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1 Peter
Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001 (message contributor)
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1. Christ's Example In Suffering
Contributed on Apr 14, 2001
Gaining strength through Christ’s example
Christ’s Example in Suffering I Peter 2:18-25 Today we will be taking a look at Christ’s example in suffering using the backdrop relationships of servants and masters. Now you may be thinking that we don’t have servant/master relationships these days, but I want you to think in terms of ...read more
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2. Respect For Authority
Contributed on Apr 14, 2001
We respect earthly authorities out of our love for God
Respect for Authority 1 Peter 2:13-17 Today we are going to talk about respect for earthly authority. Who are some earthly authorities? The President, Governor, Police Officers, Military Officers, etc... God’s word give us direction for our relationship with these authority figures. We ...read more
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3. True Hope
Contributed on Apr 14, 2001
Jesus is our true hope...the good news for all men.
True Hope I Peter 1:1-12 Have I got great news for you! Jesus has risen! You now have new life. What does that mean to you? You are no longer bound. No longer bound to sin, guilt, shame, failure, worry, anxiety just to name a few. Each day is a new adventure. With God directing your ...read more
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4. Suffering For Doing Good
Contributed on Apr 14, 2001
Suffering for the sake of righteousness.
Suffering For Doing Good 1 Peter 3:8-22 Today we will be looking at suffering for doing good. As we continue our series of sermons on 1 Peter we will look at how to endure unjust suffering. We are first of all exhorted to be of one mind. As the body of Christ we should all conform to ...read more
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5. Chosen To Live A Holy Life
Contributed on Apr 14, 2001
You have been chosen by God for a holy life.
Chosen to Live a Holy Life I Peter 1:13-25 I. Straighten up!!!! A. Our hope rests in God 1. his kindness will be revealed in Christ Jesus 2. put your hope in nothing else B. obedient children 1. live as you ought to a. by what you have been taught b. by what you ...read more
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6. Living Stone
Contributed on Apr 14, 2001
Jesus is the Living Stone.
Living Stone 1 Peter 2:1-12 I. Nourishment A. Get rid of unhealthy things - strip them off like soiled clothes 1. malous 2. deception 3. hypocrisy 4. jealousy 5. backstabbing B. The healthy things 1. Pure spiritual milk a. crave - a natural, instinctive ...read more
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7. Living For God
Contributed on Apr 21, 2001
Adopt the mindset of Christ to daily live for God.
Living For God 1 Peter 4:1-11 Has anyone ever heard the phrase "Attitude is everything?" Today we are going to look at that thought from the standpoint of standing firm in our obedience to God. The greatest example of Godly mindset was our Lord Jesus. Jesus had a steadfast mindset. He ...read more
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8. Suffering For God
Contributed on May 9, 2001
The honor of suffering for God.
Suffering for Being A Christian 1 Peter 4:12-19 Have you ever watched a fire walker? Looks painful doesn’t it? But that is how the Bible describes the suffering and persecution that we at times must face because of our faith in Jesus. Let’s spend some time this morning talking about being ...read more