Kootenai Church Morning Worship: 1 Peter Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/kootenai-church-1-peter 1 Peter was written to teach us how to remain faithful and content in the midst of the heavy trials of our mortal life on earth, this "time of your sojourn." We are taught the purpose and character of trials, seeing in them the sanctifying work of the Spirit revealing the genuineness of our God-given and, therefore, invincible, enduring faith. This series of messages was part of an exposition of the book of 1 Peter by Dave Rich, a pastor at Kootenai Community Church. © Kootenai Community Church. All Rights Reserved. e710fe0e-3ca9-5ab6-9ba0-e2bff0b26b20 yes Support this podcast Dave Rich en-us Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:56:51 -0700 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:57:12 -0700 https://kootenaichurch.org/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/0WDAUvjbLPABmjdrTpjRVzydgw0HV3NCSsfByW3u_pQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1MDc1LzE2NjQ5/ODI1MjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Kootenai Church Morning Worship: 1 Peter https://kootenaichurch.org/ episodic Dave Rich 1 Peter was written to teach us how to remain faithful and content in the midst of the heavy trials of our mortal life on earth, this "time of your sojourn." We are taught the purpose and character of trials, seeing in them the sanctifying work of the Spirit revealing the genuineness of our God-given and, therefore, invincible, enduring faith. This series of messages was part of an exposition of the book of 1 Peter by Dave Rich, a pastor at Kootenai Community Church. 1 Peter was written to teach us how to remain faithful and content in the midst of the heavy trials of our mortal life on earth, this "time of your sojourn." We are taught the purpose and character of trials, seeing in them the sanctifying work of the Spirit revealing the genuineness of our God-given and, therefore, invincible, enduring faith. Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church Kootenai Community Church podcasts@kootenai.church No No For the Lord: The Foundation and Limit of Christian Submission (1 Peter 2:13-17) 2 2 7 7 For the Lord: The Foundation and Limit of Christian Submission (1 Peter 2:13-17) full cae6e006-09ce-4ebd-94d1-30420a157c33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ad09961 Peter's command to submit to civil authority sounds straightforward—until you consider who he was writing to. His first readers lived under Emperor Nero, one of the most brutal, murderous, and self-proclaimed divine rulers in history. And Peter told them to submit. That tension is exactly where this sermon begins.

In this message from 1 Peter 2:13–17, Dave Rich works carefully through what Peter actually commands—and what he doesn't. The Greek word behind "institution" carries more weight than most translations reveal, pointing to the humanity and created nature of civil rulers rather than any divine right to absolute obedience. That one word reframes everything: we submit not for rulers' sake, but for the Lord's sake.

Dave also shares how his own position on the limits of submission has shifted after deeper study. Scripture calls Christians to more than compliance with everything short of outright sin. When any human authority comes between a believer and full, uncompromised obedience to God, the Christian is free—and called—to respectfully refuse.

The sermon closes with four commands from verse 17: honor all people, love the brethren, fear God, honor the king. That order is not accidental. Fear of God is both the foundation and the limit of every duty owed to any human ruler.

This episode is essential listening for Christians thinking carefully about their relationship to government, authority, and conscience.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Peter's command to submit to civil authority sounds straightforward—until you consider who he was writing to. His first readers lived under Emperor Nero, one of the most brutal, murderous, and self-proclaimed divine rulers in history. And Peter told them to submit. That tension is exactly where this sermon begins.

In this message from 1 Peter 2:13–17, Dave Rich works carefully through what Peter actually commands—and what he doesn't. The Greek word behind "institution" carries more weight than most translations reveal, pointing to the humanity and created nature of civil rulers rather than any divine right to absolute obedience. That one word reframes everything: we submit not for rulers' sake, but for the Lord's sake.

Dave also shares how his own position on the limits of submission has shifted after deeper study. Scripture calls Christians to more than compliance with everything short of outright sin. When any human authority comes between a believer and full, uncompromised obedience to God, the Christian is free—and called—to respectfully refuse.

The sermon closes with four commands from verse 17: honor all people, love the brethren, fear God, honor the king. That order is not accidental. Fear of God is both the foundation and the limit of every duty owed to any human ruler.

This episode is essential listening for Christians thinking carefully about their relationship to government, authority, and conscience.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2584 Peter's command to submit to civil authority sounds straightforward—until you consider who he was writing to. His first readers lived under Emperor Nero, one of the most brutal, murderous, and self-proclaimed divine rulers in history. And Peter told them to submit. That tension is exactly where this sermon begins.

