Grace Church Southern Pines

The Kindness of God | Hector Ortiz

06.14.2026 Part of God’s character is defined by kindness—His goodness and mercy in action. By choosing the single forbidden tree over God’s abundant provision, humanity succumbed to the enemy’s deception, trading divine good for a sinful nature and breaking their spiritual connection with God despite being sovereignly gifted with the freedom of choice. Though they were deceived and fell into sin, God’s grace provided a rescue plan. Through Jesus’s sacrifice, we are forgiven, justified, and reconciled by faith, not works. This free gift replaces our sinful nature with a new spirit, restoring our relationship with God. By strengthening ourselves through meditation on God’s free gift, we can effectively manage our households and disciple others, faithfully stewarding His blessings to fill our cities with Jesus for His glory. You can find this weeks sermon notes and groups guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides [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 [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 [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 [https://www.gracechurchsp.org] Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp [https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp] Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus

The God-Centered God | Dan Lyle

06.07.2026 This week marks the beginning of a new sermon series where we’ll be examining the Character of God. There are no greater questions that we can ask than, “Who is God, and how can I relate to Him?” Throughout this series we’ll hear from different pastors, addressing God’s kindness, love, compassion, fatherliness, generosity, justice, presence, and His very good news. Today we are asking the question, “What is the chief and highest end of God?” His highest, most pinnacle pursuit may not be what we expect, but it’s certainly very good for us. Let’s lean in and discover more about God together. You can find this weeks sermon notes and groups guide here: https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/sermon-guides [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 [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 [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 [https://www.gracechurchsp.org] Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp [https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp] Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus

Baptism Weekend The Changed Life

May 31, 2026 Sermon Summary Baptism is an important step of obedience that shows others we personally trust Jesus for our salvation. Jesus was baptized when He was on the earth, and we do this to follow His example. When Christians are baptized, they are immersed in water to identify with Jesus in His death, and when brought out of the water, they identify with His resurrection. We believe that water baptism is an outward declaration of an inward transformation. The declaration is threefold: you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are beginning a changed life in Christ, and you are part of God’s family. You can find this weeks sermon notes and groups guide here: Baptism is an important step of obedience that shows others we personally trust Jesus for our salvation. Jesus was baptized when He was on the earth, and we do this to follow His example. When Christians are baptized, they are immersed in water to identify with Jesus in His death, and when brought out of the water, they identify with His resurrection. We believe that water baptism is an outward declaration of an inward transformation. The declaration is threefold: you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are beginning a changed life in Christ, and you are part of God’s family. 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 [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://gracechurchsp.org/resources/group-leader-podcast [https://gracechurchsp.org/resources/group-leader-podcast] 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 [https://www.gracechurchsp.org/] Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp [https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp] Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus

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 [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 [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 [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 [https://www.gracechurchsp.org] Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp [https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp] Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus

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 [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 [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 [https://www.gracechurchsp.org] Grace Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp [https://www.facebook.com/gracechurchsp] Grace Church Instagram: @gracechurch_sp #fillthecitywithjesus