First Reformed Church (frc)

Pastor Mark will look at the Parable of the Sheep & Goats in Matthew 25. Jesus poignantly talks about what judgment day will be like. Jesus calls us to love as He loved, emphasizing that our actions really do matter

It’s Easter Sunday! Pastor Tim will explore the theme of “getting back what you’ve lost” through the story of Abraham and Isaac on Mount Morieh – and, of course, through the resurrection of Jesus!

Pastor Tim leads a reflection on the story of Haggar and Ishmael in our annual Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service

Pastor Mark will take a look at humility through the Parable of the Lowest Seat, found in Luke 14:7-

Pastor Tim will turn to Genesis 18 and speak about God’s promise of a son to Sarai and Abram

Pastor Mark will discuss the Parable of the Sower and the Seed. Jesus uses this parable to teach us about the Kingdom of God and how the Word of God impacts us, as well as the world around us

Abraham’s nephew, Lot, had a habit of making poor choices. Pastor Mark will consider Genesis 13-18,and what we can learn about our own decision-making

Many of Jesus’ parables were meant to convey aspects of the Kingdom of Heaven – Jesus’ name for a world under the influence of God. Pastor Tim teaches on this topic this coming Sunday evening

One of the most important themes in the book of Genesis is covenant. This Sunday morning, Pastor Tim will share a message on the special covenant promise that God gave to Abraham

On Sunday evening, Pastor Mark will look at Matthew 21:31-43, where Jesus shares another parable which speaks boldly to the Pharisees and their actions: the Parable of the Wicked Tenants

Our semester in Genesis rolls on! This Sunday morning Pastor Tim takes a look at Abram & Sarai in the land of Egypt

Pastor Tim will offer a brief meditation on Genesis 12 – the call of Abraham from his home to a new promised land.   (Note that due to a technical glitch, we only have the audio for this sermon.)

The Parable of the Persistent Widow is the next teaching of Jesus we’ll look into. Join us as Pastor Tim unpacks this lesson from Luke

The tower of Babel story, found in Genesis 11, is one of the most vivid narratives in the Old Testament. On Sunday morning, find out how their big plans got short-circuited. Pastor Tim brings the message

Pastor Tim continues our study of the Parables of Jesus with a message about the wide and narrow gates

God Provides: Our “Origins” series continues with Pastor Mark looking at Genesis 8 & 9. God shut the door of the ark; Noah & his family needed to rely on God to keep them safe. At just the right time, God opened the door and welcomed His family into a restarted community

In Luke 12: 54-59, Jesus talks about interpreting the signs around us. Pastor Mark will take a look at how Jesus is challenging His followers to watch for these signs and be ready for His return at any time

Most of us know – and probably like – the end of Noah’s story. Rainbows, happy animals, etc. – it’s a great scene. But why was there a flood in the first place? Pastor Tim offers the first of two messages on Noah, taken from Genesis 6 &

The parable of the Unjust Steward in Luke 16 can make us cringe. What is Jesus getting at in this awkward little lesson? Pastor Tim will offer a few thoughts

The story of Cain & Abel in Genesis 4 is one of the most discouraging stories in the Bible. Is there a redemptive angle on this tragedy? Pastor Tim will unpack the story