Dave Gudgel - April 22, 2018
A Thing Of The Past - 1 Peter 1:14-16
Getting past our past can be a challenge. Call it our sinful nature, habits, preferences, or just our way of doing things – some things are harder to let go of than others.
“Yeah, I know I shouldn’t be drinking as much coffee as I do, but I just can’t stop myself.” “I know, I know…pizza and ice cream are not good for my cholesterol count, but I just can’t say no. You know?”
We know! We’ve been there. Some of us are there right now. It’s hard to say no to something when another part of us is saying yes. That’s reason enough to join us this Sunday, as we focus on getting past the things that need to be a thing of the past.
From Series: "Between 2 Worlds"
This Week's Sermon: "Peter’s Closing Briefing"
brief·ing ˈbrēfiNG noun - a meeting for giving information or instructions.
Most of us love briefings because they are usually short and to the point. It's not a time for a lot of chit chat. Important information is shared, and then you're done. It's time to go get to work.
As parents we often give briefings to our kids before they're ready to head out the door. It's dangerous out there and we want them to be safe. We want them to make good choices. So we figure another short reminder can’t hurt. Which is why we say things like: “Be careful” or “Don't talk to strangers” or “Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.”
This Sunday we complete our study through the book of 1 Peter. But not without a final briefing from Peter that could make the difference in whether we will win or lose the war we are in. You know that we are in a war, right? Danger is all around us in this fallen world, and we need to be battle ready. Peter’s closing words will help us do that.
