Are you waiting for your spiritual life to suddenly feel "abundant," or are you actively growing into it?In this message from November 23, 2025, Pastor Charlie Grimes opens 2 Peter 1:3-11 to show us that a fruitful life in Jesus isn't something we wait for—it’s something we cultivate.In "The Abundant Life Realized," you will discover:The Divine Power: How God has already given us everything we need for life and godliness.The Apple Tree Illustration: Using the lifecycle of a tree to understand how faith must root, branch out, and bear fruit.The Sequence of Discipleship: A step-by-step look at verses 5-7 (faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love) and how these traits build upon one another.If you want to move from spiritual stagnation to a flourishing, fruitful walk with Christ, this message will encourage you to "make every effort" to grow in your faith.Connect with Us: If this message blessed you, please LIKE this podcast and SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more Biblical teaching and encouragement.We’d love to hear from you: Which step in the "sequence of discipleship" do you feel God is calling you to focus on right now? Let us know in the comments!#2Peter #AbundantLife #SpiritualGrowth #Discipleship #ChristianSermon #PastorCharlieGrimes #Faith #Fruitfulness #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving

Are you feeling weighed down by life's challenges or searching for a source of lasting hope? If you need encouragement to stand firm in your faith, this message is for you.In "God's Abundant Victory," Pastor Charlie Grimes delivers powerful Biblical teaching from I Peter 5:6-11. This sermon, delivered on November 9, 2025, unpacks the promise that even in our struggles, God is working to restore, support, and strengthen us.Pastor Grimes explores three vital postures of faith that unlock God's victory in your life:Humility (Get Low): Learning to cast all your anxiety on God because He cares for you.Resistance (Stand Firm): How to remain sober-minded and alert, resisting the enemy, and standing firm in your faith.Hope (Look Up): Fixing your eyes on the "God of all grace," who has called you to His eternal glory.This sermon is for anyone seeking deep Biblical encouragement, a reminder of God's promises, and practical steps to find hope in life.Find Encouragement & Hope:If this message of Biblical hope encouraged you, please like this video and subscribe to our channel for more weekly sermons and teaching.We would love to hear from you. How did this message speak to your heart? Share your thoughts in the comments below.#BiblicalTeaching #Sermon #Hope #Encouragement #IPeter5 #StandFirm #ChristianSermon #Faith #HopeInLife

🐑 The Good Shepherd doesn’t just lead us—He invites us to lead with Him.

In this sermon on 1 Peter 5:1–5, Pastor Charlie Grimes reflects on Jesus as our Abundant Shepherd, the One who guides with grace and protects with love. But the call doesn’t stop there—we’re invited to become “under-shepherds,” joining Jesus in caring for the people around us with humility, courage, and compassion.

🕊️ Leadership in God’s kingdom isn’t about control—it’s about service. And every act of care becomes a reflection of Christ’s heart.🎧 Tune in for a message that calls us to shepherd well, love deeply, and walk humbly.

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