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Welcome to the Peace Church Sermon Podcast, your audio guide to exploring the Christian faith with a community rooted in the love and teachings of Jesus Christ. Situated in the heart of Middleville, Michigan, Peace Church is a vibrant non-denominational congregation with deep Reformed roots. Our podcast is led by our dedicated pastoral team, including Lead Pastor Ryan Kimmel and other gifted members of our staff, who bring their unique insights to each sermon.
Tune in weekly to experience a fresh, powerful message that encourages spiritual growth and inspires you to live a life of faith. Our sermons delve into scripture, providing practical applications for everyday living and fostering a deeper connection with God. Whether you're a local member of our congregation or joining from afar, the Peace Church Sermon Podcast is your companion on the journey to knowing Christ more intimately.
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On August 18, 2024, Pastor Aaron Lewis delivered a sermon based on John 5:9-14 as part of the "It Had To Be Said" series. He highlighted Jesus' mission to redeem and restore humanity, contrasting it with the legalistic self-righteousness that often prevails in religious practices. Pastor Aaron urged the congregation to prioritize the principles of faith over rigid methods, emphasizing that true holiness comes from inward transformation, not outward conformity. He also warned against managing sin superficially and encouraged embracing the healing and freedom that Jesus offers. The sermon concluded with a call to fight sin through the power of the Gospel and to align with Jesus' mission of redemption.
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On August 18, 2024, Pastor Ryan Kimmel delivered a powerful message from Luke 23:34, focusing on Jesus' profound words from the cross: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Pastor Ryan emphasized the transformative power of these words, which reveal Jesus' deep love and commitment even in the face of unimaginable suffering. He shared how these words cut through the noise of our world, challenging us to understand the true nature of forgiveness, prayer, and salvation. Jesus’ prayer on the cross serves as the ultimate example of intercessory prayer, demonstrating His ongoing love and intercession for us even now. Pastor Ryan encouraged the congregation to reflect on the depth of Jesus' sacrifice and to respond with gratitude and worship.
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On August 11, 2024, Pastor Aaron Lewis preached on John 5:1-18, highlighting Jesus' divine authority and compassion. In this passage, Jesus heals a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years, showcasing His power through His word and His deep concern for the broken. Pastor Aaron emphasized that Jesus’ miracles not only reveal His identity as the Son of God but also invite us to recognize our own brokenness and need for spiritual healing. The sermon encouraged believers to trust in Jesus’ ability to make them whole, both physically and spiritually.
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On August 11, 2024, Pastor Jon Delger continued the sermon series "It Had to Be Said" with a message based on John 2:13-22. In this passage, Jesus clears the temple, demonstrating His authority and zeal for the sanctity of His Father's house. Pastor Jon highlighted that Jesus, as the Lion of Judah, exhibited righteous anger against the commercialization of the sacred space, reminding us that our lives, too, should reflect holy zeal and purity. Moreover, Jesus is revealed as both the ultimate temple where God dwells and the sacrificial Lamb who takes away the sins of the world. The sermon challenged believers to examine the zeal in their own hearts and to embrace both the meekness and fierceness of Christ in their walk of faith.
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In this sermon from August 4, 2024, Pastor Mitchell Leach explores the question, "Can Christians participate in culture without worshiping it?" using Mark 12:12-16 as a foundational text. He opens with an analogy of the different ways copper and iron react to the elements: one becomes stronger, while the other corrodes. He uses this analogy to illustrate the ways Christians might engage with culture—either being strengthened by it or corrupted by it. Jesus’s response to the Pharisees and Herodians, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s," serves as a guide for balancing cultural participation without compromising one's faith. Pastor Mitchell emphasizes that while culture can be sinful, it also presents opportunities for Christians to influence and transform it. He challenges the congregation to engage thoughtfully and faithfully in their communities, seeking to bring about positive change through the teachings of Christ. This message underscores the biblical command to live within society, contributing to its welfare while maintaining spiritual integrity.
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On August 4, 2024, Pastor Nate Harney delivered a sermon in the series "It Had To Be Said," focusing on John 3:16-21. Pastor Nate underscored the importance of living out the fundamental truths we know and believe. He used relatable examples to illustrate how we often know what is right but struggle to live it out consistently. He emphasized three key daily reminders from the passage: God loves you, God saves you if you put your faith in Him, and you can come to Jesus every day. Pastor Nate highlighted how God's love, demonstrated through the sacrifice of His only Son, is the foundation of our faith and a truth we must live by daily. He also explained that Jesus came not to condemn but to save us from our already condemned state due to sin. Lastly, he encouraged believers to continually walk in the light of Jesus, avoiding the temptation to hide in darkness. Through these reminders, Pastor Nate urged the congregation to transform their daily lives by living in the light of God's love and salvation.
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On July 28, 2024, Pastor Jon Delger delivered a sermon in the series "It Had To Be Said," focusing on Matthew 18:1-6. Pastor Jon explained that Jesus calls His disciples to become like children, to receive children, and to protect children. He elaborated that this refers to literal children as well as all believers, who are God's children.
He highlighted the importance of receiving children with gentleness and care, similar to how one would hold a baby in a receiving blanket, and extended this to welcoming and nurturing all believers, especially those who are vulnerable. Pastor Jon also warned against causing any of God's little ones to stumble, stressing that leading any believer astray is a severe offense.
Contrasting worldly values with Jesus’ teachings, Pastor Jon called the congregation to serve others humbly, to lift others up, and to embrace a lowly estate, exemplifying Christ’s selflessness and care for the vulnerable. He encouraged believers to run to the Father with trust and dependence, to be willing to admit when they are wrong, and to prioritize the protection and nurturing of children and all fellow Christians. Through these actions, Pastor Jon underscored the transformative power of humility and the profound responsibility of caring for God's children.
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On July 21, 2024, Pastor Aaron Lewis delivered a sermon from Luke 10:38-42, discussing the theme of distraction through the story of Mary and Martha. Pastor Aaron highlighted that while Martha was busy serving, Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet, demonstrating the necessity of focusing on Christ above all else. He emphasized that our modern lives are filled with distractions, especially from technology, which often prevent us from engaging deeply with Jesus. Pastor Aaron urged the congregation to prioritize their relationship with Jesus, asserting that our true value and security come from Him alone. By focusing on the eternal rather than the temporary, we can find peace and fulfillment in Christ.
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On July 21, 2024, Pastor Nate Archer from First Baptist Church of Middleville delivered a sermon based on Luke 5:27-32 at Peace Church, emphasizing that Jesus came to call sinners to repentance. Through the story of Jesus calling Levi, a despised tax collector, Pastor Nate highlighted that just as the sick need a doctor, sinners need Jesus, who welcomes them without requiring them to clean up first. He stressed that the church should be like a hospital for sinners, offering spiritual heart transplants through the gospel. Pastor Nate also reminded the congregation that Jesus alone is the true physician who saves, and as Christians, our role is to guide others to Him.
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On July 7, 2024, Pastor Logan Bailey delivered a sermon based on Luke 24:13-34. He recounted the story of Jesus' appearance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus, emphasizing how they initially failed to recognize Him and the significance of Jesus’ rebuke for their unbelief. Pastor Logan highlighted the importance of recognizing the obvious truths of the Gospel and aligning one's beliefs with the Word of God. He called the congregation to reflect on their own spiritual blindness and to seek alignment with God's truth, drawing parallels between the disciples' initial despair and eventual realization of Jesus' presence and their own lives. The message centered on the transformative power of acknowledging one's foolishness and turning to the truth of Christ's resurrection.
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On July 7, 2024, Pastor Jon Delger delivered a sermon from Mark 8:31-38, part of the "It Had To Be Said" series. Pastor Jon emphasized the challenging teachings of Jesus regarding suffering. He explained how followers of Christ are called to deny themselves, take up their crosses, and follow Jesus, embracing suffering and sacrifice rather than worldly gains. Pastor Jon urged the congregation to focus on eternal life and heavenly treasures over temporary worldly pleasures and to prioritize God's approval over that of people.
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On June 30, 2024, Pastor Aaron Lewis preached from Matthew 5:38-48, challenging believers to embody Christ's teachings on love and non-retaliation. In this passage, Jesus redefines the Old Testament principle of "an eye for an eye," urging followers to turn the other cheek, go the extra mile, and love their enemies. Pastor Aaron emphasized that as Christians, we must resist the urge for revenge and instead respond with mercy and grace, reflecting the heart of Christ. This radical love extends even to those who wrong us, exemplifying the transformative power of Jesus' teachings. The call to love unconditionally, even our enemies, aligns with how God showed His love for us while we were still sinners.
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On June 30, 2024, Pastor Jon Delger delivered a sermon from Mark 7:1-23, focusing on Jesus' teachings about what truly defiles a person. In this passage, Jesus confronts the Pharisees, who criticize His disciples for eating with unwashed hands, challenging their adherence to man-made traditions over God's commandments. Pastor Jon illustrated that the Pharisees mistakenly believed that external factors could defile a person, while Jesus emphasized that impurity comes from within, from a person's heart. He explained that true cleanliness before God requires a transformed heart, a change only possible through faith in Jesus Christ, who offers a new heart and true purification through His sacrifice. This sermon is part of the "It Had To Be Said" series, underscoring the impactful quotes of Christ.
