2 Peter 2:10b-22, “A Freedom which is Not Free”

Message: 2 Peter 2:10b-22, “A Freedom which is NotFree”

In this passage, Peter continues to warn against false teachings which offer a freedom which is no freedom at all. Our freedom has been bought with a great price, nothing less than the life of Jesus. But the freedom we’ve been given is a freedom from the bondage of sin, not a freedom to live for selfish pursuits.

2 Peter 1:12-21 "Tell It Again"

Message: 2 Peter 1:12-21 "Tell It Again"

In this passage Peter tells us that he doesn’t mind reminding and repeating the story we already know. In this message will focus on the necessity of being immersed in the Christian story of God’s redemption through Jesus.  Communion will serve as one of the ways we are called to ‘Remember’. It is this remembering that centers us in the life and plan of God as we look forward to the fulfillment of our salvation when Jesus comes again. 

2 Peter 1:1-11 “The Great Escape”

Message: 2 Peter 1:1-11 “The Great Escape”

In the ancient Greek world many came to believe that the material world itself, including their physical bodies, were corrupt and needed to be ‘escaped.’ They wanted to escape to a non-material world. Peter reveals that it is not the physical world they need to escape from, but the sinful desires that undermine all that is good about the world God created. Peter tells us that God has given us all we need to live a good and purposeful life, listing virtues that are meant to replace unhealthy patterns.

1 Peter 5:8-14 “After You Have Suffered a Little While”

Message: 1 Peter 5:8-14 “After You Have Suffered aLittle While”

As we come to a close of 1 Peter, we’re reminded that our suffering in this world is but for a little while. We fight for something greater when we fight to maintain our faith and commitment to Christ in the midst of a fallen world. We are called to invite Christ into our lives and our sufferings as he invites us into his Eternal Kingdom.

1 Peter 5:1-7, “Leading & Learning in Humility”

Message: 1 Peter 5:1-7, “Leading & Learning inHumility”

In this passage Peter encourages the elders, those leaders of the early church, to lead by example and with humility. He encourages those who are younger in the faith to find someone more mature and learn from them in humility. Our chief example of this is Jesus, who is called the chief shepherd. In the context of the early church in Asia Minor, we are to encourage one another in the faith through the difficult times of our life.

Isaiah 40:29-31 "When there is no more 'Why' or 'When' but just, 'Yes, Lord!'"

Message: Isaiah 40:29-31 "When there is no more 'Why' or 'When' but just, 'Yes, Lord!'"

Pastor Jen Heiney delivers the message on the theme: Waiting on God

1 Peter 4:12-19 “Committed”

Message: 1 Peter 4:12-19 “Committed”

This week we’ll be focusing on the theme of Christian persecution as we remember and pray for our brothers and sisters around the globe who are undergoing suffering on account of their commitment to Christ and the Christian faith.