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.…
Why do Christians face tough times, persecution or suffering? 1 Peter 1:7, “so that the proven genuineness of your faith, of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire, may result on praise, glory and honour when Jesus Christ is revealed” Persecution of Christians in the world today… How would you feel if you were arrested for following Jesus?…
1 Peter so far the great hope we have as God’s people. … an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade 1 Peter 2:24, “he himself bore our sins in his body on the cross so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness.” The Christian life involves suffering “Therefore since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourself with…
What does it mean to BE a Christian? God’s good gifts of A new life, a new identity, in Christ A promise of a hope for the future Partnership with and in the Church • Looking inward … what should a Christian community look like? Be like minded Be sympathetic Love one another … with compassion & humility • Looking outward ……
1 Peter 3:1-7 – Husbands and Wives Monnica’s & Patricius …397 BC 1 Peter 3 – Used to the great strengthening– Used to destroy What these verses are NOT saying … do not allow your husband to force you to do something that is illegal … do not allow your husband to force you to do something immoral … do not allow…