November 23, 2025: Shepherding the Saints

2 Peter series message 12

Text: II Peter 3:8-13

Peter reminds us that though the scoffers scoff, Christ will indeed return and with that, God's judgement will be unleashed in the most catastrophic manner. In conjunction with this, our long awaited redemption will be realized as we will enjoy the new heavens and new earth. Peter is a faithful elder, shepherding believers in these compelling realities. 

November 16, 2025: The Scoffer's Delusion

2 Peter series message 11

Text: II Peter 3:1-7

Peter reinforces our need to be sober minded. Scoffers will come, mocking the notion of Jesus' coming. In doing so, they deliberately overlook the fact that God has already judged the world in the great flood, and will do it again with fire. 

November 2, 2015: There But for the Grace of God

2 Peter series message 9

Text: II Peter 2:10b-16

In the previous message, we saw that false prophets and teachers will be judged. Now Peter goes into detail about how these false teachers operate - while acting like a brother or sister in Christ within the local church. We have to be aware that there are wolves in sheep's clothing. Perhaps the greater danger is wandering from the truth of God's word and slowly becoming desensitized to the lies and even embracing them over time.

October 26, 2025: Consider This

2 Peter series message 8

Text: II Peter 2:4-10a

Do we think God's judgement on false teachers is idle or asleep? Is the Day of Judgement a man made myth? Consider the fallen angels, Noah's contemporaries, and Sodom and Gomorrah. 
Peter's treatment of false teachers and judgement is both jarring and extensive. Nestled in this passage is a precious promise for saints: the Lord knows how to save the righteous. 

October 19, 2025: False Teachers

2 Peter series message 7

Text: II Peter 2:1-3

Having affirmed the truth and the straightedge of truth, Peter now moves to his primary theme: false teachers. We must know the truth from error and how to arrive on the side of the truth. The concept of absolute truth is a hard one for this generation, and therefore crucial to address. 

October 5, 2025: Say it Again!

2 Peter series message 5

Text: II Peter 1:12-15

Peter employed strong language when describing gospel application in daily life. Before moving on, in our sermon passage he reiterates the centrality of the gospel and preeminence of Christ in the context of his pending impending martyrdom.

September 28, 2025: Are You Rich or Poor?

2 Peter series message 4

Text: II Peter 1:9-11

Peter exhorts us to intentionally develop seven qualities, he now addresses the one who lacks these qualities. We are exhorted to confirm our calling and election with the end goal of a rich entrance into Christ's eternal kingdom. The choice before us: a rich entrance as the Lord intends or a Chrisitan walk that could be characterized as poor or weak. 

September 21, 2025: Make Every Effort!

2 Peter series message 3

Text: II Peter 1:5-8

Inspired by our sermon passage, my abiding prayer for our six kids is that they would know Christ  and not be ineffective or unfruitful in their relationship with Him. Against the backdrop of eternity, Peter reveals the path to Christian maturity and confident Christian living.

August 31, 2025: God's Mouthpiece

Text: I Samuel 

The life and ministry of the Old Testament prophet, Samuel, holds many lessons for us as we serve the Lord. He was required to do difficult things but always knew the Lord was with Him every step of the way. So it is with us: the reward before us far outweighs today's hardships. 

August 24, 2025: Portraits in Suffering pt. 2

1 Peter series message 27

Text: I Peter

Peter gives solid wisdom for Christians undergoing various kinds of suffering. Like everyone else, our sojourn in our fallen world sometimes includes suffering not tied to our Christian witness. We'll apply Peter's wisdom and also weave in stories of those from our midst who have demonstrated their trust in the Lord during difficult times. 

August 17, 2024: Portraits in Suffering

1 Peter series message 27

Text: I Peter

Peter gifts us with a highly developed theology of suffering, from various trials to fiery persecution. We'll take two weeks to highlight how real people have experienced suffering and entrusted themselves completely to God. This Sunday we'll examine the life and ministry of a key figure in church history, one of my heros of the Faith. 

August 10, 2025: Our Heavenly Inheritance!

1 Peter series message 26

Text: I Peter 1:3-5

Many Christians have an underdeveloped view of what eternity looks like for us. "Inheritance" is an intriguing and powerful element of our eternal reward. As Peter makes mention of it, I want to develop it in more depth to increase both our understanding and appreciation of it. 

August 3, 2025: The Mighty Hand of God

1 Peter series message 25

Text: I Peter 5:6

This month we'll squeeze 1 Peter dry and develop some key concepts by cross referencing them throughout Scripture. Peter offers one of the few NT references to the "Hand of God" (also, the "Hand of the Lord"), a designation employed extensively throughout the Old Testament in a redemption context. It yields rich assurance and confidence in God's work in and through His people. 

July 27, 2025: 1 Peter - Ten Key Concepts

1 Peter series message 24

Text: 1 Peter

As we wrap up and recap our consideration of Peter's first letter, there are ten key words that form the foundation of his message. Highlighting these, and seeing how they interface with each other, is helpful in grasping the depth of Peter's teaching. Exile, resurrection, trial, love, shepherd, glory, holy, grace, joy and Word of God. 

July 20, 2025: The God of All Grace

1 Peter series message 23

Text: I Peter 5:10-13

It is fitting that Peter closes on the note of grace: the true grace of God and the God of all grace! In this message we will focus on the outworking of this grace in our lives - comfort and perspective for every believer!