Serving with Purpose

What changes when Christ gives your life a new purpose?

In this sermon from 1 Peter 4:1–11, Pastor Anthony Achée explains how the gospel transforms our desires, conduct, relationships, and service. Because we belong to Christ, we are no longer called to live for human passions but for the will of God—even when others misunderstand or oppose us.

This message focuses on four truths:

Prepared to Pursue Purpose (vv. 1–3)

Proclaiming Faith Publicly (vv. 4–6)

Prayerfully Prepared for Purpose (vv. 7–9)

Powered by Purposeful Gifts (vv. 10–11)

God has given every believer a gift to use in serving others. Whether we serve through speaking or practical ministry, we depend upon the strength God supplies so that He receives all the glory through Jesus Christ.

Big Idea: Because Christ has changed our purpose, we are called to serve others and glorify God with the gifts He has given us.