Colonial Point Christian Church

Join us as we continue our study of how to live a generous life, modeled after our Lord Jesus. This week, we talk about being generous with our talents.

Peter thought he knew better when he rebuked Jesus for announcing that he was going to suffer and be killed. Peter was not correct and needed a correction, which Jesus gave him. This exchange should have us all asking if we’re doing life in alignment with the will of God.

Today we conclude our series on Exiles. We re-examine the overarching theme of what it means to be in exile. It means distant from your home. In this closing chapter once of the things Peter instructs is for the people of the church of Christ feeling like outcasts, to remain close to each other. So you ask, how do we as a church today practice closeness? Join us to find out!

In this section of scripture, Peter continues to talk about the sufferings we will face because of our belief in Christ. Join us today as we look at how we suffer with a purpose and the attitude with which we approach it.

There are times when we look around at our lives or the world and think that things are really bad. Ever been there? The church that Peter addresses his letter to is in such a place. They are being put down for continuing to follow Jesus after his death. Peter reminds them of how God did the unimaginable and rescued Noah and his family from all the persecution they received for following God and building a huge boat nowhere near water. Our God can do the unimaginable in your life too. Sounds pretty amazing! Join us and listen to Peter’s teaching on how we should respond when persecuted for Christ’s sake.

In our last service, 1 Peter talked about being submissive to authority. Peter continues how we should be submissive in marriage. Peter focuses on our roles as husbands and wives which God has established. We are called to do right by our spouse, and trust in God for His plan for our marriages.

Have you ever questioned authority? Of course you have! We all question the advice of our parents; we question our bosses; our political leaders, police officers and judges…because we believe we know better. Peter urges us to submit to every authority instituted by men for “the Lord’s sake” which will bring glory and honor to Him.

As we continue our study of 1 Peter, we see that after having explained all the God has done for us, and then urging us to grow , Peter writes next about what we should grow into. And it starts with setting the right foundation on which everything else we say, think and do will be based on.

Last week Peter reminded us all about what God has done for us so we can be in relationship with Him. Peter now writes about how we respond to the trials and difficulty that comes our way. It’s clear that the next move is ours; we can choose to change our path and follow the teaching of Christ or not. How will you respond in light of all your Creator has done for you?

In this new series, we’ll be reading through 1Peter and studying his message to the Greek Jews and Gentiles on holy living when facing persecution. We start by looking at Peter’s introductory remarks to new believers that inspire faith, perseverance, hope and the joy of the inheritance to come.

In today’s culture it sometimes appears that the church is on the defensive. But Jesus pointed out that He could not be overcome and that is why the church of Christ is always moving forward. The church is built on Christ’s testimony, that the Son of God is making a way for us to be with God eternally, through His atonement for our sin. On that foundation believers move forward. However, our personal agendas can get ahead of the church, just like in today’s story. So Jesus take the opportunity to teach that if any of us want to be great then we have to be last and serve. Then we can better understand the greatness of Jesus.

We were created by God to live in unity and harmony with Him and the other people He created. The example Jesus gave was to serve, encourage and exalt one another. To live this way, we need to spend time with each other, building our relationships the way Jesus invested in His disciples. CPCC encourages you to be involved in a church related group outside of Sunday mornings so relationships can be forged and refined. We were made to live in community.

Today’s story reveals how even Peter, who had so much heart and courage and faith, allowed worldly pressure to create fear in him, which then caused him to change his behavior toward the early church. We all allow fear to creep in to our lives, and like Peter, we stumble. But because we’ve experienced the love of God on a personal level, we continue to move forward in faith and we don’t look back. We pray that you would be convinced to your core that God traded places with you on the cross because he loves you that much.

As we finish our series on the book of Revelation, we conclude by getting a glimpse of heaven and the reward in store for us who are faithful. But Jesus warns us one last time that not everyone will receive this reward unless there is a change of heart. It’s not too late. Anyone can receive the salvation that Jesus offers. Please don’t let another day pass. Talk to God right now and ask for His forgiveness for doing it your way and not His. Believe that Jesus died for you and conquered the death so that you would have eternal life. Tell Jesus you want to follow Him and ask for His Spirit to fill your life. The day of salvation is here for you!

God has desired to be with his people since the beginning. But sin separated us from Him. The great news is God is love, and He will make all things new, never to be broken again. That’s a gift offered to all of us. In light of that, does that change where you place your priorities and your excitement? Is it time to upgrade from the things you’ve been chasing after all your life to the only thing that can satisfy your soul? Listen in as we read the revelation made to John about what the Creator has in store for you!

Our Jesus defeats the combined forces of evil. That’s the story of Revelation. What we need to remember is that evil is also in us and we have a tendency to act like the “beast” the Jesus defeated. At Colonial Point, no one is perfect. But we strive to follow and become like Jesus every day so that we can share in His victory. We invite you to join us as we live life together.

From the beginning of time we have been lured away from God and many have been seduced by Satan. But, God has also warned us and loved us since the beginning of time. We must be strong to resist the temptations of the world because God is going to destroy everything evil. Are there things that you value more than your relationship with God? Each one of us must examine ourselves and choose what’s of greater value.

Did you ever think about how many times a day you take credit for something that really belongs to God? If you believe that all good things come from God, then our lives should be a reflection of God’s glory. Today we continue in Revelation and read about the judgments poured out on those who refused to give God glory. Every day is an opportunity to turn away from the things of the world and turn to the God of Creation.

As we go through life, we find ourselves up against small and large obstacles that often feel too big to surmount. And we wonder how we fight these huge problems. As we go through these next two chapters, Heaven reminds us to be patient and endure the trials and hardships. We do that through a constant relationship with Jesus. He said” Remain in me as I also remain in you” John 15. This way we are firmly rooted and established in Christ when the opposition arises.

In this next series of chapters we see God’s wrath and punishment poured out on evil. What we can take away from this is that God’s good will triumph and that we need to continue to pray, and join with God’s will. We also need to repent from any sin or rebelliousness that has gotten a foothold in our life. And we need to proclaim the God’s Word by consuming it daily. It's through these things that we can help others come to know the salvation of Christ.