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Petra Church is a family community of believers seeking to worship and honor God together in all we do

  1. 15H AGO

    Already and Not Yet: the Last Days

    Acts 2:16–21 | Hebrews 1:1–2 | 1 John 2:18   16 But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel: 17 “‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,     and your young men shall see visions,     and your old men shall dream dreams; 18 even on my male servants and female servants     in those days I will pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy. 19 And I will show wonders in the heavens above     and signs on the earth below,     blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke; 20 the sun shall be turned to darkness     and the moon to blood,     before the day of the Lord comes, the great and magnificent day. 21 And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.’ 1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.   18 Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour.     Introduction: We Are Living in the Last Days                 A Series: The Last Days The Last Days Began with Christ (Acts 2:16–21)The Last Days Are Defined by God’s Final Revelation (Hebrews 1:1–2) The Last Days Are Spiritually Intense (1 John 2:18) Living Between the “Already” and the “Not Yet” Be ready (Matthew 24:44): Holiness and Urgency Stay Anchored in Chris (John 15:4)

    55 min

  2. FEB 2

    Revival Now: From New Hearts to New Obedience

    Ezekiel 36:22-28 22 “Therefore say to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord God: It is not for your sake, O house of Israel, that I am about to act, but for the sake of my holy name, which you have profaned among the nations to which you came. 23 And I will vindicate the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, and which you have profaned among them. And the nations will know that I am the Lord, declares the Lord God, when through you I vindicate my holiness before their eyes. 24 I will take you from the nations and gather you from all the countries and bring you into your own land. 25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. 26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules.28 You shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers, and you shall be my people, and I will be your God.   Introduction: When Revival Stops at Emotion The Context: Restoration After Failure — Then and Now Revival Begins with God’s Sovereign Action (v. 24) “I will take you from the nations and gather you from all the countries and bring you into your own land.”   Revival Requires Inner Cleansing, Not External Reform (v. 25) “I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleanness.”   Revival Produces a New Heart (v. 26) “I will give you a new heart… and remove the heart of stone.”   Revival Is Sustained by the Indwelling Spirit (v. 27) “I will put My Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in My statutes.”   Revival & Obedience

    54 min

  3. JAN 26

    Revival Through the Word of God

    Nehemiah 8:1–12 8 And all the people gathered as one man into the square before the Water Gate. And they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses that the Lord had commanded Israel. 2 So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first day of the seventh month. 3 And he read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand. And the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law. 4 And Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden platform that they had made for the purpose. And beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand, and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam on his left hand. 5 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was above all the people, and as he opened it all the people stood. 6 And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people answered, “Amen, Amen,” lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. 7 Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, the Levites, helped the people to understand the Law, while the people remained in their places. 8 They read from the book, from the Law of God, clearly, and they gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading. This Day Is Holy 9 And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep.” For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law. 10 Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” 11 So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be quiet, for this day is holy; do not be grieved.” 12 And all the people went their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.   Introduction: Revival & the Word Historical Context: A Rebuilt Wall and a Rebuilt People  The Centrality of the Word (Nehemiah 8:1–3) The Proclamation of the Word (Nehemiah 8:4–6)  The Explanation of the Word (Nehemiah 8:7–8) The Word Produces Conviction Before Joy (Nehemiah 8:9) Joy Flows from Grace and Understanding (Nehemiah 8:10–12) Conclusion: A Call to Word-Centered Renewal

    43 min

  4. JAN 22

    Revival Must End in Fire

    2 Timothy 1:6-14 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,10 but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.11 And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher.12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day. 13 What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus.14 Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.  Introduction: Revival Must End in Fire The Context: Faithful but Fading The Fire Is Already There Why the Fire Cools: Fear Replaces Faith Fire Is Rekindled Through Obedience Fire Is Sustained by the Holy Spirit What This Fire Is—and Is Not Fire Produces Faithful Witness Conclusion: “Lord, Fan the Flame Again”

