Delight in Grace

Perhaps you have heard the expression, “Don’t be so heavenly minded, that you are of no earthly good,” but a heart set on a biblical view of God is free and burning to love and serve others with abandon, just as the Lord Jesus did. A heart fixed on God is free to take risks to benefit others and glorify Him, no longer ruled by the drive for self-protection and self-preeminence. In 2 Peter 3:4-9, the apostle describes the character of God, calling His people to remember and reflect on who He is so that God can transform their hearts. Let’s listen to this message titled The Character of God

Perhaps you have heard the expression, “Don’t be so heavenly minded, that you are of no earthly good,” but a heart set on a biblical view of God is free and burning to love and serve others with abandon, just as the Lord Jesus did. A heart fixed on God is free to take risks to benefit others and glorify Him, no longer ruled by the drive for self-protection and self-preeminence. In 2 Peter 3:4-9, the apostle describes the character of God, calling His people to remember and reflect on who He is so that God can transform their hearts. Let’s listen to this message titled The Character of God

Perhaps you have heard the expression, “Don’t be so heavenly minded, that you are of no earthly good,” but a heart set on a biblical view of God is free and burning to love and serve others with abandon, just as the Lord Jesus did. A heart fixed on God is free to take risks to benefit others and glorify Him, no longer ruled by the drive for self-protection and self-preeminence. In 2 Peter 3:4-9, the apostle describes the character of God, calling His people to remember and reflect on who He is so that God can transform their hearts. Let’s listen to this message titled The Character of God

In 2 Peter 3:1-2, the apostle says he is writing the letter to stir up their sincere minds by way of reminder, that they should “remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior” Peter’s plea to God’s people is that they will remember. Why? God transforms human hearts through the continual encounter with the truth of His Word. Setting our hearts on what God has done through His Son, Jesus, and what He will do in the days to come will transform the way we view every challenge, every victory, and all the moments in between. Let’s listen to this message titled The Revelation of God.

In 2 Peter 3:1-2, the apostle says he is writing the letter to stir up their sincere minds by way of reminder, that they should “remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior” Peter’s plea to God’s people is that they will remember. Why? God transforms human hearts through the continual encounter with the truth of His Word. Setting our hearts on what God has done through His Son, Jesus, and what He will do in the days to come will transform the way we view every challenge, every victory, and all the moments in between. Let’s listen to this message titled The Revelation of God.

In 2 Peter 3:1-2, the apostle says he is writing the letter to stir up their sincere minds by way of reminder, that they should “remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior” Peter’s plea to God’s people is that they will remember. Why? God transforms human hearts through the continual encounter with the truth of His Word. Setting our hearts on what God has done through His Son, Jesus, and what He will do in the days to come will transform the way we view every challenge, every victory, and all the moments in between. Let’s listen to this message titled The Revelation of God.

In 2 Peter 3:1-2, the apostle says he is writing the letter to stir up their sincere minds by way of reminder, that they should “remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior” Peter’s plea to God’s people is that they will remember. Why? God transforms human hearts through the continual encounter with the truth of His Word. Setting our hearts on what God has done through His Son, Jesus, and what He will do in the days to come will transform the way we view every challenge, every victory, and all the moments in between. Let’s listen to this message titled The Revelation of God.

The Nature of LiarsAfter making some rather provocative statements, Jesus asked His disciples if they would turn from Him. Afterall, many in the crowd did. It was Peter who answered, “To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life!” Decades after that moment, Peter writes his second letter to believers, warning them about the dangers of listening to false teachers, teachers leading men and women away from the One with the words of eternal life, Jesus of Nazareth. What motivates false teachers to push people from Christ and why are many enticed by their teachings? From our text, 2 Peter 2:17-22, Pastor Rich shares a message titled “The Nature of Liars”.

