Daniel 1:1-7

Dan Roeber and Todd Veleber chat about how loving and serving others deepens our compassion for them.

Peter concludes the letter with some final instructions and encouragement. In verse 12, he tells us the purpose of the letter: “I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.” For all people who will ever read his letter, Peter lets them know that God is worthy of our hope.

Dan Roeber and Russell Matherly chat about the Sacraments and their role in the spiritual development of a Christian.

Peter now turns his attention to what takes place inside the church. He instructs elders to care for the people the way a shepherd would care for his flock. He calls the people to follow the elders the way the sheep would follow the shepherd.

Dan Roeber and Mike Shockey chat about how God's Word shapes our lives as believers.

Sermon on 1 Peter 4:12-19

Dan Roeber and Sallie Powell chat about the discipline of prayer in our Christian life and how we can cultivate a deeper relationship with God through prayer.

Peter wanted to press into the hearts of his hearers that by living an obedient, victorious life under stress and suffering, a Christ-follower can actually evangelize a hostile world

Dan Roeber and David McNeely chat about marks of spiritual maturity and how spiritual disciplines play an important role in maturing a believer. Don't forget to check out the show notes!