Welcome To The Sermon Series On The Letter Of 1 Peter. 1 Peter 4:7-11 . If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. Yet, strange to say, there is hardly any passage of Scripture which has given rise to more frequent cavils than this simple assurance. 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. (1) Peterâs words must be interpreted in light of the teaching of the Lord and His apostles in the rest of the New Testament. To watch unto prayer is to be spiritually alert and awake. How shameful it would be for us if He were to find us in this state! nor should they be used to show people how clever a person is. 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. 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. Sep 19, 1993. 1 Peter 1:13 Choose a Certain Hope There will be many who will regret that they had not heeded the warnings from God's Word and the signs of the end times.Dearly beloved, will you be among these regretting multitudes of people? The Apostle Earns His Place of Service I Peter 1. The coming consummation of Christâs return becomes an incentive for disciplined, watchful behavior. 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. OUR LIVING HOPE â 1 Peter 1:3-5. Therefore we really have to struggle hard against the tide to keep ourselves sober-minded. A Christian fellowship is made up of human beings, all of whom have imperfections. Our desire should be to see that, through the exercise of spiritual gifts, others are built up in their faith (. 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. 13-16 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. 53:1-12. Christ's Absence and Return. 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? So it devised a clever plan. The Battles And The War I Peter 1. 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. That is not why God bestows spiritual gifts. Oct 16, 1994. We do not know when the end will come, but we do know how we ought to live our lives. Let us all therefore strive to cultivate a lifestyle of fellowshipping with other Christians. Copyright © 2020 Life Bible-Presbyterian Church. We do not know when he will come back but we do know that when He does return. Feb 28, 2016 Living the Rest of our Time for Godâs Will. And without the support of other Christians to refresh your spirit, your resistance can easily get worn down by these things. 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. But is that all we need to do now?III. UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF PASTORS . 1 Pet 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. Peter focuses his readers’ thoughts on realities. However, so often, there seems to be a barrier between us and God. As this passage begins, Peter is still focused on the last day. This was the constant hope of the early church, and we too should realize that we are now living in the last days. Dearly beloved, how long has it been since you last had real quality quiet time with the Lord? Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. Sep 19, 1993. The lion promptly killed and ate them all, one by one! 1 Peter 5:1-4 . Living Like Christ in an Unbelieving World (1 Peter 4:1-6) â Sonnenberg 01/29/2012 1 Peter , 2012 , Dan Sonnenberg , Sermons , The Church in the World (1 Peter) sepcadmin We can expect to be âpersecutedâ when we live our faith, no different than the 1st century Christians were. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1â2. But the word 'whom', is singular. But, it was the grace of God that lead Jesus to Calvary, to die there on the cross for our sins, Isa. It is true that the Lord is longsuffering toward us, but that does not give us an excuse to try His patience further, and expect Him to wait a little longer. Posted by Pastor Greg Allen on January 13, 2013 under 2013 | Preached Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 1 Peter 1:3-5. I know one brother in our church who did not know anyone for 5 years although he attended our church faithfully. Marriage, Singleness, and the Christian Virtue of Hospitality. And, that is not all that should change in our lifestyle. 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. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1â2, 1 Peter 4:7â10. Therefore be serious [clear minded] and watchful [self controlled].’, Peter encouraged the people to pray more effectively. Mailbox Club Bible Correspondence Courses. 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. The Scattered Ones And Life As It Really Is I Peter 1. The Scattered Strangers I Peter 1. He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. 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. 1 Pet 4:8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins." They may be natural gifts which are spiritually enhanced at conversion, or. This email address is being protected from spambots. If it has been a long time and cannot even remember when it was, it is certainly high time for you to wake up from your spiritual slumber, and to watch unto prayer! 