On the 25th Anniversary of the start of our local church community, Jim gives us the history and the reason Calvary Chapel in Vero Beach has succeeded over the years.

Peter wrote to tell the faithful to be fruitful in growth in their faith. He also alerted them that he was soon to die (...shortly I must put off my tent), and asked they remember him after his death. Finally, he confirmed the prophetic word that they should heed as a "light that shines in a dark place". (Quotes from NKJV)

Speed up the return of Christ - 1) Share your Faith; 2) Prayer; 3) Be holy in our conduct.

Peter tells the body of the faithful, who are of Like Precious Faith, that there is fruitful growth in the faith. However, he tells them they must work at cultivating that fruit as it doesn't

Introduction and overview of the book of Esther by Kristie.

Personal Testimony

Personal Testimony

Kristie delves more deeply into the book of Esther to the fourth chapter with the words of Mordecai.

Death - Resurrection - Ascension ... what do they mean for us? Jim relates how the wrestling of the flesh with the spirit as been a conflict from the beginning in Genesis and unto now. Peter talks about it in this letter to the believers throughout Asia (present day Turkey). Note the references to the serpent throughout the Bible.

Written to Christians living in conflict with their culture. Does that sound familiar? As we follow Jesus we will have conflict in our lives. We are foreigners in a foreign world.

OTHER REFERENCED VERSES:

1 Peter 1:1 ESV

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia

Genesis 20:11

2 Corinthians 10:4

This book is about using prayer to praise God, to ask His forgiveness, and to ask His favor for things we need and want for ourselves and others, not in a selfish worldly way, but in a spiritual and blessed way.

James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

REFERENCED VERSES:

Psalms 133; Proverbs 27:17; Matthew 18:20

Psalms 22:3; 1 Corinthians 16:2; Hebrews 10:24-25

James 5:13-20; James 1:17; Psalms 73:1-2