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16:18 O earth, do not cover my blood- The earth is sometimes called to witness men's sins (Deut. 30:15-20; Isa. 1:2; Micah 6:1-2) but here Job calls upon it to testify of His innocence. Job's longs for the earth not to cover his blood. The phrase cover his blood also appears in Gen. 37:26; Isa. 26:21. In Gen. 4:10 the voice of Abel's blood cried out from the ground. Blood represented life itself (Lev. 17:11), and it is precious. Even an animal's blood was to be covered with the ground (Lev. 17:13; Ezek. 24:7-8). Because life and blood were so precious, taking life demanded one's life be taken (Gen. 9:5-6; Num. 35:29-34). And let there be no resting place for my cry- The law of Moses made provision for an avenger of blood who executed the killer of his near kin (Num. 35:9-34). If the avenger failed to act, God was expected to act. Job begs that his cry find no resting place until he was avenged. 16:19 Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven,- While Job's appearance served as a witness against him in vs. 8, he is confident of a witness in heaven (vs.19). The witness is more than just a man. He is in heaven.But who is this witness, this advocate? Some argue that the witness is God Himself.[1] In this context, the witness seems like a 3rd party who will plead his case before God (vs. 21). And my advocate is on high- The word translated advocate is only used here.  16:20 My friends are my scoffers;- There is question about the translation of key words. The word translated friends is used of Job's friends in 2:11; 32:3; 42:10.The NET translates this phrase “My intercessor is my friend.” This word translated intercessor can carry the idea of scoffer (Ps. 1:1; Prov.1:22; 3:34; 9:7, 8, 12; 13:1; 14:6) or it can speak of a translator or an interpreter (Gen. 42:23; II Chron. 32:31; Job 33:23; Isa. 43:27).[1] [1] Newsome, 460-461, does not believe these words variously translated are from the same Hebrew word but that they are different words. Clines, 371, agrees and has some good notes about the translation. Jesus and Job 16:15-2216:16, 20 Job's face is flushed with weeping. Jesus wept at the tomb of Lazarus (John 11:35), at the triumphal entry to the city of Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44), and at Gethsemane (Heb. 5:7). Jesus offered strong crying and tears to the One able to save Him.  16:17 Job was innocence and there was no violence in his hand. Jesus was completely innocent and there was no violence in His mouth on a much greater level than Job (Isa. 53:9; I Peter 2:22).  16:18 Job begs that the earth not cover his blood. While the blood of Abel cries out for vengeance, the blood of Jesus cries out for mercy (Gen. 4:10; Heb. 12:24). 16:21 Compare this to Job 9:32-33; 19:25; 33:23-24. Job is not prophesying of Jesus in the sense of stating what He will do. Job is expressing a longing, a desire for One who will do what Jesus accomplishes. Jesus actually goes far beyond what Job desired. Job's sins, however small, had made him God's enemy (Rom. 5:6-10). All the things Job experienced, and more were endured by Jesus on the cross to bring those who were His enemies back to Him. 

THE DEVIL NEVER QUITS.  As Catholics, we believe that God has prepared a place for us with Jesus in Heaven if we do His will on earth. We also believe that Satan is real and is relentless in his desire to defeat every one of us. That's why we must heed the words of St. Peter, who said, "Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent, the devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour" (I Peter 5:8). Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.com 

Subject: I PeterSpeaker or Performer: Randy McLendonScripture Passage(s): I Peter 3:8-12Date of Delivery: May 31, 2026

(This podcast was previously published on April 15, 2022)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...   After we are born again and have the Spirit of God in us, we learn to control our flesh by following that which is brought to our mind by the Spirit of God, going in that way of God in the issues of this present life.   Flesh never improves.   We simply learn to follow the Spirit of God when our flesh tries to rise us.   I John 2:15-17  Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.  For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.  And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.   Matthew 24:1-2   And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.  And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.   Revelation 6:12-14  And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;  And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.  And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.   I Peter 4:1-2  Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;  That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.   I Corinthians 10:13   There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.   If we follow that which the Spirit brings to mind, we will not walk in the ways the flesh wants to go.  It is easy, for all we have to do is follow the Spirit of God.  (He will remind us!)  

