Before the Cross, Jesus said He "fervently desired" to eat with His disciples. Discover the ancient secret of the Peace Offering and what it means for your complete restoration today.

In this powerful Palm Sunday message, Pastor Jerry Dirmann opens Leviticus 3 to reveal one of the most personal and misunderstood offerings in the Bible: the Peace Offering. Known by six names — Fellowship, Shalom, Well-being, Communion, Thanksgiving, and Shared — this offering was not just a religious ritual. It was God's standing invitation to sit down, eat together, and be restored to complete wholeness.

The Hebrew word shalom does not simply mean peace. It means total restoration — every broken area of your life made whole. Debt, addiction, sickness, broken relationships, guilt — the Peace Offering was God's covenant oath to cover all of it.

What does it actually mean to "come near to God" — and are you doing it? Pastor Jerry Dirmann unpacks the Hebrew word KORBAN, revealing that every offering in Scripture is literally a "nearness gift" — something you bring to get close to God.

In this message from our ongoing series "Approaching God," Pastor Jerry opens in Exodus 25 and Leviticus 1-2 to show why the tabernacle was placed in the CENTER of Israel's camp — because God doesn't want to be far from His people, He wants to dwell WITH them. Then he traces the stunning journey from Moses standing OUTSIDE the tabernacle (Leviticus) to Moses speaking with God from INSIDE the tabernacle (Numbers) — and what made the difference.

“I never knew you.” These are the most sobering words Jesus ever spoke. Many people assume they are approaching God, but are they following the right protocol? In this message, Pastor Jerry Dirmann uses a fascinating "Spacesuit Analogy" to reveal why sincerity isn't enough to enter the presence of a Holy God.

If you’ve ever wondered why your prayers feel unheard or if you’re truly "saved," this deep dive into Matthew 7 and Leviticus will change your perspective on grace and obedience forever.

What do you do when fear closes in and trouble surrounds you? Psalm 34:4 says, "I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears." God is not distant in your trouble — He invites you to call on Him.

What you do when no one is watching is more powerful than you think. In Part 3 of the "Secret Things" series, Pastor Jonathan unpacks Matthew 6:1-6 and reveals why the secret place isn't just where you meet God — it's where supernatural results are born.

What you do when no one is watching is more powerful than you think. In Part 3 of the "Secret Things" series, Pastor Jonathan unpacks Matthew 6:1-6 and reveals why the secret place isn't just where you meet God — it's where supernatural results are born.

what if the most powerful place on earth isn't a building — it's a daily meeting with god? Pastor Jonathan Dirmann opens psalm 91 to reveal what it truly means to dwell in god's secret place.

Have you ever felt like God is distant? Like He's hiding from you? In this powerful message, Pastor Jonathan reveals why the Creator of 200 billion trillion stars intentionally hides Himself—and how you can find Him when you seek diligently.

You cannot accept Jesus as Savior without accepting Him as Lord — it's a package deal. In this powerful message, Jonathan Dirmann delivers a full-gospel call to complete surrender that will challenge everything you think you know about what it means to follow Jesus.

Are you struggling to keep God first in your busy life? Discover the biblical foundation for why God deserves first place and learn practical ways to honor Him every day. In this powerful message, Pastor Jerry Dirmann teaches from the first commandment and shows how Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob made God first wherever they lived.

You'll learn 7 compelling reasons God deserves first place: He's your Creator, Sustainer, Provider, Owner of all things, He provided a Savior, proved His love, and loved you first. This isn't about religion—it's about relationship with the God who has given you everything.

Pastor Jerry shares a personal story about learning not to delay honoring God with firstfruits, even while traveling as a national youth minister. He challenges believers to make their homes "houses of prayer" and altars to the Lord, following the example of the patriarchs who built altars wherever they lived.

KEY TEACHINGS IN THIS MESSAGE:
• The first commandment (Exodus 20:3) and greatest commandment (Matthew 22:37-38) both point to putting God first
• Why God isn't selfish for asking to be first—understanding His role as Creator, Sustainer, Provider, and Owner
• Abraham's pattern: building altars and calling on God's name wherever he lived (Genesis 12-13)
• How Isaac and Jacob continued this practice of honoring God first
• Making your home a house of prayer, not just attending church
• The principle of firstfruits: honoring God with the first of your increase (Proverbs 3:9-10)
• Why you shouldn't delay giving to God (Exodus 22:29, 34:19)
• The promise: "Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved/rescued" (Romans 10:13)

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Exodus 20:3 | Matthew 22:35-38 | Genesis 12-13 (Abraham's altars) | Genesis 26 (Isaac's altar) | Genesis 33 (Jacob's altar) | Matthew 6:33 | Proverbs 3:9-10 | Romans 5:8 | Romans 6:23 | John 3:16 | 1 John 4:19 | Joshua 24:15 | Romans 10:13 | Hebrews 1:3 | Revelation 4:11 | Psalm 24:1 | Psalm 145:14-16 | Psalm 147:7-9 | Luke 6:46 | John 14:15 | Matthew 21:13 | Exodus 34:19 | Exodus 22:29

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