Different on Purpose | 1 Peter 5

Different on Purpose | 1 Peter 5

What should the church look like when life falls apart? Teaching from 1 Peter 5, guest speaker Pastor Marcus Witherspoon challenges us to see the church not as a hotel for people who have everything together, but as a hospital for broken people seeking the perfect Healer. Through stories of loss, addiction, transformation, and faithful community, this message explores God’s blueprint for His church: leaders who act as stewards rather than owners, believers who choose service over status, and a community where humility is essential—not optional. When we care for one another, lead by example, and cast our worries on God, we create space for people to experience the healing, hope, and strength found in Jesus. No matter how hard life has hit or how far from God you may feel, you do not have to have everything figured out. You can simply pray, “God, I can’t. You can, so I might as well let You.”

Different on Purpose | 1 Peter 4

In this message from 1 Peter 4, we continue our series, Different on Purpose, by looking at what it means to live a life that stands out because it belongs to Jesus. Peter reminds believers that following Jesus means leaving the old life behind, living for God’s glory instead of our own, and trusting Him when obedience costs us something. True freedom is not the freedom to do whatever we want, but freedom from sin, shame, fear, and self-centered living. As followers of Jesus, our lives should look different in the way we speak, love, serve, welcome others, forgive, endure suffering, and remain faithful when the world misunderstands us. Living different will not always be easy, but because Jesus suffered, died, and rose again, we can entrust our lives to our faithful Creator and keep doing good. May our lives stand out—not because we are trying to be louder than everyone else, but because we are becoming more like Jesus.

Different on Purpose | 1 Peter 3

In this message from 1 Peter 3, guest speaker Tony Madrid continues our Different on Purpose series by exploring what it means to live as a faithful witness in our relationships, our character, and our response to the world around us. Peter’s words to wives, husbands, and all Christians point us toward a life marked by honor, understanding, humility, unity, sympathy, brotherly love, and gentleness. As followers of Jesus, we are called to be different on purpose—not by fighting for our own way, but by reflecting Christ through steady character, controlled strength, peaceful presence, and a hope that can be seen in how we live. This episode invites us to consider where God may be calling us to grow, surrender, and become a brighter light to the people around us.

Different on Purpose | 1 Peter 2

This Father’s Day, guest speaker Todd Kear continues our Different on Purpose series with a message from 1 Peter 2, exploring what it means to build our lives on the only true foundation—Jesus Christ, the Cornerstone. Through personal stories, biblical teaching, and Peter’s encouragement to the early church, Todd reminds us to crave the lasting nourishment of God’s Word, become living stones in God’s spiritual house, and embrace our identity as a chosen people, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation. Along the way, he offers a meaningful challenge to fathers to lead their families with faith, sacrifice, and lives firmly anchored in Christ. Whether you’re new to faith, returning to God, or seeking to live more intentionally as a follower of Jesus, this message is an invitation to make Christ the cornerstone of your life.

Different on Purpose | 1 Peter 1

In this opening message of our new series, Different on Purpose, guest speaker, Pastor Jomel, walks through 1 Peter 1 and reminds us that Christians are called to live differently—not to appear better than others, but because we belong to Jesus and have been given a living hope. Through Christ’s resurrection, we have new birth, a secure inheritance, and a salvation that God Himself is carrying to completion. Even in suffering, Peter points us to a hope that is not fragile, distant, or wishful thinking, but alive because Jesus is alive. Because of this hope, we can endure trials, trust God’s work in us, and live with our minds ready for action. This message invites us to recognize what it means to be in Christ and commit to living like it.