Crossway Christian Church

Doug Wallaker

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FEB 22

Armed and Ready

The Crusades are often disparaged as one of the pinnacles of human error and religious indecency. I think that such opinions are right, but not for the reasons that most give. As we see today, the church has always been called upon to fight and be a church “militant.” But we are never called upon to take up the sword for the faith, but rather to be willing to suffer under it. Today Peter calls upon us to be armed and ready for the true fight of the faith. 1. Be armed a. Because of time b. Because of judgment c. Because of resurrection 2. Be ready a. Be sober for prayer b. Have love, not grudges c. Be hospitable, not grumbling d. Serve others in Christ

39 min
FEB 15

Suffering for Jesus

The Olympics are in full swing. The beauty of them is found in that most of these athletes suffer so much for this, typically, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They sacrifice time with family, friends; they suffer physical hardships and pressures. But they do it all the same, simply for the opportunity. Peter has called us to much the same fate: sacrifice and suffering. But we do so, not simply for the opportunity, but for the sake of a Savior who has given us a perfect guarantee of redemption. We are called to suffer for Jesus, and Peter gives us three ways to do that this morning: 1. We suffer for Jesus by acting like Jesus 2. We suffer for Jesus by answering for Jesus 3. We suffer for Jesus by aligning with Jesus

43 min
FEB 8

Submission in Marriage

Last week, our text was one that the many Christians, living in a fallen world under fallen governments, struggle to understand and follow. This week is hardly easier. To the outside world, commanding the submission of wives in marriage is unpopular at best, bigoted and misogynistic at worst. Yet many fail to truly hear what Peter is calling for. Let us listen well to him this morning, as Peter talks to us about submission in marriage. 1. A wife’s place 2. A wife’s purpose 3. A wife’s presentation 4. A wife’s pattern 5. A husband’s prayers

40 min
FEB 1

Submit In Faith

1 Peter 2:13-25 Americans hate giving up rights, we are a nation defined by them. Patrick Henry cried “Give me liberty or give me death!” and we took it quite to heart. Yet, Peter seems to call us to a different fate. Here Peter calls us, not to stand up for our rights, even less to fight for them, but to lay them down in submission. It is a hard command, and Peter provides no softening for it. We are to submit, in good and bad. What reasons could be provided for such a difficult calling? Peter provides us with three: 1. We submit for the Lord’s sake 2. We submit for the Lord’s favor 3. We submit for the Lord’s example

40 min
JAN 25

The Temple of God

Introduction Puzzles are not my thing. I know others love them, but I find them difficult and unrewarding. Yet, there are some puzzles that need putting together; some mysteries that need unravelling. Jesus was rejected by the leaders at the time, those who knew Scripture and prophecy the best. Why? Because God was building something wonderful through him: a living and working Temple, made without human hands, to showcase his wonder and excellencies. Peter reminds us of the abiding and true reality of the Temple. Let us then consider today: 1. What the Temple represents 2. What the Temple really is a. We are the stones b. We are the priests c. We are the sacrifice

37 min
JAN 19

Be Holy as He Is Holy

Last week we spoke about the fortuitous woman who won the lotto, and took home a nifty $423 million from it. One wonders what to do with that much money! And yet, we have been given something more: salvation and faith, sure and certain. What shall we do with that? Shall we waste it on the sin that put us in danger? Shall we go on living as we have? No, Peter insists, walk as Christ walked. Be holy as he is holy. And here’s how: 1. Focus on the final grace 2. Fear the Father’s wrath 3. Feast on food that’s good

38 min
JAN 11

Security in Suffering

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43 min
JAN 11

Security in Suffering

We have much good about us. The blessing of God is real and true in Jesus, here and now. It is not simply a blessing that we await, looking forward to some blessed day in the future while God leaves us languishing here and now. We can understand that, and likewise know that there are plenty of difficulties here. It has always been that way. 1 Peter is a letter written to help Christians persist amidst the trials and problems of their exile here on earth. We can have assurance of God’s salvation in this world, for our security lies in God. 1. Our security is found in the will of God 2. Our security is found in the work of God 3. Our security is found in the watch of God 4. Our security is found in the word of God

43 min

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