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“The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray” (1 Peter 4:7)

November 26, 2011

Peter’s instruction to leaders still holds true. Live with the end in sight. Not in a morbid sense, but with a sense of urgency and anticipation. The end is always near. We will all face God. Live looking and praying for His return.

“You have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God” (1 Peter 1:23)

November 23, 2011

Since the Word was planted in you, endeavor to be good soil so that it grows and multiplies producing a spiritual harvest. Crave the Word so that you may grow thereby. Sow the Word so that others may know rebirth.

“These have come so that your faith… even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine” (1 Peter 1:7)

November 22, 2011

Untested faith is not faith. True faith perseveres. There are trials and suffering in this world, but they are not meaningless. We have the choice of becoming bitter or better in these times. The faithful will not only endure, they will shine like pure gold.

New Hope

March 1, 2011 | 1 Peter 1:3-5 | easter

Pastor Gary Combs continues the message series entitled “NOVUS,” which is Latin for “new.” This text from 1 Peter describes the new and living hope that we have in Christ.

Hope at Easter

April 12, 2009 | 1 Peter 1:3-13 | easter, hope