Delight in Grace

Many of us are being pulled in so many directions with life’s challenges and responsibilities, it can be easy to put some areas of our lives on autopilot.

Verse 1 tells us that God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son.  God did not speak from afar, but drew near, through the person of Jesus Christ. Let’s listen in.

You cannot read the biblical account about Jesus and remain neutral.  In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis points out that based on the things Jesus said, you cannot simply call him a great human teacher.  “you can shut him up for a fool, you can spit at him as a demon, or you can fall at His feet and call Him Lord and God.”  Jesus demands a response.  Our text, Hebrews 1:5-14, reminds us tha...

Sermon series from Hebrews: You cannot read the biblical account about Jesus and remain neutral.  In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis points out that based on the things Jesus said, you cannot simply call him a great human teacher.  “you can shut him up for a fool, you can spit at him as a demon, or you can fall at His feet and call Him Lord and God.”  Jesus demands a response.  Our text, He...

Sermon Series: Hebrews You cannot read the biblical account about Jesus and remain neutral.  In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis points out that based on the things Jesus said, you cannot simply call him a great human teacher.

Sermon Series: Hebrews Today we begin a new series through the book of Hebrews titled The Supremacy of Christ.  Pastor Rich will be in chapter 1:1-4 as we look at God as the Great Communicator.  Verse 1 tells us that God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son.  God did not speak from afar, but drew near, through the person of Jesus Christ. Let’s...

Sermon Series: Hebrews Pastor Rich will be in chapter 1:1-4 as we look at God as the Great Communicator.  Verse 1 tells us that God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son.  God did not speak from afar, but drew near, through the person of Jesus Christ. Let’s listen in.

Sermon Series: Hebrews Today we begin a new series through the book of Hebrews titled The Supremacy of Christ.  Pastor Rich will be in chapter 1:1-4 as we look at God as the Great Communicator.  Verse 1 tells us that God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son.  God did not speak from afar, but drew near, through the person of Jesus Christ. Let’s...

Sermon Series: Hebrews Today we begin a new series through the book of Hebrews titled The Supremacy of Christ.  Pastor Rich will be in chapter 1:1-4 as we look at God as the Great Communicator.  Verse 1 tells us that God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son.  God did not speak from afar, but drew near, through the person of Jesus Christ. Let’s...

What if you could have deep satisfaction in your heart, even in the hardest circumstances?  What if our joy did not hinge on having what we want and being rid of what we don’t want in our lives? 1 Peter 5:10-11 reminds us of the truths that, when we fully embrace them, will bring that kind of joy and satisfaction.  The kind that we find only in the person of Jesus.  Let’s listen in.

What if you could have deep satisfaction in your heart, even in the hardest circumstances?  What if our joy did not hinge on having what we want and being rid of what we don’t want in our lives? 1 Peter 5:10-11 reminds us of the truths that, when we fully embrace them, will bring that kind of joy and satisfaction.  The kind that we find only in the person of Jesus.

What if you could have deep satisfaction in your heart, even in the hardest circumstances?  What if our joy did not hinge on having what we want and being rid of what we don’t want in our lives? 1 Peter 5:10-11 reminds us of the truths that, when we fully embrace them, will bring that kind of joy and satisfaction.  The kind that we find only in the person of Jesus.

What if you could have deep satisfaction in your heart, even in the hardest circumstances?  What if our joy did not hinge on having what we want and being rid of what we don’t want in our lives? 1 Peter 5:10-11 reminds us of the truths that, when we fully embrace them, will bring that kind of joy and satisfaction.  The kind that we find only in the person of Jesus.

In Christ, we have both a beautiful freedom and an unchanging security. But it is possible to live life unaware of these graces, like a freed prisoner still carrying around the ball and chain of his former life.  Today Rich shares 5 Habits we can develop to enjoy our freedom and security in Christ.

In Christ, we have both a beautiful freedom and an unchanging security. But it is possible to live life unaware of these graces, like a freed prisoner still carrying around the ball and chain of his former life.  Today Rich shares 5 Habits we can develop to enjoy our freedom and security in Christ.  1 Peter 5:6-9.

In Christ, we have both a beautiful freedom and an unchanging security. But it is possible to live life unaware of these graces, like a freed prisoner still carrying around the ball and chain of his former life.  Today Rich shares 5 Habits we can develop to enjoy our freedom and security in Christ.  Let’s listen to this message on 1 Peter 5:6-9 titled Security.

This series on 1 Peter is titled Live as People who are Free.  Today Rich looks at 1 Peter 5:5-6, pointing out our need for humility and submission within the community of believers.  What does true humility really look like?  And how can freedom come from surrender? And what are the blessings that come from Christlike humility?

This series on 1 Peter is titled Live as People who are Free.  Today Rich looks at 1 Peter 5:5-6, pointing out our need for humility and submission within the community of believers.  What does true humility really look like?  And how can freedom come from surrender? And what are the blessings that come from Christlike humility?

This series on 1 Peter is titled Live as People who are Free.  Today Rich looks at 1 Peter 5:5-6, pointing out our need for humility and submission within the community of believers.  What does true humility really look like?  And how can freedom come from surrender? And what are the blessings that come from Christlike humility?  Let’s listen in as Pastor Rich answers these questions from today’s...

This series on 1 Peter is titled Live as People who are Free.  Today Rich looks at 1 Peter 5:5-6, pointing out our need for humility and submission within the community of believers.  What does true humility really look like?  And how can freedom come from surrender? And what are the blessings that come from Christlike humility?  Let’s listen in as Pastor Rich answers these questions from today’s...

What images come to mind when you hear the word “leader”? The world’s leader seeks power and renown, and is lifted up based on talent, appearance, and cunning.  But1 Peter 5:1-4  portrays the biblical image of the leader as a servant. . Today, Rich unpacks the text to show how a leader must think and function within the church.  God’s Word presents church leadership as a weighty responsibility tha...

What images come to mind when you hear the word “leader”? The world’s leader seeks power and renown, and is lifted up based on talent, appearance, and cunning.  But1 Peter 5:1-4  portrays the biblical image of the leader as a servant. . Today, Rich unpacks the text to show how a leader must think and function within the church.  God’s Word presents church leadership as a weighty responsibility tha...

What images come to mind when you hear the word “leader”? The world’s leader seeks power and renown, and is lifted up based on talent, appearance, and cunning.  But1 Peter 5:1-4  portrays the biblical image of the leader as a servant. . Today, Rich unpacks the text to show how a leader must think and function within the church.  God’s Word presents church leadership as a weighty responsibility tha...

What images come to mind when you hear the word “leader”? The world’s leader seeks power and renown, and is lifted up based on talent, appearance, and cunning.  But1 Peter 5:1-4  portrays the biblical image of the leader as a servant. . Today, Rich unpacks the text to show how a leader must think and function within the church.  God’s Word presents church leadership as a weighty responsibility tha...

None of us looks forward to experiencing hardship in our lives.  It is human nature to avoid pain and look for pleasure instead.  Yet Christians who have faced adversity often speak of it as a time of deep growth in their lives- learning truths that they believe they would’ve missed in the ease of life.  In this message from 1 Peter 4:17-19, Rich shares four ways that God’s people can face hardshi...