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1 Peter
Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. Chosen And Scattered
Contributed on Jun 8, 2026
Peter tells us that we are God’s chosen people, but we are currently living as foreigners in a world not meant for us.
Chosen and Scattered Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction 1. “This world is not my home; I'm just a passing through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue; The angels beckon me from heaven's open door, And I can't feel at home in this world anymore.” (Albert Brumley). 2. Peter ...read more
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2. A Heavenly Inheritance
Contributed on Jun 8, 2026
Peter is writing to believers who are scattered, pressured, and facing trials. Yet he does not begin by focusing on their problems. He begins by focusing on God's mercy. Before he addresses their suffering, he reminds them of their heavenly inheritance.
A Heavenly Inheritance Text: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Introduction 1. The opening words of Peter's letter burst with praise: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!" 2. Peter is writing to believers who are scattered, pressured, and facing trials. Yet he does not begin by ...read more
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3. A Call To Holy Living
Contributed on Jun 18, 2026
We have to live in a way that glorifies God and is an example to all we encounter.
A Call to Holiness Text: 1 Peter 1:13-21 Introduction 1. “The essential part of Christian holiness is giving the heart wholly to God.” (John Wesley). 2. In the previous section to his letter, Peter tells his readers that they had an eternal inheritance that was being kept for them by God the ...read more
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4. The Living Word Of God
Contributed on Jul 2, 2026
If we are going to pursue holiness we need to make the Word of God a major part of our daily lives.
The Living Word of God Text: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 Introduction 1. “Knowing about God is crucially important for the living of our lives... Disregard the study of God, and you sentence yourself to stumble and blunder through life blindfolded, as it were, with no sense of direction and no understanding ...read more
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5. Living Stones For God's House
Contributed on Jul 2, 2026
Peter was writing to a church that was living as outsiders in their community. However, instead of allowing them to wallow in despair, he reminded them who they are in Christ and what Christ had called them to do.
Living Stones for God’s House Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12 Introduction 1. “We are Christians because we find our identity, life, and purpose in Christ. We are evangelical because we believe the gospel and esteem it as the great central truth of God’s revelation to men.” — Paul Washer 2. Peter was writing ...read more