Will Jesus Know You?

Peter continues to encourage us today, reminding us that we will suffer as Jesus believers…we should expect it….but the reward is WORTH IT!  He tells us to keep doing good, no matter what happens in the physical.  Trust God…He has a perfect plan!!

How many of us struggle to know what our purpose is, as a follower of Jesus?  I have good news!!!  Today, Peter tells us EXACTLY what our purpose is.  It’s a clear and simple list!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follo...

Today, Peter tells us what is the most important of all.  Listen up!!!  The man that we call one of the best friends of Jesus is telling us what is most important…that means that we should listen.    Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple...

Does your attitude line up with Jesus’s attitude or does it line up with the attitude of the sinful world?  Peter is telling us today to make sure that we are sick and tired of our sinfulness.  Make changes that we need to make to better follow God’s will, even if our friends don’t like.  Allow Jesus to change our attitude to the point that we see the beauty in our suffering for Him!   Purchase Bo...

Today, Peter is reminding us of something very important.  When it looks like satan is winning, we can rest in the FACT that Jesus already won!  When He was resurrected, the victory was complete!  We can and should rest in knowing that the victory has already been secured, and that should help us persevere this life that we sometimes/often don’t understand!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” -...

Today, we get a scripture that may be hard to understand.  I’ll do my best to explain what Peter is talking about, and how that applies to us.  Who was Jesus preaching to while He was dead?  And where was that?  How does that apply to you and me?  Listen in….and trust God’s plan!    Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.fo...

It’s going to be hard for us to understand why God would allow us to suffer, when we are doing good things. But today, Peter tells us that it is a good thing!  Talk about a mind change!  We’ll walk through biblical examples of those who suffered greatly as they accomplished God’s plans!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website - ...

Today, we get the reality that we really don’t like to discuss…. We will suffer for our belief in Jesus.  It’s promised.  Persevere and be ready to explain how your faith remains strong through the suffering!  God will reward you as you lead people to a deeper faith in Jesus!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followh...

Today, we look at a simple formula from Peter that tells us how to make sure that God’s sees us AND hears us.  He also warns about the opposite.  We want to make sure that God sees us, and that we don’t live a life that would make Him turn His face against us!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/giv...

Today, we are addressing some of the common questions, scenarios, and objections to forgiveness.  We are trying to apply how to forgive, how to figure out who to forgive, and make sure that we fully understand the value and need of forgiveness.   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or...

Today, we’ll dig deeper into what it means to forgive as well as how to forgive.  I’m going to show you how to use the verse that we learned last week in a prayer that can and will change your life!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.appl...

Today, Peter gives us a verse that has been a life verse for me!  I can’t wait to share how this verse can impact your life.  It’s a command, but it can be used in a very practical way to help you release hurt in your life.  This is a great verse for helping us to forgive – so that we can be forgiven.  Tune in to learn more!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options...

Today, Peter walks us through instructions for husbands and wives.  Will we accept the world’s view on marriage and roles, or will we accept God’s perfect design?  Will we accept God’s design or be offended by His instructions?  Today’s message is very important for Christ followers to understand as we strive to have Godly marriages – not worldly marriages.   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” -...

Today, we dig deeper into the verses where Peter again tells us that life is going to be hard – we will suffer for doing good – and that PLEASES GOD as we are walking in the footsteps of our Messiah!     Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.a...

Today, we give some examples of when to submit to authority versus when to stand up to sin, reinforcing last week’s message.  Then, we finish with some encouragement from Peter about our suffering.  When we suffer for doing good, Godly things, we are following in the footsteps of our Savior, the One who gave it all for each of us!     Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6  ...

Peter has been encouraging us lately, but today, things change from encouragement to challenge.  And…the challenges are tough.  What do we do when we disagree with our leadership (government, work, church…)?  What do we do when people say things about us when they don’t know the truth?  Peter tells us today.  Tune in to find out what God wants….it’s not easy…..but we have to trust HIS plan!    Pur...

Today, Peter continues to encourage us!  Things will be hard….you will endure tough times….but remember that you are believing in the One true Messiah – the one that was rejected by many.  Now, go tell everyone about the Goodness of God!  Keep your eyes on God’s promises, not on your problems!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Webs...

Peter tells us today that you and I are Holy Priests!!!  When we believed in Jesus, we each became holy priests, that offer SPIRITUAL sacrifices to the Lord.  You simply can’t make up the timing of this scripture coming in our podcast, when you compare this scripture to a few current events… Today, praise God – Praise Jesus that you are a holy priest!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https...

Today, Peter tells us that we are the “Living Stones” of the Temple.  What does that really mean?  What implications does that have for each of us?  What implications does that have for the body of Christ?  Is Jesus truly the cornerstone of our lives?  Tune in for an encouraging message about each of our roles in the strength and protection of the body of Christ!     Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know...

As we enter chapter 2 of 1st Peter, we get a simple command – So, get rid of all evil behavior.  Simple command with PROFOUND consequences.  When we work on getting rid of our evil behavior, we begin to get more and more of the full experience of the salvation of Jesus!  Tune in to find out what those evil behaviors are that we need to get rid of…and to find out what we get when we do get rid of t...

Why would I, as a Gentile, care about the Jewish Feasts?  Tune in to find out why we all SHOULD care and celebrate God’s feasts – God appointed times.  Tune in to find out what these feasts tell us about the life of Jesus!   Link to the notes/handout: https://cdn.subsplash.com/documents/SMT74V/_source/6763766b-1421-412d-8e2d-0da53bcc495e/document.pdf     Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - http...

Today, we finish up the 1st book of 1st Peter.  My hope is that you will find encouragement as we piece together the theme of this chapter, closing it with the promise of the FOREVER life that we will have with Jesus.  Don’t look back to the past – look forward to the forever future with Jesus!!!  Live today for Jesus, while looking forward to tomorrow with Jesus!     Purchase Book “Will Jesus Kno...

Today, we build on what we learned last week about love.  How are you doing with this biblical definition of love?  Has it changed how you are treating others.  We also talk about how to love yourself….and what it means when we say “God loves you”!     Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple...

Today, we learn what love truly is!  If Peter and Jesus tell us to Love, we probably should get to know the true definition of love.  Is it an emotion, a feeling, or does it involve evaluating and changing how we treat others?  Tune in to find out what TRUE LOVE is!     Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus...

Today’s discussion is hard.  It’s not popular.  However, not teaching these hard lessons is leading to a VERY CONCERNING rate of decline in Christianity in America, it’s leading to a fake Christianity in America, and it’s led to single digit %’s of people using the bible to form their worldview.  Please listen with an open heart to be more obedient to Jesus!     Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?...