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

Speaker: Pastor, Indwelling Community Church, Clarence Stamps

Passage: Psalm 107

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on January 11, 2026

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Tom Olsson

Passage: 1 John 4:15-19

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on January 4, 2026

In this message, we look at how we should respond to the great gift of love God has lavished on us.

Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: 1 John 4:7-21

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on December 28, 2025

We look for the second week at the most momentous statement in the Bible: God is love. In this message, we come to understand a little more of what that means. There is no love without cost. As we delve into this reality, we will see what it cost God to love us. The hope is that this Christmas you will truly understand how loved you are by Him.

Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: 1 John 4:9-10

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on December 21, 2025

This message looks at the most momentous statement in all the Bible. Which is a big claim because the Bible has lots of powerful and important affirmations! As we explore this statement, we’ll learn more about who God is and how we benefit when we receive Jesus.

Speaker: Minister & Senior Pastor, Jim Samra

Passage: 1 John 4:7-21

This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on December 14, 2025