Grace Bible Church, of Seabrook, MD Sermons

2 Peter 2.1-3

Beware of False Prophets (2.1-3) False Prophets:

• Slip in Secretly (2.1)
• Deny Christ as Lord (2.1)
• Grow Popular (2.3)
• Damage the Church's Reputation (2.3)
• Exploit People for Financial Gain (2.3)
• Chase Earthly Desires (2.10)
• Reject Accountability and Authority (2.10)
• Get Caught in the End

2 Peter 1.10-2.3

Application Questions:

• Which of the following character traits do you most desire?
• What can a person do to grow in this area?
• How can a church community help?
   
• Virtue: moral excellence, strength to choose the noble path
• Knowledge: experiential walk with God
• Self-control: inner strength, self-mastery
• Steadfastness: perseverance, fortitude
• Godliness: God-centered, quickly factors God into life decisions 
• Brotherly Affection: learning to love in a platonic way
• Love: agape, good will, unconquerable benevolence
   
• Covet Peter's Heart Values (1.12-15)
• Pursue an Experiential Walk with God (1.16-18)
• Study the Word (1.19)
• Affirm the Divine Origin of the Bible (1.20-21)
• Beware of False Prophets (2.1-3)

2 Peter 1.10-2.3

Application Questions:

• Which of the following character traits do you most desire?
• What can a person do to grow in this area?
• How can a church community help?
   
• Virtue: moral excellence, strength to choose the noble path
• Knowledge: experiential walk with God
• Self-control: inner strength, self-mastery
• Steadfastness: perseverance, fortitude
• Godliness: God-centered, quickly factors God into life decisions 
• Brotherly Affection: learning to love in a platonic way
• Love: agape, good will, unconquerable benevolence
   
• Covet Peter's Heart Values (1.12-15)
• Pursue an Experiential Walk with God (1.16-18)
• Study the Word (1.19)
• Affirm the Divine Origin of the Bible (1.20-21)
• Beware of False Prophets (2.1-3)

2 Peter 1.1-11

• Overview of 2nd Peter: Overcome the Gates
  • Through Spiritual Growth (Chapter 1)
  • Through Theological Health (Chapter 2)
  • Through Patient Longsuffering (Chapter 3)
• Overcome Through Spiritual Growth:
  • Cultivate Awareness of Your Position in Christ (1.1-4)
• Develop Your Character (1.5-7)
  • Virtue
  • Knowledge
  • Self-control
  • Steadfastness
  • Godliness
  • Brotherly Affection
  • Love
• Gain Assurance of Salvation (1.8-11)
• Application

• Which of the following character traits do you most desire?
• What can a person do to grow in this area?
• How can a church community help?
  • Virtue
  • Knowledge
  • Self-control
  • Steadfastness
  • Godliness
  • Brotherly Affection
  • Love

2 Peter 1.1-11

• Overview of 2nd Peter: Overcome the Gates
  • Through Spiritual Growth (Chapter 1)
  • Through Theological Health (Chapter 2)
  • Through Patient Longsuffering (Chapter 3)
• Overcome Through Spiritual Growth:
  • Cultivate Awareness of Your Position in Christ (1.1-4)
• Develop Your Character (1.5-7)
  • Virtue
  • Knowledge
  • Self-control
  • Steadfastness
  • Godliness
  • Brotherly Affection
  • Love
• Gain Assurance of Salvation (1.8-11)
• Application

• Which of the following character traits do you most desire?
• What can a person do to grow in this area?
• How can a church community help?
  • Virtue
  • Knowledge
  • Self-control
  • Steadfastness
  • Godliness
  • Brotherly Affection
  • Love

1 Peter 5.1-14

• Introduction
• Review: Master the Mind (4.7-19)
• Defeat Angst through Artful Submission (5.1-7)
• Resist the Devil (5.8-14)
• Application:
  • What one thing could you do to be a better leader?
  • What one thing could you do to be a better follower?

1 Peter 5.1-14

• Introduction
• Review: Master the Mind (4.7-19)
• Defeat Angst through Artful Submission (5.1-7)
• Resist the Devil (5.8-14)
• Application:
  • What one thing could you do to be a better leader?
  • What one thing could you do to be a better follower?

1 Peter 4.7-19

Overview: Where We Are Going

1. Master Your Mind (1 P 4.7-19)
2. Defeat Angst through Artful Submission (1 P 5.1-7)
3. Resist the Devil (1 P 5.8-14)
4. Make Your Calling and Election Sure (2 P 1.1-11)

Application: Benefits of Mastering Your Mind

A Mastered Self Does Six Things:

1. Love earnestly (4.8)
2. Show hospitality w/o grumbling (4.9)
3. Use your gifts/strengths to serve others (4.10)
4. Glorify God in your speech (4.11)
5. Glorify God in your service (4.11)
6. Process Pain Well (4.12-19)