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The Promise of Living Hope 1 Peter 1:3–9 (NKJV) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade…

Sermon Key passage Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you,…

Growing In Grace and Truth 2 Peter 3:14-18 Central Truth: Divine P erspectives Define MY J oyful E xpectation ! Peter’s P urpose : To ‘ Stir Up’ > 2 Peter 1:12-15 and 3:1-2 To see believers G row in G race and K nowledge of God! > 2 Peter 1:2 and 3:18 Can I have M ore G race ? ‘Unmerited Favor’ Grace…

How do we define joy? Joy is closely related to gladness and happiness, although in the NT, joy is more a state of being than an emotion - a result of the choice to know and meditate on the character and promises of God. What is the source of joy? The source of joy in our lives comes from being in step…

1 Peter is the first letter that we have from the Apostle Peter in the New Testament. The overall theme of the book is that believers should follow Christ’s example by joyfully enduring persecution. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia,…

Some of you know what it’s like. There you are, at Walmart, and you find yourself toward the back of the store. You’re near the electronics section. And there’s a bin. You have to go through it; you have no choice. You need that $5 DVD, even though everything in that bin is currently streaming for free.…

Who are we? 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood:…

The Mystery Big Idea: The Church was a mystery, and now the Church reveals God’s mystery to the world. Two Questions: What is the Mystery? Why was it Hidden? Today, we continue to look at the book of Ephesians, and it has been a favorite book of mine and I want to share with you about the beauty of God’s…

My Strength Then [Ezra] told them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And be not grieved and depressed, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold. We often hear the phrase “The Joy of…

We are in the third week of our series, The Promise. Jesus gives to each of us through His coming four promises that we are exploring. The first week I looked at hope. Hope in God does not disappoint us and when we place our hope in Jesus, we find a life that is full of peace and contentment. Last week,…

Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live…

We’re starting a new series this morning where we’re going to be looking at the the book of First Peter. As we do that, I want to give you a bit of background on this letter written by the disciples of Jesus. First, this is the same Peter who was a fisherman when he was called and left his nets, who…

We are the elect Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, Peter’s intro is a little confusing the elect the Dispersion The audience is easy: Northern Turkey Date is probably just before Nero’s persecution according…

1 Peter 1 Good morning church! 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ:…

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3rdSunday of Advent -- Joy Reading: Luke 2:8-14 Introduction: Not a comprehensive study of the expansive subject of joy, but a practical look at how we can experience joy during the time of advent; of waiting for Jesus to return, even as the world around us spins more and more into chaos. I. The Value…

Jumalan suunnitelma tänään meille on vapauttaa meidät tämän langenneen mailman orjuudesta. Tässä aiheessa on niin paljon kummallisia ajatuksia liikkeellä. Tämän mailman orjat yrittävät elää ilman Jumalaa ja siksi ovat tämän mailman lainalaisuuksien orjia. Heille on mahdollista vain näkyvät ja ymmärryksen…

Romans 11:25-36 As Paul writes these chapters he is letting the Christians in Rome know that it is a surety that God will Redeem Israel. God loves is unchangeable. If Israel will call upon the name of the Lord they will be saved. This is evident in their history, and it will be true in their future.…

Christmas Surprise 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold,…

The imagers of God, eternal members in his family, have a lot more to do than cloud-lounging and singing. But discerning that requires grasping heavenly host (“angelic”) participation and reclaiming the nations currently under the dominion of evil, supernatural beings. A theology of the heavenly host…

I would argue (and I’d be right) that the best cast of characters in the history of the sitcom is Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer. Of course, you’d have to put Chandler, Joey, Ross, Monica, Rachel, and Phoebe in that discussion. I could be convinced that the best cast is Michael, Jim, Pam, Dwight,…

The resurrection of Jesus from the dead brought to an end the power of our common enemies — sin, death, and the devil. Life for the people of God should be pleasant, a mere step away from heaven. The victory is complete, and it is ours. But it seems like the battle continues to rage in the form of tests…

Like many of you, I am moved by great songs of the faith, and especially those that articulate the greatness of God, and his Majesty, His provision for us to have a way of salvation, and those songs that contemplate the great mysteries of God’s plan as we marvel at His great love. One such song for me,…

A Beneficial Death By the time of the events in the regions known in the Old Testament as Bashan — Peter’s confession at Caesarea Philippi and the transfiguration on Mount Hermon — Jesus knew that the hour of his death was fast approaching. He had provoked a confrontation with intelligent evil in many…

20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And on some have compassion, making a distinction; 23 but others save with fear, pulling them out…