2 Peter series message 2
Text: II Peter 1:3-4
What does God's power look like in salvation? Peter packs a lot of theology into his remarks about our common salvation and what it looks like to walk in obedience to the Lord on a daily basis.
September 7, 2025: So Great Salvation
2 Peter series message 1
Text: 2 Peter 1:1-2
Peter once again focuses on beautiful gospel truths as he begins his second letter. We'll highlight the Great Exchange and substitutionary nature of Christ's death and also give a broad overview of the letter.
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!
July 13, 2025: Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God
Text: Ephesians 1:11 & Isaiah 46:9-10
The world needs to hear about Jesus! It may look different for each believer, but every Christian is called to share the good news about Jesus with the world.
July 6, 2025: Stand Firm!
1 Peter series message 22
Text: I Peter 5:6-9
Today's passage is a wonderfully pastoral piece of advice. Stay humble under God's mighty hand, stay vigilant, and stand firm!
June 29, 2025 : Elders: A Ministry of Oversight
1 Peter series message 21
Text: 1 Peter 5:1-5
This week, Peter addresses elders and gives profound wisdom for everyone in the church. This message will be helpful for those wanting to learn more about the biblical teaching for the role and qualifications for elders in the local church.
June 22, 2025: The Big Picture
1 Peter series message 20
Text: I Peter 4:17-19
As Peter exhorts the church to not be surprised when they face trials and suffer because of their faith, he points them to the bigger picture. God is doing a work in His people through these trials, as painful as they may be. It is a message of hope for those in Christ, but it is a warning of judgement for those who are not.
June 15, 2025: Expect it
1 Peter series message 19
Text: 1 Peter 4:12-16
When suffering because you are a Christian, realize it is normal, rejoice in the promise of future glory, know there is present spiritual blessing, trust yourself to God, and continue doing good!
June 8, 2025: In Light of the End
1 Peter series message 18
Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11
In light of the end coming, we are to love people fiercely and serve one another faithfully. This all flows from the mindset Peter taught us in our previous passage. In this way, God is glorified in all things!
June 1, 2025: Mindset!
1 Peter series message 17
Text: I Peter 4:1-6
Peter focuses on the Christian mindset. We must have the mindset of not only ceasing our previous way of living in accordance with the flesh, but determining to follow our Lord in the path of suffering if He so wills. We can expect nonbelievers to ridicule our choices. A sobering truth to that end is that God is ready to judge the living and the dead!
May 25, 2025: Jesus is Lord!
1 Peter series message 16
Text: I Peter 3:18-22
The earliest Christian confession was Jesus is Lord. They joyfully suffered for the Name, knowing they had been reconciled to God through the death of Jesus. Genesis 3:15 was fulfilled. Jesus made proclamation to spirits now in prison and was crowned Lord of All.
May 18, 2025: Righteous Suffering
1 Peter series message 15
Text: I Peter 3:8-17
There is a difference between suffering the due consequences of our own folly and suffering for following Christ in a sinful world. We want to eliminate the former and, by God's grace, engage the latter when it is necessary. It all begins with setting Christ apart as Lord in our hearts, being ready to give an answer for those who oppose us, so we do not fear those who cause us trouble for the sake of our gospel witness.
May 11, 2025: Husbands and Wives
1 Peter series message 14
Text: I Peter 3:1-7
Peter now addresses wives and husbands, giving instructions to each as they relate to one another in the Lord. A significant underlying principle is that wives are joint heirs along with their husbands in the grace of life, as all believers are joint heirs with Christ.
May 4, 2025: Our Example
1 Peter series message 13
Text: I Peter 2:22-25
Peter has much to say about suffering; it is a dominant theme through the next two chapters. As Mike pointed out last week, the world does not exactly give us a standing ovation when we follow Jesus contrary to culture's norms. We should be prepared to suffer for our Christian convictions. Following Jesus makes this inevitable. Jesus' sufferings were not only an example for us, they are intrinsic to the gospel itself - the very gospel that Peter has been elucidating!