Posted on Thursday, August 6, 2020

If You Are Insulted Because of the Name of Christ, You Are Blessed.

1 Peter 4

Do not be surprised at the painful trials you are now suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 1 Peter 4:12

Rejoice so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:13

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed. The Spirt of God rests in you. If you suffer as a Christian do not be ashamed. Praise God that you bear that name. It is time for judgement to begin with the family of God. 1 Peter 4:14-17

Those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. 1 Peter 4:19

When prayer seems to go unanswered, there is always a reason—God uses these times to give you deep personal instruction, and it is not for anyone else but you. Oswald Chambers

Posted on Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Be Clear Minded and Self Controlled

1 Peter 4

He who is in Christ and suffers in his body for Christ is done with sin. 1 Peter 4:1

Such an individual no longer lives seeking evil human desires. 1 Peter 4:2

The gospel was preached even to those who are now dead. 1 Peter 4:6

Be clear minded and self controlled, so you can pray. 1 Peter 4:7

If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. 1 Peter 4:11

Serve with the strength God provides. 1 Peter 4:11

If we have a purpose of our own, it destroys the simplicity and the calm, relaxed pace which should be characteristic of the children of God. Oswald Chambers

Posted on Sunday, June 24, 2018

1 Peter 4:14-17

Bayleaf Baptist Sermon text, June 24, 2018

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed. The Spirit of Glory rests upon you. The Spirit of God rests upon you. 1 Peter 4:14

Judgement begins with the family of God. It begins with us. 1 Peter 4:17

If you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed. Praise God! 1 Peter 4:14

Lord, may I not be ashamed of your name today. May you judge the family of God, judge us. Please remove the religious apostasy that has spread like a cancer through the Body of Christ. Judge us when we willfully abandon your commands, statutes, and laws. There is a way forward that leads to salvation, a way that leads to righteousness through Christ. But it begins with You, Your Holiness, and our repentance. If we suffer for your name, may we do so with joy and show love to those who hate us, hate You, and hate Your Words.