Five Lessons of Deleavening

Spiritual Growth Through the Feast of Unleavened Bread

This sermon explores five spiritual lessons drawn from the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the process of de‑leavening. It explains how removing leaven symbolizes the personal effort required to repent of sin, the need for help from God and fellow believers, the reality that sin can hide in unexpected places, and the fact that true cleansing comes from God alone. The message emphasizes that while physical obedience is important, it must never replace spiritual transformation, calling believers to ongoing humility, repentance, and heart‑level change.

Lewis VanAusdle is a pastor serving the congregations in New York City, New Jersey - North, and Hartford, Connecticut.