What does it mean to be blessed to be a blessing? What does it look like to bless those who curse you? It's easy to get caught into the dog-eat-dog world we live in or to allow bitterness to control our speech. Jesus calls and empowers us to a different life though. Pastor Ryan looks at what it means to have a lifestyle of blessing in part 7 of our series through the book of 1 Peter.
Part 7: Living Blessing
Anchored to a Lifestyle of Blessing
November 1, 2020 • Ryan Oddo
Part 10: Living Humbly
November 22, 2020 • Sean Thompson
Humility is a highly touted virtue that is impossible to walk out in our own ability. It's often confused with self deprecation, but true humility isn't about thinking less of ourselves. True humility is about the willingness to submit to authorities placed over us and to ultimately submit to the will of God, trusting in His goodness and faithfulness when we don't understand the moment. It demands that we look to God and anchor to His strength to empower us to trust and to see us through to the other side.
Part 9: Living Accountably
November 15, 2020 • Ryan Oddo
It's always helpful to know what's expected of us. Whether in it's in our personal or private lives, clearly stated expectations are critical to healthy relationships. The same is true as we cultivate our relationship with God. Fortunately, He has made His expectations clear. Pastor Ryan goes through 1 Peter 4 and looks at what it means to be Christians, living lives that are accountable to Jesus Christ and understanding what it is that God expects from us despite a world that rejects Him and His ways.