We live in a world filled with reasons to lose hope. Beyond the troubles we see around us, many of us carry our own burdens—physical illness, financial pressures, emotional pain, broken relationships, family concerns, and uncertainty about the future. In the midst of all this, Christians continue to speak of God’s goodness, sing His praises, and trust in His promises. This raises an important question: Is there still a reason to praise God when life is difficult and circumstances seem unchanged? In 1 Peter 1:3, Peter gives believers a resounding answer: yes. Our praise is not anchored in our circumstances, but in what God has done for us in Christ. In this sermon, we discover three reasons Christians can praise God in every season: because we have been born again, because we have a living hope and an eternal purpose, and because it is all a result of His great mercy.

Watch this sermon by one of our Elders, Elder Jojo Timay, on 1 Peter 1:3.