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) 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? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

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The Message of Christ March 22, 2026 The Message of Christ Sermon Series: Magnitude Download PDF Mark 1:14-15 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” Main Idea THE MAGNITUDE OF CHRIST’S MESSAGE IS THAT IT’S TIMELY AND TIMELESS AS WELL AS SPECIFIC AND THEMATIC. Outline CHRIST’S MESSAGE IS: 1. TIMELY AND TIMELESS (V14) 2. SPECIFIC AND THEMATIC (V15) Discussion Questions CHRIST’S MESSAGE IS TIMELY AND TIMELESS (V14) Why do you think people often reduce Jesus’ message to just “be kind” or “love others”? What makes the gospel not just timely for that moment, but timeless for all people? The sermon emphasized that Jesus was a proclaimer before a miracle worker. Why does that matter? What messages or “headlines” tend to dominate your attention right now? How can you tell when you are responding more to the world’s urgency than to Christ’s message? If someone asked you, “What is the gospel?” how would you answer in 1–2 minutes? CHRIST’S MESSAGE IS SPECIFIC AND THEMATIC (V15) What does Jesus mean by: “The time is fulfilled”? What about “The kingdom of God is at hand”? Why is it significant that the kingdom is not just future, but present and near? Why are both repentance and belief necessary, not just one? Which part of Jesus’ message do you tend to emphasize more, and why do you think that is?: The kingdom? Repentance? Belief? 5. The sermon described repentance as “changing your mind” and even used the idea of assimilation to the Kingdom: What do you think about that description? In what areas of your life do you see alignment with God’s Kingdom? Where do you still see more influence from the world? 6. The sermon said repentance is often under-taught or misunderstood. Why do you think that is in today’s church culture? How can we talk about repentance in a way that reflects Jesus’ tone (not harsh, but invitational)? Looking Forward How does Jesus being both the King of history and the King of your life change the way you live this week? Prayer Focus Pray for… Clear understanding of the true gospel as good news Hearts that respond to Christ’s message today, not later A focus on Jesus’ message over the noise of the world Awareness that the Kingdom of God is present and near Lives that reflect Kingdom priorities and values Genuine, ongoing repentance, turning from sin and changing our thinking Transformation as we become more aligned with God’s ways, not the world’s Deep, active faith in Jesus, not just head knowledge Boldness to share the gospel with others Personal surrender to Jesus as King over every area of life

Take Up Your Cross July 6, 2024 Take Up Your Cross Sermon Series: It Had To Be Said Download PDF Mark 8:31-38 Main Idea Jesus' disciples follow the way of the cross, not the way of the world Outline 1. Save It vs Lose It (vv34-35) 2. The World vs Your Soul (vv36-37) 3. Shame before God vs Shame before People (v38) Discussion Questions 1. Read Mark 8:31-38. What did Jesus predict about His own future in verse 31? How did this differ from the common expectations of the Messiah at the time? 2. How does Peter’s reaction in verses 32-33 highlight a common misunderstanding about the nature of Jesus’ mission? 3. In what ways does Jesus’ call to “deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow me” (v. 34) challenge contemporary values of self-fulfillment and personal success? 4. What does it mean to “gain the whole world but forfeit your soul” (v. 36)? Can you think of examples where this principle is evident in today’s society? 5. Reflect on a time when following Jesus required you to deny yourself or make a sacrifice. How did you respond, and what was the outcome? 6. What are some “crosses” you might be called to bear in your daily life? How can you find strength and encouragement in these challenges? Looking Forward Prayer Focus

