Godly Parenting: Leading with Vision, Honor, and Discipleship
Shifting Focus from the Surface to the Core
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 foundational principles of Honor, Relationship, and Discipleship, Pastor Ken reminds us that passing down a legacy of faith isn't the job of a school system or a church program—it is a daily, intentional calling built straight from the family home. Learn how to ditch the standard behavior modification tracking, parent with a healthy balance of grace and truth, and cultivate a household environment where children don't just learn to obey rules, but ultimately learn to love and follow Jesus Christ.
Godly Marriage
The Counter-Cultural Posture of Bending and Serving
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 mutual submission, honor, and sacrifice practically mean through the ultimate standard of the Cross, Pastor Ken breaks down the vital, daily call for husbands and wives to step out of a consumer mindset. Learn how one simple, life-altering word—"Bend"—can completely rescue your relationships from conflict, realign your character with Jesus Christ, and make your marriage a living sermon to a watching world.
Three Gifts That Build
Encouragement, Comfort, and Challenge for a Healthy Generation
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 build confidence, Comfort to establish security, and Challenge to forge resilient character. Discover why the precise biblical order of these gifts matters, how to break performance-based or insecure cycles from your past, and what it looks like to start fresh today by mirroring the perfect pattern of Jesus Christ.
Light in the Dark: Navigating Depression with the Word of God
Recognizing the Lie and Declaring the Truth
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 surrounding depression, emphasizing that we must not sit alone in our battles. Whether you struggle silently, use medical and professional avenues like counseling, or support someone who does, discover how to recognize the deceptive voice of darkness and confidently speak the audible truth of who God says you are.
Worship
Singing with Grace from the Heart to the Lord
Continuing our series through Ephesians 5, this message picks up right after the command to "be filled with the Spirit." Pastor Ken DeChant explores how a Spirit-filled life naturally overflows into true, authentic worship. Moving past religious performance or mere musical preference, we dive into what it practically means to speak to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Discover how cultivating a heart of gratitude and singing to the Lord transforms our inner landscape and shapes a brand-new way to be human in a broken world.
Wild Faith
Putting Complete Trust in God Through Every Season
In this special Family Sunday message, Pastor Melissa Sawastuk and Pastor Keri DeChant co-lead a fun, interactive telling of the story of Noah to demonstrate what it means to live with "Wild Faith." True faith isn't just a quiet belief in our heads or hearts; it requires bold action, holy surrender, and active obedience. Discover what it takes to look past the distractions and opinions of culture so you can build and prepare, go all in and wait, and ultimately step out and worship the big, supernatural God who handles the impossible.
Speaking in Tongues
Demystifying the Spiritual Language of the Holy Spirit
Continuing our "New Way To Be Human" series, Pastor Ken DeChant addresses a topic that is often misunderstood or avoided in the church world: speaking in tongues. Moving beyond the two extremes of total denial (cessationism) and unbiblical disorder, Pastor Ken grounds the discussion in scripture to unpack the three biblical functions of glossa (spiritual language). Whether it's a language for spreading the gospel across cultures, a message for the body of Christ with an interpretation, or a private prayer language used for personal edification, this message is an invitation to lay down fear, seek Jesus more deeply, and welcome the full, drenching baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Be Filled!
Embracing the Life-Giving Power of the Holy Spirit
In this powerful message, Pastor Servando Valdvinos continues our "New Way To Be Human" series by unpacking the second half of Ephesians 5:18: "Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit." Moving from Genesis to Revelation, Pastor Servando explains how the Holy Spirit (Ruach in Hebrew or Pneuma in Greek) isn't just an optional addition to the Christian life—He is the very breath that gives us physical and spiritual vitality. Whether you feel like you are walking through a valley of dry bones or simply coasting on a low spiritual tank, this message is a vital reminder that God respects your choice and is ready to pour out His presence to overfill your cup the moment you remove the lid.
