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LIVE Evening Worship Service - Doubt Whittled Away by the Word
About The Service:
Chad Boorsma will preach as we will conclude the Easter season by looking at Luke 24:36-49, a passage where doubt is whittled away as our eyes are opened to the Word.
Order of Worship:
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About Us:
We are a traditional CRC church in the middle of Downtown Grand Rapids, MI, worshipping at 8:40am, 11:00am, and 6:00pm. (10:00am and 6:00pm during the summer months)
We'd love to hear from you:
Connection: https://www.lagrave.org/contact
Let us pray for you:
Prayer: https://www.lagrave.org/prayerrequest/
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This evening worship service at LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church centers on the transformative power of the Word of God and the reality of Christ’s resurrection. Through liturgy, song, and a message from Luke 24, the congregation explores how Scripture addresses human doubt and provides lasting peace.
Liturgical Foundation and the Call to Praise
The service opens with a focus on the Easter season, moving from the solemnity of Lent into a celebration marked by white and gold decor, symbolizing the victory of Christ over death. The congregation is invited to extol the Lord through Psalm 111, reflecting on the "glorious and majestic" deeds of God and the trustworthiness of His precepts, which are established forever. This liturgical start establishes the "Power of the Word" as the central theme, framing the Bible not just as a historical record, but as a living instrument of wisdom and redemption.
Global Intercession and the Mission of the Church
A significant portion of the service is dedicated to corporate prayer, focusing on the renewal of the global church and the plight of the suffering. The congregation intercedes for those displaced by war and famine, praying that host nations would rise to meet their needs. Furthermore, there is a specific emphasis on the role of media and missions in spreading the Gospel.
Confronting Doubt with the Resurrected Christ
The sermon, based on Luke 24:36-49, recounts Jesus appearing to His startled disciples on Easter evening. Despite hearing reports of the resurrection, the disciples are "startled and frightened," suspecting they are seeing a ghost. The message draws a parallel between the disciples' fear and modern "lingering doubts"—the persistent anxieties that remain even when one has faith, much like a person repeatedly checking an online tracking link despite knowing the package is on its way.
To "whittle away" these doubts, Jesus provides a threefold proof:
Physical Proof: He invites them to touch His hands and feet.
Experiential Proof: He eats broiled fish in their presence to demonstrate His physical reality.
Scriptural Proof: He "opens their minds" to understand how the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms all pointed toward His suffering and resurrection.
Application: The Word as Living Comfort
The service concludes by emphasizing that while Jesus is no longer physically present, He remains with the church through the Holy Spirit. The story of "Ethan," a man facing the end of his life with regrets, serves as a poignant illustration of how the Word—specifically Psalm 32—can dispel the "guilt of sin" and bring peace where logic or memory cannot. The congregation is challenged to stop leaving the Word "on the shelf" and instead allow it to illuminate their daily lives.
The worship service reaffirms that the Bible is the "fully reliable" record of God's redeeming work. By looking to the resurrected Christ and the fulfillment of Scripture, believers are encouraged to move past their doubts and walk into the new week with the peace and power of the Holy Spirit.
LIVE Evening Worship Service - Doubt Whittled Away by the Word
About The Service:
Chad Boorsma will preach as we will conclude the Easter season by looking at Luke 24:36-49, a passage where doubt is whittled away as our eyes are opened to the Word.
Order of Worship:
https://lagrave.org/wp-content/upload...
About Us:
We are a traditional CRC church in the middle of Downtown Grand Rapids, MI, worshipping at 8:40am, 11:00am, and 6:00pm. (10:00am and 6:00pm during the summer months)
We'd love to hear from you:
Connection: https://www.lagrave.org/contact
Let us pray for you:
Prayer: https://www.lagrave.org/prayerrequest/
Listen on the go:
Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/LGPodAmazonMusic
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3tuOdwQ
Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/LGPodGoogle
Soundcloud: / lagravecrc
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yXDFaT
Follow us!
Facebook: / lagravecrc
Instagram: / lagravecrc
Website: https://www.lagrave.org
This evening worship service at LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church centers on the transformative power of the Word of God and the reality of Christ’s resurrection. Through liturgy, song, and a message from Luke 24, the congregation explores how Scripture addresses human doubt and provides lasting peace.
