What could you say as you talk to people about the hope you have in Jesus? Would you be able to share a “life-changing” message? Using the beauty of ancient cathedrals as an illustration, Pete asks if we have made room for that “life-changing” work in our own lives so that we can share it with others.
In this lesson, Jay breaks down 1 Peter 3 into three distinct parts – the challenge to submit (!), the opportunity to share one’s faith, and a reminder of the importance of Christian baptism.
God’s intent is that we be transformed! Peter said that once we were not “a people,” but now we are “the people of God,” a “royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:10 NIV). But that doesn’t happen without transformation. We are not priests, we become priests. God, through his saving grace, transforms us from sinners to his Chosen People.
This sermon begins a series that will follow along with our Wednesday night Summer Series study on the books of 1-2 Peter and 1-3 John. Peter says the death of Jesus “ransomed” mankind from an “empty way of life” (1 Peter 1:18 NIV). That ransom was accomplished by the trading of one life for many,…
This lesson continues Mike’s series from the book of Colossians. Our words, our conversations, have the power to encourage, to build up, and to leave a good impression on others. On the other hand, those same words and conversations can leave others discouraged, disgruntled, and upset. In our journey towards personal transformation (Colossians 3:1-10), Paul…
In this lesson, Mike provides a vivid illustration of what our love for Christ should look like.