In this message from 1 Peter 2:13–17, Dave Rich works carefully through what Peter actually commands—and what he doesn't. The Greek word behind "institution" carries more weight than most translations reveal, pointing to the humanity and created nature of civil rulers rather than any divine right to absolute obedience. That one word reframes everything: we submit not for rulers' sake, but for the Lord's sake.

Dave also shares how his own position on the limits of submission has shifted after deeper study. Scripture calls Christians to more than compliance with everything short of outright sin. When any human authority comes between a believer and full, uncompromised obedience to God, the Christian is free—and called—to respectfully refuse.

The sermon closes with four commands from verse 17: honor all people, love the brethren, fear God, honor the king. That order is not accidental. Fear of God is both the foundation and the limit of every duty owed to any human ruler.

This episode is essential listening for Christians thinking carefully about their relationship to government, authority, and conscience.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Christian submission to government, 1 Peter 2 sermon, civil authority and the Bible, fear God honor the king, limits of Christian obedience, biblical conscience, Nero and early Christians, Romans 13 submission, obeying God rather than men, Kootenai Community Church sermon, expository preaching 1 Peter, Christian civic duty, human institutions Scripture, when to disobey government, Christian ethics and authority No Dave Rich Converting the Critics (1 Peter 2:11-12) 2 2 6 6 Converting the Critics (1 Peter 2:11-12) full aec6d2b5-9d4c-43ad-a01a-9e2fd5dd6317 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9023c739 Dave Rich explores how believers can engage critics through godly living that demonstrates their identity in Christ. The passage reveals that Christians, though beloved by God and united in Christ, live as sojourners and exiles in a world that opposes them. By abstaining from fleshly lusts and maintaining excellent conduct among unbelievers, Christians adorn the gospel message. This approach to converting the critics involves internal warfare against sin while displaying observable righteousness that may lead to the salvation of those who initially slander believers as evildoers. 
The process of converting the critics requires consistent Christian character that flows from union with Christ, ultimately glorifying God when former opponents respond positively to the gospel. Through this faithful witness, believers participate in converting the critics by demonstrating the transformative power of the gospel through their conduct.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Dave Rich explores how believers can engage critics through godly living that demonstrates their identity in Christ. The passage reveals that Christians, though beloved by God and united in Christ, live as sojourners and exiles in a world that opposes them. By abstaining from fleshly lusts and maintaining excellent conduct among unbelievers, Christians adorn the gospel message. This approach to converting the critics involves internal warfare against sin while displaying observable righteousness that may lead to the salvation of those who initially slander believers as evildoers. 
The process of converting the critics requires consistent Christian character that flows from union with Christ, ultimately glorifying God when former opponents respond positively to the gospel. Through this faithful witness, believers participate in converting the critics by demonstrating the transformative power of the gospel through their conduct.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2703 Dave Rich explores how believers can engage critics through godly living that demonstrates their identity in Christ. The passage reveals that Christians, though beloved by God and united in Christ, live as sojourners and exiles in a world that opposes them. By abstaining from fleshly lusts and maintaining excellent conduct among unbelievers, Christians adorn the gospel message. This approach to converting the critics involves internal warfare against sin while displaying observable righteousness that may lead to the salvation of those who initially slander believers as evildoers. 
The process of converting the critics requires consistent Christian character that flows from union with Christ, ultimately glorifying God when former opponents respond positively to the gospel. Through this faithful witness, believers participate in converting the critics by demonstrating the transformative power of the gospel through their conduct.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> converting the critics, Christian conduct, 1 Peter 2, gospel witness, holy living, fleshly lusts, excellent conduct, Christian identity, sojourners and exiles, biblical evangelism, godly behavior, spiritual warfare, Christian testimony, adorning the gospel, Dave Rich No Dave Rich The Purpose of a Peculiar People (1 Peter 2:9-10) 2 2 5 5 The Purpose of a Peculiar People (1 Peter 2:9-10) full e8794223-fd9f-4a74-abc2-054b01d22b18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4a0c5d5 In this sermon on 1 Peter 2:9, Dave Rich emphasizes the Christian's identity and calling to proclaim His excellencies. He explains that believers are a chosen family, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession. This new identity empowers and obligates believers to proclaim His excellence in word and deed. Rich reminds us that who we are in Christ determines what we do for Christ.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> In this sermon on 1 Peter 2:9, Dave Rich emphasizes the Christian's identity and calling to proclaim His excellencies. He explains that believers are a chosen family, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession. This new identity empowers and obligates believers to proclaim His excellence in word and deed. Rich reminds us that who we are in Christ determines what we do for Christ.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2330 In this sermon on 1 Peter 2:9, Dave Rich emphasizes the Christian's identity and calling to proclaim His excellencies. He explains that believers are a chosen family, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession. This new identity empowers and obligates believers to proclaim His excellence in word and deed. Rich reminds us that who we are in Christ determines what we do for Christ.