Sermons About 1-peter
Working like Christians by Suffering Like Jesus
Our jobs can be tremendous sources of frustration for us. They can also be tremendous tools of growing in Christ. They are places where we can show forth the glory of Christ and the gospel to a captive audience. Today, in 1 Peter, Peter tells us how to work like a Christian, even when the job is hard. He shows us how to live the gospel in a way that honors our Savior. By suffering like Christ, we can work like Christians and see the fruit of the gospel being grown in our lives.
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Hope - 1 Peter 1:13-16
"Hope" and "change" are longings in every human heart, but so often, what we put our hope in fails and disappoints us. This week, we look at 1 Peter chapter 1 and see that because Jesus promises grace, we must put our hope in him.
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Marks of a Gospel-Centered Community
"8Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10For "Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit; 11let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. 12For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." 13Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil." 1 Peter 3:8-17
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An Attitude Of Gratitude: A Four Step Stress Management Program
An Attitude of Gratitude A Four-Step Stress Management Strategy Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Step One: Worry About Nothing Do not be anxious about anything . . . v. 6a Do not fret or have any anxiety . . . (amplified) Research on Worry: % never happen % concern the past % needless about health % insignificant/petty issues % legitimate concerns “Therefore day has enough trouble of its own.†Matthew 6:34 Insight: In order to relieve stress live one day at a time. Step Two: Pray About Everything . . . but in everything, by prayer and petition, God. V. 6b Petition: Specific and detailed request. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 concern. Step Three: Thank God for All Things . . . but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, God. V. 6b will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Insight: There is always something to be grateful for. Step Four: Think About the Right Things admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—As a man thinks in his heart, so he is. Proverbs 23:7 Insight: Whatever I think about is what I am becoming THE RESULTS: Experience the peace of God And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, and your minds in Christ Jesus. V. 7 And the peace of God will be with you. V. 9b
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Living on Earth as Citizens of Heaven
Since we as Christians are sojourners and exiles on this earth, we need have different priorities. In today's sermon Elliot encourages us to be excellent in all things for the ever-watching "Gentiles" who surround us, and to do all as to please the heart of God.
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Love One Another Deeply
We are all people in desperate need of help. How does the gospel call us into a community of love, an intentionally-intrusive, cross-centered, grace-driven, redemptive community?
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It's Your Serve!
Every believer is gifted to serve the body of Christ. How do I discover my spiritual gifts
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Unfading Joy
This week we looked at the idea of hope, and we contrasted the world's definition with the Biblical definition. We also examined the role that hope plays in the life of a Christ follower.
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Election
This week Pastor Kevin examined the doctrine of election and what it means to live as an elect exile in this world.
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Fear Not
This message deals with handling your fears. How to have a God centered focus when facing our fears
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