Pastor Jeremy Ward Galatians 5:22 True biblical peace is not a fragile ceasefire or the absence of conflict, but the deep, abiding calm produced by the Holy Spirit through the reconciling work of Christ. We see how peace flows in four directions: upward in peace with God through justification, outward in peace with others as Christ breaks down walls of hostility, inward in peace within as God’s Spirit quiets our conscience and steadies our hearts, and outward again in peace as a witness as believers display the gospel to the world. From the cross of Christ flows peace that reconciles sinners to God, unites the church, calms the soul, and strengthens our testimony.

Pastor Jeremy Ward John 15:4-11; Galatians 5:22 and selected verses Joy is more than a fleeting feeling—it is a gift of the Spirit, rooted in our union with Christ. It is the settled gladness of the heart that draws its life from Him. Building on last week’s message on God’s triune love, this sermon explores the theology of biblical joy: its source in Christ, its spiritual nature, and its enduring character. Scripture shows that joy is often experienced and appreciated in hardship—from Habakkuk rejoicing in collapse, to Paul and Silas singing in prison, to the Macedonians giving out of poverty. Though joy is a gift, our experience of it can be diminished by circumstances or sin. That’s why the Word teaches us how to guard, nourish, and strengthen joy through abiding in Christ, embracing trials, and preaching God’s truth to our souls. True joy does not flow from changing circumstances but from our unchanging Savior—who is always enough.

Pastor Jeremy Ward The Triune Love That Gives Life Galatians 2:20, 5:22; John 3:16 John 3:16 reveals the triune love of God—the eternal love of the Father, the sacrificial love of the Son, and the applying love of the Holy Spirit. Before the foundation of the world, the Father set His sovereign love upon His people. In the fullness of time, He gave His only begotten Son—not merely in the incarnation, but especially at the cross—where God’s holiness and love meet perfectly. The Son’s willing sacrifice satisfied divine justice while securing salvation for sinners, and the Holy Spirit applies that saving love—awakening the dead heart, enabling saving faith, and pouring God’s love into the believer’s life. We conclude with practical evidences of Spirit-shaped love: deepened assurance, worship prompted by grace, Christlike love for others, perseverance in trials, growth of all spiritual fruit, and protection from legalism and pride.

Pastor Jeremy Ward Why Personal Worship Matters Psalm 103 In this sermon, the importance of private worship is explored through three key truths from Scripture. First, from 2 Corinthians 4:7–16, we see that personal worship renews the soul with fresh grace each day, providing the spiritual strength we need to endure life’s trials and pressures. Second, Psalm 73:28 reminds us that personal worship reorients the heart toward God, helping us regain a right perspective when life feels confusing or unfair and lifting our affections toward eternal realities. Third, Romans 12:1–2, Exodus 8:1, and John 4:23–24 show that personal worship is required of God’s redeemed people—not as an attempt to earn His favor, but as a grateful response to what He has already done for us in Christ. This message calls every believer to make time daily for prayer, Scripture, and praise, knowing that private worship is the foundation of genuine faith, heartfelt public worship, and true communion with Christ.

Pastor Jeremy Ward I Peter 1:15-23; Titus 2:11-14; I John 3:2-3 Holiness is more than outward behavior—it’s soul health. In this sermon, discover how God forms holiness from the inside out: • Through truth, He purifies the soul. • Through grace, He reshapes our desires. • Through hope, He strengthens us to endure. Legalism tries to control the outside—God transforms the heart. A surrendered soul is a holy, healthy soul.

Pastor Jeremy Ward Finding Rest for the Restless Soul Psalm 62:1-8 When life falls apart, our first instinct is to fix what's broken. But Psalm 62 calls us to something better—soul-deep rest in God. In this message, we follow the exiled King David through betrayal, pressure, and heartbreak, and see how his trust in God anchored his soul. Learn how rest begins with silent surrender, how pressure threatens peace, and how real rest grows as we preach to our soul and pour out our hearts before God. Most of all, see how Psalm 62 points us to Christ—our true refuge and rest.

Pastor Jeremy Ward God's Marketplace of Grace Isaiah 55:1-3 In a world where everything has a price, Isaiah 55 opens with a stunning invitation: “Come… without money and without price.” This is God’s call to the spiritually bankrupt—to come not to earn, but to receive grace freely. In this message, we explore the four features of that divine call: the call to the empty, the cost paid by Christ, the question that confronts the heart, and the covenant that cannot fail. From Isaiah 55 and the shadow of Isaiah 53, discover the unfathomable cost Jesus paid and the glorious rest He offers. If you're thirsty for peace, hungry for truth, or weary from life—this is for you.

Pastor Jeremy Ward How Scripture Strengthens the Soul Psalm 19:7-14 The soul was made by God and for God—but sin broke that communion, leaving humanity with a deep spiritual hunger. Psalm 19 leads us through God’s response: His glory in creation, His grace in the Word, and His power to restore the soul. This sermon walks through David’s inspired meditation, showing how Scripture does what nothing else can: it converts the soul, clears the mind, cheers the heart, clarifies vision, captivates affections, cautions the servant, and rewards the obedient. The Word of God is not only truth—it is nourishment. Like a compass corrected, the soul realigns when it yields to Scripture. And every time we open the Bible with a heart to obey, our inner life is recalibrated toward the God who made us. Psalm 19 calls us not only to behold God's glory but to walk in the strength of His truth.