Churches in Grand Rapids

Active churches in Grand Rapids

3365 Coit Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
grandrapids.church
1 sermon · 5 days ago
227 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids
grfumc.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
139 Crofton St SE, Grand Rapids
mosaicgr.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
48 Lafayette Ave. SE, Grand Rapids
cornerstonemi.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
1224 Davis Ave NW, Grand Rapids
trinityreformedchurch.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
3333 Kraft Avenue SE., Grand Rapids
gftnc.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
2700 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids
tlcgr.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
1574 Coit Ave NE, Grand Rapids
bereangr.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
3661 Poinsettia Ave SE, Grand Rapids
thewellgr.com
5 sermons · 6 days ago
250 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids
bethlehemchurchgr.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
2342 Nelson Ave. SE, Grand Rapids
grandrapidschristianchurch.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
3233 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids
newheartegr.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
1711 Walker Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
achurchinthecity.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
134 North Division Ave, Grand Rapids
stmarksgr.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
100 Buckley SE, Grand Rapids
gracegr.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
4575 Remembrance Road, Grand Rapids
remembrancechurch.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
500 North Park St. NE, Grand Rapids
northparkchurchgr.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
2345 Robinson Road, Grand Rapids
mayflowerchurch.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
525 Cheshire Dr NE, Grand Rapids
2ndchurch.com
1 sermon · 6 days ago
3190 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids
livingwatercrc.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
2727 Five Mile Rd. NE, Grand Rapids
messiahgr.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
1100 Lake Dr. SE, Grand Rapids
grtumc.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
1607 Robinson Rd SE, Grand Rapids
grandrapidschurch.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
2012 Griggs SE, Grand Rapids
fifthchurch.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
4700 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids
vineyardgrandrapids.com
4 sermons · 6 days ago
3765 Kalamazoo Ave., SE Grand Rapids
grifonline.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
1239 Fuller Avenue SE, Grand Rapids
fullerchurch.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
7171 Williard Avenue SE, Grand Rapids
covenant-crc.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
2255 Tecumseh Dr, SE Grand Rapids
shawneeparkcrc.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
1226 Union Ave, Grand Rapids
fourthchurch.com
1 sermon · 6 days ago
202 Cummings Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
standalerc.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
6830 Eastern Ave, SE Grand Rapids
gnbcgr.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
514 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids
easternavenuechurch.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
7495 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids
fhpcusa.org
1 sermon · 6 days ago
574 Division Ave. S, Grand Rapids
citylifegr.com
1 sermon · 7 days ago
3290 Walker Avenue, NW Grand Rapids
faithunitedcog.org
1 sermon · 7 days ago
2415 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids
lighthousegr.org
1 sermon
2060 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids
thirdreformedchurchgr.org
1 sermon
1449 68th St. S.E., Grand Rapids
stoneschurch.com
12 sermons
3869 Knapp Street NE, Grand Rapids
ada.church
4 sermons
4411 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
frontlinegr.com
3 sermons
2777 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids
newlifegr.com
6 sermons
3000 Kraft Ave SE, Grand Rapids
odb.org
3 sermons
6595 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids
thornapple.org
3 sermons

Types of churches in Grand Rapids

Modern Grand Rapids Churches

Many congregations across the city offer contemporary worship with live bands, practical teaching, and strong kids and student programs. These churches often meet in renovated spaces on the West Side or multipurpose venues near Eastown and Creston, drawing young professionals from the Medical Mile and families in Alger Heights.

Spanish-Language Churches in Grand Rapids

Southwest neighborhoods like Roosevelt Park and Burton Heights host growing Latino congregations offering Spanish-only and bilingual services. Many provide ESL classes, immigration resources, and lively family ministries along the Grandville Avenue corridor, helping newcomers connect with long-time residents.

Reformed & Dutch Heritage

Rooted in West Michigan’s Dutch-American history, these congregations emphasize structured worship, catechism-based teaching, and multi-generational community life. You’ll find them in established areas such as Heritage Hill, Eastown, and the Northeast side, where ties to Christian schools and local nonprofits shape weekly rhythms.

Downtown Churches & Outreach

In and around the Heartside district, churches focus on practical compassion—meals, recovery groups, and weekday support for neighbors experiencing homelessness. Proximity to the Medical Mile and nearby colleges leads to flexible service times and arts-centered gatherings that fit downtown schedules.

