Courage
Living Courageously in Tough Times: Remembering Who Holds You
08/30/09
Dr. Phil Wilkes, 1 Peter 5:5-11
The conclusion to this letter Peter writes to remind Christians where to find strength to keep going when life becomes hard and the enemy is seeking to undermine you. He encourages you to keep your focus on Christ and remember God’s grace will sustain you.
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The conclusion to this letter Peter writes to remind Christians where to find strength to keep going when life becomes hard and the enemy is seeking to undermine you. He encourages you to keep your focus on Christ and remember God’s grace will sustain you.
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Living Courageously in Tough Times: Setting an Example
08/23/09
Dr. Phil Wilkes, 1 Peter 5:1-4
Peter writes to leaders in the church about how to live for Christ and influence those in their care. But this can also apply to all those who follow Christ. There are people in your life that you can influence. Some people are facing incredible storms and are overwhelmed. This passage encourages you to show compassion, to meet needs and to set a godly example for others. Living for Christ each day will have a powerful influence in drawing others to Christ.
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Peter writes to leaders in the church about how to live for Christ and influence those in their care. But this can also apply to all those who follow Christ. There are people in your life that you can influence. Some people are facing incredible storms and are overwhelmed. This passage encourages you to show compassion, to meet needs and to set a godly example for others. Living for Christ each day will have a powerful influence in drawing others to Christ.
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Living Courageously in Tough Times: It's Not Always Easy
08/16/09
Dr. Phil Wilkes, 1 Peter 4:1-19
Peter continues to prepare Christians for the persecution and storms that Christians will face. He writes to encourage believers to prepare themselves for what is going to happen. As a result of following Christ you can expect persecution and trouble. Christians are to support one another in the tough times. He suggests you do this by praying for each other, loving one another and showing hospitality to each other. Finally he says Christians are to serve one another with the gifts the Spirit of God places in your life. As you do all these things for each other you will be able to endure the storms that you face without being overwhelmed.
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Peter continues to prepare Christians for the persecution and storms that Christians will face. He writes to encourage believers to prepare themselves for what is going to happen. As a result of following Christ you can expect persecution and trouble. Christians are to support one another in the tough times. He suggests you do this by praying for each other, loving one another and showing hospitality to each other. Finally he says Christians are to serve one another with the gifts the Spirit of God places in your life. As you do all these things for each other you will be able to endure the storms that you face without being overwhelmed.
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Living Courageously in Tough Times: A Different Kind of Response
07/26/09
Dr. Phil Wilkes, 1 Peter 3:8-11
Sometimes life becomes much more intense and challenging that we realize. Sometimes the problems seem to multiply exponentially. How can believers encourage each other in the difficulties of life? Peter says live in unity with each other. We need each other as Christians. Be compassionate. Love each other as family. Then be willing to extend help to others facing their own storms.
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Sometimes life becomes much more intense and challenging that we realize. Sometimes the problems seem to multiply exponentially. How can believers encourage each other in the difficulties of life? Peter says live in unity with each other. We need each other as Christians. Be compassionate. Love each other as family. Then be willing to extend help to others facing their own storms.
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Living Courageously in Tough Times: Letting Christ Shine Through You
07/19/09
Dr. Phil Wilkes, 1 Peter 2:13-25
Whatever is inside you will come out when put under enough pressure. Peter wants believers to continue to focus on their relationship with Christ. As Christian respond under pressure those around them will see their faith and also be drawn to Christ. Christ is our example for how to respond. Peter assumes there will be times that because you follow Christ that you will suffer. God can work in your life in the midst of the suffering. You can live courageously because Christ is at work in your life even in the hardships and persecution.
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Whatever is inside you will come out when put under enough pressure. Peter wants believers to continue to focus on their relationship with Christ. As Christian respond under pressure those around them will see their faith and also be drawn to Christ. Christ is our example for how to respond. Peter assumes there will be times that because you follow Christ that you will suffer. God can work in your life in the midst of the suffering. You can live courageously because Christ is at work in your life even in the hardships and persecution.
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Living Courageously in Tough Times: Are You Prepared?
07/12/09
Dr. Phil Wilkes, 1 Peter 2:2-3
How do you prepare for tough times? The Weather Channel does a hurricane preparation week every spring to prepare people who live in areas prone to hurricanes. Peter writes to prepare Christians for times when life is a struggle, when you face trials and persecution. He tells us that you can prepare by taking in God’s truth and being connected to Jesus Christ. When you do this then what comes out of you under pressure in the storm will honor Christ and provide testimony to others of your faith in the Lord.
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How do you prepare for tough times? The Weather Channel does a hurricane preparation week every spring to prepare people who live in areas prone to hurricanes. Peter writes to prepare Christians for times when life is a struggle, when you face trials and persecution. He tells us that you can prepare by taking in God’s truth and being connected to Jesus Christ. When you do this then what comes out of you under pressure in the storm will honor Christ and provide testimony to others of your faith in the Lord.
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Living Courageously in Tough Times: A Unique Lifestyle
07/05/09
Dr. Phil Wilkes, 1 Peter 1:13-25
Preparing for tough times begins as you take responsibility for your own life. You are the one who can best prepare for difficulties. Take responsibility for what you do and how you respond. You can choose to allow Christ to help you. By following Christ you have all his resources at your disposal. As Christ lives through you then you will be able to share his love with those you interact with each day. You will be enabled to love others even when you are going through incredible trials.
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Preparing for tough times begins as you take responsibility for your own life. You are the one who can best prepare for difficulties. Take responsibility for what you do and how you respond. You can choose to allow Christ to help you. By following Christ you have all his resources at your disposal. As Christ lives through you then you will be able to share his love with those you interact with each day. You will be enabled to love others even when you are going through incredible trials.
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Living Courageously in Tough Times: Christ is with You
06/28/09
Dr. Phil Wilkes, 1 Peter 1:1-12
I Peter was written for disenfranchised people who were facing harsh persecution. Peter writes to encourage believers in faithfulness, holiness, about what it means to be God's people, and how we are to live in this fallen world. Peter desires believers experience the full benefit of their relationship with God and their relationship with one another. Most of all, he wants them to see that no matter what happens, God loves them, protects them, and is at work in their lives.
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I Peter was written for disenfranchised people who were facing harsh persecution. Peter writes to encourage believers in faithfulness, holiness, about what it means to be God's people, and how we are to live in this fallen world. Peter desires believers experience the full benefit of their relationship with God and their relationship with one another. Most of all, he wants them to see that no matter what happens, God loves them, protects them, and is at work in their lives.
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