Bitterness is the Enemy of the Will of God
In the beginning of 1 Peter chapter 4, the Apostle Peter is encouraging us to separate ourselves from sin. His readers are going through a difficult season of life and it’s a human tendency to become disappointed with God when He seems not to be answering our prayers. Join us as Peter exhorts us to live holy lives in difficult times.
Living Life in the Face of Unending Pressure
The Apostle Peter has told us that we are to respond to persecution and unfairness with right living. We are to stop the mouth of our accusers by living holy lives. Peter now quickly tells us that living a holy life may not stop the harassment. So, here at the end of chapter 3, he tells us what we are to do in the face of unending pressure.
Ingredients for a Wonderful Life
Every human being who is mentally well-adjusted longs to have a wonderful life. What makes the next section that we come to in our study of 1st Peter so interesting is the Apostle Peter will tell us how we can experience a wonderful life. Join us as Peter writes to “Whoever desires to love life and see good days."
When Unfairness Hits Our Marriages - Part 2
The Apostle Peter is giving us simple commands for how to respond when life hands us unfairness. As we began chapter three, our focus was on the Christian wife. Join us as now we turn to Peter’s simple commands for the Christian husband.
When Unfairness Hits Our Marriages
The Apostle Peter has told us that our calling as the followers of Christ is to suffer injustice and unfairness. How are we to behave when that unfairness enters our marriages? Peter gives us clear instructions for both the husband and the wife. Join us as we look at how the disciple of Christ handles unfairness when it comes from a spouse.
When Life Isn’t Fair
As we move to the final verses of 1 Peter chapter 2, the Apostle is dealing with injustice. It is in these verses that we learn that every follower of Christ has the same calling. That calling is that we are to handle injustice the very same way that Christ handled it. Join us as we look at the impossible path that every disciple is called to walk upon.
How to Respond When Being Lied About?
The Apostle Peter is writing to believers who were victims of an orchestrated disinformation campaign, being waged by the Roman government. When lies are being told about us, anger is our natural response. However, Peter encourages us to go in a completely different direction. Join us in our study of 1 Peter chapter 2, as we look into the Biblical response to slander.
Join us for a recorded version of our weekend service as we gather for worship, an update from Brian DeCook about the building, and a teaching through 1 Peter 2:11-15 from Pastor Paul Mowery.
Traits Seen in the Family of God
Every family has certain traits, both physical and emotional. When looking at the family of God, there will be certain behavioral traits on display. As we begin chapter two of 1 Peter, we will discover there are certain expectations for those that claim that they have been born again. Join us as we discover what should be on display in our lives if we claim faith in Christ.
Motivation for Being Faithful
It’s a common trait to want to take the path of least resistance. For the original recipients of Peter’s first letter, the path of least resistance was to pull back on their commitment to Christ. To encourage these early followers of Christ, Peter lays out at the end of chapter one some strong motivation to be faithful. Join us as we seek to be motivated in our walk with Christ.