The sermon emphasizes the Christian's responsibility to submit to governing authorities, viewing this obedience as an act of submission to God and a means of demonstrating a positive influence on the world. Drawing from 1 Peter, it explores the importance of honorable conduct among non-believers, highlighting that submission isn't blind but rather a strategic approach to glorify God and potentially lead others to faith. The message underscores the purpose of authority – both punishing wrongdoing and praising good deeds – and cautions against the lust for power, urging believers to engage with civic life responsibly and prayerfully, recognizing their role as ambassadors for Christ within society.

The sermon explores the challenging reality of Christian identity within a world that often misunderstands and opposes faith, drawing from 1 Peter 2. It emphasizes that believers, as sojourners and pilgrims, are fundamentally different and called to abstain from fleshly lusts, maintaining honorable conduct even amidst criticism. The message underscores that good works, though potentially provoking negative reactions, ultimately serve to glorify God, particularly when they contribute to a divine visitation—a moment of spiritual awakening or conversion. Ultimately, the sermon calls for self-control and a life lived in accordance with God's grace, recognizing that every action should reflect and honor His preeminence.

In a time where what someone self-identifies seems to settle things, the reality is what God identifies you takes all precedent. How He identifies the believer is given in these verses.

Jesus rose body and soul, it wouldn't be a true resurrection any other way. Often we look at what He did as if it were some separate miraculous act. Jesus never did anything just for Himself, and the resurrection is a prime example.