Born Again to a Living Hope | Elders: God's Choice to Lead the Local Body of Christ (1 Peter 5:1-2)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses the roles and responsibilities of elders in the local church.

Born Again to a Living Hope
Elders: God's Choice to Lead the Local Body of Christ
1 Peter 5:1-2

I. God has chosen elders to lead the church
A. Elders will be the first judged
B. Elders are responsible for those under their care

Born Again to a Living Hope | A Christian's Response to Trials in the End Times - Part 2 (1 Peter 4:15-19)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice returns to the theme of suffering well as a Christian and discusses how it is possible.

Born Again to a Living Hope
A Christian’s Response to Trials in the End Times - Part 2
1 Peter 4:15-19

II. The end of all things is at hand; will you suffer well?
III. The end of all things is at hand; will you suffer in faith?

Born Again to a Living Hope | A Christian's Response to Trials in the End Times (1 Peter 4:12-14)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why Christians “can rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.”

Born Again to a Living Hope
A Christian’s Response to Trials in the End Times
1 Peter 4:12-14

I. The end of all things is at hand; How will you respond to the testing?
A. Testing is common to all people, and a certainty for Christians
B. Testing should be viewed joyously
C. Testing is a blessing for those with the Spirit of God

Born Again to a Living Hope | Christian Action in the End Times - Part 2 (1 Peter 4:10-11)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how the Holy Spirit empowers each believer with unique gifts in order to edify the church.

Born Again to a Living Hope
Christian Action in the End Times - Part 2
1 Peter 4:10-11

III. The end of all things is at hand; Will you use your gifts to edify the church?
A. Each person has a gift
B. Each gift is meant for service to the church
C. Each gift is unique to that person
D. Each gift is either speaking or service

Born Again to a Living Hope | Christian Action in the End Times (1 Peter 4:7-9)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice discusses how Christians should live knowing that the end of all things is at hand.

Born Again to a Living Hope
Christian Action in the End Times
1 Peter 4:7-9

I. The end of all things is at hand; How does that knowledge impact your commitment to the Lord?
II. The end of all things is at hand; How does that knowledge impact your love for the church?

Resurrection Sunday 2023: The Undeniable Truth of the Resurrected Christ (1 Corinthians 15:1–25)

In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick discusses why the resurrection of Jesus matters, how we can actually believe it is true, and how it must transform our lives if we claim to believe it.

Resurrection Sunday 2023:
The Undeniable Truth of the Resurrected Christ
1 Corinthians 15:1–25

I. Why does the resurrection matter?
A. The resurrection confirms the identity of Jesus
B. The resurrection confirms the words of Jesus
C. The resurrection completes the saving work of Jesus
II. How can we believe the resurrection is true?
A. He appeared to many
B. The tomb was empty
C. The story could not have been invented or imagined
III. What impact does the resurrection have on our lives?

Born Again to a Living Hope | Gonna Change My Way of Thinking (1 Peter 4:1-6)

In this sermon, MC Pastor Stephen McNeill explains how we can arm ourselves with the mind of Christ by fleeing sin and living in the Spirit.

Born Again to a Living Hope
Gonna Change My Way of Thinking
1 Peter 4:1-6

I. We must arm ourselves with the mind of Christ
II. We must leave sin where it lies
A. You've already lived in sin enough
B. Abstaining from sin is strange and offensive
III. We must live in the Spirit

Born Again to a Living Hope | The Message of the Victorious Christ (1 Peter 3:19-22)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how the story of the ark & flood is a picture of baptism, which both point to the saving work of Christ.

Born Again to a Living Hope
The Message of the Victorious Christ
1 Peter 3:19-22

II. The Victorious Sermon (18b-19)
III. The Victorious Work (20-22)
A. Baptism is not the removal of dirt from the body
B. Baptism is an appeal to God
C. Baptism saves in the same manner as the story of Noah

Born Again to a Living Hope | The Suffering of the Victorious Christ (1 Peter 3:18-19)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches about the victorious suffering of Christ.

Born Again to a Living Hope
The Suffering of the Victorious Christ
1 Peter 3:18-19

I. The Victorious Suffering (18a)
A. He suffered once for sin
B. He stood in our place
C. He ushered us to the father
II. The Victorious Sermon (18b-19)

Born Again to a Living Hope | Living a Life of Blessing in a World of Evil - Part 2 (1 Peter 3:13-17)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice offers three more commitments that Christians should make regarding how we treat those who wrong us.

Born Again to a Living Hope
Living a Life of Blessing in a World of Evil - Part 2
1 Peter 3:13-17

V. I am going to think and live in a hopeful way
VI. I am going to be prepared to defend the hope I have
VII. I am going to disarm all of my enemies

Born Again to a Living Hope | Living a Life of Blessing in a World of Evil (1 Peter 3:9-12)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches from 1 Peter 3:9-12 about four commitments that Christians should make regarding how we treat those who wrong us.

Born Again to a Living Hope
Living a Life of Blessing in a World of Evil
1 Peter 3:9-12

I. I am going to be a blessing even when I am not blessed
II. I am going to speak good and true words
III. I am going to act in a holy way during all circumstances
IV. I am going to trust the Lord to hear my prayers

Born Again to a Living Hope | How to Love Life and See Good Days (1 Peter 3:8)

In this sermon, Worship Pastor Blake Bostick explains how Christians can learn to “love life and see good days” by developing attitudes and behaviors that imitate Christ.

Born Again to a Living Hope
How to Love Life and See Good Days
1 Peter 3:8

I. Unity of mind
II. Sympathy
III. Brotherly love
IV. Tender hearts
V. Humble minds

Born Again to a Living Hope | The Honorable Works of a Godly Husband (1 Peter 3:7)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches from 1 Peter 3:7 about why and how husbands are called to honor their wives.

Born Again to a Living Hope
The Honorable Works of a Godly Husband
1 Peter 3:7

I. The honorable works of a Godly husband
A. His Godly submission
B. His emotional intelligence
C. His gentle spirit
D. His commitment to biblical equality
E. His spiritual headship

Born Again to a Living Hope | The Redeeming Quality of a Godly Wife (1 Peter 3:1-6)

In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches from 1 Peter 3:1-6 about the redeeming qualities of a Godly wife.

Born Again to a Living Hope
The Redeeming Quality of a Godly Wife
1 Peter 3:1-6

I. A Godly wife submits to her own husband for the sake of his soul
A. She adorns herself with respectful and pure conduct
B. She adorns herself with a gentle and quiet spirit
II. A Godly wife submits to her own husband for the sake of her soul

10 Year Celebration: A Lasting Heritage (2 Corinthians 5:16-21)

Commemorating Vintage Church’s ten year anniversary, in this sermon Pastor Brice looks at how the church can create a lasting heritage.

10 Year Celebration
A Lasting Heritage
2 Corinthians 5:16-21

I. We create a lasting heritage when we see image bearers as spiritual beings (16)
II. We create a lasting heritage when we see ourselves as a new creation (17-18a, 21)
A. The old has passed away
B. We are reconciled to God through Christ
C. Christ was made like us so that we could be like him
III. We create a lasting heritage when we see ourselves as ambassadors for Christ (18b-20)

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