Mountainview CRC

Pastor Erick Schuringa continues the Sermon on the Mount series with a message entitled “Heart Treasure.” He will be looking at Matthew chapter 6, verses 19-34.

For the Thanksgiving weekend, we are reflecting on what we value and what we are thankful for. Jesus invites us to a whole different way of looking at the world; it is his kingdom.

Pastor Erick Schuringa continues the Sermon on the Mount series with a message entitled “Practicing Your Righteousness.” He will begin in Matthew chapter 6, verses 1-18. In order to live out what Jesus taught in the first chapter of the Sermon on the Mount, we need to use spiritual disciplines that connect us with God. Prayer is the core practice, and Jesus teaches us how to do this.

Pastor Erick Schuringa continues the Sermon on the Mount series with a message entitled “The Heart of the Law.” He will begin in Matthew chapter 5, verses 17-48.

In this part of Jesus' teaching on the mountain, he addresses the law. At first glance, it appears he makes the law even harder, if not impossible to keep. However, a closer look reveals that Jesus is showing us the true path to living the way God intends for us to live.

Pastor Erick Schuringa begins a new series based on the sermon the mount with a message entitled “Blessed are those …who?”” He will begin in Matthew chapter 5 verses 1-16.

As we begin our tour of the sermon on the mount, we are called to wonder "who is blessed?" Jesus came preaching a new kind of kingdom and it starts by understanding how and with whom God works.

This Sunday we will also be participating in the sacrament of the Lord's Supper.

Pastor Erick Schuringa presents a message entitled “Worth Repeating” He will be looking at the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verses 8-10.

This week we look at a familiar passage to many and a core teaching of the Bible. It is important to look at the familiar and basic teachings again so that we can consider how they live among us and shape how we function.

During the service our Missionaries in Cambodia Colin & Kathleen Wassenaar will share. Join us after the service for our Ministry Fair - check out what is happening at Mountainview this coming season.

Pastor Erick Schuringa presents a message entitled “Smelly Christians.” He will be looking at two passages, 2 Corinthians 2: 14-17; Ephesians 5:1-2

We are starting a new ministry season. As we do, let's avoid being focused on just getting things done. Let's take time to remember that who we are in Christ is the main thing. Paul has an interesting image for this, which I call "Smelly Christians".

Pastor Erick Schuringa presents the final message in our Summer Psalm Series. Focusing on Psalm 145 “Praise with a Purpose”

This Psalm calls everyone everywhere to always praise God for all his amazing attributes. Which is good and beautiful and joyful. It also has a goal: to keep us in touch with who we are meant to be as creatures in God's world.

Pastor Erick Schuringa presents the 8th message in our Summer Psalm Series. Focusing on Psalm 91 “A Psalm of Protection”

This week's psalm gives a variety of images of safety that illustrate God's presence and care. These are wonderful hopeful pictures that seem to ignore the realities of tripping and falling which most of us experience. What is that about?

This morning we will also partake of the Lord’s Supper.

Pastor Erick Schuringa presents the 7th message in our Summer Psalm Series. Focusing on Psalm 90 “A Psalm of Deep Lament”

This week's psalm is heavy. It speaks of the brevity and difficulty of life. However, it also boldly calls on God to turn things around. Such honesty and hope are expressions of deep faith.

Pastor Erick Schuringa presents the sixth message in our Summer Psalm Series. Focusing on Psalm 32 “A Psalm of Confession”

This week's Psalm expresses that confession is not only good for the soul, it is good for the body. Yet confessing sin is hard. Is it because we don't know we sinned or that we are too scared to confess? Hopefully the testimony of the psalmist will draw us closer to open and honest confession.