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.
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.
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.