Sermons (audio) - Derwood Bible Church

1 Peter series message 23 Text: I Peter 5:10-13 It is fitting that Peter closes on the note of grace: the true grace of God and the God of all grace ! In this message we will focus on the outworking of this grace in our lives - comfort and perspective for every believer!  7 20 25 The God of All Grace Colin Seager

Text: Ephesians 1:11 & Isaiah 46:9-10 The world needs to hear about Jesus! It may look different for each believer, but every Christian is called to share the good news about Jesus with the world. 7 13 25 Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God Sam Vasa

1 Peter series message 22 Text: I Peter 5:6-9 Today's passage is a wonderfully pastoral piece of advice. Stay humble under God's mighty hand, stay vigilant, and stand firm! 7 6 25 Stand Firm! Colin Seager

1 Peter series message 21 Text: 1 Peter 5:1-5 This week, Peter addresses elders and gives profound wisdom for everyone in the church. This message will be helpful for those wanting to learn more about the biblical teaching for the role and qualifications for elders in the local church.  6 29 25 Elders: A Ministry of Oversight Colin Seager

1 Peter series message 20 Text: I Peter 4:17-19 As Peter exhorts the church to not be surprised when they face trials and suffer because of their faith, he points them to the bigger picture. God is doing a work in His people through these trials, as painful as they may be. It is a message of hope for those in Christ, but it is a warning of judgement for those who are not.  6 22 25 The Big Pic...

1 Peter series message 19 Text: 1 Peter 4:12-16 When suffering because you are a Christian, realize it is normal, rejoice in the promise of future glory, know there is present spiritual blessing, trust yourself to God, and continue doing good! 6 15 25 Expect It Geoff Frink

1 Peter series message 18 Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11 In light of the end coming, we are to love people fiercely and serve one another faithfully. This all flows from the mindset Peter taught us in our previous passage. In this way, God is glorified in all things!  6 8 25 In Light of the End Colin Seager

1 Peter series message 17 Text: I Peter 4:1-6 Peter focuses on the Christian mindset. We must have the mindset of not only ceasing our previous way of living in accordance with the flesh, but determining to follow our Lord in the path of suffering if He so wills. We can expect nonbelievers to ridicule our choices. A sobering truth to that end is that God is ready to judge the living and...

1 Peter series message 16 Text: I Peter 3:18-22 The earliest Christian confession was Jesus is Lord . They joyfully suffered for the Name, knowing they had been reconciled to God through the death of Jesus. Genesis 3:15 was fulfilled. Jesus made proclamation to spirits now in prison and was crowned Lord of All . 5 25 25 Jesus is Lord Colin Seager

1 Peter series message 15 Text: I Peter 3:8-17 There is a difference between suffering the due consequences of our own folly and suffering for following Christ in a sinful world. We want to eliminate the former and, by God's grace, engage the latter when it is necessary. It all begins with setting Christ apart as Lord in our hearts, being ready to give an answer for those who oppose us, so we do n...

1 Peter series message 14 Text: I Peter 3:1-7 Peter now addresses wives and husbands, giving instructions to each as they relate to one another in the Lord. A significant underlying principle is that wives are joint heirs along with their husbands in the grace of life, as all believers are joint heirs with Christ. 5 11 25 Husbands and Wives Colin Seager

1 Peter series message 13 Text: I Peter 2:22-25 Peter has much to say about suffering; it is a dominant theme through the next two chapters. As Mike pointed out last week, the world does not exactly give us a standing ovation when we follow Jesus contrary to culture's norms. We should be prepared to suffer for our Christian convictions. Following Jesus makes this inevitable. Jesus' sufferings were...

1 Peter series message 12 Text: I Peter 2:13-21 Peter just reminded his fellow saints that we’re all just passing through this world, like sojourners and exiles. So, we should live our lives so that those who criticize us will see the good we do and, ultimately, praise God. He says to live with honor, but what does that really mean? How can we do that if we live under an authority that’s unjust an...

