Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Making the most of the time (1) Think like Jesus Look back at what Jesus did on the cross Finish with sin Living like this will mean suffering (2) Understand that everything is about to be wrapped up …
Sermons on 1 Peter
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Intro: “I could never do that” A Caution: GIGO, ChatGPT & “Odd“ Passages 1 — (v8-14) Doing what doesn’t come naturally. 2 — (vv15-22) What the heart loves, the Will chooses. Conclusion: A change of Heart.
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. A dirty word?? The key to being strangers in a strange land: Shine out the goodness of your homeland (v. 11-12) One beautiful way to do that: Submit yourselves (2:13-20; 3:1-7) to every human authority for the Lord’s sake so that God would be…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. We are strangers in a strange land. But what now? We are becoming a Holy Priesthood called to offer spiritual sacrifices. Jesus is our cornerstone. The Word of the Lord endures forever, the Love of the Lord endures forever. We are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. Holier-than-thou? The strange holiness of God’s elect exiles: strains toward a thought-out hope (1:13) is modelled on our holy Father (1:14-16) is purchased by the precious blood of Christ (1:17-21) works itself out in deep love (1:22, 2:1) is fuelled by the living…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline. 1 Who we are in Christ (vs 1-2) 2 What we have in Christ (vs 3-5) 3 The preciousness of faith in Christ (vs 6-9) 4 Our privilege to see the fulfilment of faith (vs 10-12)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Lives that point people to Jesus The ‘Big Idea’ (v 11-12) Living in such a way that we commend the gospel to unbelievers around us. 2. Submitting to Human authorities (v13-17) Submit For the Lord’s sake Doing good What does it mean for us in the 21stCentury? Proper respect…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline What do you want to be when you grow up? Christian vocation Starts with Jesus (v4) How can Jesus be chosen? He is a PRECIOUS living stone (v6 – quoting from Isaiah 28) Jesus value is not based on his popularity Jesus divides people We are a…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline What is the best thing that has ever happened to you? Set your Hope on Future Grace (1:13) Be Holy (1:14-15) Live in Reverent Fear (1 Peter 1:17-21) Love one another Deeply (1:22-2:2) Crave Pure Spiritual milk (2:2) Do you ever feel short-changed by God?
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline What has profoundly shaped your life? A bit of background on 1 Peter The big idea 1 Peter 5:12 “…I have written to you briefly, encouraging and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it” Exiles Scattered (v1) Chosen by God (v2) New birth…