Be a Bringer | Dr. Zach Crook Mark 2:1-12 1. Build Relationships A. In the Ancient Near East, people with disabilities were considered second class Citizens 1. And yet, they were friends with him anyway! B. Just walk across the room! 2. Go Above and Beyond to be a...
Standing Firm | Dr. Zach Crook 1 Peter 5:1-14 1. Be an Example A. Peter challenges leaders to set an example to others 1. Nearly all of us lead someone and are being watched B. God gives us an incredible promise that we will receive a crown for our faithfulness 2....
1. Our Response to Trials A. We shouldn’t be surprised by trials B. Since God is sovereign, we rejoice 1. Piper – “In great suffering on earth there is great support from heaven!” C. We are sharing the sufferings of Christ D. When we rejoice in trials, we show that we...
1. Be In the World, but not of It A. We don’t need to withdraw from the world, nor be immersed in it – We are like a boat, which is made to be in the water, but not have water in it! B. Worldliness is being consumed by the moment; it’s exchanging God for his...
1 Peter 3:8-22 contains instructions on how Christians should live and behave in difficult circumstances. Peter encourages believers to have unity, compassion, and humility towards one another, even when facing persecution or hardship. He also emphasizes the...
