As we close out our series in the Epistles of John, we are shown one of the final keys to experiencing a life of abundance. Throughout this series, we have seen that the true “good life” comes from loving and obeying Jesus. Looking at the story of Palm Sunday, we see how that obedience and love often looks like putting the needs of others above our own.

May you be encouraged to examine where you are putting yourself before others and see how you can reorder your love to truly experience the abundant life.

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson

Passage: 3 John 1:9-12

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 29, 2026

Speaker: Lead Pastor, The Local Church, Toran Scott

Passage: Exodus 19

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 22, 2026

In this message, we look at the role of the church in addressing political issues. As this passage in 3 John highlights immigrants, refugees and foreigners it’s a good opportunity to look at the difference in how government is tasked with approaching these groups of people versus how God has tasked the church to do so. Together, we will see how we as the church have been asked to love immigrants, be compassionate toward refugees, and come alongside of those who are foreigners among us.

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: 3 John 1:1-8

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 15, 2026

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: 2 John 7-13

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 1, 2026

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: 2 John 1-6

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on February 22, 2026

Throughout this series, we have talked about the blessings and benefits that come from having Jesus in our lives. In this message we are reminded that we are forgiven through Jesus, we experience the fact that God is love through Jesus, and now we find out that we are safe from ultimate harm and given true understanding because of Jesus. As we move from here, shouldn’t we tell others about this?

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: 1 John 5:18-21

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on February 15, 2026

In this message, we are talking about approaching our Father in heaven in prayer. As we have been going through the book of 1 John we have been focused on recognizing the benefits of receiving Jesus in our lives. One of the great benefits is that Jesus enables us to pray effectively to God. As we look at 1 John 5:13-17, we’ll think together about the confidence we have in prayer as well as the content of our prayers.

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: 1 John 5:13-17

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on February 8, 2026

Speaker: Pastor, Sanctuary Church, Lenski Llorens

Passage: Jeremiah 29:1-14

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on February 1, 2026

This message covers an important passage for affirming that Jesus is both human and divine. We will look at why this truth is essential to our faith as Christians. And we’ll talk about the practicalities of how we live this out.

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: 1 John 5:5-12

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on January 25, 2026

In this message, we see that the commands of God are not burdensome. They are just what we need in the moment we need them. They introduce us to the kingdom of God, they let us show God that we are serious about our relationship with Him and they are clear straightforward ways of loving God and loving others.

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: 1 John 5:1-4