Sermons on 1 Peter
Great church fights … So far A problem of unity. … Phil 1:27, live lives worthy of their citizenship in the gospel. Phil 2:3, “do nothing out of selfish ambition and vain conceit. Rather in humility we are to consider the needs of others above ourselves, not looking to our own interests but each of you to the interests of others” verse…
To church leaders a) Be willing shepherds (not under compulsion) …the difference between ‘a leader of a church’ and ‘a shepherd of God’s people’. …the sheep belong to God not to them. … to be vigilant for things that will attack God’s sheep. b) Be eager to Serve (not after shameful gain) … you should not be in it for the money.…