The church is more than a place to come and worship on Sunday. It’s like an African safari, with real dangers and threats. Pastor Colin explains what this means for your relationships in the church.
New Destiny, Part 1
January 27, 2023 • Colin Smith • 1 Peter 5:1–10
What sins and flaws do you struggle with? What sins or flaws would you expect to find in any authentic Christian community? Pastor Colin helps us understand this, so we can have more realistic expectations of the church.
New Humility, Part 2
January 26, 2023 • Colin Smith • 1 Peter 5:5–7
Are you someone who ‘makes things happen’? Do you also struggle with anxiety? There is a real connection between anxiety and pride.
New Humility, Part 1
January 25, 2023 • Colin Smith • 1 Peter 5:5–7
Humility is a unique challenge for two groups of people: 1. Those who have high moral principles, and 2. Those who’ve experienced great success.
New Reality, Part 2
January 24, 2023 • Colin Smith • 1 Peter 4:12–19
Do you think your Christian experience is strange? Maybe you’ve been experiencing some difficulties lately. Pastor Colin talks about what the “normal” Christian life looks like.
New Reality, Part 1
January 23, 2023 • Colin Smith • 1 Peter 4:12–19
What do you expect the Christian life to be like? Are your expectations realistic? What kind of life can you expect if you follow a crucified Savior? Pastor Colin talks about the kind of expectations the Bible gives us.
New Urgency, Part 2
January 20, 2023 • Colin Smith • 1 Peter 4:1–11
When are you going to start living for Christ? Three clocks are ticking: 1. Your time, 2. Their time, and 3. Our time. Pastor Colin helps us discover what each has to say about how we are to live as Christians.
New Urgency, Part 1
January 19, 2023 • Colin Smith • 1 Peter 4:1–11
Are you willing to do what is right? What if it costs you something? Pastor Colin helps us discover what happens to our obedience when we’re ready to pay the price.
New Confidence, Part 2
January 18, 2023 • Colin Smith • 1 Peter 3:13–22
Are you surrounded by people who are highly resistant to the gospel? So was Noah. And God still used him as a model for how to share your faith. Pastor Colin explains some encouraging reason why.
New Confidence, Part 1
January 17, 2023 • Colin Smith • 1 Peter 3:13–22
A picture is worth a thousand words… but the gospel of Jesus Christ cannot be fully grasped through images alone. Pastor Colin explains what’s missing in our witness if we rely simply on images.
New Relationships, Part 2
January 16, 2023 • Colin Smith • 1 Peter 3:1–12
The Bible never says that we have to be perfect before God will listen to our prayers. But he sometimes chooses not to listen. Pastor Colin shows us why God sometimes presses the “mute” button on our prayers.
New Relationships, Part 1
January 13, 2023 • Colin Smith • 1 Peter 3:1–12
Many people are convinced that God hears every prayer, offered by every person, in every circumstance. But this is simply not true. Pastor Colin shows us when and why God presses the “mute” button on our prayers.
New Freedom, Part 2
January 12, 2023 • Colin Smith • 1 Peter 2:11–24
The impact of your life will depend largely on how you use your freedom. Pastor Colin talks about how Jesus used his freedom, and what that means for Christians.
New Freedom, Part 1
January 11, 2023 • Colin Smith • 1 Peter 2:11–24
What is freedom? By definition, it is having the ability to make another choice. Pastor Colin talks about how you can get more freedom in your life.
New Purpose, Part 2
January 10, 2023 • Colin Smith • 1 Peter 2:4–10
The gathered community of those who love Jesus are the only ones who can do this. Pastor Colin shows us it cannot be delegated to anyone else. Find out what it is.
