Compass Bible Church Weekend Sermons

00:00 Worship Truths Ignite01:11 Scorpions in Arizona03:53 From Scorpions to Satan05:02 Reading 1 Peter 505:16 Who Satan Really Is06:51 Know His Strategies11:14 What Satan Cannot Do14:46 What Satan Does Do15:14 Deception and False Light18:16 Temptation and Mind Attacks21:54 Harassment and Isolation24:29 Why Satan Keeps Fighting25:07 Satan's Hatred and Hunt26:11 Be Sober and Watchful27:14 Home Alone Vigilance28:55 War Zone Alertness33:24 Guard Your Perimeter37:26 Resist Firm in Faith38:46 Draw Near to God40:26 Armor of God Daily44:17 Fight in Community47:55 No Days Off and Prayer

00:00 Humble or Humbled02:02 Defining Humility02:46 Why Humility Matters04:04 1 Peter 5 Setup05:10 Clothe Yourselves09:53 God Opposes Pride14:11 What Pride Looks Like19:23 What Humility Looks Like21:56 Humility in Scripture24:44 Humble Under God25:24 Active and Passive Humility27:24 Under Gods Mighty Hand29:54 Exaltation at Proper Time31:06 Humility Now Exaltation Later33:30 Why God Keeps Us Humble36:18 Gospel Cure for Pride37:41 Suffering Before Glory41:42 Cast Anxieties on Him44:51 Anxiety Control and Trust47:57 Practical Ways to Trust52:09 Choose Humility and Pray

00:00 When Titles Match Actions01:20 Why Pastors Matter02:24 Reading First Peter Five02:43 What Is An Elder04:03 Elder Overseer Pastor06:14 Church Leadership Models09:23 Peter Fellow Elder10:29 Shepherd Like Jesus11:56 Serve From Genuine Love15:45 Willing Not Compelled17:42 Hired Hand Versus Shepherd18:58 Knowing The Flock21:23 Oversight And Authority22:43 Winsome Integrity23:41 Not For Shameful Gain27:36 Rejecting Domineering Leadership30:49 Leading By Example33:41 Pray For Your Pastors34:58 Serving For Jesus38:57 Unfading Crown Promise40:29 Communion And Remembrance42:13 Communion Warnings44:00 Lord’s Supper And Prayer

00:00 History That Barely Matters01:12 Events That Shape Us02:09 The Defining Moment03:12 What If He Didn't Rise04:08 Romans 4 25 Explained04:51 Delivered For Our Sins06:49 Raised For Justification07:13 What Resurrection Means09:23 Can We Trust It12:45 Myths Versus Jesus14:06 Why Death Couldn't Hold Him15:42 If No Resurrection No Substitute16:51 The Substitute Illustrated18:41 Sinless Proof From Scripture19:55 How Jesus Died Sinless20:52 Victory Over Death21:44 What Justification Means22:58 Why Other Religions Fail25:34 Empty Tomb Proof26:55 Forgiven Past Present Future30:20 Debt Paid New Life31:56 Walking In Newness35:29 Heart Transplant Illustration38:52 Hope In Life And Death41:06 Invitation And Prayer

00:00 Does God Care01:44 What Deism Really Is03:46 Hold Fast Not Let Go04:38 Why The Church Suffers05:41 Judgment Begins At Home06:21 Refining Not Wrath08:03 Old Testament Backdrop12:28 Expect God To Refine16:13 Guarding The Local Church23:40 Warning For Unbelievers26:31 Saved With Difficulty29:33 Hell Gives Perspective33:28 Battleship Not Cruise36:05 What Hell Is Like37:07 Is Hell Eternal41:42 Suffering In Gods Will45:50 Entrust Your Soul47:21 Active Faith In Trials48:36 Wear Out Not Rust51:28 Final Prayer And Charge

00:00 Why We Hate Waiting01:14 Passing Time vs Purpose02:04 Redeem the Time03:16 Open to First Peter03:46 The End Is Near07:13 Self Control and Sobriety08:41 Prayers and Hidden Sin10:49 Tend to Godliness13:59 Affections Over Willpower20:38 Love Covers Offenses23:41 Hospitality Without Grumbling25:27 Tend to Your Love26:15 Earnest Genuine Love26:50 Objections To Loving28:40 Love Marks New Birth30:53 Mercy Covers Offenses34:21 Hospitality Without Grumbling37:16 Open Your Home Challenge41:26 Serve With Your Gifts44:12 Speaking And Serving Well46:51 Sign Up And Redeem Time49:05 Final Call And Prayer

00:00 Wartime Mentality01:35 Mortality Changes Priorities02:47 Strange to the World03:11 Time Before Conversion04:45 Vice List Explained07:08 Drunkenness Warning11:27 Leave Worldliness Behind12:11 Salvation Transforms13:16 Michael Jordan Illustration16:07 Know Yourself18:22 Know the World21:04 Know the Word23:07 Practice Self Control24:28 When the World Mocks25:21 Maligned for Holiness26:21 Christ the Final Judge27:15 Bema and White Throne28:31 Stand Firm Under Pressure29:10 Fear Consequences Not Loss32:18 Ski Lift Warning Story35:07 Sin Lure and Hook36:12 Why They Call You Weird38:38 Gospel Preached to Dead42:02 Death Brick Wall Reality44:04 Come to Christ Today46:24 Fix Your Eyes on Jesus48:11 Gospely Habits and Community49:02 Better Strange Than Stranger49:25 Final Prayer and Appeal

