Sutton Vineyard Sutton Vineyard Church

This week, Libby continues our series Alive, and explores freedom in Christ through the lens of Peter's life. Peter, a flawed disciple who denied Jesus, is used as an example of how Jesus offers freedom to us all.

Freedom is a journey rather than a destination, and none of us are completely free until the Kingdom of God comes in all its fullness, but Jesus offers us increasing freedom from the struggles we might face. Libby looks at four aspects of Peter’s life that show us some of the ways we can find freedom in Christ:

Present Frustration: When facing struggles, Jesus guides us like He helped the discouraged fishermen fill their nets.
Past Failure: Jesus forgives and restores, as He did with Peter's remorseful denial.
Future Futility: Jesus replaces feelings of pointlessness with purpose, giving Peter a renewed calling to lead the church.
Comparison: Jesus frees us from envy by reminding us, like Peter, to focus on our own unique path with God.

Jesus offers us ongoing freedom, not a one-time fix. We are invited to surrender to His love and grace, finding freedom through Him from past mistakes, present difficulties, and future anxieties. This freedom empowers us to live a life of purpose and love.

Have you ever been given a nickname that you disliked and it stook? Thomas gets one of the worst! Doubter. But as we read how Thomas came Alive in Jesus, we’ll see that doubt is natural, and Jesus peace comes to us even when we are distressed, disastrous and full of doubt.

Feeling lost and hopeless? This week, join us as Libby explores the transformative power of "living hope" found in Jesus' resurrection as we journey along the Road to Emmaus with Cleopas and his companion (Luke 24:13-35). Even in despair, faith offers a beacon of light. Discover how living hope empowers us and brings meaning to life's challenges.

Join Pete as he explores of the identity of Mary Magdalene and the transformative power of encountering Jesus. He helps us navigate through the confusion of multiple Marys in the Bible and invites listeners to delve into the profound story of Mary Magdalene. From her journey of liberation from seven demons to her beloved status in the eyes of Jesus, Pete reveals the depth of God's love and the promise of redemption for all who seek it.

Speaker: Libby & Julian Arnold

Jesus did not arrive on Earth fully formed with everything he required. He was vulnerable as a baby, had to grow as a child and mature as an adult. We often stop growing when we leave school, but why? Let's discover what it means to be intentional about being a continual learner and a disciple.