Double-check Your Character Growth (2 Peter 1:5-11)

2 Peter: Double-check
Written By Pastor John Toone

In this sermon we'll look at the character qualities that should be growing and increasing in the lives of genuine believers from 2 Peter 1:5-11.

As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself:

"Does my life reflect these qualities?" "If not, why not?"

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Pastor John Toone

Pastor John Toone had served as East Shore’s Associate Pastor from June 2014 until his appointment as Senior Pastor in September 2020. 

John’s passion is to glorify God and see His Word transform lives into the image of Christ, by the Holy Spirit’s power, in fulfillment of the Great Commission. He enjoys spending time with his family, talking about the Bible and theology, reading, watching movies, and cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles!

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