Sunday Service

“Well, I think, many people who have found themselves in such an extraordinary circumstance, they really do feel like their entire lives has been a preparation for that moment.

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And I think that’s especially true in my case, because I remember vividly as a child knowing that I needed to be prepared for whatever might come.”

1 Peter 4:12-14

12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

1 Peter 4:15-17

15If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. 17For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?

1 Peter 4:18-19

18And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” 19So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

1. BE READY

12Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you as though something strange were happening to you.

1 Peter 4:12

4They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

1 Peter 4:4

1. BE READY

1 Peter 4:12

12Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you as though something strange were happening to you.

2. BE REJOICING

1 Peter 4:13-15

13But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.

2. BE REJOICING

1 Peter 4:13

13But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

2. BE REJOICING

1 Peter 4:14-15

14If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.

2. BE REJOICING

Luke 6:26

Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.

CHURCH IN THE BOOK OF ACTS

Centered on the Savior

Filled with the Spirit

Rooted in Scriptures

Faithful in Supplications

Genuine in Sacrifice

Effective in Soul-winning

Joyful in Suffering

3. BE RESOLUTE

1 Peter 4:16

16However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.

3. BE RESOLUTE

1 Peter 4:17-18

17For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

4. BE RELYING

1 Peter 4:19

19So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

RESENT

REJECT

RESIGN

RETREAT

“God had one Son on earth without sin, but never one without suffering”

BE READY

BE REJOICING

BE RESOLUTE

BE RELYING