Journey Church Fremont

In part four of the "How to Pray" series, Pastor Ken DeChant explores James 5:13–18 to answer one of life's most pressing questions: How do we pray when we or those we love are hurting, sick, or going through deep suffering?

Guest speakers Pastor Dan and Christa Lund (Ohio Ministry Network Superintendent and Compassion Ministries Director) join Journey Church to deliver a dynamic message on the power of generational ministry. Drawing from Psalm 145:3–7 and 2 Timothy 2:2, they share how every generation—from senior saints to young adults and children—has a vital role to play in declaring the gospel.

In part three of the "How to Pray" series, Pastor Ken DeChant explores Exodus 32 and 33 to unpack what it means to "Pray Like Moses." When the Israelites turned away from God and built the golden calf, Moses stepped into the gap as a bold intercessor, pleading for God's mercy and reminding Him of His promises. Pastor Ken highlights three powerful aspects of Moses' prayer life: Praying with Bold In...

Continuing part two of the "How to Pray" series, Pastor Ken DeChant looks to the Psalms to explore what it means to "Pray Like David." Unlike prayers filled with rigid, polished formulas, David’s prayers in the Psalms showcase raw honesty, emotional vulnerability, and unvarnished truth before God. Whether wrestling with fear, deep sorrow, frustration, or guilt, David brought his authentic heart to...

Launching a brand-new series titled "How to Pray," Pastor Ken DeChant examines Luke 11:1–4 and Matthew 6:9–13 to explore the disciple's request: "Lord, teach us to pray." Recognizing that many Christians struggle with feeling like their prayers are inadequate or ineffective, Pastor Ken unpacks the Lord's Prayer not as a rigid formula, but as a practical, step-by-step blueprint for a vibrant prayer...

Guest speaker Greg Owens (Assemblies of God missionary to South Africa) brings a powerful challenge from Numbers 16:41–50, examining the moment Aaron ran into the midst of a devastating plague to stand between the dead and the living. Drawing parallels to our world today, Greg highlights the urgent call for believers to step into the spiritual battle for souls both locally and globally. Key insigh...

In the final message of "The Right Fight" series, Pastor Ken DeChant explores Ephesians 6:21-24 to address one of the enemy’s primary tactics: isolation. Like a predator targeting a stray animal separated from the herd, Satan seeks to isolate Christians to make them vulnerable to doubt, shame, and defeat. Highlighting the unsung biblical hero Tychicus—a dependable companion who traveled hundreds o...

God has provided us with spiritual equipment

Continuing part two of "The Right Fight" series, Pastor Ken DeChant dives into Ephesians 6:18 to uncover the primary way believers stand firm against spiritual opposition: prayer. Through the vivid illustration of a soldier’s comms system, Pastor Ken emphasizes that prayer isn't merely preparation for the battle—prayer is the battle. When we disconnect from our commanding officer, we end up fighti...

Kicking off a brand-new series on spiritual warfare, Pastor Ken DeChant dives into Ephesians 6:10-12 to address the unseen battles every Christian faces daily. Life often feels like a constant struggle—whether it’s battling frustration at home, wrestling with lingering bitterness, or struggling to maintain daily spiritual habits. Drawing from C.S. Lewis and Paul's final instructions to the church...

Guest speaker Pastor Cornell Jordan (Lead Pastor of Metro Assembly of God in Youngstown, Ohio) delivers an energetic and challenging message addressing the crucial divide between nominal, "cultural" Christianity and authentic biblical discipleship. Unpacking Jesus’ bold instructions in Mark 8:34 and the story of the Rich Young Ruler in Mark 10, Pastor Cornell highlights that Jesus never hid the co...

Preaching through Psalm 51, Pastor Ben Woodworth unpacks the raw, honest prayer King David wrote after being confronted for his deep personal failure. While David was famously described as "a man after God's own heart," his life proves that true devotion isn't about flawless performance—it’s about a heart that hungers for God’s restoration even in its darkest moments. Walking through David's journ...

Continuing through the book of Ephesians, Pastor Ken DeChant explores Ephesians 6:5-9 to address how our faith should transform our daily work life. In a culture that often separates the "spiritual" from the "secular," Paul's letter reminds us that there is a new way to approach our jobs, our supervisors, and our employees. By examining the biblical context of Paul's instructions to servants and m...

Continuing our journey through Ephesians, Pastor Ken DeChant tackles the crucial relationship between parents and children outlined in Ephesians 6:1-4. In a culture overflowing with frantic schedules and superficial milestones, this message challenges parents, grandparents, and mentors to step off the fast-paced surface and establish a godly, biblical vision for the next generation. Unpacking the...

On this Father’s Day message, Pastor Ken DeChant steps into 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 to examine how the Apostle Paul intentionally loved and developed early believers "as a father deals with his own children." Rather than giving tools that break or gifts that fade, Paul outlines three lifelong gifts that every father—and every person of influence—can give to the next generation: Encouragement to bu...

In this powerful message, Pastor Servando Valdvinos continues our "New Way To Be Human" series by unpacking the second half of Ephesians 5:18: "Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit." Moving from Genesis to Revelation, Pastor Servando explains how the Holy Spirit (Ruach in Hebrew or Pneuma in Greek) isn't just an optional addition to the Christian life—He is the very breath that gives us physica...

Continuing the "New Way to Be Human" series, Pastor Ken DeChant takes a deep dive into Ephesians 5:18. While the world often views alcohol as a harmless escape, scripture warns that drunkenness leads to "debauchery"—a literal loss of control. Pastor Ken reframes the conversation from "is it allowed?" to "is it wise?" by exploring how anything that regularly takes control away from us can derail ou...

In this installment of our "New Way To Be Human" series, Pastor Ken DeChant explores Ephesians 5:15-17. He challenges us to move from living "unwise" to living "wise" by being intentional and careful with how we walk. Pastor Ken breaks down the concept of Kairos—those unscheduled, God-given opportunities—and discusses three specific types of moments we must learn to "redeem": God moments, prayer m...

In this message, Pastor Melissa Sawastuk continues our series "New Way To Be Human," diving into Ephesians 5:8-14. She explores what it practically means to "Walk in the Light," using the powerful imagery of a flashlight to illustrate how our direction, coverage, and filter affect how we reflect Christ to the world. Learn how walking in the light isn't about perfection, but about living differentl...

How we walk and how we love makes a difference!

In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Ken DeChant addresses the fundamental question: Why did Jesus come in the first place? Beyond just being a good teacher, the Bible tells us that Jesus came for a specific purpose—to destroy the works of the devil and the spiritual brokenness we call sin.

In this message, Pastor Ken DeChant explores how to navigate the "deepest wounds" that often come from those closest to us. Drawing from the life of Joseph—who was betrayed by his own family—we look at the dangers of "offendiditis," a condition that hardens our hearts and steals our peace. Discover how to break the cycle of bitterness by naming your hurt honestly, refusing to rehearse old wounds,...

During these forty days of decrease, let’s decrease in greed.

In this message from Journey Church, Pastor Kenneth explores the true story of St. Patrick—not the one involving shamrocks and parades, but the one of a kidnapped teenager who found Jesus in captivity and later courageously returned to the land of his enslavement. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5, the teaching focuses on decreasing the fear of sharing one’s faith. You’ll learn how the love of Christ,...

Hurry doesn’t just exhaust our bodies — it dulls our souls.