And Forgive Us Our Debts August 10, 2025 And Forgive Us Our Debts Sermon Series: Down Home Download PDF Matthew 6:12a Main Idea How can we be forgiven? Outline Discussion Questions Read Matthew 6:12a.Why do you think Jesus uses the image of "debts" to talk about sin? How does this help us understand the seriousness of sin? Read Psalm 51:1-4. How does David’s prayer for mercy help us see the right posture before God when we seek forgiveness? Read Colossians 2:13-14. Paul says God has canceled "the record of debt" against us. What does this teach us about the completeness of God’s forgiveness through Christ? Read 1 John 1:8-9. What does it mean to confess our sins honestly? How does God's promise to forgive give us freedom to live without hiding or pretending? How does regularly praying for forgiveness keep our relationship with God vibrant and honest? Theological Reflection Forgiveness is not earned but given through grace. Jesus paid our debt in full at the cross. Why is it important to remember this when we come to God in confession? Application Take time each day this week to confess specific sins to God, thanking Him for the forgiveness you have in Christ. Ask God to reveal if there is any sin you are ignoring or excusing, and to give you the humility to bring it before Him. Consider journaling prayers of confession and thanksgiving for forgiveness as a way of deepening your awareness of God’s mercy. Closing If God has forgiven our infinite debt, how should that shape the way we approach Him in prayer? How might it also shape the way we treat those who have wronged Looking Forward Prayer Focus

Never Alone Marriage Conference Vacation Bible School June 22-25 | 6-8 PM Volunteer Register Now Volunteer Volunteer Christmas Eve Times Illumination Station is a gospel-centered VBS for kids currently in Kindergarten through 5th grade (2025–2026 school year), held June 22–25 from 6:00–8:00 PM at Peace Church Central Campus. Whether your child is part of Peace Church, attends another church, or is just beginning to learn about Jesus, this week is intentionally designed to shine the light of Christ through teaching, worship, and meaningful connection. Advent Sermon Series Watch Sermon Series Go Tell It On The Mountain Christmas isn’t just about exchanging gifts—it’s the ultimate Good News that needs to be shared. This December, we’ll explore how the birth of Jesus sparked a reaction across generations and social divides. From his closest relatives to his fiercest enemies, we’ll see how each response to the Savior’s arrival inspires us to carry this incredible news into the world. Join us as we hear, celebrate, and boldly share the Good News: Jesus Christ is born! Watch the Advent Sermon Series Frequently Asked Questions What we do Change the text and add your own content, including any information that is relevant to share. Breakout Speakers Kevin Doerfler Man of God: Lessons Over a Lifetime Jon Hisey Man of God: Lessons Over a Lifetime Pastor Nate Harney That’s A Good Question Live Pastor Jon Delger That’s A Good Question Live Pastor Ryan Kimmel That’s A Good Question Live Eric Westendorp Lessons on Fatherhood John Christian Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Habitual Sins Josh Hoekstra Unfiltered Emotions Caleb Horjus Unfiltered Prayer Jake Herrera Unfiltered Relationships How to Connect: Intimacy, Friendship, and Community as a Couple Strengthen intimacy, friendship, and the community that supports your marriage. How to Read: A Workshop on Doing Devotions as a Couple Build a practical rhythm for reading Scripture and growing in faith together. Frequently Asked Questions What is the theme of VBS? The theme of VBS this year is Illumination Station™. During this exciting week, kids will explore how light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals truth, while discovering that Jesus is the Light who brings hope to a dark world. Through Bible stories and activities, children will be challenged to answer Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” and learn that Jesus is not a matter of opinion—He is the perfect, proven, and powerful Son of God, just as Scripture declares. Illumination Station encourages kids to shine a light on Jesus and carry His light into the world. How do I register? You can register for VBS here. What is the VBS schedule? VBS will take place on Monday, June 22 - Thursday, June 25 from 6-8 PM each night. Each night, we will have Large Group time where we will worship and have skits, followed by missions, Bible study, and games! Can I volunteer at VBS? We'd love to have you volunteer! Volunteers need to be Child Protection Certified and attenders of Peace Church. Click here to register. Is there a cost? No, VBS is free! Who can I contact for more information? You can email kids@peacechurch.cc for more information. Can I attend this if I do not attend Peace Church? Yes, everyone is welcome to register for VBS! Will meals be provided? No, meals will not be provided. Vision To see the Gospel embraced and passed on for generations of Kingdom impact. Mission At Peace Church, we are Gospel-Centered, Family-Focused, and Kingdom-Minded. Sponsors Sponsors 2024 Conference Messages

