Abounding Grace Church

1 Peter 5-5b-7 - The Vital Importance of Humility--Two Commands to Humble Ourselves---Scope Reason Expression-- -- ---- ---How does pride manifest itself in our relationships-- What would it look like to instead practice humility in those situations-----How do we demonstrate pride in relation to our circumstances-- What are some ways we are proud without realizing it-----Why is humility so vital to our spiritual growth-- How does pride hinder our growth in the grace and knowledge of Christ----Other passages to consider- Ex 3-19- Ps 55-22- Pr 3-34- Is 66-2- Jn 13-1-17- Ph 2-3-8- Col 3-12-13- Heb 3-7-4-13- Jam 4-6.

Sermon - 1 Peter 5-1-5 - How God Cares for His People in a Fallen World--1- Reminder - v1- - -2- Responsibility - vv2-3- - - - -3- Reward - v4- - -4- Response - v5-- ---How does God use the local church -and elders-, to help us follow Christ in a fallen world-- What does being compared to a sheep remind us about our need-----Why do we find it hard to accept that we need shepherds-- In what way do you personally find this hardest-----How does this passage move you to pray for your leaders-- How could God use you to encourage your leaders-----If you are an elder-does this passage call you to change your attitude or conduct in any way----Other passages to consider- Ps 23- Mk 10-42-45- Jn 21-15-17- Acts 20-17,28- Phil 1-1- 1 Tim 3-1-7- 5-17-18- Heb 13-17,20-21.

1 Peter 4-12-19 - Suffering for the Name of Christ--1- The ---------- of Christian Suffering - v12-2- The ---------- of Christian Suffering - vv13-16-3- The ---------- of Christian Suffering - vv12b, 17-18-4- The ---------- to Christian Suffering - v19-- ---Why is it important for us to not sugarcoat the fact that Christians will face suffering-----How does the faithfulness and sovereignty of God encourage us during times of suffering-- What other aspects of God's character help you endure suffering-----Why is suffering for the name of Christ a blessing-----How is God glorified during our times of suffering----Other passages to consider- Prov 11-31- Isa 11-1-5- Mal 3-1-5- Mt 5-3-16- 25-31-46- Rom 5-1-5- 2 Tim 3-12- 1 Pet 1-6-9- 3-8-17.

-What claim does Jesus make in this passage-- What evidence is there to back up his claim-- Can anyone else make such a claim -and back it up------What does it mean to believe in Jesus-- What truths about Jesus do you need to believe-- How is that belief demonstrated-----Do you have a living relationship with Christ-- If you do, what promises does Jesus give you in this passage----Other passages to consider- Ex 3-14-15- 1 Cor 15- Eph 2-1-8- Phil 3-9-11- Col 3-1- 1 Th 4-16-18- Rev 1-18.

Prepared to Suffer - 1 Peter 4-1-6--Be resolved to -------- rather than -----. -Choosing -------- to God, though it leads to -----------Our example -v1a- --- --Our new motivation -v2- - no longer ------------, but the -------------- --Our testimony -v3- --- --Unbelievers' response -v4- --- --Our confident hope -vv5-6- - Certainty of future ----------- and -------------- -- ---In what ways are you pursuing the will of God-- Where are you living by the will of man-----How have you experienced others being surprised for what you won't join them in doing-- How does this passage help you to deal well with those moments-----In what ways does the return of Christ encourage you in your battle against sin and suffering for doing right----Other passages to consider- Mt 10-38-39- Lk 9-23- Jn 15-18-19- 2 Cor 4-7-12,16-18- 1 Th 4-13-18- 2 Th 1-5-10- 1 Pt 1-13-16- 2-20-21- 3-16-18.

Suffering Now, but Glory is Coming- - 1 Peter 3-18-22--1- The Trail Christ Blazed -vv18-20,22- - - - --------- --2- The Picture God Gives -v21- - Baptism reminds us that through our ,-- we too are headed for --------Jesus has defeated death and the spiritual forces of evil. How does knowing this help Christians to face unjust suffering-----What truths can you hold onto to help you persevere through the difficult times in this life-----How has this passage helped you to appreciate your baptism-- How can you -use- your baptism next time you are tempted to avoid suffering for doing what is good----Other passages to consider- Mt 5-38-48- 24-26-31- Lk 9-22-24- Eph 1-15-23- Phil 2-6-11- Col 2-9-15- 2 Th 1-3-12- 2 Pet 3-5-7.

Living that Demonstrates New Life in Christ - 1 Peter 3-8-12

Loving Your Wife to the Glory of God - 1 Peter 3-7

Sermon - 1 Peter 3-1-6 - The Beauty of a Submissive Wife--1- Features of submission - vv2,4- -- --2- Power of submission - vv1-2- - - -3- Value of submission - v4-- -- --4- Strength for submission - vv5-6-- -- -- ---How can a woman acquire the sort of genuine beauty that lasts and grows throughout life-----What challenges face women with unbelieving husbands-- How should they respond-- What encouragement does this passage give-----If you are a wife, how can you encourage and affirm your husband's leadership----Other passages to consider- Gen 2-21-3-21- 18-12- Prov 12-4- 19-13- 27-15- 31-30- Eph 5-22-33- 1 Tim 2-9-10.

