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In this message from the Down Home series, Pastor Nate Harney teaches on Matthew 6:12b and reminds us that followers of Jesus aren’t bowls that hold on to forgiveness—we’re funnels meant to let God’s forgiveness flow through us. Forgiveness is costly, but Jesus calls us to forgive our debtors just as we have been forgiven.

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In this message, Pastor Ryan dives into the powerful words of the Lord’s Prayer: “Forgive us our debts” (Matthew 6:12a). He unpacks why Jesus chose the word debts, what our sin truly costs before a holy God, and how the cross cancels the record against us. You’ll be challenged to not only acknowledge and ask for forgiveness, but to fully embrace God’s grace—stepping out from shame and into the freedom Christ has won for you.

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In this sermon from Matthew 6:11, Pastor Jon teaches on the phrase “Give us this day our daily bread” as part of our series on the Lord’s Prayer. This message explores the believer’s daily dependence on God, the dangers of entitlement and anxiety, and the call to trust the Father’s provision. With clear biblical insight and pastoral care, Pastor Jon reminds us that our greatest need is not merely physical sustenance, but the eternal provision found in Jesus — the true Bread of Life.

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What does it really mean to pray, “on earth as it is in heaven"? In this message, Pastor Aaron Lewis unpacks the stunning depth of Jesus’ words from the Lord’s Prayer, challenging us to move beyond ritual into active participation in God’s kingdom. Learn how heaven can break into the everyday—through forgiveness, truth, generosity, and surrender. This is more than a prayer—it’s a battle cry.

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In this message from our Down Home summer series, Pastor Nate Harney walks us through Matthew 6:10b — “Your will be done.” In a culture shaped by on-demand convenience and personalized preferences, it’s easy to fall into a “my will be done” mindset. Pastor Nate explores what it truly means to pray for God’s will above our own, how Scripture reveals both God’s sovereign decrees and His desires for our lives, and how Jesus modeled this prayer most powerfully in the Garden of Gethsemane. As we seek to follow Christ in everyday life, w...

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In this Down Home message, Pastor Ryan Kimmel unpacks the deep meaning behind “Your kingdom come” from Matthew 6:10a. The Kingdom of God is where God is King—a spiritual realm marked by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. It’s already here and still coming. When we pray these words, we’re asking God to replace our ways with His and to live as citizens of His kingdom now. This isn’t about culture wars—it’s about living under the rule of our good and perfect King.

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In this message from our Down Home series, Pastor Mitchell Leach unpacks the phrase “Hallowed be Your name” from the Lord’s Prayer. He reminds us that holiness isn’t just a church word—it’s the essence of who God is. In a world that treats nothing as sacred, we’re called to treat God as holy, to rejoice in His greatness, and to tremble before His majesty. This sermon challenges us to worship with intention, pray with reverence, and live in a way that magnifies the glory of God.

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On June 29, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel paused the ongoing Lord’s Prayer series to reflect on the incredible impact of Peace Church’s first Vacation Bible School in six years. Preaching from Psalm 34:1–3, Pastor Ryan celebrated how the theme "Magnify" helped over 480 children learn to lift up God in their lives. With 375 volunteers, 10 children making first-time decisions for Christ, and 40 more asking to learn about following Jesus, the week was a testament to God’s faithfulness. He emphasized that magnifying God means recognizing His greatness through our faith, fearlessness, and fellowship—urging the church to live li...

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On June 22, 2025, Pastor Jon Delger preached from Matthew 6:9c as part of the “Down Home” series, focusing on the words “in heaven” from the Lord’s Prayer. He reminded us that when we pray, we’re not just speaking into the air—our words go straight to the throne room of God. Jon shared how important it is to remember that God is both near to us as our loving Father and far above us as our holy and powerful King. Because of that, we should come to Him in prayer with awe, with our heart...

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In this Father’s Day message from the Down Home series, Pastor Nate Harney explored the opening words of the Lord’s Prayer, “Our Father,” from Matthew 6. He reminded us that calling God “Father” is not just about His role as Creator, but about our adoption into His family through Jesus. Pastor Nate addressed the mixed emotions that Father’s Day can bring and emphasized that God is the perfect Father who sets the standard for all fatherhood. He encouraged the church to reawaken their prayer lives, recognizing the privilege of speaking with a loving Fathe...

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In this message from the Down Home series, Pastor Ryan Kimmel explored the depth of just four words from the Lord’s Prayer: “Pray then like this” (Matthew 6:9a). He explained that prayer is not vague meditation but direct communication with God. Jesus shows us who to pray to—the Father—while also affirming that prayer can involve all three persons of the Trinity. Pastor Ryan broke down each word, teaching that prayer should be persistent, guided by truth, and shaped by Jesus’ example. Christian prayer is both doctrinal and devotional—rooted in Scripture and...

