John 4

2 Corinthians 3

Genesis 1, 2 Corinthians 13, Psalm 8 and Matthew 28 are our scriptures today

Numbers 11, 1 Corinthians 12, Acts 2 are our scriptures as we celebrate Pentecost today!

the final sermon in the First Peter series. We bring it home with 1 Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11 and John 17:1-11.

Join us on May 22nd for The sale at the BEDA in Ballineen 7 pm, Healing service later today 8 pm in Ballineen, or if fancy a bit of Muddy Church - 2.30 pm by the stepping stones in Drimoleague. 

Living Hope: Faithful Witness in a Troubled World Week 5 — Hope in the Face of Opposition

1. We grow through the Word — nourished into maturity

2. Christ is the cornerstone — the one who defines us

3. We are the living stones — built together, not apart

4. We offer spiritual sacrifices — worship lived out

5. The “once… now…” identity shift — mercy that makes us a people

CONCLUSION — A House for God’s Glory

Living Hope Faithful Witness in a Troubled World April - May

A journey through 1 Peter

Week 1: Born into a Living Hope Apr 12th. 1 Peter 1:3–9

Week 2: Holy Living in a Hostile World Apr 19th. 1 Peter 1:17–23

Week 3: Christ Our Example in Suffering Apr 26th. 1 Peter 2:19–25

Week 4: Built Together as Living Stones May 3rd.  1 Peter 2:2–10

Week 5: Hope in the Face of Opposition May 10th. 1 Peter 3:13–22

Week 6: Grace That Sustains May 17th. 1 Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11

Week 2 of our 1 Peter Series - a living Hope in times of Turmoil

Week 1: Born into a Living Hope Apr 12th. 1 Peter 1:3–9

Week 2: Holy Living in a Hostile World Apr 19th. 1 Peter 1:17–23

Week 3: Christ Our Example in Suffering Apr 26th.  1 Peter 2:19–25

Week 4: Built Together as Living Stones May 3rd.  1 Peter 2:2–10

Week 5: Hope in the Face of Opposition May 10th. 1 Peter 3:13–22

Week 6: Grace That Sustains May 17th. 1 Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11

We are starting a new series in 1 Peter entitled: 

A living hope: in times of turmoil

Week 1: Born into a Living Hope Apr 12th. 1 Peter 1:3–9 with John 20:19-31

Week 2: Holy Living in a Hostile World Apr 19th. 1 Peter 1:17–23

Week 3: Christ Our Example in Suffering Apr 26th.  1 Peter 2:19–25

Week 4: Built Together as Living Stones May 3rd.  1 Peter 2:2–10

Week 5: Hope in the Face of Opposition May 10th. 1 Peter 3:13–22

Week 6: Grace That Sustains May 17th. 1 Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11

Deuteronomy 14:22–29 provides the framework as we think through rejoicing with feasting and rest: