Hope City Church Savannah
Relationships Made Simple
Embark on a soulful journey this February with our teaching series, “Relationships Made Simple.” Dive into the spiritual essence of love, friendship, and family dynamics as we explore biblical and practical insights, engage in heartfelt discussions, and draw transformative lessons that simplify the sacred art of building meaningful connections. Join us on this month-long spiritual exploration, where we seek simplicity, joy, and divine wisdom to elevate and enrich our relationships. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience spiritual growth and transformation in your relationships!
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Hope City Church Savannah
11 Gateway Blvd S, Savannah, GA 31419, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 9:45 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM
Relationships Made Simple Series
Part 2: Forged Under Pressure
Peter Broke Under the Pressure
(Luke 22:54-62) - 54 Then seizing him, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance. 55 And when some there had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them. 56 A servant girl saw him seated there in the firelight. She looked closely at him and said, “This man was with him.” 57 But he denied it. “Woman, I don’t know him,” he said.
58 A little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.”
“Man, I am not!” Peter replied. 59 About an hour later another asserted, “Certainly this fellow was with him, for he is a Galilean.” 60 Peter replied, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed. 61 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” 62 And he went outside and wept bitterly.
How Did Peter succumb to the Pressure?
· Fear.
· Absence of Trust
· He forgot about past victories
"Pressure isn't a weight that crushes us; it's
the environment where diamonds of resilience,
patience, and love are formed."
(James 5:11 (NIV) - "As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy."
(1 Peter 5:10 (NIV) - "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."
Pressure has the power to crush us or to form us.
Four Pillars of Relationship Growth
1. Pressure and Patience (James 5:11)
2. Time and Transformation (1 Peter 5:10)
3. Cutting and Polishing (Proverbs 27:17)
4. Value and Rarity (1 Peter 2:9)
Part 2: Forged Under Pressure
Peter Broke Under the Pressure
(Luke 22:54-62) - 54 Then seizing him, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance. 55 And when some there had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them. 56 A servant girl saw him seated there in the firelight. She looked closely at him and said, “This man was with him.” 57 But he denied it. “Woman, I don’t know him,” he said.
58 A little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.”
“Man, I am not!” Peter replied. 59 About an hour later another asserted, “Certainly this fellow was with him, for he is a Galilean.” 60 Peter replied, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed. 61 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” 62 And he went outside and wept bitterly.
How Did Peter succumb to the Pressure?
· Fear.
· Absence of Trust
· He forgot about past victories
"Pressure isn't a weight that crushes us; it's
the environment where diamonds of resilience,
patience, and love are formed."
(James 5:11 (NIV) - "As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy."
(1 Peter 5:10 (NIV) - "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."
Pressure has the power to crush us or to form us.
Four Pillars of Relationship Growth
1. Pressure and Patience (James 5:11)
2. Time and Transformation (1 Peter 5:10)
3. Cutting and Polishing (Proverbs 27:17)
4. Value and Rarity (1 Peter 2:9)