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In a world that watches more than it listens, Christians are called to bear witness not only with our words but with our lives.
In 1 Peter 2:18–25, Pastor Dan teaches how our character becomes a living testimony of Christ—especially in suffering and injustice.
 
This sermon explores three powerful dimensions of Christian witness: 
Submission — the posture shaped by reverence for God
Imitation — the pattern shaped by following Christ’s example
Transformation — the power shaped by the healing work of Jesus
 
If you want to grow in Christlike character and deepen your witness in a watching world, this message will strengthen your faith and anchor your hope in the Shepherd and Overseer of your soul.
 
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What is the good life?
Our culture says it’s found in success, comfort, wealth, and recognition. But in 1 Peter 2:11–17, the Bible gives us a radically different answer.
 
In this sermon, Pastor Dan teaches that the good life is not about what you possess—it’s about who you belong to.
 
A life centered on God is built on two pillars:
 
1️⃣ A Life of Witness 
We submit to earthly authorities not because they are perfect, but because our submission is part of our witness to Christ. Freedom in Christ is not autonomy—it’s the privilege of serving God.
 
2️⃣ A Life of Worship
Only God receives our worship.
 
If you’re searching for meaning, purpose, or direction, this passage shows you where the good life is truly found: in Christ alone.
 
Join us as we walk through this powerful text and discover the life God designed for His people.
 
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Maricopa, Arizona 
Teaching the Word. Loving the People. Living for Christ.
 
 

In this sermon from Isaiah 28, Pastor Dan calls Grace Maricopa to examine the foundations we build our lives and ministries upon. Isaiah confronts God’s people with three timeless truths:
 
Comfort Becomes Collapse
Complacency dulls spiritual perception and leads to instability. When God’s Word becomes background noise, collapse follows.
False Foundations Always Fail
Anything we trust more than Christ—tradition, longevity, facilities, routines—will fail us. Christ alone is the immovable cornerstone.
Christ Builds What Lasts
Fruitfulness is never accidental. Ministry built on convenience produces weeds; ministry built on Christ produces harvest.
 
As our church prepares to build new physical spaces for worship and mission, Isaiah 28 calls us to build something deeper: trust, obedience, sacrifice, and a future rooted in Christ alone.
 
Join us as we commit to building a Christ‑centered future for generations to come.
 
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In this sermon, Pastor Dan teaches how God exercises His sovereignty through three distinct, God‑given spheres of authority: Family, Church, and Government. Each sphere has unique responsibilities, limits, and accountability before God. When these spheres stay within their God‑given boundaries, society flourishes. When they overreach, authority becomes weaponized and society fractures. 
 
Join us as we walk through Scripture—from Genesis, Deuteronomy, Ephesians, and Romans—to understand how Christians can faithfully navigate obedience, responsibility, and resistance in a world full of competing authorities.

Tithing — Worship, Sanctification, Support | Grace Maricopa Church Sermon*
 
Tithing isn’t about money — it’s about worship. 
In this message, Pastor Dan unpacks the biblical roots of tithing from Genesis 14, Matthew 23, and Deuteronomy 14, showing that giving is not a financial transaction but a spiritual act of surrender and trust. 
 
Discover how tithing: 
- Begins as worship and gratitude (Genesis 14:20; 28:22) 
- Reveals our hearts and priorities (Matthew 6:21) 
- Trains us to trust God’s sovereignty and provision (Deuteronomy 14:22–29) 
- Partners us in God’s mission (Galatians 6:6) 
 
📖 **Key Verse:** *Matthew 23:23* — “These you should have done, without neglecting the others.” 
💬 **Watch, reflect, and share** as we learn that tithing is not a financial issue — it’s a spiritual one.
 
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In this message, Pastor Dan unpacks how God’s mercy transforms identity. Once not a people, now His people — chosen, royal, holy, and possessed for His glory.
Discover what it means to live new by the power of the Word and let your life proclaim His excellencies.
 
🎥 Watch, reflect, and share this truth: your identity isn’t self‑made — it’s God‑given.

In this sermon from 1 Peter 2:4–8, Pastor Dan explores how the Word of God does more than inform us—it redefines us. 
You are chosen in Christ, built together as a spiritual house, grounded in the Word, and confronted with a choice about the Cornerstone, Jesus Christ.
 
Whether you feel insignificant, disconnected, or unsure of your place in the church, Scripture speaks with clarity and authority: 
You are a living stone, shaped and placed by God Himself.
 
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In a hyper-connected world, why do so many still feel alone—even in church? Pastor Dan Rogers reveals the surprising answer: real community and spiritual maturity both begin with God’s Word changing us from the inside out.
In this powerful message, you’ll discover how the Bible calls us to:
        -Lay aside malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy & slander        -Crave the pure milk of the Word like newborn babies        -Grow upward by tasting the kindness of the Lord
True relationships aren’t built on programs—they’re built on transformed hearts.If you’re hungry for deeper faith and genuine Christian community, this sermon is for you.
 

Why are people everywhere fascinated by the supernatural?
Because deep inside every person is the memory of a life we lost—and the longing for the life with God we were meant to have.
 
In this sermon from 1 Peter 1:22–25, Pastor Dan explores the first supernatural reality of The Power of the Word of God: Rebirth.
 
In this message you will learn:
Born for Purpose — Reborn to love with sincerity and depth
Born with Power — Transformed by the living and enduring Word
Born for Permanence — Rooted in the eternal promises of God
 
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June 07, 2026Grace MaricopaSermon by Pastor Dan Rogers
 

What does it truly mean to be redeemed?
In a world that softens and redefines powerful biblical words, “redemption” is often reduced to a feeling, a fresh start, or self-improvement. But Scripture presents something far deeper—and far more costly.
In this sermon from 1 Peter 1:17–21, we uncover the reality that redemption is not symbolic—it is transactional. You were not improved… you were purchased. Not with silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ.
In Part 2 of this series, we explore:
What it means that redemption ransom s life for life
The true cost of your salvation
Why Jesus’ death was substitutionary
What you were redeemed from—not just what you are saved to
How God planned your redemption before the foundation of the world
How redemption transforms the way you live today
This message is a call to see redemption clearly—and to live in light of its reality. If Christ gave His life to redeem you, then everything about your life is meant to change.
Key Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17–21