The Bible says, "Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly… because you are eager to serve God." Today we ask the question, what should a pastor look like? Let’s examine what Peter has to say as he addresses overseers of the church in chapter five of his first epistle. Let’s join Pastor John Miller right now with the message Portrait of a Pastor...

Although we may go through a time of suffering, we can be assured that Christ knows what we are going through…” He is present in the fiery trial…” In his first epistle, Peter writes to strengthen the believers who were being persecuted. In chapter 4, he says, "but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy." Rejoicing in suffering? This seems impossible, but Pastor John explains why based upon our text today. Let’s join him right now in First Peter chapter 4 with the message Suffering as a Christian…

The Bible tells us that even God’s people suffer persecution and adversities. Yet, many times when we face a trial, we think it is strange, and we tend to say, “why is this happening to me?” Today we take a look at First Peter chapter 4, where Peter is writing to strengthen the believers who were being persecuted. In verse 12 he says, "Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you." Pastor John tells us never to doubt the love of God. Let’s join him right now as he explains further in today’ message Suffering as a Christian…

First Peter chapter four, says, "But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers." Peter recognized that a time of suffering and persecution would come and he writes with a sense of urgency. In light of the end of the age, he gives instructions as to how we should live. He says, "And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins."" Love is the number one priority for a Christian. The Bible tells us if we don’t love others, we have gained nothing! Let’s join Pastor John now as he explains further today with the message How to Live in a World of Suffering…

First Peter chapter four, says, "But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers." Peter recognized that a time of suffering and persecution would come and he writes with a sense of urgency. According to scripture, we know that God’s all-encompassing perfect plan is going to take place. So, what should we be doing with our time? In light of the end of the age, Peter gives instructions as to how we should live. Pastor John shares these priorities from First Peter chapter 4 with the message How to Live in a World of Suffering…

In First Peter chapter 4, we are encouraged to follow the example of Christ. Peter tells us that we are to arm ourselves with the same attitude as Christ. Then he goes on to say that a follower of Christ should, "no longer live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles.” We need to arm ourselves with the right activities and separate ourselves from those who live recklessly. Let’s listen as Pastor John explains from our text today in First Peter chapter 4 with the message How to Face Suffering…

Second Timothy 3:12 tells us, "Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution." It should be no surprise to us that we will suffer for Christ’s sake. Chapter four of First Peter begins by saying, "Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin." In order to be able to stand against opposition and suffering we must arm ourselves with the same attitude as Christ. Let’s listen now as Pastor John explains further with the message How to Face Suffering…

The apostle Paul says, “Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called.” He tells us to grasp the eternal perspective that enables us to live life in a new way. Then Paul goes on to give Timothy a final charge. He says, "That you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ's appearing," Paul says to keep the instructions found in God’s Word. And, he tells him to do this until the Lord’s return. Jesus will one day return in glory and we are to live in light of that promise. Let’s join Pastor right now as he teaches from chapter 6 with the message Marks of the Man of God…

In chapter 6, Paul addressed Timothy as, “You, O man of God.” Today we consider what it means to be a man of God. This term is more commonly used in the Old Testament, usually when referring to the prophets. Pastor John tells us that a man of God knows God and loves Him with all of his heart. God will be the at the center of his life. And, in our study today, he describes the characteristics of this type of man. Let’s join Pastor John now as he teaches from chapter 6 with the message Marks of the Man of God…

In chapter 6 of First Timothy, the apostle Paul’s warns about false teachers. Today, Pastor John defines the characteristics of a false teacher: First, they teach contrary to sound doctrine. Second, they reject the truth. Thirdly, they are proud and arrogant. As, believers we are to be sound in belief and sound in behavior. It is through the study of God’s Word that we will be able to recognize anyone who teaches contrary to sound doctrine. Let’s join Pastor John right now as he teaches from chapter 6 with the message The Danger of Covetousness…