1 Peter

1 Peter 5

Jul 28, 2019

Peter continues to offer hope and guidance with practical instructions on living a life consistent with following Jesus.

Peter Eberly

Peter EberlyLead Pastor

1 Peter 4:12-19

Jul 21, 2019

1 Peter 4:12-19 has 3 distinct parts: 1-Fiery tests are meant to refine us & reveal our character. 2-Using the name Christian means carrying God's character & presence. 3-The church must pay attention to it's purity, integrity & witness.

Matt Schwartz

Matt SchwartzAssociate Pastor

Living Life in the Spirit

Jul 14, 2019

1 Peter 4:1-11 How do we live for Christ? Do we measure our lives by our culture, or do we measure them by being obedient to Christ? We're called to examine the lives we live and pair them against God's community, not the world's community.

Peter Eberly

Peter EberlyLead Pastor

Jesus Has Won a Victory!

Jul 7, 2019

1 Peter 3:17-22 contains some things that are difficult to understand, but the big picture truth is simple: Jesus has won a victory! Our baptism declares that we are joining ourselves to Jesus, in the face of human and spiritual opposition.

Matt Schwartz

Matt SchwartzAssociate Pastor

A Distinct Way of Living

Jun 30, 2019

Peter continues to call us to live a distinct way of life, and interactions with others play a large role in that. He reminds us that when we interact with others, they will ask us why we live a certain way and we must be ready to answer.

Matt Schwartz

Matt SchwartzAssociate Pastor

Wives & Husbands

Jun 23, 2019

1 Peter 3:1-7 What is God's design for husbands and wives? What did Jesus believe about marriage? Peter gives practical instruction to wives and husbands of the early church based on God's Garden design (Gen. 2) and the pattern of Christ.

Peter Eberly

Peter EberlyLead Pastor

Slaves submit to your masters

Jun 16, 2019

1 Peter 2:18-25 "Slaves submit to your masters." This statement is offensive to our 21st Century ears. It requires us to dig deep and hear what Peter is saying in general and in particular. We rest assured that Jesus is always our model.

Matt Schwartz

Matt SchwartzAssociate Pastor

Defined by Christ

Jun 9, 2019

1 Peter 2:11-17 We are defined by Christ and abide by systems. Let your good deeds be the thing that silences ignorant talk of foolish people. Jesus is our example and provision.

Matt Schwartz

Matt SchwartzAssociate Pastor

Chosen People Following Jesus

May 26, 2019

1 Peter 2:4-12 God's people are a misunderstood minority, living under the rule of a different king. Follow Jesus as sent servants, doing whatever it is that you do. We are a chosen people, lighting the way for the world.

Peter Eberly

Peter EberlyLead Pastor

Our Invitation to be Holy

May 19, 2019

Peter calls us to be holy, but it's not just a list of behavior modification. It is an invitation to play a part in a large drama that God is writing.

Matt Schwartz

Matt SchwartzAssociate Pastor

Find Your Identity in Christ

May 12, 2019

1 Peter 1:1-12 In this greeting of Peter's letter, we are encouraged to live for the purpose of making Jesus known. Through Jesus we have a new hope, new identity, and new family.

Matt Schwartz

Matt SchwartzAssociate Pastor