Holiness in the Midst of Hostility: Review
November 20, 2022
Enjoy a rehearsing of key points throughout 1 Peter in this review by the FFC elders aimed at helping us pursue holiness even in the midst...
God’s call to endure joyfully is based on the truth that we are saved securely. And the sanctification we are promised and pursue will not only occur in spite of persecution, but actually because of it. What a foundation for perseverance—that God is making us holy in the very middle of hostility. This is the message Peter proclaims in his first letter, a message of confidence and hope for God’s chosen people in times of uncertainty and doubt. In this series we explore 1 Peter in various ways, growing deeper into the reality of God’s certain work even in our current suffering. You can download the study guides for each section and listen to each sermon below:
Standing Firm in True Grace | 1 Peter 5:12–14
November 13, 2022
See how Peter connects grit and grace in this summarizing message by Pastor Todd from the final three verses of 1 Peter: “By...
When Satan Twists Suffering | 1 Peter 5:8–11
November 6, 2022
Though God ordains suffering for our sanctification, Satan twists it to be a temptation. See how in this insightful message from Pastor...
Humility 101 | 1 Peter 5:6–7
October 30, 2022
Discover one of the key ingredients to a life of humility in this incredibly simple message by Pastor Todd from 1 Peter 5:6–7:...
1 Peter Interlude: Biblical Eldership
September 25, 2022
What’s involved in the biblical office of elder? Deepen your understanding of the church’s undershepherds in this series...
How Shepherds Lead and How Sheep Follow | 1 Peter 5:1–5
September 18, 2022
Christ’s body is often pictured as a flock. Dig deeper into “life in the fold” in this message by Pastor Todd concerning...
Sharing in Christ’s Suffering and Glory (Part 3) | 1 Peter 4:15–19
September 4, 2022
Hear the final of three messages from 1 Peter 4:12–19 aimed at grasping Peter’s call to not simply suffer, but to share...
Sharing in Christ’s Suffering and Glory (Part 2) | 1 Peter 4:14
August 28, 2022
Hear the second of three messages from 1 Peter 4:12–19 aimed at grasping Peter’s call to not simply suffer, but to share...
Sharing in Christ’s Suffering and Glory (Part 1) | 1 Peter 4:12–13
August 21, 2022
Hear the first of three messages from 1 Peter 4:12–19 aimed at grasping Peter’s call to not simply suffer, but to share...
Spiritual Gifts: For the Good of Others and the Glory of God | 1 Peter 4:10–11
August 14, 2022
In a message tied to the previous series “For the Common Good,” Pastor Todd looks at Peter’s summarizing categories of...
Loving Hospitality | 1 Peter 4:8–9
August 7, 2022
There is an ultimate goal to God’s commands, and there is a way it is expressed. Dig deeper into our call to love one another in this...
End-Times Praying | 1 Peter 4:7
July 31, 2022
Are there times when specific traits enable us to pray more effectively? Find out in this message by Pastor Todd from a singular verse in 1...
Living for the Will of God (Part 2) | 1 Peter 4:3–6
July 24, 2022
Delve into the mindset required to live for the will of God, which is often suffering, in part 2 of this 2-part message by Pastor Todd from...
Living for the Will of God (Part 1) | 1 Peter 4:1–2
July 17, 2022
Delve into the mindset required to live for the will of God, which is often suffering, in part 1 of this 2-part message by Pastor Todd from...
Biblical Baptism | 1 Peter 3:21–22
July 11, 2022
What does baptism mean? What does it do? Clarify your perspective about this biblical ordinance in this series interlude by Todd, Mike, and...
Christ’s Suffering and our Salvation | 1 Peter 3:18–22
July 3, 2022
What did Christ endure to bring us to God? Let 1 Peter 3:18–22 stir your soul as Todd unpacks many wonderful gems of salvation in these...
Responding to Being Reviled for Righteousness | 1 Peter 3:13–17
June 26, 2022
Peter uncomplicates the issue of responding rightly and humbly by showing us that it’s first an internal issue. Dig in to this more...
