The Rest of Your Time | 1 Peter 4:1–6

Looking To & Looking Like Jesus | 1 Peter 5:1-4

MP: Elders serve the church by looking to Jesus as they lead. Outline: How do faithful elders look to Jesus as they lead? By remembering... 1. Their Charge (vv.1–2a) 2. Their Character (vv.2b–3) 3. Their Crown (v.4)

Trusting God in our Sufferings | 1 Peter 4:12–19

Main Point: Followers of Christ can joyfully trust God while they endure suffering. Outline – Christian responses to suffering : 1. Not surprised, but rejoicing (12-15) 2. Not ashamed, but trusting (16-19)

Time Is Short—Serve One Another | 1 Peter 4:7–11

Main Point: With the end near and suffering expected, prioritize loving service in your church. Outline –  1. The End Is Near (4:7a) 2. Serve One Another Faithfully (4:7b–11a) 2.1 Prioritize disciplines of godliness (v. 7b) 2.1.1 Watch 2.1.2 Pray 2.2 Prioritize devotion to your church family (vv. 8–11a) 2.2.1 Love one another earnestly 2.2.2 Practice hospitality 2.2.3 Steward God’s gifts 3. So God Gets the Glory (4:11b)

The Rest of Your Time | 1 Peter 4:1–6

Main Point: Resting in God’s approval, embrace the suffering that comes with following Jesus. Outline – How can we embrace this calling? 1) Commitments to Make (vv. 1–3) a) To think like Jesus b) To live for God c) To stop wasting time on sin   2) Costs to Expect (v. 4) a) People will be shocked b) People will bite back   3) Consolations to Remember (vv. 5–6) a) Your opponents will give an account b) The gospel brings eternal life

Don't Fear, Revere | 1 Peter 3:13-22

Main Point: Don't be afraid-look to Christ, and do the next right thing. Outline: 1) Fear God rather than man (vv. 13-17) 2) Christ has already won (vv. 18-22)