Five Extraordinary Women
The Hidden Heroes of Moses' Origin Story
On this special Mother’s Day message, Pastor Ken DeChant steps away from our ongoing verse-by-verse study to highlight five unique, heroic women from Exodus chapters 1 and 2: Shiphrah, Puah, Jochebed, Miriam, and Pharaoh’s daughter. Long before Moses ever confronted Pharaoh or parted the Red Sea, God used these extraordinary women to protect and preserve his life. Exploring themes of boldness, protection, presence, and compassion, Pastor Ken delivers a powerful reminder to every woman—regardless of their age or stage of life—that they are deeply seen, incredibly valuable, and absolutely necessary in the Kingdom of God.
Alcohol
Alcohol
Who or what is controlling you?
Continuing the "New Way to Be Human" series, Pastor Ken DeChant takes a deep dive into Ephesians 5:18. While the world often views alcohol as a harmless escape, scripture warns that drunkenness leads to "debauchery"—a literal loss of control. Pastor Ken reframes the conversation from "is it allowed?" to "is it wise?" by exploring how anything that regularly takes control away from us can derail our walk with Christ. This message isn't about shame; it's an invitation to a life of alertness, clear-mindedness, and true freedom found only in the Holy Spirit.
Opportunity
Opportunity
Redeeming the Time in a Broken World
In this installment of our "New Way To Be Human" series, Pastor Ken DeChant explores Ephesians 5:15-17. He challenges us to move from living "unwise" to living "wise" by being intentional and careful with how we walk. Pastor Ken breaks down the concept of Kairos—those unscheduled, God-given opportunities—and discusses three specific types of moments we must learn to "redeem": God moments, prayer moments, and serving moments. Discover how creating margin in our busy lives allows us to seize these opportunities and align ourselves with the Lord's will.
Walk in the Light
Walk in the Light
Living as a Conduit of God's Truth
In this message, Pastor Melissa Sawastuk continues our series "New Way To Be Human," diving into Ephesians 5:8-14. She explores what it practically means to "Walk in the Light," using the powerful imagery of a flashlight to illustrate how our direction, coverage, and filter affect how we reflect Christ to the world. Learn how walking in the light isn't about perfection, but about living differently so that others can see the truth and hope found in Jesus.
Jesus Won
Jesus Came to Destroy the Works of Evil
In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Ken DeChant addresses the fundamental question: Why did Jesus come in the first place? Beyond just being a good teacher, the Bible tells us that Jesus came for a specific purpose—to destroy the works of the devil and the spiritual brokenness we call sin.
Exploring Colossians 2, Pastor Ken explains how Jesus took our "record of wrongs" and nailed it to the cross, cancelling our debt and disarming the powers of darkness. Whether you feel weighed down by guilt or are searching for hope in a broken world, this message is a reminder that the resurrection is the ultimate victory. Discover how the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to give you a brand-new start today.
Decrease in Offense
In this message, Pastor Ken DeChant explores how to navigate the "deepest wounds" that often come from those closest to us. Drawing from the life of Joseph—who was betrayed by his own family—we look at the dangers of "offendiditis," a condition that hardens our hearts and steals our peace.
Discover how to break the cycle of bitterness by naming your hurt honestly, refusing to rehearse old wounds, and trusting God with justice. Using the ultimate example of Jesus on the cross, Pastor Ken shares how choosing forgiveness is the only way to find true freedom and clarity for your future.
Decrease in Fear
Overcoming Fear: The Story of St. Patrick and the Call to Return
In this message from Journey Church, Pastor Kenneth explores the true story of St. Patrick—not the one involving shamrocks and parades, but the one of a kidnapped teenager who found Jesus in captivity and later courageously returned to the land of his enslavement.
Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5, the teaching focuses on decreasing the fear of sharing one’s faith. You’ll learn how the love of Christ, a new perspective on others, and simple obedience can transform our "Ireland"—the places of past pain or current hesitation—into fertile ground for reconciliation and hope.
Beyond the Weight of Shame
Finding Restoration through the Blood of Jesus
In this powerful message, guest speaker and nurse Sam Magers explores the heavy reality of shame—what it is, what it does to our identity, and how it can be removed. Drawing parallels between the biological functions of blood and the spiritual power of the blood of Jesus, Sam illustrates how we are not just forgiven, but purified and restored. Using the story of the woman caught in adultery from John 8, she reminds us that God reveals sin not for our humiliation, but for our restoration. Learn how to surrender the "weighted vest" of your past and step into the freedom and calling God has for you today.