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This is a sermon from Josh Patrick on 1 Peter 2:11–17, which we used and adapted to make chapter 4 of his posthumously published book Living Hope.
In this message, Josh tackles hard yet liberating topics like doing hard things, abstaining from sinful desires, submitting to human authority, silencing foolish talkers, and living as free slaves. He ends with a call to show respect to everyone and to fear God.
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This pairs with a HIM Publications blog on chapter 4, which you can access here: https://himpublications.com/blog/1-peter-2-11/
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This is the original sermon on 1 Peter 2:4–10 by Josh Patrick that goes with chapter 3 of his posthumously published book *Living Hope*. 
 
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What produces false hope? In this Easter sermon on 1 Peter 1:3–9, Josh Patrick Josh Patrick speaks into this question as he shares with us the five myths of hope for us to stop believing. Then he shares clearly and concisely the truth about genuine hope in Jesus Christ. 
“The hope of God is anchored in a specific moment of history,” Josh says.
Josh helps us recognize five myths surrounding hope in order to place true hope. “God offers living hope,” he concludes. 
Jesus’ dead heart started beating again, Josh says in the opening of this powerful message that was turned into book format: *Living Hope* (2024, posthumously published by HIM Publications).  
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A sermon on 2 Chronicles 7:14 by Dave Clayton reveals that if you want to experience God's blessings, you must humble your heart and repent.
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Dave Clayton, lead minister at Ethos Church and author of Revival Starts Here, dives into Matthew 11, exploring how to navigate disappointment and unmet expectations when God's plans differ from our own. This episode encourages listeners to trust in God's timing and find peace amid life's uncertainties. 
Quick summary of his main points: Disappointment grows in difficult circumstances, unmet expectations, and limited perspective. 
Quotes: “Isn’t it amazing what a little disappointment will do to your theology?” “John took his disappointment straight to Jesus with brutal honesty.” “Faith is like film; it develops in the dark.” “To doubt is a pitstop on the journey of faith; it’s not a destination.” 
Questions to ask yourself in response: “Does God exist for my happiness, or do I exist for his glory?” “How have my circumstances distorted your character?”
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Dave Clayton, lead minister at Ethos Church and author of Revival Starts Here, delivers a message on how to find rest in Jesus. We’re often burned out; is this okay for Christians? Dave answers with a resounding no! With an eye toward Matthew 11:28–30, where Jesus says, “All who are weary . . . come to me and find rest for your souls,” Dave unpacks three actions from Jeremiah 6:16. He tells us we need to stop, ask, walk. Jeremiah 6:16 says, “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it’” (NIV). Learn from Dave’s wisdom as he emphasizes the vital importance of rest.
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