The Alley Church Podcast

1 Peter 4:7-11 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. (8) Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. (9) Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the...

This message hits especially close to home for me because it ties directly into my personal story. While some of you have heard my testimony before, others may not have. I grew up in the church... Yet by my senior year of high school, my desire to attend church had completely vanished, I didn’t see the point. The reason was simple: I lacked a genuine relationship with Jesus and I just didn't understand it. I'd be happy to share more details later if anyone is interested, but after high school...

Because Jesus suffered, rose, and now reigns, we can suffer for doing good without fear—our salvation is secure and everything is under His authority. We suffer spiritual attack and we suffer human hurt and we question when bad things happen … if you will to good people. YET WE HAVE HOPE! Have you ever followed a game where one team seemed destined to lose? They lagged behind on the scoreboard, the crowd fell silent, and defeat appeared inevitable. Yet in the final quarter, the closing moment...

1 PETER 3:13–17 NKJV And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? (14) But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” (15) But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; (16) having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile yo...

Rylee Cooper is headed on a YWAM adventure and she is taking the opportunity to share her story with us.