November 1, 2020 • Travis Markes • 1 Peter 5:10–14
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son. Greet one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.” (1 Peter 5:10-14 ESV)
The Grace of God enables us to:
*Enter into His Glory
*Endure temporary suffering
*Encourage others who suffer
*Experience peace in a messed up world
Be Alert - 1 Peter 5:6-10
October 25, 2020 • Travis Markes • 1 Peter 5:6–10
Sojourners - Be Alert
1 Peter 5:6-10
Notes:
1. Humble yourself before God and cast your anxieties on Him.
2. Realize you have a real spiritual adversary, Satan.
3. Satan will attack your Faith.
4. Resist Satan by holding on to your Faith.
Humility in the Church - 1 Peter 5:1-5
October 18, 2020 • Travis Markes • 1 Peter 5:1–5
"Sojourners"
Humility in the Church
1 Peter 5:1-5
Notes:
1. The Elders are to model humility in the church.
2. All Born-Again Believers are to clothe themselves with humility.
Suffering as a Christian - 1 Peter 4:12-19
October 11, 2020 • Travis Markes • 1 Peter 4:12–19
1 Peter 4:12-19
Outline:
1. What did the Christians of Peter’s day face?
*Suffering and sometimes death
2. What are we to do in the face of suffering?
*Do not be surprised
*Entrust
*Rejoice and be not ashamed
*Do what is right
*Glorify God
3. Where do we get our strength to face suffering and persecution as a believer?
*The Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you
Live Like There Is No Tomorrow
October 4, 2020 • Travis Markes • 1 Peter 4:7–11
“The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (1 Peter 4:7-11)
1. Pray with a sense of urgency. (v. 7)
2. Focus on your love for others. (v. 8-9)
*Love covers sin.
*Love shows hospitality.
3. Use your gifts to bless others. (v. 10-11)
Obtaining a Blessing
September 6, 2020 • Travis Markes • 1 Peter 3:8–12
1. Be unified in Jesus Christ. (v.8)
* Unity of mind
* Sympathy
* Love God’s family
* Tender heart
* Humble mind
2. Bless others and obtain a blessing. (v. 9)
3. Seek and pursue peace. (v.10-11)
4. Receive God’s blessing. (v. 12)
The Shepherd
August 23, 2020 • Travis Markes • 1 Peter 2:25
“For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.”
1. Stray: Lost in sin
2. Return: Repentance of sin
3. To the Shepherd and Overseer: Relationship with God (salvation)
Faith at Home
August 30, 2020 • Travis Markes
1. The wife and her witness (v 1-6)
--Follow the leadership of your husband.
--Inner beauty is more important than outer beauty.
--Trust God in all situations.
2. The husband and his witness (v.7)
--Know and understand your wife.
--Honor and respect your wife.
--Love your wife.
