Grace Church Southern Pines

Grace Church Southern Pines

A weekly podcast from Grace Church, located in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Featuring sermons and topic based podcasts ranging from scriptures to parenting advice. For more information on our church's mission and beliefs, please visit: http://www.gracechurchsp.org

  1. 1D AGO

    Authentic Community and Suffering | ryan peterson

    May 24, 2026 In conclusion to our series on suffering, we look at the necessity of authentic community. We were never meant to endure life alone. Real community is not supplemental—it is essential. Not mere proximity to people, but a deep heart-connection formed through an intentional relationship. When the outer man is stripped away, and the inner man is revealed, and true connection becomes possible. As we share our hearts with one another, we experience the belonging we were created for. Through a vulnerable, authentic relationship, God breaks down the outer man and forms Christ within us. Step into the vulnerable world of authentic community—and together reap the strength, healing, and transformation it brings. You can find this weeks sermon notes and groups guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides To take a deeper dive into this message with Pastor ryan peterson and Dan Lyle, check out our Groups Leader Podcast: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/group-leader-podcast To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.gracechurchsp.org/give Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? —— Stay Connected Website: https://www.gracechurchsp.org Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus

    42 min
  2. MAY 18

    E̶x̶p̶l̶a̶i̶n̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶G̶o̶d̶ Encountering God | ryan peterson

    05.17.2026 SERMON NOTES This week we come to the climactic scene that the book of Job has been building toward: the powerful encounter between God and man. Job comes off the bench with a 2–0 victory over the enemy, exhausting rounds of discourse with friends, has his mind renewed for six chapters, and now is about to be humbled, silenced, and transformed by God. Out of the storm God speaks, leading Job through over 80 questions that expose the limits of man and reveal the mysteries of God. As God moves from the visible creation to unseen realities, the message becomes clear: if Job cannot govern creation, how could he comprehend the reality where God dwells? Yet God’s goal is not merely to inform Job, but to reveal Himself. Job moves beyond knowing about God and finally encounters Him. Revelation is God’s invitation to come closer and know Him personally. Beyond the suffering, the sin, and the storm, God wants us to know Him. This is eternal life (John 17:3). You can find this weeks sermon notes and groups guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides To take a deeper dive into this message with Pastor ryan peterson and Dan Lyle, check out our Groups Leader Podcast: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/group-leader-podcast To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.gracechurchsp.org/give Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? —— Stay Connected Website: https://www.gracechurchsp.org Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus

    29 min
  3. MAY 11

    Discrepancy Between the Reality of GOD and Our Low Experience of Him | ryan peterson

    May 10, 2026 There is a great disparity between the reality God offers us through the Bible and our limited experience of it. He tends to offer life, peace, joy, and a beauty that is unparalleled, or otherworldly. Yet we continue in the slums of this routine we call life, and don’t experience the fullness of what God is inviting us into. Why is that? In Job, chapters 32-37, we see a glimpse of our answer; we have too high a view of self and too low a view of God. Renewing our minds comes from humility. Seeing the Character of God humbles our hearts. This is the great adventure we will take through these six chapters of God’s majesty. Are you ready to enter the mystery and leave with more questions than answers? You can find this weeks sermon notes and groups guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides To take a deeper dive into this message with Pastor ryan peterson and Dan Lyle, check out our Groups Leader Podcast: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/group-leader-podcast To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.gracechurchsp.org/give Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? —— Stay Connected Website: https://www.gracechurchsp.org Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus

    39 min
  4. MAY 4

    The Function of Suffering | ryan peterson

    May 3, 2026 We are in our third installment of the book of Job covering the universal, yet unpopular, topic of suffering. Week one we discussed how God uses suffering and week two how we are to respond. This week we will explore the function of suffering. Does God have a design in suffering? Has God made provisions for such difficulties as sin and suffering through our relationship with Jesus? Yes! Suffering is designed through God’s grace to kill sin. When we understand what God is doing in the spiritual reality of our lives through things like suffering, we can submit to His plan and come out completely transformed to be more like Jesus from the inside out. You can find this weeks sermon notes and groups guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides To take a deeper dive into this message with Pastor ryan peterson and Dan Lyle, check out our Groups Leader Podcast: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/group-leader-podcast To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.gracechurchsp.org/give Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? —— Stay Connected Website: https://www.gracechurchsp.org Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus

