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Gospel Centered Family Focused Kingdom Minded Our vision is to see the Gospel embraced and passed on for generations of Kingdom impact. Latest Sermon As We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors Watch Sermon View More Sermons Middleville Sunday Services 8, 9:30 & 11 AM Get Directions Go Join Us Online 8, 9:30 & 11 AM Watch Live Go Peace Wayland Go Events Go Get Involved Stay Connected Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on social media for the latest Peace Church updates. Newsletter Sign Up Join Us In Person or Online: The Reversal – A Lenten Journey Through John Our new sermon series, The Reversal, begins at our Worship Night on Ash Wednesday at 6:30 PM! Join us in person or live online as we start this Lenten journey through the Gospel of John. Together, we’ll see how the power of the Gospel, culminating in Easter, undoes the brokenness in this world and in our lives. This Easter, we’ll discover how the Gospel brings us back to everything good. Don’t miss this powerful start to the season of reflection and renewal! Watch Live About Ministries God has called Peace Church to proclaim the gospel. PROCLAIM is a two-year spiritual and financial journey to support this vision. Learn More Peace Church releases a podcast every Tuesday morning seeking to answer questions about the Christian faith in plain language. We invite you to send in your questions. Ask A Question Listen Resound Media is a place for Christians and church leaders to find resources that are faithful to Scripture and promote fruitful ministry. We want to see the gospel of Jesus resound across the world and the generations. Visit Resound Peace Kids Sunday Morning | Birth - 5th Grade Go Peace Kids Go Middle School Sunday Night | 6th - 8th Grade Go Middle School Go High School Sunday Night | 9th - 12th Grade Go High School Go Bold Boys Wednesday Night | 1st-3rd Grade Ministry Go Bold Boys Go Brave Girls Wednesday Night | 1st-3rd Grade Ministry Go Brave Girls Go Bold and Brave Wednesday Night | 4th-5th Grade Ministry Go Bold and Brave Go Women Thursday Morning and Night Bible Study Go Women Go Men Saturday Morning Bible Study Go Men Go Community Groups Smaller gatherings throughout the week Go Community Groups Go Marriage Ministry Ministry for Married Couples Go Marriage Ministry Go Special Needs Birth - 12th Grade Go Special Needs Go Friends At Peace Adult Special Needs Ministry Go Friends At Peace Go Young Adults Tuesday Night Bible Study | 18 - 29 year olds Go Young Adults Go 55+ Ministry for Adults 55 and older Go 55+ Go Meal Ministry Providing Meals for those in need Go Meal Ministry Go Membership Find more information about membership, baptism, and profession of faith. Become A Member Connect Find a group to grow in your faith with through studying God's Word together. Join A Group Serve Discover opportunities to use your gifts and make disciples by joining a ministry team. Start Serving That's A Good Question Peace Church releases a podcast every Tuesday morning seeking to answer questions about the Christian faith in plain language. We invite you to send in your questions. Ask A Question Proclaim God has called Peace Church to proclaim the gospel. PROCLAIM is a two-year spiritual and financial journey to support this vision. Learn More Resound Media Resound Media is a place for Christians and church leaders to find resources that are faithful to Scripture and promote fruitful ministry. We want to see the gospel of Jesus resound across the world and the generations. Visit Resound What We Believe Go Staff & Leadership Go History Go Stay Connected Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on social media for the latest Peace Church updates. Newsletter Sign Up Contact Us Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTo k Gospel Centered Family Focused Kingdom Minded Our vision is to see the Gospel embraced and passed on for generations of Kingdom impact. Cultural Lies Sermon Series The Lie Of "Live Your Truth" View Latest Sermon View More Sermons Peace Church Wayland Go Middleville Sunday Services 8, 9:30 & 11 AM View Directions Go Join Us Online 9:30 & 11 AM Livestream Go 60th Anniversary Worship Night June 13 | 6:30 PM Register Now

Pray Then Like This June 8, 2025 Pray Then Like This Sermon Series: Down Home Download PDF Matthew 6:9a Main Idea “What is prayer?” Outline Pre-Questions How would you describe the current health of your prayer life—thriving, dry, routine, intimate, inconsistent? Has there ever been a time in your life when prayer felt especially real or especially difficult? Discussion Questions How might structured prayers like the Lord’s Prayer or using passages found in Psalms be a healthy way to guide prayer? (examples Psalm 23, 42) Jesus doesn’t leave prayer completely open-ended—He gives us a pattern. Why is that significant? Why is the overall structure(Father’s will, then us) of the Lord’s prayer in of itself significant? Should this guide how we pray? When you think about your current prayer life, is it more shaped by God’s will or your personal needs? Why do you think that is? If God answered every one of your prayers this week, would His name be hallowed more widely, or would your life just be more comfortable? Application: Where do you sense God inviting you to grow in prayer—not just in frequency, but in honesty,vulnerability, and submitting to His will first? What might our prayer life look like this week if we apply what Jesus exemplified in the Lord's prayer?

