Grace Bible Church of Bend

In 2 Peter 3:8-10, Peter writes to believers to strengthen them, to remind them of the truth of Jesus’ return, and to call them to live in light of that truth. As we await the return of our Lord, we are encouraged to trust in God’s timing, trust in his reasons, and to live in such a way that we are ready for his return. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In 2 Peter 3:1-7, Peter warns of scoffers who will come, denying the return of Christ. He reminds the church that the prophets, apostles, and Jesus himself taught that he would come again. Peter points out the insincerity and sinful lifestyles of these scoffers, reminds us of scriptural history, and assures us of the certainty of Christ’s return. When the Lord comes back, will we be ready? From ou...

In 2 Peter 2:17-22, Peter continues to warn the church about false teachers, focusing on their destructive doctrine which is empty, enslaving, and eternally destructive. To avoid being led astray we must study and know God’s Word, comparing all teaching to the truth of Scripture, which is full and life-giving, leads to freedom, and offers the hope of eternal life. From our Sunday service at Grace...

In this sermon from 2 Peter 2:10b-16, we look at the dangers of pride, sensuality, and greed, and the need to guard our hearts from these sins. False teachers are often characterized by one or more of these transgressions, but sincere believers can be tempted in these areas as well. By God’s grace, may we root out even the smallest seeds of these sins, looking to Christ as our example. From our Su...

God’s judgment of false teachers is not asleep! In this sermon from 2 Peter 2:4-10a, we look at three examples of God’s justice from the Old Testament: on fallen angels, on the ancient world, and on Sodom and Gomorrah. Peter makes it clear that God’s righteous judgment of the ungodly will come, while also reassuring believers that God knows how to preserve them. From our Sunday service at Grace Bi...

As believers, we are the people of God, meant to be a light in the world, shining forth the glorious gospel of God so that all can see and glorify him. From guest speaker Kirk Crager during our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this passage from 1 Peter, we are warned of the reality of false teachers in the church. False teachers may look good on the surface, but come in secretly with twisted, deceptive teachings. They are often greedy and lacking moral restraint, wanting a Savior but not to walk according to his commands. Though it often seems that they suffer no consequences, God’s Word tells us that their ultimate...

In this sermon from 1 Peter 1:19-21, we look at the nature of Scripture and the necessary response to Scripture. Scripture is trustworthy, verifiable, and more dependable than even our own experiences. Though written down by men, it is the very words of God. Therefore, our response as believers should be devotion to God’s Word, which will help us to grow in our knowledge and love for Jesus Christ....

How might your life look different if you knew that Christ would return this week, this month, or this year? Christ will be coming again, and in this sermon from 2 Peter 1:16-18, we are reminded of this truth and why we can trust in it. Our faith in Christ’s return is not based on myth or fiction, but on real historical evidence and eyewitness testimony. When Christ returns, will you be ready? Fro...

We grow in Christ because he has given us all that we need for life and godliness. In this sermon from 2 Peter 1:12-15, we look at three reasons to remember the gospel and all that Christ has done for us: remembering reminds us who we are, wakes us up to the truth, and empowers us to be faithful witnesses for our Lord Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from 2 Peter 1:8-11, we look at the purpose for our continued spiritual growth. Spiritual growth and maturity give us assurance for today, as we see Christ at work in our lives, and assurance for eternity, as our spiritual fruit confirms our calling and that we are walking with Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

As believers in Christ, we should be growing continually in spiritual maturity. In this sermon from 2 Peter 1:5-7, we look at the right affections, the right attitude and the right actions to grow in Christian maturity. Maturity does not just happen, but takes the power of the Holy Spirit and grace-filled effort on the part of the believer. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

Through Christ, we have been given everything pertaining to life and godliness. In this sermon from 2 Peter 1:3-4, we look at three things we must understand about what we have been given: we’ve been given everything by God’s power, we’ve been given everything through the Son, and we’ve been given everything for our sanctification. With these truths in mind, may we live lives that glorify the Lord...

In this sermon from 2 Peter 1:1-2, we look at how knowing the God of our salvation changes our identity, reveals our need for a Savior, changes our service, and gives us confidence that our faith is secure. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from Justin Reimer, we see that worship is much more than music, but is instead the sum total of our Christian lives. When we recognize our desperate need, repent, believe, and begin to follow him, we become true worshipers of Jesus Christ. We are then ready to make him known throughout the earth, that all peoples may praise his name. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of...

In this final passage of 1 Peter, suffering believers are offered hope in Jesus Christ. They are warned to be alert, as they have an enemy who seeks to destroy them, but also given great assurance that this enemy has been defeated. They are reminded of the gospel, that they are not alone, and that they are to walk in love and peace, knowing that Christ himself will restore, confirm, strengthen, an...

As followers of Christ, we are called to humility. In this sermon from 1 Peter 5:5-7, we see that this involves serving and listening to one another, believing the best about each other, and praying for one another. It means trusting that the Lord is sovereign and knows what is best, following the example of our Savior, Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from 1 Peter 5:1-4, both Christ’s shepherds and his sheep are reminded not to give up in the midst of trials and suffering. Shepherds are admonished to feed and care for the sheep, to serve them out of love, and to lead by example. In the end, all of God’s servants can look forward to the return of Jesus, the Great Shepherd, and the eternal rewards that he will bestow upon his child...

Although it may seem like an oxymoron, the Scriptures teach us that it is actually a blessing to suffer for Christ. In this sermon from 1 Peter 4:12-19, we’re reminded that we can rejoice because we are sharing in Christ’s sufferings and his victory, because God’s Spirit rests upon us, and because it is evidence that we truly are God’s children. We can rest in the knowledge that our suffering is n...

In this Easter sermon from John 11:1-44, we see in the raising of Lazarus the heart of the Lord in the midst of suffering. From this story, we can see that God is more focused on making us holy than on making us happy. We see that Jesus loves us, saves us, empathizes with us, and redeems us. He is the resurrection and the life, and the only one with the power over sin and death. From our Sunday se...

In this Palm Sunday sermon from guest speaker Todd Miles, we look at the worship of Jesus on earth from Luke 19, and the worship of Jesus in heaven from Revelation 4 & 5. On earth, Jesus was imperfectly praised, but in heaven he is praised perfectly for who he is and for his role as Creator. Like this heavenly worship, may we worship the Lord for who he is and all his attributes, in spirit and in...

How are we to live with eternity in mind? In 1 Peter 4:7-11, we are encouraged to be sober-minded, to love one another earnestly, to show hospitality, and to serve one another with the gifts that we have been given. As we practice these things, we are preparing for Christ’s return and living in a way that brings glory to him. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

In this sermon from 1 Peter 4:1-6, we look at our motivation in suffering, the call to suffering, and the reason for suffering. Suffering is part of living in a broken world, but beyond that, believers can expect to experience suffering for living in obedience to Jesus Christ. In our suffering, we must maintain an eternal perspective, looking to Christ as our hope, example, and strength. From our...

When faced with suffering, we can look at the triumphant Christ for encouragement. In this sermon from 1 Peter 3:18-22, we are given five things to remember when facing suffering, looking at the examples of Jesus and of Noah. Christ defeated sin and death, and in him, our suffering will ultimately end in triumph. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

How can we glorify God in the midst of our suffering? In this sermon from 1 Peter 3:13-17, we look at the right perspective, posture, and promise to hold in suffering. As believers, we have a message of hope for a hopeless world. The more we are called to suffer the greater our witness and testimony can be, as we look to Jesus, demonstrating that our hope is found only in him. From our Sunday Serv...