Sermons on 1 Peter

Continuing the series on 1 and 2 Peter: “Living a Holy Life in an Unholy World” THE ROARING LION, Part 2 MOVING FROM THE THUMB TO THE HAND I Peter 5:9-10 Whose thumb are you under, and whose hand covers your head? Answer that, and you will find the path to rest.  THE DEVIL’S THUMB 5:8 THE MIGHTY HAND of GOD 5:6 MOVING FROM THE THUMB TO THE HAND We experience rest when we turn from our idols to gaze upon the face…

I Peter 5:9-10 Continuing the series on 1 and 2 Peter: “Living a Holy Life in an Unholy World” Whose thumb are you under, and whose hand covers your head? Answer that, and you will find the path to rest. I.  THE DEVIL’S THUMB 5:8 II. THE MIGHTY HAND of GOD 5:6  INTERLUDE:  What is the same about our suffering under “The Devil’s Thumb” and the suffering of Christians around the world? 11-5-23 Notes – The Roaring Lion, Interlude  

I Peter 5:6-11 Continuing the series on 1 and 2 Peter: “Living a Holy Life in an Unholy World” Whose thumb are you under, and whose hand covers your head? Answer that, and you will find the path to rest. 10-29-23 Notes – The Roaring Lion, Part 1

1 Peter and 2 Peter Continuing the series on 1 and 2 Peter: “Living a Holy Life in an Unholy World” What you see when you look through the Church Directory shapes how you relate to the people you find there. 10-8-23 Notes – The Church

1 Peter 4:19 Continuing the series on 1 and 2 Peter: “Living a Holy Life in an Unholy World” As we learn to trust God, our obedience of Him will increase and hope will become the shape of our lives. 10-1-23 Notes – The Hope of Entrusting

1 Peter 4:12-19 Continuing the series on 1 and 2 Peter: “Living a Holy Life in an Unholy World” When we know God’s purpose for suffering, we can embrace the process and celebrate the promised result. 9-17-23 Notes – The Purpose of Suffering  

Details of Holiness, Pt. 4: The Limits of Submission 1 Peter 2:13-17 Continuing the series on 1 and 2 Peter: “Living a Holy Life in an Unholy World” Submission is by nature sacrificial, but it does have limits. To discern these limits, ask three questions: Whose realm is this? Whose law is this? Whose honor is at stake? 9-3-23 Notes – The Limitations of Submission  

1 Peter 2:21-25 Jesus has shown us how to live a holy life in an unholy world. Continuing the series on 1 and 2 Peter: “Living a Holy Life in an Unholy World” 8-27-23 Notes – Following the Example of Christ  

Details of Holiness, Pt. II: The Choices of Individuals (Continued) 1 Peter 2:11-12 Holiness in communities requires individuals who live as the beloved. Continuing the series on 1 and 2 Peter: “Living a Holy Life in an Unholy World” 8-20-23 Notes – Details Part II Individuals Continued

Details of Holiness, Pt. II: The Choices of Individuals 1 Peter 2:11-12 Holiness in communities requires individuals who live as the beloved. Continuing the series on 1 and 2 Peter: “Living a Holy Life in an Unholy World” 8-13-23 Notes – Details, Part II: Individuals  

I Peter 2:11-12 In order to build a life of holiness, we must use a Biblical blueprint. Continuing the series on 1 and 2 Peter: “Living a Holy Life in an Unholy World” 8-6-23 Notes – Details, Structure

I Peter 1:13-16; I Peter 1:17 To grow in holiness is to increase in intelligence.  To suppress holiness is to descend into stupidity. Continuing the series on 1 and 2 Peter: “Living a Holy Life in an Unholy World” 7-30-23 Notes – Obedience to the Truth, Part II