1 peter 5

Dear Listeners,

Have you ever felt like life was going along relatively well... only to have the bottom drop out? Joseph might have felt the same way. This episode provides a further look at his story as recorded in Genesis 39, and it also includes thoughts about how Joseph pictures our Lord Jesus Christ. Thanks for tuning in. May you be blessed!

In Christ's Love,
Emily💕

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We're looking forward to the Seventh Sunday of Easter and Ascension Day. Our first reading is from Ephesians, chapter 1, verses 15 through 23, and our second reading is First Peter chapter 4, verses 12 through 14, and chapter 5, verses 6 through 11, read by Caleb Maunu.

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In part three of our series on the role of elders, Becky and Kerry discuss their work as overseers, or bishops.   After briefly mentioning some of the relevant New Testament passages on the subject, they turn to what "exercising the oversight" means in practical terms.

In last week's episode Kerry and Becky discussed the role of elders.  In this week's podcast they discuss the elders' role as shepherds.  After looking at Psalm 23, Ezekiel 34, Ephesians 4, John 10, and other passages in the Bible, they identify three functions of biblical shepherds.  No doubt, to shepherd God's people is a tough assignment!  But, it's God's will that someone care for his people, and surely, he will provide the grace, strength, and wisdom that is needed to carry out these important responsibilities.

Have you ever felt the tension between the older and younger generations in the church?  Have you wondered how we can entrust leadership to the next generation while honoring those with so much more life experience?  Cliff takes the audience through 1 Peter 5:1-11 to understand how Peter challenged both the old and young in the church to lead while staying humble and teachable.

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Do you have a faith for the long haul? Join Lead Campus Pastor Jeremy Writebol as he unpacks 1 Peter 5:5b-11 and concludes the Woodside Plymouth series Unshakeable: Steadfast Hope in an Unpredictable World. Preached on Nov 22, 2020. 

In this service we ordained three new elders to join us in leadership at Central.

Are you feeling a bit alone? Maybe a bit discouraged? This week's sermon looks at 1 Peter 5:12-14 and is called "Stand in True Grace." In this passage Peter ends his letter with reminders to his recipients that they are not alone and by encouraging them to stand firm in the "true grace of God." This sermon was recorded during a time of struggle with the Coronavirus pandemic, but no matter when it is, we also need the encouragement that comes from the true grace of God and we need to remember that we are not alone. 

Part 22 of the "Scattered: The Hope of the Gospel in a Changing World" sermon series on 1 Peter.

This sermon was recorded on 3/21/2020 for the use of Orchard Community Church since we cannot gather right now as a church due to the Coronavirus outbreak. This sermon looks 1 Peter 5:10-11 and the hope that comes from living with an eternal perspective as we face difficulty. 

This sermon was supposed to be preached on Sunday, March 15, 2020, but due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus the church had to cancel worship services. This sermon was recorded by Pastor Dave in his office on 3/18/2020. 

In 1 Peter 3:5-8 we see that there is a spiritual component behind any suffering we face from this world. Peter cautions his readers to be ready and aware of the dangers and to stand firm in our faith with our brothers and sisters around the world who are also suffering. This passage is especially relevant to the roaring lion at work in our world at this moment with the spread of this disease and the fear it causes. We need to hear the reminder to stand strong in our faith.

In this sermon titled "Clothed with Humility", we look at 1 Peter 5:5-7. Here Peter continues to challenge and encourage Christians who are struggling by pointing them to extreme trust in God. Humility does not come from weakness but rather from a strong faith in a God who is greater than all of our circumstances. This kind of humility is freeing and relieves us of the constant anxiety of trying to control every situation.

Going through difficult times is stressful. Helping others who are going through difficult times is not easy. Helping others who are going through difficult times while you are also going through a difficult time is especially difficult. In a sermon called "Shepherding in Suffering" we look at 1 Peter 5:1-5 where Peter talks to leaders in the church who are experiencing the difficulties of suffering for their faith and are also called to lead and shepherd the people of the church who are going through the same difficulties. While what Peter says has particular application to elders who lead the church, it also applies to anyone who is mature in their faith and should help care for others as they struggle to follow Christ. This loving shepherding woven into the relationships of the church is part of the encouragement Peter gives for helping those who are suffering as they follow Christ.

The deliriously happy couple married and expected to live to a ripe old age enjoying grandchildren and savoring their twilight years together. Cancer! She died at age 27. He was devastated. Another young man studied hard and received good grades in hopes of getting a job with the large firm. Another less qualified candidate knew the CEO personally and was hired instead. He was downcast. It happens to all of us. What we expected didn’t happen. What we wanted was not granted. Life surprised us with an unexpected turn. Our face fell. Our shoulders slumped. It’s natural. We are not in control of everything, and we don’t always interpret our hopes correctly. It is natural, but it is also dangerous. In that critical moment, we are faced with a choice, and the consequences of that choice are far-reaching. We are faced with an opportunity to identify as a victim, villain, or victor.