The Nature of LiarsAfter making some rather provocative statements, Jesus asked His disciples if they would turn from Him. Afterall, many in the crowd did. It was Peter who answered, “To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life!” Decades after that moment, Peter writes his second letter to believers, warning them about the dangers of listening to false teachers, teachers leading men and women away from the One with the words of eternal life, Jesus of Nazareth. What motivates false teachers to push people from Christ and why are many enticed by their teachings? From our text, 2 Peter 2:17-22, Pastor Rich shares a message titled “The Nature of Liars”.

The Nature of LiarsAfter making some rather provocative statements, Jesus asked His disciples if they would turn from Him. Afterall, many in the crowd did. It was Peter who answered, “To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life!” Decades after that moment, Peter writes his second letter to believers, warning them about the dangers of listening to false teachers, teachers leading men and women away from the One with the words of eternal life, Jesus of Nazareth. What motivates false teachers to push people from Christ and why are many enticed by their teachings? From our text, 2 Peter 2:17-22, Pastor Rich shares a message titled “The Nature of Liars”.

The Nature of LiarsAfter making some rather provocative statements, Jesus asked His disciples if they would turn from Him. Afterall, many in the crowd did. It was Peter who answered, “To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life!” Decades after that moment, Peter writes his second letter to believers, warning them about the dangers of listening to false teachers, teachers leading men and women away from the One with the words of eternal life, Jesus of Nazareth. What motivates false teachers to push people from Christ and why are many enticed by their teachings? From our text, 2 Peter 2:17-22, Pastor Rich shares a message titled “The Nature of Liars”.

With so many voices seeking to influence, how do we know who to follow? The Bible warns against false teachers, but we can be easily deceived without discernment. Thankfully, 2 Peter 2:10-16 lays out for us the character of false teachers. Pastor Rich unpacks how effectively the passage describes lying voices around us today, and he warns us about the pitfalls we face when we entrust ourselves to lies.

With so many voices seeking to influence, how do we know who to follow? The Bible warns against false teachers, but we can be easily deceived without discernment. Thankfully, 2 Peter 2:10-16 lays out for us the character of false teachers. Pastor Rich unpacks how effectively the passage describes lying voices around us today, and he warns us about the pitfalls we face when we entrust ourselves to lies.

With so many voices seeking to influence, how do we know who to follow? The Bible warns against false teachers, but we can be easily deceived without discernment. Thankfully, 2 Peter 2:10-16 lays out for us the character of false teachers. Pastor Rich unpacks how effectively the passage describes lying voices around us today, and he warns us about the pitfalls we face when we entrust ourselves to lies.

With so many voices seeking to influence, how do we know who to follow? The Bible warns against false teachers, but we can be easily deceived without discernment. Thankfully, 2 Peter 2:10-16 lays out for us the character of false teachers. Pastor Rich unpacks how effectively the passage describes lying voices around us today, and he warns us about the pitfalls we face when we entrust ourselves to lies.

Because God is good, we can know with confidence that He will oppose evil. In 2 Peter 2:4-9, Peter warns that God will judge false teachers. How crucial it is that we guard against worldly ideologies! David Wells defines worldliness as a “system of values that displaces God and His truth from the world”, making “sin look normal and righteousness seem strange.” Embracing any way of thinking that distorts God’s Word is to choose a path that takes us away from our very lifeline, our source of life and meaning. It is no light matter to distort the beautiful gospel we've received. Let’s listen to this message titled: God’s Judgment on Lies.

Because God is good, we can know with confidence that He will oppose evil. In 2 Peter 2:4-9, Peter warns that God will judge false teachers. How crucial it is that we guard against worldly ideologies! David Wells defines worldliness as a “system of values that displaces God and His truth from the world”, making “sin look normal and righteousness seem strange.” Embracing any way of thinking that distorts God’s Word is to choose a path that takes us away from our very lifeline, our source of life and meaning. It is no light matter to distort the beautiful gospel we've received. Let’s listen to this message titled: God’s Judgment on Lies.