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. Our lifestyle should reflect a decreasing attachment to the things of this world, and an increasing attachment to the things of the Lord. Be SoberTo be sober is to have a sound and clear mind. Sermon Focus: Listeners will be challenged to place their faith in Jesus. This is the main emphasis of our text of Scripture in 1 Peter 4:7-11.As we study this passage of God's Word now, we will learn that our lifestyle in the end times should be characterized by at least three things: The first is with regard to our own mind and soul, the second is regarding our relationships with other Christians and the third is with regard to our stewardship of God's gifts to us. In the days of Peter inns were dangerous and often immoral places. If we feel that we have been taken for granted then we should remember how the friends of Jesus treated him on many occasions. King of the Nations. Amen. We should be making profitable and efficient use for the Lord.of whatever resources we have left. they may be specially bestowed upon a believer when he or she is saved. Amen.' This is one of the most effective ways of showing Christian love and concern. Salvation And Happiness Multiplied I Peter 1. Christ is coming again and we must be ready for His appearing. We should not complain when we are treated in a similar way. 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. At this point in his letter, Peter gives some very straightforward advice on how, believers should live their lives as individuals, and also. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. It is so tempting to think that life, and the world around us, will carry on as it always has done. Sep 26, 1993. Some have seen this as evidence that the book is composed of a sermon (1:1-4:11) and an accompanying letter (4:12-5:14). God’s people should ask themselves, ‘When did I last offer real hospitality to someone?’. 7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 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. This is the 24th and final message. Look back at verses 5-6 and you can see the connection. Sermon The Day Before the End of the World âThe end of all things is near. But with the Love of God that we have, we can overcome these conflicts. There was a lion that wanted to kill them for meat, but the lion knew that it had no chance of defeating them because they were together. 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. The topic of our message is 'What Should Our Lifestyle Be In These Last Days?' Peter comforts the suffering Christians in Asia Minor with the statement that the end, the completion or consummation, of all things, everything, is near. 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. The Scattered Strangers; Who, What, How and When I Peter 1. The insecurities of other types of faith will be contrasted by the consistency a faith in Jesus provides. How long has it been since you were moved to tears by the thought of the grace of the Lord to you, a sinner? This is clearly demonstrated in the five examples of expository sermon outlines. This is the time for us to draw closer to God, and to seek His face. We should do everything for the glory of God. We go on now to look at the change that should take place:B. 3 JanRejoicing in God's Wisdom (Prov 1:1-7; 9:9) by Rev Quek KK, 10 JanWill You Walk in God's Wisdom? 9-12. 23. ‘Everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation’ (. Mid. How Aliens Keep the Identity of Their Homeland. 21. He goes on to say, ‘You ought to live holy and godly lives … and speed its coming.’ And in our passage Peter says, ‘The end of all things is near. how they should behave in the fellowship of God’s people. The First Epistle Of Peter Sermon outlines based on the First Epistle of Peter. Peter indicates (4:2) that there are only two ways to live: For the lusts of men or for the will of God. Here Peter tells us what to expect of the pastor. If that is your response right now, that is well and good. Following are twenty-four sermons on 1 Peter, preached as my first series as a senior pastor. 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? The bull believed the lion and refused to talk anymore with the other two bulls. that we should be those who love each other deeply. Greg W. Forbes is the Head of the Department of Biblical Studies at Melbourne School of Theology, Melbourne, Australia. The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression. How long has it been since you last experienced God's presence in your life in a wonderful way? how necessary such enduring, patient love is to our relationships. Let me take this opportunity to encourage you to get to know other believers here. 1 Peter 1:3-5 Such a Secure Salvation. We are to be givers rather than getters. 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. The Rev. The result is that no one just drops in on somebody, because they fear that they will not be made welcome. This is the main emphasis of our text of Scripture in 1 Peter 4:7-11. And as the Lord�s coming draws nearer and nearer, let us become more fervent in our service for Him. 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. If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. How can Peter say the end of all things is at hand, and yet 2,000 years later the kingdom of God still has not come to the earth? To, “be serious and watchful in your prayers.” (v7). Because they did not want to talk to each other anymore, the three bulls soon separated from one another and grazed in different fields. Many are quite caught up in making more money for themselves, or in making a name for themselves in this world. 1 Peter 4:7-11 - What Should our Lifestyle be in these Last Days? Mar 15, 2015 A Living Hope for Living Life. ... 1 Peter 1:6-9. 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 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. How should Christians conduct themselves? Things have not carried on as normal ever since the creation of the world. Consider these solutions to this apparent problem. John Piper Oct 16, 1994 57 Shares Sermon. 