Down Home Christians June 1, 2025 Down Home Christians Sermon Series: Down Home Download PDF Matthew 6:1-8 Main Idea Outline Pre-Questions The phrase "Down Home Christians" seems to imply authenticity and simplicity. Does this concept contrast with what some Christians inwardly hold to? Discussion Questions How does a right understanding of God's omniscience (that He sees and knows all, even in secret based off of verse 8) challenge how we communicate with God in our lives? (Psalm 139:1-4) How does Matthew 6:1–8 expose the danger of living for the approval of man rather than God, and how does Galatians 1:10 reinforce this truth? In what ways does the desire for human approval reveal a misplaced identity or understanding of righteousness? Jesus emphasizes that God is concerned with the posture of our hearts rather than outward religious acts, echoing the words found in 1 Samuel 16:7. How should this shape the way we approach spiritual disciplines like giving, praying, and worship? Application: What are some practical ways based on the context of Matthew 6:1-8 how we can resist the pull of religious performance and instead embrace a humble walk with God? Jesus emphasizes the "Father who sees in secret." How does knowing that God sees and values what is done in secret encourage or challenge you this week?

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As We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors August 17, 2025 As We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors Sermon Series: Down Home Download PDF Matthew 6:12b Main Idea How can we forgive others? Outline Pre-Questions When someone wrongs you, is your first instinct to forgive, avoid, or hold on to the hurt? Why? Can you share a time when forgiving someone brought you unexpected freedom or peace? Discussion Questions Read Matthew 6:12b. Why do you think Jesus directly connects our asking God for forgiveness with our willingness to forgive others? Read Matthew 18:21-35 (the parable of the unforgiving servant). How does this story illustrate the seriousness of refusing to forgive others after we have been forgiven so much by God? Read Ephesians 4:31-32. What practical steps does Paul give us for living out forgiveness in community? How can kindness and compassion help us reflect the forgiveness we’ve received in Christ? Read Colossians 3:12-13. What does it mean to “bear with one another” and forgive as the Lord has forgiven us? How does this stretch your understanding of what forgiveness requires? How is forgiveness not just about the other person, but also about our own spiritual health and freedom? Theological Reflection Forgiveness doesn’t mean ignoring justice or pretending nothing happened. Instead, it means entrusting justice to God while releasing the bitterness in our hearts. How does this definition of forgiveness challenge or comfort you? Application Think of someone you may still need to forgive. Spend time in prayer this week, asking God for the strength to release them and entrust the situation to Him. Practice daily, reminding yourself: “Because I have been forgiven much, I can forgive.” Consider writing a note of forgiveness or reconciliation to someone who has wronged you—even if you never send it—as a way of letting go before God. Closing If forgiveness is the natural response of those who know God’s grace, how can your life bear witness to His mercy this week? Who might see Christ more clearly because you chose to forgive?

Our Father June 15, 2025 Our Father Sermon Series: Down Home Download PDF Matthew 6:9b Main Idea Who is "The Father"? Outline We have a Father. Pray to our Father. We have brothers and sisters. Pray with your brothers and sisters. Pre-Questions What does it mean to you that the first word Jesus gives us in prayer is not “Judge” or “King” but “Father”? Is that title precious to you—or distant? Why? When you think about calling God “Father,” what emotions or assumptions come up for you based on your life experience? Discussion Questions Read Galatians 3:26–28. This passage reminds us that we are all children of God through faith in Christ. What does it look like to truly live as one family under the Father—especially across lines of race, status, or background? Read Matthew 7:9–11. Jesus compares our Father to earthly parents who love to give good gifts. What does this teach us about God’s heart toward us when we come to Him in prayer? Why is corporate prayer—saying “our Father” instead of just “my Father”—a powerful expression of unity and shared adoption? What does it declare about who God is and who we are together? How would your life be challenged if you truly believed—on a deep, daily level—that the God of the universe delights to call you His child? What fears or habits might that change? In what ways does our culture train us to view Christianity as a personal, individual journey? How does the word “our” in the Lord’s Prayer challenge that mindset? ⸻ Truths to Consider (drawn from historical theology) When we call God “Father,” we are claiming His mercy and His majesty. A good father doesn’t just forgive; he also provides, guides, and disciplines for our good. Calling God “Father” doesn’t minimize His greatness—it brings us close to Him in His greatness. Saying “our Father” reminds us we are not only God’s children individually, but members of a spiritual family. That means we don’t just pursue God alone; we support one another, confess together, and worship side-by-side. ⸻ Application This week, begin each prayer by saying “Father”—not as a habit, but as a reminder that you’ve been adopted and bought through Christ. Read Romans 8:15–17 each day and ask yourself: Do I approach God with the confidence of a beloved child or with the fear of a distant stranger? Where in my life do I need to rest in the love and leadership of my Father? How can I help someone else this week experience the joy of being part of God’s family?

