Grace Church Southern Pines

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

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 [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 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 [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

Becoming Valiant for the Truth | Ben Goodman

April 26, 2026 Becoming Valiant for the Truth: Training for Life’s Challenges Life involves inevitable challenges, but Christ provides the foundation for overcoming them. Recognizing that TRUTH is the primary battleground of spiritual warfare, we must rely on spiritual training rather than standing firm in our own strength to recognize deceptive philosophies of modern culture. To become “Valiant for the Truth,” we must immerse ourselves in Scripture to renew our minds and depend entirely on the Holy Spirit for strength to prevail in knowing the TRUTH. 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