Teacher: Matt Wideman. Welcome! This Sunday, we delve into 1 Peter 4, where Peter encourages believers facing trials to embrace suffering as a means of reflecting Christ and growing in faith. He reminds us that following Jesus, though challenging, is always worth it. By adopting Christ’s mindset, living for God’s will, and serving others, we find purpose and hope in the midst of hardship.

Peter also emphasizes prayer, love, and hospitality, urging believers to entrust themselves to God while doing good. Suffering refines and strengthens our faith, preparing us for eternal glory. No matter the trials we face, the assurance of God’s faithfulness makes the journey worthwhile. Keep climbing—the summit is worth it!

In this series, we're focusing on the main theme of 1 Peter: As God's chosen people, believers are called to endure suffering with hope, following in the footsteps of Christ, trusting that their trials serve to sanctify them and prepare them for the glory to come.

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Message Overview

00:00 – Intro

05:03 – The Mindset of Suffering (1 Peter 4:1–6)

17:23 – The Ministry of Suffering (1 Peter 4:7–11)

27:29 – The Manner of Suffering (1 Peter 4:12–19)

Teacher: Daniel Smith. Welcome! We're so glad you're here! This Sunday, Daniel Smith will guide us through 1 Peter 3:8-22, showing us how Peter encourages us as believers that we thrive in suffering by walking in unity and righteousness, keeping the finish line in mind, following Christ as our ultimate example, and resting in His victory rather than relying on our own control.

In this series, we're focusing on the main theme of 1 Peter: as God's chosen people, believers are called to endure suffering with hope, following in the footsteps of Christ, trusting that their trials serve to sanctify them and prepare them for the glory to come. Join us as we walk through 1 Peter verse by verse over the next eight weeks!

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Teacher: Josh Fortney. Welcome! We're so glad you're here! This Sunday, Josh Fortney will walk us through 1 Peter 2:11-3:7, pointing us to the main idea that for the sake of Christ, we're on misson through submission. In the last four weeks going through 1 Peter, we have focused on our identity in Christ, and now Peter is showing us how we are to practically live this out. Peter puts it in 1 Peter 2:17: "Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor". Join us as we dive deeper into God's Word!

In this series, we're focusing on the main theme of 1 Peter: as God's chosen people, believers are called to endure suffering with hope, following in the footsteps of Christ, trusting that their trials serve to sanctify them and prepare them for the glory to come. Join us as we walk through 1 Peter verse by verse over the next eight weeks!

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