The Praise of His Glory
May 16 & 17, 2026
The Praise of His Glory
Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14
What is the true purpose of life? In this message from Ephesians 1:11–14, Jason Painter (elder) explores how God created us to glorify Him and enjoy Him forever. Far from opposing joy and worship, Scripture reveals that true happiness is found in living for the praise of God’s glory. This sermon challenges the self-centered mindset so common in our culture and calls believers back to a God-centered view of life, salvation, and identity. Through powerful illustrations, deep Biblical truth, and practical application, you will be encouraged to see how every spiritual blessing “In Him” leads us to awe, worship, joy, and purpose.
The Praise of His Glory
Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14
What is the true purpose of life? In this message from Ephesians 1:11–14, Jason Painter (elder) explores how God created us to glorify Him and enjoy Him forever. Far from opposing joy and worship, Scripture reveals that true happiness is found in living for the praise of God’s glory. This sermon challenges the self-centered mindset so common in our culture and calls believers back to a God-centered view of life, salvation, and identity. Through powerful illustrations, deep Biblical truth, and practical application, you will be encouraged to see how every spiritual blessing “In Him” leads us to awe, worship, joy, and purpose.
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January
Solomon Thought About Life | Jan 4 | Lesson #3 | 12Let's Memorize the Books of the BibleSunday Focus – God Speaks from HeavenMessage Takeaways - God Speaks from HeavenHeard On Sunday - Unveiling Revelation: A Journey Through ScriptureBecause You Give - Thank you, from Alameda StudentsThe Queen of Sheba Visited Solomon | Jan 11 | Lesson #4 | 12Sunday Focus – A Vision of the Glorified ChristMessage Takeaways - A Vision of the Glorified ChristHeard On Sunday - A Vision of the Glorified ChristWisdom Of God's People | Jan 18 | Lesson #5 | 12Sunday Focus – Sanctity of LifeMessage Takeaways - Sanctity of LifeHeard On Sunday - Created in His Image: Understanding the Sanctity of LifeFamily Sunday | Jan 25Project Nehemiah - January 22nd UpdateSunday Focus – A Church That Doesn’t Love JesusMessage Takeaways - A Church That Doesn’t Love JesusHeard On Sunday - The Church That Lost Its First Love: A Journey Back to Passionate FaithA Kingdom Divided | Feb 1 | Lesson #1 | 13
February
Message Takeaways - Being Martyrs for JesusSunday Focus – Being Martyrs for JesusHeard On Sunday -The Blood of Martyrs: Finding Strength in SufferingIsrael's Evil Kings | Feb 8 | Lesson #2 | 13Message Takeaways - A Church That Compromises the TruthSunday Focus – A Church that Compromises the TruthHeard On Sunday -The Deadly Poison of Compromise: A Wake-Up Call for the Modern ChurchElijah Confronted Ahab | Feb 15 | Lesson #3 | 13Sunday Focus – The Jezebel ChurchMessage Takeaways - The Jezebel ChurchHeard On Sunday -The Danger of Tolerating Jezebel: A Call to Truth and HolinessProject Nehemiah - February 19, 2026 UpdateSunday Focus – An Autopsy of a Dead ChurchMessage Takeaways - An Autopsy of a Dead ChurchHeard On Sunday - The Autopsy of a Dead ChurchThe Reign of Ahab | March 1 | Lesson #4 | 13
March
Message Takeaways - A Church that Embraces the Great CommissionSunday Focus – A Church that Embraces the Great CommissionHeard On Sunday - The Power of Passion: Lessons from the Church in PhiladelphiaMessage Takeaways - A Church that Nauseates GodElisha the Prophet | March 8 | Lesson #1 | 14Jonah, Prophet to Ninevah | March 15 | Lesson #2 | 14A Vision of Flourishing | The FORGEHeard On Sunday - The Danger of Spiritual LukewarmnessOur King is Holy! The Holiness of GodHeard On Sunday - The Holiness of God: Understanding What It Means to Stand in Awe Empowering Families | The FORGEHosea, Prophet to Isreal | March 22 | Lesson #3 | 14Praise to the King of Creation!Message Takeaways - Praise to the King of CreationThe Throne Room of Heaven: A Glimpse Beyond the VeilFamily Sunday | March 29Real Community Insight | The FORGEProject Nehemiah - RHC Transition SchedulePalm SundayMessage Takeaways - The Lamb is InspectedEaster Family ResourcesHeard On Sunday - The Perfect Lamb: Understanding Jesus’ Final Days Before the Cross
April
Project Nehemiah - Elvis Has Left the Building RHC In the NewsEaster Sunday - Resurrection DayMessage Takeaways - The Truth of the ResurrectionHeard On Sunday -The Unfiltered Power of the Risen ChristThe Northern Kingdom Was Destroyed | April 12 A Powerful and Practical Partnership | The FORGEEaster Sunday - The Lion, the Lamb, and the WorldMessage Takeaways - The Lion, the Lamb, and the WorldProject Nehemiah - Thankful for the past and looking toward the future!Heard On Sunday - The Whole World in His HandsFamily Sunday & Open House | April 19First Day at the New RHC - When God Moves YouMessage Takeaways - When God Moves You!Heard On Sunday - When God Moves YouFamily Sunday | April 26Message Takeaways - Faith Endures in a World Under JudgmentThe Four Horsemen of the ApocalypseWe need your input - Community Survey | The FORGE Heard On Sunday -The Four Horsemen: Understanding God's Sovereignty in a Broken World
May
Judah's Good Kings | May 3The Wrath of the LambMessage Takeaways - The Wrath of the Lamb — Standing Before the Sovereign JudgeAlpha & Omega Outfitters Sneak Peak | The FORGEProphets to Judah | May 10Heard On Sunday - The Wrath of the Lamb: Understanding the Fullness of JesusMessage Takeaways - The Lamb Shepherds the Nations The Lamb Shepherds the NationsThe Seal of the Living God: Finding Security in an Uncertain WorldGod Promised a New Covenant | May 17Message Takeaways - The Praise of His GloryThe Praise of His GloryStop Chasing Purpose — You Already Have OneJudah Was Taken Captive | May 24Check Us Out On Social | The FORGEThe Antichrist of Legalism