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.
Overcoming Our Fighting Impulse | 1 Peter 3:8-12
Peter explains four keys to overcoming our misdirected fighting impulse: (1) believers; (2) blessing; (3) goodness; and (4) God. This sermon is part 5 in “A Fisherman’s Passion,” Bryan Craddock’s series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.
Reaching Your Spouse | 1 Peter 3:1-7
Peter prescribes three strategies for women and men to reach their unbelieving spouse: (1) submission and understanding; (2) quietness and honor; and (3) faith and prayer. This sermon is part 4 of “A Fisherman’s Passion,” Bryan Craddock’s series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.
Responding to Injustice | 1 Peter 2:18-25
Peter identifies three goals for Christians to pursue as we experience injustice: (1) please God; (2) follow Christ; and (3) live out salvation. This sermon is part 3 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.