A Set Apart People

Originally preached on July 2, 2024.

scripture

1 Peter 1:13-16

Series

Set Apart

summary

The church is a set-apart people in Christ, called to reflect God’s holiness both in identity and in ongoing transformation. Through the Spirit, believers are not only declared holy (positionally) but are being made holy in practice (instrumentally). This growth happens as the church turns continually to God in repentance, renews its mind in the Word, and lives in gospel-shaped community. As we behold Christ together, the Spirit transforms us “from one degree of glory to another,” forming a people who reflect Jesus to the world.

A Set Apart People (1 Peter 1:13-16)

Aaron Halstead

Called to Reflect

Originally preached on July 28, 2024.

scripture

2 Corinthians 3:16-18

Series

Set Apart

summary

In 2 Corinthians 3:16–18, Paul teaches that when someone turns to Christ, the spiritual “veil” is removed, bringing freedom in the Spirit and ongoing transformation into the image of Jesus. As believers behold God’s glory through Christ, the Holy Spirit progressively changes them “from one degree of glory to another,” making the church a community shaped by God’s presence and reflecting Christ’s character in the world.

Called to Reflect (2 Corinthians 3:16-18)

Aaron Halstead

The Truth

Originally preached on August 4, 2024.

scripture

John 17:15-19

Series

Set Apart

summary

In John 17, Jesus prays that his followers would be protected from evil, sanctified in the truth of God’s Word, and sent into the world to continue his mission. The sermon emphasizes that the church’s holiness is rooted in God’s holiness and formed through Scripture, the Spirit, and the gospel, shaping believers to reflect God’s character by rejecting evil, standing in truth, and living as a visible witness of God’s justice and grace in the world.

The Truth (John 17:15-19)

Aaron Halstead