1 Peter was written to teach us how to remain faithful and content in the midst of the heavy trials of our mortal life on earth, this "time of your sojourn." We are taught the purpose and character of trials, seeing in them the sanctifying work of the Spirit revealing the genuineness of our God-given and, therefore, invincible, enduring faith. This series of messages was part of an exposition of the book of 1 Peter by Dave Rich, a pastor at Kootenai Community Church.
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Sermons by Rev. Canon Julie A. Cicora of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Henrietta, NY - jcicora@stpetershenrietta.org. We extend a warm welcome to all visitors. Join us for Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Sanctuary at St. Peter’s Church, 3825 E. Henrietta Rd Henrietta, NY 14467. Nursery Care is available for children below Sunday School age or you may bring your child with you to attend the service. Our Induction Loop Amplification System allows the hearing impaired in the c ...
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OUR VISION: We are the continuation of the New testament Church born in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost, focusing on building a genuine loving relationship with Jesus Christ and one another.
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Stones and Sacrifices: Peter's Mixed Metaphor for the Church (1 Peter 2:5)
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Dave Rich examines Peter's metaphor of the church as living stones in 1 Peter 2:5. This imagery portrays believers as components of a spiritual house, functioning as a holy priesthood. Rich explains how the church, as living stones, offers acceptable sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ. He outlines seven types of spiritual sacrifices: self-dedic…
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Jesus Christ, the Living Stone (1 Peter 2:4-10)
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Dave Rich explores the significance of Jesus Christ as the living stone in 1 Peter 2:4-10. Highlighting how one’s valuation of Christ impacts their eternal destiny, Rich emphasizes that esteeming Jesus as precious and chosen by God leads to salvation and spiritual blessings. Conversely, rejecting the living stone results in spiritual peril. This se…
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God's will for every believer is their sanctification. That is the purpose of this life, with all of its trials and temptations. God has given us His word as a means of sanctification, but to gain from it, we must first put away our sins. Putting away sin and desiring God's word is impossible apart from the regenerating, converting work of the gosp…
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Love is a Good Investment (1 Peter 1:23-25)
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Peter commands believers to love one another fervently and from the heart. This kind of love is not without sacrifice, but this investment of love is guaranteed to result in eternal benefit. Because our new life has its source in God's word, and because God's word endures forever, we can have confidence that the relationships we build with other be…
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Peter's Command to a Comprehensive Love (1 Peter 1:22)
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Every Christian loves other believers. By living in obedience to the truth of God's Word, we grow in sanctification, increasing in our love for one another to the point where our love can be described as sincere. We are commanded to push that love to its limits, both in its depth and breadth outward toward other believers, and also inwardly through…
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Secure in the Plan of Redemption (1 Peter 1:20-21)
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This passage provides further comfort to suffering saints by providing assurance that the pactum salutis, God's eternal plan of redemption, and all that arises from that plan, including the sanctifying trials of life, are for the sake of those of us who are believers in Christ. For this reason, we may trust completely in Christ not only for our ult…
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Christians have been purchased from slavery to sin at an incredibly high price, the death of the eternal Second Person of the Divine Trinity, our Lord Jesus Christ. Contemplation of this reality is great motivation for lives of obedience. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:18-19. ★ Support this podcast ★By Dave Rich
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Christians address God rightly as their Father, but that doesn’t mean that the impartial judge of all mankind will not judge the works of His children. We are to live in fear of shame or loss at the judgment seat of Christ. We are to fear the loving discipline of God. We are to fear grieving the God of our salvation. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:17. …
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Everyone obeys someone. We either obey the god of this age or the sovereign God of the universe. Christians are characterized as “children of obedience” and the child of God must and will reflect the character of the Holy One who called him, living in obedience to the will of God as revealed in His word. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:14-16. ★ Support …
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In order for this life to accomplish its intended purpose of sanctification for the good of the believer and the glory of God, we must obey the command to set our hope completely on the grace that is promised to be ours at the revelation of Jesus Christ. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:13. ★ Support this podcast ★…
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Four Perspectives on our Great Salvation (1 Peter 1:10-12)
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The prophets, apostles, angels, and even the Holy Spirit Himself have as the focus of their interest and attention the gospel of our salvation. Peter challenges us as “elect exiles” being sanctified through trials to have that same edifying, empowering, calming, happy-making focus on our salvation. If the gospel is the focus of God, angels, and the…
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Peter says his readers are “obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls”. But how can Christians living through trial be said to be obtaining salvation? Isn’t salvation something that happened in the past, when they were converted? In this sermon, we examine the ordo salutis to understand exactly which element(s) of our salva…
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Loving and Believing In the Unseen Christ (1 Peter 1:8)
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Peter marvels at the love and faith of His readers in a Savior they have never seen and do not see now. What makes our obedient love and absolute trust in Christ so commendable to Peter? It’s the fact that the object of our love and faith, the unseen Savior, does not communicate with us outside of His word. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:8. ★ Support t…
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Joy, Purpose, and Reward through Trials (1 Peter 1:6-7)
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A thorough theology of trials in the Christian life. Rejoice in your salvation, understand the nature of trials, realize the purpose of trials, and look forward to a reward for faithful endurance. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:6-7. ★ Support this podcast ★By Dave Rich
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Regenerated Through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3)
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This passage says God has “caused us to be born again…through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” What is the connection between the regenerating work of God and the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ? This message attempts to answer that question by examining why we need to be made alive spiritually, and what exactly happened when …
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What is our “living hope” and how do we receive it? An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-5. ★ Support this podcast ★By Dave Rich
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The Misery of Man and the Mercy of God (1 Peter 1:3)
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A look at our great God of mercy. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3. ★ Support this podcast ★By Dave Rich
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The God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3)
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A look at the implications of the full title of “The Lord Jesus Christ.” A look at many reasons that God is worthy of our praise. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3. ★ Support this podcast ★By Dave Rich
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The Reformation and the Will of Man (1 Peter 1:3)
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A look at what Luther called “the hinge upon which the whole [Reformation] turns,” the subject of “free will.” This message provides an exposition of 1 Peter 1:3 and a look at what Scripture says regarding the nature of man’s will. Is it free? Is salvation a matter of man’s own independent choosing, or is salvation the work of God? If you would lik…
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The Sanctifying Work of the Spirit (1 Peter 1:2)
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Sunday Morning Worship by Pastor/Elder Dave Rich. ★ Support this podcast ★By Dave Rich
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Peter says we are to “reside as aliens.” What does that mean and how do we do that? An exposition of 1 Peter 1:1-2. ★ Support this podcast ★By Dave Rich
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Chosen According to the Foreknowledge of God (1 Peter 1:1-2)
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An exposition of 1 Peter 1:1-2 by Pastor Dave Rich. ★ Support this podcast ★By Dave Rich
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By Father Spyridon Jajeh
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The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
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The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
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The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
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The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
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The Eight Sunday after Pentecost
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The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
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The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
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The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
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The Day of Pentecost
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The Seventh Sunday of Easter
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The Sixth Sunday of Easter
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The Fourth Sunday of Easter
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The Third Sunday of Easter
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The Second Sunday of Easter
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The Fifth Sunday in Lent
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The Fourth Sunday in Lent
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The Third Sunday in Lent
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The Second Sunday in Lent
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The First Sunday in Lent
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The Last Sunday after the Epiphany
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The Eight Sunday after the Epiphany
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God tells us that we are holy because God is holy. Sermon by Dr. Carl T. D'Angio on he Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
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The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
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The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
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The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
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The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
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