Holiness, Hope, and Fear

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Holiness, Hope, and Fear

1 Peter 3:8-17

June 6, 2021 • Mike Schumann

In this video, Mike Schumann examines 1 Peter 3 and reminds us that we are called to represent Christ in this age, no matter what face. We ought to be prepared to speak of Jesus and proclaim the hope he has promised us.

We may encounter social unease or even harm for the gospel. We're not to be seek ought suffering, we're not to be looking for opposition, looking to pick a fight, for that would not fit with a gentle, respectful tone. But we are called to be prepared to speak, and we will, if we find ourselves to be so captivated by the unique, perfect, holiness of our Savior and the heaven-centric hope that he has promised us.

Be Alert and Sober-Minded

July 11, 2021 • Kenneth Ortiz

In this final sermon of the Living Hope series, Pastor Kenny Ortiz examines the last section of 1 Peter 5. He reminds believers that there is a future grace awaiting Christians, so let us guard one another to ensure that no one is devoured by the devil. We must be alert, and sober-minded, and cast our anxieties on God, because he cares for us. We learn that Christians will win our war against sin and the devil, but not because of our own will but because Jesus prayed for us and because Jesus died for us and because Jesus rose from the dead.

Shepherd the Flock Among You

July 4, 2021 • Joe Rigney

In this sermon, Pastor Joe examines 1 Peter 5:1-5 and, simultaneously, seeks to model for the congregation the exhortation found in the passage. In this passage the apostle Paul gives insights into the role of the elder and exhorts the elders to shepherd the people well. We are reminded that, ultimately, Christ is the chief shepherd, the overseer of our souls. Christ rules his church and governs his church and guards his church. He leads us and he feeds us. The elders are to model Christ for the people and lead them well and exhort them to set their hope fully on the grace that is coming and to rejoice as we share in Christ's sufferings.

When Christians Suffer

June 27, 2021 • Jonathan Parnell

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell examines 1 Peter 4:12-19. In this passage, the apostle Peter returns again to the topic of suffering, which has been a major theme throughout this book, but here especially, in these verses, Peter dives into this topic with more detail. He gives us here the Christian perspective on suffering, and that’s what we’re going to look at today. This is a sermon on how to suffer as Christian.