God does not expect us to make a blind leap of faith in Jesus. Instead, He points us to what He has done in history. Christians trust Jesus because He has fulfilled every prophecy He proclaimed. Hear Pastor Nate Harlan’s latest sermon on 1 Peter.

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The post Prophecy Fulfilled — 1 Peter 1:10‑12 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

When we face trials, we often ask God, why? Why does a good God subject His children with difficulties? God doesn’t give us specifics, but He offers the general answer right here in 1 Peter. Hear the encouraging word from Pastor Nate Harlan.

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The post The Outcome of Faith — 1 Peter 1:6‑9 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

Being a Christian is difficult because of the hostility we face and because of our own sin. But if you feel like giving up, you are looking for hope in the wrong place. The Apostle Peter points us instead to the grace shown to us in Christ.

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The post Blessed Be Our God and Father — 1 Peter 1:3‑5 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

This world is hostile to Christ the King. Inevitably, that hostility is applied to His servants. In the face of this hostility, what is the source of our peace? The unconditional love and grace of God the Father for His people. (The audio is now the correct sermon.)

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The post Elect Exiles — 1 Peter 1:1‑2 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

In this fifth sermon in his series on family life, Pastor Nate Harlan says that for young men to answer the biggest questions of their lives — What is my path? Whom shall I marry? — they first must seek wisdom. Only with wisdom will our young men become  dangerous to the enemies of God.

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When we see our families beset with sin, we should always stop and first check on sins of the tongue. Because as James warns us, the tongue is a restless evil and full of deadly poison. Sanctifying our speech is essential to family peace.

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The post Sanctified Speech — James 3:1‑12 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

In the fourth message in his Family Life Series, Pastor Nate Harlan turns his attention to single Christians and how we are to encourage and equip them to pursue Christ and His glory.

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The post Godly Singleness — 1 Corinthians 7:32‑35 first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.