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  • Pain, Perseverance, And Pure Joy - James 1:2-4 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 13, 2020
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     | 6,355 views

    When James commands us to consider it pure joy when we suffer, does that mean we are to pretend we are happy when we aren’t?

    James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Introduction: Perseverance Years ago ...read more

  • From Trials To Wisdom - James 1:4-6 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 20, 2020
     | 4,483 views

    Exactly how does suffering produce perseverance?

    James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must ...read more

  • Deadly Desires And The Glory Of God - 1 Peter 2:11-12 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 13, 2024
     | 451 views

    We were chosen and exalted for the purpose of showing God’s excellencies, which requires holiness

    1 Peter 2:11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the gentiles that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. ...read more

  • Knowing God - 2 Peter 1:3b Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 15, 2024
     | 501 views

    We know knowledge of God is important, but what does it mean, exactly, to know an invisible being in a way that goes beyond knowing about him?

    2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those equal to us in the faith they have received in the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 his divine power has given us ...read more

  • Come Out From Among Them - 1 Peter 2:12 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 17, 2024
     | 654 views

    What did Jesus mean by being in the world but not of the world?

    1 Peter 2:11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the gentiles that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. ...read more

  • The Politics Of Praise - 1 Peter 2:13-17 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 18, 2024
     | 541 views

    Your placement in the world’s authority structure is a good thing – God’s perfect design. This message will help you appreciate the blessing of your earthly authorities.

    1 Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15 For it is God's will that by doing good you ...read more

  • Oh God, Why? - 1 Peter 2:19 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 21, 2024
     | 436 views

    Job responded to horrible suffering with worship. How could you learn to respond like that?

    Thursday evening after I put the finishing touches on my sermon, I went out for a walk with all the prayer cards to pray for you all, and about ten minutes into my walk I received the most painful phone call I have ever received. One of the dear sisters in our church went to be with Jesus at age ...read more

  • That’s Not Fair! - 1 Peter 2:18-19 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 22, 2024
     | 356 views

    Why doesn't the Bible condemn slavery?

    1 Peter 2:18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. 20 But how is it to your credit if ...read more

  • Suffering In His Steps - 1 Peter 2:20-21 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 22, 2024
     | 327 views

    Our calling was to follow Jesus, and His steps lead through undeserved suffering. Abuse is not a glitch in God’s plan that ruins your life. It is your calling.

    1 Peter 2:18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. 20 But how is it to your credit if ...read more

  • Here Lord: Take It! - 1 Peter 2:21-25 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 27, 2024
     | 923 views

    Peter describes Jesus’ example not from his own memory but from Isaiah 53. Scripture is more powerful than eye-witness testimony.

    1 Peter 2:21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 22 "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." 23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no ...read more

  • Beauty Tips: How To Attract A Man To God - 1 Peter 3:1-3 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 30, 2024
     | 357 views

    Peter teaches women how to use female beauty to win a man, not to her, but to Christ.

    1 Peter 3:1 Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2 when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as ...read more

  • Spiritually Extravagant - 1 Peter 3:1-6 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 30, 2024
     | 543 views

    Submission is not blind agreement or passive acceptance or subservience, nor is it demeaning. It is taking your God-ordained place in the home, which brings honor to both your husband and you.

    1 Peter 3:1 Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2 when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as ...read more

  • Honor Your Wife - 1 Peter 3:7 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 7, 2025
     | 764 views

    Strive to understand your wife, especially areas of weakness. She is more sensitive, which makes her more vulnerable to pain. LISTEN to her and understand what it is like for her. And honor her status as a fellow heir of salvation. This will result in unhindered prayer.

    1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way live with your wives according to knowledge as a weaker, feminine vessel, showing honor as also coheirs of the grace of life so that nothing will hinder your prayers. Introduction There is a movie titled “What Women Want,” and the main character of that ...read more

  • I’d Like To Teach God’s People To Sing… - 1 Peter 3:8a Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 7, 2025
     | 348 views

    This section is on how to handle mistreatment within the church.

    1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 10 For, "Whoever would ...read more

  • Have A Good Day - 1 Peter 3:8-11a Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 7, 2025
     | 411 views

    What to do when someone destroys harmony within the church.

    1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 10 For, "Whoever would ...read more