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Weekly messages from Sweets Church in Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada. Sweets Church is committed to unapologetically proclaiming the life-changing truth of God's Word.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    “Crave The Word” | 1 Peter 2 Vs 1-3 - Living Hope

    What should the life of someone who has been born again by the Word of God look like? In this sermon from 1 Peter 2 Vs 1-3, we see a clear call to develop a healthy spiritual appetite. Peter shows that growth in the Christian life requires both removal and nourishment. Believers are called to lay aside sins that poison fellowship and choke spiritual desire, and to crave the pure Word of God like newborn babies crave milk. When we taste the grace of the Lord, our natural response should be to long for the very Word that brings us near to Him. As we put away sin and treasure Scripture, God uses His Word to produce real spiritual growth in our lives.

    32 min

  2. 1 MAR

    "Born Again To Love" | 1 Peter 1 Vs 22-25 - Living Hope

    Peter writes to believers who feel out of place—scattered, pressured, and misunderstood. In 1 Peter 1 Vs 22-25, he doesn’t just tell tired Christians to “try harder.” He grounds one clear command—love one another—inside two big gospel realities. Because God has purified His people through obedience to the truth (faith in the gospel), and because God has caused them to be born again through His living, lasting Word, believers can love with a real, stretched-out, from-the-heart kind of love—even in exile.

    39 min

  3. 22 FEB

    "The Time of Your Stay" | 1 Peter 1 Vs 17-21 - Living Hope

    Travel has a way of reminding you fast that you are not home. Peter uses that same idea to wake us up spiritually. In 1 Peter 1 Vs 17-21, we’re reminded that believers live here on a temporary stay, under a Father who is also an impartial Judge. That reality produces reverent fear, not panic, and it strengthens assurance while shaping holy living. This passage also re-centres us on what it cost to save us. We weren’t redeemed with silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, the spotless Lamb. And because Jesus was foreordained, revealed, raised, and glorified, our faith and hope are anchored in God. So during the time of our stay, we live alert, we redeem the time, we resist assimilation, and we walk like people headed for glory.

    35 min

  4. 15 FEB

    “Breaking the Mold” | 1 Peter 1 Vs 14-16 - Living Hope

    What is shaping your life right now? In this message, we look at 1 Peter 1 Vs 14-16 and the call to holiness through the lens of family resemblance. Peter reminds us that holiness is not about religious performance or earning God’s love. It’s about belonging. As obedient children, we are called out of our former desires and into a new pattern shaped by the holiness of our Father. This sermon walks through what it means to have a new family, new desires, and a new pattern—and why breaking the old mold starts with the gospel.

    29 min

  5. 8 FEB

    “Hope Fully” | 1 Peter 1 Vs 13 - Living Hope

    We live in a world that constantly fights for our attention—notifications, media, entertainment, and endless noise. In 1 Peter 1 Vs 13, Peter gives a clear command for distracted believers in difficult times: hope fully in grace. This message reminds us that God’s grace isn’t just where we started—it’s where our confidence stays, all the way to the return of Jesus. We’ll talk about how to strengthen that hope by girding the mind (getting our thoughts focused and ready) and by being sober (clear-headed, self-controlled, and spiritually alert) so our hope stays anchored when life gets loud and hard.

    46 min

  6. 1 FEB

    "True Faith" | 1 Peter 1:8-12 - Living Hope

    This week we’re talking about the kind of faith that brings real, unexplainable joy—even when life gets tough. From 1 Peter 1, we see how faith in Jesus unites us with believers across time and the globe. This same faith was longed for by the prophets, revealed through the Holy Spirit, and now it’s what keeps us steady in an unstable world. We haven’t seen Jesus, but we love Him. And that love leads to a joy the world can’t understand.

    36 min

  7. 18 JAN

    “Hope Is Alive In Us” | 1st Peter 1 Vs 3-7 - Living Hope

    This week we’re talking about what it means to have a living hope — one that doesn’t fade, break down, or disappear when life gets tough. In 1 Peter 1 Vs 3-7, Peter reminds believers who were suffering under persecution that God has made them new, that He guards their faith, and that even in trials, there’s reason to rejoice. Why? Because Jesus is alive, and that changes everything. Whether you’re facing doubts, pressure, or just trying to hold on — this message points to the truth that our Redeemer lives, and our hope in Him is solid.

    36 min

  8. 11 JAN

    "Living As Exiles" | 1 Peter 1:1-2 - Living Hope

    Join us live as we kick off a brand new series in the book of 1 Peter. Today we’re talking about what it means to be chosen by God—not just in general, but specifically for this time and place. In a world that’s growing more hostile to the gospel, what does it look like to stand firm, stay obedient, and live with a real, living hope? We’ll look at how Peter encouraged early Christians who were scattered and suffering, and how that same encouragement applies to us today. Whether you’re tuning in from home or watching with your small group, we’re glad you’re here.

    32 min
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Weekly messages from Sweets Church in Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada. Sweets Church is committed to unapologetically proclaiming the life-changing truth of God's Word.

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  • Creator
    Wesley DeVries
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    239
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Wesley DeVries 2026
  • Show Website
    sweetschurch.com