1 Peter 1:13-25 – Where is your hope? … founded on the reality of past events. … that looks forward to being with God in heaven for all eternity. Because of the hope that you have Verse 13 … how we should live because of the hope that we have. …four big differences that following Jesus should make to the way we…
Sermons on 1 Peter (Page 2)
1 Peter 1:1-12 – Living Hope What defines you? What is it that gives you your identity? Our better identity 1 Peter 1:1 … God’s elect people. Qu: If you follow Jesus, is your primary identity found in the fact you have been chosen by God to be his? Qu: What would your life begin to look like if you found your…
How important is it ….? 1) Using my money to promote the gospel A warning … “Is gospel work ever hampered by a lack of funds?” Mat 10:5-10 1 Cor 9:13-14 Romans 15:24 1 Cor 16:6 , Titus 3:13 Do we see ourselves in some sort of gospel partnership whereby we can use our money to equip gospel proclaimers? How much should…
How seriously do you take following Jesus? Should we expect opposition from our world? The world will hate you. Verse 18 …if you remain in Jesus Verse 19… we can belong to Jesus… or we can belong to the world They claim to follow God but they hate Jesus John 16:1-4 … from those who claim to be followers of God. They…
Does the gospel only affect our eternity? Romans 13:1- We must submit ourselves to the governing authorities For there is no authority except that which God has established Verse 2- If we rebel against the ruling authorities then we are rebelling against what God has instituted. You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above.…
What the word of God says about hospitality. … “loving strangers” Hospitality in the OT … aliens and strangers in the land Good examples 1 Kings 17 … widow of Zarephath 2 King 4 – Shunammite lady and her husband Hospitality limited eg: King Solomon = Openness with boundaries Hospitality in the NT Jesus is the guest of people … Hospitality is…
Stress relief? What would be your ideal plan of relaxation? Is relaxation a good thing? One day in seven How do we go about relaxing? Slow down … Psalm 46:10 – “Be still and know that I am God” … BUT don’t opt out. … extended time … unfrustrated, idle time to meditate 1) Relaxation via Meditation Meditation … a sustained ……
Intro: We are here to say thankyou 1. New birth 2. Living Hope 3. A Great inheritance 4. A Panadol free existence Conclusion: Rejoice with me, trust in Jesus
World’s worst Job An awkward situation Why did he do it? 1) Humility and Service John 13:12-16 “When he had finished washing their feet he put on his clothes and returned to his place.” Do you understand what I have done for you? he asked them. “You call me teacher and Lord, and rightly so for that is what I am. Now…