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“God is our universal charger, giving us healing and help when we need it: in every time, place and situation. His presence with us should be a distinguishing mark! We … Continue reading A Universal Charger for the Church 9-24-2022 → The post A Universal Charger for the Church 9-24-2022 appeared first on Living in Christ, Loving through God's Grace.

“While no one knows the date of Jesus' return, be forewarned the concept of an exponential function means that suddenly all the indicators will simultaneously spike–with blinding speed.” –Dwight Nelson, … Continue reading Is it Time, Yet? 9-17-2022 → The post Is it Time, Yet? 9-17-2022 appeared first on Living in Christ, Loving through God's Grace.

“Is God's vision for His kingdom still what drives our vision and our plans?” –Pastor Denny Grady The post FANAFI: Our Strategy for Ministry 9-10-2022 appeared first on Living in Christ, Loving through God's Grace.

“What does it look like to intentionally and collectively invite the Holy Spirit into the ministry of this church moving forward? What does it mean to invite the Holy Spirit … Continue reading Victory When One 9-3-22 → The post Victory When One 9-3-22 appeared first on Living in Christ, Loving through God's Grace.

“We are not called, as Christians, to displays of power and glory. We are not called to be the biggest and the best. God is not calling us to the same old, fallen kingdom dressed up to look more presentable. He does not want you to be a better version of you; He wants you … Continue reading Clash of Kingdoms 8-27-2022 → The post Clash of Kingdoms 8-27-2022 appeared first on Living in Christ, Loving through God's Grace.

“Each of us harbors misplaced affections that have led to disappointment, shame, guilt, or hurt of some sort. Jesus knows what we are longing for, and He invites us to put our trust in Him to satisfy our hearts' cravings. What are YOU thirsty for?” –Pastor Denny Grady The post Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places: Jesus the Fixer, Part III 8-20-2022 appeared first on Living in Christ, Loving through God's Grace.

“Have you ever waited so incredibly long for something, only to miss out completely on it, or be disappointed by what you finally received? Are there spiritual beliefs, or even superstitions, that keep you back from really seeing Jesus at work in your heart and life? What can deferred hopes and disappointed dreams teach us … Continue reading Getting Pulled out of Line at the Pool of Healing: Jesus the Fixer, Part II 8-13-2022 → The post Getting Pulled out of Line at the Pool of Healing: Jesus the Fixer, Part II 8-13-2022 appeared first on Living in Christ, Loving through God's Grace.

“This event, in the early ministry of Jesus, just might be a living parable–a most significant object lesson that defines the Messiah's purpose. Over and over again, Jesus uses a wedding to illustrate how the kingdom of God will come about, and how people are going to relate to it.” –Pastor Denny Grady The post Preventing a Wedding Disaster: Jesus the Fixer, Part I 8-06-2022 appeared first on Living in Christ, Loving through God's Grace.

