Preparing for Life’s Storms [Pt 3] (1 Peter 4:1-6)

As one prepares for the storms of life, its critical to THINK like Jesus did where he was willing to endure suffering for doing God's will. That's the theme and heart of this 3rd message on suffering.

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Preparing for Life’s Storms [Pt 2] (1 Peter 3:17-22)

As God continues to prepare us for Life's Storm in 1 Peter. We are reminded of the awesome truth that Jesus is our example in suffering. In fact, because we are "IN" Christ, we share in his victory where he triumphed over sin, evil & death through his death & resurrection. That's certainly cause to celebrate!!

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Preparing for Life’s Storms [Pt 1] (1 Peter 3:13-16)

There's a consistent and reoccurring theme in Bible as it relates to God's people and suffering that goes something like this. Life, more times than we like to admit, is marked with suffering. In this next section of Peter, God wants to prepare his people for the often common storms of life.

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Liv’n the Good Life (1 Peter 3:8-12)

Peter exhorts us to raise the bar on relationships. Telling us in essence that a key to "Liv'n the Good Life" in Christ is to improve relationships with others. That's the epitome of "Lifestyle Evangelism".
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Man on a Mission (1 Peter 3:7)

Continuing in the section of Peter's letter where he is challenging us to Lifestyle Evangelism in the home. Peter has some counsel for husbands. In short, he exhorts husbands to be a "Man on a Mission". That for sure will be a witness for Jesus. 

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Woman of Witness (1 Peter 3:1-6)

Much of our witness for Christ begins in the home. We are in that section of Peter's letter where he is challenging us to Lifestyle Evangelism. That is, being a witness for Jesus through Godly living. Here in the opening verses of 1 Peter 3, Peter instructs wives how they can be a "Woman of Witness."

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Jesus. Heaven’s Shepherd! (1 Peter 2:24-25)

As followers of Jesus, it is good for us to come back to the cross as a reminder of what our wonderful Shepherd has done for us. It should spur us on to a greater worship and desire to live for him. Rejoice, your Good Shepherd is looking out for you.

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Follow Christ in Doing Good (1 Peter 2:18-23)

When following Christ in doing good, that's often a path that leads to unjust suffering. But what an awesome opportunity to demonstrate the grace of God at work in our lives as we endure for the Lord's sake. Those around us see the evidence of a gospel that not only saves but sustains us until we are with Jesus.

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Statue of Liberty (1 Peter 2:13-17)

Just as the Statue of Liberty symbolizes our freedom as US Citizens, Jesus wants Christians to live in such a way that we symbolize the freedom that we have in Christ. He wants us to be monuments of Christian liberty, which in turn is a witness for the power of the gospel to change lives.

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Takes Surrender to Win (1 Peter 2:11-12)

The funny thing about spiritual warfare is that it takes surrender to win. Surrender not to the enemy or our temptations, but rather surrender to the Holy Spirit on an ongoing basis. That's how we assure ourselves victory in our Christians walk, which is an awesome witness of the gospels power to change lives.

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