As Peter closes his letter he is aware of how difficult it will be to stand firm and live for our eternal hope in Christ. In his closing words, he give us four things we need to know to hold on to our hope in Christ when everything else is pulling us away.

1 Peter 5:6-14 - Stand Firm - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 5:6-14 - Stand Firm - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 5:6-14 - Stand Firm - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 5:6-14 - Stand Firm - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 5:6-14 - Stand Firm - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsPerseverance

When churches split, what goes wrong? How can we prevent a church from crumbling when differences of opinion rear their head? In this message Peter show church leaders and the congregation what they need to make it through the hard times without blowing apart.

1 Peter 5:1-5 - Humble Shepherds And Their Sheep - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 5:1-5 - Humble Shepherds And Their Sheep - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 5:1-5 - Humble Shepherds And Their Sheep - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 5:1-5 - Humble Shepherds And Their Sheep - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 5:1-5 - Humble Shepherds And Their Sheep - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsLeadership, humility, Consumer Christianity, Elders, Shepherding, Leadership Pitfalls, Submission, Eternal Rewards

As Peter wraps up his teaching on suffering, he tells us how suffering for the name of Christ is unique. God promises great blessing to those who suffer as a witness for Jesus. Join us as we discover the privilege of suffering for Christ.

1 Peter 4:12-19 - What Makes Suffering For Christ Unique? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 4:12-19 - What Makes Suffering For Christ Unique? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 4:12-19 - What Makes Suffering For Christ Unique? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 4:12-19 - What Makes Suffering For Christ Unique? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 4:12-19 - What Makes Suffering For Christ Unique? - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsSuffering, Blessing, Judgment, Eternal Rewards

Billboards proclaimed May 21, 2011 as Judgment Day. Harold Camping wanted the world to prepare for the return of Christ. May 21, 2011 came and went. Nothing happened. While Harold Camping falsely predicted the date of Christ's return, the Bible tells us Christ will return. We should prepare for it, but not with billboards. How should we live our life to prepare for that final day? Peter gives us practical answers.

1 Peter 4:7-11 - How Do I Prepare For The End Of The World? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 4:7-11 - How Do I Prepare For The End Of The World? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 4:7-11 - How Do I Prepare For The End Of The World? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 4:7-11 - How Do I Prepare For The End Of The World? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 4:7-11 - How Do I Prepare For The End Of The World? - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsReturn of Christ, Love, Prayer, Serving

How much should Christians try to fit with modern culture? Where is the line between living as part of our community and living a holy life? In this message we learn six truths we must remember if we want the courage to suffer for holiness instead of following the crowd and choosing sin.

1 Peter 4:1-6 - Choosing Suffering Over Sin - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 4:1-6 - Choosing Suffering Over Sin - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 4:1-6 - Choosing Suffering Over Sin - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 4:1-6 - Choosing Suffering Over Sin - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 4:1-6 - Choosing Suffering Over Sin - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsSuffering, Sin, Eternal Rewards, Hell, heaven, Persecution, Perseverance, Temptation

When facing times of unexplainable suffering, we wonder what good can come from all of the pain. In this message Peter provides us with the confidence we need to know God will use our undeserved suffering for good.

1 Peter 3:18-22 - What Good Can Come From Unjust Suffering? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 3:18-22 - What Good Can Come From Unjust Suffering? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 3:18-22 - What Good Can Come From Unjust Suffering? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 3:18-22 - What Good Can Come From Unjust Suffering? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 3:18-22 - What Good Can Come From Unjust Suffering? - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsSuffering, Jesus, Hell

People can be downright evil. Either for reasons unknown to us, or because of our faith in Christ, some people enjoy doing evil toward us. They posture themselves as our enemy. How should we treat them? How do we try and stop their hate-filled words and actions? How do we cope with the pressure when the suffering doesn't stop? These are some of the important questions we answer in our study.

1 Peter 3:13-17 - How Do I Endure Unjust Suffering? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 3:13-17 - How Do I Endure Unjust Suffering? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 3:13-17 - How Do I Endure Unjust Suffering? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 3:13-17 - How Do I Endure Unjust Suffering? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 3:13-17 - How Do I Endure Unjust Suffering? - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsSuffering, Endurance, Kindness, Apologetics, Trials, Trust, Blessing

A popular line from the movie Rambo was, "They drew first blood." It was a justification of revenge. Is that the way Christians live? Are we justified in getting even with our enemies? Join us as we learn how to handle difficult people.

1 Peter 3:8-12 - Called To Be A Blessing - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 3:8-12 - Called To Be A Blessing - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 3:8-12 - Called To Be A Blessing - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 3:8-12 - Called To Be A Blessing - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 3:8-12 - Called To Be A Blessing - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsBlessing, Enemies, Conflict

What does a husband need to know to turn his marriage into a raging success? In this study husband's learn how to live with their wife for God's glory and their joy.

1 Peter 3:7 - Men and Marriage - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 3:7 - Men and Marriage - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 3:7 - Men and Marriage - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 3:7 - Men and Marriage - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 3:7 - Men and Marriage - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsMen, Marriage

Women’s cosmetics and clothing is a multi-billion dollar business. Every woman wants to look sharp and be noticed. Unfortunately, many women ignore essential parts of their beauty. What are they? Join us to discover the Bible’s beauty secrets.

