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1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope
The readers of the apostle Peter's letter were confused and discouraged by the persecution they were encountering because of their faith. Peter exhorted them to stand strong, repeatedly reminding them of Christ's example, the riches of their inheritance in him, and the hope of his returning again to take them to heaven. Peter explained how Christians should respond when they suffer because of their beliefs. Called the "apostle of hope," Peter's primary message is to trust the Lord, live obediently no matter what your circumstances, and keep your hope fixed on God's ultimate promise of deliverance. Suffering is to be expected, but it is temporary and yields great blessings for those who remain steadfast. (ESV Summary) In his second letter, Peter describes (ch. 2) some twisted versions of Christian truth being taught. Recalling his experience of Christ's glory at the transfiguration (1:17-18), Peter explains the "more sure" truth of the gospel as an antidote to heresy. The gospel is like "a lamp shining in a dark place" (1:19). In chapter 3 Peter focuses on those who scoff at the idea of Christ's triumphant return and the final judgment. Just as God once destroyed the world with water, he will one day bring his fire to it. In light of this, we should live in "holiness and godliness" as we await his return and the salvation he has promised to all believers. Peter probably wrote this letter about a.d. 67-68, shortly before his death.
November 27, 2022
2 Peter 3 (Living In Light Of Christ's Return; Part 2)
Speaker: Steve Tecco Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 2 Peter 3:11–18
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November 20, 2022
2 Peter 3 (Living in Light of Christ's Return; Part 1)
Speaker: Steve Tecco Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 2 Peter 3:1–10
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November 13, 2022
2 Peter 2 (Part 3)
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 2 Peter 2:1–22
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November 6, 2022
2 Peter 2 (Part 2)
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 2 Peter 2:1–22
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October 30, 2022
2 Peter 2 (Part 1)
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 2 Peter 2:1–22
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October 23, 2022
2 Peter 1:16-21 (A Very Sure Word)
Speaker: Breton Palmer Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 2 Peter 1:16–21
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October 16, 2022
2 Peter 1:5-15
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 2 Peter 1:5–15
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October 9, 2022
2 Peter 1:1-4
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 2 Peter 1:1–4
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May 2, 2021
1 Peter 5: 6-14
Speaker: Steve Tecco Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 1 Peter 5:6–14
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April 25, 2021
Shepherd the Flock
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 1 Peter 5:1–5
April 18, 2021
God's Purpose in Suffering
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 1 Peter 4:1–19
April 4, 2021
The Resurrected King of All
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 1 Peter 3:18–22
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March 28, 2021
How to Suffer for Righteousness and Not Stupidity
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 1 Peter 3:8–18
March 14, 2021
1 Peter 3:1-7
Speaker: Dave Walker Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 1 Peter 3:1–7, Philippians 2:5–9, Matthew 20:25–28, Ephesians 5:25–33
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March 7, 2021
Our Call to Submission
Speaker: Christian Vance Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 1 Peter 2:13–25, Acts 5:27–29
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February 28, 2021
1 Peter 2:11-12 - Wandering? Or Lost?
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 1 Peter 2:11–12
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February 21, 2021
Prayer and Worship Service
Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 1 Peter 2:9–12
February 14, 2021
1 Peter 2:4-10 Build Your Life on Christ
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 1 Peter 2:4–10
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February 7, 2021
1 Peter 2:1-3, How do Christians Grow?
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 1 Peter 1:22– 2:3
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January 31, 2021
Striving to be Clean in a Polluted World
Speaker: Steve Tecco Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 1 Peter 1:13–25
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January 21, 2021
1 Peter 1:5-12, the Source of Joy
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 1 Peter 1:3–12
January 17, 2021
1 Peter 1:1-5, The What, Why, and How of Election
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 1 Peter 1:1–5
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January 10, 2021
1 Peter 1:1
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: 1 & 2 Peter: Unshakeable Hope Passage: 1 Peter 1:1
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September 11, 2022
Finding the Peace & Presence of God
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: Abide Passage: Philippians 4:4–9
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August 7, 2022
A Year in Review (Vances in Queens)
Speaker: Christian Vance Series: Stand Alone Sermons Passage: Deuteronomy 10:18–19, Psalm 107:4–6
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July 31, 2022
Psalm 137 (What Do We Learn From Imprecatory Psalms?)
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: Psalms Passage: Psalm 137:1–9
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July 24, 2022
Psalm 51 (True Repentance)
Speaker: Breton Palmer Series: Psalms Passage: Psalm 51:1–19
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July 10, 2022
Psalm 19 (General and Special Revelation)
Speaker: Pastor Bill Series: Psalms Passage: Psalm 19:1–14
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