In this part of our study of First Peter, we look at Peter's timely instruction for the Christian and their relationship with their work. Paid and unpaid work consumes the majority of our life. Fortunately, for us, the Bible is full of relevant instruction.

Part Eight

First Peter — Realistic Hope Series  

The Christian and Their Work (1 Peter 2:18-25)

Pastor Josh Whitney

February 20 & 21, 2021

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In Part Seven of our First Peter series, we look at Peter's timely instruction for the Christian and their relationship with their government. As Christians, we are called to biblical, thoughtful submission. We’re called to bring so much good that we actually silence our critics.

Part Seven

First Peter — Realistic Hope Series 

The Christian and Their Government (1 Peter 2:13-17)  

Pastor Josh Whitney

February 13 & 14, 2021

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It can be easy to feel like COVID robbed our church of Gospel opportunities. Sure, we had to change some plans, adapt and tweak a few thing things, but make no mistake, COVID cannot stop the Gospel. God is at work in our midst. Jesus has us Fishing for People and this message is an encouraging reminder about how God is working at The Rock. May we recognize these God-given Gospel opportunities and seize them for His glory.

The Core Meeting

Fishing for People

Pastor Caleb Yetton

February 8, 2021

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In this part of our series, we'll examine three truths. In this section of verses, Peter describes Jesus as the cornerstone on which we (as Believers) are being built up. We are given a new identity as God’s own possession. Because we are God’s people, and Jesus lives in us, we'll look very different to the watching world.

Part Six

First Peter — Realistic Hope Series

Jesus is in the House! (1Peter 2:4-12)

Pastor Steve McInroy

February 6 & 7, 2021

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As people, we Instinctively know there must be better answers than what we see. Deep inside, we are craving hope, change, direction and love. However, we often look to the wrong people, places and things to find our answers. For real hope, change, love and direction, we must look to God and God alone. In this message of our study through First Peter, we learn how there can be realistic hope in Christ.

Part Five

First Peter — Realistic Hope Series

“Remember, Love, Nourish” (1 Peter 1:22-2:3)

Pastor Steele Croswhite

January 30 & 31, 2021

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The word redemption means to buy out or to purchase back, specifically in reference to the purchase of a slave’s freedom. Jesus paid the price to redeem us. This resulted in our freedom from slavery to sin and our rescue from the eternal consequences of that sin. In this message we’ll look at three reasons why understanding redemption can radically change our lives.

Part Four

First Peter — Realistic Hope Series

Radical Redemption (1 Peter 1:17-21)

Pastor Bill Young

January 23 &24, 2021

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In this message, we’ll look at how Christians should think and live in this world. The Apostle Peter shifts gears from reminding Believers about who God is (and what He’s done), to what the application and response should be for Christians. Whether things are good or bad (as the world around us seems to be falling apart) Peter gives us this great instruction.

Part Three

First Peter — Realistic Hope Series

The Christian Mind (1 Peter 1:13-16)

Pastor Bryan D. Edwards

January 16 & 17, 2021

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It is always good to be reminded and encouraged about all the GOOD things Jesus is doing in our lives! In this message, we're going to see that as we begin a new season of Small Groups at The Rock Church, the Lord is at work and doing big things!

The Core Meeting

“Encouragement and Vision for the New Year”

Pastor Bryan Edwards

January 11, 2021

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The Apostle Peter understood what it was like to suffer. He also understood that finding hope in the midst of suffering requires a solid foundation; hope needs to be based on Truth. In part two of our series, we will discover four reasons we can have realistic hope in the midst of a hopeless and messed up world.

Part Two

First Peter — Realistic Hope Series

Hope in Suffering (1 Peter 1:6-12)

Pastor Bill Young

January 9 & 10, 2021

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The book of First Peter was written to persecuted, suffering Christians. In the first part of our study, we look at a number of deep, foundational truths to build our lives on. We must let these truths sink deep into our hearts to give us a living hope (especially in the midst of trials and hardships)!

Part One

First Peter Series

Shallow Foundation, Shallow Hope (1 Peter 1:1-5)

Pastor Josh Whitney

January 2 & 3, 2021

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