The Glorious Gospel – 1 Peter 1:10-12

I. Context: Concerning This Salvation (v. 10, keeping 1 Peter 1:1-9 in mind) A. 1 PETER 1:1-2 B. 1 PETER 1:3-9  II. The Holy Spirit Predicted This Salvation A. MEANS: THE PROPHETS B. The Content of The Spirit's Message Through the Prophets: The Grace that Was to Be Ours in the Sufferings of Christ and the Subsequent Glories  … Continue reading The Glorious Gospel – 1 Peter 1:10-12 →

The Blessed and the Wicked – Psalm 1

The following notes were from a lesson taught at the First Baptist Church’s prayer meeting on September 23, 2026. Introduction to the Psalms: Psalm 1 serves alongside Psalm 2 as an introduction to the Psalms. It introduces some key themes. There are only two groups of people: the blessed and the wicked. There in only … Continue reading The Blessed and the Wicked – Psalm 1 →

Grieved by Trials But Rejoicing In God and His Salvation- 1 Peter 1:3-9

I. The Foundation of Joy - God and His Salvation A. Can't Help but Praise      B. Praise to God the Father Through Jesus Christ      C. Caused to Be Born Again 1.    According to His Great Mercy 2.    GOD Caused Us to Be Born Again       3. Born Again to a Living Hope       4. Through … Continue reading Grieved by Trials But Rejoicing In God and His Salvation- 1 Peter 1:3-9 →

1 Peter Sermon Series: Standing Firm in God’s True Grace

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First Baptist of Ticonderoga started a new Sunday morning sermon series on September 13, 2026. You can find links to notes and audio recordings on this page. You can subscribe to Bible Living Blog and the Bible Living Blog Podcast to receive notifications for new content. Sermon Notes:  1 Peter Introduction Recording (1 Peter 1:1-2; … Continue reading 1 Peter Sermon Series: Standing Firm in God’s True Grace →

1 Peter Introduction Notes (1 Peter 1:1-2; 5:12-14)

Letter’s Theme: 1 Peter: Standing firm in God's True Grace. I. ELECT (1:1) A. ELECT ACCORDING TO THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF THE FATHER B. ELECT IN THE SANCTIFICATION OF THE SPIRIT C. ELECT FOR OBEDIENCE TO JESUS CHRIST AND FOR SPRINKLING WITH HIS BLOOD 1. OBEDIENCE TO JESUS CHRIST a. OBEDIENCE TO THE GOSPEL CALL b. … Continue reading 1 Peter Introduction Notes (1 Peter 1:1-2; 5:12-14) →

Lesson Learned: The Need for Strong Teaching

"Strong teaching makes strong Christians. And it makes soft-hearted, tender, loving Christians. But soft teaching makes hard, callused Christians. Soft teaching is for people who have itching ears. They do not wish to have their lives interfered with." - Jim Wilson1 Jim Wilson is becoming one of my favorite authors. He went to be with … Continue reading Lesson Learned: The Need for Strong Teaching →

Prayers for the Church 8/11/24

Father, The seed of the Word will be sown as we gather and hear your Word preached and read. Prepare our hearts to receive it. Break up our hard hearts so the Devil will not come and snatch the Word away. Cause the Word to be deeply rooted in our hearts so persecution will not … Continue reading Prayers for the Church 8/11/24 →

God’s Provision for God’s Service

“Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word.” - Psalm 119:17 There are three thoughts that I would like to put before you. This is a prayer for God’s care and provision. This is a prayer from a servant to his Master. This is a prayer with God’s glory as … Continue reading God’s Provision for God’s Service →