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This week, Pastor Ryan began our summer series "Down Home" by looking at what Jesus said before teaching the Lord’s Prayer. In Matthew 6:1–8, Jesus tells us not to do good things just to be seen by others, but to do them with a sincere heart. Pastor Ryan reminded us that being a “down-home Christian” means living out God’s will in real, everyday ways—not for praise, but out of love for God. He encouraged us to focus on simple, honest prayer and to make the Lord’s Prayer part of our daily lives. T...

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On May 25, 2025, Pastor Logan Bailey preached from Psalm 5 in a sermon titled "The God of Justice Leads Us." He taught that God is a just God who hates sin and will bring justice, but also offers grace through Jesus, who bore our guilt on the cross. Pastor Logan reminded us that while we long for justice in the world, we must also confront our own sin and live righteously. God's justice and grace are not opposites—they meet at the cross, where we find both forgiveness and a...

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In the concluding message of the four-week series The Helper, Pastor Ryan Kimmel focuses on the Holy Spirit as the power of God in the believer’s life, preaching from Acts 1:6-11. Pastor Ryan reminds us that the Holy Spirit is not a vague force but the third person of the Trinity—God himself dwelling in us to empower us. As Jesus prepares to ascend to heaven, He tells His followers that they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes, enabling them to be His witnesses "to the ends of the earth." Past...

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On May 11, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel preached from Romans 14:13-19, highlighting how the Holy Spirit serves as visible proof of God's presence in a believer’s life. He challenged listeners to move beyond a casual, hobby-like faith and embrace a life fully defined by Christ. The message emphasized that the Holy Spirit reveals Himself through the fruit He bears—such as love, joy, and peace—and the gifts He bestows, like teaching and service. Pastor Ryan encouraged believers to live in such a way that others can clearly see th...

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In this sermon, Pastor Ryan Kimmel teaches that the Holy Spirit is the presence of God living within every believer. Focusing on John 16:7–15, he explains that the Spirit has three key roles: to comfort those who follow Jesus, to convict the world of sin and the need for righteousness, and to guide believers into truth. Pastor Ryan urges listeners to pray, read the Bible, and seek the Spirit daily, reminding us that the Holy Spirit is not far away but always with us, helping us live the life God has called us to.

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On April 27, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel kicked off the new sermon series "The Helper" with a foundational message from Matthew 28:18-19. Focusing on the person of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Ryan emphasized that before believers can understand the power and works of the Spirit, they must first recognize who He is: God, the third person of the Trinity. Using the analogy of building a house, he explained that many Christians seek spiritual experiences without first laying the firm foundation of right belief. Pastor Ryan highlighted that the Spirit not only fills and fuels the...

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On April 17, 2025, Pastor Nate Harney preached a Maundy Thursday message from John 13:31–35 as part of The Reversal series. In this sermon, he focused on the new command Jesus gave at the Last Supper: to love one another as He has loved us. Pastor Nate explained how this command marked a shift in the disciples' mission—from physically following Jesus to representing Him through their love for each other. This love would become the defining marker of Jesus’ followers and a witness to the watching world. The sermon called listeners to embrace this mandate throug...

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On April 19, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel preached a Good Friday message from John 19:28–30 as part of The Reversal series. This sermon centered on the final moments of Jesus' life and the significance of His declaration, "It is finished." Pastor Ryan emphasized that Jesus’ death on the cross was not a moment of defeat, but a victorious fulfillment of God's plan. Jesus fulfilled Scripture, showed humility, and accomplished the full payment for sin through His death. The message highlighted the reversal from what looked like surrender to a true and eternal vict...

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On April 20, 2025 (Easter Sunday), Pastor Ryan Kimmel delivered the final message in The Reversal sermon series, teaching from John 20:11–18. In a world of endless options, he called believers to center their lives on the one truth that truly matters—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pastor Ryan emphasized that the gospel is the promise of God's love and salvation, and the resurrection is the guarantee that this promise is real. Through Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen Christ, the sermon explored how the resurrection assures us that our sadness, our situations, even Christ’s sacrif...

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On April 13, 2025, Pastor Jon Delger preached a Palm Sunday message from John 12:12–19 as part of the sermon series The Reversal. In this sermon, he challenged the congregation to see beyond the festive and familiar elements of Palm Sunday and instead recognize the deep spiritual truths embedded in the story. As the crowd welcomed Jesus with palm branches and cries of "Hosanna," they misunderstood the nature of their biggest problem—believing it was political oppression by Rome rather than their own sin. Pastor Jon emphasized that how we define our biggest problem shapes our enti...

