Churches in Ada

Active churches in Ada

7152 Bradfield St SE, Ada
ada.church
4 sermons
6330 Ada Dr SE, Ada
adacc.org
2 sermons
8605 Fulton St, Ada
redeemer-opc.org
2 sermons

Types of churches in Ada

Churches in Ada for Families

Many households in Ada are tied to Forest Hills Public Schools and youth sports, so family-focused churches prioritize secure kids’ check‑in, active student ministries, and flexible weekend and weeknight schedules. Expect stroller‑friendly spaces near Ada Village and programs that fit busy commutes along Fulton Street (M‑21) and the East Beltline, with events often centered around the Thornapple River corridor and the Ada Covered Bridge area.

Reformed Churches & Dutch Heritage

West Michigan’s Dutch heritage is reflected in Ada’s Reformed congregations, where expository preaching, catechism-based discipleship, and elder-led community life are common. These multi‑generational churches feel rooted in place, serving neighborhoods off Ada Drive and Cascade Road and organizing outreach tied to local parks like Seidman and Roselle.

Non‑Denominational Ada Churches

Non‑denominational Ada churches emphasize Bible teaching, contemporary music, and a come‑as‑you‑are culture with strong small‑group networks. They draw people from Ada Village, Cascade, and Forest Hills, often offering multiple service times and midweek gatherings convenient to families and professionals commuting along M‑21 and Knapp/East Beltline corridors.

Catholic & Liturgical Churches

Catholic and other liturgical congregations around Ada offer sacramental worship, holy day observances, and choir‑led services that emphasize reverence and continuity. These parishes serve multi‑generation families from nearby neighborhoods, coordinating catechesis and service initiatives that align with local school calendars and east‑side Grand Rapids community rhythms.

Sermon clips from Ada churches

35s
“So the reason I chose the language I did in the sermon well, I kinda worded it like god chose to focus his presence Mhmm. At the tabernacle or at the temple. Because, you know, in the scriptures, it's like God's presence is sometimes talked about in the temple. Sometimes it's talked about in heaven. Sometimes it's talked about just being everywhere. You know what I mean? So it's it's hard to pin it down. Mhmm. And in a sense, they're kind of all true.”
53s
#OfferAllToJesus
“In other words, the first two verses say, you are called, if you're a believer in Jesus, to serve Jesus, not just part, not just here or there. But Paul uses the language of sacrifice. Because in the Old Testament, you went and sacrificed an animal to the Lord. That animal gave itself completely. Paul now says in verses one and two, every single one of us who believes in Jesus must offer ourselves as completely. There's no part of you that cannot be offered. Not your ability, your time, your money, your resources, none of them can be kept separate kept kept sup separate from your following after Jesus. All of it is to be offered to him. Now in verses three through eight, Paul goes on to say, and how does that work? How do you offer yourself completely to the Lord?”
55s
#HonorEarthLiveGently
“Teach us to honor the earth as your good creation and to live gently upon it. We pray for North America and the Arctic, where abundance and inequality live side by side. We lament political division, violence, and policies that burden the poor and protect the powerful. We grieve lives lost to preventable harm and communities stretched thin by fear and exhaustion. Yet we give thanks for mutual aid networks, for courageous organizing, for teachers, caregivers, and advocates who refuse to accept injustice as inevitable. Help us to share our bread with the hungry, and to welcome the unhoused into safe shelter.”
37s
“thing in my study is, this phrase, God who keeps his covenant of love. First, it shows up in Deuteronomy Mhmm. Which is not technically a prayer, if I remember right, but it's language that is carried throughout the Old Testament. So then it shows up in Solomon's prayer, but then it shows up in Daniel's prayer and it shows up in Nehemiah's prayer in the exact same format, which I just thought was very interesting, you know? And, of course, anytime you see something repeated in the Bible, it's important. Mhmm. You know? You need to pay attention to that. And so I think it”
24s
“Man, I've I just I the thing that really I wanted to get across in the sermon was that peace on confession and just immediately in the moment, don't hide, don't run, don't wait. Just, you know, confess and stay in alignment with God. There's no reason to create distance because you feel weird because, he's gonna show up with his grace no matter what you bring to him.”
22s
“You you see it clearly in Jesus, the one thing that he gets really mad about at the temple. Mhmm. Yeah. Because it's supposed to be, I think he says, a house of prayer for all nations. And somehow they've turned it into this other thing. You know? And I think that's a good reminder for all of us, you know, in our”
40s
#GospelCentered
“I'm gonna end this sermon by asking you a very simple question. What does this have to do with the gospel of Jesus Christ? I've mentioned Jesus repeatedly in this sermon, but I wanna make this very very clear to you. What God is calling you to in these verses is impossible apart from Jesus. I don't mean that people who don't believe in Jesus can't serve each other. They certainly can. But what happens within a church is so unique because of the way in which the gospel functions.”
54s
#GospelIdentity
“I'm talking about your gospel identity. If it is true that the god of the universe came to this planet and sacrificed himself on your behalf, you got something. If it is true that he adopted you to be his treasured daughter, his treasured son, you got something. It it's possible that you now live with hope. Hope based on not what's happening on Super Bowl Sunday, but our Jesus told us that at the end of time, there will be a time when all that which is broken gets restored, which helps me live into a bigger picture.”
44s
#EnoughForAll
“You know the story, and I think it's really important to point out that all the necessary elements are here in this story. We have a group of people. We have spent the sufficient time for those people to become hungry, and we have some food. So the only problem that we have at the beginning of this story is problem with math. I wonder if you've ever had a problem with math. I wonder if you've seen that you have something of everything that you need, but you aren't sure that you have enough. I suspect that you have had that kind of math problem.”
46s
#ForgiveLikeChrist
“Just as in Christ, God forgave you. See, anger revolves around something that is withheld. The gospel revolves around something that's given. My anger revolves because you took something from me. The gospel is anchored in something that is received. And the idea here is forgive them just like Christ forgave you. I don't extend forgiveness because they deserve forgiveness. I extend forgiveness because I have I'm the recipient of forgiveness. It's part of my gospel grounding. At the heart of the gospel, I am more messed up than I can imagine, and I am more loved than I will ever know. That's at the heart of the gospel.”

Why Ada churches are unique

Set within the family-focused Forest Hills area and growing neighborhoods, churches in Ada often shape ministries around everyday family rhythms and community life. You’ll find a welcoming emphasis on relationship-building and practical care, reflected in strong kids programs for young families, small group culture, and support for young adults and professionals who commute to nearby Grand Rapids.
Rooted in West Michigan’s historic faith traditions yet enriched by newcomers, Ada churches balance depth and accessibility in worship and teaching. Many blend thoughtful sermons with approachable worship styles, resulting in expository Bible teaching, blended traditional and contemporary worship, and a spirit of interdenominational community outreach that feels both local and globally minded.
Set along the Thornapple River with miles of trails and a revitalized village core, Ada churches frequently connect faith with place through seasonal gatherings and service. The outdoor, entrepreneurial culture encourages outdoor services and riverfront events, marketplace discipleship like faith and work integration, and neighborhood projects such as creation care and trail cleanups—all hallmarks that make Ada churches feel especially woven into the community’s daily life.

Recent sermons from Ada churches

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