Because of the responsibility of important things in life like your marriage, family, job, or even drama have you always had trouble staying focused and even feeling guilty for wanting to pursue your gifts and calling? If God's plan for YOUR life is important then we have some suggestions as to why you remaining focused on it may be such a challenge and what you can do about it. Inspired by I Peter 4:10

Sermon brought by senior pastor, Rev. Dane Womack. Scripture texts: I Peter 4:12-14, 5:6011 and John 17:1-11.

Sermon brought by senior pastor, Rev. Dane Womack. Scripture texts: I Peter 4:12-14, 5:6011 and John 17:1-11.

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;”‭‭I Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬Introduced Jesus to someone today!!

Subject: I PeterSpeaker or Performer: Randy McLendonScripture Passage(s): I Peter 3:1-7Date of Delivery: May 17, 2026

I Peter 4: 12-19; shame, joy, trials, suffering

Study and apply I Peter 4:10 with Pastor Vetta and discover why it's important to use your gifts to serve others, both saved and unsaved.

By Jerold Aust - In a continuing series of Tuesday night on-line Zoom Bible Studies, former Pastor and educator Jerold Aust, covers the fascinating scriptures and provides commentary on the Book of I Peter, chapter 4. [Note - These studies are presented via Zoom. To access the study on Tuesday evenings you may

Pastor Mike preaches on what it means to and how we can abide in Christ 6th Sunday After Easter, Year A: Acts 17:16-34; I Peter 3:8-18; John 15:1-11

Subject: I PeterSpeaker or Performer: Randy McLendonScripture Passage(s): I Peter 2:21-25Date of Delivery: May 10, 2026

Thriving Under Pressure - A series in I Peter

SERMON "The Laity Unleashed"  Exodus 19:5-6, I Peter 2:9 Pastor Jason Meyer

One of the most important places to receive encouragement is the church, but how do we as the members of the church play a role in this?  Today we discuss how we can be an encouragement to our pastors, our elders and deacons, our small group, our Bible Study and really to anyone who walks through the doors . Also, we will talk about how we receive so much from all the relationships through our local  church. Scripture Mentioned: Hebrews 3:13Hebrews 10:251 Thessalonians 5:11-12Romans 1:12 I Peter 4:10 Galatian 6:2 Philippians 2:3-4Romans 12:11-13Unshaken How to Have Profitable Conversations Reach out at:unshakenpsalm622@gmail.comChrist the Word Church Sermons - PodcastChurch History by Christ The Word Church - PodcastTruth & Life - PodcastFellow Heirs - Podcast

By Jerold Aust - In a continuing series of Tuesday night on-line Zoom Bible Studies, former Pastor and educator Jerold Aust, covers the fascinating scriptures and provides commentary on the Book of I Peter, chapter 3. [Note - These studies are presented via Zoom. To access the study on Tuesday evenings you may

Room To Breathe Pt. 1| MAY 3, 2026Exodus 14:1-4 (NLT) Then the Lord gave these instructions to Moses: “Order the Israelites to turn back and camp by Pi-hahiroth between Migdol and the sea. Camp there along the shore, across from Baal-zephon.Then Pharaoh will think, ‘The Israelites are confused. They are trapped in the wilderness!' And once again I will harden Pharaoh's heart, and he will chase after you. I have planned this in order to display my glory through Pharaoh and his whole army. After this the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord!” So the Israelites camped there as they were told.✓  NOT EVERY DIFFICULT PLACE IS A WRONG PLACE.Exodus 14:2 (NLT) “Turn back and camp by the sea…”✓  FEELING STUCK EXPOSES WHERE WE'RE LOOKING FOR CONTROL.Exodus 14:10-12 (NLT) As Pharaoh approached, the people of Israel looked up and panicked when they saw the Egyptians overtaking them. They cried out to the Lord, and they said to Moses, “Why did you bring us out here to die in the wilderness? Weren't there enough graves for us in Egypt? What have you done to us? Why did you make us leave Egypt?Didn't we tell you this would happen while we were still in Egypt? We said, ‘Leave us alone! Let us be slaves to the Egyptians. It's better to be a slave in Egypt than a corpse in the wilderness!'”Psalm 23:1-4 (NIV) The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me...✓  GOD IS WORKING IN WAYS YOU CAN'T SEE YET.Exodus 14:21-22 (NLT) Then Moses raised his hand over the sea, and the Lord opened up a path through the water with a strong east wind. The wind blew all that night, turning the seabed into dry land. So the people of Israel walked through the middle of the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on each side!WHEN YOU FEEL STUCKI. RELEASE WHAT ISN'T YOURS TO CARRY.I Peter 5:7 (NIV) Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.You can care deeply without carrying it personally.II. CHOOSE STILLNESS OVER STRIVING.Exodus 14:13-14 (NLT) But Moses told the people, “Don't be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”III. BE FAITHFUL WITH THE NEXT STEP.Exodus 14:15 (NLT) Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving! Pick up your staff and raise your hand over the sea. Divide the water so the Israelites can walk through the middle of the sea on dry ground.

At Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Charleston, SC, our senior pastor Rev. Craig Bailey preached again from I Peter 4:7-11 focusing on God's varied grace.

At Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Charleston, SC, our senior pastor Rev. Craig Bailey preached again from I Peter 4:7-11 focusing on God's varied grace.

sermon on Psalm 119:1-20, Proverbs 4:10-18, and I Peter 2:2-10

Thriving Under Pressure - a Series in I Peter

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260502dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. I Peter 2:25 Return to the Shepherd From time to time, the Bible calls us “sheep.” That isn”t very flattering, is it? If a wolf is bearing down, how could a single sheep protect itself? The score every time is: Wolf 1, Sheep 0. If there is a drought, where would the sheep find decent water and grass? And the very worst? If a sheep goes astray into real but invisible danger, they have no way of escaping it. How incriminating it is to hear the apostle Peter tell us, “you were like sheep going astray.” Perhaps you thought you could handle a little temptation on the computer. Or you thought you could get drunk just once and then get behind the wheel. Or, you thought you deserved the right to stay angry at so-and-so. The danger became oh-so-real, oh-so-fast. It’s time to return to the Shepherd. No more excuses. No more wandering. No more thinking that you can stare temptation in the eye and handle it alone. No more thinking that you can solve all your problems. No more being deceived into thinking that you’re in control when you are not. Return to the Shepherd! Let him be your Overseer. Let his promises guide your way. Listen to him as he tells you, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). There you are safe for eternity. Prayer: Dear Shepherd, I don’t want to wander from you. Please watch over me that I might never go astray and be safe under your promises. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260502dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. I Peter 2:25 Return to the Shepherd From time to time, the Bible calls us “sheep.” That isn”t very flattering, is it? If a wolf is bearing down, how could a single sheep protect itself? The score every time is: Wolf 1, Sheep 0. If there is a drought, where would the sheep find decent water and grass? And the very worst? If a sheep goes astray into real but invisible danger, they have no way of escaping it. How incriminating it is to hear the apostle Peter tell us, “you were like sheep going astray.” Perhaps you thought you could handle a little temptation on the computer. Or you thought you could get drunk just once and then get behind the wheel. Or, you thought you deserved the right to stay angry at so-and-so. The danger became oh-so-real, oh-so-fast. It’s time to return to the Shepherd. No more excuses. No more wandering. No more thinking that you can stare temptation in the eye and handle it alone. No more thinking that you can solve all your problems. No more being deceived into thinking that you’re in control when you are not. Return to the Shepherd! Let him be your Overseer. Let his promises guide your way. Listen to him as he tells you, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). There you are safe for eternity. Prayer: Dear Shepherd, I don’t want to wander from you. Please watch over me that I might never go astray and be safe under your promises. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

I. The Transformed Life:The holy life - 12:1-2The humble life - 12:3-8The healthy life - 12:9-21Jesus in John 13John in I John 4Paul in Romans 12Peter in I Peter 4:1-11

4th Sunday After Easter, Year A: Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60; I Peter 2:13-25; John 10:1-10 Pastor Mike preaches on the differences between thieves and shepherds and how Christ is the model for how all good shepherds

Date: April 26, 2026Scripture: I Corinthians 12:12-27, Philippians 1:3-7, Ephesians 4:11-16, I Peter 2:9-10Preaching: Rob EymanSeries: Wayfinding in a Weary World - A Pilgrim's GuideFind notes or a transcript of this sermon on our blog: https://www.covenantepc.org/blog/wayfinding-in-a-weary-world/

