Is Faith Really Worth It? - Against The Current: 1 Peter Series (Nathan Holland)

In the fifth message of the series, Nathan addresses the inevitable friction that occurs when believers choose to step away from the "wild and destructive" currents of godless culture, noting that former friends are often surprised and resort to slander. Rather than giving in to this relational pressure, the church is challenged to live intentionally for the will of God with an urgent focus, knowing that the end of all things is near. Nathan unpacks three vital commands for navigating this cultural tension: being earnest and disciplined in prayer, maintaining deep and unconditional love for one another to cover a multitude of sins, and faithfully using our diverse spiritual gifts—whether speaking or serving—to glorify God through Jesus Christ. Ultimately, he reminds the community that suffering as a Christian is not a sign of shame or abandonment, but a refining process before a sovereign God; therefore, when the cultural pushback is strong, we can confidently commit our souls to a faithful Creator and continue doing good.

1 Peter 4:1–19; Romans 12:13; Revelation 21.