts for an honest look at anger.