Him We Proclaim October 5, 2025 Him We Proclaim Sermon Series: Proclaim Download PDF Colossians 1:28 Colossians 1:28 - “Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.” Main Idea We proclaim Christ so people will know him and grow in him. Outline 1a. “Him we proclaim” means preaching what people don’t want to Hear (“…warning everyone…”) 1b. “Him we proclaim” means preaching what people need to Hear (“…Teaching everyone…”) 1c. “Him we proclaim” means preaching in a way they can hear (“…with all wisdom…”) 2. “Him we proclaim” means preaching so people will become who god is calling them to be (“…that we may present everone mature in christ.”) Discussion Questions “Him we proclaim” means preaching what people don’t want to Hear (“…warning everyone…”) What are some of the aspects of the Christian message that people in our modern world don’t want to hear? What are some of the aspects of biblical teachings that are hard for you to hear and process? How could you grow in better following this call to proclaim things that others don’t want to hear? “Him we proclaim” means preaching what people need to Hear (“…Teaching everyone…”) What are the ways you have made receiving Christian teaching a priority in your life? In what ways have you lacked prioritizing it? When was the last time you learned something from God’s Word that changed you? What was it? In what ways has God called you to teach the Bible to others? “Him we proclaim” means preaching in a way they can hear (“…with all wisdom…”) Why is proclaiming God’s message with wisdom “in a way people call hear” an important aspect of sharing the gospel and teaching the Bible? What is a way you have seen God’s message connected well to a specific context or person in your life? What ways have you seen the disconnect with someone trying to proclaim God’s message? What does proclaim with all wisdom look like in the different contexts of your life (home, work, community)? “Him we proclaim” means preaching so people will become who god is calling them to be (“…that we may present everone mature in christ.”) What or who do you think of when you picture what “Christian maturity” looks like? What areas of the Christian walk has God been growing your maturity in recently? What are things that get in the way of you growing into Christian maturity? What are some adjustments you can make in the next week to grow in maturity and be more prepared to make disciples? Looking Forward In the upcoming days and weeks, what is something you can commit to in order to grow in proclaiming Christ and in becoming a more mature follower of Jesus? Prayer Focus Pray for Peace Church to continue proclaiming, warning, teaching, and growing our people to Christian maturity. The members of your group to proclaim Him and become mature in Christ. Boldness to share things that people don’t want to hear but need to hear. Wisdom to proclaim God’s message in ways that the people you interact with can hear. Your group and your families to be filled with mature disciples who make more disciples of Jesus. Our announced upcoming campus in Hastings, for the right leader, a starting group who will passionately reach Hastings, and all those in Hastings and the surrounding area who need to hear Christ proclaimed.