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> proclaim His excellencies,1 Peter 2:9 sermon,Dave Rich sermon,peculiar people,chosen people,royal priesthood,holy nation,Christian identity,Gospel purpose,set apart for God,God’s possession,God’s excellencies,Christian conduct,calling out of darkness,believer’s purpose No Dave Rich The Sovereign Stone (1 Peter 2:7-8) 2 2 4 4 The Sovereign Stone (1 Peter 2:7-8) full 59ff5837-6649-4278-9abf-8f772c78e942 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b10e39f God is fully sovereign, ordaining all that comes to pass—including every human action and thought, even sinful ones. In this passage, Peter reassures his readers by showing that their persecutors' actions are not beyond God's sovereign will. This all-encompassing sovereignty offers profound comfort to the suffering believer's soul.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> God is fully sovereign, ordaining all that comes to pass—including every human action and thought, even sinful ones. In this passage, Peter reassures his readers by showing that their persecutors' actions are not beyond God's sovereign will. This all-encompassing sovereignty offers profound comfort to the suffering believer's soul.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2389 God is fully sovereign, ordaining all that comes to pass—including every human action and thought, even sinful ones. In this passage, Peter reassures his readers by showing that their persecutors' actions are not beyond God's sovereign will. This all-encompassing sovereignty offers profound comfort to the suffering believer's soul.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> sovereign stone, cornerstone, 1 Peter 2:7-8, Christ's authority, unbelief, rejection, God's sovereignty, persecution, comfort, Dave Rich, biblical doctrine, stumbling block, appointed destiny, repentance, gospel truth No Dave Rich Stones and Sacrifices: Peter's Mixed Metaphor for the Church (1 Peter 2:5) 2 2 3 3 Stones and Sacrifices: Peter's Mixed Metaphor for the Church (1 Peter 2:5) full 425d127b-d4ff-43c8-a606-a4e9e6d2ef3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/32396d25 Dave Rich examines Peter's metaphor of the church as living stones in 1 Peter 2:5. This imagery portrays believers as components of a spiritual house, functioning as a holy priesthood. Rich explains how the church, as living stones, offers acceptable sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ. He outlines seven types of spiritual sacrifices: self-dedication, love, giving, praise, service, gospel proclamation, and prayer. The metaphor represents God's presence on earth and the church's role in fulfilling His purpose. By depicting the church as living stones, Peter emphasizes the active participation of believers in God's plan through sanctification and service.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Dave Rich examines Peter's metaphor of the church as living stones in 1 Peter 2:5. This imagery portrays believers as components of a spiritual house, functioning as a holy priesthood. Rich explains how the church, as living stones, offers acceptable sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ. He outlines seven types of spiritual sacrifices: self-dedication, love, giving, praise, service, gospel proclamation, and prayer. The metaphor represents God's presence on earth and the church's role in fulfilling His purpose. By depicting the church as living stones, Peter emphasizes the active participation of believers in God's plan through sanctification and service.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2616 Dave Rich examines Peter's metaphor of the church as living stones in 1 Peter 2:5. This imagery portrays believers as components of a spiritual house, functioning as a holy priesthood. Rich explains how the church, as living stones, offers acceptable sacrifices to God through Jesus Christ. He outlines seven types of spiritual sacrifices: self-dedication, love, giving, praise, service, gospel proclamation, and prayer. The metaphor represents God's presence on earth and the church's role in fulfilling His purpose. By depicting the church as living stones, Peter emphasizes the active participation of believers in God's plan through sanctification and service.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> church as living stones, 1 Peter 2:5, spiritual house, holy priesthood, spiritual sacrifices, acceptable worship, Christ-centered worship, biblical ecclesiology, New Testament church, priesthood of believers, Christian service, sanctification, God's presence, church metaphor, divine purpose No Dave Rich Jesus Christ, the Living Stone (1 Peter 2:4-10) 2 2 2 2 Jesus Christ, the Living Stone (1 Peter 2:4-10) full cc747246-47db-4743-9ac6-062b39ef3f31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff3c89a9 Dave Rich explores the significance of Jesus Christ as the living stone in 1 Peter 2:4-10. Highlighting how one’s valuation of Christ impacts their eternal destiny, Rich emphasizes that esteeming Jesus as precious and chosen by God leads to salvation and spiritual blessings. Conversely, rejecting the living stone results in spiritual peril. This sermon urges believers to align their lives with the cornerstone of their faith.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Dave Rich explores the significance of Jesus Christ as the living stone in 1 Peter 2:4-10. Highlighting how one’s valuation of Christ impacts their eternal destiny, Rich emphasizes that esteeming Jesus as precious and chosen by God leads to salvation and spiritual blessings. Conversely, rejecting the living stone results in spiritual peril. This sermon urges believers to align their lives with the cornerstone of their faith.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2239 Dave Rich explores the significance of Jesus Christ as the living stone in 1 Peter 2:4-10. Highlighting how one’s valuation of Christ impacts their eternal destiny, Rich emphasizes that esteeming Jesus as precious and chosen by God leads to salvation and spiritual blessings. Conversely, rejecting the living stone results in spiritual peril. This sermon urges believers to align their lives with the cornerstone of their faith.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich Longing for the Word (1 Peter 2:1-3) 2 2 1 1 Longing for the Word (1 Peter 2:1-3) full 724c0776-73f7-43a6-8f8d-71744d6aa58c https://share.transistor.fm/s/81b652bc God's will for every believer is their sanctification. That is the purpose of this life, with all of its trials and temptations. God has given us His word as a means of sanctification, but to gain from it, we must first put away our sins. Putting away sin and desiring God's word is impossible apart from the regenerating, converting work of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through the gospel, we are made new creatures, fully capable of warring against our sins, loving God's word, and moving upward to conform to the likeness of our Lord. An exposition of 1 Peter 2:1-3

