WE ARE FAITHFUL SERVANTS
1 PETER 4:1-11

WENTZVILLE | MATT HESS
NOVEMBER 17, 2024  
MULTIPLY - WEEK 4

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:21 

1 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. 3 For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. 4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; 5 but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does. 7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:1-11 

1. FIGHT SIN AGGRESSIVELY 

“Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, 1 Peter 4:1a 
 
“He suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust that He might bring us to God.” 1 Peter 3:18 

2. DESIRE GOD’S WILL SUPREMELY 

…for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin. so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. 1 Peter 4:1b-2 

3. STRIVE WITH THE LOST PATIENTLY 

 
For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. 1 Peter 4:3 
 
4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; 5 but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does. 1 Peter 4:4-6 
 
“Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward.” 2 John 1:8 

4. EXPECT HIS RETURN PRAYERFULLY 

 
The end of all things is at hand; therefore, be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 1 Peter 4:7 

5. LOVE OTHERS HUMBLY 

 
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 
 
“By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 
 

"The church is not a theological classroom. It is a conversion, confession, repentance, reconciliation, forgiveness and sanctification center, where flawed people place their faith in Christ, gather to know and love Him better, and learn to love others as He designed."  Author, Paul Tripp  

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1 

6. SERVE HIS CHURCH INTENTIONALLY 

 
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:10-11 
 

1. Is my church stronger because of me? 

  

2. Do I do a servant’s work with a servant’s heart? 

      

3. Am I a consistent server, not a convenient server? 

      

4. Will I resolve never to retire from serving my church?