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On June 23, 2024, Pastor Jon Allen from Journey Church delivered a sermon centered on John 8:2-11, where Jesus forgives a woman caught in adultery, offering her both grace and a call to sin no more. Pastor Jon illustrated the need to combine grace and truth in our lives, likening it to a clock that can't function without its batteries. He emphasized that separating grace and truth diminishes their effectiveness and risks falling into cultural traps of choosing one over the other. Jesus, he noted, masterfully integrates both, offering hope and transformation through their union.
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On June 23, 2024, Pastor Aaron Lewis preached on Luke 18:18-30, emphasizing the story of the rich young ruler who asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life. Pastor Aaron highlighted that Jesus's response to sell all possessions and follow Him reveals the impossibility of achieving salvation through human efforts alone. He underscored the necessity of recognizing our inherent sinfulness and the futility of relying on our own goodness. Pastor Aaron reminded the congregation that true transformation and salvation are only possible through God's power, stressing that with God, what seems impossible is made possible.
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On June 16, 2024, Pastor Jon Delger preached from Mark 7:1-23, addressing what truly defiles a person. Highlighting Jesus' interaction with the Pharisees, Pastor Jon emphasized that it's not external factors that make one unclean but the evil that comes from within a person's heart. He challenged the congregation to reflect on their own hearts and the true source of their actions. Pastor Jon underscored that while the Pharisees relied on man-made traditions to attain purity, Jesus taught that genuine transformation requires a new heart, which is only possible through faith in Him.
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On June 16, 2024, Pastor Ryan delivered a powerful message from John 4:27-42, focusing on the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. Pastor Ryan highlighted Jesus' revelation to the Samaritan woman, illustrating how Jesus’ mission was to do God's will and how we, too, are called to continue His gospel work. He challenged the congregation to actively share their faith, likening the ripe harvest to people ready for the truth of Christ.
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On June 9, 2024, Pastor Ryan Kimmel continued the sermon series "It Had To Be Said..." focusing on John 4:15-26. Pastor Ryan delved into Jesus' profound conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, highlighting how Jesus' revelations often challenge us, revealing our sins but always aiming to lead us to a better place. This sermon highlighted three key points: Jesus sees the sinner's hurts, reveals the sinner's heart, and is the sinner's ultimate hope. The message encourages believers to be open and honest with Christ, allowing His truth to transform their lives.
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On June 2, 2024, Pastor Ryan Kimmel began a new sermon series titled "It Had To Be Said," focusing on the profound and beautiful words of Jesus Christ. The scripture for this sermon was John 4:7-14, which recounts Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. Pastor Ryan emphasized that Jesus offers living water—eternal life that quenches our deepest spiritual thirst. He highlighted the cultural and societal barriers Jesus broke through this interaction, inviting all to experience the everlasting spiritual nourishment found in Him. This sermon is a call to continually seek and drink from the well of Christ, embracing a daily relationship with Him.
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On May 26, 2024, Pastor Mitchell Leach delivered a sermon titled "What Do I Do With My Guilt?" based on Isaiah 53:4-6. He explored the universal struggle with guilt, emphasizing that denial, distraction, and numbness are insufficient solutions. Instead, the Bible provides a profound answer: Jesus took on our guilt, being treated like us so that we could be treated like Him. Pastor Leach highlighted that only through Jesus's sacrificial atonement can we truly find relief from our guilt and be seen as righteous before God. This transformation invites us to live in the reality of being pardoned rather than guilty.
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On May 19, 2024, Pastor Ryan Kimmel concluded the six-part series, "The Church Never Preaches On," focusing on the end times. The sermon, based on Mark 13:32-37, emphasized the uncertainty of the timing of Jesus' return and the importance of vigilance and preparedness. Pastor Ryan shared a personal anecdote to highlight the skepticism and challenges Christians may face when discussing their belief in Christ's return. He explained various theological views on the end times, including premillennialism, postmillennialism, and amillennialism, and addressed the rapture's timing in relation to the tribulation. The core message was clear: Christians should focus on living out their faith actively and preparing for Christ's return by staying spiritually awake and engaged in their mission.
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On May 12, 2024, Pastor Ryan Kimmel delivered a sermon as part of the series "The Church Never Preaches On...," focusing on the often overlooked topic of sin's role and power in the Christian life. With the scriptural basis of 1 John 3:1-10, Pastor Ryan emphasized that sin has no rightful place in the lives of believers, illustrating how Christ's victory over sin grants Christians a new identity, trajectory, morality, and family. He explained that sin should be an ever-diminishing aspect in the lives of those who are born of God, as they are called to a life of purity and righteousness. Pastor Ryan encouraged the congregation to align their lives with this identity, pursuing a path of continuous growth towards becoming more like Christ and less influenced by sin.
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On May 5, 2024, Pastor Jon Delger delivered a sermon addressing a significant question from the sermon series, "The Church Never Preaches On..." The sermon, based on Romans 9:1-8, tackled the question: "Is Israel still God's chosen people?"
Pastor Jon clarified the theological standing rather than the political implications, emphasizing the unchanging nature of God's promises and the continuity of faith from the Old Testament to the New. He discussed the differences between being God's chosen through lineage versus faith, emphasizing that true children of God are recognized through faith. This sermon not only addressed misconceptions about Israel's role but also reinforced the universal need for faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.
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On April 28, 2024, Pastor Ryan Kimmel addressed the topic of hell in the sermon series "The Church Never Preaches On...," emphasizing the eternal consequences of our actions and the nature of hell as a place of eternal punishment prepared originally for Satan and his angels, but also the destiny of those who reject Christ's salvation. Through a deep dive into Matthew 25:41-46, Pastor Ryan highlighted the reality of hell, its eternal horror, and the urgent need for repenting of sin and believing in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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In his sermon, Pastor Ryan Kimmel explores a topic often overlooked by many churches: the beauty and truth of heaven. Drawing from Revelation 21:1-5, he offers a hopeful and encouraging message about heaven, emphasizing its reality as a place of eternal joy and peace with God. The sermon serves as a reminder of the Christian hope in the resurrection and the future promise of a new heaven and new earth where God dwells among His people, wiping away every tear. Pastor Kimmel encourages listeners to see heaven not just as a reunion with departed loved ones, but more importantly, as the ultimate fulfillment of being in the presence of Jesus. Through scriptural references and personal reflections, the sermon invites believers to shift their perspective and find solace in the promise of heaven—a place where the best is indeed yet to come.
On April 14, 2024, Pastor Ryan began a new sermon series titled "The Church Never Preaches On..." by discussing the theme of Christians judging others, from Matthew 7:1-5. In his sermon, Pastor Ryan addressed the common misinterpretation and misuse of the scripture, "Judge not, that you be not judged". He emphasized that this directive from Jesus is not a blanket prohibition against making judgments, but rather a caution against hypocritical and self-condemning judgments. Pastor Kimmel elaborated on the necessity for Christians to examine their own faults first before correcting others, advocating for a community that holds one another accountable in humility and love.
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Scripture: John 14:25-27 Speaker: Jon Delger Summary: The Holy Spirit is God’s yes and amen to the promise of peace
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Date: March 31, 2024 Scripture: Romans 6:5-14 Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel Summary: In this year’s Easter message, we’ll proclaim the greatest event in history, the resurrection of Jesus, as we see how this amazing miracle is the guarantee of ... Read More
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Date: March 24, 2024 Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34 Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel Summary: In this Palm Sunday passage, we’ll look at the passage of Jesus’ triumphal entry and the critical story of what happens right before that when Jesus heals ... Read More
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Date: March 17, 2024 Scripture: Ephesians 6:17B-20 Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel Summary: Your effectiveness in spiritual warfare is connected to your depth of spiritual intimacy
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Date: March 10, 2023 Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17a Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel Summary: Don’t wait for the devil to attack to get dressed in God’s armor
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Date: March 3, 2024 Scripture: Ephesians 6:15 Speaker: Ryan Kimmel Summary: The Gospel makes us ready to bring peace in a divided world.
