DIFFERENT CITIZENSHIP

What does it look like to follow Jesus in a world where you don’t quite fit? In DIFFERENT CITIZENSHIP, Pastor Kendall Hicks continues our series through 1 Peter with a challenging look at 1 Peter 2:11–17. Peter calls followers of Jesus “temporary residents and foreigners.” We live here—but this isn’t ultimately home. And that means following Jesus will sometimes make us feel like misfits in the culture around us. But Christians aren’t called to retreat from the world, conform to it, or rage against it. We’re called to live differently in a way that points people to Jesus. In this message: → Embrace the misfit life → Live to influence, not to incense → Respect everyone → Love the family of believers → Fear God → Respect those in authority while remembering where our ultimate allegiance belongs The king gets my respect. But God gets my allegiance. If you’ve ever wrestled with how Christians should respond to culture, politics, authority, or people whose beliefs and lifestyles are very different from your own, this message offers a practical biblical framework for living faithfully without losing your witness. 📍 The Carpenter’s Church | Anderson, SC 🕙 Sundays | 10:00 AM ☕ Café | 9:30–10:00 AM Clear Truth. Bold Worship. Real People. We Build Lives. 👍 Like this message if it encouraged or challenged you. 💬 Comment and tell us what stood out to you. 🔔 Subscribe for more biblical teaching and weekly messages from The Carpenter’s Church. ↗️ Share this message with someone who needs it. #DifferentCitizenship #1Peter #1Peter2 #ChristianLiving #FollowingJesus #FaithAndCulture #ChristianCitizenship #JesusIsLord #AndersonSC #TheCarpentersChurch