Over the last several weeks we have been looking at the examples the Apostle Paul has given us which illustrate what it looks like to put off the old self and put on a new self. Paul has been specific and to the point. Once again, we must remember that Paul is not telling us that we must do these things…

Peter challenged the believers to love one another in 1 Peter 1:22-25. Peter expands on the Word and this love in 1 Peter 2:1-3. Peter gives us the basic components for how to purify the love in our relationships: purge them of sin, purify them with the Word, and purpose your actions in God's kindness. (Part 1 - Cleanse your Love)

The series of lessons called Neither Barren, Nor Unfruitful will look at things we should lay aside from 1 Peter 2:1-2, and things we should take on from 2 Peter 1:5-8, in order that we should be neither barren, nor unfruitful for our Master. This lesson looks at the idea of laying aside malice, and getting our mind right.

As followers of Jesus Christ, we want to have a holy craving for God’s Word.

Psalm 15 provides a unique challenge – Who can be the guest of God? The content of the Psalm may cause us to consider if this was used as a pronouncement at the gate of the Tabernacle and latter the Temple. However, there is no evidence to suggest this outside the content. At the very least, it is a Psalm that challenges us to be faithful in our worship in and outside the abode of God. As we consider the list we quickly realize we are not able to perfectly keep this list. Yet, as NT Christians Christ has provided a way for us to be able to enter the dwelling place of God. (Ephesians 3:11-12)

what life is without God. - Man is foolish, disobedient, and deceived -Man is a slave of lust and pleasure-Man lives in malice and envy- Man is hateful and hated

Do you crave God's Word? If not, why? Peter gives 5 reasons why a believer doesn't desire God's Word. Join Pastor Steve as he talks about 4 of them in the first part of a two part study from 1 Peter 2:1-3.

A Christian who desires the Word of God should be willing to lay aside that which would hinder from it.

Laying aside ungodliness - focusing on the five pillars.

Peter says to lay aside guile, but what is it? Christians should refrain from lying and deceit. Lying is the antithesis of God. How can we do better at refraining from lying and deceit?

Christian “greatness” is measured by Christlikeness--a humble service that is not self-promoting, not jealous, and not vindictive.

Life is Sacred and believers are to uphold it

Introduction I want us to discuss our sin, because I believe that God has a better life. He wants you to thrive, and He wants you to talk with Him. He wants you to live in holiness and see all that He is. Part of walking with Jesus is putting aside our sin, because He is better. If we are going to put…

“Wait till your father gets home!” Entice: We’ve all heard it. What if the greater punishment to be feared is not the presence of the Father, but his absence? What if punishment was handled without reference to a higher, more just, and possibly more benevolent figure? What if, instead of a Father filled…

Sermon 10 in Proverbs Series