Sermon Spotlight: Focused Faith vs. Fretful Fear

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In this week’s episode of Sermon Spotlight, we unpack 1 Peter 1 and the powerful truth of a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.Mark Francis is joined by apprentices Josh Patterson and Michael Wiseman. This conversation explores what it means to live in light of the resurrection—not just in theory, but in the middle of real-life suffering, uncertainty, and fear.We wrestle with questions like: Why does God allow suffering? How does fear connect to the anticipation of pain? What does it actually look like to trust God in difficult seasons? How does the resurrection change the way we face trials? From personal stories of job loss and growth to deeper theological reflection, this episode reminds us that suffering isn’t meaningless—and that our hope is grounded in something real: a risen Savior.Listen to the sermon we're talking about: fbcva.org/current-sermon-series or fbcva.org/podcastsBe a part of the conversation by submitting your thoughts and questions: fbcva.org/sermon-spotlight-podcastWatch this episode and subscribe on YouTube: @fellowshipbiblechurchvaFind out more about Fellowship Bible Church: fbcva.orgSubscribe to emails from Fellowship: fbcva.org/subscribeEngage with us:Facebook: facebook.com/groups/fellowshipfamInstagram: instagram.com/fellowshipbiblechurch/#SermonSpotlight #FellowshipBibleChurch #FBCVA #ChristianPodcast #BibleTeaching #Discipleship #FollowingJesus #FaithInEverydayLife #kindness #Godiskind #kindnessofGod #resurrection #nomorefear #fear #fearoverfaith

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This episode was published on May 5, 2026.

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In this week’s episode of Sermon Spotlight, we unpack 1 Peter 1 and the powerful truth of a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.Mark Francis is joined by apprentices Josh Patterson and Michael Wiseman. This conversation explores...

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