SERMON PRESENTATION

WHAT WILL VICTORY LOOK LIKE IN 2013?

• “IF YOU REMAIN STILL, I WILL DO YOUR FIGHTING FOR YOU” Ex. 14:14

(Mark4:39; Quiet, BE still)

• 1 Peter 1:13 “Therefore, preparing your minds

for action, and being sober-minded, set your

hope fully on the grace that will be brought to

you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

PETER, APOSTLE OF HOPE• He exhorts Christians to stand strong, repeatedly

reminding them of Christ’s example, the riches of their inheritance in Him, and the hope of His returning again to take them to heaven.

• He explained how Christians should respond when they suffer because of their beliefs.

• His primary message is to trust the Lord, live obediently no matter what your circumstances, and keep your hope fixed on God’s ultimate promise of deliverance.

• Suffering is to be expected, but it is temporary and yields great blessings for those who remain remain steadfast. steadfast.

CHRIST’S GLORY AND CHRIST’S GLORY AND THE PROPHETIC WORDTHE PROPHETIC WORD

• 2 Peter 1:16 ...

• For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made

known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus

Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. 17 For

when He received honour and glory from God the Father,

and the voice was borne to Him by the Majestic Glory, “This

is My beloved Son,

with whom I am well pleased”

CHRIST’S GLORY & THE PROPHETIC WORD:CHRIST’S GLORY & THE PROPHETIC WORD:

• 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for

we were with Him on the holy mountain. 19 And we have the

prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well

to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the

day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts,

20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture

comes from someone’s own interpretation. 21 For no

prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men

spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

•1 Peter 4:7–11

Everything in the world is about to be

wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-

awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life

depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be

quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless—

cheerfully. Be generous with the different things God gave

you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it

be God’s words; if help, let it be God’s hearty help. That

way...

•God’s bright presence will be evident in everything

through Jesus, and He’ll get all the credit as the One

mighty in everything—encores to the end of time. Oh, yes

12–13 Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t

jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be

glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ

experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with

glory just around the corner.

1 Peter 4: 7 & 10 The end of all things is at hand

therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the

sake of your prayers. As each has received a gift, use it to

serve one another, as good stewards of

God’s varied grace

•Romans 12:6 ‘Differ according to the GRACE

given to us

Genesis 37:3 - Many colouredOf many kinds

GRACE APPEARED ON THE SCENEGRACE APPEARED ON THE SCENE

• Titus 2:11 ...

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ, 14 who gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession who are zealous for good works

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1 Peter 5:5 Message Bible 

“God opposes the proud but

gives grace to the humble.”

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty

hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you,

7 casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for

you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the

devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone

to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that

the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your

brotherhood throughout the world

1 Peter 5:10...

10 And after you have suffered a little while,

the God of all grace, who has called you to His

eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore,

confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 to

Him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.