So this section ends, with a great culmination of praise to God, a doxology: ...that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. Divine Election: The Role of the Father and the Spirit. Sep 19, 1993. 3 JanRejoicing in God's Wisdom (Prov 1:1-7; 9:9) by Rev Quek KK, 10 JanWill You Walk in God's Wisdom? And we can give to others, because everyone of us has received blessings and gifts from God. Amen.' The Peril of Not Being PreparedThis is certainly an important matter for us to consider, especially since most people in the world today seem to be busy pursuing a lifestyle with no regard to the fact that the end of all things is near. Preached at / Published Life BPC 8 am service, 2001-06-10. The Scattered Strangers; Who, What, How and When I Peter 1. (4:11). John Piper Sep 12, 1993 2K Shares Sermon. “Godliness in Light of the End” from 1 Peter 4:7-11. In the light of Christ’s return Peter makes some practical demands of discipleship in 4:7-11. In most churches the Pastor is considered the "elder" or "teaching elder." Many shows that are aired on TV and the mass media are the creations of man's own imaginations. Our text this morning is 1st Peter chapter 4, verse 7. Sermon. 1 Peter 4:7-11 teaches the third way we are to live godly lives: Accomplish the Will of God like Christ, page 5 of 6 around the theme 1 Peter 4:1-11 Living for God. Practical Christian living — 7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. That focus continues in this week’s text. 1 Peter 1:6-9 Overcoming Obstacles. This was the constant hope of the early church, and we too should realize that we are now living in the last days. John Piper Oct 16, 1994 57 Shares Sermon. He goes on to say, ‘You ought to live holy and godly lives … and speed its coming.’ And in our passage Peter says, ‘The end of all things is near. If we do not have a deep love for each other we shall soon start finding fault with our fellow believers. Let us be wise to invest our lives in the things of the Lord. I. 1 Peter 5:1-4. There are memberships to country clubs. To watch unto prayer is to be spiritually alert and awake. Sermon Bible Commentary. We should not complain when we are treated in a similar way. If we are living our lives with that attitude then there is something wrong with our thinking. There is so much that needs to be done and so little time left to do them. How long has it been since you were moved to tears by the thought of the grace of the Lord to you, a sinner? Good Leadership. Amen. Our lifestyle should reflect a decreasing attachment to the things of this world, and an increasing attachment to the things of the Lord. We should remember that we are here to help others and encourage them in the things of God. There are memberships to clubs. How long has it been since your Bible study was a great delight to you and were discovering marvelous gems from God's Word that thrilled your soul? The topic of our message is 'What Should Our Lifestyle Be In These Last Days?' that we should be those who love each other deeply. However, when it comes to offering hospitality we, in places like south-east England, sometimes find that we have a problem. Living Like Christ in an Unbelieving World (1 Peter 4:1-6) – Sonnenberg 01/29/2012 1 Peter , 2012 , Dan Sonnenberg , Sermons , The Church in the World (1 Peter) sepcadmin We can expect to be “persecuted” when we live our faith, no different than the 1st century Christians were. 2 Pet 1:1, "Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:" A. Copyright © 2020 Life Bible-Presbyterian Church. So it devised a clever plan. Similarly in many other countries in the world only a very small percentage of the inhabitants are born-again believers. But with the Love of God that we have, we can overcome these conflicts. They may be natural gifts which are spiritually enhanced at conversion, or. 1 Peter 4:7-11 . And it is important that we do, because life in the End times calls for the preservation of our relationships with other brethren. Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 Why Does God Allow Suffering? We are not “serious” which means ‘clear-minded’; we do not seem able to clarify our thoughts. The list is almost limitless. Because they did not want to talk to each other anymore, the three bulls soon separated from one another and grazed in different fields. Welcome To The Sermon Series On The Letter Of 1 Peter. In the same way anyone who serves the Lord as part of the life of the church will experience the strength of God helping him in his important work. Consider these solutions to this apparent problem. 254 views. Sermon The Day Before the End of the World “The end of all things is near. These churches have so taken on the culture of the people living in that area that the church fellowship has become contaminated with the thinking of the world. But is that all we need to do now?III. Peter also says that we should use our spiritual gifts so that others may be blessed and God will be glorified. This is clearly demonstrated in the five examples of expository sermon outlines. And it is so important for us to maintain a sober mind, a mind that sees the true worth of all things clearly so that we will live in reality. This is the 24th and final message. We should always seek to live a life filled with love and concern for the welfare of others. 1 Peter 4:10 As every man hath … If we feel that we have been taken for granted then we should remember how the friends of Jesus treated him on many occasions. However, when there is true love in a fellowship of God’s people. This world will not last forever. It is true that the Lord is longsuffering toward us, but that does not give us an excuse to try His patience further, and expect Him to wait a little longer. The End is Near – 1 Peter 4:7. