Alien Arms – 1 Peter 4:1-11

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Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches the next message in our series, “Alien Hope” as we work through the book of 1 Peter. There is an old adage that says, “You don’t take a knife to a gunfight”. Yet God’s people often do just that. We neglect our prayer life, our time of fellowship with the church, and our study of the …

Alien Interactions – 1 Peter 2:11-3:7

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches from 1 Peter 2:11-3:7 as we continue our series, “Alien Hope.” Living in the world creates a strange tension for the alien. We know this is not our home, but we are here for the duration of our earthly lives. How do we live out our alien identity and characteristics to show God’s love in every …

The Alien Life – 1 Peter 1:1-2

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg kicks-off our new series in 1 Peter entitled, “Alien Hope.” As followers of Jesus we know that we don’t (or at least shouldn’t) fit the mold of the world. As outsiders, this can lead us to feel rejected, awkward, even persecuted. How then are we expected to live a full and purposeful life? 1 Peter offers us …