Series: Enduring the Dragon Title: A Dragon in Sheep’s Clothing Text: Revelation 13:11-18 1. What is this beast? 2. Who is its power? 3. What is its purpose? 4. What is its plan? Today’s Takeaway – Satan is happy to use religion to try to keep you out of Heaven A. Keep the church free from government intrusion and co-opting B. Engage the government with your faith to keep Satan at…
Series: Peculiar People Title: After a Little While Text: 1 Peter 5:10-14 Today’s Truth – God’s eternal dominion and grace will bring about your… 1. Restoration 2. Confirmation 3. Strengthening 4. Establishment May God empower us with everything needed to endure this exile until the end!
Series: Peculiar People Title: Tried and Tested Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Today’s Task – How should a Christian process the suffering experienced through the trials and tests of this life? 1. Expect to suffer 2. Rejoice in suffering for righteousness 3. Avoid suffering for sin 4. Trust the Lord while you suffer May our trials…
Series: Peculiar People Title: The End of All Things Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11 Two life-changing truths: 1. The end of all things is at hand 2. The end of all things is God’s glory Therefore… 1. Be self-controlled and sober-minded 2. Love one another earnestly 3. Show hospitality gladly 4. Maximize your gifting May you…
Series: Peculiar People Title: Make Beautiful Music Together Text: 1 Peter 3:8-12 Today’s Topic: how to live in God-commanded harmony with others 1. Be sympathetic 2. Be loving 3. Be compassionate 4. Be humble 5. Be a blessing 6. Be aware of God’s promises May your life bring beautiful harmony out of the prevailing dissonance…
Series: Peculiar People Title: Beauty in the Eye of the Divine Text: 1 Peter 3:1-6 Today’s Task: How can a wife make herself stunningly beautiful in the eyes of God? Answer: Submit to your own husband 1. as a witness to God 2. as the better adornment 3. as godly wives have exemplified 4. as…
Title: The Desperation of Church and State Text: Psalm 63 Today’s Truth – The state is desperate for the church to be desperate for God 1. What does desperation for God look like? 2. How does our desperation for God impact the state? May this nation be made better because you became desperate for God!
Series: Peculiar People Title: The Suffering Servant Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Today’s Takeaway – Submit respectfully to your vocational supervisor, even when they are unjust 1. We receive recognition and applause from God when we submit this way 2. We are called to this type of submission as followers and imitators of Jesus Christ 3.…
Series: Peculiar People Title: My Momma Always Said Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Today’s Truth – A good and godly momma always echoes God’s desire for you to be an excellent citizen When we are an excellent citizen, we… 1. Reflect well on God in Heaven 2. Neutralize opponents of the faith 3. Serve God by…
Series: Peculiar People Title: Like a Good Neighbor Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12 Today’s Truth – Your neighbor needs you to win the battle against sin. 1. Holiness is your calling 2. Holiness is a battle 3. Holiness benefits you and your neighbor May you be a good neighbor by being victorious over sin!