Through Christ, we have been given everything pertaining to life and godliness. In this sermon from 2 Peter 1:3-4, we look at three things we must understand about what we have been given: we’ve been given everything by God’s power, we’ve been given everything through the Son, and we’ve been given everything for our sanctification. With these truths in mind, may we live lives that glorify the Lord Jesus Christ! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from 2 Peter 1:1-2, we look at how knowing the God of our salvation changes our identity, reveals our need for a Savior, changes our service, and gives us confidence that our faith is secure. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from Justin Reimer, we see that worship is much more than music, but is instead the sum total of our Christian lives. When we recognize our desperate need, repent, believe, and begin to follow him, we become true worshipers of Jesus Christ. We are then ready to make him known throughout the earth, that all peoples may praise his name. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this final passage of 1 Peter, suffering believers are offered hope in Jesus Christ. They are warned to be alert, as they have an enemy who seeks to destroy them, but also given great assurance that this enemy has been defeated. They are reminded of the gospel, that they are not alone, and that they are to walk in love and peace, knowing that Christ himself will restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish them. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

As followers of Christ, we are called to humility. In this sermon from 1 Peter 5:5-7, we see that this involves serving and listening to one another, believing the best about each other, and praying for one another. It means trusting that the Lord is sovereign and knows what is best, following the example of our Savior, Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from 1 Peter 5:1-4, both Christ’s shepherds and his sheep are reminded not to give up in the midst of trials and suffering. Shepherds are admonished to feed and care for the sheep, to serve them out of love, and to lead by example. In the end, all of God’s servants can look forward to the return of Jesus, the Great Shepherd, and the eternal rewards that he will bestow upon his children. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Although it may seem like an oxymoron, the Scriptures teach us that it is actually a blessing to suffer for Christ. In this sermon from 1 Peter 4:12-19, we’re reminded that we can rejoice because we are sharing in Christ’s sufferings and his victory, because God’s Spirit rests upon us, and because it is evidence that we truly are God’s children. We can rest in the knowledge that our suffering is not random, and that God is sovereign even in this. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this Easter sermon from John 11:1-44, we see in the raising of Lazarus the heart of the Lord in the midst of suffering. From this story, we can see that God is more focused on making us holy than on making us happy. We see that Jesus loves us, saves us, empathizes with us, and redeems us. He is the resurrection and the life, and the only one with the power over sin and death. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this Palm Sunday sermon from guest speaker Todd Miles, we look at the worship of Jesus on earth from Luke 19, and the worship of Jesus in heaven from Revelation 4 & 5. On earth, Jesus was imperfectly praised, but in heaven he is praised perfectly for who he is and for his role as Creator. Like this heavenly worship, may we worship the Lord for who he is and all his attributes, in spirit and in truth! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this Palm Sunday sermon from guest speaker Todd Miles, we look at the worship of Jesus on earth from Luke 19, and the worship of Jesus in heaven from Revelation 4 & 5. On earth, Jesus was imperfectly praised, but in heaven he is praised perfectly for who he is and for his role as Creator. Like this heavenly worship, may we worship the Lord for who he is and all his attributes, in spirit and in truth! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.