When you try to live your Christian life alone, you face tremendous odds. What is needed for a believer to have a victorious faith in today’s world? Peter says of such situations, ‘Do not grumble,’ when that happens. We should not complain when we are treated in a similar way. This is not the time to be spiritually asleep, but the time to be fully revived. Another outline of 1 Peter is: (1) Suffering and rejoicing — 1Pe 1:1-13 (2) Suffering and holiness — 1Pe 1:14 — 1Pe 3:22 (3) Suffering and fellowship — 1Pe 4 (4) Suffering and glory — 1Pe 5:1-4 (5) Suffering and others — 1Pe 5:5-14. v. 7 — “Precious” occurs seven times — the big fisherman uses this word. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. When they were together, the three bulls could easily withstand the lion, but when alone, each bull, was really no match for him!In the same way, Satan knows that Christians will become weak when they are separated from one another and he may try to sow discord among brethren to do this. The end of all things is at hand. Watch unto PrayerWhat does this mean? A man stumbled onto a He wants us really to reach through to Him when we pray. Prayer is a great problem to many Christians. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. However, not every Christian has all of the gifts and. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1–2, 1 Peter 4:7–10. 22. We should always seek to live a life filled with love and concern for the welfare of others. This obviously means that we should be very keen to pass on the words of Scripture because they are sweet and wholesome. By the time he reaches the highest level of the game, he would have run over and killed 33,000 pedestrians!These games are also very addictive, and according to some studies, one out of every four people who play these games get addicted to them. You can listen to the sermon here. With the addition of cable vision and more TV channels, many Singaporeans are now glued to their TV sets during their free time. I thank God for the privilege of bringing His word to you this morning. 1 Pet 4:8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins." But with the Love of God that we have, we can overcome these conflicts. Only then will all the things that we do be directed toward real and useful purposes.But then comes the question: How can we maintain a sober mind? Look back at verses 5-6 and you can see the connection. Therefore, we need each other's encouragement and help to resist the sins and ungodly trends of the world today, and even to resist the devil.There is one verse that shows us how valuable the bond of fellowship is to resist the devil: 1 Peter 5:8 tells us to, 'Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:' It is interesting to note that the verbs 'be sober, be vigilant' and the pronoun 'your' are all plural, implying that we must be sober and vigilant together, looking out and watching out for one another. God’s people should ask themselves, ‘When did I last offer real hospitality to someone?’. #1 Expository Sermon Outline: Introduction: There are four WAYS in which we can live in light of Jesus’ return (1 Peter 4:7-11). Mar 15, 2015 A Living Hope for Living Life. The precious blood that Jesus shed on Calvary has the power to wash away to vilest of sin! We go on now to look at the change that should take place:B. how necessary such enduring, patient love is to our relationships. Here Peter tells us what to expect of the pastor. And it should certainly thrill our hearts to know that Christ is coming very soon! While television does provide us with useful knowledge and information, there are also adverse effects that it can have on our minds - especially to put us out of touch with reality. Our lifestyle should reflect a decreasing attachment to the things of this world, and an increasing attachment to the things of the Lord. What kind of lifestyle should we be pursuing, if Christ is coming? At this point in his letter, Peter gives some very straightforward advice on how, believers should live their lives as individuals, and also. 3) Accomplish the Will of God (1 Peter 4:7-11) Christ is coming again and we must be ready for His appearing. Many are quite caught up in making more money for themselves, or in making a name for themselves in this world. If we look at what Peter wrote in his second letter we will see that he reminded his readers that the people of the world think like that. 53:1-12. However, so often, there seems to be a barrier between us and God. But the Lord intends that our prayers should be much more than a way of ordering our thoughts. Have you lost your first love for the Lord and fallen in love with the world?Let us remember that all the things of this world will perish, and there is no point in investing our lives deeply in them. The fact that we must arm ourselves to be holy (4:1) shows that there is a fierce struggle involved. The list is almost limitless. Sermon series Strangers in a Strange Land (1 Peter) A Survival Kit for Tough Times 1 Peter 5 – May 8, 2005. 23. The coming consummation of Christ’s return becomes an incentive for disciplined, watchful behavior. We should be making profitable and efficient use for the Lord.of whatever resources we have left. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. Just two weeks ago, at our church camp in Mersing, our thoughts were focused on a similar theme: the theme of the Lord's soon return. Peter indicates (4:2) that there are only two ways to live: For the lusts of men or for the will of God. Observations on 4:1-6: Verses 1-3 address the “sufficiency” of past time spent in sinful behaviors. Sometimes certain people outstay their welcome, or they forget to say, ‘Thank you for having me,’ when they leave. Sermon Notes for 1 John 4:7 ← Prior Section. There was that terrible time when God brought judgment on the earth through the instrumentality of the flood. What is the cause of the blockage? The Apostle Earns His Place of Service I Peter 1. Sep 19, 1993. Let us therefore be careful about getting too involved and engrossed with the many new television shows and channels available.And now there are forms of entertainment that uses 'Virtual reality' where the viewer becomes an active participant in the show or game. Preached at / Published Life BPC 8 am service, 2001-06-10. Marriage, Singleness, and the Christian Virtue of Hospitality. Sermon Bible Commentary. The implication of this is that Greeks are not afraid of strangers (they do not suffer from xenophobia) but they treat unknown people with honor, as welcome guests—even though they may never have seen or heard of them before. You will find it to be a refreshing experience that will also help you live for the Lord in these last days!Now besides having a lifestyle characterized by sobermindedness, a fully revived spiritual life and good fellowship with other Christians, our lifestyle requires one more characteristic that we need, and that is:C. With Regard to Our Stewardship of God's Gifts (vv.10-11)This is stated in vv.10,11 'As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 3-5. ). But the word 'whom', is singular. Therefore be serious [clear minded] and watchful [self controlled].’, Peter encouraged the people to pray more effectively. with the same mind (ennoian).” This is the only imperative command in 4:1-6. Any preacher who speaks the very words of God to edify others experiences the power of the Holy Spirit at work within him enabling him to deliver the ‘living words’ he has received from God. The pressures of your work, and your family, and influence of your non-Christian colleagues will come upon you. All the practical exhortations of this passage are founded upon the truth that "the end of all things is at hand." If we love each other deeply ‘from the heart’ (1:22) then we will be given the grace to overlook all the annoying habits of our fellow church members. Sep 19, 1993. Mission trips - Medical trip next month to Batam with Rev Colin Wong. 3 JanRejoicing in God's Wisdom (Prov 1:1-7; 9:9) by Rev Quek KK, 10 JanWill You Walk in God's Wisdom? Peter focuses his readers’ thoughts on realities. The wise virgins were ready to receive the bridegroom when he arrived at midnight, but the foolich virgins were not. John Bedingfield In the name of the risen Christ, Amen. In the light of Christ’s return Peter makes some practical demands of discipleship in 4:7-11. However, when there is true love in a fellowship of God’s people. Let us all therefore strive to cultivate a lifestyle of fellowshipping with other Christians. What a terrible price to pay for not being prepared! And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”. This is the 24th and final message. Introduction. Then He chided them, 'What, could ye not watch with Me one hour? The Need for an Appropriate LifestyleDid our Lord Himself not command His disciples to be watchful and wise servants, who will be found faithfully doing their Master's will when He returns? This email address is being protected from spambots. If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. A second thing that Peter mentions is that we are not “watchful” meaning self-controlled when we come to God in prayer. Remember that we need the strengthening effect of Christian fellowship to survive the trends of the last days.Now there may be many in our midst who may not yet be benefiting from Christian fellowship. 1 Peter 4:7. Sermon Notes for 1 John 4:9, 10 Next Section → Sermon Notes for 2 Peter 1:2-4 ← Prior Book. How shameful it would be for us if He were to find us in this state! With Regard to Our Relationship with Other ChristiansThis is stated in vv.8, 9 'And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Dearly beloved will you be like the foolish virgins in this parable? Use hospitality one to another without grudging.' One of the reasons we do this is because the Greek people are naturally hospitable. The Salvation of Your Souls I Peter 1. That may be the reason why the injunction to be sober in v.7 is immediately followed up with an injunction to: 2. Ask the Lord right now to help you to change to a lifestyle that is characterized by sober-mindedness and a fully alert and revived spiritual life! All Rights Reserved. Salvation And Happiness Multiplied I Peter 1. John Piper Oct 16, 1994 57 Shares Sermon. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1–2. Welcome To The Sermon Series On The Letter Of 1 Peter. Greg W. Forbes is the Head of the Department of Biblical Studies at Melbourne School of Theology, Melbourne, Australia. Let us first consider what it means to:1. Are you ready for the Lord's return? Should we continue to live the way we are living right now?II. A sober mind is not clouded by false perceptions of life. But also we should remember that when we teach God’s Word or tell our acquaintances about the Lord, everything we say should be in line with the general teaching and principles contained in God’s Word. The sad fact is that if we have not got the vertical plane right (i.e. Oct 16, 1994. Perhaps this is because we have allowed Satan to come in and cause confusion in our minds. Peter sums up all prophecy with these few words: The end of all things is at hand (1 Peter 4:7a). To, “be serious and watchful in your prayers.” (v7). They become so desensitized to violence and bloodshed that they even begin to show violent behaviour and treat people roughly.Let us be careful of any kind of game or entertainment that can have an adverse influence on the mind and that draw us away from reality, so that we will be able to remain sober. Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.' EXHORTATION - Vss. I do not believe that blind faith is the answer; we need to have an informed faith, a faith that is based on strong evidence. And we can give to others, because everyone of us has received blessings and gifts from God. That is not why God bestows spiritual gifts. There can be a world of difference between saying our prayers and praying. KJV "But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer." You come to church Sunday after Sunday but still do not know anyone in the church. 1 PETER 5. In all these things your aim is to cultivate a lifestyle of good stewardship of whatever God has given to you and to do it all for His glory.To summarise what we have learnt from God's Word this morning, the characteristics of the lifestyle we should cultivate in these last days encompass three distinct areas: For ourselves - Sobermindedness and Spiritual alertness; For our relationships with other Christians - Good fellowship; and For our stewardship of God's Gifts - the diligent use of these gifts to bless others and to bring glory to the Lord. Our desire should be to see that, through the exercise of spiritual gifts, others are built up in their faith (. Such love is not just an emotion or feeling, but a choice we make which leads to action. Through the messages we were made aware that the signs of the End times are already appearing in the world.I. Mailing Add: 10 Gilstead Road Singapore 309064. We cannot seem to concentrate upon the things of God. Peter says, in his second letter, ‘Since everything will be destroyed … what kind of people ought you to be?’ (. There are memberships to academic organizations. For example the use of hospitality that is mentioned in v.9 is one way of showing love to one another.Why is such love for one another needed for life in the End times? Living Like Christ in an Unbelieving World (1 Peter 4:1-6) – Sonnenberg 01/29/2012 1 Peter , 2012 , Dan Sonnenberg , Sermons , The Church in the World (1 Peter) sepcadmin We can expect to be “persecuted” when we live our faith, no different than the 1st century Christians were. The insecurities of other types of faith will be contrasted by the consistency a faith in Jesus provides. they may be specially bestowed upon a believer when he or she is saved. The result is that no one just drops in on somebody, because they fear that they will not be made welcome. Above all, […] Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11 Sermon Series: Strangers in a Strange Land (1 Peter) no gift is more important than any other (although some might be more noticeable than others). We learned about the specific signs such as the regathering of the Jews in Israel, the five wars that Israel has fought from 1967 to 1985, and the more recent developments in Israel which is the war that is now going on between the Israelis and Palestinians.Our Lord Jesus Himself has given us the warning in Matthew 24:33 that when we see all these things, we should know that His coming is near, even at the doors. No Pain! There are, however, some warning notes to be struck. These gifts come in all kinds of forms - abilities, talents, privileges, wealth and health - that is why they are called 'the manifold grace of God'The main idea of these verses is that of sharing whatever God has blessed us with with others in order to build up and strengthen one another. The Sermon on the Mount 32; Biblical Communication 4; Psalm 145 - His Greatness is Unsearchable 3; ... 1 Peter 4:7-11. 1 Peter 4:7-11 teaches the third way we are to live godly lives: Accomplish the Will of God like Christ, page 5 of 6 around the theme 1 Peter 4:1-11 Living for God. Imper.) So often it happens because of various things which are within us. 1. When we are converted we become saints, but that does not mean we put on halos and thereafter live perfect lives. 1 Peter 1:1-2; 5:12 Series Introduction: Persevering in Persecution. I have already heard many cases of students getting addicted to them and showing changes in their behaviour. To watch unto prayer is to be spiritually alert and awake. The Battles And The War I Peter 1. Through Christian love, we can forbear each other's faults, and forgive each other's sins, and so protect our good relationships from deteriorating. He earned his PhD from Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. (1) Peter’s words must be interpreted in light of the teaching of the Lord and His apostles in the rest of the New Testament. To build a personal empire of wealth and treasures in this world is like building elaborate sandcastles on the seashore which will be washed away by the waves. Christ's Absence and Return. The sinful human nature with which we are all born still shows through. Pastor Jeremy; 1 Peter 4:1-6. 