Sermon clips from Grand Rapids churches

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#GodsUnfailingLove
“These letters are addressing so many things that are still core for us today. Like the fact that nothing will ever separate us from God's love. God's love that is so high and so deep and so wide, no matter what we do or somebody else does or no matter what happens in the world, nothing will ever separate us from God's love.”
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#GodsPatience
“Are you able to imagine that god is patient with you? That's a really important question. Have you experienced the security of being in a relationship with an immensely patient person? It's like living in a warm blanket. It's rest and peace and trust. And the amazing news is that Jesus immensely patient with us, with you, with me. And says the apostle Paul, Jesus' patience with Paul who was out persecuting Christians and killing people was meant to be an example to us that God really is patient with us too.”
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#TrustTheJourney
“The spirit leads you into truths not yet realized. Do you feel how, like, if you just back up, most of religious language is about hanging on to something being very clear about what the truth is and then doubling down on that. And one of the things that Jesus says is an animating, vital, life giving presence lives within you that will guide you into truths not yet realized. Do you feel how risky that is? Why not just give them rules? Do these 10 things, you'll be fine. Instead he says, I'm gonna give you a spirit that you can't control that will guide you. That's a risky way to live.”
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#CruciformLife
“Now think about all the things that are hard for you to die to in order to trust Jesus. That's what he's calling you to, the cruciform life. Because all of a sudden when you die to those things, you live in his power for his purposes. So the heart of the cruciform life is following the way of Jesus, even when doing so is costly, but recognizing it costs you nothing but your entire self. It costs you nothing but your entire self.”
52s
#FromFormationToVictory
“The wilderness was a place of formation, but Jericho was a place of demonstration. The Jordan was about crossing, but Jericho was about conquering. saw god stop floodwaters at the at Jordan, but they saw god bring down fortified walls at Jericho. At the Jordan, they saw god move an obstacle. But at Jericho, they witnessed god give them the grace to confront an obstacle. And the same god who came through for them at the Jordan turned around to be the same god who would show up for them in Jericho.”
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#FaithInAction
“James is showing us that true religion is not about the rituals or the outwards outward displays of of piety that so many of us do. It's... He's saying that it's a condition of our hearts. It's what's inside and how that manifests in our actions. Caring for those in need, the widows, the the orphans of the world, it's a clear example of faith in action. And part of what makes this this point so powerful is that there... These specific groups of people, they're not able to offer anything in return.”
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#TurnTheWorldUpsideDown
“In other words, they were having their own no kings rally, demonstrating a fierce loyalty to the one true and living God Paul had preached to them about, which caused the newly formed congregation to be known by the angry opposition these people who are turning the world upside down. Faith embraced in full conviction. The gospel received, not in word only, but in the power of the Holy Spirit. The good news of Jesus Christ sounding forth in every place demonstrated with such clarity and purpose and conviction that there was no longer any need to speak of it.”
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#FaithAndVoting
“You can tell how old this advice is by the fact that newspapers were still relevant when it was shared. Regardless of how, be informed, but let scripture inform your worldview, not vice versa. Be prayerful in your consideration of candidates and issues as you vote. Ask yourself, what would Jesus do? And follow the conviction laid upon you by the Holy Spirit. This is what our Lord expects and how our constitution calls us to act and our vocations as citizens.”
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#ServantLeadership
“Just as the Samaritan woman apparently did not follow follow the usual standard, Jesus did not always follow the usual standard either. Because while people avoided those who were marginalized, Jesus, he went to them. While leaders and powerful people always want to be at the top, Jesus, the son of God, he gets down on his knees to wash our feet. While leaders and powerful people want to rule over others and exercise power over them. Jesus, the son of God, he wants to serve us, offering us his love and grace.”
51s
##TransformedByTheSpirit
“It's fascinating that Pentecost doesn't end with fire and signs and wonders. It ends with a community of people who are transformed to live a different way. Because the holy spirit always moves us towards a life in the kingdom of god. And that's how the holy spirit works today. Sometimes the holy spirit surprises us. Sometimes the holy spirit challenges us individually. Sometimes the Holy Spirit shows up, and we are in awe, and sometimes the Holy Spirit shows up in the ordinary.”

Why Grand Rapids churches are unique

Shaped by a long Dutch and Reformed tradition and a network of Christian colleges and seminaries, churches in Grand Rapids often emphasize serious discipleship and robust preaching Dutch Reformed theological heritage expository Bible teaching. Many congregations pair theological depth with accessible services, favoring reverent rhythms alongside clear teaching thoughtful liturgy and catechesis—a balance that feels both rooted and welcoming among churches in Grand Rapids.
With a mix of tree-lined suburbs and a vibrant urban core, Grand Rapids churches adapt to family-friendly schedules and dynamic weekend rhythms, often offering campus options and neighborhood-based gatherings strong kids programs for young families multi-site campuses across suburbs. The presence of nearby universities brings an influx of students and young professionals, so many congregations invest in mentoring, internships, and weeknight gatherings college student ministries.
As a growing hub for immigrants and refugees along the Grand River corridor, congregations frequently offer translation, ESL connections, and cross-cultural partnerships bilingual Spanish-English services refugee and immigrant outreach. The city’s flourishing arts scene and downtown revitalization inspire creative worship and public-facing service projects, blending faith with local culture and neighborhood renewal arts-integrated worship experiences.

Recent sermons from Grand Rapids churches

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