AM: “Maintaining Your Effectiveness of Christ’s Mission on Earth”

This sermon was preached Sunday, Dec 6, 2020 @ 6 pm for publication Sunday, Dec 13, 2020

Text:  I Peter 5:1-11

  • Introduction:     I Peter 2:11-12
    • Peter is ___________ them to let him help them as a shepherd
    • Peter is ___________ them not to get too comfortable living on earth
    • Peter is ___________ them not to become a casualty in their journey on earth
    • Peter is ___________ them to bring glory to God until He takes them to Heaven
  1. Bringing God glory by ______________ to His under-shepherd     I Peter 5:1-5
    1. So he can be used of God to ___________ in His glory
    2. So he can __________ you God’s nourishing Word
    3. So he can __________ you in God’s will as an example you follow
    4. So he can be used of God to _________________ you for Christ’s return
  2. Bringing God glory by _________________ to HIm and not satan        I Peter 5:6-9
    1. _________________ yourself under God’s authority & power
    2. _________________ your burdens to God because of His love
    3. _________________ satan in your life daily & not God
  3. Bringing God glory by _________________ to HIs dominion    I Peter 5:10-11
    1. Bring God glory through HIs _______________ by faith in Christ
    2. Bring God glory by ________________________ in Christ     II Peter 3:18
    3. Bringing God glory by staying _______________ to Him in Christ     II Peter 3:15-17
    4. Diligently ___________________ yourself to stay close to the Lord     II Peter 3:14-15;  Colossians 3:12-17
  • Action Points:
    • Are you submitting to your pastor so he can lead you with God’s Word?
    • Are you submitting to God or satan in how you are living your daily life
    • Are you submitting to God’s authority as God over your life in His will?
    • Are you ready to remember His sacrifice for your sins in the Lord’s Table?