1 Peter 1:10-12 Suffering is the Path to Glory. This fact ought always to be in the forefront of our minds. But they can make the viewer so engrossed with the storyline that for a while he is lost to unreality. Pastor Jeremy; 1 Peter 4:1-6. 1 Cor 4:1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. And we can give to others, because everyone of us has received blessings and gifts from God. Most important, he tells the Pastor what he should do. There are memberships to clubs. You come to church Sunday after Sunday but still do not know anyone in the church. These churches have so taken on the culture of the people living in that area that the church fellowship has become contaminated with the thinking of the world. He expects us to exercise good stewardship of our time and talents. 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. 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. We should be living our lives in the light of his return. When you try to live your Christian life alone, you face tremendous odds. That may be the reason why the injunction to be sober in v.7 is immediately followed up with an injunction to: 2. I thank God for the privilege of bringing His word to you this morning. We must never exercise our spiritual gift, or gifts, to benefit ourselves. 254 views. I have already heard many cases of students getting addicted to them and showing changes in their behaviour. Through the messages we were made aware that the signs of the End times are already appearing in the world.I. In todayâs world more and more challenges are being made to our faith; from fellow employees, ungodly friends, or from those in the academic community. also means ‘guest’. The Greek word for ‘stranger’. Amen. Prayer is a great problem to many Christians. All the practical exhortations of this passage are founded upon the truth that "the end of all things is at hand." Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 Why Does God Allow Suffering? Peter says, in his second letter, ‘Since everything will be destroyed … what kind of people ought you to be?’ (. (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. If we do not have a deep love for each other we shall soon start finding fault with our fellow believers. The sinful human nature with which we are all born still shows through. That focus continues in this weekâs text. As Peter put it in 2:11, these fleshly lusts âwage war against the soul.â 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. ). 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. Above all, [â¦] Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11 Sermon Series: Strangers in a Strange Land (1 Peter) Use hospitality one to another without grudging.' But the Lord intends that our prayers should be much more than a way of ordering our thoughts. Watch unto PrayerWhat does this mean? Please do not say to yourself that this can wait a little longer, since after all, the Lord has been so patient and with His children. Indeed. Whenever there is a disagreement among them, he may take advantage of this to break up the good fellowship we enjoy with one another. 1 Peter 1:1-2; 5:12 Series Introduction: Persevering in Persecution. Transcript. A second thing that Peter mentions is that we are not “watchful” meaning self-controlled when we come to God in prayer. The point we want to highlight is that we should actively cultivate good and strong relationships among Christians within the body of Christ. Observations on 4:1-6: Verses 1-3 address the âsufficiencyâ of past time spent in sinful behaviors. A BIBLICAL MEMBER I Peter 4:7-11 INTRODUCTION There are many kinds of memberships we can join. 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. Peter sums up all prophecy with these few words: The end of all things is at hand (1 Peter 4:7a). Good Leadership. When Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, He came to His disciples expecting to find them awake and praying for Him, but instead He found them all asleep! There is also membership to churches. 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. 1 PETER 5. Divine Election: The Role of the Father and the Spirit. Let us first consider what it means to:1. But there is not strong evidence for this. We must remember that, like those to whom Peter was writing, God’s people are a minority 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. This is not the time to be spiritually asleep, but the time to be fully revived. There are far fewer real Christians in America today than there are people who care nothing, or very little, for the commands of God. Notes. Remember, last weekâs passage closed with a reference to the last day. Encouragement To Do More. As we study this passage of God's Word now, we will learn that our lifestyle in the end times should be characterized by at least three things: The first is with regard to our own mind and soul, the second is regarding our relationships with other Christians and the third is with regard to our stewardship of God's gifts to us. Imper.) 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 lion did the same thing to the other two bulls. Peter goes on to speak about one of the ways in which we can show love for others, and that is by being hospitable. I shudder when I hear that some churches are so ‘middle-class’ in their attitudes that no one ever visits anyone else without first having a formal invitation. One of the reasons we do this is because the Greek people are naturally hospitable. 