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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 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 placed heavy burdens on others, with Jesus' call for his followers to serve humbly. Highlighting the importance of aligning our lives with Jesus' words, Pastor Lewis urged the congregation to evaluate how they serve in their homes, communities, and church, emphasizing that true greatness comes from a heart committed to serving others as Jesus did.

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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 points: Jesus sees the sinner's hurts, reveals the sinner's heart, and is the sinner's ultimate hope. The message encourages believers to be open and honest with Christ, allowing His truth to transform their lives.

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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 spiritual thirst. He highlighted the cultural and societal barriers Jesus broke through this interaction, inviting all to experience the everlasting spiritual nourishment found in Him. This sermon is a call to continually seek and drink from the well of Christ, embracing a daily relationship with Him.

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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 Him. Pastor Leach highlighted that only through Jesus's sacrificial atonement can we truly find relief from our guilt and be seen as righteous before God. This transformation invites us to live in the reality of being pardoned rather than guilty.

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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 face when discussing their belief in Christ's return. He explained various theological views on the end times, including premillennialism, postmillennialism, and amillennialism, and addressed the rapture's timing in relation to the tribulation. The core message was clear: Christians should focus on living out their faith actively and preparing for Christ's return by staying spiritually awake and engaged in their mission. 

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On May 12, 2024, Pastor Ryan Kimmel delivered a sermon as part of the series "The Church Never Preaches On...," focusing on the often overlooked topic of sin's role and power in the Christian life. With the scriptural basis of 1 John 3:1-10, Pastor Ryan emphasized that sin has no rightful place in the lives of believers, illustrating how Christ's victory over sin grants Christians a new identity, trajectory, morality, and family. He explained that sin should be an ever-diminishing aspect in the lives of those who are born of God, as they are called to a life of purity and righteousness. Pastor Ryan encouraged the congregation to align their lives with this identity, pursuing a path of continuous growth towards becoming more like Christ and less influenced by sin. 

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