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Subject: I PeterSpeaker or Performer: Randy McLendonScripture Passage(s): I Peter 2:13-17Date of Delivery: April 26, 2026

John 10:1-10; I Peter 2:13-25; good shepherd; Russell Brand

Thriving Under Pressure - a Series in I Peter

By Jerold Aust - In a continuing series of Tuesday night on-line Zoom Bible Studies, former Pastor and educator Jerold Aust, covers the fascinating scriptures and provides commentary on the Book of I Peter, chapter 2. [Note - These studies are presented via Zoom. To access the study on Tuesday evenings you may

Pastor Mike looks at the marks of the church as found in the book of Acts and expanded upon in the Nicene Creed. 3rd Sunday after Easter, Year A: Acts 2:14a, 36-47; I Peter 1:13-25; Luke 24:13-53

We're so glad you are here! Thanks for checking out Sunday's message!-- SUNDAY'S NOTES --The Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. When he began to settle accounts, one who owed ten thousand talents was brought before him. Since he did not have the money to pay it back, his master commanded that he, his wife, his children, and everything he had be sold to pay the debt. “At this, the servant fell facedown before him and said, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay you everything.' Then the master of that servant had compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. Matthew 18:23-27 NLTChrist's life, death, and resurrection are the story of God's plan to forgive our sin debt, reconcile us to Himself, and deliver us from the domain of darkness to the Kingdom of Light!He made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 1 Corinthians 5:21 CSBOur sin debt wasn't reduced, it was paid in full by the only one who could pay it!He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree; so that, having died to sins, we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. I Peter 1:24 CSB He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds. Isaiah 53:5 CSBIn the moment Jesus should have been the most offended, He was dying to forgive us, the offenders!Father, forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:34 NLTTherefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ's behalf, “Be reconciled to God.” 1 Corinthians 5:20 CSBMatthew 18:28-35 NLT Jesus not only forgave, He also requires that we forgive!Then Peter approached him and asked, “Lord, how many times must I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? As many as seven times? ”“I tell you, not as many as seven,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven. Matthew 18:21-22 CSB Boundaries may be necessary but bitterness and unforgiveness never are.There is a connection between what God does and what you do. You can't get forgiveness from God, for instance, without also forgiving others. If you refuse to do your part, you cut yourself off from God's part. Matthew 6:14-15 MSG Forgiveness is a posture that points to a truly humble and repentant heart.Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 ESVUnforgiveness towards anyone negatively impacts your ability to be healthy with everyone.Forgiveness doesn't erase injustice or pretend harm never happened, but it creates a new narrative where the forgiven live together in the Kingdom of God, healed, restored, and on mission to bring others to the altar.And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. Mark 11:35 ESV POEMUnforgiveness is a burdenYou never quite lay downEven when the one you're cross withIs nowhere to be found.It lingers in the silenceIt loves to work at nightSubtle its deceptionAlways whispering you're rightWhen we live within the shadowsOf the offense we justifyWe see the speck in someone elseBut miss the log in our own eye.You're locked inside a prisonOf bitterness and prideNo one else can let you outThe door is locked from the inside.But in the greatest act of loveWhile hanging on a treeJesus spoke forgivenessOur King died to set us free.No defense, no accusationNo anger did He give“Father, please forgive them”He showed us how to live.Clearly we were guiltyYet He chose to take the blameShowing mercy isn't weaknessBut power over pain.He did not wait for sorrowOr for hearts to stop the fightWhile were still sinnersJesus died to make us right.Forgiveness has a powerBeyond what any can explainBoth in giving and receivingEnough to break the strongest chain.And when we choose to followThe path Jesus walked beforeWe find the keys are in our handsTo unlock that prison door.The One who died to free usWhispers, “Let it go”Knowing when we doWe'll find healing for our soul.-------------------------------------------------Download the 828 Church app!To view our latest e-newsletter, the Midweek Momentum, and subscribe to our weekly updates, go here! https://linktr.ee/828church

