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Discovery Church Talks
by Discovery Church: Grand Rapids
We are a gathering of imperfect people in Cutlerville, MI who have been and are being changed by the work of God in us. Beginning November of 2024, most sermons are preached by Pastor Neil Jasperse, our Specialized Transitional Minister. Before that time, Pastor Tim Vink for a few weeks, and then Pastor Paul Sausser, our previous lead pastor, who is now deceased. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Simply Inseparable
Romans 8:35-39 Human experience brings the pain of separation, but nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. This is Pastor Neil Jasperse's final service, as Discovery's transition period is over. Next, Pastor Mary Sterenberg will step into the lead pastor role. View the full service on…
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control
Luke 4:1-13; Galatians 5:22-23 Self-control is needed to make the most of life. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness
Mark 3:1-6; Galatians 5:19-23 Goodness is being what you are supposed to be. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness
Luke 7:11-15; Galatians 5:19-23 Love is kind: it shows an interest in others that is helpful. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Never Alone
John 14:12-27 God’s provision for us is so amazing. He sends Jesus to be on this earth for a short time, then He sends His Spirit to be with us always and forever. Jesus says, “do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Jesus asks the Father to send us another, just like Him, to be...
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Patience
Mark 14:66-72; John 21:15-17; Galatians 5:22-23 The Spirit develops patience in God’s people- being long-tempered. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy
Luke 10:1-2; 17-21; Galatians 5:22-23 The Spirit ripens joy in us: a deep gladness stemming from the gospel. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Restorative Mission of Jesus
Isaiah 61:1-6 We will look at how Jesus’ mission was inherently restorative, and how he empowers us to live out the same in the world around us. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Encourage One Another
I Thessalonians 5:9-11 We are to cheer one another to carry on in the face of weariness and hardships. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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No Fear Here
Luke 12:22-24 God tenderly and lovingly cares for His little flock, replacing fear and worry with His Kingdom purposes. “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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God in Three Persons?
Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Mark 1:1-11 We worship three divine persons who are one in love and purpose, word + work. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Keep in Step with the Spirit
Galatians 5:25; Acts 8:26-39 The Spirit is full of energy + action; we are called to keep in step with the Spirit. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Where You Sit Matters
Luke 24:50-53; Ephesians 2:1-7 When Jesus ascended, God seated us with him in the heavenly realms—already! View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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El Olam: The Everlasting God
Genesis 21:22-34 In response to God’s protection and provision, Abraham called on God with the name “El Olam,” meaning Everlasting God. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Love Is Not Self-Seeking
Luke 10:30-35; I Corinthians 13:4-8a Love looks not only to its own interests, but also the interests of others. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Where Does Our Help Come From?
Psalm 121 Just as pilgrims were on a sometimes difficult journey to Jerusalem, so too Discovery Church is on a journey with some uncertainty and difficulty right now. Both then and now, God is our help: in all things, at all times. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast.…
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Living Hope
Luke 24:13-35 Jesus reveals Himself to two travelers on the road to Emmaus, meeting them where they are, amid their grief, confusion, and deep disappointment. The resurrected Christ brings hope and clarity to them, and He brings living hope and clarity to us whatever our circumstances. View the...
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Resurrection Power
Matthew 28:1-7; Philippians 3:7-11 God provides us the same awesome power that raised Jesus from the dead. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Substitute
Romans 5:6-8 When Jesus died on the cross he acted as a substitute for us in bearing divine punishment on our sins. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Deny Yourself
Mark 8:27-37 If anyone would come after Jesus and all his blessings, they must deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Jesus. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Disabled Man
John 5:1-15 Jesus shows grace to a disabled and lonely man—a grace which seeks and heals. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Royal Official
John 4:46-54 In coming to Jesus, the royal official receives healing for his son and eternal life for himself and his entire household. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I Love to Tell the Story! How Testimonies Bless the Body of Christ
Psalm 107:1-3; 21-22 and Ephesians 4:1-6 The last prayer Jesus prayed before he was arrested was for all who loved and followed him to “be brought into complete unity.” In the midst of disagreements and disunity that feel worse than ever in our current moment, the beautiful truth about the…
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The Samaritan Woman
John 4:4-26 Jesus crosses many barriers to tell a Samaritan woman about living water. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nicodemus
John 3:1-8 Jesus teaches Nicodemus that no one can enter the kingdom unless they are born again by the Spirit, who is like the wind, blowing where he pleases. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Who are the Workers?
Today we hear from guest preacher Rachel de Jong, a student at Calvin Seminary. Matthew 9:35-38 In Matthew 9:35-38, we read the story of Jesus, traveling through towns and villages, preaching and teaching in the synagogues, healing the sick. Among these journeys, Jesus has compassion on the…
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The Temple Profiteer
John 2:13-17 The temple profiteer learns that Jesus’ has a burning zeal for God’s purposes. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Teaching Forum: Same-Sex Marriage
As we wrestle with disagreement over same-sex marriage, Pastor Neil teaches the two opposing Biblical interpretations of the issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Meditation on Unity
As we wrestle with disagreement over same-sex marriage, Pastor Neil offers a meditation on unity. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mary
John 2:1-11 Mary noticed a need she was helpless to meet, so she turned to Jesus for help. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The First Disciples
This week we're joined by guest preacher Ryan Waalkes from Bridge Street Ministries. https://bsmgr.org/ Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus’ first disciples followed Jesus because they trusted he was who he said he was. And they continued to follow Jesus through hardship and uncertainty because they trusted…
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Nathanael
Pastor Neil Jasperse begins a new series called Encounters with Jesus. John 1:43-51 When Nathanael comes to see Jesus, he finds that Jesus sees him, notices him, and knows him; in turn Jesus opens heaven for Nathanael to see. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See...
