As we continue to explore the Church’s identity as laid out in 1 Peter 2:9-10 we will dive deep into the mercy of God; as we are a people who have received great mercy.
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
1 Peter
Our Identity in Christ Together: A chosen race, A royal priesthood, A holy nation, A people for His own possession.
As we pick back up the continuing series on 1 Peter, Pastor Jim takes us through a review of the purpose of the epistle and how we are to view our suffering and inheritance through Christ.
1 PETER 4:12 – Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. THEME OF THE DAY. REACTING TO TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS. We are told the journey to heaven will not be traveled on a flowery bed of ease. It will include a road filled with…
1 Peter 2:6-8 – For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and “A stone of stumbling, and a…
This sermon looks at how we are to love one another and thus build our lives and church on the Cornerstone of Love, Jesus Christ. The purpose of the cornerstone is to be the sure and right foundation for constructing a proper building. In the Christian life, Christ is our precious Cornerstone and He is a cornerstone of love.