Living as Exiles: Rooted in Christ, Not the World

Apr 19, 2026  •  The Rev. Charlie Holt

First Peter writes to Christians living as exiles, caught between the values of the world and their identity in God's kingdom. Drawing on 1 Peter 1:17-23, the sermon argues that worldly identity and hope rest on perishable things, while true identity comes from being redeemed by Christ. Three markers of faithful living follow: reverent fear of God, trust in him as the source of hope, and deep love for one another.