Villas Grace Church

The Security of a Believer - 1 Peter 3-13-17 - Matthew Niemier by Villas Grace Church

These days we find some professional sports teams, have enough money to construct virtual all-star teams. They acquire the best players money can buy. However, this doesn’t always guaranty a championship. In fact, some of these juggernaut teams, fall flat on their faces and do not even make the playoffs. How could this be? Almost always, it’s the failure of the team, to submit to leadership or each other, or both. It’s “every man for themselves”. Join us this Sunday, as we study 1 Peter 3:1-7. Here Peter speaks about the most important team on earth, a husband and wife. We find that in a truly healthy and Biblical marriage, there is submission. Submission to God’s design of leadership and each other. Here we truly find “The Power of Submission”.

Submitting to Authority - 1 Peter 2;13-20 - Matthew Niemier by Villas Grace Church

In our culture today, pride can come in different forms and can have different meanings. Some may use it to tell their child they are proud of them for an accomplishment. While others may use it to describe their work ethic, as in, “I take great pride in my work”. When the Bible speaks on the subject of pride, it is never seen in a good light. This form of pride causes mankind to place their thoughts and ideas above God’s. It actually causes some to become their own god, or worship creation. When this happens, it can come with some grave consequences. Join us this Sunday, as we study Romans 1:18-32. In these vereses, the Apostle Paul describes the terrible consequences of “Pride’s Deceit”.

Who remembers the "Got Milk" campaign from the 90's & early 2000's? From celebrity milk mustaches to partnering with other brands, the purpose of the campaign was to sell more dairy. However, critics would argue that adults do not necessarily need milk, as 65% of the world's population is lactose intolerant. Also, studies have found that after a baby is born, they can only digest milk their first six years. Join us for our sermon "Pure Milk" from 1 Peter 2:1-3, where we'll be exhorted to consume God's Word, like babies do Mother's Milk. We might not need more dairy, but we most definitely need as much "Pure Milk" as possible.

Some people try and do good things, to earn God’s love. Those with faith in Jesus, do good things because of Who He is and all He has done for them. We know we cannot do anything to change our position with God, because we cannot EARN salvation in the first place.However, Peter reminds us that we better remember Who God is and that He deserves the utmost reverence and respect. Join us this Sunday, as we continue our series in 1 Peter 1:17-21. Last week we learned that we should, be Holy as He is Holy. This week will find our motivation to do so. We will find that we are in fact, “Motivated by Reverence”.