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Joy in the Midst of Anguish

Habakkuk’s words reveal the honest perplexity of the human heart—a raw blend of frustration, anguish, joy and hope. Like the prophet, we often wrestle with God through our darkest circumstances, asking: How much longer? Do you hear us? Do you even care? When we try to rationalize God’s divine plan through the lens of our own thoughts, feelings, and emotions, we often find more doubt and worry, than confidence in God. This 6-week sermon series explores Habakkuk’s struggle with God's goodness and justice, ultimately pointing us toward their fulfillment in the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ.

Sermons from this Series

May 10

2026
May 10, 2026

An Honest Cry for Justice

Speaker: Pastor Kyle Pratt Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1–4

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An Honest Cry for Justice

May 10, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Kyle Pratt Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1–4 Series: Joy in the Midst of Anguish

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The Righteousness of the Christian

May 3, 2026 Speaker: Pastor James Wychers Scripture: Matthew 5:4–7 Series: Life in the Kingdom of God

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The Humility of the Cross

Apr 26, 2026 Speaker: Pastor James Wychers Scripture: Matthew 5:4–7 Series: Life in the Kingdom of God

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The Poverty of the Christian

Apr 19, 2026 Speaker: Pastor James Wychers Scripture: Matthew 5:3 Series: Life in the Kingdom of God

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The Kingdom has Come

Apr 12, 2026 Speaker: Pastor James Wychers Scripture: Matthew 5:1–2 Series: Life in the Kingdom of God

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Death: The Last Enemy

Apr 5, 2026 Speaker: Pastor James Wychers Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:23–28 Series: Death: The Last Enemy

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The Very Stones will Cry Out

Mar 29, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Kyle Pratt Scripture: Luke 19:28–44 Series: A Palm Sunday Message

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Sex and the Purpose of the Body

Mar 22, 2026 Speaker: Pastor James Wychers Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 Series: Power, Money, and Sex - The gods of Our Age

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Pleasure and the Glory of God

Mar 15, 2026 Speaker: Pastor James Wychers Scripture: Psalm 36:7–9, 1 Timothy 4:1–5 Series: Power, Money, and Sex - The gods of Our Age

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Sex and the Created Order

Mar 8, 2026 Speaker: Pastor James Wychers Scripture: Genesis 1:31– 2:25 Series: Power, Money, and Sex - The gods of Our Age

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James Wychers was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI. He was part of a church-going family and he attended a local Christian school where he learned the Bible and theology from a ...

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Kyle Pratt serves as the Director of CVC Youth Minstry. He is married to Ashleigh and has four children. He has been a member of CVC since 2022. He has served as a Small Group Lead...

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