00:00 Series Kickoff Redeemed Living00:58 What to Expect Analogy02:25 Reading 1 Peter 404:01 Arm Yourselves Explained04:59 Soldiers of Christ08:14 Embrace Wartime Mentality12:13 Distractions and Social Media14:09 Memento Mori Resolve19:41 Ceased From Sin Puzzle21:49 Interpreting the Options23:04 Suffering Proves Union24:48 Comfort in Sacrifice26:02 Exiles Not At Home27:17 Friction With World29:48 Everyday Costly Choices34:23 Live for God's Will35:57 Align Desires Daily38:20 Good vs Better Parenting42:40 New Creation and Cross43:49 Communion Self-Examination45:13 Remembering His Death46:54 Prayer and Sending Out

00:00 The Wicked Bible: One Missing Word, Massive Consequences01:18 From Pearl Harbor to the Devil’s Greatest Miscalculation03:24 1 Peter 3:17–18 Setup: Suffering, Gospel Hope, and Christ’s Death04:40 “Once for Sins”: The One-Time Sacrifice and the Great Exchange07:18 Why the Cross Had to Happen: Brought to God Through Substitution09:55 Take Heart: Your Sin Is Fully Forgiven in Christ11:05 Dead in Sin Without Christ: The Chasm We Can’t Cross14:48 Electrolysis Illustration: How Christ Takes Our Corruption16:55 Made Alive in the Spirit: The Resurrection and a Tricky Text17:58 “Spirits in Prison”: Competing Views and the Days of Noah20:11 Genesis 6 and Demonic Rebellion: Christ’s Victory Proclaimed22:05 Noah, the Imprisoned Spirits, and Christ’s Victory Proclamation23:12 Encouragement for Persecuted Believers: The Real Battle Is Spiritual24:05 Take Heart: The Enemy Is Defeated (War Won, Battles Ongoing)26:05 Why Satan Still Fights + Recovering a Robust View of Spiritual Warfare27:57 Practical Weapons for the Fight: Word, Worship, Mind, and Hope30:30 Baptism and the Ark: Saved by Being Placed Into Christ33:07 Jesus Ascended: Right Hand of God and Interceding for You35:04 Take Heart: Your Savior Holds You Forever (Security in Suffering)37:35 The Enemy Thought He Won… Until the Cross, Resurrection, and Ascension40:16 Final Encouragement and Closing Prayer

00:00 Memory Verse Together: 1 Peter 3:1500:55 Why the Bible Keeps Talking About Suffering02:16 Elizabeth Elliot: “Not at the Mercy of Chance”04:04 Read the Passage: 1 Peter 3:13–1404:25 “Who Is There to Harm You?” What Peter Means07:40 Ultimate Security: Inheritance Kept in Heaven10:11 Blessed When Persecuted: Don’t Fear Them12:36 Point 1 — Welcome Suffering While Secure in Christ12:56 Expect Persecution: Cross-Bearing Discipleship15:45 Zealous for Good: Confidence vs. Compromise17:55 Rollercoaster Lap Bar: “Click In” Your Walk with God20:10 God’s Purposes in Suffering: Refining, Discipline, Rewards21:13 Suffering That Makes People Ask: The Testimony We’re After21:54 Sanctify Christ in Your Heart: Internal Readiness for External Trials22:38 Isaiah 8 and Holy Fear: Don’t Fear What the Nations Fear24:06 Always Be Prepared: No Understudies When You Suffer26:28 Apologetics in Context: Defending Your Hope, Not Pet Topics28:32 Let Your Suffering Spotlight Your Hope (Matthew 5 Light in Darkness)31:32 Practical Ways to Show Hope + Daniel’s Steady Faith Under Pressure33:44 When Suffering Preaches: 40 Martyrs & the Power of Witness37:17 Hope Includes Vindication: Good Conscience, Gentleness, and God’s Justice43:28 Endure While Waiting: Vindication of Jesus, the Cross, and Final Prayer

00:00 Introduction and Worship Reflection00:30 Series Introduction: Suffering Saints00:38 Personal Anecdote: A Lesson from Sixth Grade01:27 Natural Human Response to Attacks01:49 Biblical Guidance on Retaliation02:59 Peter's Teachings on Handling Evil07:13 The Call to Bless and Pray for Enemies13:49 Overcoming Natural Instincts with the Spirit20:17 Motivation for Following Jesus' Example24:15 David's Context and Psalm 3425:02 Peter's Application to Elect Exiles25:29 Loving Life and Seeing Good Days26:51 Christian Karma and Eternal Perspective28:38 Navigating Attacks with a Focus on Jesus31:02 The Power of Words and Social Media35:36 Forgiveness and Fixation on Jesus49:26 Earthly Justice and Christian Response52:52 Final Prayer and Reflection

00:00 Dodgers and the Church: Building a Team to Last01:32 The Mission of the Church: Following Christ in a Christless World02:39 Unity in the Church: A Biblical Perspective07:16 Guarding Against Division: A Call to Action20:28 Brotherly Love and Compassion: Essential Attributes25:03 The Good Samaritan and Compassion in Action26:14 Building Strong Relationships in the Church27:45 Genuine Care and Support Within the Community30:30 The Importance of Community Groups34:03 Consistently Seeking Christlike Humility44:01 The Significance of Communion49:02 Closing Prayer and Announcements

