Sermons on 1 Peter
The Power of Openness with God
Being open with God about your negative feelings helps you have power over them. 1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Baptism: A good conscience before God
Our baptism represents a relationship with God that believers are empowered to keep. 1 Peter 3:21 – this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ
Baptism: A good conscience before God
Our baptism represents a relationship with God that believers are empowered to keep. 1 Peter 3:21 – and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Gaining God’s Favor through Our Humility
The pain and cost of humility is worth God’s favor. 1 Peter 5:5 – “In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
Jesus is Our Only Hope
The resurrection of Jesus Christ gives us reason to put all our hope in the return of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:13 – So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.
#1-God’s Expectations about Suffering
Do not resent suffering, but rejoice in suffering. 1 Peter 4:12-13 – Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all…
Spiritual Freedom #2: Satan’s Power is Lies
Satan’s only power is a lie, so the only weapon you need is the truth. – 1 Peter 5:9 – Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are.
Spiritual Freedom #1: Your Great Enemy the Devil
You have a powerful and cruel enemy who is working around you and in you to destroy your life 1 Peter 5:8 – Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
#3-Pursuing Peace
Agape love is necessary. When liking ends, love begins. Eph 2:3-5; 1 Pet 4:7-8 The Importance of Forgiveness