theCHURCH Sermon Podcast

Point: Inspiration that that does not lead the way forward will soon become wasted information. Scripture:  1 Peter 5:12-14 Questions: 1. How would you describe a faithful brother or sister in Christ? What would it take for you to own this position? 2. What is the “true grace of God” Peter is referring to? 3. What does it look like to “Stand Firm”? 4. How can we take what we’ve learned and allow i...

Point: When you have the same expectations from leadership that God has, know that those same expectations will be expected from you. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5 Questions: 1. What should a church look for in a pastor/elder? 2. What do you think it means to “shepherd the flock of God”. Explain. 3. How is Jesus an example for pastors? 4. What can the whole church “aim to be the same” from this passage...

Point: God’s gift of Jesus is the only way to experience perfect peace in chaos. Scripture: Luke 2:1-14 Questions: 1. Why do you think God chose such a humble entrance? 2. Why do you think God chose to announce Jesus’ birth to shepherds? 3. What does it mean to call Jesus “Savior”? 4. How does the birth of Christ give YOU peace even in the midst of a chaotic world? 5. What is God teaching you thro...

Point: You can’t expect to bear the name of Christ and not expect to bear any of the sufferings of Christ. Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Questions: 1. Why do you think God allows us to suffer as Christians? 2. What do you think it means to “share in Christ’s suffering? What are some examples of this? 3. What do you think it means that “judgement begins at the house of God”? What is this judgement ref...

Main Point: Are you living right now like today really matters? Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11 Questions: 1. Why do you think being “self-controlled and sober-minded” is an important prerequisite for prayer? 2. As Christians, how should we “love one another earnestly”? Explain. 3. How does love for one another “cover a multitude of sins”? 4. How can you personally be a better steward of the gifts God h...

Main Point: In the middle of our suffering, we need to know that there is a much bigger picture going on before, during, and after our suffering. Scripture: 1 Peter 3:17-4:6 Questions: 1. Read 1 Peter 3:18-4:6. What is the gospel? Explain. How has the gospel impacted your life personally? 2. How is baptism and “the flood” similar? Explain. Why do you think it’s important to be baptized? 3. Peter c...

Point: In the middle of our suffering, we need to know that there is a much bigger picture going on before, during, and after our suffering. Scripture: 1 Peter 3:17-4:6 Questions: 1. Read 1 Peter 3:18-4:6. What is the gospel? Explain. How has the gospel impacted your life personally? 2. How is baptism and “the flood” similar? Explain. Why do you think it’s important to be baptized? 3. Peter comman...

Point: Jesus followers should remember that they are designed to do good, honor Christ, and share their hope. Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17 Questions: 1. How do you think most people respond when their desire to do good is met with anger, hatred and animosity? How do you respond? According to the text, how should we respond as Christians? 2. Peter says we should be prepared to give a defense for the...

Point: If the church would own the position Jesus gave us it would change the world. Questions: 1. Read 1 Peter 3:8-12. Why do you think that unity in the church is so important? 2. How should our conduct inside the church set the tone for our conduct outside of the church? 3. What are some practical ways we can “keep our tongue from evil and our lips from speaking deceit”? 4. What do you think it...

Point: Let your being lead your doing. Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7; 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Questions: 1. Read 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. In our culture today, what do you think it means to “act like a man”? What should it mean? 2. How should pursuing Jesus lead a man to be the greatest servant in his household? 3. What do you think it means for husbands to “live with your wives in an understanding way”? 4...

Point: Identity in Christ informs your role; Your role does not form your identity. Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6 Questions: 1. How should a woman’s identity as a daughter of Christ lead her as she fulfills her role as a wife, daughter, mother, or single? 2. Peter tells wives to not let their beauty be merely external, but rather to focus on the beauty of the heart. What do you think it looks like to “...

Point: Opportunities to be offended are numerous; being mindful of God in the midst of offense is a choice. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Questions: 1. Read 1 Peter 2:18-25. What does it mean to be “subject to your masters”? 2. How does honoring your supervisors at work honor God? 3. What would it look like for YOU to faithfully serve and honor God in your workplace? 4. How can taking offense or hold...