00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:50 Church Swag and Its Significance01:24 Series Recap: The Church's Purpose02:10 The Call to Be Commissioned02:37 Understanding 'To Live is Christ'03:21 Why We Are Still Here: The Great Commission04:03 The Great Commission: Matthew 28:18-2004:58 Jesus' Authority and the Disciples' Doubts08:39 The Seriousness of the Great Commission14:38 Making Disciples: The Core Mission20:06 The Great Commission: A Call for All Disciples20:45 Overcoming Personal Doubts and Fears21:50 Taking the Commission Personally23:03 Understanding Your Sphere of Influence24:21 Faith in Action: Bridging the Intellectual and Functional30:31 The Importance of Baptism and Teaching33:03 Discipleship: A Lifelong Journey35:14 Corporate and Individual Discipleship38:00 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

00:00 Reflecting on COVID-19 and Community02:09 The Importance of Church Fellowship03:30 Challenges to Church Community05:57 The Call to Gather and Encourage06:55 Understanding Hebrews 10:24-2510:00 Reasons for Attending Church14:05 The Necessity of Presence in Church21:44 Encouraging One Another in Faith25:23 Living in Light of Eternity26:39 Encouraging Each Other Through Trials27:44 Staying Busy While Waiting for Christ33:59 Building Deeper Relationships39:04 Stirring One Another to Love and Good Works48:46 The Importance of Community50:47 Concluding Prayer and Reflections

00:00 Introduction: Why Are You Here?00:53 The Purpose of the Church02:43 Exploring Ephesians 4:11-1603:19 Understanding Church Offices03:29 The Role of Apostles and Prophets 08:26 The Role of Evangelists and Pastors 10:37 The Importance of Ecclesial Authority14:10 The Canon of Scripture20:22 The Purpose of Preaching23:18 Equipping the Saints for Ministry 24:35 Setting Up Church: The Team Behind the Scenes25:42 The Importance of Community Groups26:27 The Role of Ecclesial Authority26:46 Equipping the Saints: Building Up and Shoring Up28:03 Active Participation in Church31:34 The Dangers of Spiritual Immaturity 36:30 The Safe Haven of the Church38:12 The Goal: Exalting Christ47:49 Communion: Remembering Christ's Sacrifice52:27 Final Prayer and Dismissal

00:00 Opening and Introduction to Psalm 90 00:15 The Stereogram 01:46 Life's Perspective and God's Eternal View 03:18 Understanding Time Through Psalm 90 06:07 Moses' Reflection on Life and God's Judgment 08:24 The Brevity of Life and Human Limits 11:47 Embracing Our Limits and God's Limitlessness 19:58 The Transience of Life and God's Wrath 26:27 Living with Eternal Perspective 28:26 Understanding the Urgency of Life 29:04 Living with Purpose and Clarity 29:27 The Uncertainty of Time 30:11 Reflecting on Life's Priorities 34:49 Making the Best Use of Time 44:30 Living Dependently on God 47:53 Concluding Thoughts and PrayersScripture Memory And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. -Hebrews 10:24-25Application Questions 1. Read Isaiah 40:6-8. What are some God-given limitations that you are tempted to dislike? How can these limitations be used as promptings for you to glorify God with them?2. Read Psalm 90:12 and 39:4. How often do you consider the inevitability of your death? How can this unusual spiritual discipline stoke your growth in godliness?3. Read James 4:14-16. What problems can occur in a Christian's life if they lose touch with their profound dependency upon Christ? Do you notice any signs in your life that signal a loss of awareness of your dependency?4. Read Galatians 2:20. How does faith in Christ enable you to invest your time wisely without knowing for certain that it's the best decision you can make?5. Read Psalm 127:1-2, John 9:4, and Ephesians 5:15-17. How does a biblical view of time inform your thinking about the rhythm of rest and work? What kind of contextual details should be considered when applying the command to make "the best use of the time?"

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Bible Reading00:28 The Greatest Investment for 202601:30 Benefits of Daily Bible Reading02:23 Proverbs 2: The Effort of Investment03:50 Receiving and Treasuring God's Word05:53 Intentionality in Bible Reading07:59 Fail-Proof Spiritual Investing15:08 Commitment and Practical Tips19:50 Understanding the Fear of the Lord22:43 The Fear of God and Its Benefits24:41 The Importance of Daily Bible Reading25:34 Investing in God's Word28:49 Staying Consistent in Bible Reading32:36 Experiencing Victory Through Scripture36:25 The Battle Against Sin41:29 Commitment to Daily Bible Reading in 2026

00:00 Introduction: The Role of Mary in Christianity00:06 Catholic Church's Perspective on Mary00:23 Misconceptions and Artistic Representations00:54 Mary's True Role According to Scripture02:23 Protestant Church's View on Mary 02:42 Mary as an Example for Believers 03:03 The Annunciation: Gabriel's Message to Mary04:45 Understanding the Virgin Birth 05:29 Joseph's Role and Lineage08:04 Mary's Faith and Readiness11:33 The Holy Spirit's Role in Believers' Lives19:15 Mary's Troubling Encounter with Gabriel20:07 The Prophecy of Jesus' Birth and Reign23:25 The Fifth Kingdom and Messianic Prophecies24:41 Mary's Knowledge of Scripture 25:22 The Magnificat: Mary's Response 28:05 The Importance of Knowing Scripture35:39 The Immaculate Conception Explained41:35 Marvel at the Wonder of Christmas 47:49 Be Like Mary: Final Reflections

00:00 Introduction and Christmas Choir Reflection00:25 Teaching the Message of Jesus to Children01:06 Scripture Memory and Bible Reading01:56 The Christmas Story Through Apostle Paul's Lens04:02 The Humility and Humanity of Jesus08:42 Understanding the Hypostatic Union14:25 The Sacrificial Love of Jesus21:50 The Humiliation and Death of Jesus25:09 The Unfathomable Death on the Cross26:56 The Necessity of Jesus' Sacrifice29:40 Reflecting on God's Love30:46 Recalibrating Our Hearts This Christmas35:09 Creative Ways to Love Your Family39:17 Exalting Christ Through Our Actions45:46 The Promise of Exaltation47:37 Final Reflections and Prayer

