How are we to live with eternity in mind? In 1 Peter 4:7-11, we are encouraged to be sober-minded, to love one another earnestly, to show hospitality, and to serve one another with the gifts that we have been given. As we practice these things, we are preparing for Christ’s return and living in a way that brings glory to him. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from 1 Peter 4:1-6, we look at our motivation in suffering, the call to suffering, and the reason for suffering. Suffering is part of living in a broken world, but beyond that, believers can expect to experience suffering for living in obedience to Jesus Christ. In our suffering, we must maintain an eternal perspective, looking to Christ as our hope, example, and strength. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

When faced with suffering, we can look at the triumphant Christ for encouragement. In this sermon from 1 Peter 3:18-22, we are given five things to remember when facing suffering, looking at the examples of Jesus and of Noah. Christ defeated sin and death, and in him, our suffering will ultimately end in triumph. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

How can we glorify God in the midst of our suffering? In this sermon from 1 Peter 3:13-17, we look at the right perspective, posture, and promise to hold in suffering. As believers, we have a message of hope for a hopeless world. The more we are called to suffer the greater our witness and testimony can be, as we look to Jesus, demonstrating that our hope is found only in him. From our Sunday Service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

How can we be a powerful witness to a watching world? In this sermon from 1 Peter 3:8-12, we look at how this is accomplished through our love for one another, our response when wronged, our pursuit of peace, and our hope, which is not found in the things of this world but in Jesus Christ, our righteous King. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

What does it look like to be an honorable husband in the eyes of God? In this sermon from 1 Peter 3:7, we see that an honorable husband is faithful, attentive, and is a servant. With Christ as his example, he is to use his strength to love and serve his family and others, remembering that to be this type of husband is only possible by the grace and power of God. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

What does a beautiful wife look like in the eyes of God? In this sermon from 1 Peter 3:1-6, we see that a beautiful wife focuses on her spiritual growth and her inner beauty. She encourages and willing submits to her husband’s leadership by acknowledging, following, helping, and respecting her husband’s role as spiritual leader, remembering that in doing so, she is ultimately submitting to Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Unjust suffering is to be expected in the Christian life. In this sermon from 1 Peter 2:18-25, we look at Christ as our example, our provider, and our companion in suffering. We see that there are two possible reactions to injustice: we can try to vindicate ourselves, revealing that we aren’t trusting God, or like Jesus, we can entrust ourselves to God and his justice, resting in his sovereignty and bringing glory to him. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

What should be the Christian’s response to an increasingly hostile culture? In this sermon from 1 Peter 2:11-12, we are reminded that our response can be summed up in the words, “be holy.” We are called to live a beautiful life in Christ that is shown through our conduct and deeds. As people see the hope, joy, love and grace displayed in our lives, may they glorify our great God in heaven! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from 1 Peter 2:9-10, we look at the church’s identity, purpose, and motivation. Peter tells us that we have been chosen by God to live holy lives that reflect his glory, and to share the gospel with others in response to his great love for us. May we continue to grow in holiness and love as we reflect Christ to a world that desperately needs him. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.