ARCC Sermons

There is no doubt that there is plenty of biblical merit for the desire to change. Chances are conforming to the image of Christ isn’t the reason. Why you want to change is equally if not more important than what or how.

Gospel Timing is not always convenient, but it’s always Perfect. Gospel Prophesy is not always understood, but it’s always Perfect. Gospel Picture is not always attractive, but it’s always Perfect. Gospel Casting is not always accepted, but it’s always Perfect.

The gospel doesn’t just make one right with God. It transforms a culture.

All Mighty God, having already chosen His King, sovereignly acted throughout history to powerfully announce the His birth.

How the gospel makes us free in suffering.

The unjust suffering of God’s people when endured through a heart of fear and worship of God is divine, not human in origin. Therefore, the church's high calling is to follow her Lord wherever He may take her no matter the cost!

In this sermon we will take a look at what Peter says is actual freedom and what it takes to obtain such freedom.

Subjection or submission is a part of life not because sin exists, but because God exists. This falls right in line with the gospel and also the very nature of God, Himself.

Not only were we saved from something, but we were saved for something.

God will give His glory to no other. We close out our series on the 5 solas talking about why it is such good news that God is at the center of everything rather than us.

Jesus REALLY is the answer to the question and He REALLY is the solution to the problem. In this sermon we look at a broad picture of all that Jesus accomplished through His incarnation, life, death, and resurrection.

Faith alone has been called the material cause of the Reformation itself. Speaking of justification by faith alone, John Calvin writes, "It is therefore faith alone which justifies, and yet the faith which justifies is not alone." We are justified before God by faith alone. We are justified before men by works that proceed from that faith.

Real, Biblical grace is more difficult and uncomfortable than we would like for it to be. However, real, Biblical grace is the power to change us and set us free. God’s grace alone is sufficient to save us!

Scripture is God’s word. Its authority in your life is of utmost importance.

Holiness is played out in community. What’s more is that in Christ we are priests, which could potentially change everything we ever knew about “church”.

The pursuit of holiness will lead to true community. Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. When was the last time someone proclaimed the truth of the gospel to you in order to combat a lie that you were believing and living from? If it has been a while why do you think this is so? 3. Do you love people or do you need...

Peter helps us see the practical context for holiness. As elect exiles we live holy (set apart) lives empowered by the gospel to display the glory of God’s grace to the world around us. Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. What does holiness look like in your life right now? Would the world describe you as set a par...

In a world full of false narratives, Peter exhorts believers to be sober-minded and set our hope fully on the grace of God in Christ. This is a necessary prerequisite for us to be sanctified and grow in holiness. Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. Why is it crucial that Peter reminds these believers that their sal...

In love, God helps us know whether our faith is real. Study Questions: 1. What things stuck out to you from this text? Is there anything in this text that challenges you? 2. Do you often rejoice in your salvation? Why or why not? 3. How does this text change your understanding/view of trials and grief? Can you give testimony of how God has used those in your life to establish and confirm your fait...

How does God’s promise of an inheritance in the future effect the way we live today? In this text Peter gives us a better understanding of our salvation from an already - not yet perspective. As exiles it matters how we view our salvation.

Your worship of God is connected to how you think you were saved.

This is not our home. Peter opens his letter with why we can live this life with hope and peace and confidence.

This text actually forces us to deal with the age old question of why God would ordain that evil exist. Could it really be a gracious gift to those who call Him Father?

The truth is that God IS majestic AND glorious. The question is whether or not we actually believe it. In this text we find out that our primary problem in the flesh is that we can’t help but rob God of the glory due His name.

David appeals to the righteousness of God when he can do no else to stop the persecution of his enemies. When he cries out to God to be his refuge, his protection, he appeals not to self-righteousness, but to the imputed righteousness of God he has been given by faith.