In our journey through 1 Peter, we now come to the Apostle is showing us the ultimate example of submission in the Lord Jesus. He serves as the model for our submission in all relationships.
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
New Testament
PHILIPPIANS 2:25 – I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need. THEME OF THE DAY. THE EPAPHRODITUS-LIKE CHRISTIAN. This man is my spiritual role model. I know the Apostle Paul stands tallest as the greatest Christian ever to live. And throughout church history, I…
1 PETER 5:10-11 – And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. THEME OF THE DAY. IT WILL BE WORTH IT. Our journey to heaven will not be traveled on…
1 JOHN 1:7 – But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. THEME OF THE DAY. THE TWO GREATEST JOY-PRODUCERS IN LIFE. I know it is rarely good to use words like, “I never”, “I always” or like the…
PHILIPPIANS 2:12-13 – Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. THEME OF THE DAY. RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORK IN US.…
In this sermon we continue to look at the three relationships where submission is called for – our public lives as citizens, our vocational lives in the workplace and home life, and our marriages. We will now move on to the second one – our lives in our callings at work and home. In our journey through 1 Peter, the Apostle is showing us how to live as salt and light in decaying culture.