http://www.truthencounter.com/1-peter-aliens-and-pilgrims What would it feel like to discover that you have inherited millions from your father? How should your new position change your life? Listen and discover why believers should not get too comfortable on earth, and how to effectively get the message across to your unbelieving friends and family. Feeder 2.3.9(1722); Mac OS X Version 10.14.3 (Build 18D109) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Sun, 24 Feb 2019 20:46:44 -0500 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 20:46:44 -0500 http://s3.amazonaws.com/rsste/images/peter.png http://www.truthencounter.com/1-peter-aliens-and-pilgrims Aliens and Pilgrims series Dave Wyrtzen 1 Peter - Aliens and Pilgrims What would it feel like to discover that you have inherited millions from your father? How should your new position change your life? Listen and discover why believers should not get too comfortable on earth, and how to effectively get the message across to your unbelieving friends and family. 1 peter clean no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:30:28 -0400 Aliens and Pilgrims (I Peter 1:1-2) Has the loss of an eternal perspective and the rejection of divine judgment and salvation—“no hell below us, above us only sky”—generated more “oneness” and peace throughout the world? If so, why was John Lennon gunned down on the streets of New York? What about our own hopes and fears when we live only for today? Do you ever begin to realize maybe things aren’t quite right in this present life? The Apostle Peter, near his death, wrote a letter to some believers in what is now modern Turkey and told them that only aliens on earth can feel at home in eternity. no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:30:28 -0400 Dave Wyrtzen A Living Hope or Decaying Dreams (I Peter 1:3-9) From "coonskin caps," to "hoola hoops" many of my childhood dreams did some true, but like these passing fads, they did not satisfy the deepest desires of my soul. What is happening to your dreams? The key to life is to hang on to a dream that will be worth achieving, to always look forward to an inheritance that will never wear out and that, when gained, will completely satisfy. 1 Peter 1:3-9 can deliver on this kind of dream. no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:30:28 -0400 Dave Wyrtzen Worth Your Life (1 Peter 1:6-12) Do we possess something that is worth dying for? Freedom from tyranny, the liberation of women, justice for the oppressed—our world is full of worthy causes—causes that drive people into the streets with placards, demonstrations, and the resulting martyrs. But is there an ultimate cause—a cause that we can be absolutely sure is worth the price? We don’t know whether Neda Agha-Soltan’s death this past week will lead to Iranian freedom, but Peter gives us proof in 1 Peter 1:6-12 that suffering for Christ will be totally worth it in the end. no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:30:28 -0400 Dave Wyrtzen Who Do You Think You Are (1 Peter 1:13-25) The parking lot is packed. You quickly turn into an open spot and suddenly notice someone waiting to take the space. They roll down their window, and with a few expletives scream, “Who do you think you are?” I would advise you to quickly exit your car, keep your head down, pick up your pace, and get to the automatic doors as quickly as you can. But when you are safely pushing your shopping cart up the aisles remember the question from the parking lot—Who do you think you are? It’s a good one, and the way you answer it will determine how you behave. Peter challenges us to become distinctly like God in our character. Your true identity does determine your passions and your actions. no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:30:28 -0400 Dave Wyrtzen Building God's Cathedral—The Stone and the Stones (1 Peter 1:22-2:10) From the National Cathedral in Washington to Notre Dame in Paris to St. Peters in Rome, beautiful cathedrals declare that they are a place where you can get close to the holy, the sacred, the transcendent. In the Old Testament God's glory did powerfully locate itself in the Jewish Temple, but where on earth can we find God's special, sacred dwelling on earth today? The Apostle Peter will blow you away with his intriguing answer. no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:30:28 -0400 Dave Wyrtzen The Chosen (1 Peter 2:9-12) Those who claim to be "born again" believers are often characterized in movies or on TV as backward fools at best, as criminals at worst. How can we overcome this bad public image? Often the call is for an angry protest that our rights are being violated. The Apostle Peter has a far more powerful way to counter false accusations. no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:30:28 -0400 Dave Wyrtzen Submission--the Key to Influence (1 Peter 2:13-17) How do you actually influence others? How do you get them to listen to what you have to say? How do you win them over to your point of view? Gurus in the business world get millions for answering these kinds of questions, but it won't cost you a thing to listen to some answers that have stood the test of over two thousand years. no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:30:28 -0400 Dave Wyrtzen That’s Not Fair (I Peter 2:18-24) Do you ever feel life’s not fair? Your simply are not getting a fair