Buckle your seatbelts for this because we are attempting to tackle one of the most controversial passages in Scripture. What did Christ do during the interlude between His crucifixion and resurrection? Who are the spirits Peter mentions? Does water baptism save us? These questions and much more will be discussed in this message. Although, this…
Read moreE291: The Beatitudes of Suffering (1 Peter 3:13-17)
Those who suffer for their faith in Christ will be blessed with eternal life! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/
Read moreE290: Living the Good Life God’s Way (1 Peter 3:8-12)
Living the good life God’s way means to embrace love, extend peace, and to ensure truth! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/
Read moreE289: The Basics of a Christian Home (1 Peter 3:1-7)
In this passage, Peter is unpacking how a Christian home is to be an example of godly living in an ungodly world. In short, a godly home will consist of wives, husbands, and children living within their God-given roles of the household structure. A Christian home is to model the gospel to an unbelieving world…
Read moreE288: Christ is our Example (1 Peter 2:21-25)
In 1 Peter 2:21-25, Peter provides encouragement for the believers in the ancient world who were going through suffering because of their faith in Christ. Peter pointed them to the greatest example of submission in suffering, Jesus Christ. We are called to follow Christ’s example in all things even in submission. I cycled across America…
Read moreE287: God, Christians, and the Workplace (1 Peter 2:18-20)
Did you know some sources say that 85% of people actually hate their job? I found that mind-blowing, but the more conversations I have with people, it seems like the majority of people do not like their job. Peter is addressing how believers are to conduct themselves in their job. Today’s passage addresses that Christians…
Read moreE286: God, Government and the Christian (1 Peter 2:13-17)
Christians are called to obey the laws of man unless the laws of man contradict the Laws of God. In this message, we are reminded how Nero was in power over the Roman Empire when Peter was urging the readers of his letter to obey the governing authorities. Christ has called His church to be…
Read moreE285: Live for God (1 Peter 2:11-12)
To live for God means to internalize, verbalize, and visualize the gospel of Jesus Christ! Peter informs us that the best way we can do this in the midst of an unbelieving, Christ rejecting world is by abstaining from fleshly desires and maintaining good works. I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a…
Read moreE284: The True People of God (1 Peter 2:9-10)
God’s true people will praise Him for His gracious gift of mercy! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/
Read moreE283: The Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:6-8)
Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone and the firm foundation of our faith! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/
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