Wondrous Love!

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16)

It's great to love and to be loved isn't it?  Some of us have a loving supporting family and homes filled with love. What a blessing. We may also have many friends, an extended family and a church characterized by AGAPE love.

John 3:16 begins with the glorious phrase, "God so loved the world".  Amen, God sure does and God specifically loves you and me this day and everyday.  You may have experienced a loving earthly family , others have not. Undoubtedly some have had a very difficult time in life and still do.  There are those reading this who've been abused and carry deep scars.  The sacred trust between an earthly spouse, parent,  sibling, spouse or friend was violated.

Those who bear deep scars especially take note.  You are now learning to trust your heavenly Parent who is altogether trustworthy.  God's steadfast love never ceases. I know many of you have long ago memorized the daily verse. It's perhaps the single most memorized verse in the entire Bible. Hide it deep in your heart.  I find it helpful to personalize it. "For God so loved me that He gave His one and only Son, that when I believe in Him I shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). Indeed, such love, such wondrous love!

Wondrous Love!

I am the way and the truth and the life

The Gospel of John  records an incident that took place shortly before Christ went to the Cross.  He offers His disciples one of the great promises of the Bible. "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am" (John 14:1-3).  After three years of being with His disciples and teaching them Jesus was confident that they knew where He was going and forthrightly says, "You know the way to the place where I am going" (v. 4).

But Thomas asked a question indicating a need for further clarification and direction. I believe he spoke for more than himself and I appreciate his candid honesty.  "Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way?"  (John 14:5).  God is ever a rewarder of them who diligently seek Him and Thomas was a diligent seeker.  Christ did not rebuke him or the other disciples, but graciously proclaims one of the most familiar and memorized Bible truths; "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6).

We've all gotten lost at some point in our lives haven't we?  I suppose many of you have a good story about getting lost that you could tell. But God's directions in regard to our ultimate, desired destination are absolutely complete and trustworthy.  I believe the key words are, "I am".  With Jesus as our Lord, Savior, and Guide we are assured of reaching our heavenly home.  Are you trusting Christ today?

I am the way and the truth and the life

God's Faithful Follower

Jesus said, "When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?" (Luke 18:8) This statement has often intrigued me. Will he? Join me today in making a renewed commitment in staying faithful to our God as we daily heed God's call upon our lives. Rest in the assurance that God will continue to lead us and join me in declaring this day, "God's faithful follower I will be!"

God's Faithful Follower

Shawn Thomas is a contemporary Christian singer/songwriter and worship leader whose ministry includes an outreach to the GLBT community. He is also the owner/operator of "Shawn Thomas Studios" in West Palm Beach, FL providing audio recording, production, and mastering services to independent artists, songwriters, and bands.

His newest musical effort, released in February 2013, is a praise and worship collection of original songs called, “Voice of Worship.” The lyrics for each song on the project are based on one or more texts from Old and New Testament scripture. The CD/album also includes an acoustic version of a previously recorded song, “The Christ in You,” which Shawn confesses to be his favorite song that he has written.

July 28, 2013 Sermon

Sermon based on Psalm 85 and Col. 2:6-19 at Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church, Grand Rapids MI by Rev. Elect Adrin Bowie - guest preacher.

July 28, 2013 Sermon

In and Around RMCC June 10, 2013

Click here to read about what's going on in and around Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church.

In and Around RMCC June 10, 2013

In and Around Reconciliation MCC June 5, 2013

Click here to read about what's going on in and around Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church.

In and Around Reconciliation MCC June 5, 2013

April 7, 2013 Message

Sermon based on John 20.19-21 and Acts 5.12-42 at Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church, Grand Rapids MI by Rev. Steph Maxson, Senior Pastor.

April 7, 2013 Message

RMCC hosts Brenner-Beckstead Ministries on Jan 20, 2013

Linda and Susie will bring the message using contemporary music and memorable stories about recovery, relationships and relying on God.

All are welcome and invited to attend this heartfelt worship service at Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church - 10:00 AM located at 3864 Benjamin Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

RMCC hosts Brenner-Beckstead Ministries on Jan 20, 2013

Dec 16, 2012 Message

Sermon based on Zephaniah 3:14–20 at Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church, Grand Rapids MI by Rev. Steph Maxson, Senior Pastor.

Dec 16, 2012 Message