Sermons About Peter
A Case of Corporate Honor (I Peter 2 4-10) 3-22-09
As they suffered under slander and intimidation, Peter reminds his readers that they are, because of Christ, the people of God's eternal purposes.
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Conflict and Community: Saying No About God
As Peter’s faith crumbles under social and religious pressure, he denies Jesus three times and he invites us to ask ourselves, how do we respond when we fail God or other people? How do we learn the balance between not denying our new identity in Jesus and not becoming overbearing or insensitive to others with regards to matters of faith?
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Pure Spiritual Milk (I Peter 2 1-3)
If they are to grow in God's salvation, Peter's audience must put away the rotten milk of sin and self, and long for the pure milk of Christ's goodness that they have already tasted in grace.
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LOOK WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR US! "In Our Daily Lives, in Salvation History, and thru the Person of Jesus Christ (Mark 14:12-31) 03-08-09
INTRODUCTION (see expanded introduction below). GOD IS WORKING IN OUR DAILY LIVES: --->The Passover Preparations (vs12-16): Jesus Reigns and Provides for Us; Look for Christ in Everyday Life. ---> A Friend’s Betrayal Foretold (vs17-21): Jesus Befriends Sinners; Love (& Worship) Jesus as the Man of Sorrows (Is 53:3). GOD IS WORKING IN SALVATION HISTORY: --->The Lord’s Supper (vs22-25) (see notes under the introduction): Jesus is Our Passover Lamb (our Savior); Proclaim His Coming Kingdom (thru the Gospel). ---> The “Scattering” Foretold (vs26-31): Jesus Purifies His Sheep (Zec 13:7-9); Trust in the Shepherd: not in “Self”. [EXPANDED INTRODUCTION: Salvation History: --->Highlights of the Passover & the Lord’s Supper; --->The Passover & the Exodus: (see Exodus 11-14); --->The Four Cups of the Jewish Passover: (based on Ex 6:6-8; esv) 1. I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians. 2. I will deliver you from slavery. 3. will redeem you with an outstretched arm and acts of judgment. 4. I will take you to be my people and I will be your God. ---> Comparing* the Passover Celebration and the Lord’s Supper: The Passover for the Jews looks back to the Exodus and forward to Salvation (God taking them to be His people in the promise land). The Lord’s Supper for Christians looks back to the Cross and forward to the 2nd Coming (God dwelling with His people - as our God and we as His people in eternal glory). *(Revised/adapted from Mark by David Garland; NIVAC; pg 533)].
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An Inspiring Example Part 2
The fervent prayer of the church was answered with a new refreshing of he Holy Spirit’s power. The church that depends upon believing prayer will know the blessing of the Holy Spirit in its ministry.
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New Love in the Same Old Place
The new work God has done in us , through His living and abiding word, enables us to love one another in a new way, free of the world's fears, failures, and foolish pursuits.
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Kingdom Confession
The King and His Kingdom, Pt 8: In this sermon we see who Jesus is and what it means to follow him as he clearly describes the cost of being his disciple.
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An Inspiring Example
The fervent prayer of the church was answered with a new refreshing of he Holy Spirit’s power. The church that depends upon believing prayer will know the blessing of the Holy Spirit in its ministry
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