While the tendency is to respond to suffering with complaints, Scripture encourages us to rejoice instead. Suffering is unavoidable, but our response is supposed to be unusually hopeful.
How to Live in the End Times
November 24, 2024 • Travis Agnew • 1 Peter 4:7–11
None of us know when Jesus will return, but we know the time is approaching. As it draws near, discover the proactive priorities Christians should keep.
Everybody's Doing It
November 17, 2024 • Travis Agnew • 1 Peter 4:1–6
Our culture seems shocked and annoyed if Christians don’t join or support expressions of wild living. It is better to suffer for refusing temptation than it will be for those who embrace defiance.
Beneath the Cleansing Flood
November 10, 2024 • Travis Agnew • 1 Peter 3:18–22
In one of the most unique biblical passages, Peter explains that the Spirit of Christ has warned generations to repent. Only through Jesus’ sacrifice can we be saved beneath the cleansing flood.
Christian Civility Among Political Insanity
November 3, 2024 • Travis Agnew • 1 Peter 3:13–17
In a super-charged political society, our confidence is not in parties, platforms, or persons, but our hope is in Jesus. Prioritize your gospel witness in a hostile culture as you keep a clear conscience.
Blessed To Be A Blessing
October 27, 2024 • Young Ghun • 1 Peter 3:8–12
The immoral culture of today’s world puts pressure on us to put our selfish desires first. Scripture gives us clear instructions to respond to what is right and righteous if we desire to see better days.
Who Your Spouse Needs You to Be
October 20, 2024 • Travis Agnew • 1 Peter 3:1–7
When marital expectations are unmet, we often blame our spouses instead of looking to ourselves for any needed changes. Discover who your spouse needs you to be and make any adjustments necessary for a healthier marriage.
Jesus and Our Jobs
October 13, 2024 • Travis Agnew • 1 Peter 2:18–25
Our jobs will be difficult, but we don’t have to make them extra complex by misaligned behavior. Look to Christ as the guide for responding to challenging work environments.
Government and God's People
October 6, 2024 • Travis Agnew • 1 Peter 2:13–17
No matter how a government treats Christians, Scripture commands us to respond in God-honoring ways. God has made His will very clear regarding how we should respond to civil authorities.
Don’t Be a Hypocrite
September 22, 2024 • Travis Agnew • 1 Peter 2:11–12
If this world is not our home, we cannot give ourselves to every available temptation. The war against hypocrisy is important so that we don’t hinder others from seeing Jesus.
Why the Church Is Still Essential
September 15, 2024 • Travis Agnew • 1 Peter 2:4–10
Our culture recently debated if a church’s services should be deemed essential during times of emergency. We realize a church’s necessity through the Scripture and our experiences.
The Do's and Don'ts of Spiritual Growth
September 8, 2024 • Travis Agnew • 1 Peter 2:1–3
To see consistent spiritual growth, we must be careful to avoid interpersonal drama and pursue biblical truth. A failure to do either will cause spiritual stagnation.
Secret and Sacred Agents of the Kingdom
September 1, 2024 • Jerry McCorkle • 1 Peter 1:22–25
Many people stifle their discipleship due to complex relationships in a church or mounting questions regarding the Bible. Discover how you can handle both and not wander away from the faith.
God Expects Holiness
August 25, 2024 • Travis Agnew • 1 Peter 1:13–21
Since the gospel has transformed us, our lifestyles should alter significantly. God’s perfect holiness empowers and expects our personal holiness.
All of the Bible Points to Jesus
August 18, 2024 • Travis Agnew • 1 Peter 1:10–12
Peter realized that Jesus fulfilled all Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah. Looking back over the Scriptures, we realize that the gospel was always God’s original plan.