“What does it look like to have this rich, fulfilling faith that reaches outside of our own wants and desires and actually looks for people's needs around us?” – Grant Wolters The post Faithful 7-30-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“How is your heart health today? Not necessarily how is the physical health of your heart, but that of your heart health in relationship with those around you? As we will see in the book of Obadiah, sometimes the problem lies not in what we do, but in what we don't do.” –Pastor Devin Lilly, … Continue reading Matters of the Heart 7-23-2022 → The post Matters of the Heart 7-23-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“The kind of fire that Jesus longs for us to manifest and share is the fire of love for others in our lives. God works in ways that cause inner refinement through the presence of the Holy Spirit in our hearts. We need the fire of His spirit to fall on us–to be flame growers … Continue reading Let the Fire Fall 7-16-2022 → The post Let the Fire Fall 7-16-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“Would you know what to do if you got what you asked for from God? Are we even asking God the right questions? Real wisdom is given to God's people so that they can exercise it for the blessing and benefit of other people.” –Pastor Denny Grady The post It's All in the Ask 7-09-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“Today, as we contemplate the opening line of this anthem, we should continue to ask ourselves what else we are able to see in the first glimpses of that light? If the light that dawns is not strong enough or bright enough to reveal the faults that lie around the flagpole, then it is up … Continue reading By the Dawn's Early Light 7-02-2022 → The post By the Dawn's Early Light 7-02-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“In a world rocked by uncertainty and change, how can we be certain of anything–especially spiritual things? 1 John 5:1-6 reminds those who say “yes” to Him of three things: 1) We are children of God, 2) Christ died for us to atone for sin and was raised to life, 3) Children of God are … Continue reading What You Can Know for Sure 6-25-2022 → The post What You Can Know for Sure 6-25-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“How often does God tell us something that doesn't make sense to us at the time, and we brush it aside? God doesn't always ask us to do the things we're good at, or are comfortable with. As you surrender and respond to God's call on your heart and continuously choose to press into it, … Continue reading Perspective 6-18-2022 → The post Perspective 6-18-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Psalm 23 proclaims God's love ad His provision for us. The inclusion of the book of Psalms in the Bible fleshes out some very real components of what a relationship with God is like. Inspired confessions, complaints, prayers, praises, and thanksgiving are just some of the elements contained within the Psalms. Psalm 23 details the … Continue reading Psalm 23 6-11-2022 → The post Psalm 23 6-11-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“What does Christ's resurrection mean for us? We have a living Savior, still running with us in the grand old cause! God still works in us, and through us, if we will believe and choose to seek Him.” — Jim Skinner The post Believe it or Not 6-04-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“Would you classify yourself as having the heart of a soldier–a good soldier for Jesus Christ? Perhaps you haven't made that initial enlistment to become a follower. Jesus our Commander says that there is still room for you! Maybe there is something in your life that has caused you to lose your way, or even … Continue reading A Soldier's Heart 5-28-2022 → The post A Soldier's Heart 5-28-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“Once we know the will of God, will we do it, even if it challenges our comfort zone? By following God's directive, Phillip met the Ethiopian eunuch where he was, and a life was changed forever. God has specific salvation plans for each of us as we interact with each other–let's be open and willing … Continue reading Arise and Go 5-21-2022 → The post Arise and Go 5-21-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Whenever we embark on a new adventure with God, it is important to not let the journey veer off down side roads of discouragement, comparison games, prideful ventures, or distractions from the mission God has given. Staying in step with Him keeps us on the right track! –Pastor Richard Pinero The post Avoiding PBA 5-14-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“What God did for His people of old, and what He does for us now, have a lot of similarities. Are we ready for Promised Land living? After all, we love our “manna”! However, the Lord's goodness is equally present in the crops of the land if we have eyes to see and hands to … Continue reading Just Roll with It 5-07-2022 → The post Just Roll with It 5-07-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Dr. Martin Luther King said, “Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase; just take the first step.” Wherever you and I take the initiative to connect with God and with others, we are taking a step towards the Promised Land. His provisions are given to meet current needs, … Continue reading Standing at the Water's Edge 4-30-2022 → The post Standing at the Water's Edge 4-30-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“How does God create safe spaces for us? How do we create safe spaces for each other? One way is for our actions to speak louder than our words, and for our actions to match what we profess. Another way is to offer empathy and understanding with what others are going through: put yourself in … Continue reading Safe Spaces 4-23-2022 → The post Safe Spaces 4-23-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“At the moment of seeming defeat when Jesus died on the cross, came the supreme victory of our redemption. What happened at the cross changes everything! The resurrected Jesus is fully alive in a manner that prefigures our own future transformation that will take place at Christ's second coming. What difference does Christ's resurrection make … Continue reading Fully Open! Fully Alive! 4-16-2022 → The post Fully Open! Fully Alive! 4-16-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“God wants to break into every compartment of our lives–He doesn't want to be restricted to only one or two that we allow Him into. Just as we get dressed in our outward clothing every day, we are to put on Christ and His character as our inward clothing.” –Pastor Denny Grady The post Character Clothing 4-09-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Laughter is so much a part of the human experience. God has given us laughter for many different situations in life! Laughter is a part of his character, which is perhaps why it is so important to us, too. The Bible talks about many different reasons for laughter–and best of all, someday all tears and … Continue reading Joy in the House of the Lord 4-02-2022 → The post Joy in the House of the Lord 4-02-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