1 Peter 3:1-6 - Ancient Beauty For The Modern Woman - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 3:1-6 - Ancient Beauty For The Modern Woman - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 3:1-6 - Ancient Beauty For The Modern Woman - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 3:1-6 - Ancient Beauty For The Modern Woman - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Peter 3:1-6 - Ancient Beauty For The Modern Woman - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsWoman, Beauty, Relationships, Love, Lust, Marriage

What should we do when we suffer for no apparent reason? Do you take someone to court? Do you take matters into your hands? Do you have a right to give people a piece of your mind? Unfair suffering can create deep seat anger. Join us to learn what God wants us to do.

1 Peter 2:18-25 - How Do I Handle Undeserved Suffering? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 2:18-25 - How Do I Handle Undeserved Suffering? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 2:18-25 - How Do I Handle Undeserved Suffering? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 2:18-25 - How Do I Handle Undeserved Suffering? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsSuffering, Judgment, Slavery, Work

Opportunities for lust are everywhere. It is the airbrushed woman on the poster at the local Subway holding a Diet Coke. It is in the local gym. Bikinis are at the beach and sunbathers are on the boat. Most movies feature models in bed. Our web browser has advertisement with enticements to lust. Hard-core and soft-core porn is only a mouse click away. What does the Bible say about the passions of the flesh, dangers of lust? Join us as we discover how lust destroys a man’s masculinity.

1 Peter 2:11-12 - The Trial Of Lust - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 2:11-12 - The Trial Of Lust - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 2:11-12 - The Trial Of Lust - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 2:11-12 - The Trial Of Lust - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsLust, Sex, Selfishness, Fornication, Pornography, Marriage, Men, Serving

Christians will suffer. It is part of what it means to be in the family of God. Why does God allow his children to suffer? What good comes from our suffering? In this message we learn why we want to be part of the suffering church.

1 Peter 2:4-10 - Why I Want To Be Part Of The Suffering Church - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 2:4-10 - Why I Want To Be Part Of The Suffering Church - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 2:4-10 - Why I Want To Be Part Of The Suffering Church - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 2:4-10 - Why I Want To Be Part Of The Suffering Church - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsSuffering, Christ, Christ's Kingdom, Church, Eternal Rewards

As Christians, we don’t fit in our culture. Peter calls us exiles living in a foreign land. Where do we fit? Where do we find belonging, family and love? We find it in the church. Join us in exploring the transforming power of the Word of God to see how it creates intense love between the people of God.

1 Peter 1:22-2:3 - The Word Of God Creates Love Between The People Of God - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 1:22-2:3 - The Word Of God Creates Love Between The People Of God - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 1:22-2:3 - The Word Of God Creates Love Between The People Of God - Sermon Handout - PDF

TopicsLove, Community, Church, Bible, Words, Inerrancy

The Christian life is hard. Our culture tells us happiness is found in what we own. The Internet and television baits us with sensual seductions. We face constant distractions that appeal to our sinful nature. How can we live a sin-free lifestyle when we are drowning in a sin-filled world. Join us as Peter teaches us how to live in the world without becoming just like the world.

1 Peter 1:3-13-20 - Sin-Free Living In A Sin-Filled World - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 1:3-13-20 - Sin-Free Living In A Sin-Filled World - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 1:3-13-20 - Sin-Free Living In A Sin-Filled World - Sermon Handout - PDF

TopicsSin, Freedom from Sin, Purity, Rewards, Eternal Rewards

An increasing number of professors in Christian colleges tell their students the Bible can’t be trusted. They tell students that the biblical writers occasionally missed what God was saying or that God is now saying or doing something new. They believe God was behind the concepts in the Bible but not actual words. Is this true? Can I trust the Bible? In this message, we find hope when facing the hard times of biblical doubt.

1 Peter 1:3-10-12 - Can I Trust the Bible? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 1:3-10-12 - Can I Trust the Bible? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 1:3-10-12 - Can I Trust the Bible? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 1:3-10-12 - Can I Trust the Bible? - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsBible, Inerrancy, Jesus

When life falls apart, how do we make it through? As Christians, what help does God offer in hard times? In the opening verses of 1 Peter we find 10 life-changing truths to hold us together when everything else is falling apart.

1 Peter 1:3-9 - Ten Truths Every Christian Needs To Remember When Life Falls Apart - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 1:3-9 - Ten Truths Every Christian Needs To Remember When Life Falls Apart - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 1:3-9 - Ten Truths Every Christian Needs To Remember When Life Falls Apart - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 1:3-9 - Ten Truths Every Christian Needs To Remember When Life Falls Apart - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsTrials, heaven, Rewards, Faith, Jesus, Grace, Holiness, Joy

As Christians, we all fail Jesus... sometimes we fail miserably. When we fail Jesus in a big way, is their hope for the future? Does God write us off? As we begin this series, we will look at the life of Peter and what we can learn about recovering from massive spiritual failures.

1 Peter 1:1-2 - Introduction to 1 Peter - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 1:1-2 - Introduction to 1 Peter - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 1:1-2 - Introduction to 1 Peter - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 1:1-2 - Introduction to 1 Peter - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsCulture, Failure, Repentance, Remorse, Election, Foreknowledge