1 Peter 4:1-11. 9-12. How long has it been since your Bible study was a great delight to you and were discovering marvelous gems from God's Word that thrilled your soul? 1 Peter 1:10-12 Suffering is the Path to Glory. We do not know when he will come back but we do know that when He does return. John Piper Sep 19, 1993 105 Shares Sermon. Peter also says that we should use our spiritual gifts so that others may be blessed and God will be glorified. nor should they be used to show people how clever a person is. Let us look at the firstA. This fact ought always to be in the forefront of our minds. There will always be occasions in the body of Christ when fellow Christians may find it hard to get along with each other because of certain personality traits. The frightening thing is that there is a lot of violence and occult elements in many of these games.In one game called Carmaggedon, the player is supposed to drive a virtual car to knock down virtual people. The Signs of the Last DaysThere are general signs such as the breakdown in the world's ecology and economics (famines, earthquakes, pestilences), the end-time apostasy and formation of the one-world church, and the breakdown in diplomatic relations. This is the time for us all to lay aside every sin and anything in our lives that may hinder our spiritual growth, and run the race that is set before us. His perception of things around him is different and he lives in his own world, out of touch with reality.It is all too easy to get out of touch with reality today, with the tremendous influence of the mass media and the entertainment industry. The advertisements are designed to convince viewers that they need some new product they do not have yet - some of which they really do not need at all. The Peril of Not Being PreparedThis is certainly an important matter for us to consider, especially since most people in the world today seem to be busy pursuing a lifestyle with no regard to the fact that the end of all things is near. Perhaps some of us may say, 'Yes, I think I'm ready, because I am already a Christian. If we do not have a deep love for each other we shall soon start finding fault with our fellow believers. In today’s world more and more challenges are being made to our faith; from fellow employees, ungodly friends, or from those in the academic community. So it devised a clever plan. What do others expect of people who claim to be Christians? As Peter put it in 2:11, these fleshly lusts “wage war against the soul.” The Scattered Strangers I Peter 1. Many shows that are aired on TV and the mass media are the creations of man's own imaginations. Let us use these all these gifts for God's glory.Serve within one of the church's present ministries - Sunday School (There is a teacher's training course), Vacation Bible School this week (last year someone baked trays of cakes or pastries to provide refreshments), BASC and the Berean fellowship on Saturdays, Music ministry - learn to play the piano for fellowship meetings and church worship service. Things have not carried on as normal ever since the creation of the world. Peter shakes the people of the world out of their complacency by saying that severe judgment is going to be unleashed upon this world again. 1 Peter 1:13 Choose a Certain Hope In contrast to that, when a person gets himself drunk or high on drugs, he is not sober. We started on the last Sunday of July and we end on Mother’s Day. Encouragement To Do More. And, that is not all that should change in our lifestyle. The Scattered Ones And Life As It Really Is I Peter 1. If that kind of thinking pervades a church, hospitality is not being exercised. With Regard to Our Mind and SoulThis is stated in v.7 'But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.- You will notice that there are two injunctions in this verse - to be sober, and to watch unto prayer. This is the time for us to draw closer to God, and to seek His face. UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF PASTORS . The lion did the same thing to the other two bulls. He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. We sh… If you have the means, contribute to the support of our missionaries in Saipan, Cambodia, Batam, Myanmar or Thailand. In a world, where people are striving to get as much gains for themselves, we who are Christians should be striving to give as much as we can to others. Casual Christians always become casualties. A BIBLICAL MEMBER I Peter 4:7-11 INTRODUCTION There are many kinds of memberships we can join. We must remember that, like those to whom Peter was writing, God’s people are a minority in this world. Verse 1 connects the past suffering of Christ to the command “arm yourselves (hoplisasthe-Aor. Peter gives a message to elders in this passage. By ourselves, it is almost impossible to win in this ongoing battle for the mind, because of the overwhelming influences of the world. When we speak we should speak. Our text this morning is 1st Peter chapter 4, verse 7. According to Romans 2:4, the goodness, forebearance and longsuffering of God must lead us to swift repentance.Let us begin today to change our lifestyle. The bull believed the lion and refused to talk anymore with the other two bulls. He expects us to exercise good stewardship of our time and talents. How long has it been since you last experienced God's presence in your life in a wonderful way? Because they