Born Again to a Living Hope | Tracing the Life of Christ During Unjust Treatment (1 Peter 2:21-25)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how we can follow the example of Christ when we are treated unfairly.

Born Again to a Living Hope
Tracing the Life of Christ During Unjust Treatment
1 Peter 2:21-25

I. Walking in the Example of Christ during unjust treatment
A. You have been called to this life (21)
B. Christ set the example of holiness during unjust treatment (22-23a)
C. Holiness during unjust treatment is an act of faith (23b)
II. Walking in the Power of Christ during unjust treatment (24-25)

Born Again to a Living Hope | The Christian Responsibility to Display Grace to Unjust Authority (1 Peter 2:18-20)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how submission to authority demonstrates grace, even to unjust leaders.

Born Again to a Living Hope
The Christian Responsibility to Display Grace to Unjust Authority
1 Peter 2:18-20

I. It is the Christian duty to be subject to worldly authority
A. Fear of the Lord will produce respect of authority
B. Fear of the Lord will return grace to ungracious authority

How does this text apply to modern times?
1. We honor God and display grace to unjust leaders by keeping jobs more than leaving them
2. We honor God and display grace to unjust leaders by working hard in spite of their rewards or behavior
3. We honor God and display grace to unjust leaders by being mindful of the will of the Lord in all circumstances

Born Again to a Living Hope | The Christian Response to Civil Authority (1 Peter 2:13-17)

In this sermon Pastor Brice explains why Christians are called to "be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution."

Born Again to a Living Hope
The Christian Response to Civil Authority
1 Peter 2:13-17

I. Be subject to civil authorities
A. They are mere creatures
B. For the Lord's sake
C. For our gospel witness
D. For our good
II. Do not abuse the freedoms God has given us
A. Do not use your freedom to mistreat people
B. Do not use your freedom to abandon the saints
C. Do not use your freedom to take lightly the judgment of God
D. Do not use your freedom to as an excuse for lawlessness

Born Again to a Living Hope | The Evangelistic Nature of Our Holy Conduct (1 Peter 2:11-12)

As we return to 1 Peter, in this sermon Pastor Brice explains why the call the “abstain from the passions of the flesh” is necessary for Christians to effectively proclaim the Gospel.

Born Again to a Living Hope
The Evangelistic Nature of Our Holy Conduct
1 Peter 2:11-12

I. Holy conduct is an attainable goal
II. Holy conduct gives peace to your soul
III. Holy conduct gives us a good name
IV. Holy conduct proves that the gospel is effective
V. Holy conduct is evangelstic in nature

Seven Practices for a Balanced and Spiritually Healthy New Year (Ephesians 5:15-21)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice shows how Ephesians 5:15-21 can help us better glorify God in 2023.

Seven Practices for a Balanced and Spiritually Healthy New Year
Ephesians 5:15-21

1. Examine your path

2. Redeem your time

3. Seek the will of the Lord

4. Be filled with the Spirit

5. Worship Collectively

6. Count your blessings

7. Put others first

Jesus Messiah, The Ultimate Prophet, Priest, and King (Hebrews 1:1-3)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how the Messiah was the fulfillment of all God’s plans.

Jesus Messiah, The Ultimate Prophet, Priest, and King
Hebrews 1:1-3

I. God has been working throughout history to point men to the son
A. God spoke in many times and many ways
B. His word and work has been perfect at every stage
II. God at the perfect time sent his son as the completion of that work
A. Jesus is the heir of all things and creator of the world
B. Jesus is the radiance of the father’s glory
C. Jesus is the exact imprint of the father’s nature
D. Jesus is the creator and sustainer of all things
E. Jesus is the perfect prophet, priest and king

Advent: Christ the True and Better | Christ the True and Better David (Acts 2:22–36)

In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick teaches how King David foreshadowed Christ, the ultimate conqueror and king.

Advent: Christ the True and Better
Christ the True and Better David
Acts 2:22–36

I. Conquered the enemy
II. Established a kingdom
III. Brought the presence of God

Advent: Christ the True and Better | Christ the True and Better Moses (Deuteronomy 18:15-18)

In this third sermon of our Advent series, Pastor Stephen McNeill discusses how the law of Moses was fulfilled in Christ.

Advent: Christ the True and Better
Christ the True and Better Moses
Deuteronomy 18:15-18

I. Christ fulfilled the law of Moses
A. He perfectly obeyed the law
B. He perfectly embodied the law
II. Christ clarified the law of Moses
III. Christ is the authority of the law of Moses

Takeaways:
1. Who do we say Jesus is?
2. What does our obedience look like?

Advent: Christ the True and Better | Christ the True and Better Isaac (Genesis 22:1-19)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how Isaac in the Old Testament is a type of Christ, the promised Messiah.

Advent: Christ the True and Better
Christ the True and Better Isaac
Genesis 22:1-19

I. Isaac and Jesus were only begotten sons
II. Isaac and Jesus were named by God
III. Isaac and Jesus were miraculously conceived
IV. Isaac and Jesus were burnt offerings
V. Isaac and Jesus were offered up
VI. Isaac and Jesus were accompanied by two men
VII. Isaac and Jesus carried the wood for their sacrifices
VIII. Isaac and Jesus carried the wood for their father’s fire
XI. Isaac and Jesus were both expected to be resurrected
A. Jesus, unlike Isaac, knew all along that he was the sacrifice
B. Jesus, unlike Isaac, was perfect and was the only possible sufficient sacrifice
C. Jesus, unlike Isaac, was God and he atoned for our sins and was a pleasing sacrifice by his
death and resurrection

Advent: Christ the True and Better | Christ the True and Better Adam (Romans 5:12–21)

In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick explains how the sin of the first Adam shows our need for the coming of Christ, the second Adam.

