Wellspring of Life Church

The Power of Submission - 1 Peter 3:1-7

In chapter three Peter continues with the topic of "biblical submission" and following Christ as our example within the context of the marriage relationship. 

By Dave Bartlett

A Higher Code Of Conduct - 1 Peter 2:13-25

We are exhorted by Peter to not allow the world to dictate to us, its sense of right and wrong. We are to submit to the Lordship of our perfect Leader, Jesus, who set an example of surrendering our personal rights. We are Called to a Higher Code of Conduct.

By Dave Bartlett

Being Different Means Making A Difference - 1 Peter 2:4-10

Jesus, the Cornerstone has chosen us to be living stones, holy people and a royal priesthood, for the purpose of making Him known. He has brought us out of darkness into His marvelous light and we must take His light and hope to those who are still live in darkness.

By Dave Bartlett

Called To Be Different - Part 2 & 3 - 1 Peter 1:17-2:3

We can completely trust God and His Word. If we choose to live holy lives according to God's Word and walk in the fear of the Lord, He can and will refine our character and behavior, which will reflect His image. 

By Dave Bartlett

Thanking God For His Blessings - Luke 1:26-38; Luke 17:12-19

Learning to be thankful for everything God has given us, whether we are on the mountain top or in a low valley. God always sees the big picture, even when we can only see our present situation.  

By Shelby Crosswhite

"Prayer: Tinking or Travailing"

Three powerful truths about how God wants to work through our prayers. 

By Jenny Nipper

Called To Be Different - 1 Peter 1:13-16 Part 1

Peter encourages us to live a life of courage by taking responsibility for our actions and to be different (holy). Our lives and attitudes are to be distinctively different because of our relationship to God through Jesus Christ.

By Dave Bartlett

Praying Boldly - Matthew 15:21-28

In Matthew 15:21-28 we are given an example of how to pray. These verses encourage us to come boldly, honestly and persistently to the Lord with our petitions, as seen through the prayer of a Canaanite woman, on behalf of her demon-possessed daughter. The Lord honored her prayer of faith and will honors ours, as we faithfully come asking Him to answer our petitions for His name sake.

By Brent Keizer

Our Living Hope - 1 Peter 1:1-12

1 Peter is primarily a letter of hope and of second and third chances. In the midst of suffering and pain that attempts to derail us, Peter provides a letter of triumphant hope and faith.

By Dave Bartlett

God's Ordinary Hero People - Colossians 4:7-18

In the remaining verses of chapter four we are introduced to the fellow comrades, true friends, who fought alongside of Paul, assisting, encouraging, comforting and being there for him. They stayed with him through thick and thin, prayed for him and supported him. These were, "God's Ordinary Hero People", the kind of people, God wants us to be for each other.

By Dave Bartlett