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This is a great send off to a great series. In this 1st Peter series finale we are taken through Peter’s teaching, about how we should live out our lives, which includes true, biblically defined submission to the Lord.
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In Part 17 of his exposition of the book of 1 Peter, Pastor Rob describes the vital role of church elders in our lives.
Key Passages
1 Peter 5:1-5
John 21:15-17
Hebrews 13:7, 17
This is a look at the joy that comes from what God is able to do in us through pressure, persecution, conviction, the strength in Him that we gain from these trials in our continued walks, and a looking forward to our ultimate joy - His return.
In Part 15 of our series on the book of 1 Peter, Ps Rob continues discussing 1 Peter 4:7-9.
In this sermon we explore a unique ability of the church - fervent love. This is loving each other in spite of our past, our faults and weaknesses. And even more than that, it’s looking for opportunities to love, to be hospitable, to use gifts from the Lord.
Key Passage: 1 Peter 4:7-9
Wakey, wakey! In Part 14 of our series on the book of 1 Peter, Ps Rob reminds us of Saint Peter’s warning that the end of all things is near and that we must not become complacent. In this sermon we learn what is involved in staying alert for Christ’s imminent return while living full and purposeful lives at the same time.
Key Passage: ! Peter 4:7-9
Please Note: the first 5 minutes of the sermon is missing. As Ps Rob reads 1 Peter 4:7-11, the recording picks up as Ps Rob reaches verse 10.
From 1 Peter 3:18-4:6. In this is installment of the series, Pastor Rob covers arming ourselves with the mind of Christ, sacrificing a life of serving the flesh, for a life of serving God.
The hopes of this world are being shaken by war, famine, pandemics, financial hardship and more. Furthermore, they ridicule and turn upon anyone who holds differing beliefs. In this sermon, Ps Rob continues his series through the book of 1 Peter. He helps us to take encouragement from believers who went through similar trials. Peter encouraged those harassed believers to continue doing good in order to please Christ because a hope in Christ’s salvation is the only hope that is unshakeable by the upheavals of this world.
Key Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17
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Continuing our 1 Peter series, this message is about how we are called to be different, how we are called bless people, and the impact such blessing can have on believers and non-believers alike.
In his letter to believers, the Apostle Peter laid out the Biblical expectations for how a husband and wife are to treat each other. In part 10 of our series on the Book of 1 Peter, Pastor Rob explores the implications for us today of Peter’s advice on marriage.
This is vital listening for anyone who is, has been, or will be married.
Key Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7
The recording begins with an anointed prayer by Ps Kaye for God to help us powerfully share His good news about Christ with others.
A reminder that we as Christians can expect, but also stand firm in the mist of persecution, as we are set apart.
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Looking in 1 Peter 2, this is a talk about being the born again people that we are, acting righteously, being in, but different than, the world around us.
Continuing our 1 Peter series, Pastor Rob discussed the offensiveness of the true gospel message, and of the importance of sharing this true, non watered message.
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In this message Ps Rob continues his series on 1 Peter. This week we look at why you and I are living stones. Peter says that we are built into the walls of God’s spiritual house with Christ being the chief cornerstone. What does this metaphor even mean?! And, what is God saying to us through this metaphor about our meeting and interacting with each other as the body of Christ?
Key Passage: 1 Peter 2:4-10
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1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation
Pastor Rob speaks on what it means to be born again and the importance of reading the living Word of God. Key passage 1 Peter 1:22 - 2:3
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This week, Pastor Rob finished off 1st Peter chapter 1 with the theme of being holy, and touched on a number of subjects including God being unchanging and how He has revealed His Word to us.
Key passage: 1 Peter 1:13-25
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In this message Ps. Rob continues his series on the book of 1 Peter, exploring Chapter 1, verses 13-25. He teaches us - as Peter describes it - how to gird up the loins of our mind. This involves resting our hope upon the grace that is to be brought to us when Christ is revealed at His coming, and being holy in all our conduct.
Key passage: 1 Peter 1:13-25
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In this message Ps Rob continues his series on the book of 1 Peter. He works through Chapter 1, verses 1-12, unpacking the richness of our living hope that the prophets longed for and even angels look into: chosen by God; an imperishable inheritance in Heaven; a genuine faith tested by trials; inexpressible joy; the salvation of our souls.
Key passage: 1 Peter 1:1-12
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God tells us more than once in the Bible that the righteous shall live by faith. This concept is fundamental to Christian life. So, in this sermon we get to see what living by faith actually looks like as Pastor Rob begins a series taking us on a scriptural dive into the book of 1 Peter.
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