Earth Sunday/Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2026 Faith Okemos I Peter 1:17-23, Psalm 104, Romans 8:18-27, Luke 24:13-35   Because the World Is About to Turn   My soul cries out with a joyful shout that the God of my heart is great, and my spirit sings of the wondrous things that you bring to the ones who wait.  You fixed your sight on your servant's plight, and my weakness you did not spurn, so from east to west shall my name be blest. Could the world be about to turn?    My heart shall sing of the day you bring. Let the fires of your justice burn.  Wipe away all tears, for the dawn draws near, and the world is about to turn.   From the halls of power to the fortress tower, not a stone will be left on stone.  Let the king beware for your justice tears every tyrant from his throne.  The hungry poor shall weep no more, for the food they can never earn; there are tables spread, every mouth be fed, for the world is about to turn…                                                  ELW 723   When Victor Orban, the authoritarian prime minister of Hungary, was soundly defeated a week ago today, it did seem another sign that our world was about to turn.  Increasingly throughout the world more and more nations have been led by far-right dictators.  They and their cronies have amassed for themselves enormous wealth at the expense of the health and well-being of those citizens they were elected to lead and of the Earth itself.  But on this Earth Sunday 2026, we see signs of hope, signs of resurrection that God is birthing in the hearts and actions of millions of people throughout the world, including millions in our own country…Signs of hope and resurrection through the forthright words of religious leaders like our own Bishop Julie and like Pope Leo.   Could it be that the world is about to turn?  I think of all the money given in recent weeks (including from us) to fully fund the purchase and installation of a solar array, a project co-sponsored by Michigan Interfaith Power and Light for a Habitat for Humanity home near Sparrow Hospital, now a home for adults with autism and for their support staff, a home that will receive much of its power directly from the sun.      This "great turning" looks like the 900 people (including several of us from Faith) who journeyed from Pilgrim Congregational Church on Pennsylvania Ave. to the Capitol four Sundays ago, pledging anew to see Jesus in feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and welcoming the stranger.     In a book titled Active Hope, the authors share this poem about grace and trust and courage in a world about to turn:  When you act on behalf of something greater than yourself, you begin to feel it acting through you with a power greater than you own. This is grace. Today, as we take risks for the something greater than our separate, individual lives, we are feeling graced by other beings and by Earth itself. Those with whom and on whose behalf we act give us strength and eloquence and staying power we didn't know we had. We just need to practice knowing that and remembering that we are sustained by each other in the web of life.  Our true power comes as a gift, like grace, because in truth it is sustained by others. If we practice drawing on the wisdom and beauty and strengths of our fellow humans and our fellow species, we can go into any situation and trust that the courage and intelligence required will be supplied.      In our beautiful gospel for today (a favorite of Pastor Megan's), Jesus our risen Lord and a "fellow human," walks with Cleopas and another disciple (likely his wife, one of the Mary's who followed Jesus on his earthly journey), albeit incognito, unrecognized… until in their home Jesus takes and blesses and breaks and gives them the bread at supper in their home.    A word I've been living with all this past week is a Greek word, panentheism, that literally means "all in God, God in all."  I thought of these words in Ephesians 4: There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your call, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.   Panentheism, all in God, God in all.  For me this radically changes everything and everyone I see.  When I look at Ray and Tabitha and each of you… and when I look at the daffodils in our backyard, or when I look at the food and juice or coffee I will drink after worship, I see God, I see Jesus!   I saw God when I was with Ledith on Thursday evening.  Ledith, long-time member of Faith and beloved child of God, is now at the precipice of her death.  When we softly sang together a verse of "Holy, Holy, Holy" and of "Beautiful Savior" and her favorite, all the verses of "How Great Thou Art," I saw God.   What a difference it makes when you and I look at any and all of the peoples and creatures of the Earth, all the vast and varied combinations of elements and molecules that comprise our common home.  Above all, through all, and in all is our crucified and risen Lord and God.  How could we not cherish and love and respect all of it?  How could we not think twice about trashing or misusing or exploiting any of it when we know that Jesus is in it?   So important that together we think and celebrate that Greek word, panentheism, all in God, God in all, God in everything.   But so important too that we mourn creation's brokenness together with God and with each other… If we felt the pain of loss each time an ecosystem was destroyed, a species wiped out, or a child killed by war or starvation, we wouldn't be able to continue living the way we do.  It would tear us apart inside…By speaking our concerns and giving voice to our feelings [to each other], we make them more visible not just to others but also to ourselves.  The more we draw issues into the open, the more inclined we become to tackle them…Rather than attempting to fix feelings of distress, we accept their validity and significance.  Doing this is in itself an act for the Great Turning. Active Hope, page 77   And these words from Archbishop Desmond Tutu: [Jesus'] supreme work is to reconcile us to God and to one another and, indeed, to all of God's creation.  It is possible to have a new kind of world where there will be more compassion, more gentleness, more caring, more laughter, more joy for all of God's creation, because that is God's dream.  And God says, "Help me. Help me, help me realize my dream."   And from Jim Antel, a public theologian and pastor in the United Church of Christ:  God is calling all of us to unleash our imaginations, unmuzzle our mouths, unbind our hands, unshackle our feet, and open our wallets.  Each of us must use our unique God-given gifts to hasten the day when each human heart is governed not by grief but by hope…not by selfishness but by sharing.  Yes—God still has a dream…As we live into God's dream, we will rediscover who we truly are and all of creation will be singing.                      Climate Church, Climate World,  pages 168-169   Because the world is about to turn… St. Peter writes, Make your minds ready for action…   Put your hope in nothing but the grace that will be given when Jesus Christ is revealed.  Be children of obedience…It is through Christ that you are believers in God, the God who raised Jesus from the dead into glory…Therefore, love one another constantly, from the heart.  [I Peter 1:13,21-22] By the grace and great mercy of God we are born anew every day into a living hope because Jesus lives "above all and through all and in all."  Jesus walks with us.  Everything changes when you and I see him in every thing and every one.  Therefore, love one another constantly, from the depths of your hearts.   Daniel Erlander in a little book entitled Baptized, We Live, writes, "The ruler of the universe hides himself in the common, in the stuff of this earth.  God lives in creation; he lives in all… Here is God… in the home, in the forest, in the face of a child, in the sunset, in human love, in the enemy, in the mountains, in the cry of the poor, in the sea, in the sharing of food,  in the prison, in the sunshine, in the hospital, in the rain, in the aged, in governments, in the dying, in the air, in the broken home, in the stranger, in outer space, in the third world, in death."    Daniel writes:  Because of Jesus, we see God in all, weeping where there is pain and alienation, rejoicing where there is wholeness and love.     So, because God in Jesus is with and in us and all of creation, albeit often incognito as on the road to Emmaus, we may dare to believe that the world is about to turn, that other powerful autocrats and dictators besides Prime Minister Orban will soon be brought low.  We can live with hope that soon compassion and respect and a just peace will rise up, albeit imperfectly, in the Middle East, in Eastern Europe, in Africa, and, yes, in our own country.   Imagine that one day, maybe 50 or 60 years from now, our descendants asked us three questions about when in our day there was a great turning: 1.    "Ancestor, I hear stories about the period you are living in, with wars and preparations for wars, with some people absurdly rich while huge numbers are starving and homeless, with poisons in the seas and soil and air, and with the dying of many species.  We are still experiencing the effects of all that.  What was it like for you to live with this knowledge?" 2.    "Ancestor, we have songs and stories that tell of what you and your friends did back then for the Great Turning… You must have felt lonely and confused at times, especially at the beginning.  What were some of the first steps you took?" 3.    "Ancestor, I know you didn't stop with those first actions on behalf of life on Earth.  Where did you find the strength to continue working so hard, despite all the obstacles and discouragement?"                                          Active Hope, page 155   Let us sing "God Bestows on Every Sense," a song of hope and of "signs of what the earth will be."   Amen.

