Shepherds, Sheep, and the Good Shepherd - 1 Peter 5:1-5

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Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 5:1-5

1 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

Sermon Outline:

  1. Peter’s credentials.

  2. Sheep and Shepherds.

  3. The Work of Shepherding.

  4. The Promised Reward.

The Fiery Trial, 1 Peter 4:12-19

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Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-19

12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” 19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

Sermon Outline:

  1. The Paradox of Suffering

  2. The Particulars of Suffering

  3. The Purpose of Suffering

  4. The Perils of Suffering

  5. The Plan for Suffering

1 Peter 4:7-10

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Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 4:7-11

7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 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.

Sermon Outline:

  1. The Context of the Christian Life

  2. The Priority and Meaning of love

Resurrection Sunday - 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, The Center of the Gospel

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Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.

Sermon Outline: The Resurrection…

  1. Is Central To The Gospel (Good News)

  2. Is Tied To The Death of Jesus

  3. Is Compelling Proof of Jesus Identity

  4. Is A Matter of Historical Events

  5. Shows Us Our Greatest Problem

  6. Shows Us We Need A Savior

  7. Is the Triumph Over Evil

Armed for Battle, 1 Peter 4:1-6

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Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 4:1-6

1 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. 3 For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. 4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; 5 but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.

Sermon Outline: I Peter 4:1-6, Armed for the Battle

  1. Arm Yourselves

  2. A New Relationship with Sin

  3. The Depravity of the world

  4. Eternal Life through the Gospel