Canyon Ridge Christian Church Podcast

How will you handle suffering? That’s the real question. Peter’s words remind you that following Jesus doesn’t mean escaping hardship. It means embracing it with a purpose. Jesus walked the road of suffering, and through it, God met people. Now, you are called to walk in His steps—not to avoid suffering, but to do good even when it brings pain. When trials come, will you choose to suffer well? Your response becomes an opportunity to show the world who Jesus is. How will you let God shape you through it?RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49328566RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/Who are you going with? That’s the real question. Peter’s words remind you that as a follower of Jesus, you’re not just a visitor here. You are part of something bigger—God’s living temple, where He meets with people and people meet with Him. You’re not just going—you’re going together, with purpose. Your whole life becomes a spiritual offering, showing others the goodness of God. As you step into this high calling, will you choose to walk as one who is seen and sent by God? Where will you go together?Chapters:00:00:00 Exploring First Peter: Living with Purpose and Hope00:04:03 Pursuing Holiness Together  00:08:00 Understanding First Peter: Spiritual Symbolism  00:12:22 The Tent of Meeting and God's Presence00:16:51 Jesus as the New Temple00:21:40 Significance of the Holy of Holies and the Ark of the Covenant  00:26:24 Embracing Your Faith: Halftime Reflections  00:30:53 Living as a Community of Mercy00:35:08 Embracing the Role of a Royal Priest

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49325192RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/What’s harder than facing a challenge? Facing it alone. In 1 Peter, Peter’s audience knew persecution and exclusion, causing them to doubt their faith. But he reminds them that following Jesus is not meant to be a solo journey. Together, you are a living stone, chosen and valued by God, being built into something much greater than you can imagine. How will you lean into the community around you, offering what God has placed inside you?Chapters:00:00:00 Following Jesus Together00:06:32 Overcoming Cultural and Personal Challenges in Faith00:13:36 Understanding Identity in Faith  00:20:54 Building Community through Love and Support  00:28:17 Making Space for Others: A Biblical Perspective  00:35:53 Embracing Your Unique Contribution to Community

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49321704RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/How have you been conformed to culture? Followers of Jesus are called to holiness, which sets them apart from the culture of the world. 1 Peter 1:13-16 teaches that when your hope is in Jesus, your behavior changes to look more like God and less like the world. Consider how you can prepare your mind, exercise self-control, hope in Jesus, and live obediently to reflect God's holiness instead of conforming to the world.Chapters:00:00:00 - Living well with Jesus in a world that doesn't cooperate00:06:30 - The Promise of Restoration00:13:31 - Living in Obedience and Hope00:20:29 - Pursuing Holiness with God as the Standard00:27:31 - The Path to Lasting Happiness00:34:48 - Redemption through Jesus' Blood00:41:54 - Reminder to Like, Subscribe and Share

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49318342RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/Chapters:00:00 - There's Something Different About Followers of Jesus03:00 - Characteristics of Hopeful People09:44 - What is Hope in a Difficult World?14:35 - The Book of Peter20:03 - Peter: There Is Joy Ahead, Even Though Things Are Hard27:35 - Put All Your Hopes in God's Kingdom

Have you ever lived in a place that didn't feel like home? In those times, you might feel like an outcast or that the environment is not right for you. 1 Peter 2:9-12 teaches us that followers of Jesus will feel that way in this broken world. Following Jesus with holiness and generosity is counter-cultural to the world, which praises selfishness and personal gain. How can you embrace who Jesus says you are in a world that seldom cooperates?Remember who you are in Christ.Do what he says.

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49311469RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/the-power-of-discipleship-jesus-callWhen did you last feel overwhelmed by the pace of life and disconnected from your purpose? Matthew 28:19 and 1 Peter 2:9 remind us of Jesus’ call to live intentionally and become disciple-makers. Jesus modeled a life of purposeful, unhurried relationships, inviting us to follow His example and guide others to Him. How can you slow down and focus on discipling those around you this week?Chapters:00:00:00 - Unpacking the Purpose of Living Unhurried00:04:27 - The Mission to Make Disciples00:08:44 - We are all priests00:13:10 - Simple Tools for Disciple Making00:17:31 - Sharing your Experience with Jesus00:21:46 - The Abundance of the Heart Coming Out of the Mouth00:26:19 - Being Bold and Ordinary00:30:45 - Sharing the Goodness of God with Others00:34:53 - Starting a Movement of Faith00:39:18 - Joining Us Every Week

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MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49301303RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgYour habits and practices inform every part of your life. What would it look like to order those habits around Jesus and his Word? Would you have to change things? Followers of Jesus should always follow the guiding principle to be disciples and make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20). Answer these three questions to help identify the spaces where you can make disciples:-Where am I going?-Who is with me, prayerfully supporting me as I make disciples?-Who is close to me but might be far from God?