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What We Know about Eternal Life
Psalm 16:9-11; John 3:16; John 14:1-3; Luke 23:39-43 Eternal life offers the perfect pleasures of paradise in God’s presence; after the resurrection we’ll enjoy awesome new bodies in a renewed earth. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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What We Know about 2025
Romans 8:28-30 Those who love God know that in all things God works for the good. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Follow the Light
Pastor Mary Sterenberg brings the message today from Matthew 2:1-12. At Christmas, the light of Christ has come into the world. On this second Sunday of Christmas, we focus on the Epiphany story of the Magi who followed the star to find Jesus the King. The Magi followed the light of the Star of...
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Downward Mobility
Luke 2:1-7; Philippians 2:5-7 Jesus chose downward mobility for our sakes. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Moses: The Intercessor
Exodus 32:1-14; Hebrews 7:25 Moses foreshadows Jesus, who identifies with us and serves as our intercessor. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Joseph: The Savior
Genesis 45:1-18 Joseph foreshadows Jesus in forgiving his brothers, saving their lives, and restoring them to abundant life. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Judah: The Substitute
Genesis 44:1-18a, 30-34 Judah’s willingness to substitute himself to spare Benjamin from slavery foreshadows Jesus’ willingness to substitute himself to spare us from slavery to sin. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Isaac: The Sacrifice
Genesis 22:1-18 Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac foreshadows God’s willingness to sacrifice his one and only Son and Jesus’ willingness to lay down his life for us. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Open-Handed
I Timothy 6:17-18; Mark 12:41-44 God calls us to be open-handed: generous with our money and talents and time; in this we imitate God’s generosity towards us in the gift of Jesus. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Preached by Pastor Neil Jasperse. Hosted on Acast. See…
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Transitions
A big welcome to our new Specialized Transitional Minister, Neil Jasperse! Genesis 27:30-41; 28:10-15 Transitions can be full of uncertainty and anxiety; God meets us in them. Watch the full service: https://youtu.be/WseOWUq0O60 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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God of the Disposable
Genesis 21:8-21 We live in a society that loves to throw people away. But sometimes, one person’s trash turns out to be God’s treasure. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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God's V-Day: The Second Coming of Jesus
This is Pastor Tim's final week with us. We're so grateful for his interim leadership these past 6 weeks! In the second coming of Jesus, the church is inseparably linked with the victory of Jesus: in salvation, resurrection, and the restoration of all things. Key congregational question: to what...
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God’s Super Society: Gospel Saturated Churches
The gospel of Jesus creates the church that Jesus builds. Acts 2:1-47; Matthew 16:18 Key congregational question: Are we aligned as a church with the church’s architectural design? Adult unlearning: empowerment in the Spirit moves us from the seats to the streets Watch the full service here:...
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God's Supermodel: Higher Thoughts of Jesus
Pastor Tim mentions the 50 Commands of Christ in the beginning; here's where you can find that document: http://discoverycrc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/50-Commands-of-Christ.pdf Today's talk is based on Acts 1:1-8; Matthew 24:14. Every fully surrendered disciple of Jesus to his Lordship can...
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God’s Supermodel: Higher Ways of Jesus
Hebrews 1:1-3; John 1:3, 10; Matthew 9:35-38 Every Christian can become a disciple-maker that Jesus relies on by multiplying generationally the content of the Commission. View the full service on our YouTube channel. We had some glitching this week; apologies for the technical difficulties....
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The Supremacy of Jesus
Preached by Pastor Tim Vink, interim pastor Colossians 1:15-20; 2 Corinthians 5:18 Every Christian reconciled to God through Christ can participate in his global reconciliation movement. View the full service on our YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Love of Jesus
Pastor Tim Vink leads us for the next 6 weeks as interim pastor. Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Theme: God made you to love you. (Eph. 1:4-6) l. God made you to love you. Christian family formed in the blood of Jesus’ atonement at the cross…new identity in our name/nature. Rooted and established in…
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The Pearl
This is Pastor Paul’s final talk before sabbatical and retirement. Placing oneself under the Lordship of Jesus (the Kingdom of God in me) means the complete denial of self and a total commitment to Christ. It begins with someone’s pursuit of something valuable—God’s Kingdom. Let us joyfully let…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We are a gathering of imperfect people in Cutlerville, MI who have been and are being changed by the work of God in us.
Beginning November of 2024, most sermons are preached by Pastor Neil Jasperse, our Specialized Transitional Minister. Before that time, Pastor Tim Vink for a few weeks, and then Pastor Paul Sausser, our previous lead pastor, who is now deceased.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Discovery Church: Grand Rapids
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