May 16, 2021

How can you face the coming storms in such a way that you have an inexpressible joy? We know that more trails will come, so we live with great expectation knowing that when we’re together with others, we will have wonderful joy! Listen as Pastor Kevin begins are new series, “Together.”

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Wonderful Joy

May 16, 2021

How can you face the coming storms in such a way that you have an inexpressible joy? We know that more trails will come, so we live with […]

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Beauty of Holiness

May 23, 2021

The call to live like Jesus and to be holy begins with being set a part from the things of this world. Be inspired as Pastor Peter teaches […]

2021-05-30T12:40:46-04:00

Built Together

May 30, 2021

It is crucial as believers to be connected with others—built in unity and strength together. Be encouraged as Pastor Josh teaches us to see our worth in Jesus, […]

2021-06-07T13:09:33-04:00

Respecting Together

June 6, 2021

In a culture that has lost what respect means, we must recapture it. What we see most is bucking authority, sticking it to “the man.” What does it […]

2021-06-13T12:34:44-04:00

In Peace Together

June 13, 2021

Peace doesn’t just happen; you have to work toward it, search for it, fight for it. We must be even more aggressive through trials and difficulty, working toward […]

2021-06-21T09:58:20-04:00

Be Ready Together

June 20, 2021

In the season we are about to enter, it requires us to be together. In 1 Peter, it states that the end of all things is near. This […]

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Caring Together

June 27, 2021

Who has the Lord entrusted to your care? What if every one of us took responsibility to care for specific people God entrusted to our care? What if […]

2021-07-08T09:48:27-04:00

Standing Against the Enemy Together

July 4, 2021

It’s imperative that we understand that there is a real enemy out there looking to steal, divide, and destroy you. Satan understands that a house divided cannot stand, […]

Life Group Discussion Video

Week 1: Wonderful Joy

The Church is God’s idea—together is God’s idea. You can face the worst and thrive when you face it “together” with God’s family! You are not meant to face the worst moments of life alone! Experience the power of together, and experience wonderful joy together.

1 This letter is from Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ.

I am writing to God’s chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. 2 God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ.

May God give you more and more grace and peace.

3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation, 4 and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. 5 And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see.

6 So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. 7 These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.

8 You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. 9 The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls.

10 This salvation was something even the prophets wanted to know more about when they prophesied about this gracious salvation prepared for you. 11 They wondered what time or situation the Spirit of Christ within them was talking about when he told them in advance about Christ’s suffering and his great glory afterward.

12 They were told that their messages were not for themselves, but for you. And now this Good News has been announced to you by those who preached in the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen.

  1. Why do you think God made us for family, for “together?” 
  2. In what ways has God used people to make your life better?
  3. When faith is tested, what should we do? 
  4. What role do others play in building your faith? 
  5. What is a trial you are currently facing and how can the group pray for you?
  6. Is there someone specific you know that needs hope? 
  7. How can you bring hope to others who may be facing trials?