In this sermon, Pastor Babij examines the apostle Peter’s teaching on how fearing God as Father and Judge should lead to holy living. Full Transcript: 1 Peter 1:17-21: If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth;…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij continues teaching from 1 Peter how Christians are called to be holy since God Himself is holy. Pastor Babij explains how Christians are to bear fruit unto holiness and what such fruit looks like. Pastor concludes by exhorting Christians to fear God. Full Transcript: Lord, as we consider the topic…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij teaches from 1 Peter that Christians should contemplate what Christ accomplished for them. Pastor also explains how Christians are to have a fixed, future hope and to live holy lives. Pastor concludes by reminding Christians that they are to live holy lives because they are now in God’s family and…
In today’s sermon, Pastor Babij teaches from 1 Peter how the prophets of the Old Testament had to search their own prophecies and writings for the great grace that Jesus procured for His people on the cross. Pastor Babij also points out that angels joyfully watch this salvation story play out. Pastor Babij concludes with…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij explains from 1 Peter that life’s trials are designed by God, not as temptations to make believers stumble, but as means of purifying and refining His people’s faith. Pastor Babij also discusses problems that challenge the Christian’s hope of salvation. Pastor Babij concludes by exhorting believers to meditate on God’s…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij teaches from 1 Peter 1:3-5 and explains how Christians are to live as foreigners in this world. Christians must think biblically and reside in the truth of God’s Word, dwelling upon God and speaking well of Him. Pastor also reminds believers of the tremendous inheritance they have have through Jesus…
Pastor Babij continues in his exposition of 1 Peter, using Scripture to show how the Christian’s standing as one chosen of God calls the Christian to behave as a sojourner and alien in this world. Pastor reminds Christians that “we are in the world but not of the world” and examines what the Scriptures teach…
Pastor Babij introduces the first book of Peter and demonstrates the practical subject of Peter’s letter: how Christians are to live in this world while preparing for the next. Christians are to live in the world as citizens of heaven, which means that Christians must prepare to experience temporary suffering and persecution as they live…
In this sermon, Pastor Babij wraps up his mini series on the reality of true discipleship by looking at 1 Peter 4:7-11. Pastor Babij explains five imperatives from Peter in light of the end and the coming reward for believers: Keep your head clear for the purpose of prayer Keep your heart warm for the…
In this sermon, David Capoccia explores Peter’s exhortation regarding suffering in 1 Peter 4. After some important introductory information, David Capoccia explains that, to suffer righteously and joyfully, believers must: 1.) arm themselves for suffering with Christ’s mindset, 2.) not seek to escape suffering by adopting worldly behavior, and 3.) remember that judgment is coming.