Lakeside Bible Church Sermons

Two Ways To Live For God's Glory

Two Ways To Live For God's Glory Series: 1 Peter Preacher: Jared Blankenship Date: 3rd May 2026 Passage: 1 Peter 4:9-11 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+4%3A9-11&version=ESV] ------------------- Peter issues a series of exhortations for Christians to obey, all of which flow from the fact that the end of all things is at hand. We are in the final stage of human history before Jesus returns and the Final Judgment takes place. Therefore, believers are to be focused on living for God's glory during this time of exile, for it is through the church that God displays the glory of the gospel and His eternal kingdom to the world. In this text, Peter says there are four characteristics that should mark the church as we live in light of the end of all things. We've already looked at sober prayer and sacrificial love. Today, we will consider the other two.

Live In Light Of The End

Live In Light Of The End Series: 1 Peter Preacher: Jared Blankenship Date: 19th April 2026 Passage: 1 Peter 4:7-11 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+4%3A7-11&version=ESV] ------------------- All of the instructions that Peter gives in these verses flow out of the opening truth that the end of all things is at hand. We are in the last days, leading to the return of Christ and the Final Judgment, and that reality is to shape the way we live in this life. Peter so helpfully gives us four ways that our lives are to be marked as we live in light of the end. In this message we will cover the first two.

Three Mindsets To Endure Suffering

Three Mindsets To Endure Suffering Series: 1 Peter Preacher: Jared Blankenship Date: 12th April 2026 Passage: 1 Peter 4:1-6 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+4%3A1-6&version=ESV] ------------------- Here, Peter repeats that perseverance requires a disciplined mind (see 1:13). It comes in the single imperative of the text, which says we are to arm ourselves with the same way of thinking. In other words, we are to have the mind of Christ as we face suffering in this life. Peter gives us three mindsets––three truths to which we must cling tightly––as we hit the wall in the Christian life.

This Jesus Is Lord And Christ

This Jesus Is Lord And Christ Series: Easter Preacher: Jared Blankenship Date: 5th April 2026 Passage: Acts 2:22-36 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A22-36&version=ESV] ------------------- Peter's objective is to declare that Jesus is the Lord and Messiah who brings salvation to those who believe and judgment to those who will not. I want to show you Peter's argument so that you might call upon the name of the Lord and be saved in the judgment.

Christ Our Victor

Christ Our Victor Series: 1 Peter Preacher: Jared Blankenship Date: 29th March 2026 Passage: 1 Peter 3:18-22 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+3%3A18-22&version=ESV] ------------------- Having just told the suffering Christians in Asia Minor that an eternal inheritance awaits them beyond this time of exile and that they must persevere in following Jesus despite persecution, he now anchors that exhortation firmly in the good news of Jesus' death, resurrection, and exaltation. Peter's train of thought is quite clear: Jesus suffered, Jesus rose, and Jesus reigns. This is the essence of the Christian's hope, which they are to always be prepared to display and defend. Jesus has satisfied God's wrath against sinners, triumphed over death itself, and has authority to deal decisively with all our enemies, human or demonic. Therefore, as we suffer for righteousness' sake, we keep our eyes fixed firmly on Christ our Victor.