Because we are the people of God (IDENTITY) we are to proclaim His excellencies (PURPOSE) and we do that by living holy lives in front of an unbelieving world (HOW). Specifically, we submit ourselves to government authority. (1 Peter 2:11-17)

Not only is our salvation individual as far as a personal faith in Christ but there is a corporate dimension as well. Our identity as to who we really are is found in our relationship to Christ, the living stone, not the world where we turn way to often. (1 Peter 2:4-10)

The Word of God is essential and powerful in our lives. It gives us the grace to love one another well and by it we grow up into fully devoted followers of Christ. How then should we shape our lives around the Word? (1 Peter 1:22--2:3)

Peter gives three commands that are both natural and necessary responses to our salvation. These are three ways to live strong so that we can stand strong in our faith regardless of the cost. (1 Peter 1:13-21)

Remembering the blessings of our salvation, rejoicing in it, and remembering how great it is can help us stand strong. A strong faith is a tested faith. It is not only the find of faith worth dying for but also worth living for. (1 Peter 1:6-12)

Stay silent, stay secret. Blend in, be safe. Stand up and someone will try and knock you down. How can we stand strong in our faith in Jesus Christ in the midst of suffering and persecution. (1 Peter 1:3-5)

We sometimes think that unless we get a good feeling during worship we really have not worshipped. Psalm 95 teaches us that real worship is God-centered worship. It has little to do with how we feel. This sermon unpacks this rich Psalm written for all. (Psalm 95)

In this look at Psalm 119 we look at 5 responses to the Word of God that the writer had and these same five responses can be ours too. We can rejoice over, delight in, meditate on, obey and love the Word of God. Psalm 119

Do you ever feel anxious or stressed? Do you ever feel like everything and everyone is pushing against you making life more difficult? The writer of Psalm 119 felt that same way. He found great comfort in the Word of God and so can we. (Psalm 119)

After David commits adultery and then murder he is confronted by Nathan the prophet about his sin. David admits his sin and asks God to forgive him based on God's character, not anything that David can do. God forgives David, but consequences remain. (Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 11 & 12; Hebrews 12:5-6, 10-11; 1 John 1:9)