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Withstand – Personal Distraction vs. Truth and Righteousness Date: February 25, 2024 Scripture: Ephesians 6:14 Speaker: Ryan Kimmel Summary: We are most vulnerable when we are most distracted. Stand: Attention is the antidote for distraction. The Belt: Truth is ... Read More
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Date: February 18, 2024 Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13 Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel Summary: In this opening section, we look at how we must face this world’s present darkness with a spiritual strength as we are reminded that our battle is ... Read More
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Date: February 11, 2024 Scripture: Philemon 21-25 Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel Summary: Paul ends this letter with a hopeful picture of what is going to happen. Coming from this place of love and friendship, Paul longs to see his ... Read More
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Date: February 4, 2024 Scripture: Philemon 8-20 Speaker: Ryan Kimmel Summary: Friendship, love, and brotherhood bring refreshment and encouragement to our lives, but it is also the foundation to challenge us. Challenging us to live more faithful and ... Read More
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Paul writes to Philemon with a big request, but before he does, he underscores their mutual love and brotherhood (aka, friendship). Paul does this by showing how he is a good friend to Philemon by ... Read More
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Date: January 21, 2024 Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33 Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
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Date: January 7, 2024 Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24 Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
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Date: December 31, 2023 Scripture: Luke 2:16-20 Speaker: Bob Hudberg Summary: Picking up from the message on Christmas Eve, we see the shepherds go and visit the Christ child, but what is also amazing is that immediately after their ... Read More
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Date: December 24, 2023 Scripture: Luke 2:8-15 Speaker: Ryan Kimmel Summary: Jesus, our king, has been born! Thru angelic proclamation, Jesus comes into this world that he, among many things, might usher in his Kingdom through this life, death, ... Read More
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Date: December 17, 2023 Scripture: Matt 2:11, Mark 15:23, John 19:39 Speaker: Kevin Harney Summary: Myrrh was given to Jesus at his birth, it was given to him again while he hung on the cross, and again it was ... Read More
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Date: December 10, 2023 Scripture: Matt 2:11, John 10:22-31 Speaker: Ryan Kimmel Summary: The most controversial testimony of Jesus is this: He is God. How does his birth point to this, how does his life ... Read More
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Date: December 3, 2023 Scripture: Matt 2:11, John 18:33-37 Speaker: Ryan Kimmel Summary: Christmas is the realization of so many prophecies, not least of which is the fact that Jesus is the newborn King – ... Read More
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Date: November 26, 2023 Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-18, Matthew 2:11 Speaker: Ryan Kimmel Summary: Start of Advent, a season of anticipation. God has given us many prophecies around the coming Messiah, and this Christmas, with our ... Read More
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Date: November 19, 2023 Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32 Speaker: Ryan Kimmel Summary: Like the story of the Prodigal Son, this lesser-known parable also contrasts two brothers and their relationship to not just their father, but their ... Read More
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Date: November 12, 2023 Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Speaker: Jon Delger Summary: In one of the most popular and well-known parables of all time, we’ll take time to dive into this well-known story to see how ... Read More
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Date: November 5, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29 Speaker: Ryan Kimmel Summary: We give now so the generations yet to come will know the Gospel.
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Date: October 29, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23 Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel Summary: The World Needs Jesus
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Date: October 22, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14 Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel Summary: The truth we profess must be evident in the lives we live.
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Date: October 15, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8 Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel Summary: We won’t be effective in our mission if our church isn’t healthy.
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Date: October 1, 2023 Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32 Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel Summary: When truth in love is no longer tolerated, we must be ready.
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Date: September 24, 2023 Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16 Speaker: Pastor Nate Harney Summary: When truth in love is no longer tolerated, we must be equipped. Christ came to save us. This was his mission; this is ... Read More
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Date: September 17, 2023 Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6 Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel Summary: As Paul begins this section of Ephesians, the groundwork he lays is one of unity among God’s people. Knowing this was also the ... Read More
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Date: September 10, 2023
Scripture: Ephesians 4:15
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Summary: While love is the Christian ethic and our greatest commandment, we are to be holy. Our identity is one of distinctiveness in this world, that we are to be set apart. Rather than worrying about whether the world sees us as loving, we should be concerned if we are being holy.
Honest to Goodness – A Psalm of EthanDate: September 3, 2023Scripture: Psalm 89Speaker: Pastor Daryl CrawfordSummary: The ESV entitles Psalm 89, “I Will Sing of the Steadfast Love of the Lord”. This psalm is all about responding in song to God’s great love and faithfulness. Rejoicing fully before the Lord because of who He is and what He’s done is what we were designed to do! Being authentic is about being our true selves, and we are never more true than when we are doing what we were designed to do: rejoicing in the Lord!
Date: August 27, 2023
Scripture: Psalm 85
Guest Speaker: Pastor Ethan Ezikian
Summary: The ESV entitles Psalm 85, “Revive Us Again” because as we read this psalm, we are convicted by our past sins, but even more than that, we are reminded of God’s great love towards us, which is what revives us when we fall into sin. This reminds us that true authenticity comes from knowing our salvation comes not from our own effort, but because we have been revived by God.
Date: August 20, 2023
Scripture: Psalm 127
Speaker: Pastor Logan Bailey
Theme: The ESV entitles Psalm 127, “Unless the Lord Builds the House” because this psalm reminds us that every true and good thing comes from God, that he is the one who gives us all that we have, including our children and legacy. In this psalm, we’ll learn that a key to authenticity is recognizing that all we have is from the Lord, and that feeds a humility which is critical to authenticity.
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Date: August 13, 2023
Scripture: Psalm 90
Speaker: Pastor Aaron Lewis
Theme: The ESV entitles Psalm 90, “From Everlasting to Everlasting” because this psalm shows us how God has been before us, with us, and is forever. We can never approach God in true authenticity until we begin to grasp our mortality in the face of His eternity.
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Date: August 6, 2023
Scripture: Psalm 88
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: The ESV entitles Psalm 88, “I Cry Out Day and Night Before You” because this psalm is the darkest lament in all the psalms. Ending with haunting line, “my companions have become darkness,” we’ll see how this psalm shows us we can never be fully authentic until we learn to rightly lament.
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Date: July 30, 2023
Scripture: Psalm 75
Speaker: Pastor Bob Hudberg
Theme: The ESV entitles Psalm 75, “God Will Judge with Equity” because in this psalm we read that God is not just the judge, but He will judge the wicked, and this makes him a good God. Knowing that God is good eases the minds of God’s faithful to approach God authentically.
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Date: July 23, 2023
Scripture: July 23, 2023
Speaker: Pastor Jon Delger
Theme: The ESV entitles Psalm 8, “How Majestic Is Your Name” because we read of how God’s majesty is revealed in all of His creation, from the crying of infants to the stars of the heavens. Until we can be honest about the wonders of, and our place in, God’s created order, we won’t understand true authenticity because one of the most “real” things we can say is, “God is majestic!”
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Date: July 16, 2023
Scripture: 3 John
Speaker: Pastor Daryl Crawford
Theme: We can be a Gaius and Demetrius, who set an example for the church and for the world by the faithfulness and love they show, or we can be a Diotrephes whose pride leads him to do things his own way rather than submitting himself to God’s authority. In this last, personal letter we see from John, we see his personal touch that he gives not just to the capital “c” Church, but to specific fellow Christians. In this concluding message, we’ll have a call to be Christians who set the example for the world but also have a personal walk with others.
https://vimeo.com/845728218
Date: July 9, 2023
Scripture: 2 John
Speaker: 2 John
Theme: Whether truly a personal letter to a specific person or symbolically to Christ’s Church, in this epistle, John emphasizes a theme that is truly a defining feature for Christianity: That we love one another. This is how we are faithful; this is how we are fruitful. The New Testament is riddled with family language (God is Father, fellow Christians are brothers and sisters, etc.). This is to highlight the love of a family that the church is meant to have. Without love as a defining feature, and without obedience to God’s commandments, the church is not the church. In a world so divided, opinions so heated, how is the church able to shine the light of love when things are so dark?
https://vimeo.com/843672349
Date: July 2, 2023
Scripture: 1 John 5
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Theme: John concludes his first letter with reiterating a key theme: Christians stand apart from this world. We stand apart because Christ has overcome; therefore, we need to overcome the world, and this happens thru obeying God’s commandments which show we are in Christ. John closes with reminding us that because of Christ and his work, we can have confidence, that is, assurance in our faith!
https://vimeo.com/841661627?share=copy
Final Words – Testy and Testify
Date: June 25, 2023
Scripture: 1 John 4
Speaker: Pastor Aaron Lewis
Summary: Maintaining clarity and purity in both the church and the Christian life is paramount for the Apostle John. We are called to be distinct in this world. So, we need to test the spirits to see if they are from God, but also test ourselves that we are in God! And from this, we produce a stronger testimony – a testimony the world is longing for: a testimony of true love.
https://vimeo.com/839502243
Final Words – Comfort and Challenge
Date: June 18, 2023
Scripture: 1 John 3
Speaker: Pastor Nate Harney
Summary: As we look at this message from the heart of 1 John, we’ll focus on how Christians ought to respond to John’s words of comfort and challenge. If 1 John 3 leaves us feeling indifferent and we walk away feeling nothing, there is a chance we need to believe and receive the gospel message. If 1 John 3 leaves us feeling terrified and we walk away feeling dread, there is a chance we need to understand and live in the gospel. The proper response is to walk away feeling comforted and challenged by the gospel.
https://vimeo.com/837379534
Final Words – Love and Warning
Date: June 11, 2023
Scripture: 1 John 2
Speaker: Pastor Jon Delger
Summary: In chapter 2, John gives both a clear call to love and obey God and our Lord Jesus, but also gives a strict warning about hate, complacency, as well as the deceptions of the world and even the anti-Christ. Chapter 2 is a passionate section of love and warning.
https://vimeo.com/835211607
Date: April 9, 2023Scripture: John 20:5-18Speaker: Pastor Ryan KimmelTheme: Reminiscent of Genesis 1, John chapter 1 leads off with a powerful teaching about Jesus – on his divine nature, the incarnation, and how he is the light that overcomes the darkness. When the darkness thought it had won, three days later the light burst forth from that grave during the single greatest event in history - The Resurrection of Jesus Christ!
Date: April 7, 2023Scripture: John 12:27-36Speaker: Pastor Ryan KimmelTheme: As Jesus approached the cross, we see his soul become more troubled as he knew what was before him. Even as our savior was literally bearing the weight of the entire world upon his shoulders, he is still teaching and encouraging us to believe in the light. In this special Good Friday service, we’ll see how the light of the world was extinguished, but does this mean all is lost?
Date: April 2, 2023Scripture: John 12:12-19Speaker: Pastor Nate HarneyTheme: Jesus, the miracle-worker, called himself the light of the world, which drew the attention of the entire world. The Pharisees found this out during Jesus’ triumphal entry. The momentum Jesus had created was beyond their control, but like the crowds, we must ask ourselves, “Are we following the crowd, or following the Christ?” Simply put, have we seen the light?
Date: March 26, 2023Scripture: 2 Kings 2Speaker: Pastor Ryan KimmelTheme: In one of the most epic conclusions to a life of faith, Elijah is taken up to heaven with chariots. We see Elijah’s faith that lasted through drought, exile, his life being threatened, and two wicked kings, but Elijah’s faith and mission didn’t end with his return to heaven. It was passed on to his disciple Elisha, because a faith that endures is a faith that is passed on and continues after we’re gone.
Date: March 19, 2023Scripture: 2 Kings 1Speaker: Pastor Ryan KimmelTheme: When a series of military commanders try to order Elijah to meet with the King, Elijah literally has fire reign down on them – and this is because Elijah obeys God, not man. As we look at a faith that endures, it’s a faith that has obedience to God above all else.
Date: March 12, 2023Scripture: 1 Kings 19 (focus on verses 9-13)Speaker: Pastor Nate HarneyTheme: Following the battle on Mt. Carmel brings the story to another powerful encounter when Elijah meets God on the mountain. Elijah shows that that even in the midst of great distraction, faith is listening to the still small voice of God – and responding to it. Now, God’s voice is heard thru God’s Word inspired by God’s Spirit
Date: March 5, 2023Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-46Speaker: Pastor Ryan KimmelTheme: In one of the most famous stories in the Bible, we see Elijah call out the prophets of Baal for a showdown on Mt. Carmel. This shows the nation who is really God. In this epic battle of prophets, we see that a faith that endures is a faith that holds the line, even when all the culture has gone astray.
Date: February 26, 2023Scripture: 1 Kings 17-18:16Speaker: Pastor Ryan KimmelTheme: After seemingly coming out of nowhere, Elijah immediately starts making waves in the Kingdom with a prophetic word of famine, hiding in exile, seeing miracles and raising a widow’s son from the dead. With the evil King wanting him dead, Elijah runs into the faithful Obadiah and wants Obadiah to send the king a message that Obadiah fear could cost him his life, but Elijah instructs him to anyway. In all of this, Elijah’s faith is his driving force in his life, which leads to a faith that endures.
Date: February 12, 2023Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, and Genesis 1 and 2Speaker: Pastor Kevin HarneyTheme: Coming off our 2023 Marriage Conference, we’ll continue this biblical look at marriages and families in this two-part series guest preached by Kevin Harney. Covering both the Old Testament and the New Testament we’ll see a truly biblical vision and pathway for marriages and families that are healthy and thriving!
Date: February 5, 2023Scripture: Proverbs 24:23-34Speaker: Pastor Ryan KimmelTheme: As we close this series, we’ll look to a word not often used in the Church or the lives of Christians. We often talk about faith, truth, hope, and love... but this morning we’ll talk about honor. Honor is about staying true in a world of deceit, about working hard in a world of laziness, and about being diligent in a world of distractions. The Christians are to stand out as a people of faith, truth, and love... but also as model citizens who have honor in their lives.
Date: January 29, 2023Scripture: Proverbs 24: 13-22Speaker: Pastor Ryan KimmelTheme: God calls us to live according to His standards, not by the way of the world. This entire passage is drawing a distinct contrast between the righteous and the evil doer – and this call is for God’s faithful to live distinctively.
Date: January 22, 2023Scripture: Proverbs 24:10-12Speaker: Pastor Ryan KimmelTheme: In our world, abortion is seen not just as a woman’s right, but celebrated as a demonstration of the power of womanhood. The reality abortion is ending a life is no longer contested or denied, but still this act is lifted up as a pinnacle of women empowerment. Christians not only have a duty but a holy obligation to stand up against this evil. It is a call of Scripture to not only live life to the fullest but protect the lives of the most vulnerable. On this special Sanctify of Life Sunday, we’ll look at the fiftieth anniversary of Roe v. Wade as we look at what the future of the pro-life cause will take to continue. We can no longer say, “I didn’t know.”https://vimeo.com/791688732
Date: January 15, 2023Scripture: Proverbs 24:5-9Speaker: Pastor Ryan KimmelTheme: In this critical proverb, we learn that victory often comes from listening well to wise guidance. As we look at examples of listening well, we’ll learn how to not only better communicate in this world but be more victorious in our Kingdom causes.https://vimeo.com/789510772
Date: January 8, 2023Scripture: Proverbs 24:1-4Speaker: Pastor Ryan KimmelTheme: In a world where we know the names of criminals, but not heroes; where evil is newsworthy, but kindness is never highlighted; and where you are judged if you don’t immediately jump on the cultural bandwagons, it’s easy to feel like we should be envious of those who do evil, and we should never question what’s popular. The biblical call is for a discerning mind for the faithful as they engage the world; that wisdom takes time, but we are better when we let wisdom build our lives.https://vimeo.com/787371302
Date: January 1, 2023Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24Speaker: Logan Baileyhttps://vimeo.com/785577904
Date: December 24, 2022Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15Speaker: Pastor Ryan KimmelTheme: Going all the way back to the very first Christmas prophecy, we see that the coming of Christ has been a promise since the very beginning...and the first one to receive this prophecy was the very one who tries to destroy us, but who would be himself destroyed by the coming of Christ!https://vimeo.com/784162303
Date: December 18, 2022Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25Speaker: Pastor Kevin HarneyTheme: An angel hand delivers this Christmas prophecy to the man who would raise Jesus as his own. The birth of Jesus forever changed Jospeh’s life, and as we look at what Christmas means, the same goes for us. It’s impossible to hear this prophecy and have it not change the direction of our lives! The story and prophecy of Christmas invites us to come, all ye faithful.https://vimeo.com/782300208
Date: December 11, 2022Scripture: December 11, 2022Speaker: Pastor Ryan KimmelTheme: While the message of Christmas is truly grand and a great world-wide celebration, we cannot move past or forget what the prophecies of Micah and what the humble manger scene represents – that Christ was born in a lowly estate to save those who are in a lowly estate and this means more than just the poor and marginalized, but all those who are lost in sin.https://vimeo.com/780179262
Date: December 4, 2022Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10Speaker: Pastor Ryan KimmelTheme: One of the beautiful things about the Christmas prophecies of Isaiah is the scope of these prophecies. These are not just immediate prophecies for one king or one nation, but what God reveals through Isaiah is that what started on that Christmas day with the birth of Christ would be a world-wide changing of events that will not just affect every person but will be good news for every person. Christmas is for the world.https://vimeo.com/777882975
Date: November 27, 2022
Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17 (Hebrews 1:1-5)
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: God told King David that he would make David’s name great, but it would be one of David’s descendants who would see the fulfillment of the Covenant, his throne and his Kingdom. Of all the imperfect descendants of David, we see the ultimate and perfect fulfillment through Jesus Christ and this fulfillment began with the birth of Christ who would be our God, not to dwell in a temple, but to dwell among us as he is “God with us.”
https://vimeo.com/775562161
Date: November 23, 2022
Scripture: Colossians 3 15-17
Speaker: Pastor Daryl Crawford
Theme: The theme of thanksgiving, especially as connected to prayer, is dynamic and prevalent. Thanksgiving, for the Christian, should not be relegated to just the end of Thanksgiving, but with our culture taking time to give thanks during this season, how could we not also give thanks and show the world our gratitude for the gospel! We can be grateful because we have a God who listens and answered prayer, as we have seen over the last few weeks…
https://vimeo.com/775027958
Date: November 13, 2022
Scripture: Psalm 32, James 5:13-16
Speaker: Pastor Jon Delger
Theme: As we look at the important aspect of confession in our prayers, there is much to confess. We are to confess our (1) faith in Christ, (2) our sinful state, and (3) our need for God’s provisions in our life. As Ligonier Ministries says, confession is that “we remember who we are when we come into God's presence, we see that we have come short of His holiness and have need of His forgiveness.”
https://vimeo.com/770442938
Date: November 6, 2022
Scripture: Psalm 29
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: To adore God is to lift up truths about who he is, what he’s done, and how good he is. In this message we’ll explore David’s Psalm 29 which is a sort of archetype when it comes to a prayer of praise of adoration.