Because God is good, we can know with confidence that He will oppose evil. In 2 Peter 2:4-9, Peter warns that God will judge false teachers. How crucial it is that we guard against worldly ideologies! David Wells defines worldliness as a “system of values that displaces God and His truth from the world”, making “sin look normal and righteousness seem strange.” Embracing any way of thinking that distorts God’s Word is to choose a path that takes us away from our very lifeline, our source of life and meaning. It is no light matter to distort the beautiful gospel we've received. Let’s listen to this message titled: God’s Judgment on Lies.

In school you may have read the famous epic poem called The Illiad. In it, Homer tells of a brilliant ploy the Greeks used to break into the enemy city of Troy. They sent a gift to the Trojans, a massive wooden horse. But the gift was the downfall of the Trojans, for inside the horse, the Greek soldiers hid. The Trojans opened themselves up to the enemy, falling for this great deception. Our enemy uses similar tactics, though, doesn’t he? We are not tempted to believe lies that are blatantly false. Satan often wraps his lies in a cloak of truth. Peter addresses this very concern in 2 Peter 2:1-3. He warns his readers that false teachers will secretly introduce false teachings among them. Distortions of God’s revealed truth often water down His Word or deny key truths within it. Today, Pastor Rich lays out the damage such distortions bring to the one who believes them, and shares with us how to recognize and counter the subtle lies we encounter.

In school you may have read the famous epic poem called The Illiad. In it, Homer tells of a brilliant ploy the Greeks used to break into the enemy city of Troy. They sent a gift to the Trojans, a massive wooden horse. But the gift was the downfall of the Trojans, for inside the horse, the Greek soldiers hid. The Trojans opened themselves up to the enemy, falling for this great deception. Our enemy uses similar tactics, though, doesn’t he? We are not tempted to believe lies that are blatantly false. Satan often wraps his lies in a cloak of truth. Peter addresses this very concern in 2 Peter 2:1-3. He warns his readers that false teachers will secretly introduce false teachings among them. Distortions of God’s revealed truth often water down His Word or deny key truths within it. Today, Pastor Rich lays out the damage such distortions bring to the one who believes them, and shares with us how to recognize and counter the subtle lies we encounter.

In school you may have read the famous epic poem called The Illiad. In it, Homer tells of a brilliant ploy the Greeks used to break into the enemy city of Troy. They sent a gift to the Trojans, a massive wooden horse. But the gift was the downfall of the Trojans, for inside the horse, the Greek soldiers hid. The Trojans opened themselves up to the enemy, falling for this great deception. Our enemy uses similar tactics, though, doesn’t he? We are not tempted to believe lies that are blatantly false. Satan often wraps his lies in a cloak of truth. Peter addresses this very concern in 2 Peter 2:1-3. He warns his readers that false teachers will secretly introduce false teachings among them. Distortions of God’s revealed truth often water down His Word or deny key truths within it. Today, Pastor Rich lays out the damage such distortions bring to the one who believes them, and shares with us how to recognize and counter the subtle lies we encounter.

In school you may have read the famous epic poem called The Illiad. In it, Homer tells of a brilliant ploy the Greeks used to break into the enemy city of Troy. They sent a gift to the Trojans, a massive wooden horse. But the gift was the downfall of the Trojans, for inside the horse, the Greek soldiers hid. The Trojans opened themselves up to the enemy, falling for this great deception. Our enemy uses similar tactics, though, doesn’t he? We are not tempted to believe lies that are blatantly false. Satan often wraps his lies in a cloak of truth. Peter addresses this very concern in 2 Peter 2:1-3. He warns his readers that false teachers will secretly introduce false teachings among them. Distortions of God’s revealed truth often water down His Word or deny key truths within it. Today, Pastor Rich lays out the damage such distortions bring to the one who believes them, and shares with us how to recognize and counter the subtle lies we encounter.

