It is right for the one truly following Jesus to expect suffering, but what is the suffering that should be expected? Is our modern understanding of suffering in the American church what Peter had in mind when writing this letter? Join our Youth Ministry Director, Gage Skivington, as he reads through 1 Peter 4:12-19 to see what the Scriptures have to say.

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When we live for Jesus, people are going to ask questions. We must always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer as he reads through 1 Peter 2:8-22, and explains what Peter is telling us.

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Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer as he analyzes this text on marriage principles based on God's design. While not everyone is in this stage of life, you are encouraged to listen regardless, to be part of the church is to be His bride. Look at these principles through scripture and see what can apply to you and your life.

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Where does your citizenship lie? In the world or in Heavenly Kingdom? Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer as he looks at 1 Peter 2:11-17 and explains what this passage means us as elect exiles in a world that is not our home.

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How do we live righteously in a world that is hurting? How do we live like Jesus in a world that is not our home? To live like this will have its trials. But to live with the Kingdom of Heaven being greatest than the kingdom of the world means you are to honor man but God get your "yes" first. Listen in as Ben explains this idea further based on 1 Peter 2:13-25 and what is being said in scripture.

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Listen in as College Mens Director, Danny Fernandez, gives the word on the topic of Love in the Bible!

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We all have sought after something, keys, a car, food, a significant other. To look for something that makes us feel loved, feel purpose, and we forget what it feels like to be sought after. So, what does that feel like? What does that look like? Today's sermon, given by Pastor Nate Shaidt, explains what being sought after looks like. Specifically focusing on Jesus seeking us. God seeks us, and our role is being a bride for Him. Tune in to this sermon and find what this means for our lives today through the study of our main text 1 Peter 2:4-10 and find explanations to what being sought after feels like.

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There seems to be so many things in the world that bring life. But what truly fulfills us? What satisfies our thirst for life? The answer is simple, Jesus! We all have been drinking from many different wells to satisfy our thirst. Yet, the only well that truly gives us life sustained, that gives us living water, is Jesus. When we find Jesus, he gives us living water that will never make us thirst again. Todays sermon dives deep into this message and what it looks like to live this out within our everyday life. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer as he thoughtfully studies the passage of 1 Peter 1:22 to 2:3.

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What does holiness mean? We often struggle with the meaning of this word, being tugged in different directions, is it morality, is it evaluation, do I have to do the right things to be holy? To live in holiness is not simply do the right things. In fact, as you play this sermon, listen to what Pastor Ben Kaempfer emphasizes what Peter is saying in 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 13-21. This analysis of scripture gives insight what living in holiness looks like and and how we are called to be holy as elect exiles.

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How do you treat the gospel? Is it advice or news? What is the difference between the two? News is something that has already happened and the inly thing you can do is respond to it. The gospel is the news of Jesus overcoming death to forgive our sins, so what is our response to this good news? Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer in our continued study of 1 Peter, scratching beyond the surface of 1 Peter 1:3-12 and seeing what Peter is saying about living by faith how we can take joy in being Elect Exiles.

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Join us as we study and apply John 15 this semester. We kick things off in verses 1-8 and look at what Jesus really meant when He invited and instructed His disciples to abide in Him.

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