LifePointe Christian Church
Speaker: Chris Delfs, Senior Pastor
Exiles: Called to be distinct / different from the world
1 Peter 1:1 NLT
1 Peter: Written between 60 and 65 AD
Caesar Nero hated Jesus followers
Today’s message: For those hurting right now
Today’s message: For those who WILL hurt one day
“You're either coming out of a trial, you're in the middle of a trial or you're going into a trial”
1 Peter 1:6 NLT
Foreigners: Aliens, strangers, exiles
Exiles LIVE different
Exiles: Have different values, different morals and different belief system
Exiles: Have different faith in trials
Trials have a purpose
1 Peter 1:7 These trials will show that your faith is genuine. NLT
False faith: Can be an inherited faith
False faith: Can be a shallow faith
Mark 4:2-9 and Mark 4:13-20
Important to do life together with others to help our roots grow deeper
Take a step forward before the devil takes you out
False Faith: Can be a conditional faith
"I will IF you will”
1 Peter 1:7 These trials will show that your faith is genuine.
God uses trials to reveal our
A faith that has been tested is a faith that can be trusted
Luke 22:31 NLT
Luke 22:32 NLT
God used trials to strengthen Peter
Peter told Jesus he will not abandon him - (Matthew 26:31)
Peter sees Jesus after denying him a third time - (Luke 22:61)
Important conversation between Jesus and Peter - (John 21)
Peter sees Jesus after denying him a third time - (Luke 22:61)
Important conversation between Jesus and Peter - (John 21)
James 1:2-4 NIV
“Don't waste your pain; let God heal it, recycle it, utilize it and use it to bless other people.” - Rick Warren
God uses trials to draw you closer to Him
1 Peter 1:8 NLT
1 Peter 1:9 NLT
GOOD NEWS: It is not God saving us from trials but God saving us from our sins
God never promised pain free life
John 16:33 In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! For I have overcome the world.
“I thought God will never give you more than you can handle?”
A misinterpretation of 1 Corinthians 10:13
Suffering doesn’t ask us if we are ready. It doesn’t ask for permission. It doesn’t care about convenience.
Psalms 121:1 NIV
In your weakness HIS strength is made perfect - (2 Corinthians 12:9)