In school you may have read the famous epic poem called The Illiad. In it, Homer tells of a brilliant ploy the Greeks used to break into the enemy city of Troy. They sent a gift to the Trojans, a massive wooden horse. But the gift was the downfall of the Trojans, for inside the horse, the Greek soldiers hid. The Trojans opened themselves up to the enemy, falling for this great deception. Our enemy uses similar tactics, though, doesn’t he? We are not tempted to believe lies that are blatantly false. Satan often wraps his lies in a cloak of truth. Peter addresses this very concern in 2 Peter 2:1-3. He warns his readers that false teachers will secretly introduce false teachings among them. Distortions of God’s revealed truth often water down His Word or deny key truths within it. Today, Pastor Rich lays out the damage such distortions bring to the one who believes them, and shares with us how to recognize and counter the subtle lies we encounter. Let’s listen to this message titled The Impact of Lies.

In school you may have read the famous epic poem called The Illiad. In it, Homer tells of a brilliant ploy the Greeks used to break into the enemy city of Troy. They sent a gift to the Trojans, a massive wooden horse. But the gift was the downfall of the Trojans, for inside the horse, the Greek soldiers hid. The Trojans opened themselves up to the enemy, falling for this great deception. Our enemy uses similar tactics, though, doesn’t he? We are not tempted to believe lies that are blatantly false. Satan often wraps his lies in a cloak of truth. Peter addresses this very concern in 2 Peter 2:1-3. He warns his readers that false teachers will secretly introduce false teachings among them. Distortions of God’s revealed truth often water down His Word or deny key truths within it. Today, Pastor Rich lays out the damage such distortions bring to the one who believes them, and shares with us how to recognize and counter the subtle lies we encounter. Let’s listen to this message titled The Impact of Lies.

In school you may have read the famous epic poem called The Illiad. In it, Homer tells of a brilliant ploy the Greeks used to break into the enemy city of Troy. They sent a gift to the Trojans, a massive wooden horse. But the gift was the downfall of the Trojans, for inside the horse, the Greek soldiers hid. The Trojans opened themselves up to the enemy, falling for this great deception. Our enemy uses similar tactics, though, doesn’t he? We are not tempted to believe lies that are blatantly false. Satan often wraps his lies in a cloak of truth. Peter addresses this very concern in 2 Peter 2:1-3. He warns his readers that false teachers will secretly introduce false teachings among them. Distortions of God’s revealed truth often water down His Word or deny key truths within it. Today, Pastor Rich lays out the damage such distortions bring to the one who believes them, and shares with us how to recognize and counter the subtle lies we encounter. Let’s listen to this message titled The Impact of Lies.

Mark Twain once said that the trouble with the world is not that people know too little, it is that they know so many things that just aren’t so. There is a barrage of opinions available to us. Plenty of voices claiming to have the answers. Where is your truth coming from? We want to know truth. We crave a higher purpose and an ultimate good- that’s part of being made in the image of God. Thankfully, God gives the truth of His Word- truth that transcends all boundaries, It is the truth for all people. A robust memory of His WOrd is vital to a meaningful life because, in it, He tells us who we are and why we are here. His Word tells us our greatest need and heaven’s most beautiful answer to that need. Let’s listen to this message titled Transcendent Truth.

Mark Twain once said that the trouble with the world is not that people know too little, it is that they know so many things that just aren’t so. There is a barrage of opinions available to us. Plenty of voices claiming to have the answers. Where is your truth coming from? We want to know truth. We crave a higher purpose and an ultimate good- that’s part of being made in the image of God. Thankfully, God gives the truth of His Word- truth that transcends all boundaries, It is the truth for all people. A robust memory of His WOrd is vital to a meaningful life because, in it, He tells us who we are and why we are here. His Word tells us our greatest need and heaven’s most beautiful answer to that need. Let’s listen to this message titled Transcendent Truth.