A Season Is Ending & Beginning January 5, 2025 A Season Is Ending & Beginning Sermon Series: A Season Is Ending & Beginning Download PDF Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Main Idea Whatever season we are in, what matters is that we glorify God forever. Outline 1. ...ending because nothing lasts forever (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) 2..beginning because God reigns (Ecclesiastes 3:8-15) Pre-Questions Can you share a personal experience of a significant transition in your life? How did you see God’s hand at work during that time? As we prepare to move into the new worship center, what hopes and expectations do you have for this new chapter in our church’s journey? Discussion Questions Ecclesiastes speaks of a time for every activity under heaven. How do you interpret the timing of our move to the new worship center in light of this passage? Change can bring both excitement and uncertainty. How can we, as a church community, support one another in embracing this transition with faith and unity? Verses 11 and 14 highlight God’s sovereignty and the permanence of His works. How does acknowledging God’s control over our church’s journey influence your perspective on this move? As we prepare for this transition, let’s each identify one way we can contribute to making the new worship center a place where God’s presence is felt and His name is glorified. Share your commitment with the group.

The Fight Is Now February 2, 2025 The Fight Is Now Sermon Series: Contender Download PDF Jude 1-4 Main Idea We are to contend for the faith because the fight is now. Outline Pre-Questions When you hear the phrase ‘contend for the faith,’ what images or actions come to mind? Can you recall a time when you faced challenges or opposition because of your Christian beliefs? How did you respond? Discussion Questions Understanding the Call to Contend Jude urges believers to ‘contend for the faith.’ What does this mean in practical terms for your daily life? In what ways can we actively defend and uphold our faith within our communities? Recognizing Internal Threats Jude warns about individuals who ‘pervert the grace of our God into a license for immorality.’ How can we identify and address such distortions within the church? What steps can we take to ensure that we uphold the true message of grace without compromising on holiness? Facing External Challenges Pastor Ryan highlighted opposition from the world, the flesh, and spiritual forces. How do these external challenges manifest in today’s society? How can we equip ourselves to stand firm against these challenges while maintaining a Christ-like attitude? The Importance of Unity and Awareness Why is unity among believers crucial when contending for the faith? How can we foster greater awareness and discernment within our church community to recognize and address false teachings? Pursuing Holiness In what ways does pursuing personal holiness strengthen our collective ability to contend for the faith? What practical steps can we take to grow in holiness and encourage others to do the same? Personal Reflection Reflect on areas in your life where you might have compromised your faith. How can you realign with the call to contend for the faith earnestly? Community Engagement How can you contribute to building a unified and discerning church community that stands firm against false teachings? Action Steps Identify one specific action you can take this week to uphold and defend your faith in your personal or professional life.

The Judgement Is Real February 9, 2025 The Judgement Is Real Sermon Series: Contender Download PDF Jude 1:5-16 Main Idea Outline Pre-Questions When you think about the concept of judgment in the Bible, what comes to mind? Can you recall instances in Scripture where God’s judgment was evident? How do those instances influence your understanding of His character? Discussion Questions Understanding Past Judgments (Jude 1:5-7) Jude references historical events as examples of God’s judgment. How do these examples serve as warnings for believers today? What lessons can we learn from these past judgments about obedience and faithfulness? Identifying False Teachers (Jude 1:8-13) Jude describes certain individuals who have infiltrated the church. What characteristics does he attribute to them? How can we discern and guard against such influences within our own faith communities? The Seriousness of Leading Others Astray (Jude 1:14-16) What does Jude say about the fate of those who lead others into sin? How does this underscore the importance of sound teaching and personal integrity in the church? Contending for the Faith In light of Jude’s warnings, what does it mean to “contend for the faith” in our daily lives? How can we encourage and support one another in remaining steadfast amidst challenges to our faith? Application Personal Reflection Are there areas in your life where you might be compromising your faith? How can you address these areas to align more closely with God’s will? Community Vigilance What steps can our church take to remain vigilant against false teachings and to uphold the truth of the Gospel? Encouraging One Another How can you actively support fellow believers in their walk of faith, especially those who may be struggling or facing doubts?