Date: Sunday, April 19th 2026Speaker: Pastor Greg HillScripture: Hebrews 4:11-16Additional scripture references: Hebrews 4:11-16, Hebrews 9:27, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 40:8; John 17:17; Deuteronomy 8:3; John 1:1-14; Psalm 19:7-11Attributes of the Word of God:1. The Word of God is Eternal- Psalm 119:89; Isa 40:8; Matthew 24:35; I Peter 1:25;2. The Word of God is Powerful- Heb 4:12; Jer 23:29; Isa 55:11; II Cor 10:4-5; 3. The Word of God Gives Light-  Psalm 119:105,130; Pro 6:23; II Peter 1:19; 4. The Word of God Brings Life- Deut 8:3; Matthew 4:4; I Peter 2:2;  James 1:185. The Word of God Strengthens-  Eph 6:17; Psalm 119:11; Matthew 4:1-116. The Word of God is Truth- John 17:17; Psalm 119:160; Pro 30:5; Col 3:167. The Word God is to be Preached- II Tim 4:2; Acts 6:7; 12:24; Rom 10:178. The Word is to be Obeyed-  James 1:22; Luke 11:28; John 14:239. Jesus is the Word of God- John 1:1; John 1:14; Rev 19:1310. Scripture God Breathed- II Tim 3:16-17; II Peter 1:20-21