https://vimeo.com/767823081
Date: October 30, 2022
Scripture: John 6:48-58
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: Jesus gave hard teachings throughout his entire life, but when he calls people to eat his flesh and drink his blood, we see people get disgusted, take offense, and stop following him, but Jesus doesn’t back down from his teaching. He knows that to spiritually eat his body is to bring his life into your own, his eternal life. This is how closely we are to be with Jesus, that we are one in him!
https://vimeo.com/765473833
Date: October 30, 2022
Scripture: John 6:48-58
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: Jesus gave hard teachings throughout his entire life, but when he calls people to eat his flesh and drink his blood, we see people get disgusted, take offense, and stop following him, but Jesus doesn’t back down from his teaching. He knows that to spiritually eat his body is to bring his life into your own, his eternal life. This is how closely we are to be with Jesus, that we are one in him!
https://vimeo.com/765473833
Date: October 23, 2022
Scripture: Luke 12:8-12
Speaker: Pastor Jon Delger
Theme: In a follow-up series to last year’s “Haunting; The Words of Jesus that Scare Us,” we’ll be taking October and the Halloween season to look at what is truly scary: TRUTH! Truth that Jesus spoke about what it means to follow him in this dark world. Taking ‘scary truth’ from each of the four gospels, we’ll see the standard Jesus raises in what it means to follow him, but we’ll also see in this the path to true joy and everlasting life.
https://vimeo.com/763169745
Date: October 16, 2022
Scripture: Mark 10:21
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: The story of the rich young ruler is a famous encounter of Jesus. We see a well-off young man that means well and tries to keep obedience to God’s Law, but then we see Jesus ask to do the one thing the man can’t do, to sell everything. While it may seem that Jesus asked the impossible, or he was just being mean, the truth is that Jesus wants us to have life in the fullest, even if that means giving up everything – and this is not just the teaching of Jesus. It’s the example and sacrifice of our Lord himself.
https://vimeo.com/760828009
Date: October 9, 2022
Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: Yes, it’s true: Jesus tells us that we must be perfect as God is perfect. This causes significant friction with our cultural excuse that “nobody is perfect.” While it seems an impossible standard, the beauty of the Gospel is that Jesus does for us, what we cannot do for ourselves, but herein lies the difference between Christians and prevailing culture: Jesus gives us a call to perfect when the world gives us an excuse not to be.
https://vimeo.com/758484048
Date: October 2, 2022
Scripture: Psalm 139 1-16
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: The critique of the pro-life movement is that it’s simply a pro-birth movement that only cares about seeing babies being born, but doesn’t care about them after they are born, let alone for the mother. Christians must demonstrate with our words and our actions that our pro-life stance is one that has immense concern for the unborn, but that our value for life is from womb all the way to tomb, not because that is our cultural belief, but because that is what the Scriptures teach.
https://vimeo.com/756173294
Date: October 2, 2022
Scripture: Psalm 139 1-16
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: The critique of the pro-life movement is that it’s simply a pro-birth movement that only cares about seeing babies being born, but doesn’t care about them after they are born, let alone for the mother. Christians must demonstrate with our words and our actions that our pro-life stance is one that has immense concern for the unborn, but that our value for life is from womb all the way to tomb, not because that is our cultural belief, but because that is what the Scriptures teach.
https://vimeo.com/756173294
Date: October 2, 2022
Scripture: Psalm 139 1-16
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: The critique of the pro-life movement is that it’s simply a pro-birth movement that only cares about seeing babies being born, but doesn’t care about them after they are born, let alone for the mother. Christians must demonstrate with our words and our actions that our pro-life stance is one that has immense concern for the unborn, but that our value for life is from womb all the way to tomb, not because that is our cultural belief, but because that is what the Scriptures teach.
https://vimeo.com/756173294
Date: September 25, 2021
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-5
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel & Pastor Jon Delger
Theme: In this sermon, we are looking to what is one of the root problems we are dealing with in our society: What happened to men? As we look at scary statistics and the inner heart of man, we are going to call men to rise above! With Christ as our model and with the strength of the Spirit, we’re going to look at the biblical qualifications of elder as a guide and call for men to return to place of godly leadership in life and home.
https://vimeo.com/753584012
Date: September 18, 2021
Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: Americans are (mostly) a people who love their country. This is often a trait of people who attend church, but an issue of idolatry arises when Christian becomes synonymous with American, or when our allegiance to America and our political party rivals our commitment to Christ and His Church. As Christians, it is imperative that we remember our citizenship is in heaven and that our life flows from that, even as we have a love for our great country. As we guard against Christian nationalism, we must remember, the state will die, but the Church will live forever.
https://vimeo.com/750953765
Date: August 28, 2022
Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 4:18-22, John 4:13-14, Matthew 5:13-16
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: The first one to reach out is always God. He so loved the world that He gave His only Son. When Jesus walked on this earth, He extended grace to every person He met. We who follow Jesus are to love people as He does. Every disciple carries the best news in human history. Our calling is to share the love and Gospel of Jesus freely, in the power of the Spirit. As we partner with the Savior, He draws people to Himself, and He alone receives the glory.
https://vimeo.com/743977258
Date: August 14, 2022
Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8, Matthew 6:2, and Luke 19
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: Jesus gave all He had and all He was for us. With divine generosity, He left glory, came to earth, took our sins, and died in our place. Now He calls His disciples to walk in His footsteps. As we give with generous and joy-filled hearts, the world can see a picture of God’s love. Joyful generosity captures the attention of a world possessed by possessions and shows them there is something (or someone) infinitely more valuable.
https://vimeo.com/739431532
Date: September 11, 2022
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: Human identity is at the heart of our cultural divide; with sexual identity, gender identity, and racial identity being redefined according to the progressive worldview, we are looking at the fundamental question of what it means to be human. Unlike the world, the Bible brings definition, clarity, limits, and boundaries to the question of human identity; and the focus is not on what is currently popular, but what is eternally true. The notion of human identity is one of the first questions the Bible answers as the book of Genesis details the creation of humanity, and the value and purpose given to them.
https://vimeo.com/748526500
Date: September 4, 2021
Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11
Speaker: Pastor Daryl Crawford
Theme: As our country stops for an extra day of rest on Labor Day each year, this should give Christians a chance to consider what it means to rest from our labors – that is, our labors as in an effort to seek our own justification and salvation. What does it mean to “rest from our labors?” What is the role of Sabbath in the life of a Christian, and what does the writer of Hebrews mean to enter into God’s rest? How can we “strive” to enter rest? In this stand along sermon, we’ll look at how the life of the Christian is one of living for God, but also resting from our labors as we look at the Sabbath fulfilled and what grace means for rest.
https://vimeo.com/746332498
Date: August 21, 2022
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Matthew 28:16-20, Romans12:3-5, Mark 12:29-31, John 13:34-35
Speaker: Pastor Bob Hudberg
Theme: God exists in perfect, eternal, trinitarian community. Jesus made relationships a priority when He walked on this earth, and He called His disciples to live in consistent loving community. When we walk in loving fellowship with God and each other, the world will see that we have what their hearts long for. This draws people toward the only one who can heal their hearts, bind their wounds, and satisfy their hunger to belong.
https://vimeo.com/741652411
Date: August 7, 2022
Scripture: John 13:1-17, Mark 10:45, and Matthew 5:14-16
Speaker: Nate Harney
Theme: Jesus left the glory of heaven and came to serve us with His own life. His disciples joyfully serve their Savior, His church, and the world He loves. When we care like Jesus, the world sees a vision of the servant Savior and is willing to hear our stories of who Jesus is and how He loves.
https://vimeo.com/737331865
Date: July 31, 2022
Scripture: Revelation 4, John 4, Hebrews 10:23-25, and Romans 12:1-2
Speaker: Logan Bailey
Theme: Our God is worthy of worship! Disciples find delight in giving praise, glory, and honor to the only one who deserves it. When we grow in faith, worship flows from our hearts and lips. Every experience of life can be a place for worshiping in Spirit and in truth. When the world sees Christians who celebrate the goodness of God, overflow with joy, and walk in humble surrender, they become curious. When groups of believers gather and celebrate with overflowing joy and passion, the world wants to know more and we can tell them our story.
https://vimeo.com/735208998
Date: July 24, 2022
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 and Matthew 9:35-37
Speaker: Daryl Crawford
Theme: Jesus was in constant communication with His Father and prayed for His followers and for those who were still wandering far from fellowship with God. As disciples, praying should be like breathing. We can live in intimate communication with the God who made us and loves us. As we grow in the spiritual marker of passionate prayer, we will find ourselves praying for and with those who still need to discover and embrace the amazing grace of Jesus.
https://vimeo.com/733020877
Date: July 17, 2022
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3; Psalm 119, Matthew 4, Luke 4
Speaker: Kevin Harney
Theme: The Bible is the Holy Spirit–breathed truth of heaven. Jesus is the living Word of God, and while He walked this earth, He loved the written Word. He knew it, quoted it, and let the Scriptures speak to Him and through Him. As His followers, we need to know the Scriptures, love them, and follow what they teach. As we do this, the world will see an unchanging message of truth in a world of radical uncertainty. God’s Word will send us out on Jesus’ mission and teach us how to live in the world so that Jesus’ light shines brightly.
