Sermons on Persecution
Arm Yourselves (1 Peter 4:1-6)
Introduction Now, I’ll admit I’m a fan of the 2nd Amendment, but this sermon is not about that. Peter has put forward Christ as an example of suffering for doing good. The suffering of Christ brings us to God and the victory of Christ secures us in God. The victory of Christ provides assurance, but it has further implications for how we live now. Read 1 Peter 4:1-6 How do we prepare to suffer? Peter is contrasting the temptation for…
Prison, Prayer, & Pride (Acts 12:1-24)
The Persecution of Peter (1-4) The Prayer of the Disciples (5-17) The Pride of Herod (18-24)