The Christian expression of love isn't primarily an emotional experience but a call to action in service toward others. This is how we makes God's love visible to the world around us. Join us as we continue in our series, 'This Is Us...The Story of The Church.'Autor: Marc Buwalda

Listen in as Pastor Marc shares our first message of 2022, a call to dedicate and devote the year ahead unto the Lord through 21 days of churchwide prayer and fasting.Autor: Marc Buwalda

What should define our lives? Any of us can list many things; how we live, how we raise our children, how we affect our community. Join us and Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to the one thing that should define our lives, our status as children of God in Jesus!Autor: Marc Buwalda

All people love routine. We love doing things the same way, it comforts us to have a plan. But how often does that cause us to push away things that might disrupt or change that disrupt that routine? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore the ways that Jesus was and is always doing something new and what our response to that should be.…

Through this series we have explored the upside down logic that is displayed throughout Jesus' ministry. From loving enemies to sacrificing the things we want for the sake of others! We are left with one final question. Join us, and Pastor Marc Buwalda, as we explore this question throughout Scripture: Who is on the throne of our hearts?…

We have so many questions in life that we have to answer and all of them affect how we live. We can spend so much time focusing on these questions, but what if there was only one question we really needed to answer? Join us and guest Pastor Herb Buwalda as we explore the words of Jesus and the one question that really matters.…

Everyone can name things our city and our world needs to make it better. Better education, better government, better community; it can seem overwhelming. But what if only one thing needed to change? Join us and Pastor Eric Wood as we explore Gods promise to take our selfish heart and replace it with a new one!…

It is often easy to tell where a person is from simply based on the way they act or talk. But how often do people know us as Christians because of the way we act and talk? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call for us to have character that matches our identity as citizens of God's Kingdom!…

It is so very easy to separate our time into boxes. Time at work, time with family, personal time. How often do we include "time at church" in one of these boxes, instead of constantly trying to live as first and foremost, followers of Jesus? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Jesus powerful and challenging call to live as ambassadors fo…

Greatness is a concept that is woven into our culture on every level. From our performance at our jobs to how others perceive us in our personal lives. Jesus invites us into a different understanding of the how and why of greatness! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore the upside down picture of greatness presented in scripture!…

Many of the verses we read, songs we sing, and teachings we hear are on the truth that because of Jesus we do not need to worry! But it can be so difficult to take that truth and apply it to our lives. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we look deeper into Jesus' call for us to let go of worry!Autor: Marc Buwalda

How often do we focus on the parts of the Bible that give us advice that helps us in our personal or professional lives and skip the parts that challenge us? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda, as we encounter Jesus' challenging call for us to love our enemies!Autor: Marc Buwalda

What does it mean to live as a follower of Jesus? How do we respond when the answer to that question challenges our concept of self identity?Autor: Marc Buwalda

We're familiar with the words but what does it mean to seek God's kingdom "on earth as it is in heaven?" Is this prayer a hopeful but unrealistic expectation for our time on earth? Or, as followers of Jesus Christ have we been called to give our lives to the a together revolutionary, counter-cultural, paradoxical, often illogical "KINGDOM" of God?…

Generosity is an expression of worship but do you know where your giving goes and what impact it has? Join us as we celebrate Mission Sunday and learn from guest pastor, Eric Kabwata as he shares how God's kingdom is growing globally, made possible in part by your generosity to and through this local church.…

We sing songs about opening our hearts to God all the time, but how often do we really stop and consider what that actually means? Join us and guest speaker, Pastor Tom Bennardo as we explore scriptures call to open our hearts and humble ourselves before God!Autor: Pastor Tom Bennardo

We can all quote a variety of songs and passages from the Bible that speak of how God loves us. But how often do we truly consider just how much He loves us? Join us and Pastor Justin Sommer as we explore the depths of Gods love displayed in Psalm 103!Autor: Pastor Justin Sommer

Every one of us would say yes when asked if we are seeking God. But it can often be so hard to define what that means and how we are doing so. Join us and Next Gen & Discipleship lead, Zach McCue as we explore scriptures call to seek Him and in doing so, lead the next generation!Autor: Zach McCue

There are many things we can think of when we are asked what our priorities are. Whether that is our family, our work, our faith. But how often is rest included in our list of priorities? Join us and guest speaker Stacey Dumbacher as we explores scriptures call for us to prioritize rest!Autor: Stacey Dumbacher

If there is one thing every person in every age of human history are familiar with, its trouble. In Christ, we have hope that at the end of our life we will have relief from these troubles. But what if we could have relief and peace today? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures invitation to accept God as our refuge from the storm…

All of us have things that we want to pass on to our children. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Psalm 20's call to give our children the most important thing we can.Autor: Marc Buwalda

The love of God is spoken of frequently throughout scripture. What many fail to see, however, is scriptures instruction on how to walk in and experience His love and blessing! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Psalm 5's call to submission, proximity, and obedience to God which leads to His blessing!…

The book of Psalms is unlike any other book of the Bible! Join us as we begin our summer journey through this beautiful anthology of prayers, petitions, pleas, poems, and praises.Autor: Marc Buwalda

Join us as Pastor Zach McCue concludes our series with a look at Ruth, an unlikely hero of our faith who chose to walk toward a known God and away from her known past.

