Rise Community Church

Is fear driving your decisions? Pastor Pete shows us through the story of Israel in 1 Samuel that we should not allow fear to drive our decisions, because fear forces us to make very bad decisions.

Just like the Israelites in 1 Samuel we need to cast down our idols and return to God. Pastor Pete teaches us the first steps in returning to God.

The ark of the covenant represented the presence of the Lord with his people and the rule of the Lord over’s people. In this message Pastor Pete shows us how, like the Israelites we too can cheapen the presence of God.

There is a connection between hearing the voice of God, understanding the will of God and our faithfulness. We should be attentive to hear God, ready to obey God and humble to serve God, just like Samuel.

What does God desire? We continue our study in 1 Samuel by looking at the contrast between Hannah and Eli's sons.

Hannah gives us a beautiful example of truly trusting in God. We can learn much from this woman of God.

Pastor Peter Pera begins our study in 1 Samuel with a beautiful overview. Teaching us the power of faithfulness.

Watch our Read Scripture video on the book of 1 Samuel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In 1 Samuel, God reluctantly raises up kings to rule the Israelites. The first is a failure, and the second, David, is a faithful replacement.

Pastor Mike Boyd challenged and encourages us to continually read and meditate on Gods word.

We must accept the teaching of Scripture and not try to make them say something that they do not say to support some crazy doctrine.

Christians are called to be different. A difference that attracts people because we are people of hope.

Are you easily manipulated? Peter shares his last words with the church before his death. He challenges us to truly know what we believe so we are not manipulated by the world and false teachers.

False teachers become slaves of depravity. How do we stand on guard against false teachers?

Peter lays out three sins we see in false teachers.

Brenden shows us the 4 red flags the Apostle Peter gives us to spot a false teacher even if the false teacher is ourself.

Peter continues by contrasting the durability and superiority of the Word of God against three things.

Spiritual growth brings results! It's through the power of God and knowing Him and knowing His promises that this growth takes place.

Pastor Pete begins our study in 2 Peter with a question...do we come to the word of God with anticipation? Listen to the full message now!