Perseverance Article 8 years ago Suffering When I was a young college student, I was being mentored by a godly man, Don Anderson. We met a couple times a week and always ended with prayer. After…
Finding Purpose in Suffering / 1 Peter 4:1-6 Sermon 8 years ago Gospel Purpose Suffering Sometimes God will call us to be obedient to Him and it will lead to suffering. We need to remember when that happens that He is working out His purposes…
Suffering for the Sake of God and Others / 1 Peter 3:8-22 Sermon 8 years ago Gospel Hope Peace Prayer Suffering Many of us know we are to be a blessing to those who mistreat us. But what does that really look like? And why is it so important that we…
Grace-Empowered Holiness / 1 Peter 1:13-25 Sermon 8 years ago Gospel Grace Suffering Writing to Christians who find themselves exiles and aliens suffering for Christ in this present world, Peter has encouraged us to stand firm in the grace provided for us through…
Introduction to 1 Peter / 1 Peter 1:1-2 Sermon 8 years ago Suffering Suffering is a part of life. Whether it's connected to where we live or work, or who we live or work with, there will be hard times. But it’s not…
Perfect Plans and Well-Meaning Casseroles Article 8 years ago Generosity Grief/Loss Mental Health Relationships Suffering Growing up, I spent more time in the church than I did in my own home. My mom was a worship leader and my dad was on the board. Week…
My Paradigm Shift: My Life for His Glory Article 8 years ago Missions Society/Culture Suffering When looking at my personal journey in seeking a relationship with Jesus, I am constantly in awe of how God has worked in my life. I came to believe in…
My Paradigm Shift: Every Scar Tells a Story Article 9 years ago Abuse Healing Redemption Suffering Many of us can look back on our lives and can easily identify moments or seasons of pain and struggle, some brought on by our own mistakes and some by…
My Paradigm Shift: Peace in the Rough Article 9 years ago Grief/Loss Mental Health Suffering My relationship with the Lord started when I was 9 years old. As a kid I was confident in God’s sovereignty and His deep abiding love for me. I have…
Not My Will / Mark 14:32-42 Sermon 9 years ago Gospel Grief/Loss Mental Health Prayer Suffering As the time for the sacrifice draws closer, we find Jesus struggling. This is an almost unbelievable passage that shows a time when Jesus' and the Father’s wills were not…
Things to Come / Mark 13:1-37 Sermon 9 years ago Faith Gospel Hope Suffering In this passage, Jesus begins teaching and preparing His disciples concerning future events (both near and distant) that will occur. Some of these events are painful realities, such as the…
1, 2 Peter Sermon 10 years ago Suffering Tucked deep in the later portions of the New Testament are eight short chapters written by the Apostle Peter. Remarkably the letters are void of the brash, impetuous, pride-filled tone…