Honorable Witness in a Hostile World (1 Peter 2:11-25)

What does it look like to represent Jesus when the world is against you? In his message, Steve Van Denend tackles that question by exploring what it means to submit to authority and respond to unfair treatment with grace, just like Jesus. You'll be challenged to let your daily choices shine a light that leads people to faith, even in tough situations. So if you want to know how to honor God no matter what's going on around you, this one's definitely worth a listen.

This message was broadcast on Sunday, May 19, 2024. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com.

Grow Up (1 Peter 2:1-10)

What does it mean to grow up in your faith? This message from Steve Van Denend explores 1 Peter 2:1-10, challenging believers to rid themselves of sinful attitudes, crave God's Word, and be built up together in God's family. By embracing our true identity in Christ and living out our purpose to proclaim God's excellencies, we can grow up into the fullness of life God has for us.

This message was broadcast on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com.

The Other Side of Easter (1 Peter 1:13-25)

What does it mean to truly live as a Christian beyond just the celebration of Easter? This engaging sermon seeks to answer that question and challenge believers to step into the fullness of their new life in Christ. Through exploring the book of 1 Peter, pastor Neil Schori urges listeners to remember their identity, honor God's holiness, and pour themselves out in love - living beyond the Easter celebration and into the calling of their redeemed identity each day. Examining the Bible, believers are equipped to set their hope firmly in Jesus and perseveringly face life's difficulties empowered by their resurrection faith.

This message was broadcast on Sunday, April 21, 2024. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com.

Hope, Suffering & Glory (1 Peter 1:1-12)

Pastor Steve Van Denend kicks off a new sermon series in 1 Peter with a message about resurrection hope found in Jesus. He encourages believers facing hostility to remember they are chosen by God and their lives should reflect their heavenly identity. Van Denend discusses how trials refine believers' faith and how God uses suffering to deepen love for Him. He emphasizes orienting hope around future glory with Jesus rather than earthly things. The sermon encourages listening to God's word for instruction, correction and hope during difficult times, looking forward to eternity with God. This message was broadcast on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections.

Freed from Sin, Saved for Life: The Hope of Easter

In this Easter Sunday message, Pastor Neil Schori explores the significance of Jesus' resurrection and what it means to be saved through faith in Him. He discusses how salvation saves believers from sin and death, and gives them a new identity and life in Christ. Schori emphasizes that Christians are saved not just for heaven, but to experience redemption and to do good works that demonstrate God's change in them. The overarching theme is that true salvation transforms who we are at our core and empowers us to live distinctly for God and share the gospel with others. This message was broadcast on Sunday, March 31, 2024. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections. 199

Palm Sunday and the Promise of Malachi (Malachi 4:4-6)

Pastor Neil Schori explores how the book of Malachi bridges the gap between the Old and New Testament, and prophetically previews Palm Sunday. This message was broadcast on Sunday, March 24, 2024. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections. 198

How Have We Spoken Against You?

Steven Van Denend continues our walk through the book of Malachi. How does the Lord respond when His people ask, how have we spoken against you? This message was broadcast on Sunday, March 17, 2024. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections. 197