Jesus has been divisive from the beginning. In this sermon, we look at Herod’s reaction to the birth of Christ, then contrast that with how the magi responded. Do you see yourself in these men? Are you willing to submit to Jesus as King, or will you maintain your own kingdom?

In this sermon, we follow Peter’s sobering reminder that God has never failed to judge wickedness—whether angels, the ancient world, or the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Yet right alongside these acts of justice, God has always preserved His people. This passage calls us to take sin seriously while resting in the unwavering promise that the Lord “knows how to rescue the godly from trials,” even when evil seems overwhelming.

False teaching is subtle, seductive, and spiritually dangerous—but God has given His people a sure and steady Word. In this sermon, we look at the behaviors and motivations of false teachers and consider the far more uncomfortable reality: that the seeds of distortion grow in every human heart. Peter calls us not only to watch for falsehood around us but also to confront the fear, pride, and desire for ease that can lead us astray.

In a world overflowing with noise, deception, and “cleverly devised myths,” Peter reminds us that the truth of Christ is not fragile or new—it’s confirmed by eyewitnesses, rooted in the prophets, and authored by the unchanging Spirit of God. The same Word that shone as a lamp in the darkness of the first century still lights our path today. When everything else shifts and blurs, God’s Word remains steadfast, calling us to think clearly, live wisely, and cling to what is eternally true.

Faith isn’t meant to sit idle—it’s meant to pull every part of your life along with it. In this sermon, we are reminded that real faith produces real change, and that these qualities confirm our calling and prepare us for heaven. Don’t coast in your faith. Link your faith to every area of your life and keep fueling the train toward Christ.

2 Peter 1:3-4 reminds us that God’s divine power has already granted us everything we need for life and godliness. In this sermon, we are invited to pause and remember the immeasurable gift of God’s love—the power that called us, sustains us, and equips us for every good work. Before we can live faithfully, we must first rest in the truth that our Father has already provided all we need through Christ.

Slow down. The introduction of 2 Peter is only a few words, but it invites us to consider how blessed we are to have a salvation of equal standing with the apostles while drawing us to invest in knowing God through his word. Grace and peace are multiplied in the knowledge of God!

When we encounter suffering, Peter calls us to lift our eyes to Christ—the one who keeps, strengthens, and restores his people. In this closing message from 1 Peter, we are reminded that humility, faith, and steadfast trust in God are how we endure hardship and resist the enemy. The Christian life, from start to finish, is simply this: keep your eyes on Jesus and stand firm in his grace.

Elders are meant to be shepherds who care for the flock while exemplifying godly character. In this passage from 1 Peter, we explore the nature of that calling and its benefits for the church. Shepherding is not for the faint of heart, but it’s worth it. 

The early believers refused to stop speaking the name of Jesus, even when it meant ridicule, rejection, and suffering. Following Christ faithfully often comes with fiery trials, but there is hope and glory awaiting those who bear His name unashamedly.