Call to Worship - Psalm 100--Scripture Reading - John 10-7-18--Sermon - What a Savior- - 1 Peter 2-24-25-- -- -- ---How does Peter describe Christ's sacrifice-- How does this provide salvation for His people-----What kind of change does Christ bring to those whom He saves-- How will this be seen in their lives-----How does this passage point to our union with Christ-----What does Christ do as Shepherd and Overseer of our souls----Other passages to consider- Ps 23-1- Isa 53-4-5,11-12- Ezek 34-11-16- Jn 10-7-18- Rom 6-1-7- 2 Co 5-14-21- Gal 2-20- 3-10-14- 1 Pet 5-4.

Glorifying God Through Unjust Suffering - 1 Peter 2-18-23-- --Our Calling - ---------------------------- - vv18,21-- --Our Blessing - ---------------------------- - vv19-20-- --Our Example - ---------------------------- - vv21-23-- -- ---Why does following Christ often lead to suffering-----What are we tempted to do when we are mistreated-- What does this text tell us to do-----How was Christ able to endure unjust suffering-----How does God use our suffering for good-----Other passages to consider- Isa 53- Mt 5-11-12- 16-24-28- Lk 6-32-35- Jn 15-18-25- Rom 12-17-21- 2 Cor 1-3-11- 4-8-11- Phil 3-10- 2 Tim 3-12- 1 Pet 1-3-9- 4-12-19.

Submit to Governing Authorities - 1 Peter 2-13-17--1- Extent of Submission - vv13-14--2- Reason for Submission - vv13,15--3- Attitude of Submission - v16--4- Outworking of Submission - v17-- ---In what ways do you find it hardest to submit to the authorities-- How does this passage help you-----Are there areas of government or laws that you, as a Christian, should be taking a stand against or voicing your concern over-- How can you do that in a practical and godly way-----What does it look like to honor our governing leaders----Other passages to consider-- Ps 47-8-9- Pr 24-21-22- Jer 29-7- Mt 17-24-27- Jn 13-34-35- Acts 4-19-20- 5-29- Rom 13-1-7- Gal 5-13-14- 1 Tim 2-1-2- 1 Pt 4-7-11.

Sermon - Godly Living to the Glory of God - 1 Peter 2-11-12--Who we are--- -- --What we are called to do -by God's enabling---- -- -- --Why--- -- --Why does Peter ground his call to godly living in the believers' identity in Christ-- How does their identity remind them of God's grace to them----How does this passage teach that Christians should not isolate themselves from unbelievers-- What unbelievers has God placed in your life-- How can you engage them----Does God call us to declare the Gospel or display the Gospel-- Or both-- How does our conduct impact our message----How is God glorified through our holy living----Other passages to consider- Prov 4-23- Mt 5-11-16- Ro 8-5-13- Gal 5-16-24- Philip. 3-20- 1 Th 4-3- 5-22- Titus 2-11-14- 1 Jn 2-15-17.

The Supreme Value of Knowing Christ - Philippians 3-7-11

Prince of Peace- Isaiah 9-1-7-- ---How does Jesus Christ secure peace-- How do we experience that peace-----Where does the world look for peace-- Why must peace be found in Christ alone-----In what ways has Jesus already brought peace-- What aspects of peace are still to come in the future-----What difference should Christ being the Prince of Peace have on your life-- How can you rest and rejoice in Christ's peace this week----Other passages to consider- Isa 11-6-9- 12-1-6- Mic 5-2-5a- Mt 5-9- Jn 14-27- Rom 5-1-2- 12-18- Eph 2-12-17- Phil 4-4-9- Col 1-20- 1 Tim 2-5- 1 Jn 4-10- Rev 21-4.

Call to Worship - Matthew 2-1-2--Scripture Reading - Psalm 103--Sermon - Isaiah 9-6 - Everlasting Father--Aspects of the fatherly care of King Jesus for his people---1- Jesus fathered -brought about- our --------------------.-- --2- Jesus compassionately ------------------------------.-- --3- Jesus will ----------------------------.-- -- ---Why is Jesus called the -second Adam--- How does that relate to his title of -Everlasting Father------How does our experience of earthly fathers help us understand Jesus's ministry to us-- How might our experience misconstrue Jesus's ministry-----How have you seen the Lord's care in your life-- In what areas do you need to trust him today----Other passages to consider- Ps 103-8-14- Isa 40-11- Jn 1-12- 10-28- Rom 5-17- 2 Cor 5-17- Gal 4-4- Col 1-15-20- Heb 4-14-16- 13-5-8- 1 Jn 3-1.

Call to Worship - Luke 1-68-75--Scripture Reading - Hebrews 2-5-18--Sermon - Isaiah 9-6 - Mighty God-- -- -- ---How is Jesus uniquely qualified to save his people from their sins-----From what enemies do we need to be delivered-- How has Jesus done that and how will he deliver in the future-----How could remembering that Jesus is mighty to save encourage you in your Christian life----Other passages to consider- Ex 15-3- Ps 18-1-3- Zeph 3-17- Mt 16-18- Jn 1-13- 20-28- Ro 8-31- Phil 2-8-11- Col 1-13-14- 2-13-15- Heb 1-1-3, 8-9- 1 Jn 4-4.