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In this powerful sermon from "The Reversal" series, Pastor Ryan Kimmel challenges listeners to shift from self-centeredness to Christ-centeredness through the transformative power of the gospel. Preaching from John 12:1–8, he draws a stark contrast between Mary, Martha, and Lazarus—who exemplify devotion to Christ through service, friendship, and worship—and Judas, who masks his self-interest with a facade of moral concern. Pastor Ryan urges each person to examine their own heart, not the hearts of others, and invites everyone to sit on the "hot seat" of personal conviction. With Mary’s sacrificial act of honor...

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On March 30, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel continued The Reversal sermon series with a powerful message from John 10:7-10, exploring how Jesus brings us from emptiness to abundance—not in material wealth, but in spiritual fullness. Pastor Ryan clarified one of Jesus’ most misunderstood statements—"I came that they may have life and have it abundantly"—by confronting the prosperity gospel and reminding us that Jesus offers salvation, sanctification, and satisfaction. Jesus is not just a guide to the way; He is the way, the door through which we find true life, peace, and belonging. This abu...

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On March 23, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel continued the Easter series The Reversal with a sermon from John 7:37-39, focusing on the theme of moving from “spirit-less” to “spirit-filled.” In the context of the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles—where water was poured out daily to remember God’s provision—Jesus makes a powerful declaration: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” Pastor Ryan emphasized how our lives today are often so full of material things and busyness that we fail to recognize the spiritual emptiness within. He urged listeners to turn to Jesus, the only tr...

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On March 16, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel continued the Easter and Lent sermon series, "The Reversal", focusing on John 5:1-18. He explored the powerful truth that Jesus moves us from being rejected to restored. Through the story of Jesus healing the man at the pool of Bethesda, Pastor Ryan emphasized that Christ sees us when we feel unnoticed, serves us even when we don't recognize Him, and ultimately saves us when we are unable to save ourselves. He challenged listeners to trust in God's Word, which has stood the test of time, and to live...

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On March 5, 2025, Ash Wednesday, Pastor Ryan Kimmel kicked off the sermon series The Reversal by exploring John 1:1-5. He emphasized that Jesus Christ is the great Reverser, bringing light out of darkness, life out of death, and restoration out of brokenness. Pastor Ryan explained the significance of Ash Wednesday and Lent, highlighting how these traditions help believers reflect on the seriousness of Easter and Christ’s resurrection. He reminded the congregation that while ashes symbolize mourning and devastation, they also point to the promise of renewal in Christ. John’s Gospel proclaims Jesus as G...

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On March 9, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel continued The Reversal series with a sermon on John 3:1-8, exploring Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus about being born again. He challenged the congregation to look beyond cultural assumptions about Christianity and see that being born again is not about becoming religious, but about experiencing true renewal through Christ. Pastor Ryan emphasized that the world's brokenness—and our own sin—cannot be fixed by human effort, but only through spiritual rebirth in Jesus. He shared his personal testimony of salvation, highlighting that coming to Christ is a personal encounter, not...

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On March 2, 2025, Pastor Nate Harney preached on 2 Samuel 11, showing how sin is attractive, relentless, and can seem victorious—but Jesus is greater. David’s small compromise led to a downward spiral of sin, proving how easily temptation takes hold. But no sin is hidden from God. While David failed, Jesus never did, and through Him, we have the power to resist sin and receive grace when we fall. Jesus is always better than sin. 

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On February 23, Pastor Ryan Kimmel concluded the Contender sermon series with a powerful message from Jude 24-25, emphasizing that glory is eternal. Reflecting on the brevity of life, he challenged believers to consider how they are living now in preparation for eternity. Jude's letter calls Christians to contend for the faith, recognizing that God is our strength, our joy, and our future. Through Jesus Christ, we are presented blameless before God, not in fear but with great joy. Pastor Ryan reminded the congregation that heaven is not a dull existence, but the fulfillment...

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On February 16, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel continued the "Contender" sermon series, preaching from Jude 17-23. He challenged the congregation to reflect on how personal their faith truly is, emphasizing that our willingness to act is a direct reflection of how deeply we believe. Just as we passionately respond when something personally affects us, our faith should move us to contend for the truth, stand firm against worldly influences, and extend mercy to those who doubt. Jude calls Christians to stay in God's love, build themselves up in faith, and actively share the gospel, not...