Liturgical Foundation and the Call to Praise
The service opens with a focus on the Easter season, moving from the solemnity of Lent into a celebration marked by white and gold decor, symbolizing the victory of Christ over death. The congregation is invited to extol the Lord through Psalm 111, reflecting on the "glorious and majestic" deeds of God and the trustworthiness of His precepts, which are established forever. This liturgical start establishes the "Power of the Word" as the central theme, framing the Bible not just as a historical record, but as a living instrument of wisdom and redemption.
Global Intercession and the Mission of the Church
A significant portion of the service is dedicated to corporate prayer, focusing on the renewal of the global church and the plight of the suffering. The congregation intercedes for those displaced by war and famine, praying that host nations would rise to meet their needs. Furthermore, there is a specific emphasis on the role of media and missions in spreading the Gospel.
Confronting Doubt with the Resurrected Christ
The sermon, based on Luke 24:36-49, recounts Jesus appearing to His startled disciples on Easter evening. Despite hearing reports of the resurrection, the disciples are "startled and frightened," suspecting they are seeing a ghost. The message draws a parallel between the disciples' fear and modern "lingering doubts"—the persistent anxieties that remain even when one has faith, much like a person repeatedly checking an online tracking link despite knowing the package is on its way.
To "whittle away" these doubts, Jesus provides a threefold proof:
Physical Proof: He invites them to touch His hands and feet.
Experiential Proof: He eats broiled fish in their presence to demonstrate His physical reality.
Scriptural Proof: He "opens their minds" to understand how the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms all pointed toward His suffering and resurrection.
Application: The Word as Living Comfort
The service concludes by emphasizing that while Jesus is no longer physically present, He remains with the church through the Holy Spirit. The story of "Ethan," a man facing the end of his life with regrets, serves as a poignant illustration of how the Word—specifically Psalm 32—can dispel the "guilt of sin" and bring peace where logic or memory cannot. The congregation is challenged to stop leaving the Word "on the shelf" and instead allow it to illuminate their daily lives.
The worship service reaffirms that the Bible is the "fully reliable" record of God's redeeming work. By looking to the resurrected Christ and the fulfillment of Scripture, believers are encouraged to move past their doubts and walk into the new week with the peace and power of the Holy Spirit.
Chuck And Julie Show with Chuck Bonniwell and Julie Hayden
Ron Hanks's Lawsuit challenging the State’s semi open primary, proposal to suspend the federal gasoline tax
CD3 candidate Ron Hanks files lawsuit challenging the State’s semi open primary with alarming data on unaffiliated voters. Plus Trump puts Dems in a bind with his proposal to suspend the federal gasoline tax.
This episode of The Chuck and Julie Show features CD3 candidate Ron Hanks discussing his primary challenge against Jeff Hurd and a landmark lawsuit targeting Colorado's semi-open primary system. The hosts also examine allegations of campaign finance fraud ("smurfing") and the severe financial instability currently facing the Colorado Republican Party.
The CD3 Primary and the Challenge to Incumbency
Ron Hanks details his recent performance at the CD3 assembly, where he successfully campaigned despite what he described as rule-bending by the committee to favor incumbent Jeff Hurd. Hanks notes that while Hurd was allowed to speak for 11 minutes despite a 3-minute limit, he was ultimately booed by the assembly and left through a side door. Hanks characterizes Hurd as "timid" and alleges that Hurd and Speaker Johnson pressured the Trump administration to rescind endorsements of other conservative candidates by threatening to "scuttle the America First agenda." Hanks maintains that CD3 must not be a "sacrificial lamb" for establishment Republicans who vote against Trump’s tariffs or for protecting congressional misconduct.
Legal Challenges to Colorado's Primary System
A central theme of the discussion is the lawsuit filed by Hanks and other candidates to exclude unaffiliated voters from Republican primaries. Hanks argues that the current system violates the 14th Amendment and the right of private association by allowing non-members to decide party nominees. He presents data using "regressive methodology" showing that in Mesa County’s 2024 primary, 10,000 of the 27,000 votes cast were from unaffiliated voters, significantly diluting the Republican base. The hosts express concern that the system is being "weaponized" to ensure establishment candidates win over grassroots conservatives.
