1 Peter - Hope for Suffering Saints - Fellowship Baptist Church

1: Intro to 1 Peter

October 10, 2021 • Jackie Watts • 1 Peter 1:1–9, Ezekiel 39:23

Today we begin a brand new series from an ancient text, written by one of the closest disciples of Jesus, pointing beleaguered believers to their heavenly HOPE in the middle of difficult days.

2: Worth the PRICE?

October 17, 2021 • Jackie Watts • Acts 1:11, 1 Peter 1:10–21, Isaiah 53:10–11

There was a GREAT PRICE paid for you and me, and today we are going to consider whether our lives demonstrate that we appreciate the PRICE paid for us.

3: The House of God

October 24, 2021 • Jackie Watts • 1 Peter 1:22—2:10

Regardless of what you've heard before, the New Testament refers to PEOPLE - not a place - as "The House of God". Today we are going to discover how people who are part of the House of God should live & love.

4: Enduring Unjust Suffering

October 31, 2021 • Jackie Watts • 1 Peter 2:11–25, Galatians 5:19–21, Matthew 5:16, Acts 16:25–34, John 19:11

There isn't much more frustrating than being punished for doing what is right, but followers of Jesus better be ready to respond like Jesus did.

5: Revealing The God Who Saves

November 7, 2021 • Jackie Watts • 1 Peter 3:1–18, Acts 23:3–5

Today we discover some practical ways to be faithful in REVEALING THE GOD WHO SAVES to our family, to our faith family, and to our community.

6: ThanksGIVING beyond Thanksgiving

November 28, 2021 • Jackie Watts • 1 Peter 3:18—4:11, 2 Peter 2:4, Jude 6

During this season we pause and give thanks for God's good gifts to us. Today we discover how we can best thank God for His good gifts by giving them to others.

7: Smiling While Suffering

January 9, 2022 • Jackie Watts • John 16:21–22, 2 Corinthians 4:8–18, 1 Peter 4:12–19, Romans 8:28–29, John 15:20

1st century Christians often suffered, persecuted for their faith in Jesus. YET…they were Smiling While Suffering. HOW is that possible, and how can WE experience that kind of hope in midst of the hurt? Today we find out.

8: God's Humble Flock

January 16, 2022 • Jackie Watts • 1 Peter 5:1–13, John 13:14–15, Matthew 11:28

Today we conclude this letter as the one whom Jesus commanded, “Feed my sheep” reminds God’s flock to live holy & humble, as we await the return of our Chief Shepherd.