GR.Church

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Preaching and teaching from GR.CHURCH | Grand Rapids, MI

Episodes

  • What Will You Do?

    Some questions in life are bigger than opinions. They shape the direction of your life—and eternity. In this message, we look at a powerful moment in John 12 where four different responses to Jesus appear around one dinner table in Bethany…

  • The Table You Came From

    You didn't choose the table you grew up at — but it shaped you more than you know. The conversations, the silence, the tension, the warmth — all of it discipled you before you even knew what discipleship was. In Genesis 50, Joseph stands f…

  • Broken Vessels Production

    Broken Vessels Production from GR.Church presents five monologues from women in Jesus's genealogy – Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. These stories of redemption are connected by a recitation of the genealogy, ultimately pointing to…

  • Follow Me...And Fish

    This GR.Church message discusses Matthew 4:19, where Jesus calls followers to be 'fishers of men.' It explores how following Jesus transforms a person's priorities and inspires them to share their faith organically, drawing parallels to Je…

  • Take Up Your Cross

    This GR.Church message discusses Jesus' challenging call to daily self-denial and cross-bearing as a path to true life, contrasting surrender with self-protection.

  • Drop Your Nets

    This GR.Church message, "Drop Your Nets," uses Peter's encounter with Jesus to illustrate that following Christ requires surrender and letting go of familiar securities and identities. It challenges listeners to identify and release their…

  • Is it True…Does it Matter?

    This Easter message from GR.Church discusses the claim of Jesus' resurrection. It posits that the truth of the resurrection profoundly impacts life, offering freedom, hope, and purpose, and challenges listeners to decide how they will resp…

  • Palm Sunday

    Jesus came as King, but not the kind people wanted. On Palm Sunday, crowds celebrated, shouted praise, and welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem. But their expectations were shaped by what they wanted most—power, control, and immediate relief. Whe…

  • The Friend Who Strengthens Your Hand

    There are moments in life when your soul gets tired—when fear, pressure, disappointment, or loneliness make you want to quit. In those moments, what we often need most is not more advice or noise, but strength. In this Friend Day message,…

  • Between Appearances

    We live in the tension of two appearances, Christ’s first coming in grace and His future return in glory. In this message, Andrew reminds us that the gospel doesn’t just save us from sin; it trains us to live differently while we wait. Tit…

  • Why I Love Church

    In this message, we explore why the local church still matters in a culture driven by comfort, preference, and instant gratification. Scripture reminds us that church lifts our eyes beyond the present moment and anchors us in eternity. It…

  • Saul of Tarsus
  • Woman Caught in Adultery
  • Blind Bartimaeus

    It’s easy to mistake quietness for strength, but sometimes silence is really pride in disguise. In this message, we encounter Blind Bartimaeus, a man on the margins who refuses to stay quiet when Jesus passes by. As the crowd moves forward…

  • Mary Magdelene

    We often try to change what we do without first healing who we are. But Jesus works in a different order. In this message from the Find Your One series, we look at the story of Mary Magdalene and see how Jesus restores identity before redi…

  • Peter

    Failure has a way of convincing us that we’re finished—that our regret disqualifies us from being used by God. Peter knew that feeling well. Bold promises gave way to denial, and confidence collapsed under pressure. In this message, we fol…

  • Woman at the Well
  • Zacchaeus

    In this Find Your One message, we study the story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1–10) and see how grace changes what the law never could. Zacchaeus knew he was wrong, but only when Jesus pursued him did his heart truly change. This sermon reminds…

  • Being Disciples. Making Disciples.

    As we step into a new year, it’s easy to drift: busy, distracted, and spiritually comfortable. In this Vision Sunday message, we’re reminded that God’s vision for our lives and our church is not mere survival, but fruitfulness. Rooted in J…

  • The Four Chairs

    In this message, Wes challenges us to honestly examine where we are in our walk with Christ through the picture of four chairs—four spiritual postures that represent how people respond to the gospel, growth, and mission. Drawing from Scrip…

  • Good News in the Dark

    When life feels dark, when fear is loud, answers feel distant, and hope seems thin, we often assume God is far away. But the Christmas story tells a different story. In Luke 2, God doesn’t enter history through power or prestige, but throu…

  • Jesus is The Light

    In this message from our Christmas series The Light Has Come, Pastor Cody reminds us that Jesus doesn’t just bring light, He is the Light. When life feels dark, heavy, or confusing, Christ steps into our reality with hope, clarity, and pea…

  • Hope in the Darkness

    In our first message of The Light Has Come, we looked at Isaiah 9:2–7 and the hope God promises in the deepest darkness. We were reminded that spiritual darkness is real—but so is the Light who breaks into it. Jesus doesn’t ask us to climb…

  • Christ is King

    Ralph Rebandt concluded our World Impact Month with a powerful message from Psalm 2, reminding us that even in a turbulent world, Christ is King. He unpacked the sovereignty of Jesus, the rebellion of nations, and the confidence believers…

  • CORE Missions
  • You Are on Christ's Mission
  • The Persecuted Church
  • Renewal
  • The Day of the Lord
  • Real Friends
  • Spirit Filled
  • Restoring What Was Lost
  • Tear Your Heart Not Your Shirt
  • A Turning Point In America
  • A Wake Up Call
  • The Words Of My Mouth
  • The Gospel For Anxious Hearts
  • To Forgive Or Not Forgive
  • The Faithfulness of God in a Fickle World
  • Treasures In Fragile Jars
  • From the Mountain of Victory to the Valley of Depression
  • You Are Not Your Shame
  • Freedom Isn't Free
  • The True Vine
  • The Helper: The Truth And Function Of The Holy Spirit
  • A Legacy That Lasts
  • Seasonal Shifts
  • Soul Care in a Restless World
  • When Trust Is Tested
  • Your Marriage Preaches