As we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent this year, we look to the Prophet Isaiah to consider how he stirred the hope and longing of God's people for their coming King.

We'll explore Peter's confession and Jesus' promise from Matthew 16:13-18 as we install new elders appointed to lead and guide the church in the same truth of the gospel.

In order to grow, remain firm, and resist the enemy, Christians need to stick together. This mornging's service will be sightly different due to a few volunteers being out this week. We will read, pray, and hear from God's word, with a congregational song at the end.

1 Peter 5:1-7 – Godly leadership within the church is essential for the faithfulness and fruitness of God's people. But what does a faithful shepherd look like? Peter gives us insight into the kind of leaders we should be looking for. Worship Guide: http://www.foundationfxbg.com/wp-cont...

1 Peter 4:12-19 – When the world pushes back against our resolve to follow Jesus, Christians must entrust themselves to the will of God and unashamedly rejoice in the coming revelation of his glory. Follow and sign along with the worship guide here: http://www.foundationfxbg.com/wp-cont... For more information, visit foundationfxbg.com - Unfortunately John tucked the microphone deep within his beard resulting in a very muffled sounding audio. Please pray for him that the Lord would open his eyes and the spirit would beckon him to speak directly into the microphone next time so the podcast guy doesn't have to fix it for 45 minutes. Peace be with you

1 Peter 4:7-11 – Peter gives Christians two parallel mindsets we must adopt if we desire to live faithfully in this world as we await our Lord’s return: To live in light of the end of all things and to live as stewards of God’s grace.

Christians both bestow blessing and receive blessing when they live out their faith before others. What does that look like when it costs a great deal? Peter encourages his readers to look to Christ.

Husband and wives, men and women, are heirs together of the grace of life. NOTE: We apologize, there are some audio issues that occurred during the sermon that carried through to the audio file.

How should Christians seek to navigate culture as strangers to it? What does wise, godly engagement look like that will realistically transform our cities? Peter points his readers to humility, honor, and suffering.

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1 Peter 2:4-10 — The identity of God's elect as living stones built together into a spiritual house and a nation of priests called to offer acceptable sacrifices of obedience and praise sustains us in trial and motivates us to serve others.