1 Peter 4:12-5:14 This sermon urges Christians to live with the genuine belief that “the end of all things is at hand,” shaping their conduct through devotion, good works, and steadfast faith during suffering. Peter calls believers to glorify Christ even in trials, seeing hardship as participation in His suffering and evidence of hope in His return. The lesson emphasizes humble leadership,…
Sermons on Suffering
1 Peter 3:13-4:11 In Who’s Got My Back? (1 Peter 3:13–4:11), the sermon reassures Christians that God stands with His people even in seasons of persecution. Peter reminds believers that Christ Himself suffered first, showing both empathy and leadership in enduring trials for righteousness. He further teaches that Christians are not abandoned, as Christ partners with His followers just as He partnered…
James 1:1-27 This lesson emphasizes the importance of being a doer of the word, not just a hearer, by applying God’s teachings to our lives. It highlights the theme of turning trials into triumphs and the necessity of patience and perseverance in the face of challenges. The lesson also underscores the significance of internal reflection and resisting temptations from within to become…
Deut. 8:1-17 This sermon reminds us that God’s presence is constant—even in seasons of scarcity and struggle. Just as He sustained Israel in the wilderness, He uses trials to humble us and deepen our reliance on Him. We are called to remember that every good gift comes from God, and to trust His promise that the best is yet to come. In…
Luke 13:1-9 In Luke 13, the crowd came to Jesus seeking His input on a tragedy: the murder of Galileans by the hand of Pilate. Perhaps they hoped He’d lay the blame at the spilled blood at the feet of Pilate. Perhaps they hoped He’d provide clarity of what sin had made these people deserving of their fate. Either way, they, like…