Sermons on 1 Peter

How Do We Prepare?

Alex Russell preaches from 1 Peter 4:1-2, “Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.”

A Time for War and a Time for Peace

In this sermon we examine 1 Peter 2 and living as Christians under authority in a fight for the gospel. When do we rise up and when do we lay low? Important questions to consider as we approach the issues of our day that we all face.

Justice Starts Here

Many people are striving towards global objectives of justice and equality. But is this where we start? Can you mass produce cars before building and testing prototype? We will see that justice must start with us personally and with the people of God. Only then will we be equipped to promote justice and see the kingdom of Christ advance.

He Came to Bring Us to God

Why did Jesus come into the world. Most would say that he came to die. But his death was a means to an end, that we might be brought to God! We consider this purpose statement in 1 Peter 3:18, we see the importance Christ’s coming for our union or fellowship with God. This is the purpose of his coming and his suffering.We also consider that he did this for US. A people. Making us brothers and sisters in Christ.…

The Response: New Creatures in Christ

In this part of the series we consider God’s role is keeping those who are his fully and finally till they receive their promised inheritance. There are misconceptions and characterizations of the term “once saved, always saved” and this message examines a number of texts to clear up confusion and to biblical set forth the doctrine of perseverance of the saints.

Spiritual Leaders of God’s Flock

A repeated theme is seen the the New Testament. God has ordained that a plurality of elders or pastors be the spiritual leaders of God’s flock. Their task is to stand firm in the gospel fix their eyes on the future glory of Jesus Christ and lead the flock to do the same.

The Pain of Forgiveness

Forgiveness is costly to the one granting forgiveness. It was costly to God to forgive his people and it is costly for us to forgive one another. The pain and hurt that is caused by being treated unjustly can only be removed by fixing our eyes on Jesus Christ. So just how do we do that? What does that mean? This sermon explores those important questions.