Delight in Grace

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...

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...

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...

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...

Today, As we continue this sermon series titled How Free People Suffer,  Rich challenges us to reframe the way we view suffering.  He shows us from God’s Word that suffering is sacred. The apostles knew this about their own suffering.  After receiving a beating for sharing the gospel of Christ in Acts 5, the apostles “left rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.” ...

Listen as Pastor Rich unpacks 1 Peter 4:14-16 to show that suffering is a unique opportunity to engage in the highest purpose.

Today, As we continue this sermon series titled How Free People Suffer, Rich challenges us to reframe the way we view suffering. He shows us from God’s Word that suffering is sacred. The apostles knew this about their own suffering. After receiving a beating for sharing the gospel of Christ in Acts 5, the apostles “left rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. Liste...

Today, As we continue this sermon series titled How Free People Suffer,  Rich challenges us to reframe the way we view suffering.  He shows us from God’s Word that suffering is sacred. The apostles knew this about their own suffering.  After receiving a beating for sharing the gospel of Christ in Acts 5, the apostles “left rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.” ...

Rejoicing in the face of suffering seems counterintuitive. We might expect surprise, worry, fear, or anger in the face of hardship, but 1 Peter 4:13 calls us to rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. How do we rejoice when we share Christ's sufferings? Today Rich shares the confident expectation we can have that w...

Rejoicing in the face of suffering really seems counterintuitive.   We might expect Surprise, worry, fear, or anger in the face of hardship, but 1 Peter 4:13 calls us to rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.  But how do we do that?  Today Rich shares the confident expectation we can have that will lead to settled sat...