Advent: Christ the True and Better
Christ the True and Better Adam
Romans 5:12–21

I. Adam was disobedient; Christ was obedient
II. Adam brought condemnation; Christ brought justification
III. Adam brought death; Christ brought life

Born Again to a Living Hope | The Cornerstone and the Living Stones (1 Peter 2:4-10)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how Jesus is the cornerstone of the church.

Born Again to a Living Hope
The Cornerstone and the Living Stones
1 Peter 2:4-10

I. Jesus Christ is the Cornerstone of the Church (4-6)
A. Jesus Christ is the living stone
B. He is chosen by God and precious
C. Upon Christ the temple of God is built
1. Through him we are living stones
2. Through him we are priests of God
II. The blessings of God come to those who believe (7-10)

Born Again to a Living Hope | The Living and Abiding Word of God (1 Peter 1:22-2:3)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses the incredible power of God’s Word in the lives of Christians.

Born Again to a Living Hope
The Living and Abiding Word of God
1 Peter 1:22-2:3

I. The wonderful Word of God
A. Purifies our soul (22)
B. Causes us to be born again (23)
C. Produces continual growth and longing for his word (2)
D. Abides forever (23b-25)

Born Again to a Living Hope | The Quest to Maintaining the Proper Conduct as a Child of God (1 Peter 1:17-21) - Part 2

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explain how the fear of God motivates proper conduct for believers.

Born Again to a Living Hope
The Quest to Maintaining the Proper Conduct as a Child of God (2)
1 Peter 1:17-21

IV. We are on the proper path when we conduct ourselves in the fear of God 17-21

A. Fear has a place in the lives of believers

B. We fear because our father is our judge

C. We fear because of the great cost of redemption

1. Not redeemed with perishable things

2. Redeemed by the precious blood of Christ

3. Redeemed by a substitutionary sacrifice

4. Our redemption was foreknown

5. Our redemption was powerful

Born Again to a Living Hope | The Quest to Maintaining the Proper Conduct as a Child of God (1 Peter 1:13-16)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why we are called to holy conduct and how focusing on our hope makes that quest possible.

Born Again to a Living Hope
The Quest to Maintaining the Proper Conduct as a Child of God
1 Peter 1:13-16

I. We are on the proper path when we have a proper focus on our hope (13)
A. Prepare for action
B. Be sober minded
C. Focus on the grace to come
II. We are on the proper path when do not conform to our former lust (14)
III. We are on the proper path when our conduct is holy (15-16)

Born Again to a Living Hope | The Spirit's Ministry To Us (1 Peter 1:8-12)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice reminds us of the joy that springs from the Holy Spirit's work in us and of the Spirit's work in ages past.

Born Again to a Living Hope
The Spirit's Ministry To Us
1 Peter 1:8-12

I. The Spirit's ministry to us is to proclaim the joy of our faith
II. The Spirit's ministry to us is to proclaim the Gospel through the prophets
A. The thread of Christ's redemption is sewn into all history
B. The prophets searched and inquired to our benefit
III. The Spirit's ministry to us is to proclaim the Gospel throughout the ages

Born Again to a Living Hope | Rejoicing Through Trials (1 Peter 1:6-7)

In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick explains how Christians can greatly rejoice even though our lives are filled with many trials.

Born Again to a Living Hope
Rejoicing Through Trials
1 Peter 1:6-7

I. Rejoicing endures
II. Trials are temporary
A. Trials test the genuineness of faith
B. Trials result in praise, glory, and honor
C. Trials will find their purpose when Christ returns

Born Again to a Living Hope | A Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3-5)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains that because of God's great mercy, we have a living hope in the resurrected Christ.

Born Again to a Living Hope
A Living Hope
1 Peter 1:3-5

I. We have a living hope because God is merciful
II. We have a living hope because Jesus is alive
III. We have a living hope because of the substance of our inheritance
A. Imperishable
B. Undefiled
C. Unfading
IV. We have a living hope because we are guarded by God’s power
A. Kept in heaven for you
1. Kept by the power of God
2. Proven by our Faith

Born Again to a Living Hope | An Introduction in 1 Peter (1 Peter 1:1-2)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice introduces our study in the book of 1 Peter.

Born Again to a Living Hope
An Introduction in 1 Peter
1 Peter 1:1-2

I. The Author and Audience (1)
II. The Encouragement (2)
A. The Foreknown
B. The Family
C. The Faith

Romans: The Power of the Gospel | The Boldness of the Church United (Romans 15:14-16)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches how maturing Christians develop boldness in declaring the truth.

Romans: The Power of the Gospel
The Boldness of the Church United
Romans 15:14-16

I. The Boldness of the Body
A. Known by goodness
B. Full of knowledge
C. Able to exhort
II. The Boldness of the Elders
A. Known by gospel centrality
B. Known by his boldness
C. Known for shaping people in godliness

Romans: The Power of the Gospel | Building and Edifying the Church (Romans 14:20-15:2) - Part 3

Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Building and Edifying the Church - Part 3
Romans 14:20-15:2

III. Building and edifying the church requires selfless judgement
A. Selfless judgement prioritizes the good of the church
B. Selfless judgement practices caution with what he approves
C. Selfless judgement perseveres with the weaker brother