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Trusting and Not Fearing Psalm 56 I. Fear II. Trust III. Confession

What are Christians like? How are Christians different from our unsaved neighbors, coworkers, and friends as we journey through life in a world that is not our home? Christians are hopeful, says 1 Peter 1:13. Christians are holy, says verse 15. And Christians are reverent; we live in the fear of the Lord. "If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your sojourn," 1 Peter 1:17 (LSB). God's children live with reverent awe before their Father and Judge, knowing that He evaluates everything in our lives impartially. Ours is not the fear of condemnation awaiting those who have no refuge from God's wrath; it is the reverence of those who belong to a holy God and take seriously how they live before Him. Why do we live this way? Because we've been redeemed with the precious blood of Christ. Christians are the reverent redeemed. This Lord's Day, we'll continue our look at 1 Peter 1 and its call to godly living in a God-denying world. Join us as we consider, "Homeward Bound: The Reverent Redeemed." Prepare for Sunday: Read and meditate on 1 Peter 1:13-21, focusing on verses 17-21. Also read 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 and 1 John 3:1-3. What reasons does Peter give for Christians to live in reverent fear? How should we understand the call to fear God in light of the Bible's teaching that believers are forgiven and accepted by God? How should knowing that God judges impartially—and that Christ has redeemed us at such a cost—change the way we live?

This sermon explores God's remedy for suffering by examining the command to sanctify Christ as Lord in the heart, shifting focus from external persecution to internal devotion. The teaching emphasizes the believer's responsibility to be perpetually ready to provide a verbal defense of their faith, known as apologia, when questioned about the hope within them. This defense must be delivered with gentleness, reverential fear, and a good conscience, which is rooted in the finished work of Christ. The passage highlights that while suffering for righteousness is a remote possibility, it is ultimately better to suffer for doing right than for doing wrong, as such endurance finds favor with God. The tone is instructional and pastoral, encouraging believers to rely on the Holy Spirit to embody these character traits while maintaining a secure hope in God's promises.

When life's pressures and unexpected threats try to intimidate you, how should you respond? In the message The Chicken is Not Afraid, Pastor Steve Harness examines Luke 13 to show how Jesus courageously faced opposition without yielding to fear. Discover how to walk out your God-given calling with confidence and find ultimate refuge under His protective wings.

In this episode, we venture into the epicenter of John Bunyan's The Holy War—a grand, high-stakes military epic that transforms the human soul into the contested fortress of Mansoul. From the tactical vulnerabilities of the city's five sensory gates to the tragic slide into spiritual complacency under Mr. Carnal-Security, Bunyan strips away religious platitudes to reveal how easily a restored heart can lose its way. We trace the dramatic conversion of Lord Willbewill, the fiery confrontation where Mr. Godly-Fear shatters the illusion of safety, and the essential partnership between an awakened conscience and the guiding power of the Holy Spirit. If you've ever wondered how subtle compromises take root—or how true vigilance and grace reclaim what was lost—this deep dive into Bunyan's 2nd allegorical books that will fundamentally change the way you guard the gates of your own life.

The Bible has the power to totally transform you. Yes, transforming you to the image of Christ. Many people wish their life was different or even a second chance in life. What you need to know is that the Bible has the power to change you if you will simply read and study your copy of the Bible. Do you want to be skilled in all aspects of living? The Word of God provides the instruction for that. Yes, The Bible always targets the soul, and when the inner person of who you really are is transformed, your behavior will follow. So, do you have a problem with your behavior, then go to The Word of God .