1 Peter series message 11 Text: I Peter (misc.) "A living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" is the cornerstone of Peter's gospel theology. He goes on to use the word living  three more times to paint a vivid picture of the Christine hope we cherish: living Word, living stones, and the Living Stone (who is ready to judge the living and the dead). No surprise here, th...

1 Peter series message 10 Text: I Peter 2:11-12 Peter now expounds upon his OT quotations with very specific instructions - a reminder to mind our thoughts, attitudes, and conduct - as we are to Jesus' witnesses wherever we go. Peter resumes the exile motif to drive his point home. 4 13 25 The War Against Your Soul Colin Seager

1 Peter series message 9 Text: I Peter 2:9-10 Peter reaches to the Old Testament to form his descriptors of God's people, the church. Our purpose this side of Glory is to proclaim the Lord's excellencies as we have received mercy and been called out of darkness to His marvelous light.  4 6 25 A Holy Nation Colin Seager

1 Peter series message 8 Text: I Peter 2:4-5 Occasionally we encounter shocking statements in the New Testament that are truly seismic shifts from past experiences. Examining these unexpected statements yields rich insight into the staggering beauty and power of our redemption. Peter's use of the term holy priesthood is one such instance. In this message, we'll compare and contrast the priesthood...

1 Peter series message 7 Text: I Peter 2:1-8 In this message we engage a powerful passage that teaches us to grow up into our salvation: leave things behind, mature, keep moving forward. Peter employs intriguing imagery - stones - to help us grasp extraordinary truths of our common salvation. 3 23 25 Living Stones Colin Seager

1 Peter series message 6 Text: I Peter 1:22-25 Love one another earnestly from a pure heart, having purified your souls and because you've been born again through the living and abiding word of God. Peter continues to expound upon the gospel, the theology of it to include its presentation in our daily lives. The gospel and regeneration cannot be separated from the Word of God. ...

1 Peter series message 5 Text: 1 Peter 1:17-21 Peter's told us to set our hope fully on our future grace and to live holy lives as God's children. As we live reverently, anticipating our heavenly home, we remember that we've been redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus. Who we live and suffer for is so much greater than the empty way of life from which we were saved!  3 9 25 The Precious Bloo...

1 Peter series message 4 Text: 1 Peter 1:13-21 Peter begins with the holiness of God; Paul closes his letter to the Romans by applying His holiness. The Holy Spirit is telling us that God's holiness amplifies His grace and provides a compelling call to live by the fear of God and not be conformed to worldly passions during our heavenward pilgrimage.   3 2 25 Be Sober-Minded Colin Se...

1 Peter series message 3 Text: 1 Peter 1:10-12 Previously, we preached through the breathtaking truths and implications of the gospel. In this message, Peter pulls the veil back to show that the Holy Spirit was working through Old Testament writers to point us to the blood-stained cross and the glorious gospel. Truely, we have been gifted and entrusted with the most valuable possession a...

1 Peter series message 2 Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Peter begins by unpacking the stupendous salvation we have in Jesus Christ. By His great mercy He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus. Our suffering of various kinds prepares us for glory, and therefore we are filled with joy though we have not seen Him with our eyes. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, as we are...

1 Peter series message 1 Text: I Peter 1:1-5 The relatable disciple is now filled with the Holy Spirit and boldly proclaiming the gospel despite intense persecution. The apostle's opening remarks are breathtaking and saturated with gospel truth to encourage and edify us, and also to prepare us to suffer for our testimony. 2 9 25 A Living Hope! Colin Seager

Text: 2 Timothy 1:16-18 In the previous message we saw God's gracious promise to never leave nor forsake us, and the many implications that has in our lives. A logical extrapolation of that truth is the human agency He often uses to accomplish His purposes in us. The Apostle Paul was often refreshed and ministered to by individuals we know very little about, how do we fit into the spirit...