It's above me now
God Over Me Sermon Series
1 Peter 4:2-4; 7-11
This week has been tough
Chaos in our governmentThe loss of heroes
Puts things in perspective
We are remindedwe have a PURPOSE
We are here to make a
DIFFERENCE
The Bottom Line
Our gifts thrive under PASSION, PURPOSE, and POWER
2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.
1 Peter 4:2–4
3 For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.
1 Peter 4:2–4
4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you;
1 Peter 4:2–4
7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.
1 Peter 4:7–11
8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:7–11
9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.
1 Peter 4:7–11
10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:
1 Peter 4:7–11
11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 4:7–11
Peter describes the past
sensuality passions
drunkenness orgies
drinking parties
idolatry
But he encourages the church to
Live for something greaterSomething with meaning
Something fulfilling
It’s above me now
Love one another EARNESTLY
ektenos - constantly, fervently without ceasing, deeply
LOVE, SERVE, GIVE with passion
Find a need and meet itFind a void and fill it
Seek the hurt and heal itLook for the broken and mend it
Show hospitality without grumbling
Chick Fil-A has mastered the art of customer service
If you are going to serve with the wrong spirit, you can keep it
What kind of tree are you?
The kind that can give shelter and restOr the kind that just throws shade
The kind provides fruitOr the kind that kills everything else
trying to grow around it
The kind that adds beauty Or the kind that tears up
everything around it
Serving is not a chore to be complained about but a gift to be
experienced and cherished
Use your gift in God’s STRENGTH and for God’s GLORY
When you speak speak with the same confidence
of Elijah
When you serve - draw from the strength that God supplies.
It’s above me now
Serve for His Glory
With PassionWith PurposeWith Power