The Purpose Is Personal February 16, 2025 The Purpose Is Personal Sermon Series: Contender Download PDF Jude 17-23 Main Idea Contend for the faith because the purpose is personal Outline 1: The purpose is personal so it will affect you (vv17-19) 2: The purpose is personal so stay in God’s love (vv20-21) 3: The purpose is personal so remember your mission (vv22-23) Pre-Questions When you hear that ‘the purpose is personal,’ what does that mean to you in the context of your faith journey? Can you recall a time when your personal beliefs were challenged? How did you respond? Discussion Questions The Purpose Affects You Personally (Jude 17-19) Jude reminds believers to remember the predictions of the apostles about scoffers following ungodly desires. How do these warnings resonate with current challenges to your faith? In what ways have you observed divisions or worldly influences affecting your personal walk with God? Staying in God’s Love (Jude 20-21) Jude encourages building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit. What practices help you to strengthen your faith daily? How do you actively keep yourself in God’s love, especially during times of doubt or struggle? Remembering Your Mission (Jude 22-23) Jude instructs to show mercy to those who doubt and save others by snatching them from the fire. How can you apply this mission in your interactions with others? What steps can you take to balance mercy and truth when addressing false teachings or misconceptions about the faith? Application Questions Personal Reflection Identify areas in your life where you may have become complacent in your faith. What changes can you implement to actively contend for your personal faith? Community Engagement How can you support fellow believers in staying true to their personal purpose in Christ? Consider specific actions or initiatives. Outreach Opportunities Think of someone in your life who is struggling with doubt or misinformation about the faith. How can you personally reach out to them this week to offer support and guidance?

The Glory Is Forever February 23, 2025 The Glory Is Forever Sermon Series: Contender Download PDF Jude 24-25 Main Idea Contend for the faith because the glory is forever Outline The glory is forever, so contend because… 1. God is your strength (v24a) 2. Joy is your hope (v24b) 3. Heaven is your future (v25) Pre-Questions When you think about God’s glory, what images or thoughts come to mind? Can you recall a moment in your life when you felt overwhelmed by the sense of God’s presence or majesty? Discussion Questions Reflecting on God’s Ability to Keep Us (Jude 24) Jude 24 speaks of God being able to keep us from stumbling. How have you experienced God’s sustaining power in your personal faith journey? In what ways can we rely more on God’s strength to maintain our spiritual walk, especially during challenging times? Understanding Our Presentation Before God (Jude 24) The verse mentions being presented ‘blameless before the presence of His glory with great joy.’ What does it mean to you to be presented blameless before God? How does this assurance impact your daily life and interactions with others? Praising the Only God Our Savior (Jude 25) Jude concludes with a doxology, attributing glory, majesty, dominion, and authority to God. How can we incorporate this attitude of praise into our daily routines? What are some practical ways to acknowledge God’s authority and majesty in our personal and communal worship? The Eternal Nature of God’s Glory Considering that God’s glory is eternal, how does this perspective influence your understanding of temporary trials and challenges? How can focusing on God’s everlasting dominion provide comfort and motivation in your faith journey? Application Questions Personal Reflection Identify areas in your life where you struggle to rely on God’s sustaining power. What steps can you take to trust Him more fully in these areas? Community Engagement How can our church community better reflect the glory and majesty of God in our gatherings and outreach efforts? Cultivating a Lifestyle of Praise What daily practices can you implement to maintain an attitude of praise and acknowledgment of God’s eternal authority?

David & Bathsheba March 2, 2025 David & Bathsheba Sermon Series: Stand Alone Series Download PDF 2 Samuel 11 Main Idea Jesus is better than sin. Outline Sin is attractive (vv1-5). Sin is relentless (vv6-25). Sin is victorious (vv26-27). Pre-Questions When you hear the story of David and Bathsheba, what initial thoughts or emotions arise? Can you recall a time when a seemingly small decision led to unexpected consequences in your life? Discussion Questions Sin Is Attractive (2 Samuel 11:1-5) David remained in Jerusalem while his army went to battle. How does idleness or neglect of responsibilities make us more susceptible to temptation? What steps can we take to remain vigilant and avoid situations where we might be tempted? Sin Is Relentless (2 Samuel 11:6-25) After committing adultery, David attempted to cover up his sin, leading to further wrongdoing. How can one sin lead to a cycle of additional sins? What are some practical ways to address sin immediately, rather than allowing it to escalate? Sin Is Victorious (2 Samuel 11:26-27) Despite David’s efforts to conceal his actions, the passage notes that “the thing David had done displeased the Lord.” How does unrepented sin affect our relationship with God? Why is it important to confront and confess our sins, even when we think they’ve been hidden successfully? Jesus Is Better Than Sin In light of this story, how does the grace offered through Jesus provide a path to redemption and restoration? How can we rely on our faith in Christ to overcome temptations and make righteous choices? Application Questions Personal Reflection Identify areas in your life where you might be vulnerable to temptation. What proactive measures can you implement to guard against falling into sin? Community Support How can we, as a faith community, support one another in maintaining accountability and pursuing holiness? Embracing Forgiveness Reflect on a time when you sought forgiveness for a wrongdoing. How did embracing God’s grace impact your life, and how can you extend that grace to others?