A sense of nostalgia can be heightened during periods of stress, hardship, and disappointment. It's human nature to be nostalgic, but maybe it's also part of a divine nature, as well; maybe it's something we inherited from being made in the image of God. Partaking in the Lord's Supper celebrates Christ's action on our behalf … Continue reading Our Nostalgic God 3-26-2022 → The post Our Nostalgic God 3-26-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we think shapes our lives! Maybe it's time to desire and pursue God changing our thoughts and minds so He can change our life.” –Jim Skinner The post What's On Your Mind? 3-19-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Health, money, talents, energy, knowledge, skill set, faith, time, integrity…the list of resources and blessings God gives goes on and on. How are we using what He has entrusted to us? All that we have is already His–He has just loaned it to us to be used for Him. –Pastor Denny Grady The post Can God Trust Me? 3-12-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Our world is rife with strife, stress, and “doomsday preparations.” What is our role as believers in times of crises and stress? How are we responding to the events around us? The answer to those questions depends on who or what we are trusting in! Trust is not a mere belief; it is an ongoing … Continue reading The Last Issue, for the Last Church, in the Last Days 3-05-2022 → The post The Last Issue, for the Last Church, in the Last Days 3-05-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The issue of trust is an important one to us. When we read God's Word, we realize how important it is to Him, as well. Over and over again, the Bible teaches us about trust, and gives numerous examples of people who chose to put real trust in God despite their situations. When all is … Continue reading Who Do You Trust? 2-26-2022 → The post Who Do You Trust? 2-26-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

When you have put on the full armor of God and are relying on Him–JUST STAND. Morning, noon, and night when you have done everything, and everything is Jesus–JUST STAND. –Chaplain Raiza Fernandez The post BULLETPROOF: Armored in Christ 2-19-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Why is there such resistance to Christ's tender invitation to open the door or our hearts to Him? Are we more enamored with our own wants and agendas? Are we more concerned with the criteria of the ones we are seeking than what we have to offer? As we accept the lordship of Christ, we … Continue reading Let My Love Open the Door 2-12-2022 → The post Let My Love Open the Door 2-12-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Partial obedience is not obedience at all, it's just convenience. Lordship settles the four “P” issues in our lives: position, permission, profession, and possession. Have we asked God to change the things within us that we are powerless to change in ourselves? –Pastor Denny Grady The post The Unbaptized Arm: Why Lordship is Necessary, Part II appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Who has the right to “my” life? Lordship settles the selfishness and humanism issue in our lives. The issue of lordship forces us to make a choice between masters–that of self or God. It's more than just what we say–it's also what we do. This week's sermon focuses on two issues that lordship settles: that … Continue reading Center Vs. Circumference: Why Lordship is Necessary, Part I 1-29-2022 → The post Center Vs. Circumference: Why Lordship is Necessary, Part I 1-29-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

What does it really mean to give God lordship over my life? Have I personally settled this Lordship issue? If not now, when will I? Am I willing to be made willing? The fact remains that if we don't trust God IN ALL, we don't trust him AT ALL. –Pastor Denny Grady The post Of Flies, Rings and Souls: What is Lordship? 1-22-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“Imagination helps us solve problems and create possibilities, and as children of God we carry a responsibility of reflecting what God is like. Our character improvement is an undeserved gift from God that we receive by faith, and requires us to use a sanctified imagination. Living as reflections of God's love is being like Jesus!” … Continue reading If You Could Only Imagine 1-15-2022 → The post If You Could Only Imagine 1-15-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

It's a special experience to once be dead and then revived-just ask Lazarus, Eutychus, and the unnamed man whose dead body touched the bones of Prophet Elisha in his grave! In similar manner, there's a big difference between just “putting in time” and experiencing true life and abundant living in Jesus! —Grant Wolters The post Revived–Are You Alive? 1-08-2022 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