Mark Twain once said that the trouble with the world is not that people know too little, it is that they know so many things that just aren’t so. There is a barrage of opinions available to us. Plenty of voices claiming to have the answers. Where is your truth coming from? We want to know truth. We crave a higher purpose and an ultimate good- that’s part of being made in the image of God. Thankfully, God gives the truth of His Word- truth that transcends all boundaries, It is the truth for all people. A robust memory of His WOrd is vital to a meaningful life because, in it, He tells us who we are and why we are here. His Word tells us our greatest need and heaven’s most beautiful answer to that need. Let’s listen to this message titled Transcendent Truth.

Mark Twain once said that the trouble with the world is not that people know too little, it is that they know so many things that just aren’t so. There is a barrage of opinions available to us. Plenty of voices claiming to have the answers. Where is your truth coming from? We want to know truth. We crave a higher purpose and an ultimate good- that’s part of being made in the image of God. Thankfully, God gives the truth of His Word- truth that transcends all boundaries, It is the truth for all people. A robust memory of His WOrd is vital to a meaningful life because, in it, He tells us who we are and why we are here. His Word tells us our greatest need and heaven’s most beautiful answer to that need. Let’s listen to this message titled Transcendent Truth.

Plenty of people claim to have answers and solutions to our problems. Opinions are abundant wherever we look. But the Bible is different. It is, as D. Helm put it, the true and authoritative story of God as He enters human history. Biblical faith, far from being man-made, is a response to God’s self-disclosure. He has turned on the light for us through His Word. Scripture is reliable and trustworthy. It holds the answers for the greatest longings of our soul. Today we are tuning in to this message titled Written Authority. This is part 2 of the message first preached on August 6th, 2025 at GBC. It is part of a sermon series through 1 Peter titled Live as People who Remember.

Plenty of people claim to have answers and solutions to our problems. Opinions are abundant wherever we look. But the Bible is different. It is, as D. Helm put it, the true and authoritative story of God as He enters human history. Biblical faith, far from being man-made, is a response to God’s self-disclosure. He has turned on the light for us through His Word. Scripture is reliable and trustworthy. It holds the answers for the greatest longings of our soul. Today we are tuning in to this message titled Written Authority.

Plenty of people claim to have answers and solutions to our problems. Opinions are abundant wherever we look. But the Bible is different. It is, as D. Helm put it, the true and authoritative story of God as He enters human history. Biblical faith, far from being man-made, is a response to God’s self-disclosure. He has turned on the light for us through His Word. Scripture is reliable and trustworthy. It holds the answers for the greatest longings of our soul. Today we are tuning in to this message titled Written Authority.

Plenty of people claim to have answers and solutions to our problems. Opinions are abundant wherever we look. But the Bible is different. It is, as D. Helm put it, the true and authoritative story of God as He enters human history. Biblical faith, far from being man-made, is a response to God’s self-disclosure. He has turned on the light for us through His Word. Scripture is reliable and trustworthy. It holds the answers for the greatest longings of our soul. Today we are tuning in to this message titled Written Authority.

Plenty of people claim to have answers and solutions to our problems. Opinions are abundant wherever we look. But the Bible is different. It is, as D. Helm put it, the true and authoritative story of God as He enters human history. Biblical faith, far from being man-made, is a response to God’s self-disclosure. He has turned on the light for us through His Word. Scripture is reliable and trustworthy. It holds the answers for the greatest longings of our soul. Today we are tuning in to this message titled Written Authority.

