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Lounge- When Jesus Touches Our Life part 2 Forgiven

Today we dive further into Andrew Wilson's story and look at the deeper nuances and understandings of the forgiveness that Jesus gives us and how that affects our life! Hope you enjoy!

When Jesus Touches Our Life Part 2 - Forgiven

Today we dive in to this Sunday's message, When Jesus Touches Our Life part 2 over the subject of Forgiven. What does it mean to be forgiven? What does that look like in our life and are YOU an exception to the rule that God forgives? Andrew Wilson shares what being forgiven looked life in his story and Peej shares from scripture the details of God's forgiveness towards us. Grab some coffee and lets learn more about God together!

Lounge -Jesus Touches Our Life part 1

Today we will dive further in to Pastor Peej's testimony and the ultimate purpose that all believers have in Christ Jesus!

When Jesus Touches Our Life part 1

Join us today as we begin our new series When Jesus Touches Our Life. This series will explore biblical truths of Jesus by scripture and personal testimony of individuals of our church. Join us for a great time of learning more about God together!

A Walk Through the Garden

Today we dive in to our Easter Sunday service. What does the garden of Eden have to do with the resurrection of Jesus Christ? We are going to walk through the Old Testament leading up to a beautiful moment between Jesus and Mary and how it relates to us today. Hope you enjoy!

sermon - 1 Peter pt 3 Thriving and Suffering

Part 3 of our 1 Peter sermon series deals with the tension and relationship between thriving in our walk with Christ and the suffering that we may walk through in life. Hope you enjoy!

Lounge - 1 Peter Part 2

Today we dive further into the identity and submission to authority sermon from this last Sunday. What does identity and submission have to do with one another? What about instances such as Dietrich Bonhoeffer or the midwives in Exodus who seemingly defied the government? Join with us to learn about this and more in todays TDP Lounge podcast episode!

A Deep Dive into the Scriptures with Pastor Peej

Welcome to 'Dwelling Place,' a powerful sermon series by Pastor Peej. Join us as we embark on a transformative journey of religious faith, aiming to embrace our identity in Christ. Our discussions will center around the teachings of First Peter, exploring the profound impact of our Christian identities on our everyday lives and societal norms.
Learn how seeing ourselves as followers of Christ, chosen races, and royal priesthoods can effect our daily life. Understand how a Christ-focused identity transcends self-glorification and can bring about a significant change on a personal and community level. With insightful scriptural illustrations, this podcast helps clear the fog that often clouds our spiritual identity, providing a unique perspective.
Highlighted with passages from the second and third chapters of First Peter, we present an in-depth analysis of the value of humility and submission in a believer's spiritual growth. With a wise counterbalance for misconceptions and tensions surrounding our multifaceted identities, the sermon provides valuable insights. We discuss enduring sorrows, suffering unjustly, and gradually following Christ's path to a brighter future.
The episode also delves into the complex concepts of submission to authority and the reconciliation required when this authority contests personal character. Through extensive Biblical references, we explore the authentic countercultural lifestyle – not a fight against worldly standards, but a peaceful surrender to God's will.
Finally, we conclude with a crucial call to reflect, repent, and commit to a life glorifying God. Embrace the freedom in Christ that His sacrifice on the cross provides and use it not as a cover-up for unethical deeds, but as a beacon of holiness. Let the light of Christ's glory guide you as you live in the identity He has called each one of us into.

A Deep Dive into 1 Peter | The Dwelling Place Lounge Podcast

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Dwelling Place Lounge Podcast where hosts P.J. Jones and Ray Daniel, with guest speaker Brandon Apol, spark a fascinating discourse on the paramount role of attaining and maintaining our identity in Christ for an enriched Christian living. Brandon leads us through an intriguing journey into 1 Peter, unearthing the bedrock of holiness, harmony, and hope that forms our spiritual identity.
Beyond discussing the key highlights of 1 Peter, we focus on verses of hope and direction, from 3 to 12, and how they interlink hope and identity. This part of the conversation unpacks how a deeper understanding of these verses can consolidate our hope in Christ and spur us to lead holy, righteous lives.
We then shift our focus to the complex yet rewarding concept of 'suffering wisely.' Through a series of practical examples from everyday life, we examine the importance of how we perceive ourselves and how it influences our resilience in the face of trials. The section further elaborates on how bearing suffering with wisdom can engender an enriched life.
This episode also offers an open discussion on one of the tough challenges Christians grapple with today: the torments of depression, identity battles, and the illusion of victimhood. By exploring hiking and hydration as metaphors, we underscore the salience of God's grace as the ultimate savior from life's tumults over any self-care strategies.
Helping Christians to find a balance amidst sorrow, this episode powerfully zeroes in on the grace-infused resilience that can be accessed by aligning identity in Christ. Listen in, decode the power in striving for a Christocentric identity, and take away action points to guide your spiritual journey.

1 Peter part 1 - Identity That Leads to Change

Today special guest speaker Brandon Apol kicks off our 1 Peter series by diving in to identity that drives us to change and living in holiness, hope, and harmony. Dont forget if you are visiting Anchorage to come and check us out and have fun enjoying Christ together.