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We are invited to a variety of different things all of the time. The question is, do you accept the invitations or do you find excuses to avoid them? Rev. Tom uses this imagery and Jesus' use of this parable in Luke 14 to look at the invitation God has given all of us through Jesus - to be connected to God and God's people. Are you answering God's invitation and being 'all in' to his call? Or, are you finding excuses?

The Gospel of Luke, chapter 13, contains tough instructions and realities for God's people. In this message from Luke 13, Rev. Tom asks us all to consider - how much does God matter to you? How are you showing fruit of your relationship with him? How are you living differently because you've come to know Jesus. Because, knowing and being known by Jesus determines our future.

On this Sunday after Easter, Grand View takes time to continue to look at the promise and hope that through Jesus we can experience change in our lives. Old can become new, dead can become alive. The question for us this week is, can people see signs of this type of life change in you? How are you showing others (without even saying a word) the change that you have experienced through Jesus?

This year at Grand View throughout Holy Week we have been seeing the parallels between Jesus' work and the work of God in the Exodus story. Rev. Tom asked all of us, What is it that you need to leave behind so that God can lead you into a new promised land?

In this two part sermon, Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at both the 'traditional' Good Friday story and the story of the Exodus. This Good Friday what do you need to leave behind, like those that left Egypt in the Exodus? Jesus' death is the opportunity you may be waiting for to get rid of the old, to die to the old, to leave the old behind so that God can do something new in your life.

On Palm Sunday 2023, Rev. Tom looks at the importance of having Hope and how true hope only comes from knowing and trusting in Jesus and his saving work. The question for all of us this year is, "Do you know Him?" and "Do you put your trust and hope in his promises?" That first Palm Sunday they didn't totally "get" who Jesus was, do you?

In Week 5 of "Get Jesus: He Gets You," Rev. Tom Shinkle reminds us that true joy, contentment, and hope come from staying hungry for Jesus. In this season of Lent it is time for all of us to ask and answer the question - "Am I still hungry for Jesus and Christian Living, or am I simply grazing when it's convenient?" As we draw closer to Easter, and as we go forward, let us all stay hungry!

On this fourth week of Lent, Rev. Tom looks at the truth that Jesus experienced Joy. He experienced the full range of human emotions, and that includes Joy. If Jesus knows us because he was like us, how can we have more joy in our lives? We believe that God doesn't want more reserved, upset, or self-righteous Christians. He wants Jesus followers full of Joy.

Rev. Tom continues the series "Get Jesus: He Gets You" by looking at the story of Jesus being tempted in the desert. Jesus was tempted just like we are tempted - and we are able to beat temptations by staying close to Jesus and God's Word. In this world where temptation, sin, and destruction seems close and easy to access it's time to "Get Jesus" to help us be victorious over these vices. How are you being tempted right now, and how can Jesus help you overcome?

In this second week of "Get Jesus: He Gets You" Rev. Tom Shinkle looks at the video from the He Gets Us campaign that highlights Jesus welcome all at his table. Jesus' love and invitation is available to all people, that is a core concept of Christianity. But, as Pastor Tom explains, Jesus loves you so much that he doesn't let you stay the way you currently are - he calls all to a better way of living.

Rev. Tom kicks off our Lenten season by looking at the truth of the Gospel - Jesus became human and interacted with people - or as we are saying this year, "He Gets You." Because of this truth, Rev. Tom is calling all of Grand View to spend this Lenten season "Getting Jesus" more this year. How would your next 40 days look differently if you spent more time getting to know Jesus and living differently by what he calls us to do and be?

Rev. Tom continues to talk about the moving of God's Holy Spirit being powerfully present and known throughout our church, our country, and our world. Specifically, this week, he looks at two stories of Jesus and Jesus' people making the news. When we see or hear of these miraculous movements of God, are you quick to be skeptical and cynical, or are you quick to be trusting, expectant, and excited? God is at work here and it involves you - how do you see other people and the work of Jesus in this world?

Rev. Tom takes time to look at the true reason we give to God through our local church. In our human relationships we give because we care and love for the people we call family & friends. The same should be true with our relationship with God - it should cause us to give. Are you committed to giving to God out of love and thanksgiving for all he has done for you?

On a football team not everyone can be the coach, the quarterback, or the lineman - it takes a full team to be successful. In week 2 of "Gifted" Rev. Tom uses that same knowledge and understanding to look at Jesus' team - also known as the church. The truth found in scripture is that we all are gifted by God in unique ways and those unique ways are not just for us, but for the glory of God. How are you using your gifts that God has given you?

Rev. Tom kicks off a new series and season at Grand View with the reminder that "God is at work here and it involves YOU." In this new season, God hasn't changed - God is still moving in our midst - how are you being a part of God's work? In week 1, Rev. Tom looks at the truth that all of God's people have been blessed by God with a spiritual gift - and this gift isn't just for ourselves, but it is to help build up God's church and work in the world.

Rev. Tom continues talking about the movement of God in our personal lives and in the life of our Christian Community. The good news of Jesus and the resurrection reminds us that God can take anything and work it from the God. God is still in the business of moving people and groups of people from one situation into a new way of living. How do you need God to move in your life this year?

Throughout the history of Christianity, the church has divided and organized itself with different ways of understanding God and the role of the Church. This is still happening today. What if instead of seeing this as a division, we saw this as an exciting new movement of God's Holy Spirit? Rev. Tom explains that this type of revival, renewal movement is something that he is excited to be a part of - a movement focused on the main things of loving God and loving people.

As we stand at the beginning of a new year we have lots of opportunities, possibilities, and hope for the year that is in front of us. Rev. Tom takes this Sunday to look at a good, positive change that we could all strive for in 2023 - to be a better Christian. In particular, what if we all strived to be more like Jesus this year? How would your life be different? How could your family, community, church, and nation be different? In the ned, it's all about putting yourself in a position for God to make the changes you need in this new year.

On this first day of the new year, Alec Amosson looks at the opportunity we have to set our priorities and purpose fresh this year. If we believe God has redeemed us through the work of Jesus - we should be living differently with a purpose. How would your year look different if you truly believed that and lived into that purpose?

Have you ever been given a surprise gift for Christmas? How did that make you feel? Think of the surprise that was found in the birth of Jesus. Not what they were expecting, not in the way they were expecting - the birth of Jesus was a prophesied event, but nevertheless it was a surprise. This Christmas, how has Jesus' birth changed anything for you? How can this Christmas be different and give you hope for the new year?