SERIES: WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH (7 OF 10)

NOTE: This sermon is part 13 and 14 of a 20 part sermon series. Two sermons outlines are included in this download.

PREVIEWS:

Part 13: Loving Life
Series: When The Going Gets Tough
Stuart Briscoe
1 Peter 3:8-12

It is interesting to note that Peter does not encourage the believers to work towards survival but rather to live life in such a way that even in tough times they will love it.

I. The Place of Belief.

A. Belief about the existence of the Lord. v. 12
1. The Lord of reality.

2. The Lord of righteousness.

3. The Lord of relationship.

B. Belief about the experience of life. v. 10
1. Life that must be endured. Ecclesiastes 2:17

2. Life that may be enjoyed.

C. Belief about the exercise of liberty. v. 11

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Part 14: What Really Matters?
Series: When The Going Gets Tough
Stuart Briscoe
1 Peter 3:13-16

Sometimes when things get difficult, judgment is impaired, principles are abandoned and serious mistakes are made. In preparation for tough times, wise people have already decided what really matters.

I. A Matter of Confidence. v. 13

A. Eternal confidence. v. 13
1. Those who are eager to do good.

2. Those who are aware of real good. Romans 8:28

3. Those who are secure in the One who is good. Romans 8:29-39

B. External confidence. v. 14
1. The popular principle of pain and pleasure.

2. The spiritual principle of righteousness and reward.

C. Internal confidence. v. 15