Sharing your faith can feel intimidating. Many of us worry we won't have the right words or the answers to difficult questions. But in this encouraging message from 1 Peter 3:13–15, Pastor Justin Larkin reminds us that God isn't asking us to be Bible scholars—He's asking us to be faithful witnesses.

Peter wrote to Christians who were misunderstood, criticized, and even persecuted because of their faith. Instead of responding with fear or anger, he challenged them to continue doing good, honor Christ as Lord, and always be ready to explain the hope they have in Jesus. That same challenge is for us today.

In this sermon, you'll discover how to overcome the fear of what others think, why Jesus' authority is greater than people's opinions, and why your personal story of hope is more powerful than having every theological  ...