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? He earned his PhD from Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. By ourselves, it is almost impossible to win in this ongoing battle for the mind, because of the overwhelming influences of the world. Our text this morning is 1st Peter chapter 4, verse 7. 22. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. John Piper ... God in Everything at the End of the Age. May 27, 2007. To live the Christian life without fellowship with like-minded believers will be extremely difficult. A man stumbled onto a They are mainly fictitious portrayals of life presented by skilled actors and special effects. However, when there is true love in a fellowship of God’s people. 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. It must stand up to several tests: (4:11). Sermon. Sermon Notes for 1 John 4:7 â Prior Section. There are memberships to country clubs. The end of all things is near. 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! Pilgrims Of The Dispersion (1:1) The "Elect" Of God (1:2) ... 1-6) Living In The End Times (4:7-11) Persevering Through Persecution (4:12-19) Peter's Exhortation To Elders (5:1-4) Peter's Exhortation To The Young (5:5-9) Introduce yourself to them, and begin to develop good relationships. 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. No Pain! Peterâs reference here may have been based on his sleeping in the Garden of Gethsemane and also on his subsequent compromise (see Mark 14:37-40, 66-72). If we can afford it our family tries to spend the summer holidays somewhere in Greece. Therefore be clear minded and self controlled.’, Peter says, in his second letter, ‘Since everything will be destroyed … what kind of people ought you to be?’ (, He goes on to say, ‘You ought to live holy and godly lives … and speed its coming.’, ‘The end of all things is near. âGodliness in Light of the Endâ from 1 Peter 4:7-11. A sober mind is not clouded by false perceptions of life. 2. The end of all things is at hand. The precious blood that Jesus shed on Calvary has the power to wash away to vilest of sin! This world will not last forever. The sad fact is that if we have not got the vertical plane right (i.e. Surely, no sinner deserved for that blood to be shed. Jesus Himself foretold that in the last days, people as usual will be eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage (Matthew 24:38). 1 Peter 5:1-4. How Aliens Keep the Identity of Their Homeland. And then one day someone sitting next to him decided to speak to him after the service, and soon he became an active member of one of our fellowship groups. The wise virgins were ready to receive the bridegroom when he arrived at midnight, but the foolich virgins were not. 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. The term 'charity' in v.8 means love - a brotherly, unconditional love. Mailing Add: 10 Gilstead Road Singapore 309064. But with God's help, we can do it. As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. The Sermon on the Mount 32; Biblical Communication 4; Psalm 145 - His Greatness is Unsearchable 3; ... 1 Peter 4:7-11. 1 Peter 4:1-11. 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. The book gives us one of the most straightforward statements on the vicarious (substitutionary) nature of Christâs atoning work (3:18). These gifts have been given for other reasons. We do not know what we should ask for in prayer and our minds seem to be confused. Another outline of 1 Peter is: (1) Suffering and rejoicing â 1Pe 1:1-13 (2) Suffering and holiness â 1Pe 1:14 â 1Pe 3:22 (3) Suffering and fellowship â 1Pe 4 (4) Suffering and glory â 1Pe 5:1-4 (5) Suffering and others â 1Pe 5:5-14. v. 7 â âPreciousâ occurs seven times â the big fisherman uses this word. We should remember that we are here to help others and encourage them in the things of God. 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. When we speak we should speak. But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. Sep 12, 1993. 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. John Bedingfield In the name of the risen Christ, Amen. 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). Let us be wise to invest our lives in the things of the Lord. When we are converted we remain human and we still have our irritating little ways (or even irritating big ways!). Sermon Bible Commentary. If we are living our lives with that attitude then there is something wrong with our thinking. ‘is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered’, ‘bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things’ (. We started on the last Sunday of July and we end on Motherâs Day. 1 Peter 4:7-14. The lion made friends with one bull and told him that the other two bulls were saying evil things about him behind its back. Our thoughts wander from one thing to another. At that time all who refused to enter into the safety and security of the ark were drowned. Then He chided them, 'What, could ye not watch with Me one hour? And it should certainly thrill our hearts to know that Christ is coming very soon! . This obviously means that we should be very keen to pass on the words of Scripture because they are sweet and wholesome. Perhaps some of us may say, 'Yes, I think I'm ready, because I am already a Christian. 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