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No Time for Apathy

What's the Point?

June 19, 2022 • Rev. Tom Shinkle • Luke 10:25–37, Revelation 3:14–22

Rev. Tom kicks off the Grand View summer sermon series, "What's the Point?," by looking at the reality of apathy in our lives and in the world around us. With so much information, so many opportunities, and so much confusion - it's easy to say things like - "Meh." "Whatever." and "What's the Point?" Rev. Tom helps frame this situation and encourage us to find new hope and purpose in God's work.

Bumping into Jesus

July 24, 2022

One of the things Christians should care about: our spiritual health and salvation / getting right with God. But do we understand salvation? Many people "bumped into Jesus," or had contact with him when he was in a crowd. Yet not all of them were changed nor saved just from this casual or accidental contact. But there was a woman who deeply believed Jesus could heal her and deliver her from sickness. She simply touched his robe and was healed. What was different?

Better Dirt

July 17, 2022

Pastor Tom discusses Mark's Gospel and the Parable of the Soils. This points us to consider what kind of soil we are - with the hope that we are all working at becoming better and better dirt!

Ending Alone

July 10, 2022 • Rev. Tom Shinkle • Luke 6:37–42, Ruth 1:14–18

This week, in "What's the Point?," Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at our call as Christians to care about people. In particular, what are we doing for those people that feel isolated and alone? How are we, as the Church, making opportunities for others to find true community and a group of Christian Friends? And, for those who are searching for this, how are you putting yourself out there to make new friends that share your faith?