In this sermon, David addresses the topic of "how to get through suffering" by exploring the opening chapters of 1 Peter, specifically focusing on verses 6 and 7. David presents a new perspective on suffering, noting that the Bible uses the imagery of a fiery furnace to illustrate how trials refine and purify a believer’s faith, much like gold is refined by fire. It is argued that suffering can reorder life’s priorities, encouraging individuals to place God as their first love rather than relying on fragile worldly things like wealth, careers, or relationships.

Ultimately, we are reminded that we are never alone in our struggles because Jesus endured the ultimate suffering on the cross for us.

David introduces a new sermon series titled "Made New," exploring how following Jesus transforms one's identity using the first two verses of 1 Peter. The talk emphasizes the absolute necessity of coming to Jesus for forgiveness, that believers are God's treasured possessions, loved unconditionally not for their actions or qualities, but simply because God loves them. Finally, a reminder that believers are not yet home and calls them to be actively engaged in the world without assimilating into it.

How often do we get cross with God because he's not doing what we think He should? Do we take matters into our own hands or trust Jesus? Tim Stone talks about the disciples caught in a storm with Jesus in the boat with them.

Geoff Yeung talks about how God equips his people with the gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

David Short talks about some of the parables Jesus told of the Kingdom of God, and how the Kingdom of God is about the coming together of Heaven and Earth.

Geoff Yeung speaks about how Jesus selects his team of apostles, choosing a disparate group of people to become his apprentices.

David Short speaks about the parable of the sower and how this talks about how the Gospel is like a seed with the power to bring new life. It is not just information, it contains the power of God for salvation and transformation.

Looking at these stories about Jesus and the Sabbath, David Short talks about how the law is made for us and not the other way around. God made the law for freedom and Jesus is angered at its use for oppression.

Geoff Yeung uses Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the temple to show how God intends His church to be a church for all nations.

John Barringer talks about the resurrected Jesus meeting his disciples by the lake and making them breakfast. The themes are relationship and obedience, how we need to be ready because we never know when Jesus is going to turn up.