Resources in 1 Peter: Hope in a World That’s Not Our Home – Encounter
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 SermonsMarch 17, 20191 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 SermonsMarch 10, 20191 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 SermonsMarch 3, 20191 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 SermonsFebruary 24, 2019