PEACE CHURCH
Gospel Centered | Family Focused | Kingdom Minded.
Peace Church is a vibrant, non-denominational congregation rooted in Reformed tradition, dedicated to helping people grow in their faith. Based in Middleville, Michigan, Peace Church is led by Pastor Ryan Kimmel and a dedicated pastoral team. Our weekly sermon podcast aims to deliver weekly messages that explore scripture, provide practical life applications, and inspire a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
Episodes
159 episodes
The Reversal - From Spirit-Less to Spirit-Filled | Sermon Audio
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...
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Season 32
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Episode 4
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27:41
The Reversal - From Rejected to Restored (Healing at Bethseda) | Sermon Audio
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 t...
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Season 32
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Episode 3
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31:33
The Reversal - From Brokenness to Renewal (Born Again) | Sermon Audio
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 Christ...
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Season 32
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Episode 2
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29:50
The Reversal - From Darkness to Light (Incarnation) | Sermon Audio
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...
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Season 32
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Episode 1
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25:22
David and Bathsheba | Sermon Audio
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...
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Contender - The Glory Is Forever | Sermon Audio
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 ...
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Season 31
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Episode 4
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33:13
Contender - The Purpose Is Personal | Sermon Audio
On February 16, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel continued the "Contender" sermon series, preaching from Jude 17-23. He challenged the congregation to reflect on how personal their faith truly is, emphasizing that our willingness to act is a direct ref...
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Season 31
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Episode 3
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29:15
Contender - The Judgement Is Real | Sermon Audio
On February 9, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel continued the Contender series with Jude 5-16, declaring that judgment is real. Many churches avoid this truth, but Scripture is clear—God judges sin. Jude gives three examples: Israel in the wilderness, ...
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Season 31
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Episode 2
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30:26
Contender - The Fight Is Now | Sermon Audio
On February 2, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel preached from Jude 1-4 as part of the Contender series, emphasizing the urgent call for Christians to contend for the faith. He highlighted the challenges facing the church, including opposition from the ...
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Season 31
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Episode 1
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30:58
From Womb To Tomb - Justice For The Fatherless | Sermon Audio
On January 19, Pastor Ryan Kimmel continued the "From Womb to Tomb" series with a sermon from Psalm 82, delivered on Sanctity of Life Sunday. He declared the church’s call to stand for life as part of its divine mission to uphold justice for th...
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Season 30
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Episode 2
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18:10
From Womb To Tomb - Caring For Widows | Sermon Audio
In the first part of the "From Womb to Tomb" series, Pastor Ryan Kimmel preached from Exodus 22:22-24, emphasizing that God's people are called to reflect His heart by caring for the vulnerable. He reminded the church that being pro-life means ...
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Season 30
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Episode 1
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18:56
A Season Is Ending and Beginning | Sermon Audio
On January 5, 2025, Pastor Ryan Kimmel delivered a sermon titled "A Season is Ending and Beginning" based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-11. As Peace Church prepared to move into a new worship center, Pastor Ryan reflected on the significance of seasons i...
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18:02
Go Tell It On The Mountain - The News To The World | Sermon Audio
On December 29, Pastor Mitchell Leach preached a sermon from Matthew 2:1-12 in the Go Tell It on the Mountain series, highlighting that no one is beyond the reach of the gospel. Using the story of the wise men—Gentile seekers of truth—Pastor Mi...
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Season 29
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Episode 6
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25:52
Go Tell It On The Mountain - The News To His Enemy | Sermon Audio
On December 24, Pastor Ryan Kimmel delivered a powerful Christmas Eve sermon based on Matthew 2:1-18. Pastor Ryan contrasted King Herod’s fearful, destructive reaction to Christ’s birth with the liberating and life-giving message of the Gospel....
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Season 29
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Episode 5
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23:45
Go Tell It On The Mountain - The News To His Father | Sermon Audio
On December 22, Pastor Ryan preached on Matthew 1:18-25 as part of the "Go Tell It On The Mountain" series, focusing on Joseph’s response to the news of Mary’s miraculous pregnancy. Despite his plans falling apart, Joseph reacted with honor, fa...
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Season 29
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Episode 4
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33:18
Go Tell It On The Mountain - The News To His People | Sermon Audio
In this sermon, part of the "Go Tell It on the Mountain" series, Pastor Ryan Kimmel explored the shepherds' response to the announcement of Jesus' birth in Luke 2:8-20. Highlighting their immediate reaction, he emphasized that encountering Chri...
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Season 29
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Episode 3
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31:53
Go Tell It On The Mountain - The News To His Relatives | Sermon Audio
On December 9, Pastor Ryan Kimmel preached from Luke 1:39-45, focusing on joy as the right response to Christmas. He shared how Elizabeth’s reaction to Mary’s arrival shows us the power of the Holy Spirit at work, as her baby, John the Baptist,...
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Season 29
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Episode 2
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30:01
Go Tell It On The Mountain - The News To His Mother | Sermon Audio
On December 2, 2024, Pastor Ryan Kimmel launched the Advent series Go Tell It On The Mountain with a message from Luke 1:26-38. He reflected on Mary’s faithful response to the angel Gabriel’s announcement that she would give birth to Jesus, the...
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Season 29
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Episode 1
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29:57
The Problem of Ungratefulness | Sermon Audio
On November 24, 2024, Pastor Jon Delger delivered a thought-provoking sermon on Romans 1:18-23, addressing "The Problem of Ungratefulness." Pastor Jon explored the severe consequences of failing to give thanks, which the Apostle Paul identifies...
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29:44
Obadiah - The Hope of Joy | Sermon Audio
In this final message of the series on Obadiah, Pastor Ryan Kimmel explores God's transformative work through change, judgment, and ultimate restoration. The prophecy in Obadiah highlights God's sovereignty in shaking things up to expand His pe...
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Season 28
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Episode 3
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33:08
Obadiah - The Warning of Justice | Sermon Audio
On November 10, Pastor Ryan Kimmel preached from Obadiah 10-18, challenging Christians to reflect on where their true loyalty lies. In light of the recent election, he expressed concern that many Christians show more passion for political leade...
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Season 28
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Episode 2
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37:02
Obadiah - The Warning of Judgement | Sermon Audio
On November 3, 2024, Pastor Ryan began a new series on Obadiah, speaking from verses 1-9 about the dangers of pride and the hope found in humility before God. He compared Edom’s downfall due to pride with the challenges America faces today, urg...
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Season 28
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Episode 1
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32:47
Fulfill Commitment | Sermon Audio
On October 27, 2024, Pastor Ryan Kimmel wrapped up the “Take Courage” series with a message from 2 Chronicles 15:16-19, focusing on fulfilling commitments to God. Pastor Kimmel highlighted King Asa's example, showing how Asa removed idolatry an...
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Season 27
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Episode 3
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25:39
Make Covenant | Sermon Audio
On October 20, 2024, Pastor Ryan Kimmel continued the "Take Courage" series with a message on 2 Chronicles 15:8-15, focusing on King Asa's covenant with God. Asa, after a military victory, led the people of Judah to remove idols, renew their fa...
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Season 27
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Episode 2
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30:49