Sermon

MESSAGE - 7/31-8/1, 2021
1 PETER – DIFFERENT: “Dealing With Trials”
1 Peter 1:1-9
THEME: The world is not our home, but God is our refuge.
INTRODUCTION:
1. 1 Peter 1:1: Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion…
2. 1 Peter 1:6-7: In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
I.   TRIALS HELP                                         MY FAITH. (v. 7)
1. Luke 22:31-32: “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
2. James 1:2-4: Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
II. TRIALS DRAW ME                                             TO GOD. (vv. 8-9)
1. Hebrews 11:27:   By faith Moses left Egypt, not being afraid of the anger of the king, for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.
2. 2 Corinthians 5:6-7: So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight.
CONCLUSION: Hebrews 10:36: For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.
WORDS: clarify, closer.

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