Sermon Notes

Preaching God’s Word

Pastor Gary Wilderbuer

Four Attitudes for the Rest of Your Life

1 Peter 4:1-11

Whether Christ returns first or death comes first, a disciple of Jesus Christ will want to make the rest of their life count for eternity.  These verses, in 1 Peter, show us four attitudes to cultivate for the rest of our lives.

  A C_______________ attitude toward S_______________ (1-3)

1 Peter 4:1-3 (NIV) Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. 2 As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3 For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do — living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. 

Cross  A C_______________ attitude toward S_______________ (4-6)

1 Peter 4:4-6 (NIV) They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation, and they heap abuse on you. 5 But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to men in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit. 

  Cross    A C_______________ attitude toward the S_______________ (7)

1 Peter 4:7 (NIV) The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 

  Cross    A C_______________ attitude toward the S_____________ (8-11)

1 Peter 4:8-11 (NIV) Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. 

9-15-2024 Crosby Chapel

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Prayer Spotlight

Daniel & Kimberly Waide, Formoso, KS

(Heartland District: Randy & Lisa Picklesimer)

 Formoso Community Church sits in rural farmland in northern Kansas, the only church in a town with a population of 92. The church has a renewed sense of life and vibrancy that everyone has felt in recent years. A Ladies’ Bible Study and an elementary-age youth group have started again. We’ve also had more opportunities to get involved in the community, planting seeds for the Gospel and offering gifts of grace. 

PRAYER REQUESTS: 1) Pray for our youth group called JOY Club. 2) Pray for the finances and logistics to make the church more handicap accessible. 3) Pray for more significant and effective outreach in Formoso. 

Formoso Community Church

PO Box 66

Formoso, KS 66942

 (785) 794-2490