Teacher: Josh Fortney. Welcome! This Sunday, Josh Fortney takes us through 1 Peter 1:3-12, where Peter speaks to believers who were dispersed, facing persecution, and in need of encouragement. Peter reminds them of God's promises and encourages them to rejoice and have hope. As we explore 1 Peter, Josh helps us see what true faith looks like and how, as believers, we can endure suffering with the hope we've been given through Jesus Christ and where to fix our minds and hearts in the midst.

In this series, we're focusing on the main theme of 1 Peter: as God's chosen people, believers are called to endure suffering with hope, following in the footsteps of Christ, trusting that their trials serve to sanctify them and prepare them for the glory to come. Join us as we walk through 1 Peter verse by verse over the next eight weeks!

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Message Overview

00:00 – Intro

10:27 – True Faith is Rooted in the Resurrection

29:03 – True Faith is Refined by Trials

34:59 – True Faith is Defined by Love, Trust, and Joy in Jesus

36:36 – True Faith is Aligned with God’s Plan for Eternity

Teacher: David Leventhal. Welcome, we’re so glad you’re here! This Sunday kicks off our new series where we'll be diving into the book of 1 Peter for the next eight weeks. In today's message, David Leventhal provides a big-picture overview of 1 Peter, focusing on the context that helps us fully grasp the letter. He challenges the church with the central idea of 1 Peter: as God's chosen people, believers are called to endure suffering with hope, following in the footsteps of Christ. Our trials are not in vain—they serve to sanctify us and prepare us for the glory that is to come.

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Message Overview

00:00 – Intro

3:40 – Who Wrote 1 Peter?

8:13 – To Whom Was It Written?

11:09 – When and Where Was It Written?

11:45 – Why Was It Written?

23:02 – What Is 1 Peter About?

Teacher: The CityBridge Elders. Welcome to "God's at Work Here," where we explore what it truly means to be the church. This series helps us understand the important role we play in God's plan, whether you're new to the church or have been part of it for years. We're reminded of the strong foundation we stand on and encouraged to continue growing in our faith and purpose as followers of Jesus.

In today's message, we're hosting a panel discussion to explore the exciting priorities CityBridge is focusing on in this next chapter. You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear how we're moving forward together while continuing our mission of calling all people to be fully devoted followers of Christ!

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