The devil is an adversary who prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. How can we remain unappetizing to a predator like this? Peter concludes his letter by giving us direction on how to stand strong against a defeated devil. The “Who Am I?” list referenced in the sermon is available below. 1 Peter 5:6-14 6 Humble yourselves, …
1 Peter 5:1-5 A Flock that Pleases the Chief Shepherd
As we step back into 1 Peter, we receive a prescription from the Apostle that will help cure us from the “fallout of suffering” and make us to be a flock that pleases our Chief Shepherd. 1 Peter 5:1-5 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a …
1 Peter 4:12-19 What a Christian Dad Needs to Tell His Kids
In light of the return of Christ, what must Christian dads tell their kids? Pastor Daniel navigates through this section of 1 Peter and shows us what is most important. 1 Peter 4:12-19 12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you …
1 Peter 4:7-11 How to Navigate the End Times
In light of the fact that Jesus is coming again, we are instructed to conduct ourselves in such a way so as to bring glory to God. The question is, “What are those instructions?” In this text Peter gives us clear directions to help us glorify God while we wait for Christ’s return. 1 Peter 4:7-11 7 The end of all …
1 Peter 4:1-6 Living Out the Will of God
What does it mean to live according to God’s will? How can we do this each and every day? This message from 1 Peter gives us an understanding of how to answer these two questions. 1 Peter 4:1-6 4 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so …
1 Peter 3:18-22 Making Sense of Christ’s Sufferings
Why did Jesus die? This is a question we must answer. Peter gives us direction that helps us understand the truth behind the work of Christ on the cross. 1 Peter 3:18-22 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, 19 in which he …
1 Peter 3:8-17 The Hope-Filled Life if an Exile
If the church is going to fulfill the Great Commission, we must be aware of the dangers that can keep us from accomplishing that task. A life that is saturated with hope in the gospel is our first step on the right track. 1 Peter 3:8-17 8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do …
1 Peter 3:1-7 Exiles and Their Marriages
What difference does Jesus make in our marriages? Peter tells us that everything changes when Jesus impacts our homes. 1 Peter 3:1-7 3 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct. 3 Do not let your adorning …
1 Peter 2:18-25 Exiles and their Work
How do you handle a boss at work who treats you unjustly? God has an action plan for you to follow. And this plan involves something far more significant than just getting through your day. It involves the reshaping of you are. 1 Peter 2:18-25 18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and …
1 Peter 2:9-12 Do what You Do because You Are what You Are
How is our identity in Christ related to the way that we live and act and serve? Is it possible to be a Christian, yet have your identity wrapped up in something that is very much non-Christian? If our identity has drifted away from Christ, how do we come back? Pastor Eric walks us through this section of Scripture to …
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