Date: July 10, 2022
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 and 2 Timothy 2:2
Speaker: Kevin Harney
Theme: In this message, we will look closely at the intimate (and often misunderstood) relationship between discipleship (growing in Jesus) and evangelism (going with Jesus). These two core biblical teachings and callings are so closely connected that one should always lead to the other. We will also explore the multi-generational nature of discipleship. By the end of the message, listeners should be able to identify the seven markers of spiritual growth (discipleship), be aware that discipleship always includes four generations of people and understand the intimate and unbreakable connection between discipleship and evangelism.
Date: July 3, 2022
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Theme: In this letter, the Apostle Paul is trying to prepare the church of the Thessalonians for the return of Christ. Much is prophesied to unfold as we await the day of Christ and so, as we long for Christ to come back, we need to be aware of what’s to come before His return!
Date: June 26, 2022
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-15
Speaker: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-15
Theme: In this letter, the Apostle Paul is trying to prepare the church of the Thessalonians for the return of Christ. Much is prophesied to unfold as we await the day of Christ and so, as we long for Christ to come back, we need to be aware of what’s to come before His return!
Date: June 19, 2022
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
Speaker: Jon Delger
Theme: In this letter, the Apostle Paul is trying to prepare the church of the Thessalonians for the return of Christ. Much is prophesied to unfold as we await the day of Christ and so, as we long for Christ to come back, we need to be aware of what’s to come before His return!
June 19, 2022
Date: June 12, 2022
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Theme: In this letter, the Apostle Paul is trying to prepare the church of the Thessalonians for the return of Christ. Much is prophesied to unfold as we await the day of Christ and so, as we long for Christ to come back, we need to be aware of what’s to come before His return!
https://vimeo.com/719609339
WHAT’S TO COME
Date: June 5, 2022
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Theme: In this letter, the Apostle Paul is trying to prepare the church of the Thessalonians for the return of Christ. Much is prophesied to unfold as we await the day of Christ and so, as we long for Christ to come back, we need to be aware of what’s to come before His return!
https://vimeo.com/717658838
Date: May 29, 2022
Scripture: Romans 3:21-26
Speaker: Daryl Crawford
Theme: Jesus, the only just human to have ever walked the earth, on the cross satisfied the justice of God so that the unjust may be justified.
Date: May 22, 2022
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: The church is birthed and not only is it an amazing example of fellowship and mutual care… but the church grows because it’s supposed to! What are we doing to be that church and to see the church grow?
Date: May 15, 2022
Scripture: Acts 2:14-41
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: Being filled with the Spirit, Peter preaches his most powerful sermon. A sermon that cuts to the heart. The question is, now that we have the Holy Spirit, are we speaking to people’s hearts? If not… what are we saying and doing?
Date: May 8, 2022
Scripture: Acts 2:1-4
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: The promise of the Holy Spirit is delivered. The power needed to continue God’s work has been given, and it is God Himself! We’ll see who the Holy Spirit is, and His work in our lives.
Date: May 1, 2022
Scripture: Acts 1:6-11
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: Jesus has returned to heaven, but not before specifying what the disciples are to do. The question is, are we following Jesus’ orders and their example?
Date: April 24, 2022
Scripture: Acts 1:1-5
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: Jesus has died, but he is not dead! He is alive! In the opening of Acts, we see Jesus prepare his people for the mission they will continue once he has returned to heaven.
Date: April 17, 2022
Scripture: Matthew 27:62-28:10
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: Just before they enter Jerusalem for Passover, Jesus takes his disciples aside and for a third time he tells them what will be happening, that the city that receives him as a King will kill him as a criminal. But the story doesn’t end there. He promises that “He will be raised!”
Date: Friday, April 15, 2022
Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: When the betrayer Judas comes with the mob to arrest Jesus, Jesus doesn’t tell his disciples to run, but to rise! Christ didn’t walk away from the cross, he went to it, knowing that to be raised on the cross meant salvation!
Date: April 10, 2022
Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19 + Matthew 21:1-11 - Focus on Matthew 20:29-33
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: Just before they enter Jerusalem for Passover, Jesus takes his disciples aside and for a third time he tells them what will be happening, that the city that receives him as a King will kill him as a criminal. But the story doesn’t end there. He promises that “He will be raised!”
Date: April 3, 2022
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Speaker: Travis Erdmann
Theme: The beloved story of Zacchaeus highlights two types of lost people that both need a Savior – Zacchaeus and the crowd. Jesus announces that he came to seek and save the lost, but the crowd is lost in their self-righteousness and can’t see their need for a Savior.
Date: March 27, 2022
Scripture: Hosea Chapter 14 (Page 963-964)
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: God shows yet again that His love is unending. With a powerful call to return to Him, God lays it all on the line that His heart is turned towards us, but will we turn our hearts toward God?
Date: March 20, 2022
Scripture: Hosea Chapter 12-13 (Page 962-963), focusing on [13:1-9] (Page 963)
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: Yet again, people’s hearts grow faithless. God gives his people a short history lesson of their long history of falling away. Hosea tries to keep God’s people from repeating the past, ...but have we learned the lessons from our past sins?
Date: March 13, 2022
Scripture: Hosea Chapter 11 (Page 961-962)
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: In an extremely tender and heartbreaking poem, the love of God is described as the devotion of a father to his son. God seeks to restore us by his love as our Father.
Date: March 6, 2022
Scripture: Hosea Chapter 4-10, focusing on 5:15-6:6 (Page 957 – Hosea 5:15-6:6)
Speaker: Daryl
Theme: Despite God’s constant pursuits to win our hearts, we give ourselves to other gods, foreign worship, other leaders. Hosea attempts to hold a mirror to our face so we can see what we’ve done… and what God’s done for us.
Date: February 27, 2022
Scripture: Hosea Chapter 3 (Page 955)
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: Hosea reaches into the dark to save and redeem Gomer despite her life of prostitution. This is what God does for us… but at what cost?
Date: February 20, 2022
Scripture: Hosea Chapter 2, focusing on 2:10-20 (Page 954-955 – Hosea 2:10-20)
Speaker: Delger
Theme: The marriage appears to be broken as Gomer has left Hosea which is a picture of God’s people worshipping other gods. Yes, despite our infidelity, God has remembered His covenant with us and wants to win us back.
Date: February 13, 2022
Scripture: Hosea Chapter 1 – 2:1 (Page 953)
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: The context is laid, and the picture unfolds that the heart of God’s people is complete faithlessness and adultery, and to get us to understand this, God calls Hosea to marry and be completely faithful to a prostitute, Gomer, who is unfaithful to him – and yet, despite all this, God still provides a picture of hope.
Date: February 6, 2022
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 (page -1220)
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: The Church was never meant to be an isolated set of individuals, but a family, a body where every part is united and working in tandem for the glory of God, the joy of the church, and for the good of our neighbor!
Date: January 30, 2022
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 (page 1219-1220)
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: Because we each are given a gift, that means each person is needed for the church to be and do all that God is calling us to do! Each person in the church family is needed!
Date: January 23, 2022
Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31
Speaker: Jon Delger
Theme: This is a special Sunday where we take time to honor and celebrate the gift of life.
Date: January 16, 2022
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (page 1219)
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Theme: As Paul begins to detail specifics gifts, his primary point is that those who are gifts are gifted by the Holy Spirit for the good of the larger church body.
Date: January 9, 2022
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Theme: In the introduction to the Spiritual Gifts, Paul reminds us that we need to informed with biblical truth so we can see gifts be used to see the church united and empowered to live out our mission.
Date: January 2, 2022
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Speaker: Daryl Crawford
Theme: Acts 2 shows us the necessity of having a devoted Biblical community that is growing and serving together for the glory of God.
Date: December 26, 2021
Scripture: Revelation 22 (Page 1327)
Speaker: Logan Bailey
Theme: The Bible begins with the words, “Let there be light,” and at the close of Scripture we see Jesus call himself “the bright morning star” because when Christ returns it will usher in a new day! Christmas gives us a foretaste of that new dawning which we look forward to and which we long for!
https://vimeo.com/660235235
Date: December 19, 2021
Scripture: John 1 (Page 1127)
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: Christ coming into the world is like God bringing light into the universe. He has changed everything – and he is the light that shines and overcomes the darkness that surrounds us.
https://vimeo.com/658338754
Date: December 12, 2021
Scripture: Phil. 2:14-16, John 8, Matthew 5 (Page, 1248, Page 1137, Page 1029)
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: We first hear Jesus tell us that he is the light of the world, but he also says that we are the light of the world. The role of Christ in our lives and the role of our lives in our world are both filled with light that they are not to be hid but put out in the open for the world to see!
https://vimeo.com/655865562
Date: December 5, 2021
Scripture: Genesis 1 (Page 1)
Speaker: Kimmel
Theme: The action that God used to bring reality into existence was with the words, “Let there be light.” In this message we’ll saturate ourselves in the beauty that we are not called to darkness, but to light and what means for Christmas and for our lives!
