March 28, 2021 ~ "Victory Through Suffering"

 Pastor Mitchell Cruit

This text is tailored to teach us that it is better to suffer for doing good rather than for doing evil because Jesus’ righteous suffering led to his victory and those who have trusted in him share in his victory through suffering. 

I. What Is Clear (v. 18, 22)

    A. Jesus suffered for the unrighteous once for all to bring us back to God. (v. 18)

    B. Jesus is now victoriously reigning with all things in subjection to him. (v. 22)

II. What Is Unclear (v.19-21) 

    A. When Jesus defeated sin and death, he proclaimed his victory over the demonic realm to them. (v. 19-20a)

    B. Baptism symbolizes the union with Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection for those who have trusted in him. (v. 20a-21)

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March 21, 2021 ~ "Honoring Christ in Every Setting"

 Pastor Rory Dardich

1 Peter 3:8-17 spells out how and why we should live differently, no matter what situation we are in.

I. Honoring Christ in how we relate to other people (v.8-12)

    A. Be of one mind, sympathetic, love like family, tenderhearted & humble in attitude. (v.8)

    B. You are called into God’s family to bless others - not retaliate when mistreated. (v. 9)

    C. Why live this way? (v.10-12)

II. Honoring Christ when wrongly accused or mistreated (v.13-17)

    A. As you endure mistreatment with hope and joy, be ready to explain it! (v.13-15)

    B. Your manner & behavior should always match your message. (v.16)

    C. You are called to do things God’s way - even when you suffer for it. (v.17)

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March 14, 2021 ~ "A Different Kind of Marriage"

 Pastor Mitchell Cruit

This text is tailored to teach us that that both wives and husbands should follow the example of Jesus in their relationship with their spouse.

I. A Word to Wives

    A. Submit to your own husbands to win them to Christ. (v. 1-2)

    B. Be known for your character not for your clothing to demonstrate your hope is in God. (v. 3-6)

II. A Word to Husbands

    A. Understand your wives. (v. 7a)

    B. Honor your wives as if they were heirs with you of the grace of life.  (v. 7b)

    C. Why? So that your prayers are not hindered. (v. 7c)

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March 7, 2021 ~ "A Model for Ministry"

 Pastor Mitchell Cruit

I. A Christian’s ministry should be in service to Jesus among God’s people with humility, affection, and endurance. (v.18-19)

II. A Christian’s ministry should be centered on the gospel publicly and privately. (v.20-21)

III. A Christian’s ministry should value finishing well more than life itself. (v. 22-24)

IV. A Christian’s ministry should declare the whole counsel of God. (v. 25-27) 

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February 28, 2021 ~ "Suffering Like Jesus"

 Pastor Mitchell Cruit

This text is tailored to teach us to be prepared to suffer unjustly because Christ suffered for you.

I. The Principle 

Be submissive to our earthly authorities, even unjust ones. (v. 18)

II. Three Motivations

    1. Because unjust suffering is evidence of God’s grace.  (v. 19-20)

    2. Because Christ’s suffering is an example for us to follow. (v. 21-23)

    3. Because Christ’s suffering provides the power for us to suffer unjustly. (v. 24-25)

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