Grounded and Growing - Intro to 2 Peter

Ananias, Gospel Sherpa

Conversion is critical, but we also need connection. Are you willing to help? In Acts 9, Saul's dramatic conversion on the Damascus Road is one of the most famous stories in Scripture. But behind Paul's transformation stands an often-overlooked disciple named Ananias. While Jesus saved Saul, God used Ananias to help Saul move from conversion to connection. Using the image of a Sherpa—a guide who helps climbers reach places they've never been before—we explore how God grows believers through people who walk alongside them. Ananias didn't simply point Saul toward the mountain; he helped him climb it. In this opening message of the series, we discover six characteristics of a "Gospel Sherpa" and are challenged to become the kind of disciple-maker who helps others grow in Christ. Every Saul needs an Ananias. The question is: Who is yours, and who might God be calling you to guide?

3 Things That Keep You From Being Ready for Christ's Return

Are you ready for Christ's return? In 2 Peter 3, Peter challenges believers to move beyond prophecy debates and focus on what truly matters: growing in holiness and godliness. Discover three common distractions that keep Christians from being prepared and learn how to live with urgency, stability, and hope as we await the return of Jesus Christ.

Why I Should Trust and Treasure the Bible

Why should we trust the Bible and treat it differently than every other book? In this message from 2 Peter 1:16–21, we see that Scripture is not man’s opinion about God, but God’s inspired Word given to reveal Himself, guide our lives, and shine light in a dark world. If the Bible truly comes from God, then it deserves more than a place on our shelf — it deserves our trust, attention, obedience, and devotion.

That sounded good, but was it right?

That sounded good, but was it right? More importantly, it sounds right, but is that what the Bible really says? What are your spiritual, emotional, and moral vulnerabilities that a false teacher could easily exploit? False teaching rarely appears obvious, dangerous, or easy to spot. In 2 Peter 2, Peter warns that deceptive voices are often attractive, persuasive, and appealing to our deepest vulnerabilities. This message explores four characteristics of “unsteady souls” and challenges us to identify where we may be tempted to believe what sounds good instead of what God says is true. Discover how to become grounded in Scripture, discerning in a world of competing voices, and stable in your walk with Christ.

What Do I Repeat that Others Will Remember?

What truths are being repeated and reinforced in your life and home? In this message from 2 Peter 1:12–15, we explore Peter’s final burden before his death: helping believers remember, reinforce, and remain rooted in God’s Word. Discover why repeated truth shapes spiritual stability, how discipleship goes beyond information to transformation, and how the words and values we consistently model today may become the legacy remembered long after we are gone.