Peace Church

Send us Fan Mail On September 8, 2024, Pastor Ryan Kimmel delivered a sermon in the series "Calling Out Cultural Lies," focusing on the cultural mantra "Live your truth." Drawing from John 8:31-36, Pastor Ryan explained that this phrase, though seemingly empowering, is misleading and opposes the true freedom that comes from living in God's truth. He emphasized that truth i...

Send us Fan Mail On August 25, 2024, Pastor Aaron Lewis delivered a powerful sermon from John 5:15-18 as part of the "It Had To Be Said" series. He emphasized that Jesus is not merely a moral teacher or exemplary figure but is God in the flesh, a truth that demands transformation in the lives of believers. Pastor Aaron warned against the dangers of legalism and religious hypocrisy, urgin...

Send us Fan Mail On September 1, 2024, Pastor Logan Bailey delivered a sermon titled "The Lord Is Mine," based on Psalm 23. He highlighted the profound comfort and confidence found in viewing the Lord as our personal Shepherd, Protector, and Savior. The sermon emphasized that God's love is not just an abstract concept, but an active, transforming force that leads, protects, and ulti...

Send us Fan Mail On Sunday, August 25, Pastor Ryan Kimmel concluded the "It Had To Be Said" sermon series with a message on Luke 23:39-43, focusing on Jesus' powerful words from the cross. As Jesus endured the agony of crucifixion, He promised paradise to the repentant thief, emphasizing the profound truth that because Christ endured the punishment of the cross, we can receive the p...

Send us Fan Mail 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 m...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 sacre...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Christi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 importa...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fro...

Send us Fan Mail 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, e...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 u...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 mus...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 si...

Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 po...

Send us Fan Mail On June 9, 2024, Pastor Aaron Lewis continued the "It Had to Be Said" series with a sermon titled "Greatness According to Jesus," based on Matthew 23:1-12. In this sermon, Pastor Aaron emphasized Jesus' teaching that true greatness is found in humility and service. He contrasted the religious leaders of Jesus' time, who sought public recognition and p...

Send us Fan Mail 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 spirit...

Send us Fan Mail 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 H...

Send us Fan Mail 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 f...