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.