00:00 Merry Christmas and Nativity Scenes00:52 The Origin of Nativity Scenes02:04 The Spread of Nativity Scenes03:05 The Significance of the Nativity Scene03:49 Christmas Reminders and the Baby Jesus04:42 Prophecies of Isaiah08:04 The Messiah's Titles and Their Meanings18:15 The Paradox of Jesus' Birth21:28 The Wise Men and Their Journey24:34 Focusing on Worship This Christmas26:30 The True Significance of Christmas27:20 Daily Reminders to Worship Christ30:18 Trusting Christ with Your Christmas32:19 Christ's Lordship Over Our Lives38:19 The Ministry of Reconciliation47:18 Communion: Remembering Christ's Sacrifice

00:00 Introduction to Sale Season00:34 The Tension Between Gratitude and Consumerism00:59 The Call for Christians to Be Thankful01:37 Isaiah 12: A Guide to Daily Thankfulness02:03 Understanding the Messiah in Isaiah 1103:09 The Millennial Kingdom and Gratitude05:09 Personalizing Gratitude for the Cross05:34 The Importance of Intentional Thankfulness09:08 Reflecting on God's Anger and Mercy15:22 The Comfort of God's Turned Away Anger19:53 Public Testimony of Gratitude25:48 Cultivating Thankfulness to Glorify God26:29 The Power of Gratitude in Christian Life28:10 Reflecting on God's Sacrifices and Blessings30:01 Living a Life of Gratitude32:45 Expressing Gratitude in Everyday Life33:12 Paul's Example of Gratitude in Adversity36:46 The Ultimate Goal of Thankfulness: Worship44:53 Gratitude in Trials and Suffering49:05 Encouragement to Maintain a Grateful Heart

00:00 Introduction to Marriage Roles00:20 The Role of Wives in Marriage02:09 Examples of Strong Women04:10 Biblical Instructions for Wives05:45 Submission in Marriage11:40 The Value of Submission20:02 Transformative Power of Submission22:31 True Beauty in Submission24:11 Biblical Perspective on Physical Beauty25:32 The True Source of Beauty26:14 Seek Inner Beauty27:52 The Imperishable Beauty of a Gentle and Quiet Spirit32:03 Developing Inner Beauty: A Spiritual Regimen35:46 Strong Wives: Submissive, Beautiful, and Confident41:50 Trusting in God's Sovereignty49:24 Concluding Prayer and ReflectionsApplication Questions Community Groups meet throughout the week and play a crucial role in our response to the preaching of the word. These groups gather to discuss the following questions as we seek to apply the sermon in community with one another. Please visit compassntx.org to join a small group near you.1. Read 1 Peter 3:1-2, 4. How can a wife's submission to her husband with the gentle and quiet spirit (3:4) result in her husband being won to Christ?2. Read 1 Peter 3:3 and 1 Timothy 2:9-10. How can a wife know if she has crossed a line in this area and may be too concerned with her outward appearance? How much say should a husband have/exercise in his wife's physical appearance?3. Read 1 Peter 3:5-6. How would you counsel the wife who is afraid and anxious about decisions her husband is making for the family? She wants to be submissive, but she sees the inevitable consequences that they will suffer for these decisions.4. Read 1 Peter 3:6. How should a wife who is also a mother balance her submission to her husband alongside her convictions of what is best for her children when those two responsibilities seem to conflict with each other?

00:00 Introduction and Context00:36 The Role of Husbands in Marriage04:41 Understanding and Knowing Your Wife06:30 Living Together in Unity13:06 Sacrificial and Sanctifying Love18:51 Honoring Your Wife22:10 Understanding the Weaker Vessel23:40 Caring for God's Daughter25:27 Teaching Gentle Care27:50 Chivalry and Spiritual Care30:23 Addressing Abuse in Marriage34:33 The Importance of Loving Your Wife44:14 Generational Impact of Godly Leadership47:51 Final Reflections and Prayer

00:00 Introduction and Context00:49 The Parable of the Sower Explained03:16 The Reality of Christian Suffering04:34 Peter's Message on Suffering08:16 Following Christ's Example in Suffering13:43 The Privilege of Suffering for Christ23:03 Peter's Reference to Isaiah 5323:33 Jesus' Sinless Suffering24:29 Jesus' Response to Suffering26:42 Trusting God in Suffering32:36 God's Knowledge and Justice40:52 Purpose in Suffering49:20 Final Prayer and ReflectionApplication Questions Community Groups meet throughout the week and play a crucial role in our response to the preaching of the word. These groups gather to discuss the following questions as we seek to apply the sermon in community with one another. Please visit compassntx.org to join a small group near you.1. Read 1 Peter 2:21 and Philippians 1:29. In what ways have you suffered as a Christian, and how has that suffering benefited your relationship with Christ?2. Read 1 Peter 2:22-23. Is there ever an appropriate time for a Christian to retaliate? How can a Christian follow Christ's example without becoming a doormat for the world?3. Read 1 Peter 2:22-23 and Psalm 139:1-6. How does knowing that God is fully aware of your suffering comfort you as you seek to patiently endure like Jesus?4. Read 1 Peter 2:23 and Revelation 21:4. How would passages like these assist you in responding to someone who believes God is cruel, knowing that His children are suffering but not intervening to provide relief?5. Read 1 Peter 2:24 and James 2:14-19. How are these two passages related? In other words, how does the relationship of faith and works, which James talks about, relate to the purpose of Jesus' death from 1 Peter 2:24?6. Read 1 Peter 2:24-25. What are some sinful responses to suffering that you need to die to, and what are the positive responses that you need to embrace?

