Where is God? Where are You? (Psalm 37:1–7)
Key Idea: Waiting upon the Lord in difficult circumstances requires faith born from a transformative relationship with Jesus Christ that re-prioritizes the believer’s desires.
Keeping Up with Praxis
Hi Lighthouse Church Family! We miss you and we want to keep in touch! “Checking in with the Church Family” is our series to help us stay connected, provide encouragement, and remind us all of how God has been good and faithful to Lighthouse during this unique season. Stay tuned for updates from different ministries, […]
Standing Firm as Suffering Sojourners (1 Peter 5:12–14)
Key Idea: As believers, we must stand firm in the gospel of grace for everyday life. Four Characteristics of Standing Firm: I. A Fervent Exhortation (v. 12b) II. A Faithful Example (v. 12a) III. A Familial Expression (v. 13–14a) IV. A Favorable Expectation (v. 14b)
A Charge to Persevere (1 Peter 5:5-11)
Three Components to Perseverance I. The Posture of Perseverance (v. 5-7) II.The Practice of Perseverance (v. 8-9) III. The Power of Perseverance (v. 10-11)
We Are Family (1 Peter 5:1-4)
Goal #1: Know the Purpose & Responsibilities of the Elders Goal #2: Be Challenged in How You Live Your Life Goal #3: Know and Hear from the Elders
The Art of Handling Suffering (1 Peter 4:12–19)
Key Idea: As Christians, we must respond rightly to suffering so that we may honor and glorify Christ.
Relating to Family and Friends (Selected Scriptures)
I. God’s Love Must Shape Our Love II. God’s Love in us Builds Trust in our Relationships
The Eleventh Hour (1 Peter 4:7-11)
Key Idea: The end times transform how Christians live.
Purposeful Living Under Worldly Pressure (1 Peter 4:1–6)
Key Idea: As followers of Jesus, we’re called to live distinct, godly, and obedient lives even if it means suffering.
Be Encouraged and Keep Suffering for Christ (1 Peter 3:18–22)
Key Idea: Be encouraged…keep doing good because the path of suffering leads to our victorious king.