https://vimeo.com/653698284
Date: November 28, 2021
Speaker: Pastor Kevin Harney
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10
Theme: Grace and Gratitude are two sides of a coin. When we understand grace (when we really get it) we will grow in gratitude. And, when we are deeply grateful, we extend grace to others. When this cycle becomes a lifestyle, amazing things can happen for the glory of God. In this message we will look at the powerful theological and personal reality of the greatness of God’s grace. As we do, we will be moved to gratitude in growing and intensifying levels! With that in mind, we will pause in the message to lift up moments of praise and thanksgiving to the God who has extended infinite and staggering grace to all who will receive it!
https://vimeo.com/650843381
Date: November 21, 2021
Speaker: Pastor Kimmel + Travis
Scripture: Colossians 3:20-21 (Page 1253)
Theme: The Bible takes time to specifically address the kids of the Christian home! Kids are not left out but included in biblical commands. This is critical for kids and families to understand. But does the call to “obey” align with the prevailing secular ethic? Does obedience limit a child’s development, or increase it? What does an obedient child look like; what is their spirit like in the home and in public?
https://vimeo.com/648291143
Date: November 14, 2021
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Scripture: Colossians 3:19 (Page 1253)
Theme: The call is simple for husband – we are to love our wives and not be harsh with them. Is this as simple as it seems? Can we say that among Christian husbands in our church that the two biggest descriptors of them are “loving” and “gentle”? But why are these the traits God has for Christian husbands; what does this reveal about the heart of God?
https://vimeo.com/645763356
Date: November 7, 2021
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Scripture: November 7, 2021
Theme: One of the common descriptors for the godly wife normally includes the word “submission.” Why, after so much teaching, does this word still put a bad taste in our mouths? How have we continued to misunderstand and misuse this word? Is the godly wife’s pursuit of submission a sacrifice to her identity or a way to flourish in her faith?
https://vimeo.com/643520956
Date: October 31, 2021
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23 (Page 1032)
Theme: Arguably the most frightening thing we read from Jesus: There will be those who believed they are saved Christians, but actually are not… How can we have assurance of salvation and knowledge that our personal relationship with Jesus is truly a two-way street?
https://vimeo.com/641160670
Date: October 24, 2021
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Scripture: Luke 13:1–5 (Page 1109)
Theme: Jesus gives us a stark warning about avoiding sin because it leads to Hell. He describes Hell as an unquenchable fire... what should we know about this horrendous place?
https://vimeo.com/638365368
Date: October 17, 2021
Speaker: Pastor Jon Delger
Scripture: Luke 13:1–5 (Page 1109)
Theme: In this message we see the Prince of Peace tell us he did not come to bring peace, but to bring a sword. What does this mean? What is he going to do with this sword? How does this image compare with the normal image of tender Jesus? How does this verse give us a clearer picture of Jesus, his mission, and our part in it all?
https://vimeo.com/634539235
Date: October 10, 2021
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Scripture: Luke 13:1–5 (Page 1109)
Theme: Jesus was not all accepting of anything about everyone. The first words Jesus said as he began his earthly ministry were, “Repent! For the Kingdom of God is at hand!” In this message, Jesus directly ties repenting with salvation. We cannot take our sin into our salvation and sanctification. What does this mean for those who continue in sin?
https://vimeo.com/629178039
Date: October 3, 2021
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: As Paul wraps up his second missionary journey, going through Corinth and returning to Antioch, we see the influential leader of the synagogue, Crispus, converted to Christian, but not just him – the Bible tells us also his entire household. Faith is meant to be a family affair! And not just the family of the home, but the church is meant to be a family. Before he concludes this missionary journey, it says that Paul spent time “strengthening the brothers.” Using the language of family (brothers), we see a critical piece of church life is that the church is a family encouraging each other – and that is why we at Peace will build the family of the home – and the family of the church!
https://vimeo.com/621861258
Date: September 26, 2021
Scripture: Acts 17:16-34 (focus on verse 29-31) (Pg. 1178 – 1179)
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Theme: Verse 16 tells us that as Paul was waiting in Athens, his spirit was provoked about all the idolatry, and so he preaches the Gospel to those who are lost. Paul’s spirit was provoked because he had the heart of Jesus, which is a heart for the lost. Part of mission is to pursue the lost; to be Kingdom-minded is to look beyond ourselves to a world that needs Jesus!
https://vimeo.com/615449807
Date: September 19, 2021
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Scripture: Acts 17:1-15 (focus on verses 4 and 12, the birth of those churches)
Theme: With churches now being planted all over Macedonia, we see Paul and company in action, facing opposition, and keeping hearts towards the Kingdom. They were not wanting to promote their names but the name of Jesus. At Peace, we are looking to follow these same steps to plant churches, not because we are looking to expand our brand but because we are Kingdom-minded!
https://vimeo.com/610702271
Date: September 12, 2021
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
Theme: After being stopped by the Holy Spirit from going where He was not leading, Paul and company get a vision to where God is leading them and Acts tells us that “immediately” they went to where God was calling them, “concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel…” At Peace Church, preaching gospel is at the center of what we are called to do.
https://vimeo.com/603366714
Date: July 11, 2021
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16 & various selections
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: June 20, 2021
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: June 13, 2021
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians Chapter 3
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: June 6, 2021
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians Chapter 2
Speaker: Jon Delger
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: May 30, 2021
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians Chapter 1
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: May 23, 2021
Scripture: Acts 2
Speaker: Nate Harney
As the story of the gospel continues after Christ ascends, it’s matched with the descending of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost – He is the fire on the gasoline that Christ has poured over the disciples. He is the one the emboldens, leads, and guides the mission we’ve been assigned to by our Lord.
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: May 16, 2021
Scripture: Acts 1
Speaker: Kevin Harney
In this chapter, we see Jesus conclude his earthly ministry and ascend back to Heaven. In this we see the gospel fulfilled and accomplished. Christ has died for our sins and risen again, proving who is and confirm the completed work of the gospel. We cannot add to the Gospel, but we can advance it because it is the greatest story ever told.
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: May 9, 2021
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Pastor Ryan Kimmel teaches on 2 Timothy 1:5-7 and explains how important the call for discipling our children is.
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: May 2, 2021
Scripture: Luke 24:44-53
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
As Christ turns his sights to his return to heaven, he leaves the mission in our hands. He’s done what he’s come to do, now it’s our turn.
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: April 25, 2021
Scripture: Luke 24:36-43 (Page 1126)
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
As Jesus appears to his disciples, he shows them his hands and feet proving his resurrection – which is followed up with a time of fellowship and friendship as they break bread together.
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: April 18, 2021
Scripture: Luke 24:28-35
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Receiving the revelation of the resurrection of Christ requires immediate action.
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: April 11, 2021
Scripture: Luke 24:13-27
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Faith is knowing that Jesus walks with us, even when we can’t see it.
https://vimeo.com/535562162
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 S
Scripture: Mathew 27:62 – 28:20
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
https://vimeo.com/533992066
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021
Scripture: Mathew 27:11-26
Speaker: Nate Harney
This message will show how quickly things have changed by detailing a stark contrast between Palm Sunday (just a few days earlier) when Jesus was received as a king, to this moment where Jesus is now rejected as a criminal. The crowds show their true colors here.
https://vimeo.com/523479053
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: March 21, 2021
Scripture: Mathew 26:31-35, 26:69-27:1-10
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Both Judas and Peter turn their backs on Jesus. After walking with him and learning from him for so long, the contrast to the ways their betrayals play out is stark. We all walk imperfectly with Jesus, but when we realize this – how will we respond?
https://vimeo.com/526943515
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: March 14, 2021 Scripture: Mathew 26:47-68 Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
Both Judas and Peter turn their backs on Jesus. After walking with him and learning from him for so long, the contrast to the ways their betrayals play out is stark. We all walk imperfectly with Jesus, but when we realize this – how will we respond?
https://vimeo.com/523479053
Link to entire library, which is updated weekly!
Date: March 7, 2021 Scripture: Matthew 24:32-51 Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
https://vimeo.com/520638481
Date: February 28, 2021
Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
https://vimeo.com/517847578
Date: February 21, 2021
Scripture: Matthew 24:15-22
Speaker: Ryan Kimmel
https://vimeo.com/514997026
Speaker: Pastor Ryan Kimmel
February 14, 2021
Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14
https://vimeo.com/peacechurchmi/download/512260164/841bcb4868
Ephesians 6: The Armor of god
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Ezikian
February 7, 2021
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
https://vimeo.com/509516470
Description: Guest Speaker Pastor Ethan Ezikian teaches on Ephesians 6 10-20
Pure Religion: Faith That Works
Speaker: Pastor Jon Delger
January 31, 2021
Scripture: James 2:14-26
https://vimeo.com/506821371
Pure Religion: Holiness & Unstained
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
January 24, 2021
Scripture: James 1:27b
https://vimeo.com/peacechurchmi/download/504139780/563c81cc4a
Description: Our faith (our religion) calls us to be unstained (to be holy) from the world. How can we live in the world, but not be stained by the world? This sermon will be a call to holiness by providing us with a clear definition and picture of the beauty of being holy before the Lord.
