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All the Difference in the World (1 Peter 1:1-2 NLT) - Sermon
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What do people think when you say you go to church? Is it just a Sunday ritual? Or something much deeper? In this compelling message, Captain Rob Westwood-Payne explores what it truly means to be the church, based on the opening verses of 1 Peter. Discover how we are God’s chosen people, called to live as distinct “red dots” in a grey world, shining as lights wherever we are scattered.
Whether you’ve followed Jesus all your life or are just curious, this message will challenge and encourage you to live with purpose, clarity, and faithfulness in every part of your life.
⏱ Chapters
00:00 - What Do People Think About Church?
Reflections on common assumptions about churchgoers and why they often miss the heart of Christian identity.
02:00 - Why Identity Matters: A Spiritual Check-Up
Using the example of a minibus inspection, the importance of checking in on our spiritual health is explored.
04:00 - Peter’s Words to the Scattered Church
Introduction to 1 Peter 1:1–2 and the foundational truth that believers are God’s chosen people.
07:00 - Chosen by God Through Christ
Peter’s radical claim: Gentile Christians are just as chosen as Israel once was - because of Jesus.
09:30 - The Power of Gathering Together
Visualising the church as “red dots,” we are few but significant. Gathering strengthens our identity and faith.
12:00 - Living as Foreigners in the World
Exploring the meaning of being “foreigners” or “temporary residents” and how that affects Christian living.
14:00 - Scattered with Purpose: Our Frontlines
Whether at home, work, school, or in the community, we are scattered to shine as lights in a dark world.
16:00 - Shining Bright: Philippians 2 Challenge
Live without complaining or arguing and hold to the Word of Life - our everyday mission.
18:00 - Our Distinct Story
Why Christians must live differently - not just attend church or wear uniforms - but reflect Jesus in lifestyle.
20:00 - Gathered and Scattered: Our Calling
The church gathers for strength and scatters to serve. We are God’s people, and we can make all the difference.
This sermon is based on material from Frontline Sundays by the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC).
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