Financial Crisis and "Smurfing" Allegations
The Colorado Republican Party is reportedly in a state of financial collapse, with approximately 400,000 in debt and only 12.55 in cash on hand. The hosts blame former leadership for "failure by design," citing excessive travel reimbursements and a lack of organized opposition to "jungle primaries." Additionally, the program highlights "smurfing" allegations against candidate Victor Marks. These claims suggest that Marks' campaign reported thousands of small donations from individuals who, when contacted, denied ever contributing to his campaign.
Infrastructure and National Policy
The episode concludes with a critique of Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD). Chuck Boniwell notes that ridership has decreased by over 20%, yet the city continues to fund "bus rapid transit" projects that he argues are bankrupting the system. On a national level, the hosts praise Donald Trump’s proposal to suspend the federal gas tax, viewing it as a strategic move to force Democrats into a difficult political position regarding inflation and taxpayer relief.
The discussion underscores a deep divide between the Colorado Republican grassroots and the party establishment. With a critical court date approaching and the state party facing near-total insolvency, the outcome of the CD3 primary and the pending election lawsuit will likely determine the future trajectory of conservative politics in the state.
Ron Hanks's Lawsuit challenging the State’s semi open primary, proposal to suspend the federal gasoline tax
CD3 candidate Ron Hanks files lawsuit challenging the State’s semi open primary with alarming data on unaffiliated voters. Plus Trump puts Dems in a bind with his proposal to suspend the federal gasoline tax.
This episode of The Chuck and Julie Show features CD3 candidate Ron Hanks discussing his primary challenge against Jeff Hurd and a landmark lawsuit targeting Colorado's semi-open primary system. The hosts also examine allegations of campaign finance fraud ("smurfing") and the severe financial instability currently facing the Colorado Republican Party.
The CD3 Primary and the Challenge to Incumbency
Ron Hanks details his recent performance at the CD3 assembly, where he successfully campaigned despite what he described as rule-bending by the committee to favor incumbent Jeff Hurd. Hanks notes that while Hurd was allowed to speak for 11 minutes despite a 3-minute limit, he was ultimately booed by the assembly and left through a side door. Hanks characterizes Hurd as "timid" and alleges that Hurd and Speaker Johnson pressured the Trump administration to rescind endorsements of other conservative candidates by threatening to "scuttle the America First agenda." Hanks maintains that CD3 must not be a "sacrificial lamb" for establishment Republicans who vote against Trump’s tariffs or for protecting congressional misconduct.
Legal Challenges to Colorado's Primary System
A central theme of the discussion is the lawsuit filed by Hanks and other candidates to exclude unaffiliated voters from Republican primaries. Hanks argues that the current system violates the 14th Amendment and the right of private association by allowing non-members to decide party nominees. He presents data using "regressive methodology" showing that in Mesa County’s 2024 primary, 10,000 of the 27,000 votes cast were from unaffiliated voters, significantly diluting the Republican base. The hosts express concern that the system is being "weaponized" to ensure establishment candidates win over grassroots conservatives.
Financial Crisis and "Smurfing" Allegations
The Colorado Republican Party is reportedly in a state of financial collapse, with approximately 400,000 in debt and only 12.55 in cash on hand. The hosts blame former leadership for "failure by design," citing excessive travel reimbursements and a lack of organized opposition to "jungle primaries." Additionally, the program highlights "smurfing" allegations against candidate Victor Marks. These claims suggest that Marks' campaign reported thousands of small donations from individuals who, when contacted, denied ever contributing to his campaign.
Infrastructure and National Policy
The episode concludes with a critique of Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD). Chuck Boniwell notes that ridership has decreased by over 20%, yet the city continues to fund "bus rapid transit" projects that he argues are bankrupting the system. On a national level, the hosts praise Donald Trump’s proposal to suspend the federal gas tax, viewing it as a strategic move to force Democrats into a difficult political position regarding inflation and taxpayer relief.
The discussion underscores a deep divide between the Colorado Republican grassroots and the party establishment. With a critical court date approaching and the state party facing near-total insolvency, the outcome of the CD3 primary and the pending election lawsuit will likely determine the future trajectory of conservative politics in the state.
