Crucified Life, Hostile World - Evergreen Church Tulsa

“Shepherd, Elder, Overseer” - 1 Peter 5:1-7 | Full Sunday Service

December 1, 2024 • Pastor Michael Gabbert • 1 Peter 5:1–7

Peter now returns his attention to life together in the church. Here, he is writing to us personally, pastors and people. Before addressing warfare with Satan, Peter reminds us of our call to live in proper standing with one another according to God’s community plan.

"Sticks and Stones..." - 1 Peter 4:7-19 | Full Sunday Service

November 24, 2024 • Pastor Michael Gabbert • 1 Peter 4:7–19

When time is short, things get urgent. And simplified. As Jesus approached the cross, His focus and intensity increased. Suffering produces concentration. Peter brashly scolded Jesus and received the harshest rebuke in the New Testament (Matthew 16:23). Years later, Peter instructs believers how to possess that same Christ-like focus during persecutions.

"Called To Be Different" - 1 Peter 3:18-4:6 | Full Sunday Service

November 17, 2024 • Pastor Michael Gabbert • 1 Peter 3:18–22, 1 Peter 4:1–6

Peter continues to call believers to live the “Jesus life” in hard days—to strength, to resolve, to unwavering firmness like a soldier entering battle. Accordingly, he outlines five motivations for “swimming upstream.” He calls us to be satisfied with our distinctiveness in a world that demands conformity.

“Inside and Outside the Church” - 1 Peter 3:8-22 | Full Sunday Service

November 10, 2024 • Pastor Michael Gabbert • 1 Peter 3:8–22

Peter now outlines an ideal picture of life inside church as well as strategies for believers who must live in the hostile world outside the church. This timely and practical advice is given for “all of you.” The “Jesus life” lived well is a life of victory in all circumstances.

“Following Jesus at Home” - 1 Peter 3:1-7 | Full Sunday Service

October 27, 2024 • Pastor Michael Gabbert • 1 Peter 3:1–7

Marriage is one of the wonderful mysteries of the universe. God’s intention is to communicate His glory through this most intimate relationship. The secret for success in marriage is simply to make the other person more important than yourself. Supernatural joy is the result!

“Demonstrating the Jesus Life” -1 Peter 2:10-25 | Full Sunday Service

October 20, 2024 • Pastor Michael Gabbert • 1 Peter 2:10–25

Peter writes with a sense of urgency here. It is vital that believers take very seriously their identity in Christ and intentionally demonstrate spiritual growth in the everyday roles of life. Why? Because we are being evaluated daily. We must live distinctively as “Jesus Life” people!

“Babies, Stones, and Priests” - 1 Peter 2:1-9 | Full Sunday Service

October 13, 2024 • Pastor Michael Gabbert • 1 Peter 2:1–9

With three complementary illustrations, Peter now calls on each believer to take personal and continuing responsibility for spiritual growth. It is not enough to be converted and to only begin the Christian journey. Turning from sin to righteousness is a daily practice; and this new life has communal obligations that go with it.

"Salvation on Earthly Display - 1 Peter 1:17-25 | Full Sunday Service

September 15, 2024 • Pastor Michael Gabbert • 1 Peter 1:17–25

Further motivation for the Christian life (beyond our fascination with salvation and our enthusiasm for the Jesus life) is found in our recognition of God’s discipline and an appreciation of the tremendous cost of our salvation. This new life is meant to be lived openly so others are attracted to Jesus.

“Salvation on Cosmic Display” - 1 Peter 1:10-16 | Michael Gabbert

September 8, 2024 • Pastor Michael Gabbert • 1 Peter 1:10–16

Always captivated by a “living hope,” Peter now transitions from lofty theological introduction to gentle pastoral direction about how to live the Christian life. He gives no complicated strategy or oppressive requirements. Peter simply describes the obvious traits of an authentic follower of Jesus.

"Salvation in Time and Eternity" - 1 Peter 1:1-12 | Full Sunday Service

September 1, 2024 • Pastor Michael Gabbert • 1 Peter 1:1–12

1 Peter is a timely message to twenty-first century disciples—a letter designed to strengthen the local church living in an increasingly hostile environment; and to steel the resolve of the saints to stay the course to eternity. From eternity past to eternity future, the drama of salvation is breathtaking!