The Majesty of Christ March 29, 2026 The Majesty of Christ Sermon Series: Magnitude Download PDF Mark 11:1-10 1 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples 2 and said to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it. 3 If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord has need of it and will send it back here immediately.’” 4 And they went away and found a colt tied at a door outside in the street, and they untied it. 5 And some of those standing there said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” 6 And they told them what Jesus had said, and they let them go. 7 And they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it. 8 And many spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields. 9 And those who went before and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! 10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!” Main Idea THE MAGNITUDE OF CHRIST’S MAJESTY IS THAT HE IS HOLY, HUMBLE, AND HOSANNA! Outline THE MAJESTY OF CHRIST: HE IS HOLY (VV1-2) THE MAJESTY OF CHRIST: HE IS HUMBLE (VV3-7) THE MAJESTY OF CHRIST: HE IS HOSANNA (VV8-10) Discussion Questions THE MAJESTY OF CHRIST: HE IS HOLY (VV1-2) How does this scene show that Jesus is not reacting to events but orchestrating them? What does it mean that Jesus is holy, set apart, and fully in control? Where in your life do you struggle to trust that Jesus is truly in control? How would your anxiety, decisions, or priorities change if you really believed Jesus is sovereign over every detail? THE MAJESTY OF CHRIST: HE IS HUMBLE (VV3-7) Why is it significant that Jesus enters on a colt, not a war horse? What does this reveal about the kind of King Jesus is? How does this challenge our natural expectations of power and greatness? Where are you tempted to pursue status, recognition, or control instead of humility? What would it look like for you to reflect the humility of Christ in: Your home? Your workplace? Your church? THE MAJESTY OF CHRIST: HE IS HOSANNA (VV8-10) What were the people expecting Jesus to do? In what ways were their expectations right, and in what ways were they misguided? How can praise of Jesus sometimes be shallow or short-lived? When have you praised Jesus for what you hoped He would do, rather than for who He is? Is your worship of Jesus dependent on your circumstances going well? What does it look like to cry “Hosanna” as a genuine cry for salvation, not just a celebration? Looking Forward Where in your life this week do you need to stop trying to control the outcome and instead humbly submit to Jesus as King, and what is one specific step you will take to show that? Prayer Focus Pray for… A deeper vision of Jesus as holy, set apart, and fully in control Trust in Christ’s authority, even when life feels uncertain or confusing Hearts that embrace the humility of Jesus, not the pride of the world Willingness to follow a King who leads through servanthood and sacrifice Repentance from wanting Jesus to fit our expectations instead of submitting to His Genuine worship that is rooted in who Jesus is, not just what He does for us A true cry of “Hosanna”, recognizing our need for Jesus to save us Faith that remains steady, not just emotional or circumstantial Lives that reflect Jesus’ Kingdom in how we live, serve, and love others Boldness to declare and display Jesus as King in everyday life

Aaron Wayland Campus Pastor Aaron Lewis Pastor Aaron has been attending Peace since 2021 and joined the staff in early 2023. Originally from Wayland, Michigan, he is married to Jessica, and they have two daughters, Kenna and Lyla and a new son, Aaron. Aaron is a passionate fan of Michigan Football and the Detroit Lions. In his free time, he enjoys long walks on the beach and engaging in deep conversations about emotions. He also likes to think about working out. His favorite Bible passage is Romans 8. Contact the Wayland Campus Coordinator

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The Destruction of Gluttony September 28, 2025 The Destruction of Gluttony Sermon Series: Weeds Download PDF Philippians 3:18-21 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself. Main Idea Outline Digging In Gluttony is embracing deviance (vv18-19a) Gluttony is ingesting destruction (vv19b-20a) Gluttony is inviting distraction (vv20b-21) Pulling Weeds The Cross models selflessness Godliness guards your Yes with a thousand No’s Don’t let the temporary determine your eternal Discussion Questions Read Philippians 3:18-21. Paul contrasts those who live as enemies of the cross with those whose citizenship is in heaven. What stands out most to you in this passage? Verse 19 says, “Their god is their stomach.” What do you think Paul means by that? How might gluttony include more than just food? What kinds of things—comforts, pleasures, desires—can become a “stomach god” in our culture today? Paul describes those ruled by their appetites as headed for destruction. Why do you think unchecked gluttony leads to destruction in body, mind, and spirit? In contrast, Paul lifts our eyes to heaven, reminding us that our citizenship is there. How does focusing on our heavenly citizenship give us power to resist earthly excesses? Read 1 Corinthians 10:31. What does it mean to “eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God”? How does this reframe the way we think about food and desire? Theological Reflection Gluttony is ultimately not about food but about worship. It reveals whether we worship the Creator or created things. How does this perspective change how we approach habits of eating, drinking, consuming, or indulging? Application This week, identify one area where the desire for comfort or excess has too much control in your life. Pray for God’s strength to surrender it. Practice gratitude before each meal—not just a quick prayer, but truly thanking God for His provision and asking Him to help you glorify Him in how you eat and live. Consider fasting from food or another appetite-driven practice for one meal or one day this week as a way to re-center your heart on Christ. Closing If Paul says “their end is destruction, their god is their stomach,” how can your life show the opposite—that your end is glory, your God is Christ, and your mind is set on heaven? Looking Forward Prayer Focus