Sermons on 1 Peter
Your Local Church is a Big Deal
Embrace God’s Word with us as Elder Dave Shumaker teaches from Ephesians 3 in the message, Your Local Church is a Big Deal. The church is bigger than just the physical realm – the church is cosmic in its scope and purpose, and by God’s grace, we get to be a part of it! Ephesians 3 & 1 Peter 1:10-12 Applications:
The “S” Word: Suffering
Embrace God’s Word as Elder Len Bogan teaches from John 9:1-3 in the sermon, The “S” Word: Suffering. Ways God uses suffering:• Judgment• To remove an idol• Discipline (unto holiness)• Teach us to rely on God• Teach us our own sinfulness• Teach us obedience• So we can comfort others• So we can know the heart of God• Opportunity to do good• Testimony John 16:33 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the…
Lord of the Cosmos
Alleluia, He is risen! He is risen indeed! Worship with us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and embrace God’s Word. Pastor Jeremy Lobdell leads us through Mark 16:1-8, John 3:14, and 1 Peter 4:19 in the sermon, “Lord of the Cosmos.” Do not be alarmed Go and tell 1 Peter 4:19 ESV Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
Watch and Pray
As you read the New Testament scriptures, do you ever identify with Peter? He learned by trial and error, was often impulsive, and had a hard time staying awake to pray. He even denied Jesus three times. Yet, the Lord redeemed him and used Peter mightily in the early church. Listen as Pastor Jeremy Lobdell continues our Encounter the Incredible sermon series as he shares from Mark 14:26-72 in the sermon, Watch and Pray. Download Life Group Questions for this…
The Peter Attitude vs The Jesus Attitude
Jesus taught and modeled prayer. He submitted to the will of his Abba, his loving Father. Jesus taught us that through submission comes strength. The most powerful weapon we possess is prayer to our loving and faithful God. Listen as Pastor Jeremy leads us through Mark 14:10-50 in the sermon, The Peter Attitude vs. The Jesus Attitude. SCRIPTURES: Mark 14:10-11 Mark 14:18-21 Mark 14:41-50 Luke 9:51 John 18:4 1 Peter 2:23 Download Life Group Questions for this sermon. 1 Peter…
Shadowing the Shepherd
Join us as we embrace God’s Word and hear from Elders Troy Griese and Ken Wolf as they teach from 1 Peter 5:1-4 in the sermon, Shadowing the Shepherd. Download Life Group Questions for this sermon. SCRIPTURES: 1 Peter 5:1-4 1 Timothy 3:1 Mark 9:33-37 1 Peter 5:12b 2 Peter 3:1 1 Peter 1:3-9 Revelation 7:15-17 Matthew 2:6/Micah 5:2
Keeping a Kingdom Focus in a Whacked Out World
Our culture has changed rapidly over the last 10 years. Words are being redefined, people are confused, families and friends are divided, and anger abounds. If only we had a source of TRUTH that is eternal – a truth for all people at any time…. Praise God, WE DO! We have the unchanging, inerrant, promise-filled, eternal Word of God. Listen as Pastor Chuck begins the new year in a timely sermon from 2 Peter 1:3-4 in the sermon, Keeping a…
Wisdom & Folly
The author of Ecclesiastes wants us to trust in the character of God. Why? Because God is faithful! Listen as Pastor Jeremy Lobdell leads us through Ecclesiastes 9:13-11:6 in the sermon, “Wisdom & Folly.” Trust the Character of God Accept the Nature of our Universe (accept your portion) Live Wisely Hope Eternally in Jesus Christ Our faith should not be in the outcome of our efforts or circumstances, but rather, our faith should be in the Person of Jesus Christ!…
How to Pass the Test
Listen as Pastor Jeremy continues our fall sermon series with the message, Ecclesiastes: How to Pass the Test based on Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3: God Tests Tests are Good How to Pass the Test SCRIPTURES: Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 Judges 3:1 Genesis 22:1-2 James 1:13-14 Proverbs 17:3 1 Peter 1:6-7 Hebrews 11:17 Romans 4:3 Micah 6:8 Life Group Questions for this sermon. “We live by promises, and not explanations.” (Warren W. Wiersbe)
Job: Facing Difficulty, Finding Hope
What motivates you to obey God? Are you following Jesus for the rewards and blessings He promises? What happens when suffering, trouble, and pain come along in our lives and it is more difficult to obey God? Christians should follow God not because we get temporal blessings in this life, but because following God is the right thing to do, because God’s greatness demands it, because we love Him, and because His promises will always find their fulfillment in eternity.…
Joy Ahead
1 Peter Sometimes life is hard. It doesn’t make sense. Who are we, and why are we here? Why should I keep going? What motivation is there? “Our deepest needs drive us to our deepest beliefs.” Throughout the book of First Peter, we discover our hope unshakably grounded in the reality of what God has done and will do through Jesus Christ. Jesus’ first and second coming mean that evil has been eclipsed. As a result, we can not only…
How to Fight the Enemy
1 Peter Sometimes life is hard. It doesn’t make sense. Who are we, and why are we here? Why should I keep going? What motivation is there? “Our deepest needs drive us to our deepest beliefs.”Throughout the book of First Peter, we discover our hope unshakably grounded in the reality of what God has done and will do through Jesus Christ. Jesus’ first and second coming mean that evil has been eclipsed.As a result, we can not only endure but…
Trust the King
As members of a local church body, the Lord calls us to pray for and be subject to the leaders He has called to oversee the church. Likewise, church leaders are to help feed, lead, and oversee the church members. Above all, everyone who is part of the local church should trust our King, our chief Shepherd because He cares for us. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-7 Download Life Group Questions for this sermon. 1 Peter 5:1-7 ESV So I exhort…
Life, Suffering and Roller Coasters
What’s the purpose of suffering that we can’t control – the suffering that comes into our life through no fault of our own? Why does God allow suffering to come into our lives? Listen as Pastor Jeremy teaches us from 1 Peter 4:12-19: What’s the purpose of suffering? How should I approach suffering? Scriptures: 1 Peter 4:12-19 2 Thessalonians 1:5 Romans 12:2 2 Corinthians 10:5 James 5:13 Download Life Group Questions for this sermon. 1 Peter 4:12-19 ESV Beloved, do not…