Joseph is a fitting end to our Abundant Lives series because in many ways the whole series is about some of the lesser known, behind the scenes characters of the Bible, if you will. But as I have said from the beginning, they are lesser known to us not to God. And the principle from Joseph’s life and really from the whole series is, if you choose to be a righteous person, if you obey God and if you are willing to accept that most of us get assigned “behind the scenes” type roles God will accomplish great things through you and you will live an abundant life.

Jim Samra | Minister & Senior Pastor

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on September 6, 2026

In this message we see that just as God chose Mary Magdalene to receive the truth of Jesus and to share it with others, God is choosing us to receive that truth and to share it with others. Yes, we are not the first, she is. But our story looks like her story because Jesus is the same in our story as he is in her story. May we be inspired and encouraged as examine Mary more closely.

Jim Samra | Minister & Senior Pastor

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on August 30, 2026

This message, looking at a difficult story in Genesis 38, is an encouragement to all who are going through unjust and unprovoked suffering. Abundant life and abundant blessings come when we faithfully endure. And, while we know Tamar’s deception is not from God, her faithfulness to submit to her situation and to make the best of some really hard situations was.

Jim Samra | Minister & Senior Pastor

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on August 23, 2026

Jim Samra | Minister & Senior Pastor

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on August 9, 2026

Don Hancock | Minister & Director,

Senior Adult Ministry

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on August 9, 2026

Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on August 2, 2026

This message looks at the life of Tabitha, a beloved disciple known for all she did for the poor. As we examine her life and resurrection, we see the key for those of us who long to feel alive and full of life.

Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on July 26, 2026

In this message, we are reminded that the sufferings of this life are not worthy to be compared to the glory that will be revealed when Christ returns. As we look at the life of James, we see his desire was to have a great place in the kingdom of God. And while it looks different than expected, Jesus has granted that to him and to all who are willing to join him in being sons and daughters of thunder.

Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on July 19, 2026

The Bible tells us that without faith it is impossible to please God and so, in this message, we have the opportunity to examine another life in ourAbundant Lives series. So far we have looked at a king, a judge, two skilled workers, a widow, a prophetess, a tribal leader, a government official, a citizen of Sodom, and more. In Joshua 2, we meet a prostitute, Rahab, who turns out to be one of the Bible’s foremost examples of what it means to have faith.

Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on July 12, 2026

Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on July 5, 2026