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On February 9, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel continued the Contender series with Jude 5-16, declaring that judgment is real. Many churches avoid this truth, but Scripture is clear—God judges sin. Jude gives three examples: Israel in the wilderness, fallen angels, and Sodom and Gomorrah. Judgment came because they rejected God’s authority and pursued their own desires. The same warning applies today—false Christians who twist God’s grace as a license to sin will face judgment. Pastor Ryan also addressed the curiosity around Enoch, making it clear that extra-biblical writings are not Scripture but rein...

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On February 2, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel preached from Jude 1-4 as part of the Contender series, emphasizing the urgent call for Christians to contend for the faith. He highlighted the challenges facing the church, including opposition from the world, the flesh, and spiritual forces, but also the internal threats of false teachings and distorted grace. Jude warns that some within the church have twisted God's grace into an excuse for sin, denying Christ by their actions. Pastor Ryan urged believers to stand unified, remain aware, and pursue holiness, reminding them that faith is not...

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On January 19, Pastor Ryan Kimmel continued the "From Womb to Tomb" series with a sermon from Psalm 82, delivered on Sanctity of Life Sunday. He declared the church’s call to stand for life as part of its divine mission to uphold justice for those who cannot defend themselves. Drawing from Psalm 82, Pastor Ryan emphasized that God is the supreme and righteous judge who demands justice for the weak, the fatherless, and the afflicted. He challenged believers to consider whether they have denied justice to the weak, including the unborn, asking if our cultural em...

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In the first part of the "From Womb to Tomb" series, Pastor Ryan Kimmel preached from Exodus 22:22-24, emphasizing that God's people are called to reflect His heart by caring for the vulnerable. He reminded the church that being pro-life means valuing life at every stage, from the unborn to widows and the elderly. Neglecting or mistreating those in need goes against God's command and invites His justice. Pastor Kimmel urged the church to go beyond words by building relationships and supporting widows, single mothers, and others who need care, showing the world...

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On January 5, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel delivered a sermon titled "A Season is Ending and Beginning" based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-11. As Peace Church prepared to move into a new worship center, Pastor Ryan reflected on the significance of seasons in life, reminding the congregation that while spaces may change, the essence of the church remains in its people. Ecclesiastes teaches that life’s seasons—joy and sorrow, growth and loss—are all part of God’s divine plan. Pastor Ryan emphasized that God’s constancy provides hope in the midst of change, encouraging the congregati...

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On December 24, Pastor Ryan Kimmel delivered a powerful Christmas Eve sermon based on Matthew 2:1-18. Pastor Ryan contrasted King Herod’s fearful, destructive reaction to Christ’s birth with the liberating and life-giving message of the Gospel. Herod's obsession with power led him to lies, manipulation, and even the horrific act of murdering innocent children, highlighting the darkness of resisting God’s authority. Yet, Pastor Ryan reminded us that Jesus cannot be stopped—He brings liberation from sin, the truth that transcends all human understanding, and the gift of eternal life through His death an...

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On December 29, Pastor Mitchell Leach preached a sermon from Matthew 2:1-12 in the Go Tell It on the Mountain series, highlighting that no one is beyond the reach of the gospel. Using the story of the wise men—Gentile seekers of truth—Pastor Mitchell emphasized God’s heart for the outsider and the universal call of salvation. He encouraged the congregation to look outward, share their faith, and pray for opportunities to witness. Reflecting on the wise men’s joyful worship and sacrifice, he challenged Christians to rejoice in Jesus, prioritize the lost, and see...

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On December 22, Pastor Ryan preached on Matthew 1:18-25 as part of the "Go Tell It On The Mountain" series, focusing on Joseph’s response to the news of Mary’s miraculous pregnancy. Despite his plans falling apart, Joseph reacted with honor, faith, and action. He chose to trust God, protect Mary’s dignity, and obey God’s command to take her as his wife and welcome Jesus into his life. Pastor Ryan encouraged everyone to follow Joseph’s example by setting aside pride, trusting God’s plan, and taking action—like inviting others to experience...

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In this sermon, part of the "Go Tell It on the Mountain" series, Pastor Ryan Kimmel explored the shepherds' response to the announcement of Jesus' birth in Luke 2:8-20. Highlighting their immediate reaction, he emphasized that encountering Christ should lead us to action: running to Him, retelling His story, and worshipping Him wholeheartedly. Drawing parallels between the shepherds’ awe and the transformative power of Christ’s presence, Pastor Ryan challenged the congregation to make Christ the center of their Christmas celebrations. He reminded us that the good news of Jesus—the Savior and Lord—c...