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. And then one day someone sitting next to him decided to speak to him after the service, and soon he became an active member of one of our fellowship groups. 1. God’s people should ask themselves, ‘When did I last offer real hospitality to someone?’. The lion made friends with one bull and told him that the other two bulls were saying evil things about him behind its back. Their last-minute preparations were to no avail, and so they missed the opportunity to partake of the marriage feast. Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. Imper.) We started on the last Sunday of July and we end on Mother’s Day. If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. This fact ought always to be in the forefront of our minds. Here Peter tells us what to expect of the pastor. Let me take this opportunity to encourage you to get to know other believers here. If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Sometimes certain people outstay their welcome, or they forget to say, ‘Thank you for having me,’ when they leave. What kind of lifestyle should we be pursuing, if Christ is coming? Through Christian love, we can forbear each other's faults, and forgive each other's sins, and so protect our good relationships from deteriorating. Mailbox Club Bible Correspondence Courses. The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression. A sober mind is not clouded by false perceptions of life. The sinful human nature with which we are all born still shows through. This email address is being protected from spambots. It is so tempting to think that life, and the world around us, will carry on as it always has done. Most important, he tells the Pastor what he should do. 1 Peter 1:1-2; 5:12 Series Introduction: Persevering in Persecution. We go on now to look at the change that should take place:B. Marriage, Singleness, and the Christian Virtue of Hospitality. The wise virgins were ready to receive the bridegroom when he arrived at midnight, but the foolich virgins were not. If we love each other deeply ‘from the heart’ (1:22) then we will be given the grace to overlook all the annoying habits of our fellow church members. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. As I just mentioned we do not know when the end will come, but we do know how we ought to live our lives. These gifts have been given for other reasons. But we must not be ignorant of his devices and must counteract them by learning to forgive one another.And therefore, v.8 of our text mentions that charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Sep 19, 1993. Peter gives a message to elders in this passage. There are, however, some warning notes to be struck. 1 Peter 1:10-12 Suffering is the Path to Glory. You come to church Sunday after Sunday but still do not know anyone in the church. Prayer is a great problem to many Christians. The fact that we must arm ourselves to be holy (4:1) shows that there is a fierce struggle involved. When we are converted we become saints, but that does not mean we put on halos and thereafter live perfect lives. In all these things your aim is to cultivate a lifestyle of good stewardship of whatever God has given to you and to do it all for His glory.To summarise what we have learnt from God's Word this morning, the characteristics of the lifestyle we should cultivate in these last days encompass three distinct areas: For ourselves - Sobermindedness and Spiritual alertness; For our relationships with other Christians - Good fellowship; and For our stewardship of God's Gifts - the diligent use of these gifts to bless others and to bring glory to the Lord. Theme: Even in the midst of the deepest suffering, we who are in Christ rejoice in a ‘living hope’. Peter sums up all prophecy with these few words: The end of all things is at hand (1 Peter 4:7a). John Bedingfield In the name of the risen Christ, Amen. No Pain! UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF PASTORS . A second thing that Peter mentions is that we are not “watchful” meaning self-controlled when we come to God in prayer. Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.' “above all things have fervent love for one another”. There are memberships to academic organizations. The pressures of your work, and your family, and influence of your non-Christian colleagues will come upon you. Peter’s reference here may have been based on his sleeping in the Garden of Gethsemane and also on his subsequent compromise (see Mark 14:37-40, 66-72). Introduce yourself to them, and begin to develop good relationships. And as the Lord�s coming draws nearer and nearer, let us become more fervent in our service for Him. The insecurities of other types of faith will be contrasted by the consistency a faith in Jesus provides. Preparing for the second coming of Christ is the furthest thought from their minds.How utterly unprepared and shocked they will be when Christ comes. The lion did the same thing to the other two bulls. He wants us really to reach through to Him when we pray. Sermon 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 Why Does God Allow Suffering? Watch unto PrayerWhat does this mean? If we can afford it our family tries to spend the summer holidays somewhere in Greece. Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7–11. What sort of things should characterize their behavior? We must never exercise our spiritual gift, or gifts, to benefit ourselves. These gifts come in all kinds of forms - abilities, talents, privileges, wealth and health - that is why they are called 'the manifold grace of God'The main idea of these verses is that of sharing whatever God has blessed us with with others in order to build up and strengthen one another. One possible reason is that there is added strength in unity.As the pressures of the last days upon believers to conform to the world and its values get stronger and stronger, God's people should unite in order to keep one another going and persevering. 1 Pet 4:8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins." I am referring to the high-tech video games and interactive computer and internet games that are on now the market. ‘Everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation’ (. We do not know when he will come back but we do know that when He does return. We need to love one another fervently (4:8) 3. Our thoughts wander from one thing to another. Yet, strange to say, there is hardly any passage of Scripture which has given rise to more frequent cavils than this simple assurance. In contrast to that, when a person gets himself drunk or high on drugs, he is not sober. ‘is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered’, ‘bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things’ (. No Gain! The coming consummation of Christ’s return becomes an incentive for disciplined, watchful behavior. With the addition of cable vision and more TV channels, many Singaporeans are now glued to their TV sets during their free time. Should we continue to live the way we are living right now?II. How Aliens Keep the Identity of Their Homeland. This implies that the devil devours individual believers when they are alone.A story is told of three bulls that were good friends that they were always together. Perhaps some of us may say, 'Yes, I think I'm ready, because I am already a Christian. He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. nor should they be used to show people how clever a person is. They become so desensitized to violence and bloodshed that they even begin to show violent behaviour and treat people roughly.Let us be careful of any kind of game or entertainment that can have an adverse influence on the mind and that draw us away from reality, so that we will be able to remain sober. Many are quite caught up in making more money for themselves, or in making a name for themselves in this world. Only then will all the things that we do be directed toward real and useful purposes.But then comes the question: How can we maintain a sober mind? He states that there is a day coming when all people will be judged (, He then says that it is important for Christians to be those who, ‘live according to God in the spirit’ (v6). While television does provide us with useful knowledge and information, there are also adverse effects that it can have on our minds - especially to put us out of touch with reality. Any preacher who speaks the very words of God to edify others experiences the power of the Holy Spirit at work within him enabling him to deliver the ‘living words’ he has received from God. The Need for an Appropriate LifestyleDid our Lord Himself not command His disciples to be watchful and wise servants, who will be found faithfully doing their Master's will when He returns? Sep 12, 1993. I thank God for the privilege of bringing His word to you this morning. In a world, where people are striving to get as much gains for themselves, we who are Christians should be striving to give as much as we can to others. We must remember that, like those to whom Peter was writing, God’s people are a minority in this world. The purpose of our message this morning is not so much to trace these signs of the End times (although this is a very intriguing subject), but to learn how we ought to live now, in the light of the imminent coming of our Lord. The end of all things is near. What is needed for a believer to have a victorious faith in today’s world? As Peter put it in 2:11, these fleshly lusts “wage war against the soul.” with the same mind (ennoian).” This is the only imperative command in 4:1-6. I shudder when I hear that some churches are so ‘middle-class’ in their attitudes that no one ever visits anyone else without first having a formal invitation. 1 Peter 4:7-11 - What Should our Lifestyle be in these Last Days? Let us first consider what it means to:1. Mar 15, 2015 A Living Hope for Living Life. As we live closer to the time of Christ's return, we must not be in a state of spiritual stupor or slumber. The bull believed the lion and refused to talk anymore with the other two bulls. The First Epistle Of Peter Sermon outlines based on the First Epistle of Peter. I have already heard many cases of students getting addicted to them and showing changes in their behaviour. 7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”. Verse 1 connects the past suffering of Christ to the command “arm yourselves (hoplisasthe-Aor. With Regard to Our Mind and SoulThis is stated in v.7 'But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.