Hope x Holiness
1 & 2 Peter
Perseverance
May 22, 2022 • Will Basham • 2 Peter 3:11–18
"Hope x Holiness" is our sermon series through 1 & 2 Peter. "Perseverance" is the sixteenth sermon in this series. Peter finishes his second letter by calling Christians to persevere. In light of Jesus’ imminent return, we should live holy lives that are marked by good works, knowing scripture, and pressing forward as citizens of heaven. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at http://hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!
Return
May 15, 2022 • Will Basham • 2 Peter 3:1–10
"Hope x Holiness" is our sermon series through 1 & 2 Peter. "Return" is the fifteenth sermon in this series. Peter reminds his readers in his final words of the promise of Jesus’ return, something that the false teachers were denying. In their denial of the second coming, they lived how they wanted and therefore, awaited God’s judgment. In light of the truth of the second coming, we see God’s faithfulness and His patience. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at http://hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!
Heretics
May 8, 2022 • Jeremy Ball • 2 Peter 2:12–22
"Hope x Holiness" is our sermon series through 1 & 2 Peter. "Heretics" is the fourteenth sermon in this series. Peter continues his discourse on false teachers and the judgment that God will bring upon them. God makes it clear that false gospels will lead to destruction and shows us in the true faith that we need to make sure we are overcome by grace, rather than sin. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at http://hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!
Judgment
May 1, 2022 • Will Basham • 2 Peter 2:1–11
"Hope x Holiness" is our sermon series through 1 & 2 Peter. "Judgment" is the thirteenth sermon in this series. Peter promises his readers based on scripture that false teachers will arise and sneak destructive heresies in with the gospel message. Comfort is found in history as God has always dealt with heretics and false teachers with his justice and wrath. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at http://hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!
Reminder
April 24, 2022 • Will Basham • 2 Peter 1:12–21
"Hope x Holiness" is our sermon series through 1 & 2 Peter. "Reminder" is the twelfth sermon in this series. Peter reminds his readers of the holiness they’re called to live in and also the hope of the return of Jesus. Peter references back to the transfiguration to look forward to the promise of the second coming. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at http://hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!
Calling
April 17, 2022 • Will Basham • 2 Peter 1:1–11
"Hope x Holiness" is our sermon series through 1 & 2 Peter. "Calling" is the eleventh sermon in this series. Peter writes a second letter to dispersed Gentile Christians and in his opening section he calls them to confirm their calling and election. God has sovereignly saved them by his grace so they should lean into that grace with holiness in their lives. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at http://hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!
Basics
March 13, 2022 • Jeremy Berry • 1 Peter 5:6–14
"Hope x Holiness" is our sermon series through 1 & 2 Peter. "Return to Basics" is the tenth sermon in this series. Peter ends the letter by teaching the saints the basics of Christian living. Peter is clear that all Christians ought to be humble, even in their anxieties. He warns them to be watchful for their adversary the devil, and finally to be together in support of the mission. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at http://hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!
Leadership
March 6, 2022 • Will Basham • 1 Peter 5:1–5
"Hope x Holiness" is our sermon series through 1 & 2 Peter. "Leadership" is the ninth sermon in this series. Near the close of his first letter, Peter gives an exhortation to pastors. Pastors should guide and shepherd the flock of God and be an example to the church in their conduct and leadership. The church should follow the loving leadership of healthy pastors. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at http://hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!
Suffering
February 27, 2022 • Will Basham • 1 Peter 4:12–19
"Hope x Holiness" is our sermon series through 1 & 2 Peter. "Suffering" is the eighth sermon in this series. We should not be surprised when we encounter suffering in our lives. We live in a fallen world full of people antagonistic toward the gospel. Peter reminds us that God is glorified in our suffering and we are sanctified in our suffering. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at http://hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!
Stewardship
February 20, 2022 • Will Basham • 1 Peter 4:1–11
"Hope x Holiness" is our sermon series through 1 & 2 Peter. "Stewardship" is the seventh sermon in this series. Peter continues his theme of hope and holiness, calling believers to not return to their former sinful lives. Instead, they should live in the grace they’ve been given, showing that same grace to others around them as stewards of grace and the gospel. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at http://hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!
Witness
February 13, 2022 • Will Basham • 1 Peter 3:8–22
"Hope x Holiness" is our sermon series through 1 & 2 Peter. "Witness" is the sixth sermon in this series. Peter continues in a common theme, acknowledging the suffering of many Christian Gentiles who are dispersed throughout the nations. He exhorts Christians to maintain a good witness and always be ready to defend their hope and faith. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at http://hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!
Marriage
February 6, 2022 • Jeremy Berry • 1 Peter 3:1–7
"Hope x Holiness" is our sermon series through 1 & 2 Peter. "Marriage" is the fifth sermon in this series. Peter continues to examine areas of our life where holiness is important. He moves on to the topic of marriage and gives us practical instruction on how husbands and wives should conduct themselves in a way that’s pleasing to the Lord. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at http://hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!
Reputation
January 30, 2022 • Will Basham • 1 Peter 2:11–25
"Hope x Holiness" is our sermon series through 1 & 2 Peter. "Reputation" is the fourth sermon in this series. Peter urges believers who are living in a predominately non-Christian world to live a life of submission and peace. Peter calls believers to model the gospel by resisting culture’s urges to sin and also being obedient to the government and masters. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at http://hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!
Church
January 23, 2022 • Will Basham • 1 Peter 2:4–10
"Hope x Holiness" is our sermon series through 1 & 2 Peter. "Church" is the third sermon in this series. Peter gives a theological description of what the church is: God’s called out people who have come to Him through Jesus Christ. The church is a spiritual house, made of living stones and holy priests. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at http://hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!
Holiness
January 16, 2022 • Will Basham • 1 Peter 1:13—2:3
"Hope x Holiness" is our sermon series through 1 & 2 Peter. "Holiness" is the second sermon in this series. Peter opens his letter with glorious doctrine of a living hope. He proceeds to call Christians living as exiles in this world to live a life of holiness, being set apart as witnesses to the gospel and servants of the church. If you made the decision to trust Jesus, or God challenged you in a specific way during this sermon, please let us know by contacting us at http://hello@newheightswv.com, so that we can celebrate and pray with you!