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
January 17, 2021
Scripture: James 1:27a
https://vimeo.com/501514848
Description: God is a father to the fatherless and the church is how that is made known. While we still have orphans and widows that we are to care for in this world, a more current correlation of this is the issue of life; taking up the cause for the unborn and supporting the mothers who choose life. On this Sunday we will focus on the issue of abortion and how we can use our religion to save and support lives.
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
January 10, 2021
Scripture: James 1:26
https://vimeo.com/peacechurchmi/download/498949874/fe5be38c7e
Description: Simply put – if we don’t control how we speak and what we say, we have a false religion. This world gives us ample opportunity to speak out, but if we are not bridling our tongues, then we are not representing the Christ we say we are following. But why is this such an issue for James and such a problem for Christians?
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
January 3, 2021
Scripture: Luke 2:10-11
https://vimeo.com/496667990
Description: A critical component of the traditional nativity scene is the representation of all types of people: poor and rich, Jews and Gentiles. Christmas truly is good news of great joy for all people!
Christmas: Great Joy
Pastor Jon Delger
December 27, 2020
Scripture: Luke 2:10 (Psalm 126:2, Isaiah 12)
https://vimeo.com/495572194
Description: When fear is set aside, when good news is known, then our response is simple: We are filled with a reason to celebrate with great joy.
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
December 20, 2020
Scripture: Luke 2:10-11
https://vimeo.com/493095812
Description: The grand announcement of the birth of Christ was given to lowly shepherds...what does this mean for us?
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
December 14, 2020
Scripture: Luke 2:10, 1 John 4:18
https://vimeo.com/490471472
Description: When we truly encounter the spiritual, it can be fearsome, but when we know that God’s love is a motivating factor, then fear is cast aside as we see the heart of God revealed for the world.
Pastor Nate Harney
December 6, 2020
Scripture: Luke 2:10-11
https://vimeo.com/487833779
Description: When we truly encounter the spiritual, it can be fearsome, but when we know that God’s love is a motivating factor, then fear is cast aside as we see the heart of God revealed for the world.
Pastor Jon Delger
November 29, 2020
Scripture: Colossians 3:15-18
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/485152491
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
November 22, 2020
Scripture: Philippians 3:14
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/482345788
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
November 8, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 4:8-11
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/476905710
Description: In what is the Devil’s hardest temptation, Satan tempts Jesus by offering him a reward that doesn’t include the cross. Jesus shows us that serving God is better than having the world!
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
November 1, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 4:5-7
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/474458519
Description: In this temptation, the Devil twists Scripture to try and get Jesus to prove who he was, but Jesus responds by reminding Satan that we submit to God, God doesn’t submit to us. We can trust and honor God, not by putting him to the test, but by knowing he is in control.
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
October 25 2020
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/471947827
Description: The Devil tempts Jesus to rely on his own authority and power, rather than reliance on God. In this exchange, Jesus reminds the Devil (and us) that our reliance on God is how we are to live, both spiritually and physically!
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
October 18 2020
Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/469532967
Pastor Adam Barr
October 11, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 and Various Passages
Theme: We can trace the roots of the Great Commission through the pages of Scripture long before Matthew 28:16-20.
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/467122983
Something Better: Gentleness and Self-Control
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
October 4, 2020
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24
Theme: How do we become people who are both fighting the good fight but also people who demonstrate gentleness and self-control. Aren’t these signs of weakness in such divisive times? In this message we’ll see how these two qualities are not just timeless, but timely given the state of our country and our world.
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/464762176
Pastor Jon Delger
September 27, 2020
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24
Theme: Is being a good person of faith a quality that people even respect anymore? Isn’t the world looking for people who are more determined and willing to change? In this message, which is meant to pierce the heart, Christians are to walk blameless before the Lord and before the world – and goodness and faithfulness are ways we stay clean when there is much dirt to be thrown.
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/462398691
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
September 20, 2020
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24
Theme: When there is so much hatred and intolerance towards the Christian message, it’s these two fruits of the spirit that will show the world we will not sink to its level. When our response is seasoned in patience and kindness, we will be calling people to something better!
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/459934303
Something Better
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
September 13, 2020
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24
Theme: Love, joy, and peace are easily found together because they feed and inform each other. When love fills our heart, joy fills our lives and peace fills our souls. If people saw just these three qualities displayed in us no matter what, they’d see something they cannot find anywhere else.
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/457498918
Love One Another
Pastor Nate Harney
September 6, 2020
Scripture: John 13:33, 36
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/455258993
Pastor Adam Barr
August 16, 2020
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14–3:17
Theme: In order to stand against the allures of the world, Paul calls Timothy to a holiness and a foundation in God’s Word that will make him ready and equip him for every good work.
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/448328415
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
August 23, 2020
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-18
Theme: Paul’s charge to Timothy, knowing the evils to come, is to preach the word. Passing the baton as his life is coming to a close, Paul can now say that he has fought the good fight. In his closing, Paul also reminds us, if we are to fight the good fight for life, we need to have good company.
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/450857588
Pastor Nate Harney
August 9, 2020
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13
Theme: Preparing Timothy for a life of service for the gospel, Paul reminds his son-in-the-faith that struggles and suffering are part of the gospel life and so he must endure as a good soldier.
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/445997462
The Good Fight Week 1: GUARD THE GOOD DEPOSIT
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
August 2, 2020
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1–14
Theme: Paul discipled Timothy, helping to mature the faith first planted in him by his family. As Paul nears his end, he clarifies and calls Timothy to “guard the good deposit,” that is, the Gospel.
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/444031877
Title: Secret Kingdom Week 7: The Treasure
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
July 26, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 13:51-52
Theme: In the final parable of Matthew 13, Jesus shows us that in the Scriptures there is so much to be seen, both what is eternal, and what is anew!
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/442447406
Pastor Nate Harney
July 19, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50
Theme: In the parable of the net, Jesus acknowledges that in the end, judgement will come. But what does this mean for true believers?
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/439766156
Pastor Adam Barr
July 12, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46
Theme: In one of his most powerful parables, Jesus tells us the Kingdom of God is worth giving up everything we have to attain it!
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/437639727
Pastor Adam Barr
July 5, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 13:33
Theme: Echoing the sentiment of the mustard seed, Jesus uses leaven to show us the power of influence in affecting the whole. The question is: what affect is our influence really having?
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/435509689
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
June 28, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32
Theme: One of the most beloved parables, The Mustard Seed, shows us that even a little can be used for a lot in the Kingdom of God. But, does this mean we should only give a little?
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/433371108
Pastor Adam Barr
June 21, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Theme: In a parable that even the disciples need Jesus to later explain, Jesus reveals the reason why sin and evil still seem to have influence in our world: Because the devil is still at work in this world. So we need to be on our guard, knowing that judgement is coming, but so is the fulfillment of the Kingdom of God!
Vimeo Link:
https://vimeo.com/431236566
Description: How the generosity of God grants everlasting hope
Pastoral Intern Kyle Rodriguez
May 31, 2020
Scripture: Romans 8:31-39
Pastor Adam Barr
May 17, 2020
Scripture: Mark 9:33-37
Theme: The local church helps us exercise true love and care. Love does not sit still. It must always find a way to take up a towel and basin, washing feet. The service we practice helps us walk in Jesus’ footsteps and discover the truth that it is better to give than to receive.
Vimeo Link:
https://vimeo.com/417787889
Description:
Pastor Ryan Kimmel
May 10, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28
Theme: The local church helps people invest their resources in accounts that no economic downturn can impact—eternal accounts. When the world operates from a scarcity mindset, God’s people are called to give abundantly, knowing that God’s resources are unlimited.
Title:
Better Together: Generosity is Better than Consumerism
Description:
Pastor Adam Barr
May 3, 2020
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12
Theme: The local church helps people invest their resources in accounts that no economic downturn can impact—eternal accounts. When the world operates from a scarcity mindset, God’s people are called to give abundantly, knowing that God’s resources are unlimited.
Vimeo Link:
https://vimeo.com/413620102
Description: Pastor Adam Barr April 26, 2020 Theme: The local church provides meaningful relationships in a lonely world. In our busy, isolated culture, people are not sure who to trust. We are a people obsessed with privacy. We often retreat from our stress-filled work world into a private world that cuts us off from what we need most—community.
Pastor Adam Barr April 19, 2020 Theme: The local church constantly champions God’s truth in a cynical world. We come together because we need each other to rise above the lies and misinformation that would otherwise overwhelm us.
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/409363653
Pastor Adam Barr John 20 Main Idea: Our King has risen and given us a reason to celebrate! April 12, 2020
Pastor Adam Barr John 12:12-19 Main Idea: Our King has come and given us a song that can’t be stopped! April 5, 2020
Pastor Adam Barr 1 John 5:13-21 March 29, 2020 In Christ, we receive joyful confidence to live the Christian life
Pastor Adam Barr 1 John 5:1-12 March 22, 2020 True joy is found through faith in Christ
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/399533376
Pastor Adam Barr 1 John 4:7-21 March 15, 2020 In Christ, we receive the joy of peace and assurance
Pastor Adam Barr 1 John 2:7-3:10 March 1, 2020 Real joy is sustained by recognizing our victory in Christ
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/394797821