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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 through daily acts of sacrificial service, following Jesus’ example.

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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 entire lives. While the people expected a revolutionary king, Jesus entered humbly on a donkey, revealing that He came not to meet political expectations but to offer salvation from sin. Ultimately, the gospel offers not the hero we want, but the Savior we desperately need.

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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 honoring Jesus as the backdrop, the sermon explores how genuine faith prioritizes Jesus above preferences, pride, and image. Ultimately, Christ-centered living leads to joy and alignment with God's design, while self-centeredness leads to resentment. The call is clear: repent, return, and rest in the saving work of Christ.

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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 abundant life starts now and continues into eternity, rooted in a relationship with Christ. Pastor Ryan encouraged the church to rejoice not in possessions, but in the unshakable joy and security of being blessed and beloved by God.

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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 true source of living water, who offers the Holy Spirit to fill and empower us. The Holy Spirit is not an “it” but a person—God’s presence dwelling within believers. Through faith in Jesus, we are no longer empty, but filled in our soul and by the Spirit. 

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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 in the reality of Christ’s restoration rather than settling for temporary solutions. The sermon encouraged believers to place their ultimate allegiance in Jesus, knowing that His work in our lives leads to eternal healing and restoration.  

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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 just a religious practice. The gospel doesn’t just repair our lives—it makes us new, bringing us from brokenness to renewal through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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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 God, Creator, and the source of life, ensuring that darkness will never overcome His light. Through the gospel, we have the hope of transformation and ultimate restoration.

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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 of everything our hearts were meant for—a place of perfect joy, purpose, and God's radiant presence. The call is clear: live today in light of eternity, because the glory of God lasts forever. 

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