“And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:10-11 (ESV) Good News of Great Joy Luke 2:1-20 The Birth of Christ (vs. 1-7) The Heavenly Announcement (vs. 8-14) The Shepherd’s Response (vs. 15-20)

Pastor Tim wraps up our Faithful Sojourners series. “In this life as sojourners, we need to humbly cast our anxieties on God,be watchful of  the adversary, stand firm in our faith, and have hope that God will strengthen and preserve us.” The God of All Grace I Peter 5:5-14 Be Humble: Cast your anxieties on God (vs. 5-7). Be Watchful: Your adversary is on the hunt (vs. 8). Be Firm: You are not alone (vs. 9). Be hopeful: The God of […]

Pastor Tim examines the charges to elders found in 1 Peter 5:1-5. The LHC elder team was invited to share what it means for them to shepherd the flock. Shepherd the Flock 1 Peter 5:1-5 (ESV) 1 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight,[a] […]

“If anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.” – I Peter 4:16, ESV Blessed in Suffering 1 Peter 4:12-19 Don’t be surprised, rejoice in suffering (vs. 12-13) Don’t be ashamed, glorify God (vs. 14-16) Don’t be afraid, trust God (vs. 17-19)  

“The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” – I Peter 4:7-8, ESV Human Passions vs. God’s Will I Peter 4:1-11 Suffering, Passions, Dedication (vs. 1-2) Indulgence, Judgment, Transformation (vs. 3-6) Pray, Love, Serve (vs. 7-11)

Life as Foreigners “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit.’” – I Peter 3:18, ESV Sermon Series – Faithful Sojourners I Peter 3:8-22 How do we thrive in this life? (vs. 8-12) How do we handle opposition in this life? (vs. 13-17) How do we find salvation in this life? (vs. 18-22)

“Being justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.’” – Titus 3:7, ESV Coheirs of Grace I Peter 3:1-7 Wives, __________ to your husband with _____________ and __________ conduct (vs. 1). Define __________ by your _______________ not your _______________ (vs. 3-6). Husbands, __________ your wife with _____________ and __________ (vs. 7).

Guest speaker Matthew VonStein brought the Word to us this Sunday. Matthew is the Young Life Area Director for Southern York County. He continues our series, Faithful Sojourners, speaking from the Gospels about Peter experiencing Christ first hand. “They saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were frightened. But he said to them, ‘It is I; do not be afraid.’” – John 6:19-20, ESV Experiencing Christ John 6:1-21

Pastor Tim Dance continues a series in 1 Peter: Faithful Sojourners. Suffering Servants I Peter 2:18-25 Enduring suffering with grace (vs. 18-20) Following the example of Jesus (vs. 21-23) Returning to the healing Shepherd (vs. 24-25)

“Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.” – I Peter 2:16, ESV Sojourners, Subjects, and Servants I Peter 2:11-17 Sojourners in the World (2:11-12) Subjects to all Human Institutions (2:13-15) Servants of God (2:16-17)