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2 Peter series message 8
Text: II Peter 2:4-10a
Do we think God's judgement on false teachers is idle or asleep? Is the Day of Judgement a man made myth? Consider the fallen angels, Noah's contemporaries, and Sodom and Gomorrah.
Peter's treatment of false teachers and judgement is both jarring and extensive. Nestled in this passage is a precious promise for saints: the Lord knows how to save the righteous.
2 Peter series message 7
Text: II Peter 2:1-3
Having affirmed the truth and the straightedge of truth, Peter now moves to his primary theme: false teachers. We must know the truth from error and how to arrive on the side of the truth. The concept of absolute truth is a hard one for this generation, and therefore crucial to address.
2 Peter series message 6
Text: II Peter 1:16-21
Peter informs our understanding of the inspiration and authority of God's Word, in a detailed yet concise way. It is a powerful apologetic pairs well with the statement in Hebrews, the Word of God is living and active.
2 Peter series message 5
Text: II Peter 1:12-15
Peter employed strong language when describing gospel application in daily life. Before moving on, in our sermon passage he reiterates the centrality of the gospel and preeminence of Christ in the context of his pending impending martyrdom.
2 Peter series message 4
Text: II Peter 1:9-11
Peter exhorts us to intentionally develop seven qualities, he now addresses the one who lacks these qualities. We are exhorted to confirm our calling and election with the end goal of a rich entrance into Christ's eternal kingdom. The choice before us: a rich entrance as the Lord intends or a Chrisitan walk that could be characterized as poor or weak.
2 Peter series message 3
Text: II Peter 1:5-8
Inspired by our sermon passage, my abiding prayer for our six kids is that they would know Christ and not be ineffective or unfruitful in their relationship with Him. Against the backdrop of eternity, Peter reveals the path to Christian maturity and confident Christian living.
2 Peter series message 2
Text: II Peter 1:3-4
What does God's power look like in salvation? Peter packs a lot of theology into his remarks about our common salvation and what it looks like to walk in obedience to the Lord on a daily basis.
2 Peter series message 1
Text: 2 Peter 1:1-2
Peter once again focuses on beautiful gospel truths as he begins his second letter. We'll highlight the Great Exchange and substitutionary nature of Christ's death and also give a broad overview of the letter.
Text: I Samuel
The life and ministry of the Old Testament prophet, Samuel, holds many lessons for us as we serve the Lord. He was required to do difficult things but always knew the Lord was with Him every step of the way. So it is with us: the reward before us far outweighs today's hardships.
1 Peter series message 27
Text: I Peter
Peter gives solid wisdom for Christians undergoing various kinds of suffering. Like everyone else, our sojourn in our fallen world sometimes includes suffering not tied to our Christian witness. We'll apply Peter's wisdom and also weave in stories of those from our midst who have demonstrated their trust in the Lord during difficult times.
1 Peter series message 27
Text: I Peter
Peter gifts us with a highly developed theology of suffering, from various trials to fiery persecution. We'll take two weeks to highlight how real people have experienced suffering and entrusted themselves completely to God. This Sunday we'll examine the life and ministry of a key figure in church history, one of my heros of the Faith.
1 Peter series message 26
Text: I Peter 1:3-5
Many Christians have an underdeveloped view of what eternity looks like for us. "Inheritance" is an intriguing and powerful element of our eternal reward. As Peter makes mention of it, I want to develop it in more depth to increase both our understanding and appreciation of it.
1 Peter series message 25
Text: I Peter 5:6
This month we'll squeeze 1 Peter dry and develop some key concepts by cross referencing them throughout Scripture. Peter offers one of the few NT references to the "Hand of God" (also, the "Hand of the Lord"), a designation employed extensively throughout the Old Testament in a redemption context. It yields rich assurance and confidence in God's work in and through His people.
1 Peter series message 24
Text: 1 Peter
As we wrap up and recap our consideration of Peter's first letter, there are ten key words that form the foundation of his message. Highlighting these, and seeing how they interface with each other, is helpful in grasping the depth of Peter's teaching. Exile, resurrection, trial, love, shepherd, glory, holy, grace, joy and Word of God.
1 Peter series message 23
Text: I Peter 5:10-13
It is fitting that Peter closes on the note of grace: the true grace of God and the God of all grace! In this message we will focus on the outworking of this grace in our lives - comfort and perspective for every believer!
Text: Ephesians 1:11 & Isaiah 46:9-10
The world needs to hear about Jesus! It may look different for each believer, but every Christian is called to share the good news about Jesus with the world.
1 Peter series message 22
Text: I Peter 5:6-9
Today's passage is a wonderfully pastoral piece of advice. Stay humble under God's mighty hand, stay vigilant, and stand firm!
1 Peter series message 21
Text: 1 Peter 5:1-5
This week, Peter addresses elders and gives profound wisdom for everyone in the church. This message will be helpful for those wanting to learn more about the biblical teaching for the role and qualifications for elders in the local church.
1 Peter series message 20
Text: I Peter 4:17-19
As Peter exhorts the church to not be surprised when they face trials and suffer because of their faith, he points them to the bigger picture. God is doing a work in His people through these trials, as painful as they may be. It is a message of hope for those in Christ, but it is a warning of judgement for those who are not.
1 Peter series message 19
Text: 1 Peter 4:12-16
When suffering because you are a Christian, realize it is normal, rejoice in the promise of future glory, know there is present spiritual blessing, trust yourself to God, and continue doing good!