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Discover the enduring security found in faith as we explore 1 Peter 1 in a four-week sermon series. Beginning with the promise of a living hope through Christ's resurrection, we delve into themes of indestructible inheritance, God's power, and the testing of faith amidst trials. In a world fraught with chaos—be it economic strife, violence, or natural disasters—we seek a firm foundation. Join us to unlock the blessings of God's mercy and the significance of our commitment to living hope, reassuring us of the salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
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4 Part Series: 1 Peter 1:3-6 Finding Security in a Chaotic World
Finding Security in a Chaotic World • 3/31/13 (EASTER) – Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3) • 4/7/13 – Indestructible Inheritance (1 Peter 1:4) • 4/14/13 – God’s Power (1 Peter 1:5) • 4/21/13 –Tested Faith (1 Peter 1:6-7)
Finding Security in a Chaotic World • 1 Peter 1:3-7 (NIV) - 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This in-heritance is kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power
Finding Security in a Chaotic World until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.7 These have come so that your faith--of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Living Hope vs. Chaotic World • Economic • Violence • War • Natural Disasters • Families & Relationships
Living Hope • We Look For Security • Where do we find security?
Living Hope & Good News • Without the Resurrection there is NO: • Christianity • Salvation • Hope
Living Hope – 1 Peter 1:3 • God’s Mercy • Rebirth • Living Hope • Christ’s Resurrection
Living Hope – 1 Peter 1:3 • Commit to this 4 weeks series. • On the back, you will write “4 week sermon series - I commit to doing my best to attend as many as I can.” • Sign & Date
Living Hope – 1 Peter 1:3 • Have you made your reservation with Christ? • Is your reservation guaranteed? • Do you want the security of a Living Hope? • Pray & check your card today!