In the United States, it is common to find a Bible in your hotel room or waiting room. Many of us have multiple physical copies in our homes and instant digital access to a plethora of translations on our computers or phones. But let us never allow this easy access to keep us from remembering what we hold- God’s self-disclosure. The words of our very Creator and Redeemer. In this message Pastor Rich lays out the prophecy and promises of God’s Word and the life-changing implications that come with them

In the United States, it is common to find a Bible in your hotel room or waiting room. Many of us have multiple physical copies in our homes and instant digital access to a plethora of translations on our computers or phones. But let us never allow this easy access to keep us from remembering what we hold- God’s self-disclosure. The words of our very Creator and Redeemer. In this message Pastor Rich lays out the prophecy and promises of God’s Word and the life-changing implications that come with them

In the United States, it is common to find a Bible in your hotel room or waiting room. Many of us have multiple physical copies in our homes and instant digital access to a plethora of translations on our computers or phones. But let us never allow this easy access to keep us from remembering what we hold- God’s self-disclosure. The words of our very Creator and Redeemer. In this message Pastor Rich lays out the prophecy and promises of God’s Word and the life-changing implications that come with them

In the United States, it is common to find a Bible in your hotel room or waiting room. Many of us have multiple physical copies in our homes and instant digital access to a plethora of translations on our computers or phones. But let us never allow this easy access to keep us from remembering what we hold- God’s self-disclosure. The words of our very Creator and Redeemer. In this message Pastor Rich lays out the prophecy and promises of God’s Word and the life-changing implications that come with them. Let’s listen in.

In the United States, it is common to find a Bible in your hotel room or waiting room. Many of us have multiple physical copies in our homes and instant digital access to a plethora of translations on our computers or phones. But let us never allow this easy access to keep us from remembering what we hold- God’s self-disclosure. The words of our very Creator and Redeemer. In this message Pastor Rich lays out the prophecy and promises of God’s Word and the life-changing implications that come with them

What would life be without the ability to remember? It would be chaotic and largely meaningless. Memory allows individuals to draw upon past events to frame their understanding and behaviorin the present. What we remember also provides a framework for us to make sense of the present and future. Peter calls God’s people to remember the gospel of Jesus as itwas accomplished in history because such memory provides stability, understanding, wisdom and hope. None of us can afford to leave remembering up to chance – like when a friend says to you, “If you happen to remember…” We learn from the Scriptures that worship is what stirs ourcapacity to remember the vital things. The Psalmist proclaimed,“Bless the lord, o my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Let’s listen to this message titled The Power of Remembering from 2 Peter 1:12-15.

None of us can afford to leave remembering up to chance – like when a friend says to you, “If you happen to remember…” We learn from the Scriptures that worship is what stirs our capacity to remember the vital things. The Psalmist proclaimed,“Bless the lord, o my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”

None of us can afford to leave remembering up to chance – like when a friend says to you, “If you happen to remember…” We learn from the Scriptures that worship is what stirs our capacity to remember the vital things. The Psalmist proclaimed,“Bless the lord, o my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”

None of us can afford to leave remembering up to chance – like when a friend says to you, “If you happen to remember…” We learn from the Scriptures that worship is what stirs our capacity to remember the vital things. The Psalmist proclaimed,“Bless the lord, o my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”

None of us can afford to leave remembering up to chance – like when a friend says to you, “If you happen to remember…” We learn from the Scriptures that worship is what stirs our capacity to remember the vital things. The Psalmist proclaimed,“Bless the lord, o my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”

Most Christians want to have a confident and compelling walk with the Lord. Simply knowing God’s Word is not enough to create such a walk. We must remember daily the truth He has spoken through His Word, abiding in Christ and keeping in step with the Spirit in the day to day attitudes and decisions. How encouraging that as we make every effort to follow after Him, God is completing the work in us, teaching us to be Kingdom People. Let’s listen to this message from 2 Peter 1:10-11 titled Kingdom People

Most Christians want to have a confident and compelling walk with the Lord. Simply knowing God’s Word is not enough to create such a walk. We must remember daily the truth He has spoken through His Word, abiding in Christ and keeping in step with the Spirit in the day to day attitudes and decisions. How encouraging that as we make every effort to follow after Him, God is completing the work in us, teaching us to be Kingdom People. Let’s listen to this message from 2 Peter 1:10-11 titled Kingdom People