Kindred House Grand Rapids Sermons | Spiritual Growth, Church Online, Scripture-Based, Nondenominational

What does it look like to truly put God first in every area of our lives?

In this message, Karl Gibson unpacks Matthew 6:24–34 and challenges us to examine our priorities, relationships, finances, time, influences, and future through the lens of God’s Kingdom. When we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, we can stop allowing worry and circumstances to dictate our lives and instead build our lives around obedience to God.

Putting God first is not something we do in just one area. It is a lifelong journey of surrendering every part of our lives to Him, trusting His purposes, and allowing His Word to shape our decisions. When God is in His rightful place, we can live with greater peace, purpose, and confidence in His care.

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What does it really mean to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?

In this message, Kayla Kasica unpacks Jesus’ teaching in Mark 12:28-31 and challenges us to move beyond simply knowing God’s commands to living them out through wholehearted devotion. Loving God means surrendering every part of ourselves to Him and allowing His power to transform the way we think, feel, live, and love others.

From submitting our emotions and desires to God, to choosing His truth over our own understanding, we are reminded that this is not about trying harder. It is about depending more deeply on the Holy Spirit and allowing God’s grace to empower us to love Him with all that we are.

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What are we willing to give up to follow Jesus?

In this message, Adam Shaeffer looks at two men in Matthew 19 and Matthew 13 who are presented with an opportunity to follow Jesus—and respond very differently. Through the rich young ruler and the man who joyfully sold everything to obtain the treasure in the field, we’re challenged to examine where our hearts place their greatest value.

Following Jesus isn’t about checking boxes or earning eternal life. It’s about surrender, obedience, and recognizing that Jesus Himself is the greatest treasure—worth more than anything this life has to offer.

Are we willing to trust Him with every area of our lives and follow Him regardless of the cost?

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What does it look like for our lives to produce the fruit of righteousness?

In this message, Jed Kasica explores Proverbs 11:30 and what it means to live rooted in Christ, allowing the Holy Spirit to produce fruit that brings life to those around us. Because we have been made righteous through Jesus, our lives should reflect His character, love, and goodness—and point others to Him.

God’s work in us was never meant to stop with us. We are called to be life-giving people wherever He has planted us.

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Your Voice Matters: Testimony, Prophecy, and the Voice of the Church

God has given each of us a voice—and He wants us to use it.

In this message, James Kraft explores the powerful connection between testimony and prophecy and what it means for the Church to boldly declare what God has done, what He is doing, and what He is going to do. Through Acts 4 and Acts 22, we’re reminded that the early Church could not stop speaking about what they had seen and heard—and we’re called to carry that same testimony today.

Our testimonies remind us of God’s faithfulness, while prophecy gives us vision for what He is still going to do. Both begin with drawing near to Jesus, learning to listen in the secret place, and allowing His voice to shape our own.

This message is an encouragement to slow down, listen for God’s voice, remember His faithfulness, and become a people who boldly proclaim the goodness of God wherever we go. Your story matters, your voice matters, and God can use your testimony to strengthen someone else’s faith.

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What does it really mean to love our neighbors—and who exactly is our neighbor?

In this message, Shawn Gormley walks through Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10 and challenges us to look beyond our comfort zones when it comes to loving others. The Samaritan didn’t simply notice someone in need; he chose compassion, crossed cultural and personal barriers, and went beyond what was convenient to care for someone he didn’t even know.

Shawn explores what it means to “love everybody always” and reminds us that evangelism begins with love. If we want to make disciples and reach those who are far from Jesus, we first have to be willing to see people, care for people, and love the people God has placed around us—even when they’re difficult to love.

This message is a challenge to surrender our own preferences and allow the Holy Spirit to produce His love in us so that we can become a tangible expression of God’s love wherever He has placed us.

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In this message, Karl Gibson explores the two churches in Acts—Jerusalem and Antioch—and what they teach us about being the Church today. Jerusalem was the birthplace of the early church, marked by powerful teaching, prayer, fellowship, generosity, spiritual growth, and community. But Antioch became the launching point from which the gospel spread to the nations.

This message explores the danger of becoming a “holy huddle” and reminds us that the church is not a fortress designed to retreat from the world—it is a people called to carry the light of Jesus into it. Like the believers in Antioch, we are called to worship, pray, listen to the Holy Spirit, make disciples, raise up leaders, and release people into their God-given calling.

Whether you're a church leader, a longtime believer, or simply trying to understand your place in God's mission, this message is an invitation to ask: Am I only gathering, or am I willing to go? Am I willing to release what God has entrusted to me so that the gospel can advance?

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What happens when life doesn’t look the way we expected it to? Psalm 115 reminds us that God is still worthy of our praise—even in seasons of disappointment, uncertainty, hardship, and waiting. He is still on the throne, He is still faithful, and He is still our deliverer and protector.

In this message, Jed explores the danger of idolatry and how it can look different in our modern lives. We may not bow down to a golden calf, but we can easily place our trust in our own strength, desires, control, success, or self-reliance. When we put ourselves on the throne instead of God, we lose sight of the One who truly gives us life.

No matter what season you’re in, God has not forgotten you. Your circumstances do not change His faithfulness, and your feelings do not change the truth that He is on the throne. The invitation is simple: tear down the idols, surrender control, trust God completely, and let your life become an overflow of praise for His glory.

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In this episode, we explore why evangelism isn't just a calling for pastors or missionaries—it's the mission of every believer. Through Scripture and practical, real-life examples, you'll discover that sharing your faith doesn't have to be intimidating or complicated. God has uniquely placed you in your workplace, neighborhood, school, and everyday routines to reflect His love and point others to Jesus.

Cody Vela unpacks the biblical foundation for evangelism, the value of every soul, and the Great Commission found in Matthew 28. You'll also learn practical ways to overcome fear, recognize the Holy Spirit's leading, share your personal testimony with confidence, and understand that your role is simply to be faithful—God is the One who brings the growth.

Whether you've been following Jesus for decades or you're just beginning your faith journey, this teaching will encourage you to see every conversation as an opportunity for God to move. As you go about your daily life, discover how ordinary moments can become eternal ones when you're willing to say "yes" to the Holy Spirit.

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In this powerful message from Proverbs 25:28, Karl Gibson explores the biblical truth that "a person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls." While our culture often defines self-control as willpower or discipline, Scripture reveals that true self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and a vital safeguard for every area of our lives.

Whether you're struggling with your emotions, words, habits, relationships, temptations, or thought life, this teaching will encourage you to stop relying on your own strength and instead allow the Holy Spirit to transform you from the inside out. Discover why healthy spiritual boundaries matter, how to identify the "broken walls" in your life, and what it looks like to rebuild them through surrender, prayer, and obedience.

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