1 Peter
Living In Exile
Humble Pastors
June 24, 2018 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • 1 Peter 5:1–5
Today we continue our series through 1 Peter. Peter's letter is theologically weighty, yet simultaneously down-to-earth, and is filled fresh encouragements to wholehearted faithfulness while living in exile. In 1 Peter 5:1-5, Peter nears the end of his letter and directs his attention to the elders of the local churches to whom he writes. Jesus’ local churches will only be as healthy as its leaders. So, he gives six emphatic exhortations that are just as relevant today as when they were first written.
This is the True Grace of God
July 1, 2018 • Pastor Luke Davis • 1 Peter 5:6–14
Today we wrap up our series through the first epistle by the Apostle Peter. His aim throughout the letter has been to declare the true grace of God and have the church resolutely stand therein. However, God’s kindness to us may look quite different than we expect. As a good Father, though, He cares for us and is intent upon His children gaining His perspective so we might persevere.
Unsurprised by the Fiery Trial
June 17, 2018 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • 1 Peter 4:12–19
Today we continue our series through 1 Peter. Peter's letter is theologically weighty, yet simultaneously down-to-earth, and is filled fresh encouragements to wholehearted faithfulness while living in exile. Today, in 1 Peter 4:12-19, Peter offers his last major call to endure suffering for Jesus’ sake with faith-filled hope. Following Jesus can be a costly calling, so don’t be surprised by the fiery trial. But, it is worth it—He is worth it.
Living as an End-of-the-Age People
June 10, 2018 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • 1 Peter 4:7–11
1 Peter is an ancient letter written by the Apostle Peter, the beloved disciple of Jesus, between A.D. 62-63 from Rome, to churches spread throughout Asia Minor (modern day Turkey). His aim was to encourage them—and us—to stand firm (1 Pet. 5:12) amidst trials, persecution, and heartache in a world that is not our true home. Today, in 4:7-11, Peter turns his attention to how we should relate to one another as an end-of-the-age people.
Arm Yourself with Your Thinking
June 3, 2018 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • 1 Peter 4:1–6
Today we continue our series through 1 Peter. Peter's letter is theologically weighty, yet simultaneously down-to-earth, and is filled fresh encouragements to wholehearted faithfulness while living in exile. Today, in 1 Peter 4:1-6, Peter seeks to help us persevere through unjust suffering we may encounter, as followers of Jesus, by getting us to consider how to arm ourselves—by how we think about suffering.
Ascended Hope Amidst Heartache
May 27, 2018 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • 1 Peter 3:18–22
1 Peter is an ancient letter written by the Apostle Peter, the beloved disciple of Jesus, between A.D. 62-63 from Rome, to churches spread throughout Asia Minor (modern day Turkey). His aim was to encourage them—and us—to stand firm (1 Pet. 5:12) amidst trials, persecution, and heartache in a world that is not our true home. Today he helps us understand why it is better to suffer for doing good, than for doing evil (3:17)—because that is how Jesus achieved his victory. Unjust suffering is not the last word, so don’t give up; glory is coming.
A Countercultural Community
May 20, 2018 • Pastor David Parker • 1 Peter 3:8–17
Today we continue our series through 1 Peter. Peter's letter is theologically weighty, yet simultaneously down-to-earth, and is filled fresh encouragements to wholehearted faithfulness while living in exile. Today, in 1 John 3:8-17, we are going to look at three ways that the Gospel shapes us as countercultural community, even in the midst of evil and unjust suffering.
Godly Husbands
May 13, 2018 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • 1 Peter 3:7
Today we continue our series through 1 Peter. Peter's letter is theologically weighty, yet simultaneously down-to-earth, and is filled fresh encouragements to wholehearted faithfulness while living in exile. Today, in 1 Peter 3:7, Peter speaks to the husbands.
Godly Wives
May 6, 2018 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • 1 Peter 3:1–6
1 Peter is an ancient letter written by the Apostle Peter, the beloved disciple of Jesus, between A.D. 62-63 from Rome, to churches spread throughout Asia Minor (modern day Turkey). His aim was to encourage them—and us—to stand firm (1 Pet. 5:12) amidst trials, persecution, and heartache in a world that is not our true home. In chapter two (2:11ff), Peter shifts to describing how followers of Jesus should relate to the world. We’ve considered politics (2:13-17), unjust suffering (2:18-25), singleness (3:1-7) and, today, godly wives (3:1-6).
Unjust Suffering
April 22, 2018 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • 1 Peter 2:18–25
Today we continue our series through 1 Peter. Peter's letter is theologically weighty, yet simultaneously down-to-earth, and is filled fresh encouragements to wholehearted faithfulness while living in exile. Today, in 1 Peter 2:18-25, Peter calls us to be a gospel-forged people in how we respond to unjust suffering.
Politics in Exile
April 15, 2018 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • 1 Peter 2:13–17
1 Peter is an ancient letter written by the Apostle Peter, the beloved disciple of Jesus, between A.D. 62-63 from Rome, to churches spread throughout Asia Minor (modern day Turkey). His aim was to encourage them—and us—to stand firm (1 Pet. 5:12) amidst trials, persecution, and heartache in a world that is not our true home. Today in 1 Peter 2:13-17, Peter describes how we should relate to the world politically, in light of who we are.
A People for His Own Possession
April 8, 2018 • Craig Sturm • 1 Peter 2:9–12
Today we continue our series through 1 Peter. Peter's letter is theologically weighty, yet simultaneously down-to-earth, and is filled fresh encouragements to wholehearted faithfulness while living in exile. In our passage today, 1 Peter 2:9-12, Peter will pull back the veil of untruth to reveal the glory of Jesus' church as a God-created new people group of worshiping sons and daughters, set apart for His kingdom purposes by His eternal merciful love, for His glory and the joy of the nations in Jesus!
The Living Cornerstone
April 1, 2018 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • 1 Peter 2:4–8
He is risen! (And happy seventh birthday, DCC!) On Good Friday we gathered to remember Jesus’ death on the cross for the forgiveness of sin. Today, on Easter, we gather to rejoice in Jesus’ climactic victory over the grave through his resurrection. In 1 Peter 2:4-8, Peter reveals that Jesus is the living cornerstone of reality. By faith in him, we become living stones in his living temple that exists to display his worth, and announce his victory, to the neighborhoods of our city and the nations of the world.
The New Realities of the New Birth
March 25, 2018 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • 1 Peter 1:22—2:3
1 Peter is an ancient letter written by the Apostle Peter, the beloved disciple of Jesus, between A.D. 62-63 from Rome, to churches spread throughout Asia Minor (modern day Turkey). His aim was to encourage them—and us—to stand firm (1 Pet. 5:12) amidst trials, persecution, and heartache in a world that is not our true home. In our passage today, 1:22-2:3, Peter calls us to live out of the new realities that are forged by the new birth, through faith in Jesus.