1 Peter 3:18-22 – For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, because they formerly did not obey, when God’s patience waited in … Read more
1 Peter 3:13-17 – Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a … Read more
1 Peter 3:8-12 – Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. For “Whoever desires to love life … Read more
1 Peter 3:8-12 – Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. For “Whoever desires to love life … Read more
1 Peter 3:7 – Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. Honor. It’s a little word that makes a big difference. Earlier in his … Read more
This is a special guest devo from Pastor Mark’s daughter, Ashley, who was married in January 2020. 1 Peter 3:3-6 – Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear—but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the … Read more
1 Peter 3:1-2 – Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. If you are an unmarried Christian, you should not even consider marrying someone … Read more
In our study of 1 Peter, chapter 2 has some very controversial commands to “Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution” including godless government. This raises the question of what does the Bible say about civil disobedience? As a general rule, the following is a summary of the heart of what 1 … Read more
1 Peter 2:13-21 – Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should … Read more
In this clip from a sermon from the 1 Peter series, Pastor Mark answers the question of what the Black Lives Matter movement truly believes. In this video, he suggests that the best way to know what someone believes is to just let them tell you themselves.
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In this sermon from 1 Peter 3, Pastor Mark teaches that Heaven & hell start in this life, that God can use your worst misery for your best ministry, and that, ultimately, Christianity is about Christ.
When it comes to making practical decisions in daily lives, we tend to fall into one of three ruts that God pulls out of through Peter. Rut #1 – Selfishness 1 Peter 1:14-16 – As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, … Read more