StoneBridge Community Church
Peter: Rock On - Love Covers a Multitude of Sins: 1 Peter 4:7-11
Senior Pastor Jon Saur
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1 Peter and 2 Peter are letters attributed to Peter, one of Jesus' first apostles. Following Jesus marks Christians as different from those around us. Peter wrote to help the Christians in his day understand how to live in a world that doesn't understand us, but how to also love and care for the world so that it can experience the hope of Jesus.
1 Peter and 2 Peter are letters attributed to Peter, one of Jesus' first apostles. Following Jesus marks Christians as different from those around us. Peter wrote to help the Christians in his day understand how to live in a world that doesn't understand us, but how to also love and care for the world so that it can experience the hope of Jesus.
The Text in Context
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https://tinyurl.com/yck39ec3SERMON OUTLINE:
I. The End Times
II. What do we do?
III. Peter's Guide to the End Times
A. Prayer
B. Love
C. Gifts
IV. Prayer
V. Love - covers a multitude of sins
VI. Gifts
VII. The End Times
I. The End Times
II. What do we do?
III. Peter's Guide to the End Times
A. Prayer
B. Love
C. Gifts
IV. Prayer
V. Love - covers a multitude of sins
VI. Gifts
VII. The End Times
NEXT STEPS:
1. Choose one of the three things Peter advises - Prayer, Love, Gifts.
2. Think of a concrete, practical way you can put Peter's advice into practice.
1. Choose one of the three things Peter advises - Prayer, Love, Gifts.
2. Think of a concrete, practical way you can put Peter's advice into practice.
GROWTH GROUP / PERSONAL REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. What does 1 Peter 4:7-11 teach us about the urgency and mindset that Christians should have in the face of the end times?
2. What does Peter mean by "discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers?"
3. In verse 8, Peter emphasizes the importance of fervent love among believers. How does this love cover a multitude of sins, and how can we practically live this out in our relationships with others?
4. According to verses 9-10, how should Christians use their spiritual gifts to serve one another? What are some practical examples of how believers can actively serve and contribute to their church and broader community?
5. In verse 11, Peter emphasizes that whatever we do, we should do it for the glory of God. How can we apply this principle to our everyday lives, including our work, relationships, and service within the church?
1. What does 1 Peter 4:7-11 teach us about the urgency and mindset that Christians should have in the face of the end times?
2. What does Peter mean by "discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers?"
3. In verse 8, Peter emphasizes the importance of fervent love among believers. How does this love cover a multitude of sins, and how can we practically live this out in our relationships with others?
4. According to verses 9-10, how should Christians use their spiritual gifts to serve one another? What are some practical examples of how believers can actively serve and contribute to their church and broader community?
5. In verse 11, Peter emphasizes that whatever we do, we should do it for the glory of God. How can we apply this principle to our everyday lives, including our work, relationships, and service within the church?
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