- You will notice that there are two injunctions in this verse - to be sober, and to watch unto prayer. The New Testament contains various lists of spiritual gifts which are available to believers. Christ's Absence and Return. Ask the Lord right now to help you to change to a lifestyle that is characterized by sober-mindedness and a fully alert and revived spiritual life! How should Christians conduct themselves? Then He chided them, 'What, could ye not watch with Me one hour? If that kind of thinking pervades a church, hospitality is not being exercised. One of the reasons we do this is because the Greek people are naturally hospitable. Let us use these all these gifts for God's glory.Serve within one of the church's present ministries - Sunday School (There is a teacher's training course), Vacation Bible School this week (last year someone baked trays of cakes or pastries to provide refreshments), BASC and the Berean fellowship on Saturdays, Music ministry - learn to play the piano for fellowship meetings and church worship service. A BIBLICAL MEMBER I Peter 4:7-11 INTRODUCTION There are many kinds of memberships we can join. According to Romans 2:4, the goodness, forebearance and longsuffering of God must lead us to swift repentance.Let us begin today to change our lifestyle. Christ is coming again and we must be ready for His appearing. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Please do not say to yourself that this can wait a little longer, since after all, the Lord has been so patient and with His children. When we are converted we remain human and we still have our irritating little ways (or even irritating big ways!). There was that terrible time when God brought judgment on the earth through the instrumentality of the flood. our prayer life with God) then we will not get the horizontal aspect right either (our relationship to our fellow men and women). To build a personal empire of wealth and treasures in this world is like building elaborate sandcastles on the seashore which will be washed away by the waves. 1 Peter 1:13 Choose a Certain Hope Greg W. Forbes is the Head of the Department of Biblical Studies at Melbourne School of Theology, Melbourne, Australia. The precious blood that Jesus shed on Calvary has the power to wash away to vilest of sin! how they should behave in the fellowship of God’s people. 1. We should always bear in mind that God’s Word, the Bible, contains everything that we need. Sermon Notes for 1 John 4:7 ← Prior Section. 1 Pet 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. When we speak we should speak. Mid. John Piper Sep 19, 1993 105 Shares Sermon. Remember, last week’s passage closed with a reference to the last day. (Prov 2) by Rev Charles Seet, 17 JanIn God We Trust (Prov 3:5-8) by Rev Charles Seet, 24 JanHonouring God with Our Substance (Prov 3:9-10) by Rev Ho Chee Lai, 31 Jan Gospel SundayThe Kindness of God by Rev Isaac Ong, 8.00am Worship I9.40am Sunday School11am Worship II / Filipina Svc2.30pm Thai Service4.00pm Indonesian Service5.00pm Evening Service. To, “be serious and watchful in your prayers.” (v7). King of the Nations. With Regard to Our Relationship with Other ChristiansThis is stated in vv.8, 9 'And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Just two weeks ago, at our church camp in Mersing, our thoughts were focused on a similar theme: the theme of the Lord's soon return. . no gift is more important than any other (although some might be more noticeable than others). There will be many who will regret that they had not heeded the warnings from God's Word and the signs of the end times.Dearly beloved, will you be among these regretting multitudes of people? Salvation And Happiness Multiplied I Peter 1. The Scattered Strangers I Peter 1. For example the use of hospitality that is mentioned in v.9 is one way of showing love to one another.Why is such love for one another needed for life in the End times? Peter comforts the suffering Christians in Asia Minor with the statement that the end, the completion or consummation, of all things, everything, is near. Peter goes on to speak about one of the ways in which we can show love for others, and that is by being hospitable. Therefore be serious [clear minded] and watchful [self controlled].’, Peter encouraged the people to pray more effectively. He expects us to exercise good stewardship of our time and talents. There are memberships to medical, social, and political clubs. This is not the time to be spiritually asleep, but the time to be fully revived. The Rev. Therefore, we need each other's encouragement and help to resist the sins and ungodly trends of the world today, and even to resist the devil.There is one verse that shows us how valuable the bond of fellowship is to resist the devil: 1 Peter 5:8 tells us to, 'Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:' It is interesting to note that the verbs 'be sober, be vigilant' and the pronoun 'your' are all plural, implying that we must be sober and vigilant together, looking out and watching out for one another. The Battles And The War I Peter 1. 1 Peter 4:7. This is the main emphasis of our text of Scripture in 1 Peter 4:7-11.As we study this passage of God's Word now, we will learn that our lifestyle in the end times should be characterized by at least three things: The first is with regard to our own mind and soul, the second is regarding our relationships with other Christians and the third is with regard to our stewardship of God's gifts to us. Sermon Notes for 1 John 4:9, 10 Next Section → Sermon Notes for 2 Peter 1:2-4 ← Prior Book. In order to give you the best understanding of this text possible, I want to read it to you form several different versions of scripture. By ourselves, it is almost impossible to win in this ongoing battle for the mind, because of the overwhelming influences of the world. Above all, […] Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11 Sermon Series: Strangers in a Strange Land (1 Peter) 1 Peter 4:7-14. We sh… We learned about the specific signs such as the regathering of the Jews in Israel, the five wars that Israel has fought from 1967 to 1985, and the more recent developments in Israel which is the war that is now