00:00 The Iconic Nike Ad of 198801:48 The True Source of Inspiration02:34 Understanding Biblical Context07:28 Historical Context of Slavery in the Roman Empire11:23 Misinterpretations and True Teachings20:35 Submission to Authority as Submission to God23:14 Understanding Submission in Relationships24:50 Biblical Context of Submission28:07 Practical Application in Modern Workplaces31:03 Enduring Unjust Suffering31:58 The Graciousness of Enduring Suffering32:29 Stoic Philosophy vs. Christian Submission36:20 The Ultimate Reward for Faithful Submission42:16 Reflecting on Christ's Sacrifice44:34 Communion and Final Reflections

00:00 Introduction: Dividing Topics00:12 Biblical Guidance for Politics01:33 Submitted Living Series Introduction01:54 Ultimate Authority of God02:21 Understanding Submission to Authority04:23 Government as God's Creation05:32 Historical Context of Government09:45 Christian's Dual Citizenship10:22 Engaging with Government15:24 Unity in the Church15:52 Jeremiah's Advice for Exiles17:26 Submission to Governing Authorities22:27 Living as Free People25:45 The Lord's Sake and Ultimate Authority26:46 Submission to Government and Biblical Conscience28:44 Biblical Examples of Conscientious Objection30:03 Understanding and Informing Conscience31:25 Navigating Political Engagement as Christians33:27 Balancing Secular and Sacred Obligations40:48 Practical Applications and Modern Challenges46:46 Final Exhortations and Eternal Citizenship

00:00 Introduction: Trump's Pursuit of Peace00:47 The Christian Perspective on Peace01:48 Life at War: Spiritual Warfare02:27 Understanding Our Identity as Exiles03:32 Living as Sojourners in a Foreign Land06:58 The Temptation to Make Ourselves at Home17:21 Fighting the Passions of the Flesh25:05 Practical Steps to Overcome Temptation26:05 The Ongoing Battle Against Sin27:04 Radical Measures Against Sin27:51 Satan's Strategy and Our Vigilance28:57 Consequences of Yielding to Sin29:53 Strategies to Flee from Sin34:53 Living Honorably Among Non-Believers36:31 The Impact of Our Conduct on Evangelism41:11 Enduring Persecution for Christ43:04 The Ultimate Goal: Glorifying God

00:00 Introduction to Credit Card Perks00:13 Exploring Specific Credit Card Benefits01:52 The Purpose Behind Credit Card Perks02:16 Perks of Belonging to Jesus02:37 The Essential and Goodness of Church Involvement03:07 Scriptural Foundations: 1 Peter 2:9-1003:23 Israel and the Church: A Biblical Relationship05:33 Our Special Status in Christ06:22 Enjoying the Perks of God's Church14:38 The Privilege of Being a Royal Priesthood19:26 Holiness and Being Set Apart21:47 Responsibilities of Our New Status24:00 The Fall and Restoration Through Christ24:28 Israel's Role and Our Calling to Proclaim God's Excellencies25:54 Living Out Our Faith in the Church Community27:39 Paul's Teachings on Genuine Love and Unity30:53 Reflecting on the Church's Role and Personal Commitment39:34 The Importance of God's Mercy and Love47:02 Concluding Prayer and Call to ActionApplication Questions Community Groups meet throughout the week and play a crucial role in our response to the preaching of the word. These groups gather to discuss the following questions as we seek to apply the sermon in community with one another. Please visit compassntx.org to join a small group near you.1. Read 1 Peter 2:9. Which of the titles Peter employs to describe the church encourages you the most and why?2. Read 1 Peter 2:9. Are these titles individual or corporate? How has the spirit of independence and individualism that has contributed so much to the progress of America been detrimental to our understanding of and approach to the Church?3. Read 1 Peter 2:9. How might the seemingly benign and everyday conversations you have with your unbelieving friends or the way you treat the barista at your local coffee shop still be an example of proclaiming the excellencies of Christ, even if you don't actually share the gospel?4. What are some of the excellencies of Christ that you have experienced since becoming a believer?5. Read 1 Peter 2:10. What is mercy, and how does it differ from grace? How does a believer still need the mercy of God? How should the mercy we have received show up in how we treat other people?6. Check in on the memory verses for this month: 1 Peter 2:2-3.

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Daily Decisions00:52 Significant Life Choices02:12 The Most Important Decision: What to Do with Jesus03:05 Scriptural Insights: 1 Peter 2:4-504:44 Living Stones and Spiritual Sacrifices08:23 The Importance of the Church Community10:50 Commitment to Jesus and His Church23:02 The Precious Cornerstone: Jesus Christ25:46 The Honor of Faith Amid Trials26:51 Holding Fast to Jesus: A Tag Analogy27:38 Peter's Message to Political Exiles28:33 Challenges to Faith and Hope32:40 The Sovereignty of God in Salvation37:28 The Urgency of Sharing the Gospel44:15 Communion: A Time for Reflection and UnityApplication Questions Community Groups meet throughout the week and play a crucial role in our response to the preaching of the word. These groups gather to discuss the following questions as we seek to apply the sermon in community with one another. Please visit compassntx.org to join a small group near you.1. Read 1 Peter 2:4-5, Ephesians 3:8-10, and Colossians 2:15. What makes the gathering of the church different from your family reunion, or the party your neighborhood HOA is throwing, or the sporting event at the sold-out stadium, or the weekly practices for your kids' soccer team? How does your weekly participation in the gathering of the local church testify to the importance and power of the gospel?2. Read 1 Peter 2:4-5 and Ephesians 2:19-22. Why is your consistent church attendance so important? How does the body suffer without you there, even if you're not officially serving? What are some valid reasons for missing church?3. Read 1 Peter 2:6-7a, Hebrews 3:6, and Hebrews 10:19-25. As you think about doubling down in holding fast to Christ, how does being a part of the "spiritual house," i.e., the local body of Christ, make that more attainable? How have you been blessed during times of difficulty by brothers and sisters who have come alongside you to strengthen your faith?4. Read 1 Peter 2:7b-8 and 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. How many times did it take for you to respond to the gospel, and what changed for you to respond in faith? How does that encourage you when you consider the people in your life who don't know Jesus and may have already rejected your attempts at sharing the gospel?5. Memory Verse: This month, we will be memorizing 1 Peter 2:2-3.

