Key Scripture:  Acts 2:42-43   Opening:  How would you respond if asked, “Are you living in awe of God?”   AWE = is a combination of fear, terror and a sense of wonder.   In Acts 2:  After Pentecost the early church was continually devoting themselves to four areas:   1.  The Apostle’s teaching (The Word of God) 2.  Fellowship 3.  The Breaking of Bread 4.  Prayer   - Are you in awe when you open God’s Word? - Are you in awe as you gather in God’s house on Sunday to hear God’s Word? - Are you in awe as you hear what God is doing in the lives of other believers? - Are you in awe as you have the privilege to approach God in prayer?   Learn more about Gratis Church at gratischurch.com.

Key Scripture:  Acts 3:1 - Acts 4:22

  The Story of the Lame Begger   - JESUS:  The Name that Heals. 3:1-16   - JESUS:  The Name that Saves.  4:1-12   - JESUS:  The Name that Must be Proclaimed.  4:13-22   Learn more about Gratis Church at gratischurch.com.

Hebrews 11:5-6 2 Timothy 1:5   How important was it for you to please your parents?   What does it mean to be pleasing? (agreeable, gratifying)   We are going to look at the connection between Pleasing God & Faith   - Hebrews 11:5-6.   Enoch   - Without faith, it is Impossible to please God.   - He who comes to God must believe:   1. That He is.  (Exist; to be Who He says He is)   2.  That He is a rewarder.  (One who pays wages)   - to those who seek Him.   - 2 Timothy 1:5.  Lois & Eunice   Paul speaks to young Timothy about his faith.   “For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.”   How important is it for you to please God?   Learn more about Gratis Church at gratischurch.com.

Pastor Mike and Angie Peavy share about God's faithfulness through the years at Gratis Church.

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1 Peter 1:13-16   Is it even possible to live a holy life?     - Holy = “set apart”  “separate”  “different”  “dedicated”     How can you and I live a holy life?   1.  You must prepare your mind for action.  v. 13   2.  You must keep sober in your spirit.  v. 13   3.  You must fix your hope completely on the grace of God.  v. 13   4.  You must live a life of obedience.  v. 14   (Don’t slip back into your old ways of living)     How can you know you are following God’s command to “Be holy for I am holy.”   - By being set apart for God’s use in your daily living. - By being separated from you old way of living.   Learn more about Gratis Church at gratischurch.com

Key Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12   How do you feel when you think of the word “Salvation”?  What does it mean to you to have experienced salvation?   - Salvation = deliverance, preservation, safety:     Saved from something and saved for something.   Saved from destruction, damnation, and hell:  Saved for glory, eternal life, and heaven.   - The Joy of His Salvation was the focus of the Old Testament Prophets study.  V. 10-11   - The Joy of His Salvation was the focus of the Holy Spirits revelation.  V. 11   - The Joy of His Salvation was the focus of the Disciples preaching.  V. 12   - The Joy of His Salvation was the focus of the Angel’s interest.  V. 12     Learn more about Gratis Church at gratischurch.com.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Focus: vs. 6-9   On a scale of 1-10:  How much joy are you experiencing in your life right now?   J - Jesus first O - Others next Y - Yourself last   - We have inexpressible joy because we have a living hope. V. 3   - We have inexpressible joy because our inheritance is secure in heaven.  V. 4   - We have inexpressible joy because we are protected by God’s almighty power.  V. 5   - We have inexpressible joy because our faith is tested and proven.  Vs. 6-7   “A faith that can be trusted is a faith that has been tested."   - We have inexpressible joy because of Who we love and what we believe.  Vs. 8-9   Learn more about Gratis Church at gratischurch.com.

Key Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5   Have you ever received or not received an inheritance?  How did it make you feel?   - An inheritance is a financial term describing the assets passed down to individuals after someone dies.   - Our inheritance is Jesus is imperishable. v.4   - Our inheritance in Jesus is undefiled. v. 4   - Our inheritance in Jesus is unfading. v. 4   - Our inheritance in Jesus is reserved.  It is secure.  v. 4   - We, as believers, are protected by God’s power. We are secure v. 5  John 10:28-29     How does it make you feel knowing your inheritance is secure and you are as well?   Learn more about Gratis Church at gratischurch.com.

Text:  1 Peter 1:3   - You must be born again to experience a “living hope."   - All believers are given “living hope” through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.   - God’s definition of living hope is “an eager, confident expectation.”  It is not wishful thinking.   - Our “living hope” is anchored in the past because Jesus rose from the dead.   - Our “living hope” continues in the present because Jesus is alive.   - Our “living hope” endures throughout the future.  Jesus promises eternal life to all who believe.   - Unbelievers do not have “living hope.”  (Ephesians 2:12)  (1 Thessalonians 4:13)   Which hope are you experiencing in your life right now?   Learn more about Gratis Church at gratischurch.com.

Key Scripture: Luke 23:33-43   -  Both criminals mocked Jesus at first.  (Matt. 27:44)   Rulers mocked. v. 35 Soldiers mocked. vs. 36-37   - One criminal was hurling abuse at Jesus.  v. 39   - One criminal recognized his sin and the innocence of Jesus.  vs. 40-41   - This one criminal believed and received the Lord Jesus Christ.  v. 42   - This man was saved by Jesus.  v. 43   - The Good News is salvation is totally a free gift from God. - The Good News is we can be forgiven of our sin by God. - The Good News is it is never too late to receive Jesus.   - One man died with sin in him and on him. - One man died with sin in him but not on him. - Jesus died with sin on Him but not in Him.   “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”  2 Corinthians 5:21   Learn more about Gratis Church at gratischurch.com.