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January 10, 2016

End-Time Exile Encouragement

Speaker: Tom Hopewell Series: 1 Peter: Exiled Faith Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6–14

I. Be compliant to the commands of the Lord
     A. Humble yourselves (6)
     B. Be Sober-Minded (8)
     C. Be Watchful (8)
     D. Resist the devil (9)
     E. Stand firm in grace (12)
     F. Greet One Another (14)
II. Be cognizant of the course of godly living
     A. Casting all our anxieties on Him (God) (7)
     B. Knowing that we are not alone in our suffering (9)
     C. Understanding that we will suffer - a little while (10)
     D. Exhorting and declaring true grace (12)
III. Be confident in the control of God
     A. God will restore (10)
     B. God will confirm (10)
     C. God will strengthen (10)
     D. God will establish (10)
Next Steps:
     > Joyfully embrace our status in Christ,
     > And patiently endure our sufferings on earth,
     > In order to live hopeful, productive, submissive lives for Christ.

other sermons in this series

Dec 6

2015

End Time, Exile Leading

Speaker: Tom Hopewell Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1–5 Series: 1 Peter: Exiled Faith

Nov 29

2015

End Time, Exile Living

Speaker: Tom Hopewell Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7–19 Series: 1 Peter: Exiled Faith

Nov 22

2015

The Triumphant Work of Christ on the Cross

Speaker: Tom Hopewell Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18– 4:6 Series: 1 Peter: Exiled Faith