Thriving Under Pressure - A series in I Peter

By Jerold Aust - In a continuing series of Tuesday night on-line Zoom Bible Studies, former Pastor and educator Jerold Aust, covers the fascinating scriptures and provides commentary on the Book of I Peter, chapter 1. [Note - These studies are presented via Zoom. To access the study on Tuesday evenings you may

Pastor Mike preaches on Peter's sermon in Acts and his instructions in his first epistle noting the exhortation in the first and the encouragement to faithfulness in the second. 2nd Sunday in Easter, Year A: Acts 2:14. 22-32; I Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31

I Peter 1:3–9

Subject: I Peter Speaker or Performer: Randy McLendon Scripture Passage(s): I Peter 2:9-12 Date of Delivery: April 12, 2026

I Peter 1:3-9;Salvation; stand firm; imperishable

Mark 12;17 ,Romans 13;1, I Peter 2;13-17 - Jeremy Martin - Sunday, April 12, 2026

Mark 12;17 ,Romans 13;1, I Peter 2;13-17 - Jeremy Martin - Sunday, April 12, 2026

This episode highlights the importance of mentorship, offering insight into its meaning, its biblical foundation, and how to step into the roles of both mentor and mentee. Scriptures to ponder: Proverbs 27:17- Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.  Proverbs 9:9- Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.  Titus 2:2-6, I Peter 5:5 Deut. 11:18-21 Interested in a Bible study?  We would love to hear from you!  Contact us at:  lifeinspiredproductions@gmail.com Find us on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Pandora Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/EnrichedP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enriched_perspectives/ YouTube: @Enriched_Perspectives

Balaam the sorcerer is hired to curse the Hebrew people, but his encounter with Jehovah God will take him down an entirely different path. (Num 22-24, Eph 6:12, I Peter 5:8-9, Matt 6:13, Romans 8:11 2 Tim 1:7, I Jn 1:5, James 1:13, 2 Peter 3:9, Gen 50:20, Rom 8:28)

Garth Heckman The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com      GRIT WITHOUT GRACE  1 COR. 13:1 BUT  WITHOUT  LOVE  YOU  ARE  A CLANGING  CYMBAL.      3. The Path Back: Remember, Repent, Repeat Jesus doesn't just diagnose the problem; He provides a three-step recovery protocol in verse 5: Remember: Look back at the "height from which you have fallen." Recall the early days when the fire was natural. What were you doing then? What was your mindset?   I.  REMEMBER   V. 5 Remember from the height you have fallen.   When Kim and I were first dating I would do the craziest things for her because I was madly in love. Spent 1400 bucks on her for Christmas Drove all night from Dallas to Madison to see her And little things like leave here notes all over her house, car and work.       I Peter 1:9  But those who fail to develop these virtues are blind or, at least, very shortsighted. They have already forgotten that God has cleansed them from their old life of sin.     DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN YOU WERE IN LOVE HEAD OVER HEELS FOR JESUS? What were you like? What did you think about? What were your spiritual disciplines? Who were your friends? What was your conversation like?

Responding to Grace Matthew 20:1-16 by Justin Park All scripture read in the ESV translation Matthew 20:1-16 1. Laborers Are Being Sent to Work by The Landowner John 6:36 Job 42:2 I John 3:9 Matthew 5:16 II Chronicles 26:16 Deuteronomy 8:17 2. The Call to Follow Christ Is a Gift Romans 9:14 3. God's Purposes Are Always Just Matthew 5:45 Application: 1. Jealousy and Envy Are Blinding 2. Pride Distorts Reality  3. Get to Work! I Peter 4:8 Colossians 3:13 Ephesians 4:31 II Timothy 1:9 Psalm 102:18 4. There Is Still Daylight! John 12:35-36