Eternity's Viewpoint Podcast

Pastor Loren continues on in 1 Peter 5, encouraging church leaders and pastors to continue investing in their relationship with God and to continue investing in others in their ministry.

Reflecting on his own recent challenges, Pastor Loren shares some thoughts from 1 Peter 5 on how God is with us in the midst of our suffering and has a plan for us.

Christianity is often derided as being no fun or straight-laced. Pastor Loren disavows that notion, believing Christianity is fun when we follow the ways of God, looking to Romans 8 for inspiration

We live in a time full of anxiety and stress. What would it look like if we gave up our problems to God? Looking at 1 Peter 5:7, Pastor Loren advises us "cast our cares on the Lord."

While it is easy to judge and criticize others, the Bible advises that Christians look at themselves first. Pastor Loren shares more on this from 1 Peter 4:17.

Within you lies the greatest hope the world has ever known, the gospel of Jesus. Looking at 1 Peter 3:15, Pastor Loren gives some thoughts on sharing the hope that is within each one of us who know the Lord Jesus.

The Scriptures state that we are "a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people." Sharing from 1 Peter 2:1-10, Pastor Loren talks about how we can show forth the praises of Him who called us.

Looking at 1 Peter 1:20-25, Pastor Loren shares how the good news of our salvation through Christ is built of the eternal nature of His word.

Continuing on in 1 Peter 1:13-16, Pastor Loren gives some practical steps toward living holy lives.

Pastor Loren speaks to the importance of living holy lives, disciplining ourselves and setting our minds toward action, from 1 Peter 1:13-16.

Sharing the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ is one of the essential elements of our Christian faith. Pastor Loren talks through this important job we have, looking at 1 Peter 1:12-19

Looking at 1 Peter 1:9-11, Pastor Loren examines the outcome of our salvation

Looking at 1 Peter 2:9, Pastor Loren reflects on God's plan of redemption

Pastor Loren enters into a study of 1 Peter 1, looking at how God is present with us, seeing us through the difficult times in our lives.

Pastor Loren continues in 1 Peter, sharing some thoughts on suffering in light of the Scripture

Pastor Loren shares from 1 Peter 1:8 and talks about the importance of trusting God in faith.

Pastor Loren shares about the new birth we have received as a child of God

Looking at 1 Peter 3-6, Pastor Loren shares about the lively hope we have received through the resurrection of Christ.

Pastor Loren continues in the book of 1 Peter, sharing how understanding the security of our eternal inheritance can give us peace in the present time.

In this new season, Pastor Loren moves into a new study in the book of 1 Peter, talking about the riches of God's grace and abundant mercy

Pastor Loren finishes up his study of the book of James, looking at James 5, talking about patience and being a team player

Moving on to James 5, Pastor Loren shares thoughts on the dangers of wealth and riches, and how it in the end it means nothing in comparison to Eternity.

From James 4, Pastor Loren encourages to stay faithful and alert as pride and sin can trip us up when we stop paying attention and stop living in God's grace.

Pastor Loren shares more thoughts from the book of James, examining sources of conflict in chapter 4.

Moving on to James 4, Pastor Loren talks about how friendship and humility play an important role in working together to spread the good news.