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> God's will for every believer is their sanctification. That is the purpose of this life, with all of its trials and temptations. God has given us His word as a means of sanctification, but to gain from it, we must first put away our sins. Putting away sin and desiring God's word is impossible apart from the regenerating, converting work of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through the gospel, we are made new creatures, fully capable of warring against our sins, loving God's word, and moving upward to conform to the likeness of our Lord. An exposition of 1 Peter 2:1-3

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2434 God's will for every believer is their sanctification. That is the purpose of this life, with all of its trials and temptations. God has given us His word as a means of sanctification, but to gain from it, we must first put away our sins. Putting away sin and desiring God's word is impossible apart from the regenerating, converting work of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through the gospel, we are made new creatures, fully capable of warring against our sins, loving God's word, and moving upward to conform to the likeness of our Lord. An exposition of 1 Peter 2:1-3

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich Love is a Good Investment (1 Peter 1:23-25) 1 1 19 19 Love is a Good Investment (1 Peter 1:23-25) full 8dad8f38-437f-40ea-926d-d8a938f8386f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6679cdf9 Peter commands believers to love one another fervently and from the heart. This kind of love is not without sacrifice, but this investment of love is guaranteed to result in eternal benefit. Because our new life has its source in God's word, and because God's word endures forever, we can have confidence that the relationships we build with other believers are also eternal. We will forever share in the benefits of the sacrificial love we share on this side of eternity. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:23-25.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Peter commands believers to love one another fervently and from the heart. This kind of love is not without sacrifice, but this investment of love is guaranteed to result in eternal benefit. Because our new life has its source in God's word, and because God's word endures forever, we can have confidence that the relationships we build with other believers are also eternal. We will forever share in the benefits of the sacrificial love we share on this side of eternity. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:23-25.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0800 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2451 Peter commands believers to love one another fervently and from the heart. This kind of love is not without sacrifice, but this investment of love is guaranteed to result in eternal benefit. Because our new life has its source in God's word, and because God's word endures forever, we can have confidence that the relationships we build with other believers are also eternal. We will forever share in the benefits of the sacrificial love we share on this side of eternity. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:23-25.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich Peter's Command to a Comprehensive Love (1 Peter 1:22) 1 1 18 18 Peter's Command to a Comprehensive Love (1 Peter 1:22) full 9ff7c5b7-8b33-44ea-aa37-2af3ab4b8cdd https://share.transistor.fm/s/96c721aa Every Christian loves other believers. By living in obedience to the truth of God's Word, we grow in sanctification, increasing in our love for one another to the point where our love can be described as sincere. We are commanded to push that love to its limits, both in its depth and breadth outward toward other believers, and also inwardly through all of the faculties of the inner person. We are to love one another comprehensively, and that love is not to be done against our affections, reason, or will. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:22-25.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Every Christian loves other believers. By living in obedience to the truth of God's Word, we grow in sanctification, increasing in our love for one another to the point where our love can be described as sincere. We are commanded to push that love to its limits, both in its depth and breadth outward toward other believers, and also inwardly through all of the faculties of the inner person. We are to love one another comprehensively, and that love is not to be done against our affections, reason, or will. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:22-25.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2803 Every Christian loves other believers. By living in obedience to the truth of God's Word, we grow in sanctification, increasing in our love for one another to the point where our love can be described as sincere. We are commanded to push that love to its limits, both in its depth and breadth outward toward other believers, and also inwardly through all of the faculties of the inner person. We are to love one another comprehensively, and that love is not to be done against our affections, reason, or will. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:22-25.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich Secure in the Plan of Redemption (1 Peter 1:20-21) 1 1 17 17 Secure in the Plan of Redemption (1 Peter 1:20-21) full 182f2050-99bf-4208-8717-982ba3930d87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38825075 This passage provides further comfort to suffering saints by providing assurance that the pactum salutis, God's eternal plan of redemption, and all that arises from that plan, including the sanctifying trials of life, are for the sake of those of us who are believers in Christ. For this reason, we may trust completely in Christ not only for our ultimate salvation but in and through all of the otherwise mystifying events of our short lives on this planet. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:20-21.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This passage provides further comfort to suffering saints by providing assurance that the pactum salutis, God's eternal plan of redemption, and all that arises from that plan, including the sanctifying trials of life, are for the sake of those of us who are believers in Christ. For this reason, we may trust completely in Christ not only for our ultimate salvation but in and through all of the otherwise mystifying events of our short lives on this planet. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:20-21.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0800 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2284 This passage provides further comfort to suffering saints by providing assurance that the pactum salutis, God's eternal plan of redemption, and all that arises from that plan, including the sanctifying trials of life, are for the sake of those of us who are believers in Christ. For this reason, we may trust completely in Christ not only for our ultimate salvation but in and through all of the otherwise mystifying events of our short lives on this planet. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:20-21.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich A King’s Ransom (1 Peter 1:18-19) 1 1 16 16 A King’s Ransom (1 Peter 1:18-19) full dd514e8e-1ca8-44d8-a01d-2827a1b20478 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2bf45076 Christians have been purchased from slavery to sin at an incredibly high price, the death of the eternal Second Person of the Divine Trinity, our Lord Jesus Christ. Contemplation of this reality is great motivation for lives of obedience. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:18-19.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Christians have been purchased from slavery to sin at an incredibly high price, the death of the eternal Second Person of the Divine Trinity, our Lord Jesus Christ. Contemplation of this reality is great motivation for lives of obedience. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:18-19.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 13:31:38 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2512 Christians have been purchased from slavery to sin at an incredibly high price, the death of the eternal Second Person of the Divine Trinity, our Lord Jesus Christ. Contemplation of this reality is great motivation for lives of obedience. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:18-19. Christians have been purchased from slavery to sin at an incredibly high price, the death of the eternal Second Person of the Divine Trinity, our Lord Jesus Christ. Contemplation of this reality is great motivation for lives of obedience. An exposition of Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich Coram Deo (1 Peter 1:17) 1 1 15 15 Coram Deo (1 Peter 1:17) full 6a43bd33-93aa-4eed-8ed3-99ab8a36daf6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff9b77c6 Christians address God rightly as their Father, but that doesn’t mean that the impartial judge of all mankind will not judge the works of His children.  We are to live in fear of shame or loss at the judgment seat of Christ.  We are to fear the loving discipline of God.  We are to fear grieving the God of our salvation. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:17.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Christians address God rightly as their Father, but that doesn’t mean that the impartial judge of all mankind will not judge the works of His children.  We are to live in fear of shame or loss at the judgment seat of Christ.  We are to fear the loving discipline of God.  We are to fear grieving the God of our salvation. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:17.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 03 Oct 2021 15:05:06 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2225 Christians address God rightly as their Father, but that doesn't mean that the impartial judge of all mankind will not judge the works of His children.  We are to live in fear of shame or loss at the judgment seat of Christ.  We are to fear the loving discipline of God.  We are to fear grieving the God of our salvation. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:17. Christians address God rightly as their Father, but that doesn't mean that the impartial judge of all mankind will not judge the works of His children.  We are to live in fear of shame or loss at the judgment seat of Christ.  We are to fear the loving dis Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich Children of Obedience (1 Peter 1:14-16) 1 1 14 14 Children of Obedience (1 Peter 1:14-16) full 3e69c9ab-a108-4de3-946d-2adbdd05a29c https://share.transistor.fm/s/31592d29 Everyone obeys someone.  We either obey the god of this age or the sovereign God of the universe.  Christians are characterized as “children of obedience” and the child of God must and will reflect the character of the Holy One who called him, living in obedience to the will of God as revealed in His word. