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Discovery Church Talks

Discovery Church: Grand Rapidsdiscoverycrc.com

We are a gathering of imperfect people in Cutlerville, MI who have been and are being changed by the work of God in us.


Beginning November of 2024, most sermons are preached by Pastor Neil Jasperse, our Specialized Transitional Minister. Before that time, Pastor Tim Vink for a few weeks, and then Pastor Paul Sausser, our previous lead pastor, who is now retired.

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Episodes

The Restorative Mission of Jesus

Isaiah 61:1-6 We will look at how Jesus’ mission was inherently restorative, and how he empowers us to live out the same in the world around us. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 07, 202543 min

Encourage One Another

I Thessalonians 5:9-11 We are to cheer one another to carry on in the face of weariness and hardships. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 202527 min

No Fear Here

Luke 12:22-24 God tenderly and lovingly cares for His little flock, replacing fear and worry with His Kingdom purposes. “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 202534 min

God in Three Persons?

Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Mark 1:1-11 We worship three divine persons who are one in love and purpose, word + work. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 202525 min

Keep in Step with the Spirit

Galatians 5:25; Acts 8:26-39 The Spirit is full of energy + action; we are called to keep in step with the Spirit. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 08, 202528 min

Where You Sit Matters

Luke 24:50-53; Ephesians 2:1-7 When Jesus ascended, God seated us with him in the heavenly realms—already! View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 03, 202528 min

El Olam: The Everlasting God

Genesis 21:22-34 In response to God’s protection and provision, Abraham called on God with the name “El Olam,” meaning Everlasting God. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 202529 min

Love Is Not Self-Seeking

Luke 10:30-35; I Corinthians 13:4-8a Love looks not only to its own interests, but also the interests of others. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 202527 min

Where Does Our Help Come From?

Psalm 121 Just as pilgrims were on a sometimes difficult journey to Jerusalem, so too Discovery Church is on a journey with some uncertainty and difficulty right now. Both then and now, God is our help: in all things, at all times. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 04, 202526 min

Living Hope

Luke 24:13-35 Jesus reveals Himself to two travelers on the road to Emmaus, meeting them where they are, amid their grief, confusion, and deep disappointment. The resurrected Christ brings hope and clarity to them, and He brings living hope and clarity to us whatever our circumstances. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 28, 202532 min

Resurrection Power

Matthew 28:1-7; Philippians 3:7-11 God provides us the same awesome power that raised Jesus from the dead. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 202527 min

The Substitute

Romans 5:6-8 When Jesus died on the cross he acted as a substitute for us in bearing divine punishment on our sins. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 202526 min

Deny Yourself

Mark 8:27-37 If anyone would come after Jesus and all his blessings, they must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Jesus. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 202529 min

The Disabled Man

John 5:1-15 Jesus shows grace to a disabled and lonely man—a grace which seeks and heals. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 202529 minEp. 7

The Royal Official

John 4:46-54 In coming to Jesus, the royal official receives healing for his son and eternal life for himself and his entire household. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 202527 minEp. 6

I Love to Tell the Story! How Testimonies Bless the Body of Christ

Psalm 107:1-3; 21-22 and Ephesians 4:1-6 The last prayer Jesus prayed before he was arrested was for all who loved and followed him to “be brought into complete unity.” In the midst of disagreements and disunity that feel worse than ever in our current moment, the beautiful truth about the kingdom of God is that our testimonies of Jesus and his love bring unity in the Spirit like nothing else can. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Rev. Linda Rogge-Rubingh, M.Div., LSW Brighter Day D...

Mar 17, 202541 min

The Samaritan Woman

John 4:4-26 Jesus crosses many barriers to tell a Samaritan woman about living water. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 09, 202529 minEp. 5

Nicodemus

John 3:1-8 Jesus teaches Nicodemus that no one can enter the kingdom unless they are born again by the Spirit, who is like the wind, blowing where he pleases. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 02, 202529 minEp. 4

Who are the Workers?

Today we hear from guest preacher Rachel de Jong, a student at Calvin Seminary. Matthew 9:35-38 In Matthew 9:35-38, we read the story of Jesus, traveling through towns and villages, preaching and teaching in the synagogues, healing the sick. Among these journeys, Jesus has compassion on the people, as they were like lost sheep, with no direction as would been seen with a shepherd. In response, Jesus tells his disciples that “the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few,” and instructs them ...

Feb 23, 202523 min

The Temple Profiteer

John 2:13-17 The temple profiteer learns that Jesus’ has a burning zeal for God’s purposes. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202529 minEp. 3

Teaching Forum: Same-Sex Marriage

As we wrestle with disagreement over same-sex marriage, Pastor Neil teaches the two opposing Biblical interpretations of the issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 20251 hr 19 min

Meditation on Unity

As we wrestle with disagreement over same-sex marriage, Pastor Neil offers a meditation on unity. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202517 min

Mary

John 2:1-11 Mary noticed a need she was helpless to meet, so she turned to Jesus for help. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 02, 202529 minEp. 2

The First Disciples

This week we're joined by guest preacher Ryan Waalkes from Bridge Street Ministries. https://bsmgr.org/ Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus’ first disciples followed Jesus because they trusted he was who he said he was. And they continued to follow Jesus through hardship and uncertainty because they trusted that would fulfill what he promised. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 27, 202542 min

Nathanael

Pastor Neil Jasperse begins a new series called Encounters with Jesus. John 1:43-51 When Nathanael comes to see Jesus, he finds that Jesus sees him, notices him, and knows him; in turn Jesus opens heaven for Nathanael to see. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 202528 minEp. 1

What We Know about Eternal Life

Psalm 16:9-11; John 3:16; John 14:1-3; Luke 23:39-43 Eternal life offers the perfect pleasures of paradise in God’s presence; after the resurrection we’ll enjoy awesome new bodies in a renewed earth. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 202530 min

What We Know about 2025

Romans 8:28-30 Those who love God know that in all things God works for the good. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 06, 202530 min

Follow the Light

Pastor Mary Sterenberg brings the message today from Matthew 2:1-12. At Christmas, the light of Christ has come into the world. On this second Sunday of Christmas, we focus on the Epiphany story of the Magi who followed the star to find Jesus the King. The Magi followed the light of the Star of Bethlehem. We follow the Light of Christ. In this dark world, others follow us, the light of the world through Christ in us. We have hope because the light of Christ has come into the world. Thanks be to ...

Dec 30, 202439 min

Downward Mobility

Luke 2:1-7; Philippians 2:5-7 Jesus chose downward mobility for our sakes. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 202424 min

Moses: The Intercessor

Exodus 32:1-14; Hebrews 7:25 Moses foreshadows Jesus, who identifies with us and serves as our intercessor. View the full service on our YouTube channel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 202432 minEp. 4
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