1 Peter 1:1-9 provides a rich source of encouragement for us as believers as we encounter the inevitable struggles of the Christian life. Knowing who we are in Christ, what we've been given, and facing the truth about trials equips us to stand tall in the midst of life's struggles.
This sermon explores the implications of Jesus' words in John 12:25, and the distinction between the two kinds of life described in the text. The challenge is to get things in the right order, and to establish sound kingdom priorities.