In this sermon, Pastor Will Medell emphasizes the importance of observing the Sabbath as a day of rest and joy, highlighting that it is a gift from God meant to remind us of our identity as His children rather than slaves to work and productivity. He encourages the congregation to embrace the Sabbath by disconnecting from daily responsibilities and trusting in God's provision, thereby experiencing true rest and joy.

Pastor Jim discusses the difficulty of observing the Sabbath in a fast-paced culture, defining it as an "absence of expectation and striving." He explains that true rest is achieved by first remembering God's nature and His works, which include His steadfast love and faithfulness. This remembrance, he argues, leads to a soul at peace, enabling one to truly rest and find victory, flourishing, and contentment.

The sermon focuses on Jesus's teaching that the greatest commandment is to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, explaining that this love isn't just dutiful compliance but stems from a deep affection and treasuring of God. This kind of all-encompassing love for God comes not from our own efforts but from understanding and appreciating God's immense grace and love for us first, as illustrated in the story of the sinful woman who loved Jesus much because she had been forgiven much.

Pastor Ryan discusses the significance of Jesus' cry on the cross, exploring how God forsook Jesus and its theological implications. The sermon emphasizes that God's separation from Jesus was necessary for salvation, not abandonment. Through divine interventions during Jesus' crucifixion, Pastor Ryan highlights the assurance that God does not forsake believers in their darkest moments, offering hope, repentance, and realignment with God for a future of salvation and joy.

The sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance as a pathway to healing and communion with God, highlighting that true repentance involves turning away from sin and towards God, motivated by His kindness and steadfast love. It draws from the story of Jonah and the Ninevites to illustrate how repentance can lead to personal and communal transformation, ultimately bringing healing to the land.

Pastor Ryan emphasizes that believers are meant to both enjoy God's unmerited grace and extend His glory to all nations. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 7:14, he encourages the congregation to embrace humility, prayer, and a constant seeking of God's presence as the pathway to revival.

This sermon reveals that genuine transformation is not achieved through human effort or transactional rituals but is a profound work of God's sovereign grace, which can redeem even the most prideful. By humbly accepting the seemingly foolish instructions of the Lord, like Naaman, we are freed from our self-reliance and are empowered to live a life that glorifies God and points others to His power.

This sermon reveals that the profound good news of the gospel is so transformative that it compels us to share it, a reality born out of our desperation for hope in a broken world. By embracing a healthy fear of God's sovereign power and a deep understanding of Christ's humble love, we are freed from a performance-based religion and are empowered to go tell it on the mountain to a world in need of this liberating message.

This sermon centers on finding supernatural joy in a world filled with pain by grounding oneself in three "marvelous works" of God from Psalm 98. These sources of joy are God's revelation of salvation through Jesus, His unwavering faithfulness to His promises, and the future certainty of His perfect justice.