FBC Chula Sermons

True freedom in Christ, as taught in 1 Peter 2:16–17, is not a license to sin or an excuse to withdraw from the world. It is a call to serve God by actively loving others. Set free from slavery to sin, believers are now sent into the world to reflect Christ through intentional acts of service that open doors for the gospel. The message warns against two extremes—using freedom to continue in sin or...

1 Peter 2:13–17 calls believers to submit to earthly authorities for the Lord’s sake, not because rulers are worthy. Peter wrote this under Nero, a brutal emperor—showing that Christian submission isn’t based on comfort but on faithfulness. This isn’t blind obedience. Our true citizenship is in God’s kingdom, not any nation. We live in a broken world as ambassadors of Christ, called to be witnesse...

1 Peter 2:12 reminds us that true Christian witness is lived, not just spoken. Every believer is called to reflect Christ through honorable conduct before unbelievers, allowing our daily lives to point others to Jesus. Evangelism isn’t limited to public preaching—it happens wherever we live, work, and relate to others. As we follow Christ authentically, some will be drawn to Him, while others may...

1 Peter 2:11 reminds believers that the Christian life is not passive but combative. As sojourners and exiles, we live in a world that is not our home, facing a real spiritual battle against Satan, the world, and our own sinful nature. Victory does not come through self-discipline alone but through a Christ-centered life empowered by the Holy Spirit. Spiritual maturity is not sinless perfection, b...

Special Christmas Eve message looking at 1 Timothy 1:12-17 answering the question. Why did Jesus come to us?

Christmas proclaims a hope that is not wishful thinking but an anchor for our souls. As 1 Peter 1:20–21 reminds us, Jesus was not God’s backup plan. Before the foundation of the world, God purposed to send His Son, knowing humanity would rebel. That is staggering love. This hope was long anticipated, revealed in Christ, and fulfilled through His death and resurrection. Christmas without Easter is...

This message from 1 Peter 2:9–10 reminds us that our identity is found in Christ, not in our circumstances or the world’s opinion. Scripture declares that we are chosen, royal, holy, God’s own people, called to proclaim His excellencies. We did not earn this identity through performance or behavior. We have it because we are united with Christ, and He now lives in us. Jesus is not an addition to o...

At the heart of this Advent message is a searching question: Is Jesus truly the cornerstone of our lives, or merely an addition to a life we still control? Drawing from 1 Peter 2:4–8, we see that Christ cannot be supplemental—He must be essential. In ancient building, the cornerstone determined the alignment of the entire structure. Likewise, when we come to Christ by faith, we become living stone...

1 Peter 2:1–3 calls us to two essential cravings: a desire to put away sin and a hunger for God’s Word. Though our salvation is secure in Christ, we’re still called to actively reject attitudes like malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander—things that hinder genuine Christian love. True maturity doesn’t mean we stop struggling; it means we repent quickly and keep turning to Jesus. Peter’s imag...

1 Peter 1:17–19 calls us to live with a holy, life-shaping fear as God’s children. This isn’t terror, but reverent awe—a fear that keeps us mindful of God’s holiness, our accountability to Him, and the danger of taking His grace lightly. Because God judges impartially, we’re urged to conduct ourselves with this holy fear during our “exile” on earth. The passage also warns us not to waste our lives...

1 Peter 1:13–16 calls us to prepare our minds for action and pursue holiness with intention. True faith demands more than belief—it requires focus, discipline, and transformation. To “gird up the loins of our minds” means freeing ourselves from fear and distraction, anchoring our hope in Christ. Holiness isn’t perfection but a daily renewal as we become more like Him. When we see that Christ is be...

The salvation we often take for granted was something the prophets longed to see but never experienced. In 1 Peter 1:10–12, we learn three key truths: First, salvation is by grace alone—freely given through faith in Christ, not earned by works. Second, though free to us, it cost Christ everything; His sufferings were the price of our redemption. Finally, this grace must not end with us. The prophe...

What does it truly mean to have saving faith? In 1 Peter 1:8–9, we see three marks of genuine faith. First, saving faith loves Jesus deeply—not with fleeting emotion, but with the heart’s full devotion, flowing from gratitude for His sacrifice. Second, it believes in Jesus confidently, even without seeing Him. This isn’t blind faith, but trust rooted in spiritual truth that transforms belief into...

When life squeezes us—through frustration, loss, or pain—what’s inside our hearts comes out. 1 Peter 1:6–7 reminds us that trials can’t extinguish our joy in Christ. Unlike the world, we can rejoice in suffering because our hope is anchored in eternity, not circumstances. The early apostles rejoiced even after being beaten, knowing their pain had purpose. Our hardships are never random; God uses t...

1 Peter 1:3–5 reminds us that our salvation rests not on our effort but on God’s mercy. Once spiritually dead, we were lifted and given new life through Christ. Our living hope is a confident assurance rooted in His resurrection, and our inheritance is imperishable and secure—kept by God’s power, not ours. When doubts arise, it’s not our grip on Him that matters, but His grip on us. True faith isn...

In this powerful message, we're reminded of our identity as God's 'movable possessions' - chosen and called to be His representatives wherever we go. The sermon delves into 1 Peter 1:1-2, highlighting how early Christians, scattered due to persecution, were encouraged to see themselves as 'elect exiles.' This perspective challenges us to view our current circumstances, no matter how difficult, as...