Trinity Big Rapids

2 Peter 3:1-18 - How we can stay focused (Keeping our hope fixed on the return of Jesus; staying IN with our eyes UP)

How to stay IN OUR COMMUNITIES without being OF THE WORLD

The grace of God came IN to our world (11-14). It is the foundation of why we live differently (1-10).

Love People

God created us a morally responsible beings. He has made it our duty to decide whether we will live under His gracious Lordship or to continue to seek to be the masters of our own destinies. We must decide, because indecision is still a choice. Nov-5 47 Nov-12 (PowerHouse Fund-Raiser) TW VISION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

THE INfluence Intervention: The Need to Remain Influenced by the Gospel if we are to be faithful and true Influences for the Gospel

THE INfluence of the Hope: Resurrection PLUS! The Believer’s Hope of the Resurrection, Sending of the Spirit, Second Coming, New Heavens and New Earth

God's story is one of love and redemption. He did not just send a messenger, He sent His only Son, God Himself. Jesus came to reveal God to us and to provide a way for us to be brought back into a right relationship with Him.

What's the Role of the Old Testament and Law?

Letting the Gospel INfluence Us, so we can bring Gospel INfluence to others.

To be an influence to others we must first have Gospel Fluency. Focusing on the creation, specifically of humans in the image of God. This addresses why there is a longing in everyone of us to live up to who we

Preaching the Gospel to ourselves everyday using the 5 Solar of the Reformation.

Today, Pastor Gary explores with us 1 Corinthians 10:23—11:1. The issue for the Corinthians was whether to eat meat that had been offered to idols in pagan temples. We don’t face the identical issue, but the principles taught by Paul provide us with practical guidance in “choosing the best to make the most.”

1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Looking at Judges 4-5, we will consider how we sow as followers. As we face overwhelming odds, we need to sow a willingness and faithfulness to heed the call to serve among the ranks of the Lord’s servants. We want to make sure we are NOT going to reap the cursed shame of being gutless and faithless followers.

Ps 71:9-11, 18; Ps 92: 12-15

Today, Pastor Gary deBock encourages us to reflect on our daily choices. These “forks” in road will lead us to broken hearts or to “single hearts” that remain focused on Christ. Our “heart-choices” are cri

Today, Pastor Gary deBock shares with us how NOT to sow the wind and reap the whirlwind with our older children. It is so easy to get trapped in the death spiral of unresolved conflict that tempts us to make unwise choices as parents. We will be seeking practical insights on how to break out of the vortex and sow for ourselves righteousness, reaping steadfast love.