Preparing for Life’s Storms [Pt 3] (1 Peter 4:1-6)

As one prepares for the storms of life, its critical to THINK like Jesus did where he was willing to endure suffering for doing God's will. That's the theme and heart of this 3rd message on suffering.

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Preparing for Life’s Storms [Pt 2] (1 Peter 3:17-22)

As God continues to prepare us for Life's Storm in 1 Peter. We are reminded of the awesome truth that Jesus is our example in suffering. In fact, because we are "IN" Christ, we share in his victory where he triumphed over sin, evil & death through his death & resurrection. That's certainly cause to celebrate!!

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Preparing for Life’s Storms [Pt 1] (1 Peter 3:13-16)

There's a consistent and reoccurring theme in Bible as it relates to God's people and suffering that goes something like this. Life, more times than we like to admit, is marked with suffering. In this next section of Peter, God wants to prepare his people for the often common storms of life.

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Liv’n the Good Life (1 Peter 3:8-12)

Peter exhorts us to raise the bar on relationships. Telling us in essence that a key to "Liv'n the Good Life" in Christ is to improve relationships with others. That's the epitome of "Lifestyle Evangelism".
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Man on a Mission (1 Peter 3:7)

Continuing in the section of Peter's letter where he is challenging us to Lifestyle Evangelism in the home. Peter has some counsel for husbands. In short, he exhorts husbands to be a "Man on a Mission". That for sure will be a witness for Jesus. 

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New Beginnings “Especially for You” (Ruth 2:1-7) – Elaine

Alexander Whyte often told his Edinburgh congregation that the victorious Christian life is a "as series of new beginnings". And was he ever so right. We see a great example in Ruth and Naomi as the Lord gives them a new beginning. For with God, it's never too late to start over again.

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Woman of Witness (1 Peter 3:1-6)

Much of our witness for Christ begins in the home. We are in that section of Peter's letter where he is challenging us to Lifestyle Evangelism. That is, being a witness for Jesus through Godly living. Here in the opening verses of 1 Peter 3, Peter instructs wives how they can be a "Woman of Witness."

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Jesus. Heaven’s Shepherd! (1 Peter 2:24-25)

As followers of Jesus, it is good for us to come back to the cross as a reminder of what our wonderful Shepherd has done for us. It should spur us on to a greater worship and desire to live for him. Rejoice, your Good Shepherd is looking out for you.

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God Shows Up Every Time (Ruth 1:6-22) – Elaine

God sure cares a lot about his people. We mustn't underestimate the power of his grace. Sometimes we need a reminder when suffering that God is a God who is working all the time, even when we find it difficult to see him!! We can rest in knowing, God shows up every time.

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From Mormonism to Christianity (James Walker)

On Sunday July 11, James Walker of "Watchman Fellowship" came back to Refuge for a special evening service and shared an awesome message using God's Word to show how Mormonism is not true "Biblical" Christianity.

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