Family Sermon Series 4: Living Stones 1 Peter 2:1-10
2-28-16
I. He is the Cornerstone
A. Rejected by many
1.
Tripped over
2.
Rejected
B. Accepted by Some
Though through the narrow
gate: Matthew 7:13-14
C. Chosen as a Valuable
Stone - the Cornerstone and foundation
II. He is the Living Stone
A. He is not Dead, He is
Alive
Luke 24:5-6
B. In Him there is Life
Abundant John 10:10
C. In Him there is Life
Eternal "made alive in Him"
Ephesians
2:4-5
III. We are Living Stones
in His Spiritual House
A. We are a Spiritual
House cf Hebrews 3:1-6
B. The Spirit Moves in a
Spiritual Way
1.
Orchestrating - coordinating, not coincidental
2.
Interacting - guiding and nurturing
3.
Intervening - stepping in and redirecting, disciplining when necessary
C. We are a Worshiping Family
