The Heart of a Shepherd

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The Heart of a Shepherd

November 24, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Peter 5:1–4

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1. Sheep are scattered without a shepherd.

- Leaders are targets for spiritual attack.

2. God promised to be our shepherd.

- Jesus fulfilled this promise.

- Leaders are shepherds of God's flock.

3. Jesus called Peter to be a shepherd.

- Leaders must have the heart a shepherd.

Everyday Disciples with Everyday Hope

December 8, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Peter 5:12–14

- To hope means to wait in the tension with confidence of what is to come. - Knowing the end helps us persevere. - Our hope in Christ gives us peace in life. 2025 Vision (Strategy) (1) Fully alive in Christ. (Teaching) (2) Fully alight through Christ. (Training) (3) Fully aligned with Christ. (Teaming)

The Prideful Prowler

December 1, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Peter 5:5–11

1. The problem - Pride. - Pride puts us in danger. 2. The plan - Humility. - Clothing ourselves with humility is a choice. 3. The prowler - The Devil. - The lion is the enemy of the shepherd. - The Devil attacks our minds to destroy our souls. 4. The promise - Life.

Participating with Christ in Suffering

November 17, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Peter 4:12–19

- Suffering is expected for Christians. - “Christian” was used as a legal charge. - The Spirit is our Advocate on earth. - Christians will be vindicated in heaven. - Suffering is expected for leaders. (1) Expectations. (2) Busyness. (3) Weight. - Leadership is hard work because it’s heavy work. - To fully know Christ, we must suffer with Him.