    42 min
  5. APR 20

    Rejoice in Suffering? | ryan peterson

    April 19, 2026 Suffering is the shared language of humanity—never chosen, always felt. In this series, we look at Job, a man acquainted with its depths, to understand what pain reveals in our lives. Suffering is not random but should be viewed through the lens of God’s sovereignty. Difficulty is not an obstacle to be avoided, but rather an opportunity to better understand God’s character. Both joy and loss pass through God’s goodness—not to destroy us, but to strip away what is false, dismantle the old, and reveal who we truly are. Suffering, then, is not wasted; it renews the mind, strengthens the soul, and prepares us for what’s ahead. And when we see this clearly, we don’t just endure it—we rejoice in God through it. You can find this weeks sermon notes and groups guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides To take a deeper dive into this message with Pastor ryan peterson and Dan Lyle, check out our Groups Leader Podcast: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/group-leader-podcast To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.gracechurchsp.org/give Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? —— Stay Connected Website: https://www.gracechurchsp.org Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus

    46 min
  6. APR 13

    How Suffering Can Transform the Heart | ryan peterson

    April 12, 2026 There are certainly common experiences that we are all guaranteed to walk through in life. One we do not choose, but somehow finds all of us is suffering. If life is consistent about one thing, it’s delivering hard circumstances for us to walk through. The prevailing question, especially as disciples of Jesus, is, “Where is God in suffering?” In addition, a series of questions often arises as we face adversity: Why does God allow this? Why am I going through it? What am I supposed to do with suffering? Is this part of God’s plan for me? There are thousands of others, but no matter the question, when we think of suffering, humanity, and God’s involvement, we are drawn to the book of Job. For the next few weeks, we will look at how God orchestrates every detail of our lives for our good as we read through the book of Job together. Through suffering, we are being prepared for transformation—if our minds become renewed. You can find this weeks sermon notes and groups guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides To take a deeper dive into this message with Pastor ryan peterson and Dan Lyle, check out our Groups Leader Podcast: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/group-leader-podcast To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.gracechurchsp.org/give Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? —— Stay Connected Website: https://www.gracechurchsp.org Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus

    40 min
  7. APR 7

    Who Is This? | ryan peterson

    April 05, 2026 Once a year, people across America pack the church. For many, it’s a glorious day of crowds, beautiful outfits, full stomachs, and busy calendars. But for Jesus, seeing His Church filled is a reminder,“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 7:21 We are not tasked with filling seats, but with the more difficult privilege of filling our hearts with Truth. That Truth is a person, and He sets us free. Not everyone is willing to have their hearts open, transparent, and vulnerable before God, living in true authenticity. That’s the call in Luke 7: the woman who came to Jesus, pouring out not only an alabaster jar of perfume but her whole life to experience the love of God in His forgiveness. We ALL must answer the question regarding Jesus – Who is this? Our answer determines our eternity. You can find this weeks sermon notes and groups guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides To take a deeper dive into this message with Pastor ryan peterson and Dan Lyle, check out our Groups Leader Podcast: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/group-leader-podcast To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.gracechurchsp.org/give Fill the city with Jesus. This is the vision not just for our church, but for our people. The city is not just a physical location, but a collection of our family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. How can you bring Jesus to your city? —— Stay Connected Website: https://www.gracechurchsp.org Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus

    41 min

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A weekly podcast from Grace Church, located in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Featuring sermons and topic based podcasts ranging from scriptures to parenting advice. For more information on our church's mission and beliefs, please visit: http://www.gracechurchsp.org

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