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1 Peter 5:8-14 – Stand Firm in God’s Grace

Stand firm in your faith by knowledgeably resisting Satan and trusting God (vs. 8-11) Remain vigilant and resist because he seeks to destroy our faith (vs. 8-9) Trust in God’s deliverance and dominion (vs. 10-11) Stand firm in the grace and Word of God (vs. 12) Stand firm in peace with the diverse and united…

Posted in Sermonsby Alan DentonMarch 17, 2019

1 Peter 5:6-7 – Final Instructions

Humble yourself before God. (vs. 6) Result: We will be exalted by God on the last day. Cast your burden and worries on God. (vs. 7) Reason: God cares for you.

Posted in Sermonsby Alan DentonMarch 10, 2019

1 Peter 5:1-5 – Shepherds and Sheep: Serving and Submitting

Main Idea: Because Jesus is our Chief Shepherd, we should all willingly and humbly serve each other in love.   Because Jesus was Peter’s Chief Shepherd, Peter could relate to and exhort other elders (v. 1). Because Jesus is their Chief Shepherd, elders should willingly and humbly serve the church (v. 2-3). Because Jesus is…

Posted in Sermonsby mereagencyMarch 3, 2019

1 Peter 4:12-19 – Suffer Like Christ

1. REJOICE KNOWLEDGEABLY IN YOUR SUFFERING FOR CHRIST. (VS. 12-14) LIE WE’VE BOUGHT INTO NUMBER 1: SUFFERING IS A SURPRISE AND MEANS YOU’RE ABANDONED BY GOD. A. SUFFERING IS EXPECTED. (VS. 12) B. REJOICE: SUFFERING IDENTIFIES YOU WITH CHRIST ETERNALLY. (VS. 13) C. REJOICE: SUFFERING IS BLESSING. (VS. 14) 2. MAKE SURE YOUR SUFFERING IS FOR…

Posted in Sermonsby Alan DentonFebruary 24, 2019