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:14-16.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Everyone obeys someone.  We either obey the god of this age or the sovereign God of the universe.  Christians are characterized as “children of obedience” and the child of God must and will reflect the character of the Holy One who called him, living in obedience to the will of God as revealed in His word. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:14-16.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 14:00:18 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2712 Everyone obeys someone.  We either obey the god of this age or the sovereign God of the universe.  Christians are characterized as "children of obedience" and the child of God must and will reflect the character of the Holy One who called him, living in obedience to the will of God as revealed in His word. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:14-16. Everyone obeys someone.  We either obey the god of this age or the sovereign God of the universe.  Christians are characterized as "children of obedience" and the child of God must and will reflect the character of the Holy One who called him, living in o Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich Wait on the Lord (1 Peter 1:13) 1 1 13 13 Wait on the Lord (1 Peter 1:13) full 880408a4-9ef2-44af-ac26-2e815d961612 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48ffcdec In order for this life to accomplish its intended purpose of sanctification for the good of the believer and the glory of God, we must obey the command to set our hope completely on the grace that is promised to be ours at the revelation of Jesus Christ. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:13.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> In order for this life to accomplish its intended purpose of sanctification for the good of the believer and the glory of God, we must obey the command to set our hope completely on the grace that is promised to be ours at the revelation of Jesus Christ. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:13.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2021 11:47:33 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2328 In order for this life to accomplish its intended purpose of sanctification for the good of the believer and the glory of God, we must obey the command to set our hope completely on the grace that is promised to be ours at the revelation of Jesus Christ. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:13. In order for this life to accomplish its intended purpose of sanctification for the good of the believer and the glory of God, we must obey the command to set our hope completely on the grace that is promised to be ours at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich Four Perspectives on our Great Salvation (1 Peter 1:10-12) 1 1 12 12 Four Perspectives on our Great Salvation (1 Peter 1:10-12) full 29214f6a-e8da-40c5-8a78-e50a5ecb2ffb https://share.transistor.fm/s/3896fac0 The prophets, apostles, angels, and even the Holy Spirit Himself have as the focus of their interest and attention the gospel of our salvation.  Peter challenges us as “elect exiles” being sanctified through trials to have that same edifying, empowering, calming, happy-making focus on our salvation.  If the gospel is the focus of God, angels, and the best of men, wisdom dictates God’s people have that same focus. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:10-12.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> The prophets, apostles, angels, and even the Holy Spirit Himself have as the focus of their interest and attention the gospel of our salvation.  Peter challenges us as “elect exiles” being sanctified through trials to have that same edifying, empowering, calming, happy-making focus on our salvation.  If the gospel is the focus of God, angels, and the best of men, wisdom dictates God’s people have that same focus. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:10-12.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2020 15:26:07 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2566 The prophets, apostles, angels, and even the Holy Spirit Himself have as the focus of their interest and attention the gospel of our salvation.  Peter challenges us as "elect exiles" being sanctified through trials to have that same edifying, empowering, calming, happy-making focus on our salvation.  If the gospel is the focus of God, angels, and the best of men, wisdom dictates God's people have that same focus. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:10-12. The prophets, apostles, angels, and even the Holy Spirit Himself have as the focus of their interest and attention the gospel of our salvation.  Peter challenges us as "elect exiles" being sanctified through trials to have that same edifying, empowering, Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich What is Salvation? (1 Peter 1:9) 1 1 11 11 What is Salvation? (1 Peter 1:9) full https://kootenaichurch.org/?p=15086 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33414804 Peter says his readers are “obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls”.  But how can Christians living through trial be said to be obtaining salvation?  Isn’t salvation something that happened in the past, when they were converted?  In this sermon, we examine the ordo salutis to understand exactly which element(s) of our salvation we are presently “obtaining.”

