Hebrews 12:1-2 - Responding to Troubled Times

Hebrews 12:1-2 - Responding to Troubled Times

This week we’re diving into Hebrews 12:1–2 and asking a question many believers wrestle with: How should the church respond to troubled times? In a world marked by disaster, disease, violence, suffering, and the ongoing effects of sin, God’s Word reminds us that these struggles are not new. More importantly, it shows us how we are to respond. Together we’ll consider four biblical responses found in Hebrews 12: Remember the faithfulness of God throughout history, Repent of the sin that hinders our walk, Redirect our eyes to Jesus, and Rejoice in the hope of the gospel. As we look to Christ—the founder and perfecter of our faith—we are reminded that He reigns sovereignly over all things and that nothing can separate His people from His love. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130766/fan_mail/new]

1 Corinthians 15:1-2 – A Gospel Reminder

In 1 Corinthians 15:1-2, the Apostle Paul reminds believers of the Gospel they had already heard, believed, and stood upon. Why would Christians need to be reminded of the Gospel? Because, like a compass guiding a ship through a storm, the Gospel continually reorients our hearts and lives in a world that is difficult to navigate. In this message, we walk through the foundational truths of the Gospel by considering the character of God, the sinfulness of man, and the sufficiency of Christ. From the opening chapters of Genesis to the saving work of Jesus Christ, we are reminded that the Gospel is not merely the message that saves us—it is the message that sustains us. Whether you are hearing these truths for the first time or the thousandth, may this Gospel reminder strengthen your faith, deepen your worship, and point you once again to the hope found in Christ alone. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130766/fan_mail/new]

1 Peter 2:9-12 - The Glory and Growth of Our Salvation

In this episode we turn to 1 Peter 2:9–12 and consider both the glory and the growth of our salvation. Peter reminds believers of the dramatic change the gospel brings into our lives. In Christ we are no longer what we once were—we have become a chosen people, a royal priesthood, and a people belonging to God. These verses call us to pause and reflect on the mercy we have received. Once we stood condemned in our sins, but now we have received mercy through Christ. That reality changes everything about who we are and why we live. Yet Peter does not only remind us of what we have received; he also calls us to grow. Because we belong to God, we are to abstain from the passions of the flesh and live honorable lives that reflect the work Christ has done in us. Join me as we reflect on the glory of what God has done and the growth He calls us to pursue. Let’s dig into God’s Word and look to Jesus, our true hope. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130766/fan_mail/new]

1 Peter 2:4-10 - Christ the Cornerstone

In this message, we continue in First Epistle of Peter 2:4–10 and consider what it means that Christ is our Cornerstone. Peter calls Him the “living stone”—chosen by God, precious to Him, yet rejected by men. We’ll look at how the Old Testament points to Him as the foundation, and why our hope is not rooted in a place or a system, but in a Person. Christ is not a dead Messiah. He is living, reigning, and interceding for His people. From there, we turn the focus toward the church. If He is the living stone, then we too are living stones—being built together into a spiritual house. This passage calls us to unity, reminds us that we are still being built, and anchors us in the truth that suffering does not mean we are unloved. So the question before us is simple but searching: What are you building your life upon? Join me as we consider Christ the Cornerstone and what it means for us as His people. Let’s dig in and look to Jesus, our true hope. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130766/fan_mail/new]

1 Peter 2:1-3 - Put Off, Put On, Progress

Today we’re diving into 1 Peter 2:1–3 as we consider what it means to put off the old, put on the new, and truly progress in our salvation. Peter is not introducing a new idea here—he’s continuing his call to holiness and now getting very specific. We look at five sins we are commanded to lay aside: malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. These are not small matters. They strike at the heart of the church and at the motivations behind our actions. If we are in Christ, these things should be falling away from our lives. But Peter doesn’t just tell us what to put off—he tells us what to put on. Like newborn infants crave milk, we are to crave the pure spiritual milk of the Word. If we want to grow, if we want to look more like Jesus year by year, then we must give ourselves to Scripture. The Word of God is not optional for the believer; it is essential. And then Peter gives us that searching word: “if.” If we have tasted that the Lord is good, there will be evidence. There will be growth. There will be progression. Join me as we examine our hearts, consider whether we are progressing in this salvation, and look to Christ who not only saves us but sanctifies us. Let’s dig in and look to Jesus, our true hope. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130766/fan_mail/new]