00:00 Introduction: Surprising Facts About Everyday Habits00:47 Parenting Challenges: The Pill Bottle Incident01:58 Parenting Challenges: The Gummy Vitamins Incident03:02 Spiritual Lesson: You Can Never Have Too Much God03:40 Biblical Reference: Longing for Spiritual Milk06:31 Understanding Spiritual Milk: Beyond Just the Bible13:13 Practical Steps: Cultivating a Desire for God17:49 The Importance of Spiritual Growth20:12 The Importance of Spiritual Growth20:54 Biblical References to Growth22:10 Expecting Spiritual Growth22:26 Personal Anecdote on Growth23:32 Effort in Spiritual Growth27:13 The Role of Discipline31:38 Beware of Spiritual Apathy38:26 Steps to Overcome Apathy41:07 Final Prayer and EncouragementScripture Memory Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. - 1 Peter 1:13Application QuestionsCommunity Groups meet throughout the week and play a crucial role in our response to the preaching of the word. These groups gather to discuss the following questions as we seek to apply the sermon in community with one another. Please visit compassntx.org to join a small group near you.1. Read 1 Peter 2:2, Psalm 42:1, and Psalm 84:2. What are some things you long for in this life? What would it look like to long for Jesus that way each day?2. Read 1 Peter 2:2, Hebrews 6:1, and Ephesians 4:15. What growth have you seen in your walk with Christ over the past few months? What are some ways you are challenging yourself to grow in your walk at the moment?3. Read 1 Peter 2:2 and 2 Peter 1:5-11. What is the relationship between your discipline and work ethic in your daily life and your growth in your relationship with Jesus? (AKA: What does making your bed have to do with your spiritual progress?)4. Read 1 Peter 2:3 and Hebrews 5:11-6:1. How have you battled through and come out on the other side of seasons of spiritual apathy in your life? What was the underlying cause of those seasons, and what were some of the lessons you learned in working through them?5. Memory Verse: Recite 1 Peter 1:13 and discuss strategies to keep it fresh as we continue to add new verses beginning next week.

00:00 Introduction and Pastor PJ's Whereabouts00:57 Childhood Memories and Church Experiences03:34 The Power of Love in Christianity05:47 Peter's Teachings on Love and Salvation08:09 The Command to Love One Another12:56 Practical Applications of Love24:19 The Enduring Nature of God's Word27:35 Understanding Enduring Love28:30 Challenges of Loving Difficult People30:35 The Transient Nature of Modern Love32:35 The Riches of Christ's Love33:13 Resources for Loving Others33:26 The New Birth and Christ's Spirit35:59 Christ's Word and Its Impact39:41 Christ's Example of Love42:51 Repudiating Sins That Corrode Love50:52 Encouragement to Continue LovingApplication Questions Community Groups meet throughout the week and play a crucial role in our response to the preaching of the word. These groups gather to discuss the following questions as we seek to apply the sermon in community with one another. Please visit compassntx. org to join a small group near you.1. Read 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 4:7-8, and 1 Thess 4:9-10. How do Peter, John, and Paul's words confront the mindset that we are "loving enough," and why must Christians never grow complacent in their love for Christ and his Church?2. What happens to a church that pursues love for others without ensuring their definition of love is determined by Scripture, and how can you guard against these errors?3. Read 1 Peter 1:23-25 and 1 John 4:19. In what ways does the gospel motivate, inform, and even demand our love for other Christians, and what implications does this have for your participation and involvement in church life?4. Read 1 Peter 2:1 and Col 3:8-11 (the same Greek word underlies the imperative to "put away" in these verses). Why are these "private sins" so destructive for our public good, and what strategies will you use when you sense them growing in your heart or the heart of another?5. What would a typical Sunday morning look like when a church is committed to "love one another earnestly from a pure heart"? Pray for this verse to characterize our church.

