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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 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 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 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 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.