The Basis of Blessing | 1 Peter 3:8–12
June 19, 2022
Why are we blessed? Discover the beautiful answer to the question in this message from Stan rooted in 1 Peter 3:8–12.
The Subject of Marriage: Husbands | 1 Peter 3:7
June 12, 2022
How a husband relates to his wife has both physical and spiritual effects. Hear more about this from Mike Hartwig in this message from 1...
The Subject of Marriage: Wives | 1 Peter 3:1–6
June 5, 2022
Humbling submitting to authority is actually all about hoping in God, especially in specific marriage situations. Learn more in this...
Christ’s Calling to Suffer (Part 2) | 1 Peter 2:22–25
May 29, 2022
Being humbly submissive is the Christian’s mindset, and this mindset is rooted in the model of Jesus. Hear more about this second...
Christ’s Calling to Suffer (Part 1) | 1 Peter 2:18–21
May 22, 2022
Pastor Travis continues the theme in 1 Peter of humble submission with the topic of servants and masters found in 1 Peter 2:18–21. Listen...
Human Government and the Christian | 1 Peter 2:13–17
May 15, 2022
How should God’s people respond to government leaders? Gain insight into this topic from Ed Gregory in this series interlude rooted...
Being Subject, Living Freely | 1 Peter 2:13–17
May 8, 2022
Can one be submissive and free simultaneously? Hear more about this seeming contradiction Peter sets forth in this message by Pastor Todd...
Who We Are and What We Do (Part 2) | 1 Peter 2:11–12
May 1, 2022
Taking aim again at the issues of who, what, and why, Peter addresses one specific way God’s people can be on God’s mission....
Who We Are and What We Do | 1 Peter 2:9–10
April 24, 2022
Peter answers three questions in two verses to provide one exhortation. Find out what it is in this message by Pastor Todd from 1 Peter...
The Stone and the Stones | 1 Peter 2:4–8
April 3, 2022
Thirsting for God’s Word is both revealing and transforming. Discover more about these truths in this message by Pastor Todd from 1...
The Taste that Transforms | 1 Peter 2:1–3
March 27, 2022
Thirsting for God’s Word is both revealing and transforming. Discover more about these truths in this message by Pastor Todd from 1...
What the Good News Is and Does | 1 Peter 1:22–25
March 20, 2022
Join Todd as he showcases the fundamental priority Peter places upon God’s Word in this message from 1 Peter 1:22–25.
The Foundation for Living Fearfully | 1 Peter 1:17–21
March 13, 2022
Todd breaks down the root motivation for proper fear in our actions in this message from 1 Peter 1:17–21.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ | 1 Peter 1:13
March 6, 2022
What exactly does Peter mean by his consistent use of the phrase “the revelation of Jesus Christ”? Hear more about the meaning...
Future Hope and Present Holiness | 1 Peter 1:13–16
February 27, 2022
How does one actually experience true change in their conduct? Join Todd as he unpacks the answer in this message from 1 Peter 1:13–16.
Concerning This Salvation | 1 Peter 1:10–12
February 20, 2022
What makes even angels wondrously curious? Discover the timeless depth and breadth of God’s saving work in this message by Pastor...
Unrelenting Rejoicing | 1 Peter 1:6–9
February 13, 2022
There’s a reason our joy never quits! Find out why in this message by Pastor Todd from 1 Peter 1:6–9.
The Majestic Mountain of God’s Mercy | 1 Peter 1:3–5
February 6, 2022
What God has done in Christ for sinners is the height of merciful love and compassion. Join Pastor Travis as he treks up the beautiful peak...
The Trinity and the Treasure of our Identification | 1 Peter 1:1–2
January 30, 2022
Delight in who we are and whose we are in this Trinitarian message by Todd from 1 Peter 1:1–2.
Holiness in the Midst of Hostility
January 23, 2022
In this opening message, Todd provides an overview of key themes in 1 Peter, as well as a window into the overall structure that shows...