So many “puzzle pieces” involved within the Christmas story! Such an omnipotent and omniscient God to orchestrate every single detail of this incarnation of Christ to Earth–first as a baby in a manger, and then a Savior on the cross. Thank you, Emmanuel, God with us! –Pastor Denny Grady The post Christmas Homily 12-25-2021 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

God used the sense of smell to make a point within the sacrificial system of how important those sacrifices were. In all of its forms, the sacrificial system pointed to the self-sacrificing life of Jesus Christ that led Him to the cross, where His blood was spilled and His body broken for all of us. … Continue reading What is that Pleasing Aroma? 12-18-2021 → The post What is that Pleasing Aroma? 12-18-2021 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Sometimes the only way to see what God is up to is to be silent, and watch, and wait. Four hundred and thirty years of silence take place from the time of Prophet Malachi to the Christmas story we find Matthew's Gospel. Yet, amidst the silence, God was working to bring about humanity's deliverance through … Continue reading The Sign of Silence 12-11-2021 → The post The Sign of Silence 12-11-2021 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Advent is the prelude to Christmas. Advent points to the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. Everything we have been taught about what happens at Advent, and what we believe this time of year, is to be a happy and cheerful time, right? From the book of Malachi comes a very different message … Continue reading The Prophet that Stole Christmas 12-04-2021 → The post The Prophet that Stole Christmas 12-04-2021 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

What do the following people in the Bible have in common: Miriam, David, Mary (Mother of Jesus), the 10th Leper? They all expressed unconstrained gratitude to God. God's goodness compels us to be unconstrained in our gratitude for His deliverance, for His affirmation, for His calling, for His healing, and for Jesus! –Pastor Denny Grady The post Unconstrained Gratitude 11-27-2021 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Throughout history God has continually inclined Himself towards humanity. God invites us to incline our ears to His law, not to become His people, but because we are His people. –Pastor Denny Grady The post Are You So Inclined? 11-20-2021 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

As sweet as homecomings here on Earth are, nothing will compare to the Final Homecoming with Jesus! What a day that will be! The post Homecoming 11-13-2021 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

A donkey can teach us some things about taking Jesus's mission forward. The question is–can we allow Jesus to take our donkey-like traits and transform them into ones that are useful for His kingdom? –Pastor Denny Grady The post Our Donkey Dilemma 11-06-2021 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Asking for help is something many of us avoid. However, faith is the catalyst for asking, and asking is the catalyst for healing. God invites us to come to Him and ask Him for what we need, trusting that He is the source of all good gifts and has the answer we need the most. … Continue reading Help Unwanted 10-30-2021 → The post Help Unwanted 10-30-2021 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

God's forgiveness of our sins is a free gift. God's forgiveness is not based on any perfection, performance, or progress on our part. He only requires our permission for Him to work in our lives. Forgiveness comes from God to us, and is to go out from us to others. –Grant Wolters The post And, As 10-23-2021 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“Spending time with Jesus is a sure way to keep your heart from becoming hardened by the stresses and challenges of Christian living. Those who don the cloak of Christ's compassion are best prepared to serve others when they learn this lesson of dependency early on.” –Pastor Denny Grady The post The Cloak of Christ's Compassion 10-16-2021 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

As human beings, we all have limitations. Thankfully, God does not have the same limitations that we do. In fact, the only limitations He has are the ones we put on Him by pushing Him away and choosing not to believe. There are no limits to what God can do with hearts and lives that … Continue reading Do What You Can 10-09-2021 → The post Do What You Can 10-09-2021 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.

“Jesus chose the simple and unaccomplished disciples to follow Him so that the love of God and the work of the kingdom would be undeniably evident in an unbelieving world. In the same manner, you and I make excellent object lessons of the depth of God's grace and the scope of His power.” -Pastor Denny … Continue reading High IQ Not Required 10-02-2021 → The post High IQ Not Required 10-02-2021 appeared first on Peachtree City Seventh-day Adventist Church.