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