Being God's People

Being God's People
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 02/04/2024

Sermon Theme: Who we are shapes how we live. By the gospel we have become God's people to be those who proclaim His excellencies to the lost world around us. So, let us show who we are by proclaiming the excellencies of God with our love, lips and lives!

I. Becoming God's People - (Context)

    A. People Saved by the Gospel - (1:22-25)

    B. People Sanctified by the Goespel - (2:1-6)

    C. Yet, Some Stumble over the Gospel - (2:7-8)

II. Being God's People - (1 Peter 2:9-10)

    A. Who Are We? - (2:9a)

        1. Chosen Race

        2. Royal Priesthood

        3. Holy Nation

        4. God's Possession

    B. What Is Our Purpose? - (2:9b-10)

        1. To Proclaim the Excellencies of God in Christ

        2. Those Receiving Mercy to Those Needing Mercy

III. Being God's People on Mission - (Application)

    A. Proclaim Christ with You Love - (1:22-2:8)

    B. Proclaim Christ with Your Lips - (2:9-10)

    C. Proclaim Christ with Your Life - (2:11-12)