Is Suffering God's Will? Part 1
April 13, 2021
It’s no secret that Christians in the past faced suffering and persecution. They certainly did in Peter’s day! The first century Roman world was hostile to christianity to put it mildly. And we face it today in case you haven’t noticed. We can count on the enemy coming against us. So How should we respond? First Peter chapter three answers that for us.
References:
1 Peter 3:14-17
Featured Offer
Daily Devotions
This special collections of daily devotions with your Calvary Chapel Pastors will edify you as you read each day of the year. God's Word in these devotions will inspire you. As these Pastors share their hearts and personal experiences of God's faithfulness.
Archives
The believer is no stranger to suffering, especially in recent months. But God never promised this life would be easy for us. However, there’s a comforting promise you can cling to at such times, and it’s this: God’s eyes are on us, and His ears are open to our prayers.
April 12, 2021
When a trial comes into our lives, it’s common to experience a number of emotions. From fear, to worry, or even anger. And those emotions if we’re not careful can distort our thinking and lead us to wrong decisions. Pastor Jeff Johnson believes there are four things we need to be reminded of, especially during trials.
April 10, 2021
How are we to be living, or what should we be doing in these difficult last days? This section of First Peter answers that for us beautifully. While many are turning to evil, we’re to be turning away from it. And that’s demonstrated even in how we speak to one another.
April 9, 2021
Haters, they’re all around these days. Spend a few minutes on social media and you’ll find that to be true. But God doesn’t want us to be that way. We’re to be loving, and friendly and pastor Jeff Johnson will show us today those are some of the characteristics the Lord wants to develop in you.
April 8, 2021
You don’t have to look far to find Christians fighting with each other. Whether it’s a heated disagreement related to an interpretation of the Bible, or a fight springing from an unkind word spoken in anger! While we’re to be living in harmony, more often than not Christians aren’t getting along. Pastor Jeff Johnson is leading a study of First Peter, and today on Sound Doctrine we’re encouraged to be like- minded and sympathetic.
April 7, 2021
Does it feel at times like your prayers are just bouncing off the ceiling, and really going nowhere? As we’ll learn today on Sound Doctrine, there is actually something that can hinder our prayers. And that’s a wrong relationship in the home.
April 6, 2021
How’s your marriage going these days? Maybe you say, it’s far from where it should be. Today on Sound Doctrine we’re going to see what God says we’re to be doing as husbands and wives. If you do this, you’ll be blessed!
April 5, 2021
If they were to pull back their masks for a moment, you would be able to see it on the faces of so many today… they’re fearful and discouraged. And apart from Christ can you blame them? There’s a lot to be afraid about today. But here on this special edition of Sound Doctrine, pastor Jeff Johnson explains why the believer in Christ has nothing to fear! Because Jesus is alive, we need not be afraid. Not even of a virus or death.
April 3, 2021
If they were to pull back their masks for a moment, you would be able to see it on the faces of so many today… they’re fearful and discouraged. And apart from Christ can you blame them? There’s a lot to be afraid about today. But here on this special edition of Sound Doctrine, pastor Jeff Johnson explains why the believer in Christ has nothing to fear! Because Jesus is alive, we need not be afraid. Not even of a virus or death.
April 2, 2021
On this special edition of Sound Doctrine pastor Jeff Johnson speaks of the importance of communion, why we do it and who it’s for! I think you’ll be blessed and encouraged as he does. It’s a perfect lead-in to Good Friday.
April 1, 2021
See More Episodes
Loading...
*
- 1 Chronicles
- 1 John
- 1 John Introduction
- 1 Kings
- 1 Peter
- 1 Thessalonians
- 2 Chronicles
- 2 John
- 2 Kings
- 2 Thessalonians
- 3 John
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
M
N
P
R
S
T
Loading...
Listen to Sound Doctrine on
Amazon Echo
Learn How
Learn How
Featured Offer
Daily Devotions
This special collections of daily devotions with your Calvary Chapel Pastors will edify you as you read each day of the year. God's Word in these devotions will inspire you. As these Pastors share their hearts and personal experiences of God's faithfulness.