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1 Peter: Grow in the Grace & Knowledge of Christ

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King of the Nations …

September 12, 1993 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1–2

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How Aliens Keep the Identity of Their Homeland …

September 19, 1993 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1–2; 4:7–10

We need each other if we are going to escape the drunkening effects of the world and live as sober aliens.

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Divine Election: The Role of the Father and the Spirit …

September 26, 1993 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1–2

We are aliens not because men have rejected us, but because God has elected us.

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God's Great Mercy and Our New Birth …

October 10, 1993 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3–4

Our response to being born again and being given a living hope and an imperishable inheritance in heaven should be to bless God.

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The Elect Are Kept by the Power of God …

October 17, 1993 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5

Our security is not in making heaven unconditional. Our security is in God's infallible commitment to fulfill the conditions of heaven.

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Joy Through the Fiery Test of Genuine Faith …

October 24, 1993 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6–7

There is a design in your distresses as a Christian. God wills them, and he does so for your good.

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True Christianity: Inexpressible Joy in the Invisible Christ …

November 14, 1993 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8–9

You love Jesus and trust him and rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory. This is true Christianity.

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What the Prophets Sought and Angels Desired …

November 21, 1993 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10–12

We should be amazed at the greatness of our salvation and that the prophets of God and the angels of heaven long to look into it.

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Girding the Mind to Guard Your Hope …

November 28, 1993 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13

Avoid what numbs your mind to God and stay sober for the sake of hope.

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The Lust of Ignorance and the Life of Holiness …

December 5, 1993 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14–16

The grace of God is the source of your hope and the holiness of God is the standard of your holiness.

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A Sojourn on Earth in Confident Fear …

December 12, 1993 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17–19

God's purpose in the blood of Jesus is our justification and our sanctification. They cannot be separated.

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Christ Appeared That We Might Hope in God …

December 19, 1993 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 1:20–21

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That Your Prayers May Not Be Hindered …

January 2, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

There are ways live that hinder prayers and there is a way to live that helps prayer.

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The Seed of the Word and the Fruit of Love …

January 23, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22–25

The power to love comes through hoping in God.

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Long for the Pure Milk of the Word …

January 30, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1–3

Long for the pure milk of the Word. Do not settle for spiritual fatalism. It is not God's will for you.

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Becoming a Spiritual House and Holy Priesthood …

February 20, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4–8

Are the sacrifices we offer spiritual sacrifices?

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Why God Laid a Stone of Stumbling …

February 27, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4–8

No human can thwart the purposes of God, neither by belief nor unbelief.

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Christian Identity and Christian Destiny …

April 17, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9–10

God made us who we are to show the world who he is.

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Who Shall Shepherd the Flock? …

April 24, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1–4

Elders must lead the church in times of blessing and of refinement.

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The War Against the Soul and the Glory of God …

May 22, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11–12

The two greatest issues in life are how the soul of man might not be destroyed and how the glory of God might not be belittled.

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Slaves of God: Free from All to Honor All …

May 29, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13–17

The aim of life—including our social and political life—is to live to God.

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How To Suffer for Doing What Is Right …

June 5, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18–23

Radical Christianity, real Christianity, makes a difference.

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Christ Died for Our Sins That We Might Die to Sin …

June 26, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21–25

Jesus died for us to make us like him.

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Women of Valor for Non-Promise Keepers …

September 4, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1–7

Those married to unbelieving husbands should be like the holy women of old and hope in God. In fact, we all should.

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Your Calling Is to Bless Believers …

September 11, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8–12

The primary purpose of small groups is to help each other maintain the full assurance of faith.

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Christ Is Hallowed in Us When We Hope in Him …

September 18, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13–17

Jesus shines bright when our hope is meek, fearless, well-defended, and zealous for good deeds.

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Strengthened to Suffer: Christ, Noah, and Baptism …

September 25, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18–22

The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. Let's follow him.

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Arming Yourself with the Purpose to Suffer …

October 2, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1–6

The Great Commission will not be completed without suffering.

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God in Everything at the End of the Age …

October 16, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7–11

What did Peter mean when he wrote that the end of all things is at hand?

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Why We Can Rejoice in Suffering …

October 23, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12–19

The Great King keeps his finest wine in the cellar of affliction.

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How Elder-Shepherds Prepare to Meet the Chief Shepherd …

November 13, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1–4

When the Chief Shepherd comes, he is going to call elders to account and say, "Did you feed my sheep?"

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Are You Humble Enough to Be Care-Free? …

November 20, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5–7

Humility is what we need if we hope to find rest in the promises of God.

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The Dominion Belongs to the God of All Grace …

November 27, 1994 |Sermon |by John Piper | Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8–14

If God called you to his glory, he's going to get you to his glory.

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