Following Christ in Simplicity
Elder Cunningham continues the study of Luke taking his text from Luke 1:40-41. With this text, we consider the key doctrinal concept of regeneration. Elder Cunningham also goes to John, 1 Peter, and Ephesians to examine this subject. You can listen to this sermon, and all sermons from Amarillo PBC, using your favorite podcast app... Continue Reading →
This sermon focuses on the last few verses of the third chapter of 1 Peter. In focusing on these verses, the subjects of who were the prisoners that were preached to, what is the connection between the Ark and Baptism, and what is the purpose of baptism are highlighted. Ultimately, the conclusion being that a... Continue Reading →
Peter instructs us in 1 Peter 4:1-2 that we are to adopt the same mind as Christ that in suffering we might be free from sin. But what does it mean to have the same mind as Christ? In this sermon we return to the gospel according to Mark and examine how Christ put his... Continue Reading →
The second chapter of 1st Peter is a chapter of obedience. In the first two verses Peter focuses on the need for disciples to lay aside the sins, not of the flesh, but of the Spirit. Peter calls upon those that he is writing to, much like Paul did in the book of Romans and... Continue Reading →
Peter in 1 Peter 2:4-8 and Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:10-16 instruct the disciples of Christ and the visible church here in time to build on the foundations of God. The foundations were first set down by Christ in his teachings and then built upon by the apostles. We are instructed in our time to... Continue Reading →
1 Peter 2:12 gives us instruction about the good works we are supposed to do. While it can be of some benefit for disciples of Christ to do good works that can be seen by others, Peter encourages disciples to do good works for non-believers in a way that they can behold those good works.... Continue Reading →
The Christian church should not be turned into a political arm or be tied to a political ideology. Rather, scripture commands us to obey our leaders and to follow the ordinances of men, not for the sake of men but because if we are engaged in the battles of this world then we are taking... Continue Reading →
Isaiah 53 and 1 Peter 2:24 provide bookends that present the same message. Isaiah presented it as prophecy and Peter reports the events as they occurred, but they both reveal the truth of our salvation in Christ Jesus. By his blood do we have salvation, and by his stripes we are healed spiritually. You can... Continue Reading →
In 1 Peter 3:1-7, Peter sets forth the need for Spouses to honor one another that they might not hinder the walk of faith of each. Peter does this by explaining the need of wives to be faithful to their husbands that they might be converted and for husbands to honor their wives that they... Continue Reading →
