West Cork Methodists

the final sermon in the First Peter series. We bring it home with 1 Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11 and John 17:1-11.
Join us on May 22nd for The sale at the BEDA in Ballineen 7 pm, Healing service later today 8 pm in Ballineen, or if fancy a bit of Muddy Church - 2.30 pm by the stepping stones in Drimoleague. 

Living Hope: Faithful Witness in a Troubled World Week 5 — Hope in the Face of Opposition

1. We grow through the Word — nourished into maturity
2. Christ is the cornerstone — the one who defines us
3. We are the living stones — built together, not apart
4. We offer spiritual sacrifices — worship lived out
5. The “once… now…” identity shift — mercy that makes us a people
CONCLUSION — A House for God’s Glory

Living Hope Faithful Witness in a Troubled World April - May
A journey through 1 Peter
Week 1: Born into a Living Hope Apr 12th. 1 Peter 1:3–9
Week 2: Holy Living in a Hostile World Apr 19th. 1 Peter 1:17–23
Week 3: Christ Our Example in Suffering Apr 26th. 1 Peter 2:19–25
Week 4: Built Together as Living Stones May 3rd.  1 Peter 2:2–10
Week 5: Hope in the Face of Opposition May 10th. 1 Peter 3:13–22
Week 6: Grace That Sustains May 17th. 1 Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11

Week 2 of our 1 Peter Series - a living Hope in times of Turmoil
Week 1: Born into a Living Hope Apr 12th. 1 Peter 1:3–9
Week 2: Holy Living in a Hostile World Apr 19th. 1 Peter 1:17–23
Week 3: Christ Our Example in Suffering Apr 26th.  1 Peter 2:19–25
Week 4: Built Together as Living Stones May 3rd.  1 Peter 2:2–10
Week 5: Hope in the Face of Opposition May 10th. 1 Peter 3:13–22
Week 6: Grace That Sustains May 17th. 1 Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11

We are starting a new series in 1 Peter entitled: 
A living hope: in times of turmoil
Week 1: Born into a Living Hope Apr 12th. 1 Peter 1:3–9 with John 20:19-31
Week 2: Holy Living in a Hostile World Apr 19th. 1 Peter 1:17–23
Week 3: Christ Our Example in Suffering Apr 26th.  1 Peter 2:19–25
Week 4: Built Together as Living Stones May 3rd.  1 Peter 2:2–10
Week 5: Hope in the Face of Opposition May 10th. 1 Peter 3:13–22
Week 6: Grace That Sustains May 17th. 1 Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11

Deuteronomy 14:22–29 provides the framework as we think through rejoicing with feasting and rest: 
Rejoice because God provides.
Rejoice by sharing with others.
Rejoice by resting in God’s presence.

Sermon based on Psalm 96 & 98

Psalm 96 & 98 provide the framework for the sermon this week. This is week 1 of a sermon series on Rejoicing in December. 

Exodus 8:1 is the framework for our sermon this week - not preached in West Cork but due to be preached in RCCG, Killorglin, County Kerry on Sunday November 30th. However due to pastoral reasons was never preached.