ECC Sermons

Dr. Crane begins a four part look at the book of 2 Peter by looking at how one's salvation is sustained by God's power, seen in Christian character, and honored by abundant reward.

Dr. Crane shares Peter's closing salutation, encouraging believers to stand firm for the gospel, remember their identity in Christ, and rest in the promise of the coming peace of God.

Dr. Crane reminds us that Christians have a spiritual adversary who wants to destroy us. Believers must recognize the danger, resist his methods, and rely on God to resist his attacks.

Jakob King speaks about the three times that Peter unlocked the gospel: to the Jews, to the Samaritans, and to the Gentiles. He reminds us how important it is for us to make sure we aren't locking others out of the gospel through our speech or actions.

Jakob King shares the wonderful story of how Jesus restored Peter to full relationship and mission, despite Peter's denial of him.

Dr. Crane shows the responsibilities, character traits, and rewards of Christian leadership.

Dr. Crane encourages us to respond to suffering in a way which glorifies God, and helps us grow to maturity in Christ. Suffering should be neither surprising nor strange to believers, but God will bless us and care for us as we learn to rejoice in our suffering.

Dr. Crane exhorts us to live a vital life through disciplined and watchful prayer, earnest love, hospitality without grumbling, and serving that glorifies God.

Dr. Crane encourages us that suffering for doing right can be an investment to keep us from sinning and to make our prayers more effective.

Dr. Crane reminds us that our salvation is in Jesus, who died once and for all, his resurrection claimed victory over the grave and he is seated at the right hand of God.