In the final message of "The Right Fight" series, Pastor Ken DeChant explores Ephesians 6:21-24 to address one of the enemy’s primary tactics: isolation. Like a predator targeting a stray animal separated from the herd, Satan seeks to isolate Christians to make them vulnerable to doubt, shame, and defeat. Highlighting the unsung biblical hero Tychicus—a dependable companion who traveled hundreds…
Continuing part two of "The Right Fight" series, Pastor Ken DeChant dives into Ephesians 6:18 to uncover the primary way believers stand firm against spiritual opposition: prayer. Through the vivid illustration of a soldier’s comms system, Pastor Ken emphasizes that prayer isn't merely preparation for the battle—prayer is the battle. When we disconnect from our commanding officer, we end up…
Kicking off a brand-new series on spiritual warfare, Pastor Ken DeChant dives into Ephesians 6:10-12 to address the unseen battles every Christian faces daily. Life often feels like a constant struggle—whether it’s battling frustration at home, wrestling with lingering bitterness, or struggling to maintain daily spiritual habits. Drawing from C.S. Lewis and Paul's final instructions to the church…
Guest speaker Pastor Cornell Jordan (Lead Pastor of Metro Assembly of God in Youngstown, Ohio) delivers an energetic and challenging message addressing the crucial divide between nominal, "cultural" Christianity and authentic biblical discipleship. Unpacking Jesus’ bold instructions in Mark 8:34 and the story of the Rich Young Ruler in Mark 10, Pastor Cornell highlights that Jesus never hid the…
Preaching through Psalm 51, Pastor Ben Woodworth unpacks the raw, honest prayer King David wrote after being confronted for his deep personal failure. While David was famously described as "a man after God's own heart," his life proves that true devotion isn't about flawless performance—it’s about a heart that hungers for God’s restoration even in its darkest moments. Walking through David's…
Continuing through the book of Ephesians, Pastor Ken DeChant explores Ephesians 6:5-9 to address how our faith should transform our daily work life. In a culture that often separates the "spiritual" from the "secular," Paul's letter reminds us that there is a new way to approach our jobs, our supervisors, and our employees. By examining the biblical context of Paul's instructions to servants and…
Continuing our journey through Ephesians, Pastor Ken DeChant tackles the crucial relationship between parents and children outlined in Ephesians 6:1-4. In a culture overflowing with frantic schedules and superficial milestones, this message challenges parents, grandparents, and mentors to step off the fast-paced surface and establish a godly, biblical vision for the next generation. Unpacking the…
Continuing our verse-by-verse journey through the "New Way to Be Human" series in Ephesians, Pastor Ken DeChant dives straight into the heavy lifting of Ephesians 5:21-33. Stepping away from cultural trends that push us toward endless self-promotion, self-protection, and the demand for our own personal rights, this message exposes God's true blueprint for community and households. Unpacking what…
On this Father’s Day message, Pastor Ken DeChant steps into 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 to examine how the Apostle Paul intentionally loved and developed early believers "as a father deals with his own children." Rather than giving tools that break or gifts that fade, Paul outlines three lifelong gifts that every father—and every person of influence—can give to the next generation: Encouragement to…
In this transparent and powerful message, Keri DeChant shares her personal 21-year journey walking through clinical depression. Stepping in unexpectedly due to a last-minute shift in plans, Keri breaks down the isolation of mental health struggles by grounding them in Psalm 121 and Ephesians 1. She challenges the congregation to push back against the standard cultural and religious stigmas…