Series: EMBRACE WEIRD: Reclaim the Genius of the First Christians from First Peter

Date: 1 March 2026

Preacher: Rev Dave Miers

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12

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Living as elect exiles in a world obsessed with externals, Christians are called to something beautifully weird — a life shaped by inner godliness rather than outward appearance. From 1 Peter 3:1-12, this message walks through the godly character of Christ, of wives, of husbands, and of all God's people. Along the way, it addresses the misuse of submission texts, calls husbands to honour their wives as co-heirs of grace, and invites every believer to adorn the soul rather than the outward self — with Christ's example and atonement at the centre of everything.

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Series: EMBRACE WEIRD: Reclaim the Genius of the First Christians from First Peter

Date: 22 February 2026

Preacher: Rev Tim Baxter

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

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In 1 Peter 2:11–25, Peter tackles the tension Christians live in — belonging to God while feeling like outsiders in the world. Three words shape the response: honour, endure, entrust. We're called to live with honour — beautiful conduct in our communities and workplaces — not just keeping out of trouble, but proactively doing good. We're called to endure unjust suffering rather than escape it, showing grace to those who don't deserve it, as God has shown us. And we're called to entrust our identity, our hopes, and our souls to God who judges justly — following the example of Jesus who suffered without retaliating. The anchor for all of this: Jesus is the shepherd and overseer of our souls, keeping us for eternity.

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Series: EMBRACE WEIRD: Reclaim the Genius of the First Christians from First Peter

Date: 15 February 2026

Preacher: Rev Dave Miers

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

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In 1 Peter 2:4-10, Peter tells scattered and marginalised Christians that they are living stones being built into God's house — a holy and royal priesthood. Drawing on the Reformation principle that all believers are priests, not just clergy, this passage addresses those who feel they don't fit in or feel inadequate, affirming that everyone who belongs to Jesus has a place and a purpose. Three things define our role as priests: we worship Christ by offering our whole lives as living sacrifices; we stand on Christ as our cornerstone, who takes our shame and gives us honour; and we proclaim Christ's excellencies to the world around us. Church life is messy, and people will let us down, but Jesus hasn't given up on his building project — and neither should we.

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