    31 min

  5. JAN 12

    Repentance Now

    Psalm 51:1-17 Have mercy on me, O God,     according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy     blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,     and cleanse me from my sin! 3 For I know my transgressions,     and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned     and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words     and blameless in your judgment. 5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,     and in sin did my mother conceive me. 6 Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being,     and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;     wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Let me hear joy and gladness;     let the bones that you have broken rejoice. 9 Hide your face from my sins,     and blot out all my iniquities. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God,     and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from your presence,     and take not your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation,     and uphold me with a willing spirit. 13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways,     and sinners will return to you. 14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,     O God of my salvation,     and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness. 15 O Lord, open my lips,     and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it;     you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;       a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.   Introduction: Revival & Repentance   The Context of Psalm 51: Sin Exposed by Grace (II Samuel 11, 12)  Repentance Begins with Appealing to God’s Mercy (Psalm 51:1–2) Repentance Tells the Truth About Sin (Psalm 51:3–6) Repentance Seeks Inner Transformation, Not External Repair (Psalm 51:7–12) Repentance Produces Restored Joy and Witness (Psalm 51:12–15) Repentance Brings The Sacrifice God Desires (Psalm 51:16–17) Conclusion: A Call to Repentance

    49 min

  6. JAN 12

    Revive 2026 II

    Psalm 85  Lord, you were favorable to your land;     you restored the fortunes of Jacob. 2 You forgave the iniquity of your people;     you covered all their sin. Selah 3 You withdrew all your wrath;     you turned from your hot anger. 4 Restore us again, O God of our salvation,     and put away your indignation toward us! 5 Will you be angry with us forever?     Will you prolong your anger to all generations? 6 Will you not revive us again,     that your people may rejoice in you? 7 Show us your steadfast love, O Lord,     and grant us your salvation. 8 Let me hear what God the Lord will speak,     for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints;     but let them not turn back to folly. 9 Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him,     that glory may dwell in our land. 10 Steadfast love and faithfulness meet;     righteousness and peace kiss each other. 11 Faithfulness springs up from the ground,     and righteousness looks down from the sky. 12 Yes, the Lord will give what is good,     and our land will yield its increase. 13 Righteousness will go before him     and make his footsteps a way.   Introduction: From Prayer to Posture (vv.8-13)  Revival Now Requires a Listening People (v8)  Revival Now Means God Draws Near (v. 9) Revival Now Is Centered on Christ (vv. 10–11) Revival Now Bears Lasting Fruit (vv. 12–13) Conclusion: Revival Now!

    35 min

  7. 12/29/2025

    Victorious Still

    Joshua 23:14 “And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one word has failed of all the good things that the LORD your God promised concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one of them has failed.” (ESV) 1 John 5:3-4 "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith."   Philippians 3:13-14 "Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."    Introduction: Standing at the End of the Year Victory Remembered: God Has Been Faithful to His Word (Joshua 23:14b)  Victory Refined: What God Has Taught Us This Year (I John 5:3-4)  Victory Reoriented: Forgetting What Lies Behind (Philippians 3:13) Victory Renewed: Pressing Forward (Philippians 3:14)  Conclusion: Victorious Still

    36 min

  8. 12/22/2025

    Behold His Gift: Jesus Christ Our Immanuel

    Matthews 1:18-25 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).  24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.   Luke 2:1-20 2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”   15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.   INTRODUCTION — THE GREATEST GIFT THE MIRACLE OF THE INCARNATION (Matt 1:18; John 1:14)  THE HUMILITY OF HIS BIRTH (Luke 2:6–7)  THE PURPOSE OF HIS COMING (Matthew 1:21)  THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS BIRTH (Luke 2:8–11)  THE MEANING OF IMMANUEL (Matthew 1:23)  THE INVITATION TO WORSHIP (Luke 2:15–20)  CONCLUSION — BEHOLD HIS GIFT

    45 min
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