The Apostle of Hope

The Apostle of Hope 8, Part B

November 14, 2023 • Dr. Josh Moody • 1 Peter 3:8–22

When suffering comes, we are tempted along one of two lines. Either we end up believing God is not really in charge, or that he's not really good. How do we survive suffering?

The Apostle of Hope 8, Part A

November 13, 2023 • Dr. Josh Moody • 1 Peter 3:8–22

Why is blessing able to be found in the midst of suffering? Peter says it's because suffering provides the opportunity for greatness and doing what is right. Pleasure gives the opportunity for a pleasant life; pain gives the opportunity for a great life.

The Apostle of Hope 7, Part B

November 10, 2023 • Dr. Josh Moody • 1 Peter 3:1–7

Romance is great, but marriage can be hard work. It is very challenging for the husband—if he's doing it right, he is surrendering his self interest just as Christ surrendered himself for us.

The Apostle of Hope 7, Part A

November 9, 2023 • Dr. Josh Moody • 1 Peter 3:1–7

When you look at the popular portrayal of men in marriage these days, what do you think of? Wimps? Weak men? We don't like the idea of submission today, but we need to look at what Jesus really means by submission.

The Apostle of Hope 6, Part B

November 8, 2023 • Dr. Josh Moody • 1 Peter 2:13–17

If we submit to authority, we also make a positive statement about the core message of Christianity and the supernatural nature of what it means to be a Christian.

The Apostle of Hope 6, Part A

November 7, 2023 • Dr. Josh Moody • 1 Peter 2:13–17

Submission is not a bad thing when it's understood biblically. We need to remember that it is God we are serving. Our submission to human authority is an expression of God's moral order.

The Apostle of Hope 5, Part B

November 6, 2023 • Dr. Josh Moody • 1 Peter 2:11–12

In order to proclaim Christ, we can't be shut up spending all our time with Christians. Jesus wants us to get involved with people outside the church and live good lives among them.

The Apostle of Hope 5, Part A

November 3, 2023 • Dr. Josh Moody • 1 Peter 2:11–12

Holiness seems a little unreal and maybe a little intense. We think holiness is for monks or nuns. If we get too into God, it might prevent us from enjoying life. Sermons about holiness can seem like one long guilt trip.

The Apostle of Hope 4, Part B

November 2, 2023 • Dr. Josh Moody • 1 Peter 2:4–10

One of the great biblical truths is that when you come to Christ, you have access to God through Him. You have a priestly connection to Him and a priestly role of connecting others to Him as well.

The Apostle of Hope 4, Part A

November 1, 2023 • Dr. Josh Moody • 1 Peter 2:4–10

We hear of wars, bankruptcies, economic meltdowns, rescue packages, and massive federal deficits. So what are Christians to be like in the midst of a storm? How are we feel or act when such difficult things happen to us?

The Apostle of Hope 3, Part B

October 31, 2023 • Dr. Josh Moody • 1 Peter 2:1–3

Lack of appetite is a bad sign in the physical realm, but also in the spiritual realm. If someone loses their desire to eat, there's something not quite right there that needs to be addressed. So let me call you, brothers and sisters, to stir up your spiritual appetite and crave God's Word.

The Apostle of Hope 3, Part A

October 30, 2023 • Dr. Josh Moody • 1 Peter 2:1–3

The great mistake in considering how to grow as a Christian is to think that in order to become more spiritual or holy, we need to add something different on top of the gospel that we've received.

The Apostle of Hope 2, Part B

October 27, 2023 • Dr. Josh Moody • 1 Peter 1:3–12

Peter teaches about the great foundation that will not let you down. Whatever your insecurities, traumas, or difficulties, don't get diverted but build on this solid foundation. So when the storm comes, as it surely will, your house will stand and not fall.

The Apostle of Hope 2, Part A

October 26, 2023 • Dr. Josh Moody • 1 Peter 1:3–12

Peter gives advice and sets a worldview about God that shapes how we deal with the curveballs that come to us and helps us keep going in the right direction with a solid path for our lives.

The Apostle of Hope 1, Part B

October 25, 2023 • Dr. Josh Moody • 1 Peter 1:1–2

A lot of people get worried about election or think about it as some fatalistic, unfair action on the part of God. But really, the way election functions biblically, it gives us security and certainty, and therefore the motivating power of gratitude.

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