going on between the Israelis and Palestinians.Our Lord Jesus Himself has given us the warning in Matthew 24:33 that when we see all these things, we should know that His coming is near, even at the doors. The point we want to highlight is that we should actively cultivate good and strong relationships among Christians within the body of Christ. But the Lord intends that our prayers should be much more than a way of ordering our thoughts. May 27, 2007. How Aliens Keep the Identity of Their Homeland. That is not why God bestows spiritual gifts. But there is not strong evidence for this. Jesus Himself foretold that in the last days, people as usual will be eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage (Matthew 24:38). Peter reminds his readers that life, as they know it, will one day come to an end. Be SoberTo be sober is to have a sound and clear mind. 3-5. There is also membership to churches. John Piper ... God in Everything at the End of the Age. We are to be givers rather than getters. That may be the reason why the injunction to be sober in v.7 is immediately followed up with an injunction to: 2. 23. We should do everything for the glory of God. I know one brother in our church who did not know anyone for 5 years although he attended our church faithfully. Have you lost your first love for the Lord and fallen in love with the world?Let us remember that all the things of this world will perish, and there is no point in investing our lives deeply in them. Scriptures: 1 Peter 4:7. Dearly beloved will you be like the foolish virgins in this parable? Our desire should be to see that, through the exercise of spiritual gifts, others are built up in their faith (. All Rights Reserved. I believe that such evidence exists. Introduction. In the days of Peter inns were dangerous and often immoral places. KJV "But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer." So often it happens because of various things which are within us. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1–2. Notes. Sermon. The advertisements are designed to convince viewers that they need some new product they do not have yet - some of which they really do not need at all. Previous | Index | Next >> "THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PETER" Persevering Through Persecution (4:12-19) INTRODUCTION 1. However, not every Christian has all of the gifts and. Encouragement To Do More. When they were together, the three bulls could easily withstand the lion, but when alone, each bull, was really no match for him!In the same way, Satan knows that Christians will become weak when they are separated from one another and he may try to sow discord among brethren to do this. When Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, He came to His disciples expecting to find them awake and praying for Him, but instead He found them all asleep! The frightening thing is that there is a lot of violence and occult elements in many of these games.In one game called Carmaggedon, the player is supposed to drive a virtual car to knock down virtual people. The word of God taken for our instruction in righteousness this morning comes from 1 Peter 4:7-11: 7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. A man stumbled onto a Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Posted by Pastor Greg Allen on January 13, 2013 under 2013 | Preached Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 1 Peter 1:3-5. Transcript. If that is your response right now, that is well and good. Therefore we really have to struggle hard against the tide to keep ourselves sober-minded. We need to be watchful in prayer (4:7b) 2. All the practical exhortations of this passage are founded upon the truth that "the end of all things is at hand." Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1–2, 1 Peter 4:7–10. What do others expect of people who claim to be Christians? 1 PETER 5. Gifts should never be used to draw people’s attention to the person using them. If you have the means, contribute to the support of our missionaries in Saipan, Cambodia, Batam, Myanmar or Thailand. 9-12. Peter wrote this letter, 1 Peter, to Christians who were going through difficult times and encourages them to trust God to them through those times. But the word 'whom', is singular. Our prayers sometimes seem to reach no higher than the ceiling. 22. ... 1 Peter 1:6-9. Now, Peter moves on to tell us that our faith, that is, our system of belief is a precious thing as well. This is the time for us all to lay aside every sin and anything in our lives that may hinder our spiritual growth, and run the race that is set before us. Another outline of 1 Peter is: (1) Suffering and rejoicing — 1Pe 1:1-13 (2) Suffering and holiness — 1Pe 1:14 — 1Pe 3:22 (3) Suffering and fellowship — 1Pe 4 (4) Suffering and glory — 1Pe 5:1-4 (5) Suffering and others — 1Pe 5:5-14. v. 7 — “Precious” occurs seven times — the big fisherman uses this word. 3) Accomplish the Will of God (1 Peter 4:7-11) We have observed in our study of 1st Peter that the original recipients of this epistle were undergoing "various trials" - 1 Pe 1:6 2. 1:18-19. But also we should remember that when we teach God’s Word or tell our acquaintances about the Lord, everything we say should be in line with the general teaching and principles contained in God’s Word. Taken for granted then we should be very keen to pass on the First Epistle of Peter outlines. Their TV sets during their free time who covers a transgression show how. Them all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a transgression New contains... 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