1 Peter 5:12-14 - Exposition of 1 and 2 Peter

This sermon concludes the exposition of First Peter by examining the letter's final verses, which highlight faithful companions and a call to perseverance. The preacher identifies Silvanus as an enduring servant, the church in Rome as God's elect people, and Mark as a testament to spiritual restoration. These examples reinforce the central theme that believers are chosen by God's sovereign grace, providing comfort amidst persecution. The message urges Christians to stand firm in this true grace, recognizing that their salvation is secure regardless of external hostility. Finally, it encourages warm affection among believers as a practical expression of the peace found in Christ.

An exposition of Philippians 3:8 continuing a two-part series on the surpassing worth of the Christian's knowledge of Christ. Drawing on Paul's declaration that he counts all things as rubbish compared to knowing Christ Jesus his Lord, the sermon works through seven biblical reasons why this knowledge is of the highest order, completing the four reasons introduced in the morning sermon with three further grounds. Main points: - Christ is the one in whom all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden - Christ is the object and ground of saving faith - Christ is the believer's sanctification and the pattern of holy living Scripture references: - Psalms 2:7-8; 16:11; 17:15; 110:1 - Proverbs 8:22-31 - Isaiah 11:1-5; 53:11 - Jeremiah 9:23-24; 31:31-34 - Daniel 12:3 - Matthew 11:27; 16:16-17; 17:1-8 - Luke 10:22 - John 1:1-4; 1:14; 3:36; 5:39-40; 6:68-69; 14:6; 17:3; 20:30-31 - Acts 4:12 - Romans 3:21-22; 8:29; 10:9-17 - 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2:2; 13:12; 15:49 - 2 Corinthians 3:18; 4:6; 5:21 - Galatians 2:20 - Ephesians 1:17; 3:8-9; 3:14-19; 4:13-15 - Philippians 3:8-10 - Colossians 1:15-17; 2:2-3; 2:9; 3:10 - 1 Timothy 2:5 - Hebrews 1:1-3; 11:6 - 1 Peter 1:8 - 2 Peter 1:2-3; 3:18 - 1 John 5:11-12; 5:20 - Revelation 5:9-12 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-the-importance-of-our-knowledge-of-christ-part-2 Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

An exposition of 1 Timothy 2:9–10 addressing Paul's apostolic instruction on how women are to adorn themselves in the context of corporate worship. The sermon examines the contrast between external ornamentation and the inward adornment of godliness, drawing out the theological grounding of Paul's directives and their practical implications for women professing faith in Christ. Main points: - the apostolic context: biblical conduct as waging the good warfare - the prohibition: what modest apparel excludes (braided hair, gold, pearls, costly clothing) - the positive command: adorning with good works as befitting women who profess godliness Scripture references: - Proverbs 31:30 - Isaiah 3:16-24 - 1 Timothy 2:1-10 - 1 Peter 3:3-5 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-1-timothy-2-the-conduct-of-women-in-corporate-worship Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai