Keep the Faith

Did you know some sources say that 85% of people actually hate their job? I found that mind-blowing, but the more conversations I have with people, it seems like the majority of people do not like their job. Peter is addressing how believers are to conduct themselves in their job. Today’s passage addresses that Christians...

Christians are called to obey the laws of man unless the laws of man contradict the Laws of God. In this message, we are reminded how Nero was in power over the Roman Empire when Peter was urging the readers of his letter to obey the governing authorities. Christ has called His church to be...

To live for God means to internalize, verbalize, and visualize the gospel of Jesus Christ! Peter informs us that the best way we can do this in the midst of an unbelieving, Christ rejecting world is by abstaining from fleshly desires and maintaining good works. I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a...

God’s true people will praise Him for His gracious gift of mercy! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: [email protected] Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/

Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone and the firm foundation of our faith! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: [email protected] Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/

In 1 Peter 2:4-5, the author uses a metaphor to describe Christ as the living stone, and His followers as living stones. Christ was rejected by men, but preciously chosen by God (2:4). Christ followers are presented as His living stones. We are built up like a temple and holy priests who offer sacrifices accepted...

We all have different cravings that entice us to act upon those impulses, but Peter informs his readers they are to long, desire and crave God’s Word! In this message, we will see a couple of ways how believers can know they are craving the Word of God! I cycled across America in 30 days...

Do you ever wander what the basics of the Christian are? Well, in this message we are going to discuss Peter’s thoughts about it. In 1 Peter 1:22-25, he urges his readers to love one another, to believe God’s promises, and to proclaim the gospel. I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a...

What does it mean to be holy? So many people have their own ideas about this, but what exactly does the text say? In summary, to be holy means to live a set apart life from the world for the glory of God. 1 Peter 1:17-21 is a continuation of the believer’s response to receiving...

1 Peter 1:13-16 is a powerful passage reminding us of the importance of being holy. The term holy literally means dedicated, consecrated, or set aside for a specific use. God sets His people aside to worship Him and to reach the world with the gospel! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a...