January 9, 2022
True Grace and Peace—1 Peter 5:12–14
Rev. Jason Piland
By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son. Greet one another with the kiss of love.
Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
(1 Peter 5:12–14 ESV)
December 12, 2021
After a Little While—1 Peter 5:10–11
Rev. Jason Piland
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
(1 Peter 5:10–11 ESV)
November 21, 2021
Be Watchful—1 Peter 5:8–9
Rev. Jason Piland
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
(1 Peter 5:8–9 ESV)
November 14, 2021
Clothed with Humility—1 Peter 5:5–7
Rev. Jason Piland
Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
(1 Peter 5:5 ESV)
October 31, 2021
Christ’s Shepherds—1 Peter 5:1–4
**Note: Due to an error, the audio recording of the sermon is incomplete, but the entire sermon was captured on the YouTube stream and can be found there.
Rev. Jason Piland
So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight.
(1 Peter 5:1–2 ESV)
October 10, 2021
A Faithful Creator—1 Peter 4:12–19
Rev. Jason Piland
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.
(1 Peter 4:12–13 ESV)
September 19, 2021
Serve One Another—1 Peter 4:10–11
Rev. Jason Piland
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
(1 Peter 4:10–11 ESV)
September 5, 2021
Love Earnestly—1 Peter 4:8–9
Rev. Jason Piland
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.
(1 Peter 4:8–9 ESV)
August 29, 2021
The End of All Things—1 Peter 4:7
Rev. Jason Piland
The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.
(1 Peter 4:7 ESV)
August 15, 2021
Ready to Judge—1 Peter 4:3–6
Rev. Jason Piland
For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry… but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
(1 Peter 4:3, 5 ESV)