2 Peter - Liferoads Church https://liferoads.org Helping people become Fully Alive in Christ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:14:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://liferoads.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-cross-100x100.jpg 2 Peter - Liferoads Church https://liferoads.org 32 32 When Heaven Meets Earth – Week 4 https://liferoads.org/sermons/when-heaven-meets-earth-4/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:17:42 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=5150 In this message from ⁠Luke 9:28–43⁠, we see Jesus revealed in glory at the Transfiguration before the disciples quickly return to the broken realities of life in the valley. The passage reminds us that while mountaintop moments strengthen our faith, real spiritual growth often happens in the everyday struggles of life as we learn to trust Jesus.

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]]> In this message from ⁠Luke 9:28–43⁠, we see Jesus revealed in glory at the Transfiguration before the disciples quickly return to the broken realities of life in the valley. The passage reminds us that while mountaintop moments strengthen our faith, real spiritual growth often happens in the everyday struggles of life as we learn to trust Jesus.

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]]> Stirred Up – Week 4 https://liferoads.org/sermons/stirred-up-week-4/ Sun, 23 Mar 2025 22:12:30 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4857 Jesus put the Church in the hands of His disciple and the rock—Peter. Just like us, Peter was flawed and stumbled. However, he had the strength of Jesus’ grace. In Peter’s final words (⁠2 Peter 3⁠), he brings us a warning and the truth of what is to come. In the midst of that is God’s judgment, but also His patience and love. God is eager for our salvation. The chapter, the epistle, and Peter’s words close with encouragement regarding […]

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]]> Jesus put the Church in the hands of His disciple and the rock—Peter. Just like us, Peter was flawed and stumbled. However, he had the strength of Jesus’ grace. In Peter’s final words (⁠2 Peter 3⁠), he brings us a warning and the truth of what is to come. In the midst of that is God’s judgment, but also His patience and love. God is eager for our salvation. The chapter, the epistle, and Peter’s words close with encouragement regarding how we are to live at peace, holy and distinctly different from the world, in this time before Jesus’ return.

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]]> Stirred Up – Week 3 https://liferoads.org/sermons/stirred-up-week-3/ Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:55:08 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4849 Peter is very passionate about warning the early church to be on their guard for false teachers. This is not unique to ⁠2 Peter 2;⁠ it is all through scripture. We have a responsibility to know what is true and recognize false teaching. Donnie shares Peter’s insight on how to recognize false teaching.

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]]> Peter is very passionate about warning the early church to be on their guard for false teachers. This is not unique to ⁠2 Peter 2;⁠ it is all through scripture. We have a responsibility to know what is true and recognize false teaching. Donnie shares Peter’s insight on how to recognize false teaching.

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]]> Stirred Up – Week 2 https://liferoads.org/sermons/stirred-up-week-2/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4847 This week in ⁠2 Peter 1:16-21⁠, Donnie talks about the power of scripture. The Bible isn’t just any book. Peter explained how they have written from first-hand experience of Jesus. The message is the light of God; it is God’s guide to your life. One has to ask themselves, What is the authority in your life? I will put my trust in the revelation of our creator. Isaiah 55:8-92 Timothy 3:16-17Hebrews 4:16

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]]> This week in ⁠2 Peter 1:16-21⁠, Donnie talks about the power of scripture. The Bible isn’t just any book. Peter explained how they have written from first-hand experience of Jesus. The message is the light of God; it is God’s guide to your life. One has to ask themselves, What is the authority in your life? I will put my trust in the revelation of our creator.

Isaiah 55:8-9
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Hebrews 4:16

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]]> Stirred Up – Week 1 https://liferoads.org/sermons/stirred-up-week-1/ Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:40:42 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=4833 The⁠ first chapter of Peter’s second epistle⁠ challenges believers to actively pursue spiritual growth, remain rooted in God’s provision, and live lives that reflect His abundant grace. Today’s lesson focuses on three key themes. The Foundation of Faith: Peter emphasizes that believers have received a faith as precious as the apostles’, rooted in the righteousness of Jesus Christ. This faith provides everything needed for life and godliness, equipping us to face life’s challenges through the knowledge of Christ. The Pursuit […]

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]]> The⁠ first chapter of Peter’s second epistle⁠ challenges believers to actively pursue spiritual growth, remain rooted in God’s provision, and live lives that reflect His abundant grace. Today’s lesson focuses on three key themes.

The Foundation of Faith: Peter emphasizes that believers have received a faith as precious as the apostles’, rooted in the righteousness of Jesus Christ. This faith provides everything needed for life and godliness, equipping us to face life’s challenges through the knowledge of Christ.

The Pursuit of Spiritual Growth: Spiritual growth is a grace-fueled effort, requiring intentional actions to add virtues like self-control, steadfastness, and love to our faith. The sermon uses vivid analogies—such as a raft, rowboat, and sailboat—to illustrate how God’s grace empowers our pursuit of spiritual maturity.

The Power of Remembrance: Peter urges believers to remember God’s promises and cultivate habits of spiritual reflection. Forgetting leads to spiritual nearsightedness, while consistent remembrance strengthens faith, ensuring effectiveness and fruitfulness in our lives.

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]]> Practicing the Presence of God – Part 4 https://liferoads.org/sermons/practicing-the-presence-of-god-part-4/ Sun, 30 Jan 2022 22:07:03 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=3826 Where is the Church in Jesus life? Good question, since Jesus only says the word twice. But when He talks about the Church, it is very weighty.

We need the Church - to grow, to learn, to love each other.
The Church needs us - to encourage each other, to help each other.

The Church was born in song, it is an act of worship and God blesses us through the Church as we bless others.

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Luke 4:16

Mark 3:13-15

Matthew 16:18

Matthew 26:30

Acts 2:42

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]]> Practicing the Presence of God – Part 1 https://liferoads.org/sermons/practicing-the-presence-of-god-part-1/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 01:37:18 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=3804 How do we live in God's presence? Receive His gracious gift and act on the virtue of faith. It isn't all about working for faith, it isn't all about waiting on Jesus, there is a concurrence. Work with the gifts God has given you to produce fruit through virtue and love.

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2 Peter 1:1-11

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]]> Christmas Presence – Part 2 https://liferoads.org/sermons/christmas-presence-part-2/ Sun, 12 Dec 2021 23:42:43 +0000 https://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=3770 The world is broken. Since the fall we know we are not at home. There are many pointers in the bible showing us the hope we have in God's Kingdom. We confidently climb Mnt. Zion.

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Exodus 19:16-20, 20:18-20

Exodus 33

Hebrews 12:18-24

2 Peter 1:16-19

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]]> True North – Part 2 https://liferoads.org/sermons/true-north-part-2/ Sun, 11 Oct 2020 22:38:41 +0000 http://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=3445 2 Peter 1:3Romans 12:2Acts 2:37-47

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Romans 12:2
Acts 2:37-47

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]]> How to Grow – Pt. 1 https://liferoads.org/sermons/how-to-grow-pt-1/ Mon, 07 Jan 2019 03:57:48 +0000 http://liferoads.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=2954 As Christians, we want to emulate Jesus, but why is it that so often we don't act the way he would? The solution to this problem is in our identity and our training. Peter tells us that we have been given a new identity by the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Because of our new identity, we are encouraged to practice new habits.

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2 Peter 1:5-11

1 Timothy 4:7-8

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