00:00 Introduction and Opening Prayer00:17 Reflecting on a Heavy Week02:19 Understanding the Impact of Tragedy04:30 Scripture's Relevance in Times of Crisis06:04 The Fear of God vs. Worldly Fear07:50 Living as Exiles with a Fear of God15:06 The Judgment Seat of Christ22:06 Living Ready for the Bema Seat24:51 Living in Readiness for the Bema Seat25:10 Understanding the Concept of Ransom28:03 The Ransom Theory of Atonement31:45 Honoring Christ's Death with Your Life42:06 Trusting in God's Sovereign Plan44:43 Persevering with Eyes on Eternity

00:00 The Early Life of Neil Armstrong02:06 The Concept of Means, Method, and Motivation03:04 Introduction to Holiness05:01 Understanding Our Identity as Children of God06:55 The Significance of Adoption in Christianity11:51 The Call to Holiness17:51 The Nature of Holiness23:17 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ23:49 The Choice of Holiness24:36 Synergistic Sanctification26:29 Tools for Battling Sin27:32 The Call to Complete Holiness31:45 The Danger of Compromise38:05 Holiness and Intimacy with God45:34 The Ultimate Sacrifice and Communion

00:00 Introduction: The Fragility of Hope01:12 A Living Hope in Christ01:46 The Battle for Hope: Mind Over Circumstances02:00 Scriptural Foundation: 1 Peter 1:1304:43 Dynamic Nature of Earthly Hope07:08 Eternal Hope vs. Temporal Hope10:33 Practical Applications of Eternal Hope19:46 Preparing Your Mind for Action23:13 Mind and Spirit: The Immaterial Impact23:31 Preparing Your Mind for Action24:32 Fighting for Hope in a Hostile World26:44 Worldviews and Their Influence on Hope28:18 The Limitations of Secular Solutions32:23 The Sufficiency of God's Word43:00 Defending Your Mind at All Costs49:42 Concluding Thoughts on Hope and Mindfulness

00:00 The Wealthiest Generation00:28 Millennials: The Financially Struggling Generation00:57 The Richest Generation vs. The Happiest Generation01:46 Spiritual Wealth: Access to God's Word02:31 The Privilege of Spiritual Wealth03:06 Believing Without Seeing: Faith in Jesus05:42 The Outcome of Faith: Salvation and Joy12:07 Stirring Affections for Jesus13:01 Loving Jesus: Practical Steps18:45 Trusting Jesus: Building Faith20:43 Rejoicing in Our Future with Jesus25:38 The Prophets and Our Salvation27:20 The Cross in Genesis: God's Plan from the Beginning28:58 Prophets' Longing for the Gospel30:56 The Riches of God's Word in Our Time32:22 Mining the Gold of God's Word40:21 The Challenge: Replace Doom Scrolling with Scripture42:44 Angels' Fascination with the Gospel45:25 Don't Treat the Good News Like Old News50:06 Living Out the Joy of the Gospel

00:00 The "PTL" Friend01:32 Peter's Message to the Elect Exiles02:52 The Importance of the Resurrection05:50 Understanding God's Mercy07:34 Born Again to a Living Hope12:21 The Inheritance Kept in Heaven14:55 Energize Your Faith Through Living Hope17:37 The Centrality of the Resurrection20:33 Living Out Your Faith21:11 The Urgency of Sharing the Gospel23:11 Guarded by God's Power27:43 Soothe Your Doubts with Living Hope33:33 Reinforce Your Resolve Through Trials37:48 Enduring Trials with Faith49:06 Final Encouragement and Prayer

00:00 Vacation vs. Exile: A Biblical Perspective02:19 The Church in Exile: A Call to Action03:56 Characteristics of a Church on Vacation06:58 Defining the Church in Exile10:15 Why Study 1 Peter?15:46 Peter's Message to the Elect Exiles23:42 Understanding Biblical Doctrine24:50 The Concept of Election27:33 Foreknowledge and Determinism36:17 Sanctification Explained42:12 Obedience and Faith46:40 The Call to Evangelize49:39 Conclusion and Encouragement

00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey02:38 The Importance of Love in Ministry04:15 Defining a Church that Loves God06:43 Understanding Spiritual Gifts11:14 The True Meaning of Love14:37 Serving with the Right Heart21:26 Prophetic Powers and Knowledge23:30 The Limits of Knowledge and Faith Without Love24:50 The Impact of Pastors and Teachers27:25 Finding Pastors Who Love Well29:07 Personal Stories of Pastoral Love36:06 The True Measure of Love in Service39:40 Loving People, Not Praises43:59 The Ultimate Motivation for Love

00:00 Introduction 01:09 Understanding God's Immutable Nature02:01 Human Emotions vs. God's Steadiness04:16 The Book of Malachi: Context and Themes06:39 Israel's Failures and God's Love11:43 Unfit Sacrifices and Priestly Failures23:18 Marriage and Faithfulness Issues25:25 God's View on Divorce and Marriage27:05 The Importance of Marriage in God's Plan31:30 God's Design for Marriage33:14 The Call for Godly Offspring38:50 Challenging God's Character48:49 Final Reflections and Conclusion

00:00 Introduction and Defining the Relationship (DTR)00:25 Dating at The Master's College00:53 Pastor PJ's DTR with Amanda02:13 Historical Context of Haggai02:45 Neglecting the Temple04:00 Call to Rebuild the Temple10:47 Encouragement to Continue Building12:31 Modern Application: Prioritizing God14:05 Investing Sacrificially in Your Walk with God22:34 Paul's Example of Earthly Suffering23:10 Reflecting on Your Relationship with God23:34 Haggai's Message to the Priests25:29 Building with Defiled Hands29:45 Authentic Godliness vs. Going Through the Motions37:18 God's Faithfulness and Our Hope40:50 Final Reflections and Encouragement

00:00 Introduction: Questioning God's Plan00:19 Personal Struggles and Doubts02:05 The Book of Habakkuk: An Overview04:16 Habakkuk's Complaints to God09:14 God's Response to Habakkuk13:56 Trusting God's Sovereign Plan27:53 Habakkuk's Prayer and Reflection33:23 Conclusion: Faith and Salvation

