Peter challenges believes to rejoice in the Hope of Christ despite suffering in this life. He makes an appeal to the temporal nature of suffering as compared to eternal salvation. Further, he demonstrates that suffering has purpose in purifying our faith and bringing glory, honor, and praise to God. Thus, even in the midst of horrible suffering we can rejoice in the hope of our God.

The COVID-19 pandemic reminds us of the frailty of life and the uncertainty of this world. This morning I will share with you a six-piece suit of armor from EASTER that can protect your mind from the the invisible enemy that drives you insane.

How is it possible for someone to have hope, and not just hope- living hope, as they are struggling through various trials? Maybe you as you were watching the video this morning, you were thinking- how is it possible for these people to have hope? Look at what is happening to the world around us- if…

Hope is Alive! 1 Peter 1:3–9 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven…

Paul's letter the the Ephesians is absolutely magnifcent! The Lord gave him amazing insight into the redemption heart of God. And revealed to the apostle the mystery that was hidden for ages: Christ broke down the dividing wall the separated Jew (God's people) from Gentile and made both Jews and Gentiles one in Christ. What was that dividing wall and how did Christ break it? Christ also abolished the law of commandments expressed in ordinances. What is that all about? Come with the Grace United crew as we take a deep dive into the riches of God's grace toward both Jew and Gentile in Christ.

The most important day of Roberta’s life was September 10th, 1968. This was the day that God granted her the new birth of the Holy Spirit through Holy Baptism. On this day God wrote Roberta’s name in the Lamb’s Book of Life. He sundered her from the number of the unbelieving, and placed her safe and…

October 31 is . . . Reformation Day! But how many observe it? What we as Americans observe is, and what we have been preparing for, which seems like weeks, is . . . Halloween. Did you know that "Halloween" has Christian roots? How so? And how far back does it go? And why is there so much focus on death on October 31? What is it all about? Come with the Grace United crew as we discover the bad, the good and the glorious elements of Halloween.

Christianity is known for offering salvation. But sometimes is not clear what does that really mean. The term may be even sound offensive to some: Why do I need to be saved? What am I supposedly saved from? This Saturday, we’ll have an overview of the meaning of salvation, and why is so desirable, no matter your social status or overall success in life.

Start: Entice: Today I get to preach from my favorite passage in the NT Epistles. It is a favorite because it combines: Biblical breadth Theological depth Practical application Does theology scare you? I hope not. Sound Biblical theology tries to fuse the variety of Biblical texts into the single story…

The Risen Jesus is the Raised-Up Prophet.

Joy and suffering rarely find themselves together in the same circumstances. Surprisingly, Peter tells us how Christians should rejoice at suffering in their life. Why should we rejoice? This passage teaches us how God uses suffering to purify our faith. While suffering may not be pleasant, its result is more precious than Gold.