See Christ in all His beauty. Exalt the King with Todd Friel will ignite your affections, strengthen your devotion, and transform your everyday life for the King of kings.
What Makes Jesus the Most Precious Treasure of All | 1 Peter 2:4–8
Todd Friel explores seven facets of Christ from 1 Peter 2:4–8, revealing why Jesus is the most precious treasure worthy of our trust and devotion.
5 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Why These Sins Are A Threat To Christian Unity | 1 Peter 2:1-3
Todd Friel explains how removing five sins, as commanded in 1 Peter 2:1-3, strengthens Christian unity and character.
28 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Why Churches Die Without This One Component
Todd Friel explains how remembering God's love fuels genuine Christian love for fellow believers, even those with different personalities.
21 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Fear God and You’ll Fear This Much Less | 1 Peter 1:17–21
Todd Friel explores how reverential fear of God reduces fear of the world, strengthening obedience and love for Christ.
14 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Want to Be Happier? Pursue Holiness | 1st Peter 1:13-16
Todd Friel explores how pursuing holiness, not worldly pleasures, unlocks true joy and purpose for Christians.
7 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Why Your Worst Day Is Still Worth Rejoicing Over | 1 Peter 1:10-12
What do you have that Moses, Isaiah, and the Old Testament prophets desperately longed to see? Todd Friel explores the remarkable privilege of knowing Christ on this side of the cross and why Peter reminds suffering Christians not to take their salvation for granted. When you understand just how much God has given you, even your hardest days can become occasions for joy, humility, and steadfast hope.
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31 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Why God Allows Christians to Suffer | 1 Peter 1:6-9
Why would a loving God allow His children to suffer? In this message from 1 Peter 1:6–9, Todd Friel explains Peter's surprising perspective on persecution and trials. Discover how God uses suffering to accomplish far more than we can see—and why understanding His purpose changes the way we endure life's hardest seasons.
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24 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Eternal Promise Every Christian Needs To Remember | 1 Peter 1:3-5
When life is filled with suffering, uncertainty, and disappointment, it's easy to lose sight of what really matters. In this message from 1 Peter 1:3–5, Todd Friel reveals the eternal promise that sustained the early church—and still anchors believers today. Discover why remembering your living hope and eternal inheritance changes the way you face every trial.
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Exalt the King would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners.
If you would like to support Exalt the King we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/
If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
17 Aug 2026
The Forgotten Truth Every Discouraged Christian Needs | 1 Peter 1:1-2
What keeps a Christian steady when culture grows darker and life feels increasingly uncertain? In this message from 1 Peter 1:1–2, Todd Friel reveals the forgotten truth that gave hope to the early church—and still anchors believers today. If you've been feeling discouraged, anxious, or unsettled by the world around you, this sermon will remind you where lasting peace is found.
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Exalt the King would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners.
If you would like to support Exalt the King we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/
If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
10 Aug 2026
The Christian Manifesto for Living in a Hostile World
When Christians face hostility and persecution, our instinct is often to ask what we should do, but 1 Peter confronts us with a deeper question about who we should be. Todd Friel reveals why your holiness, submission, and hope matter when the pressure rises and the world is watching. Learn how God can use even suffering and seemingly mundane obedience to advance the gospel and glorify Christ.
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Exalt the King would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners.
If you would like to support Exalt the King we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/
If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
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What Makes Jesus the Most Precious Treasure of All | 1 Peter 2:4–8
Published 12 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Love that field of study. No, so that we're moved. So that we look at the precious stone and we are staggered by it. And we're never disappointed by it. And we marvel at it and we love it. And what does it do? It affects our heart. It affects our will. It changes the way we walk and talk and sing. It changes everything. I'll go quickly. I came up with 11. It affects your assurance. Your eternity is secure. You got a cornerstone. Okay, Wobbler, Bruce Reed, you got a cornerstone. That's what the Bible tells us. You should have confidence. Your faith, it's not going to crumble because he doesn't. […]
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