Bible Teaching from Calvary East

Peter identifies four points of departure from the way of truth and righteousness: (1) Despising authority, (2) disregarding morality, (3) distorting liberty, and (4) deepening depravity.

Peter refutes fives reasons that people might give for listening to a false teacher: (1) Their profession; (2) their persuasion; (3) their position; (4) their popularity; and (5) their persistence. This sermon is part 4 in "A Fisherman's Truth," Bryan Craddock's series of verse-by-verse sermons on 2 Peter.

Peter directs us to three authoritative sources that we should rely upon for knowing God: (1) the apostles' teaching; (2) the apostles' witness; and (3) the prophetic word. This sermon is part 3 in "A Fisherman's Truth," Bryan Craddock's series of verse-by-verse sermons on 2 Peter.

Peter calls everyone who knows God to make three commitments: (1) Be diligent, not negligent, (2) be fruitful, not forgetful, and (3) be sure, not stumbling. This sermon is part 2 of “A Fisherman's Truth” Bryan Craddock’s series on 2 Peter.

Peter helps us grasp three privileges granted to every believer through our relationship with God: (1) an equal faith, (2) a full knowledge, and (3) a glorious calling. This sermon is part 1 of “A Fisherman's Truth” Bryan Craddock’s series on 2 Peter.

The wise men and the star fit into a prophetic thread about seeing the light from four perspectives that lead us to worship God: (1) The power of light, (2) the knowledge of light, (3) the guidance of light, and (4) the life of light. This sermon is part 4 of Bryan Craddock’s “Christmas Prophecies” series.

The prophecies of a coming king reveal seven implications for our lives: (1) obedience, (2) forever, (3) judgment, (4) peace, (5) service, (6) repentance, and (7) anticipation. This sermon is part 3 of Bryan Craddock’s “Christmas Prophecies” series.

Bethlehem is a stage that tells a powerful story of change through twelve different scenes: (1) grief, (2) worldliness, (3) idolatry, (4) wickedness, (5) hopelessness, (6) surrender, (7) grace, (8) strength, (9) hope, (10) trials, (11) praise, and (12) persecution. This sermon is part 2 of Bryan Craddock’s “Christmas Prophecies” series.

The prophecy of the woman's offspring reveals four truths about God's plan that give us hope in dark times: (1) the problem of evil, (2) the promise of blessing, (3) the presence of God, and (4) the power of salvation. This sermon is part 1 of Bryan Craddock’s “Christmas Prophecies” series.

Paul reveals five habits that enable us to experience God's peace: (1) Rejoicing, (2) reasoning, (3) requesting, (4) redirecting, and (5) retraining.

Peter mentions three people whose stories display the impact of grace, love, and peace: (1) Silvanus, (2) Mark, and (3) She Who is at Babylon. This sermon is part 13 of "A Fisherman's Passion," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.

Peter presents four commitments of a radically different kind of strength: (1) submission, (2) dependence, (3) resistance, and (4) endurance. This sermon is part 12 of A Fisherman's Passion, Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.

Peter shows us five characteristics of the leadership that we need in the church: (1) A humble voice, (2) a caring focus, (3) a godly motive, (4) an exemplary life, and (5) a hopeful outlook.

Peter encourages Christians to respond to suffering in three ways: (1) not shock but joy, (2) not shame but glory, and (3) not disobedience but trust. This sermon is part 10 of "A Fisherman's Passion," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.

Peter gives us six instructions for how to live in the end times: (1) believe, (2) evangelize, (3) pray (4) love, (5) give, and (6) serve. This sermon is part 9 of "A Fisherman's Passion," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.

Peter guides us through four steps to help us gear up to endure suffering: (1) draw motivation from Christ's suffering, (2) pursue dedication to God's will, (3) maintain separation from the world's behavior, and (4) live with the realization of God's judgment. This sermon is part 8 of "A Fisherman's Passion," Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.

Peter describes four accomplishments brought about through Jesus' suffering: (1) Secured our reconciliation with God; (2) Enabled His proclamation of victory; (3) Rescued our consciences from guilt; and (4) Demonstrated His authority over all. This sermon is part 7 of "A Fisherman's Passion," Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.

Peter presents four ways for Christians to represent the hope of the gospel: (1) expect blessing; (2) exalt Christ; (3) explain hope; and (4) exhibit goodness. This sermon is part 6 of "A Fisherman's Passion," Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.

Peter explains four keys to overcoming our misdirected fighting impulse: (1) believers; (2) blessing; (3) goodness; and (4) God. This sermon is part 5 in “A Fisherman’s Passion,” Bryan Craddock’s series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14. 

Peter prescribes three strategies for women and men to reach their unbelieving spouse: (1) submission and understanding; (2) quietness and honor; and (3) faith and prayer. This sermon is part 4 of "A Fisherman's Passion," Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14. 

Peter identifies three goals for Christians to pursue as we experience injustice: (1) please God; (2) follow Christ; and (3) live out salvation. This sermon is part 3 of "A Fisherman's Passion," Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.

Peter presents five reasons for Christians to submit to government: (1) the Lord; (2) order; (3) silence; (4) freedom; and (5) importance. This sermon is part 2 of "A Fisherman's Passion," Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.

Peter urges believers to follow four directions for relating to the world: (1) hold by as sojourners and exiles; (2) hold off fleshly desires; (3) hold up your good deeds; and (4) hold on for God's visitation. This sermon is part 1 of "A Fisherman's Passion", Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 2:11-5:14.

Peter presents six truths about born-again believers to help us know who we are. We are: (1) united by God's choice; (2) ruled by his presence; (3) identified by his holiness; (4) purchased for his service; (5) commissioned by his light; and (6) reconciled by his mercy. This sermon is part 11 of "A Fisherman's Hope," Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 1:1-2:10.

Peter reveals three priestly honors of life in Christ: (1) becoming a spiritual house; (2) offering spiritual sacrifices; and (3) trusting the spiritual cornerstone. This sermon is part 10 of "A Fisherman's Hope," Bryan Craddock's series on 1 Peter 1:1-2:10.