God justly deals with sin and makes a way for sinners to be made right with Him through the atonement. Leviticus 16, Hebrews 10:1-14, John 10:11, 15, Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 2:24, Romans 3:25...

God’s holiness means that He is infinitely and transcendentally separate from the world and thus the only Being worthy of all worship. Key Passages: 1 Peter 1:14-16; 1 Peter 2:9; Isaiah 6:1-8; Exodus 15:11...

Main Idea: The Church is God's church and exists to bring Him glory by displaying His perfections Know who you areKnow what you are for...

Main Idea: Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God as you follow Christ in suffering. How can you humble yourself under the mighty hand of God?1 Peter 5:6–7 Why must you...

Rejoice in the confirmation (12–14) Recognize the real danger (15–18) Remain faith-full (19) ...

Three preparations for persecution that bring peace inwardly and proclaim hope outwardly. Be prepared to suffer for righteousness’ sake. Be prepared to defend your hope. Prepare your...

Big idea: Christlike submission to authority is honorable in the world, and will glorify Christ when he returns. Focus on the goal Think submission more than obedience. Thi...

Introduction None of us enjoy going through trials and suffering. Some of our trials are the result of our sins and internal struggle against our flesh. Much of our suffering is the result of living in a b...

Big idea: Three descriptions of a Christian with the right mindset about suffering Joy is focusedMatthew 5:10–12 Grief is focusedJohn...

Sermon Notes:Introduction Various Trials and Suffering in 1 Peter The COVID-19 pandemic is not bringing about uniquely Christian suffering, but Christians can live under the suffering in a uniquely Christian way 6 way...

There are certain books that come along every so often that serve as a knife to the soul and Evangelism as Exiles: Life on Mission as Strangers in our Own Land is one of those books. Not the knife that injures but as a needed scalpel in t...

Sermon Notes Introduction False Hopes 1. Recall the gospel Trinity DefinedGospel 2. Recognize the hope...

The Church works when we humbly love one another and fulfill our God-given roles.Sermon NotesCentral Theme: Elders: Shepherd God’s FlockThe Humble Task:The Motiv...

Easter is in the rear-view mirror and won’t return for another fifty-four long weeks. Which means, we have a serious problem: we are in need of a sustainable source of hope. It doesn’t take much to lose hope. An early alarm on Monday morning, ...