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.
Representatives of Gospel Hope | 1 Peter 3:13-17
Peter presents four ways for Christians to represent the hope of the gospel: (1) expect blessing; (2) exalt Christ; (3) explain hope; and (4) exhibit goodness. This sermon is part 6 of "A Fisherman's Passion," Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.
Submission to Government | 1 Peter 2:13-17
Peter presents five reasons for Christians to submit to government: (1) the Lord; (2) order; (3) silence; (4) freedom; and (5) importance. This sermon is part 2 of “A Fisherman’s Passion,” Bryan Craddock’s series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.
Directions for Relating to the World | 1 Peter 2:11-12
Peter urges believers to follow four directions for relating to the world: (1) hold by as sojourners and exiles; (2) hold off fleshly desires; (3) hold up your good deeds; and (4) hold on for God’s visitation. This sermon is part 1 of “A Fisherman’s Passion”, Bryan Craddock’s series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.
Knowing Who You Are | 1 Peter 2:9-10
Peter presents six truths about born-again believers to help us know who we are. We are: (1) united by God's choice; (2) ruled by his presence; (3) identified by his holiness; (4) purchased for his service; (5) commissioned by his light; and (6) reconciled by his mercy. This sermon is part 11 of "A Fisherman's Hope," Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 1:1-2:10.
The Priestly Honors of Life in Christ | 1 Peter 2:4-8
Peter reveals three priestly honors of life in Christ: (1) becoming a spiritual house; (2) offering spiritual sacrifices; and (3) trusting the spiritual cornerstone. This sermon is part 10 of "A Fisherman's Hope," Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 1:1-2:10.
The Love-Truth Cycle | 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
Peter presents three perspectives to help us understand the connection between love and truth. He shows love to be (1) the point of purification; (2) the fruit of regeneration; and part of (3) the process of maturation. This sermon is part 9 of "A Fisherman's Hope," Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 1:1-2:10.
Right Reasons for Holy Fear | 1 Peter 1:17-21
Peter explains three right reasons for Christians to live with a holy fear: (1) our privileged relationship; (2) our precious ransom; and (3) our providential response. This sermon is part 8 of "A Fisherman's Hope," Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 1:1-2:10.