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Understanding Confession of Sin

Series: Summer Study of Songs
Text: Psalm 32
Theme: Understanding confession of sin

7 Reasons to Confess Your Sin

One: Confession leads to the joy of forgiveness.

Two: Confession ends the heaviness of guilt.

Three: Confession demands agreement with God.

Four: Confession secures us in the mercy of God.

Five: Confession embraces instruction in righteousness.

Six: Confession believes the truth about God.

Seven: Confession leads to the joy of forgiveness.

Blessed is the one whose transgression is covered... ~ Psalm 32:1

SermonDavid McClurg
From Weakness to Worship

Series: Summer Study of Songs
Text: Psalm 61
Theme: From weakness to worship: moving toward security.

How do we understand a "rock that is higher than I" am?

One: A longing created by my weakness.

Two: A faith strengthened by biblical illustrations.

Three: A need met by God's [faithfulness|promises].

Four: A prayer answered in the Messiah.

Five: A worship motivated by God's name.

So will I ever sing praises to your name... ~ Psalm 61:8

SermonDavid McClurg
Know What Grace Is, And Stand Firm In It

Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 5:12-14
Theme: Know what grace is, and stand firm in it.

One: This is true grace. The story includes:

  • The mercy of God
  • A sufficient Savior
  • The new birth
  • A sure inheritance
  • The testing of your faith
  • A call to holiness
  • A testimony of faith
  • Times of suffering
  • The hope of glory

Two: Stand firm in it. With the grace of...

  • Faithful brothers
  • Divine revelation
  • God's love
  • Obvious hostility
  • Abiding peace

...this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. ~ 1 Peter 5:12

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Pilgrims Must be Ready to Resist The Enemy

Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 5:8-11
Theme: Pilgrims must be ready to resist the enemy.

One: Be aware of your enemy.

  • He is deceitful and dangerous.

Two: Be anchored in your faith.

  • My trust in God's truth.

Three: Be encouraged by God's people.

  • I am part of God's advancing Kingdom.

Four: Be certain of God's promises.

  • Be certain of God's time, grace, calling, and purpose.

Five: Be mindful of God's power.

  • God is able to control all things.

Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion... ~ 1 Peter 5:8

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Live in Evident Humility

Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 5:5-7
Theme: As a follower of Christ, you should live in evident humility.

5 Questions to Evaluate My Humility

One: Do I struggle with submission?

  • Solution: Submit to God-given authority.

Two: Do I overlook others needs?

  • Solution: Look for opportunities to serve.

Three: Do I forget about daily grace?

  • Solution: Recognize your need for grace.

Four: Do I have a small view of God?

  • Solution: Rediscover the sovereignty of God.

Five: Do I hold on to worry?

  • Solution: Trust God with your problems.

Humble yourselves...casting all your anxieties on him... ~ 1 Peter 5:6-7

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Shepherd the Flock of God

Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4
Theme: Shepherds must humbly care for harassed sheep.

One: Be willing to learn.

  • About unity
  • About identity
  • About worship

Two: "You are a shepherd!"

  • Shepherds lead, feed, and protect.
  • Shepherds oversee.

Three: Avoid small, selfish thinking.

  • It's not just a job; it's a desire.
  • It's not for what you can get, but what you can give.
  • It's not about being elite, but being an example.

Four: Be confident of glory.

shepherd the flock of God... ~ 1 Peter 5:2

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Facing Hostility with Confidence in God's Will

Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Theme: As a pilgrim, you must face hostility with confidence in God's will.

One: Don't be surprised by hostility.

  • It is not unusual.
  • It will test your faith.

Two: Find the joy in hostility.

  • Suffering leads to glory.
  • You have the power and presence of God's Spirit.

Three: Identify the cause of hostility.

  • The cause must not be your sin.
  • The cause should be your identity with Christ.

Four: Speak for Christ in hostility.

  • Do not be ashamed of Christ.
  • Give the right opinion of Christ.

Five: Trust God's purpose for hostility.

  • Rest in God's character.
  • Do what is right.

entrust your souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. ~ 1 Peter 4:19

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