Point: How can theCHURCH be influential in times that need our influence? Influence begins with the life behind it. Live influential and you will be influential. Questions: 1. What do you think it means to “Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution”? 2. Peter says in verse 15 that it is “The will of God” that we submit to governing authorities. How should we respond to this command...

Point: God calls us "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession", these are “titles” He has given that require action on our part. We can't merely claim the title we must own the position of knowing Him and making Him known to the world.

Point: Our lives are no less than building material for a spiritual, sacrificial house of God and in Jesus Who is the Cornerstone of the building and the Builder that started the building. Without Him there is no building, there are no people that can be called His people, no assembly that can be called His assembly, no church that can be called His church. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-8 Questions: 1. R...

Main Point: You can’t live in deeper things, if you aren’t living deeper in the foundations Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3; 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 Questions: 1. Read 1 Peter 2:1-3. What do you think it means to be “like newborn infants”? Explain. 2. How do you know if someone has “tasted that the Lord is good”? Explain. 3. What makes “pure spiritual milk” pure? How would you describe “pure spiritual milk?...

Point: The closer I get to Jesus the more I get to know God and the easier it is to be like Him. The best opportunity we have for getting closer is by being in and praying through His word. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25 Questions: 1. Read 1 Peter 1:22-25. Do you think the bible is the centerpoint of the Christian faith? Why or why not? Explain. 2. Can anyone truly follow Jesus without the word of God...

Point: The life God has called us to is so much bigger than the life we lived without Him. Live the life that God desires to live from you, one that looks more and more like Jesus everyday. Questions: 1. Read 1 Peter 1:13-19. Peter assumes here that we’ve already been preparing our minds for action. Is this true for you? If so, how do you go about preparing your mind each day? 2. Look at verse 14...

Point: We must not forget that being like Jesus must always precede going and making disciples of Jesus. Scripture: Mt. 28:16-20; Jn. 17:15-18 Questions: 1. Why is it that so many people who claim to be sharing Jesus Christ with the world turn out to be nothing like Him? 2. Why must a true understanding of who Jesus is always precede going and making disciples of Jesus? 3. Why do you think most pe...

"Verified" Message 8-30-20 by Pastor Ernie Jaurique

Point: Not all suffering is to test your faith but all suffering will put your faith to the test Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4 Questions: 1. Read 1 Peter 1:6-9. Why do you think it would be “necessary” for Christians to be “grieved by various trials”? Explain. 2. Why is it easy to believe in the infinite power of God and at the same time feel that He is unable to meet your personal needs? 3. How do tri...

Point: When the Gospel is seen and felt it is way easier to hear and believe. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4; Acts 5:12-33 Questions: 1. How is it that so many who hope in heaven refuse to trust their whole life to Christ? 2. What is Faith? How do you know whether your faith is just empty words or belief that leads to action? 3. How does a lack of faith limit God’s work in and through your life? 4. Why...

Point: Who or what you worship will determine how you live. Who or what you believe Jesus to be will determine what you do with what He said. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2; Matthew 16:13-20 Questions: 1. What is the most important question you have ever been asked and why? 2. Read 1 Peter 1:2. How would you explain the Trinity? Why do you think we should at least have a general understanding of the rel...

Questions: 1. Read Jn. 6:44; Jn. 15:16. Oftentimes we think we’re the ones who chose to follow Jesus. Do you believe that God chose you? Why or why not. 2. Read Luke 5:1-11, 27-32. God uses regular, ordinary people to accomplish His mission. Do you believe that God will use you to accomplish His purposes? Why or why not? 3. How can we own the position of being chosen by God with confidence as well...

Point: The bible is full of promises that we love to express and even claim for others but somehow have a hard time believing that they are ours. Scripture: Psalm 91 Questions: 1. Read Psalm 91. Name some of God’s promises found in this passage. Explain. 2. Are there any prerequisites to obtaining the promises in Psalm 91? What does it mean to dwell in the shelter of the Most High? Explain. 3. Wha...