Golden Hills Community Church

Week 27 of "1 Peter: A Holy People"; 1 Peter 2:11-12 -------------------------------------- Holy people wage war against the desires that seek to destroy us in order to glorify God -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

How the Spirit Illuminates the Christian Mind so the Scriptures are Clearly UnderstoodIn this breakout session, we’ll tackle two vital and often misunderstood doctrines: the clarity of Scripture and the illumination of the Holy Spirit. The Bible wasn’t given to confuse us—it was given to be understood, believed, and obeyed. With the Spirit’s help, ordinary Christians can read the Word and truly grasp what God is saying. If you've ever felt unsure about reading the Bible for yourself, this session will encourage you: God speaks clearly, and by His Spirit, He helps His people hear.

How God has Graciously Provided What We Need in Scripture to Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus ChristIn this breakout session, we’ll dive into two of the most underrated truths in the church today: the necessity and sufficiency of Scripture. We’ll see that we don’t need fresh revelations, cultural consensus, or personal impressions to know God’s will—what we need is the Bible, and the Bible is enough. Join us as we learn why God’s Word is totally trustworthy, always relevant, and entirely capable of equipping us for every good work.

Victimhood Culture and Christian IdentityIn this breakout session, we’ll explore the rise of victimhood culture and how this cultural shift elevates offense, grievance, and moral status through perceived victimization—and how it contrasts sharply with the biblical call to find identity in Christ. Join us as we think carefully about how to live as a gospel-driven people in a culture of fragility, safe spaces, and trigger warnings.

The Social Binary and “Sola Lived Experience.”In this breakout session, we’ll unpack the concepts of the social binary, intersectionality, and lived experience, utilizing the work of Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer’s book Critical Dilemma. Together, we’ll examine how these ideas influence today’s cultural conversations on identity, oppression, and truth—and how they often conflict with a biblical worldview. Join us as we seek to think carefully, respond compassionately, and stand faithfully in the midst of complex social narratives.

Being Word-Saturated Leads to RootednessIn this main session, we’ll discover the power of becoming a Word-saturated people—those whose entire lives are shaped by the truth of Scripture. In a world marked by instability, confusion, and shifting values, immersing ourselves in God’s Word produces deep roots, steady hearts, and unwavering confidence. Come ready to be equipped and encouraged to cultivate a Word-saturated life committed to the unchanging truth of scripture.

Jesus’ View of the Scriptures, part 2—on the New TestamentIn this main session, we’ll explore what Jesus had to say about his authority being delegated to his Apostles so that they would be accurate witnesses of the things they saw and heard. Jesus made numerous promises to his Apostles about how they would be supplied with the Holy Spirit to teach and remind them of what he had said. The Spirit would guide the Apostles by declaring truths that glorify Jesus. Come ready to learn how Jesus intends for his church to be governed by the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments under the authority delegated by Jesus to his Apostles and the Elders who would follow.

Jesus' View of the Scriptures, part 1—on the Old TestamentIn this main session, we’ll explore what it means to have a truly Christian perspective on the scriptures by asking and answering the pivotal question: How did Jesus view the scriptures? We’ll examine several verses from the gospels to gain insight into Jesus' perspective on the Old Testament scriptures, helping us grow toward a Christ-centered view of the Bible. Come ready to be equipped and encouraged by Jesus’ estimation of the truth, power, and significance of the Old Testament scriptures.

Week 26 of "1 Peter: A Holy People"; 1 Peter 2:10 We are now God's people who have received mercy that we might be a holy people. -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 13 of "Crafted by Grace: Peter’s Journey in Discipleship"; 1 Peter 5:5-7 -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 12 of "Crafted by Grace: Peter’s Journey in Discipleship"; Acts 2:14-41 -------------------------------------- Peter faithfully preaches the gospel in Jerusalem by communicating its context, content, and consequences, resulting in 3000 people being added to the church. -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 11 of "Crafted by Grace: Peter’s Journey in Discipleship"; John 21:15-19 -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 10 of "Crafted by Grace: Peter’s Journey in Discipleship"; Galatians 2:11–16 -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 9 of "Crafted by Grace: Peter’s Journey in Discipleship"; Acts 4:23-37 -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 8 of "Crafted by Grace: Peter’s Journey in Discipleship"; Mark 14:26-31 -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 7 of "Crafted by Grace: Peter’s Journey in Discipleship"; Matthew 16:16-26 -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 6 of "Crafted by Grace: Peter’s Journey in Discipleship"; Matthew 16:13-20 -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 5 of "Crafted by Grace: Peter’s Journey in Discipleship"; Acts 4:1-22 -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 4 of "Crafted by Grace: Peter’s Journey in Discipleship"; Luke 22:54-62 -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

John 6:60-69

Week 2 of "Crafted by Grace: Peter’s Journey in Discipleship"; Luke 5:1-11 Jesus meets Simon Peter in his deep sense of fear and unworthiness and calls him into a life of discipleship. He does the same for all Christians. -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 1 of "The Clarity of Peter"; Acts 14:24-15:12 Peter provides necessary clarity for the church in Jerusalem and Antioch by speaking directly about the issue and refusing to compromise -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 25 of "1 Peter: A Holy People"; 1 Peter 2:8-10 -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 24 of "1 Peter: A Holy People"; 1 Peter 2:6-8 The world will try to make those who believe in Jesus feel shame, but our sense of honor comes from God. -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 23 of "1 Peter: A Holy People"; 1 Peter 2:4-6, Part 3 With Jesus as the cornerstone, we are like living stones that are being brought together in order to be a spiritual house for God's presence. -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 22 of "1 Peter: A Holy People"; 1 Peter 2:4-6, Part 2 With Jesus as the cornerstone, we are like living stones that are being brought together in order to be a spiritual house for God's presence. -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 21 of "1 Peter: A Holy People"; 1 Peter 2:4-6, part 1 Jesus is the living cornerstone of the church who is rejected by men but chosen and precious to God -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Resurrection Sunday; 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 We all face adversity and affliction of some kind. Some afflictions are far more intense than others, resulting in various levels of distress. We can set our hope on God because He has proven His power in raising Jesus from the dead. -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Palm Sunday; Luke 19:28-44 Jesus' purpose in riding into Jerusalem on a donkey was to make public his claim to be their Messiah and King in fulfillment of OT prophecy. His entrance, however, was met with varying responses. -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 20 of "1 Peter: A Holy Calling"; 1 Peter 2:2-3 -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 19 of "1 Peter: A Holy Calling"; 1 Peter 1:22-2:1, part 2 -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

Week 18 of "1 Peter: A Holy Calling"; 1 Peter 1:22-2:1, part 1 -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org

1 Peter 1:20-21

1 Peter 1:18-19, part 2

1 Peter 1:18-19, part 1

1 Peter 1:17

1 Peter 1:14-16 Part 2

1 Peter 1:14-16 Part 1

1 Peter 1:13 Part 3

1 Peter 1:13, part 2

1 Peter 1:13, part 1

1 Peter 1:10-12 Part 2

1 Peter 1:10-12

Deuteronomy 6:4–9

Luke 2:8-21

John 3:16

Psalm 130

Isaiah 8:11-9:2

We, as Elect Exiles, because we have genuine faith in Christ, by whose death and resurrection we were born again, and are being guarded by God's power, have joy in the glory God1 Peter 1:8-9

We, as Elect Exiles, will be tested by fiery trials so that the genuineness of our faith will be revealed. But once we pass the test, it will result in praise.1 Peter 1:6-7