In our desire to follow God, it is easy to see ourselves as not good enough to be used by God. But scripture is full of stories of God using regular people when and where they were. Join us and guest speaker, Danielle Long in the story of Rahab.Autor: Danielle Long

The Bible is so full of stories that can seem larger than life. It is easy to read them while comparing our own lives to the lives of the people in scripture and feel inadequate. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures example of God using ordinary people to bring about extraordinary things!…

It is easy to read the stories of scripture at surface level and miss significance. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we look at stories from scripture that feature God doing amazing things in the lives of unlikely people!Autor: Marc Buwalda

For the final week in our marriage series: For Better Or Worse, we will focus on the topic of physical unity. Although this is an important part of marriage, it can be easy to get wrong. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to put everything in our relationships in the proper place and priority!…

From the very beginning, God's perfect plan for marriage has revolved around UNITY between husband and wife. Join us for Week 2 of this series as Pastor Marc explores Ephesians 5 and the essential nature of relational unity within a marriage.Autor: Marc Buwalda

From the very beginning, God's perfect plan for marriage has revolved around unity between husband & wife. Join us for Week 1 of this new series as Pastor Marc explores Genesis 2 and the shared priorities & pursuits that define a unified marriage.Autor: Marc Buwalda

He is risen! In celebrating the empty tomb we can often forget the believing in Jesus Christ is not automatic or given but a process that often takes time. No matter where you are in your understanding of Christ today, join us as we explore the gospels call for us to see, understand, and believe.Autor: Marc Buwalda

The lens we view life through determines every attitude and every action we take every day. Jesus did not leave us without an example of how to view the world! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Christ's example of viewing the world through the lens of compassion!Autor: Marc Buwalda

No one can do everything but everyone can do something. As followers of Christ, it is imperative that our love for God overflows with love for our neighbors. Join us as we continue in our series, Neighboring101.Autor: Marc Buwalda

As we continue to explore Christ's call to love others in ways only He can empower us to; it is important to not just things we should do but also to listen to real-life examples of Christ-centered neighboring. Join Pastor Marc Buwalda, Executive Director of Neighborlink: Eric Wood, and other guests as we explore how God can empower us to reach our…

It can be easy to prioritize our effort in growing in our faith on studying scripture, prayer, and fellowship. But we know from scripture that, without love, these things are useless. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore where scripture tells us that love matters more!Autor: Marc Buwalda

So many of us want to see our families and communities coming together in the name of Jesus. But to get there we have to know what we are aiming for. Join us and Pastor Eric Wood as we explore our need to aim for Christ and nothing less!Autor: Eric wood

Love God & Love Others. Sounds easy, right? And yet, many of us are familiar with the tension between wanting to love others and actually doing it. Join us as we explore practical ways to live out the great commandment!Autor: Marc Buwalda

When we are early in our relationship with Christ, it can be easy to name some next steps like: read the bible, pray, and come to church. But what if our only next step was loving our neighbor? Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore Christ's emphasis on love that moves us to action!Autor: Marc Buwalda

It can be easy to view church as a function we attend weekly that serves us. However, we are also called to serve the church! Join us and Marc Buwalda as we explore the importance of public participation!Autor: Marc Buwalda

Most people would label themselves Christians or Believers. However, Christ didn't call us to be either of those things. He called us to be Disciples! Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to discipline and discipleship.Autor: Marc Buwalda

It can be easy to see church as a place where we weekly experience God. However, the Bible describes the church as more of a family and less of a function. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we discover scriptures call to get to know your church family!Autor: Marc Buwalda

As we discuss the vision and direction for our church, it is important to remember that in order to take next steps we must take a first step. Join us as we explore the call for us to join the family of God.Autor: Marc Buwalda

It is so easy to get caught up with day to day life and not think ahead. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we look beyond what is going to happen next to where we are going as a family of Christ followers!Autor: Marc Buwalda

How difficult it is to find peace this time of year! So often we become so consumed with the holidays and the happenings in our lives that we forget what peace is! Join us and Pastor Zach McCue as we explore Scriptures call to prioritize peace and the one who offers it.Autor: Zach McCue

The Christmas season is often described as the season of joy! However, many of us can name plenty of reasons not to be joyful. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore scriptures call to be joyful and the reason behind it!Autor: Marc Buwalda

It's generally easy to list many things in our lives that we "love." However, how often do we stop to consider what this word truly means? Join our church and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we explore the Bible's description and examples of what true love is. Want to partner with us in "Love In Action" Sunday? It's not too late? Click below to participate …

It is so easy to get caught up in the Christmas season - to let the festivities and gifts get in the way of remembering the gift that we have in Christ's birth. Join us and Pastor Marc Buwalda as we refocus on the hope that we have in the best gift, our savior Jesus.Autor: Marc Buwalda

The church in the city of Corinth was a MESS. And yet, despite their lengthly resumé of sin, dysfunction, and division, Paul concludes his letter on an encouraging, triumphant note. Join us for our final message of this series as Pastor Marc teaches on the "first importance" of the Gospel.Autor: Marc Buwalda

As followers of Christ we are so familiar with love. It is a word very often associated with Jesus. But what is love and what does it mean? Join us and special guest, chaplain and pastor, George Youstra as we explore Paul's call to real love.Autor: Col. George Youstra

No good thing in life comes without work and discipline but it can be so easy to view our faith as something that only happens for a short time every week. Join us and Build Pastor from Pine Hill Church, Justin Sommer as we explore Paul's call to a disciplined faith!Autor: Pastor Justin Sommer