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.
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.