1 Peter - JH

To Be Hopeful (1 Peter 5:6-14)

September 27, 2020Passage:  1 Peter 5:6-14Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Humble hearts holdfast to the living hope, Jesus Christ. I. I should be humble. (v.6-7)         A. It begins with an honest assessment of my need. (cf. v.5)         B. Submitting to God is an act of faith.         C. Hording worry will hurt me and others.         D. Humility…

Called to be Humble (1 Peter 5:1-5)

September 20, 2020Passage:  1 Peter 5:1-5Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  The pattern of life God calls us to is humility. I. A good teacher meets the students at their level. (v.1)            A. Peter is an example of a humble and sensitive.  (John 21)            B. Peter had a good example in Jesus.   (John 21:15-17)            C. Jesus grows…

Tested and Trained to Trust (1 Peter 4:12-19)

September 13, 2020Passage:  1 Peter 4:12-19Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  God tests and trains us so we will trust him more. I. A Christian’s faith will be tested. (v.12)              A. Pain and suffering are normal in a fallen world.              B. Bearing the name of Christ will result in more suffering. II. Christians are rejoicing…

New Life Now (1 Peter 4:1-6)

August 30, 2020Passage:  1 Peter 4:1-6Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Jesus ended sin’s hold on you, so live for God today. I. All who are in Christ escape condemnation. (3:18-22) (review)            A. As Noah entered the Ark, so you need to enter Jesus.            B. Baptism is a picture of you being “placed into Christ”.            C. In…

All Fear is Gone (1 Peter 3:13-22)

August 21 & 23, 2020Passage:  1 Peter 3:13-22Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Faith in Christ results in fearless, grace-filled living. I. The solution to all fear, is fearing God. (v.13-17)            A. Don’t let unhealthy fear control your actions.            B. Following Christ in suffering brings opportunity for witness.            C. Good behavior is the best defense against unjust…

Jesus on Display (1 Peter 3:8-22)

August 2, 2020Passage:  1 Peter 3:8-22Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Return ridicule with blessing so others will see and turn to Christ. I. God’s people are marked by peace, even in conflict (v.8-12)            A. When passions rage, God’s people show compassion.            B. Forgive.            C. Be a peacemaker.            D. Entrust yourself to God. II. We are God’s…

Unlocking Hard Hearts (1 Peter 3:1-7)

July 26, 2020Passage:  1 Peter 3:1-7Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Christ-like humility & submission are key to unlocking hard hearts. I. We are all called to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. (v.1a, 7a)            A. Jesus submitted Himself to the Father.            B. Father and Son have different roles but equal honor.            C. Jesus did not give…

Called For This (1 Peter 2:18-25)

June 21, 2020Passage:  1 Peter 2:18-25Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Respond to suffering by walking in the footsteps of Christ. I. Serve God by patiently enduring personal injustice. (v.18-20)            A. Many in the early church were servants and slaves.            B. Keep your mind on God when suffering unjustly.            C. God will bring His solution to those…