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Peter says his readers are “obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls”.  But how can Christians living through trial be said to be obtaining salvation?  Isn’t salvation something that happened in the past, when they were converted?  In this sermon, we examine the ordo salutis to understand exactly which element(s) of our salvation we are presently “obtaining.”

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:37:43 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2408 Peter says his readers are "obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls".  But how can Christians living through trial be said to be obtaining salvation?  Isn't salvation something that happened in the past, when they were converted?  In this sermon, we examine the ordo salutis to understand exactly which element(s) of our salvation we are presently "obtaining." Peter says his readers are "obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls".  But how can Christians living through trial be said to be obtaining salvation?  Isn't salvation something that happened in the past, when they were converted Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich Loving and Believing In the Unseen Christ (1 Peter 1:8) 1 1 10 10 Loving and Believing In the Unseen Christ (1 Peter 1:8) full http://kootenaichurch.org/?p=13288 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa89520c Peter marvels at the love and faith of His readers in a Savior they have never seen and do not see now. What makes our obedient love and absolute trust in Christ so commendable to Peter? It’s the fact that the object of our love and faith, the unseen Savior, does not communicate with us outside of His word. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:8.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Peter marvels at the love and faith of His readers in a Savior they have never seen and do not see now. What makes our obedient love and absolute trust in Christ so commendable to Peter? It’s the fact that the object of our love and faith, the unseen Savior, does not communicate with us outside of His word. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:8.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2019 17:34:58 -0800 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2416 Peter marvels at the love and faith of His readers in a Savior they have never seen and do not see now. What makes our obedient love and absolute trust in Christ so commendable to Peter? It's the fact that the object of our love and faith, the unseen Savior, does not communicate with us outside of His word. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:8. Peter marvels at the love and faith of His readers in a Savior they have never seen and do not see now. What makes our obedient love and absolute trust in Christ so commendable to Peter? It's the fact that the object of our love and faith, the unseen Savi Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich Joy, Purpose, and Reward through Trials (1 Peter 1:6-7) 1 1 9 9 Joy, Purpose, and Reward through Trials (1 Peter 1:6-7) full http://kootenaichurch.org/?p=10158 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5997f04f A thorough theology of trials in the Christian life. Rejoice in your salvation, understand the nature of trials, realize the purpose of trials, and look forward to a reward for faithful endurance. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:6-7.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> A thorough theology of trials in the Christian life. Rejoice in your salvation, understand the nature of trials, realize the purpose of trials, and look forward to a reward for faithful endurance. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:6-7.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2019 09:52:04 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2383 A thorough theology of trials in the Christian life. Rejoice in your salvation, understand the nature of trials, realize the purpose of trials, and look forward to a reward for faithful endurance. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:6-7. A thorough theology of trials in the Christian life. Rejoice in your salvation, understand the nature of trials, realize the purpose of trials, and look forward to a reward for faithful endurance. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:6-7. Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich Regenerated Through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3) 1 1 8 8 Regenerated Through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3) full http://kootenaichurch.org/?p=7204 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d693a93 This passage says God has “caused us to be born again…through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” What is the connection between the regenerating work of God and the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ?  This message attempts to answer that question by examining why we need to be made alive spiritually, and what exactly happened when Christ was raised physically.  Peter reveals a connection between these two events that encourages believers to endure suffering with joy and confidence as they live as aliens in a fallen world. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This passage says God has “caused us to be born again…through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” What is the connection between the regenerating work of God and the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ?  This message attempts to answer that question by examining why we need to be made alive spiritually, and what exactly happened when Christ was raised physically.  Peter reveals a connection between these two events that encourages believers to endure suffering with joy and confidence as they live as aliens in a fallen world. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2019 16:38:32 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2458 This passage says God has “caused us to be born again...through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” What is the connection between the regenerating work of God and the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ?  This message attempts to answer that question by examining why we need to be made alive spiritually, and what exactly happened when Christ was raised physically.  Peter reveals a connection between these two events that encourages believers to endure suffering with joy and confidence as they live as aliens in a fallen world. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3. This passage says God has “caused us to be born again...through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” What is the connection between the regenerating work of God and the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ?  This message attempts to answer th Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich Our Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3-5) 1 1 7 7 Our Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3-5) full https://kootenaichurch.org/?p=6894 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ffd7d0a What is our “living hope” and how do we receive it? An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-5.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> What is our “living hope” and how do we receive it? An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-5.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2018 14:58:11 -0800 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2465 What is our “living hope” and how do we receive it? An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-5. What is our “living hope” and how do we receive it? An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-5. Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich The Misery of Man and the Mercy of God (1 Peter 1:3) 1 1 6 6 The Misery of Man and the Mercy of God (1 Peter 1:3) full https://kootenaichurch.org/?p=6246 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05a5e10c ★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> ★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 20 May 2018 11:20:07 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2465 A look at our great God of mercy. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3. A look at our great God of mercy. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3. Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich The God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3) 1 1 5 5 The God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3) full https://kootenaichurch.org/?p=5747 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fe68113 A look at the implications of the full title of “The Lord Jesus Christ.” A look at many reasons that God is worthy of our praise. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> A look at the implications of the full title of “The Lord Jesus Christ.” A look at many reasons that God is worthy of our praise. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2018 13:28:42 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2066 A look at the implications of the full title of “The Lord Jesus Christ.” A look at many reasons that God is worthy of our praise. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3. A look at the implications of the full title of “The Lord Jesus Christ.” A look at many reasons that God is worthy of our praise. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:3. Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich The Reformation and the Will of Man (1 Peter 1:3) 1 1 4 4 The Reformation and the Will of Man (1 Peter 1:3) full https://kootenaichurch.org/?p=5469 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c458f9ac A look at what Luther called “the hinge upon which the whole [Reformation] turns,” the subject of “free will.” This message provides an exposition of 1 Peter 1:3 and a look at what Scripture says regarding the nature of man’s will. Is it free? Is salvation a matter of man’s own independent choosing, or is salvation the work of God? If you would like further reading on that subject we would recommend these: The Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther The Freedom of the Will by Jonathan Edwards The Plan of Salvation by B.B. Warfield Institutes of the Christian Religion, John Calvin, Book 2, Chapter 2

