Christmas Prophecies | The Little Town of Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a stage that tells a powerful story of change through twelve different scenes: (1) grief, (2) worldliness, (3) idolatry, (4) wickedness, (5) hopelessness, (6) surrender, (7) grace, (8) strength, (9) hope, (10) trials, (11) praise, and (12) persecution. This sermon is part 2 of Bryan Craddock’s “Christmas Prophecies” series.
Christmas Prophecies | The Woman's Offspring
The prophecy of the woman's offspring reveals four truths about God's plan that give us hope in dark times: (1) the problem of evil, (2) the promise of blessing, (3) the presence of God, and (4) the power of salvation. This sermon is part 1 of Bryan Craddock’s “Christmas Prophecies” series.
Experiencing Peace | Philippians 4:4-9
Paul reveals five habits that enable us to experience God's peace: (1) Rejoicing, (2) reasoning, (3) requesting, (4) redirecting, and (5) retraining.
Stories of Grace, Love, and Peace | 1 Peter 5:12-14
Peter mentions three people whose stories display the impact of grace, love, and peace: (1) Silvanus, (2) Mark, and (3) She Who is at Babylon. This sermon is part 13 of "A Fisherman's Passion", Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.
A Different Kind of Strength | 1 Peter 5:5-11
Peter presents four commitments of a radically different kind of strength: (1) submission, (2) dependence, (3) resistance, and (4) endurance. This sermon is part 12 of “A Fisherman's Passion”, Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.
The Leadership We Need | 1 Peter 5:1-4
Peter shows us five characteristics of the leadership that we need in the church: (1) a humble voice, (2) a caring focus, (3) a godly motive, (4) an exemplary life, and (5) a hopeful outlook. This sermon is part 11 of “A Fisherman's Passion”, Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.
Responding Well to Suffering | 1 Peter 4:12-19
Peter encourages Christians to respond to suffering in three ways: (1) not shock but joy, (2) not shame but glory, and (3) not disobedience but trust. This sermon is part 10 of "A Fisherman's Passion," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.
Instructions for Living in the End Times | 1 Peter 4:7-11
Peter gives us six instructions for how to live in the end times: (1) believe, (2) evangelize, (3) pray (4) love, (5) give, (6) serve. This sermon is part 9 of "A Fisherman's Passion," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.
Gearing up for Suffering | 1 Peter 4:1-6
Peter guides us through four steps to help us gear up to endure suffering: (1) draw motivation from Christ's suffering, (2) pursue dedication to God's will, (3) maintain separation from the world's behavior, and (4) live with the realization of God's judgment. This sermon is part 8 of "A Fisherman's Passion," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.
The Power of Jesus’ Suffering | 1 Peter 3:18-22
Peter describes four accomplishments brought about through Jesus' suffering. It (1) secured our reconciliation with God; (2) enabled his proclamation of victory; (3) rescued our consciences from guilt; and (4) demonstrated his authority over all. This sermon is part 7 of "A Fisherman's Passion," Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.