Sermon series: Living in Light of the Returning King Justified by the Returning King Following the Returning King Perseverance through the Returning King Consummation in the Returning King Scriptures: 1 Peter 1:3-8; 4:1, 12 Connection with unit theme Peter and John wrote letters to suffering Christians, encouraging them to stay true to their faith and … Continue reading “1 Peter 1:3-8 – Perseverance through the Returning King – Bible study”
1 Peter 1:3-12 – The Significance of Our Faith – Bible study
Scriptures: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Sermon Focus: Listeners will be challenged to place their faith in Jesus. The insecurities of other types of faith will be contrasted by the consistency a faith in Jesus provides. Introduction In his book, Six Hours One Friday, (pg. 15, Multnohmah Books, 1989) Max Lucado tells the story of how he … Continue reading “1 Peter 1:3-12 – The Significance of Our Faith – Bible study”
1 Peter 1:13-22; 2:1 – Characters Welcome: Being Different for Jesus – Bible study
Sermon series: Christ the Center Jesus Died For Us – Colossians 1 Got Wisdom? – Ephesians 1 Deserting Grace – Galatians 1, 2 Characters Welcome: Being Different for Jesus – 1 Peter 1-2 Scriptures: 1 Peter 1:13-22; 2:1 Introduction In C.E. Montague’s novel, Rough Justice, a memorable scene describes a little boy named Bron going … Continue reading “1 Peter 1:13-22; 2:1 – Characters Welcome: Being Different for Jesus – Bible study”
1 Peter 1:18-25 – Redeemed! – Bible study
Sermon Series: God’s Provision for Humanity Glory on Display – 2 Corinthians 4 Reconciled and Remaining – Colossians 1 Redeemed! – 1 Peter 1 The Name of the King – Psalm 8 Scriptures: 1 Peter 1:1825 Connection to unit theme: Jesus’ perfect life, substitutionary death, and victorious resurrection were all necessary for our redemption. Meditating … Continue reading “1 Peter 1:18-25 – Redeemed! – Bible study”
1 Peter 2 – What Do People See in You? – Bible study
Sermon series: Extraordinary Relationships The Need for Relationships 1 Thess. 2 Just the Three of Us Colossians 3 What Do People See in You? 1 Peter 2 Joseph: Stamped with Integrity Genesis 41 Scriptures: 1 Peter 2 Introduction In the summer of 1805, a number of Indian chiefs and warriors met in council at … Continue reading “1 Peter 2 – What Do People See in You? – Bible study”
1 Peter 2:1-7 – Spiritual Success – Bible study
Sermon series: Holy God, Holy People Prepare to Meet Your God – Exodus 19 The Holiness of God – 1 Peter 1 Are You Ready for Extreme Servanthood? – 1 Cor. 4 Spiritual Success – 1 Peter 2 Scriptures: 1 Peter 2:1-7a Introduction At one time, I was a youth pastor in Nashville, Tennessee. In … Continue reading “1 Peter 2:1-7 – Spiritual Success – Bible study”
1 Peter 2:21-25 – The Awful Word: Submission – Bible study
Scriptures: 1 Peter 2:21-25 Introduction When I was a little boy, I spent the night with a friend. As it got late we got ready for bed. He had bunk beds, a special treat for me. We laid in our beds and read comic books and talked. His mom announced that it was time to … Continue reading “1 Peter 2:21-25 – The Awful Word: Submission – Bible study”
1 Peter 3:8-11 – Five Ways to Defuse Conflict – Bible study
Sermon series: Following Jesus Reconstructing Your Heart Five Ways to Defuse Conflict Talk This Way Praying for Your Friends Jesus Wants Loving Obedience Scriptures: 1 Peter 3:8-11 In a “Peanuts” cartoon, Lucy says to Snoopy: “There are times when you really bug me, but I must admit there are also times when I feel like … Continue reading “1 Peter 3:8-11 – Five Ways to Defuse Conflict – Bible study”
1 Peter 4:1, 12 – Perseverance through the Returning King – Bible study
Sermon series: Living in Light of the Returning King Justified by the Returning King Following the Returning King Perseverance through the Returning King Consummation in the Returning King Scriptures: 1 Peter 1:3-8; 4:1, 12 Connection with unit theme Peter and John wrote letters to suffering Christians, encouraging them to stay true to their faith and … Continue reading “1 Peter 4:1, 12 – Perseverance through the Returning King – Bible study”
1 Peter 4:7 – Life in the Meantime – Bible study
Scriptures: 1 Peter 4:7 Introduction Our text this morning is 1st Peter chapter 4, verse 7. In order to give you the best understanding of this text possible, I want to read it to you form several different versions of scripture. KJV “But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, … Continue reading “1 Peter 4:7 – Life in the Meantime – Bible study”