did not want to talk to each other anymore, the three bulls soon separated from one another and grazed in different fields. I am referring to the high-tech video games and interactive computer and internet games that are on now the market. We must never exercise our spiritual gift, or gifts, to benefit ourselves. There are memberships to country clubs. Sermon Review . This implies that the devil devours individual believers when they are alone.A story is told of three bulls that were good friends that they were always together. Feb 28, 2016 Living the Rest of our Time for God’s Will. How Aliens Keep the Identity of Their Homeland. Amen. We should do everything for the glory of God. In the same way anyone who serves the Lord as part of the life of the church will experience the strength of God helping him in his important work. Now, Peter moves on to tell us that our faith, that is, our system of belief is a precious thing as well. Sermon The Day Before the End of the World “The end of all things is near. Amen. These gifts have been given for other reasons. We need to love one another fervently (4:8) 3. 1 Cor 4:1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Whenever there is a disagreement among them, he may take advantage of this to break up the good fellowship we enjoy with one another. The First Epistle Of Peter Sermon outlines based on the First Epistle of Peter. Yet, strange to say, there is hardly any passage of Scripture which has given rise to more frequent cavils than this simple assurance. John Piper Sep 12, 1993 2K Shares Sermon. ... 1 Peter 1:6-9. But is that all we need to do now?III. Sermon. We are not “serious” which means ‘clear-minded’; we do not seem able to clarify our thoughts. We need to be watchful in prayer (4:7b) 2. Sep 12, 1993. And it is so important for us to maintain a sober mind, a mind that sees the true worth of all things clearly so that we will live in reality. Most important, he tells the Pastor what he should do. Peter goes on to speak about one of the ways in which we can show love for others, and that is by being hospitable. Preparing for the second coming of Christ is the furthest thought from their minds.How utterly unprepared and shocked they will be when Christ comes. That focus continues in this week’s text. (Prov 2) by Rev Charles Seet, 17 JanIn God We Trust (Prov 3:5-8) by Rev Charles Seet, 24 JanHonouring God with Our Substance (Prov 3:9-10) by Rev Ho Chee Lai, 31 Jan Gospel SundayThe Kindness of God by Rev Isaac Ong, 8.00am Worship I9.40am Sunday School11am Worship II / Filipina Svc2.30pm Thai Service4.00pm Indonesian Service5.00pm Evening Service. “above all things have fervent love for one another”. Sermon. But, it was the grace of God that lead Jesus to Calvary, to die there on the cross for our sins, Isa. 1 Peter 4:12-19 . Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 5-9. . 7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. The purpose of our message this morning is not so much to trace these signs of the End times (although this is a very intriguing subject), but to learn how we ought to live now, in the light of the imminent coming of our Lord. If that is your response right now, that is well and good. As I just mentioned we do not know when the end will come, but we do know how we ought to live our lives. The word of God taken for our instruction in righteousness this morning comes from 1 Peter 4:7-11: 7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. In order to give you the best understanding of this text possible, I want to read it to you form several different versions of scripture. Be SoberTo be sober is to have a sound and clear mind. It must stand up to several tests: Peter wrote this letter, 1 Peter, to Christians who were going through difficult times and encourages them to trust God to them through those times. Surely, no sinner deserved for that blood to be shed. He states that there is a day coming when all people will be judged (, He then says that it is important for Christians to be those who, ‘live according to God in the spirit’ (v6). Everything that any of us does should be done only for the praise of God, through Jesus Christ. 1:18-19. Dearly beloved, each of us has been blessed differently by God - some with the ability to speak well, others with the ability to serve well, and yet others with more than enough material blessings. Previous | Index | Next >> "THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PETER" Persevering Through Persecution (4:12-19) INTRODUCTION 1. The end of all things is near. Their last-minute preparations were to no avail, and so they missed the opportunity to partake of the marriage feast. And we do these things in a prayerful spirit knowing that the end is near. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. 2 Pet 1:1, "Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:" A. We have observed in our study of 1st Peter that the original recipients of this epistle were undergoing "various trials" - 1 Pe 1:6 2. Peter reminds his readers that life, as they know it, will one day come to an end. So this section ends, with a great culmination of praise to God, a doxology: ...that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. ‘is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered’, ‘bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things’ (. There are memberships to clubs. 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