We look further at suffering this week. What are our expectations, and are we surprised when trials come? Who do we rely on through them? Nothing we struggle and suffer through is unique, and we are never alone. Peter challenges us through his letter to gather together and support one another, and rejoice in times […]
Category: Sermons
The Example of Suffering
We look this week at suffering. In the face of trials, how is a faithful follower of Christ to behave? Do we let fear of these troubles determine our responses? Instead, Peter challenges us to turn this fear over to Christ. The hope, and peace we have from Him will serve as a witness to […]
The Example of Submission
How do we live? Do we obey from a heart of submission to God? How does that change in times of trial, difficulty or hardship? This week we look at the apostle Peter’s guidance in these circumstances. Sermon text: I Peter 2:11-3:12 […]
The Living Stone
Where do we belong? What is it we desire? Through obedience to God’s word we find not only righteousness, but find the meaning of Love for Him and one another. Christ was rejected, but became the cornerstone. We belong to him, and He desires we live in obedience to Him and the nation He has […]
Living Hope
We look this week at first Peter, and tackle some of the difficult teachings that he addresses. […]
The Passion of Peter
We look this week at the life and ministry of Peter. We look at his passion and spiritual growth across his time with Christ. Can we, like Peter, take our eyes off of our circumstances, and have Passion for God and His hopes and dreams for us? […]
Truth and Grace (recap)
This week we go through a review of the “Grace and Truth” series. How do we handle Truth? How do we handle Grace? Many try to give all of one, but at the expense of the other. Christ showed us the way, being filled with both. Many who fear being too truthful, or too gracious, […]
Blessed are the Peacemakers
This week we go over the precepts of true unity, and finding peace. What is it that we are distracted by, that we desire, that brings conflict and division? How do we handle conflict? How do we find real peace and resolution? […]
Purpose, Process, Pillars
This week we review the purpose of the Church. What expectations does does Christ set for and from His church? Sermon texts: Ephesians 4, Acts 2 […]
In Christ
We review what it means to view the world as one who is truly in Christ. What is it we struggle with, or worry about? Do we truly believe that God has placed us in Him, and do we let that change how we see the world? […]