00:00 Introduction: Wrestling with God's Goodness00:44 The Struggle with Moral Evil01:47 Historical Context: The Book of Nahum04:31 God's Jealousy and Vengeance06:34 Trusting in God's Justice11:17 Finding Comfort in God's Character19:43 God's Patience and Final Judgment21:43 Nahum's Prophecy and the Destruction of Nineveh23:28 Identifying Modern Adversaries and God's Compassion25:49 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant27:48 Remembering Our Own Sin and God's Patience33:09 God's Wrath Against Assyria36:40 Finding Solace in God's Wrath43:47 Communion and Reflection on God's Justice

Micah 6:8 God has shown us what is good: respond to his love with wholehearted love and whole-life obedience.1. Be Thankful God Tells You What's Good (8a) 2. Practice and Pursue Biblical Justice (8b) 3. Refuse to Go Through the Motions (8c) 4. Live Your Whole Life Coram Deo (8d)00:00 Matt's Olympic Journey01:16 The Wrong Target02:14 Micah's Message03:09 Defining the Good Life04:53 Historical Context of Micah07:51 Micah's Call for Justice11:25 Understanding Biblical Goodness19:28 The Good News in Romans26:22 Pursuing Biblical Justice Today27:14 Debating Justice: Two Perspectives28:29 Biblical Justice and Immersion in God's Word29:49 Living Out Biblical Justice in Daily Life31:41 The Essence of Loving Kindness32:32 Micah's Message: God's Steadfast Love35:54 Loving to Love: Beyond Duty41:36 Walking Humbly with God44:39 Living Coram Deo: In God's Presence47:57 Aiming at the Right Target: The Good Life

00:00 Did You Hear the Story About the Guy Who Got Swallowed By a Whale?01:16 Jonah's Story: More Than Just a Fish Tale02:38 The True Lesson of Jonah04:30 Jonah's Reluctance and God's Persistence06:29 Jonah's Mission to Nineveh08:46 Jonah's Disobedience and Consequences17:21 Lessons from Jonah's Rebellion25:33 Jonah's Prayer and Reflection27:36 Jonah's Reluctant Obedience28:37 The Size and Significance of Nineveh29:32 Jonah's Begrudging Message30:43 Nineveh's Repentance32:08 God's Mercy and Jonah's Anger33:50 Jonah's Lesson on Mercy36:26 The Plant and the Worm38:11 Reflecting on Mercy and Grace41:04 Caring for Others as Jesus Does47:47 Prayer

00:00 Introduction and Context00:41 The Relationship Between Israel and the Church02:49 The Book of Obadiah: Author and Historical Context03:52 God's Judgment on Edom06:20 The Sin of Pride and Arrogance10:51 Historical Conflict Between Edom and Israel17:44 Future Judgment and Restoration21:09 Understanding Dispensationalism22:45 The Seven Dispensations Explained25:56 Progressive Dispensationalism27:57 Applying Obadiah's Message to the Church28:53 Feeling Small Before God's Sovereign Plan33:33 Trusting in God's Justice41:10 Sharing the Gospel Amidst Global Chaos45:31 Are You Ready for Christ's Return?

00:00 Apathy and Empathy00:40 God's Concern for the Needy in Amos01:55 Historical Context of Amos04:35 Judgment Against Israel and Neighboring Nations05:48 Specific Indictments Against Israel11:13 The Fear and Love of God18:33 Israel's Neglect of Justice and Righteousness23:56 The Day of the Lord and Injustice24:32 Biblical Justice vs. Social Justice25:32 Righteousness and Justice in the Church27:07 Practical Applications of Justice28:26 Scriptural Foundations for Justice34:56 Conviction and Change45:42 The Parable of the Good Samaritan

00:00 Introduction and Outdated Advertisements01:07 The Unchanging Message of the Bible01:23 The Concept of Sin and Holiness03:55 The Book of Joel: Context and Themes06:50 Locust Plagues and Their Significance11:58 The Day of the Lord: Eschatological Judgment17:06 Repentance and Daily Christian Life23:48 Paul's Blamelessness and Keeping Short Accounts24:21 Anticipating and Planning to Avoid Sin26:44 God's Call for Genuine Repentance29:34 The Future Repentance and Deliverance of Israel39:52 The Day of the Lord and Final Judgment43:35 Motivation for Repentance and Eternal Rewards

00:00 Pastor PJ sings, "Dust on the Bible"00:23 Understanding the Minor Prophets01:33 The Book of Hosea: Historical Context03:35 Hosea's Message: Judgment and Hope08:00 Living Parable: Hosea and Gomer15:40 Israel's Unfaithfulness and God's Judgment20:11 Modern Reflections: Recognizing Our Own Unfaithfulness27:23 God's Promise of Restoration28:01 Reversing the Names: A Symbol of Hope29:37 God's Alluring Love32:31 The New Covenant and the Holy Spirit33:52 Responding to God's Pursuit37:51 God's Unfailing Love and Redemption41:55 The Cost of Redemption47:37 Reflecting on the Cross51:34 Conclusion: Embracing God's Love

*Note: We apologize for the audio quality on this sermon audio. We did our best to doctor it up before posting it. 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Discipleship00:28 Leadership Development Insights01:56 Jesus' Final Instructions to Peter04:23 Peter's Restoration and Future07:51 The Cost of Following Jesus11:28 Dying to Self and Redefining Life20:55 Following Jesus Without Distraction25:30 The Trap of Comparisons25:53 Social Media and Unrealistic Standards26:44 Spiritual Comparisons and Self-Righteousness28:21 Running Your Own Race30:09 Daily Dependence on God32:27 The Call to Follow Jesus36:58 Challenges in Following Jesus43:47 A Call to the Church48:45 Final Reflections and Commitment