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> A look at what Luther called “the hinge upon which the whole [Reformation] turns,” the subject of “free will.” This message provides an exposition of 1 Peter 1:3 and a look at what Scripture says regarding the nature of man’s will. Is it free? Is salvation a matter of man’s own independent choosing, or is salvation the work of God? If you would like further reading on that subject we would recommend these: The Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther The Freedom of the Will by Jonathan Edwards The Plan of Salvation by B.B. Warfield Institutes of the Christian Religion, John Calvin, Book 2, Chapter 2

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2017 11:22:32 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2586 A look at what Luther called “the hinge upon which the whole [Reformation] turns,” the subject of “free will.” This message provides an exposition of 1 Peter 1:3 and a look at what Scripture says regarding the nature of man’s will. A look at what Luther called “the hinge upon which the whole [Reformation] turns,” the subject of “free will.” This message provides an exposition of 1 Peter 1:3 and a look at what Scripture says regarding the nature of man’s will. Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich The Sanctifying Work of the Spirit (1 Peter 1:2) 1 1 3 3 The Sanctifying Work of the Spirit (1 Peter 1:2) full https://kootenaichurch.org/?p=5283 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf93208c Sunday Morning Worship by Pastor/Elder Dave Rich.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sunday Morning Worship by Pastor/Elder Dave Rich.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2017 13:37:36 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2313 Sunday Morning Worship by Pastor/Elder Dave Rich. Sunday Morning Worship by Pastor/Elder Dave Rich. Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich Residing As Aliens (1 Peter 1:1-2) 1 1 2 2 Residing As Aliens (1 Peter 1:1-2) full http://kootenaichurch.org/?p=4046 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e00ffa9 Peter says we are to “reside as aliens.” What does that mean and how do we do that? An exposition of 1 Peter 1:1-2.  

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Peter says we are to “reside as aliens.” What does that mean and how do we do that? An exposition of 1 Peter 1:1-2.  

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2016 13:55:26 -0800 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2460 Peter says we are to “reside as aliens.” What does that mean and how do we do that? An exposition of 1 Peter 1:1-2. Peter says we are to “reside as aliens.” What does that mean and how do we do that? An exposition of 1 Peter 1:1-2. Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich Chosen According to the Foreknowledge of God (1 Peter 1:1-2) 1 1 1 1 Chosen According to the Foreknowledge of God (1 Peter 1:1-2) full http://kootenaichurch.org/?p=2884 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79d7bfae An exposition of 1 Peter 1:1-2 by Pastor Dave Rich.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> An exposition of 1 Peter 1:1-2 by Pastor Dave Rich.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2016 13:22:50 -0700 Dave Rich Dave Rich 2011 An exposition of 1 Peter 1:1-2 by Pastor Dave Rich. An exposition of 1 Peter 1:1-2 by Pastor Dave Rich. Apostle Peter, faith, New Testament, expository preaching, reformed church No Dave Rich