shake! You want to give your boss, your mom or dad or just someone a piece of your mind? Before your charge in with your fist clenched ready to throw a punch to defend yourself, take a good look at some strange, but in the long run, powerful advice about dealing with personal injustice. no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:30:28 -0400 6210C087-BC0F-46BF-AB94-24ABX973264C Dave Wyrtzen More Than Maybelline (I Peter 3:1-6) As a woman, do you really believe that a plastic surgeon can cut enough to make you beautiful forever? The Apostle Peter gets blasted for being a male chauvinist and on par with a Muslim conservative when it comes to what he says about the role of woman, but if you will just take 30 minutes, you might discover the most powerful kind of persuasion there is when it comes to dealing with a hostile audience. And it doesn't work just for ladies who want to influence their man. no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:30:28 -0400 6260C087-BC0F-46BF-AB94-24ABX973264C Dave Wyrtzen How Do You Handle a Woman? (I Peter 3:7) Men have been trying to figure out how to do this for years. Some follow false leads and fail miserably and others simply give up trying. The Apostle Peter, a Galilean fisherman, has had much to tell us about life reality and now he plunges into one of the deepest enigmas of human existence –How is a man supposed to handle a woman? no http://www.truthencounter.com Wed, 06 Aug 2014 21:37:03 -0400 Dave Wyrtzen Good Days Bad Days (I Peter 3:8-13) Do you ever come home and sigh—“Man, am I glad that day is over?” All of us have some good days and some bad, but let’s suppose there was a way to multiply the good ones. Could it be basking in the Hawaiian sun, alone—the perfect climate and no chance of getting into an argument? Want to learn more? Listen to our study of 1 Peter 3.8-13. no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:30:28 -0400 Dave Wyrtzen Free From Harm (I Peter 3:13-22) A suspected terrorist pushed the button on what he thought would turn one of the glass towers in Dallas to rubble. Unemployment is at 10%, and Afghanistan is calling for more troops. If that weren't enough the regular flu and the swine flu scare us to death. What are you afraid of? In this week's Truth Encounter the Apostle Peter tells us not only how to conquer our fears but also how to use frightening times as a platform for bold witness. no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:30:28 -0400 6160C087-BW0F-46BF-AB94-24ABX973264C Dave Wyrtzen The Surprise Attack (I Peter 4:1-11) Surprise attacks! Down through the centuries the element of surprise has played a powerful role in determining who wins and who loses on the battlefield. Today, you could be facing a formidable foe seeking to snuff out your life or the life of your family. You might be totally unaware of his designs against you, but Peter skillfully uncovers the plot of the evil one against us in 1 Peter 4:1-11. no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:30:28 -0500 9160C087-BW0F-46BF-AB94-24ABX973264C Dave Wyrtzen Is It Worth the Cost? (I Peter 4:12-19) He borrowed someone else’s donkey just to make it to one of his biggest engagements. Jesus promises me that if I will follow Him I can count on being misunderstood by most religious leaders and viewed as an insignificant bother by political elders. I should expect to be lied about, cursed, and possibly even discarded along with the criminals. Faced with joining the rich and famous or this humble Servant, have you ever asked, “Why should I follow Him?” no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:30:28 -0500 9160C087-BW0F-96BF-CB94-24ABX973264C Dave Wyrtzen Needed-Shepherds (I Peter 5:1-7) With his hat pulled down, chaps protecting his legs, and a bandana around his neck—there’s something captivating about the cowboy moving slowly through his herd. Unlike the movie cowboys, real cowboys seldom gallop. They trot and then they walk. You have to move slow to take in every detail of the health of the herd. Sheep are a lot dumber and not nearly as glamorous to take care of, but the Apostle Peter calls for shepherds, not cowboys, to take care of Christ's sheep. Why? no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:30:28 -0500 9240C087-BW0F-96BF-CB94-24ABX973264C Dave Wyrtzen Safe in Lion Country (I Peter 5:8-14) "The devil made me do it." Flip Wilson made this a sure laugh in his comedy routine, but in real life is Satan just a joke? Why did the Apostle Peter warn us about a roaring lion on the prowl? no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:30:28 -0500 1240C087-BW0F-96BF-CB94-24ABX973264C Dave Wyrtzen Is There a Good Ending? (I Peter 5:10-11) If a good story has a bad ending, it ruins the whole thing. In his First Epistle Peter warns us about some stormy suffering up ahead. Why do we hunger for that resolution of difficulties? Can we be certain that there will be grace in the end? no http://www.truthencounter.com Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:30:28 -0500 1300C087-BW0F-96BF-CB94-24ABX973264C Dave Wyrtzen The Close (1 Peter 5:12-14) The Apostle Peter knows how to close. Even when giving kudos to the one who helped him with quill in hand to compose his letter, Peter keeps reminding us how important close intimacy among brothers and sisters in Christ is. Stop texting for a few minutes, and listen. no