Sermons
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 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 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 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 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 SchwartzAssociate Pastor
Following Jesus Changes the World
Jun 2, 2019
1 Peter 2:11-3:7. Peter addressed oppressed citizens, slaves, wives, and husbands. The way of following Jesus changes the world!
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 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 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 SchwartzAssociate Pastor
Sanctified Through and Through
May 5, 2019
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 serves as a final thought for the apostle Paul in his first letter to the Thessalonian church. Today we looked at what it means to be sanctified and remembered that God's faithfulness is what carries it out.
Matt SchwartzAssociate Pastor
