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You are Living Stones (II)

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Series: 11am Worship Service
Date: 22 February 2026
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6
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Reflecting Christ, Redeeming the Time
You are Living Stones
Life B-P Church Worship Service, 22nd February 2026
Text: 1 Peter 2:4-6
 
Introduction
  • The church is God’s redeemed people, not an institution
  • Believers as “lively stones” in God’s spiritual house
I. Christ - The Precious, Living Cornerstone (v.4, 6)
 
1. Christ Is the Living Stone
  • Christ is alive! (1 Cor 15:3-4, Rev 1:18)
  • He is exalted (Heb 10:12, Phil 2:9-11)
  • He is life-giving (Jn 1:3-4)
  • He is a stone and foundation of our faith (1 Cor 3:11)
 
2. Christ is Rejected by Men, Chosen by God
  • Rejected and despised by men (Isa 53:2–3)
    • Religious leaders opposed Him (Mk 7:6, Jn 5:18, Lk 22:2)
    • Regular people abandoned Him (Jn 6:66, Lk 23:21, Jn 19:15)
    • Roman rulers crucified Him (Lk 23:24, Mt 27:31)
  • Approved by God
    • Foreordained to redeem us (1 Pet 1:20)
    • Chosen to communicate with us (Jn 14:9, Heb 1:1-2)
    • Precious to God (Mt 3:17, Mt 17:5)
 
3. Christ the Chief Cornerstone
  • God Himself laid the foundation (v.6, Is 28:16)
  • Criticality of cornerstone – aligns, bears weight and consolidates structure
  • Christ determines doctrine, worship, ministry, and life of the church
  • Church built on Christ alone - Solus Christus
 
II. Christians — The Priestly, Living Stones (v.5)
 
1. Our New Identity
  • Every believer is a living stone
  • All are quickened & regenerated by the Spirit, and united to Christ (Rom 6:5)
 
2. Our Corporate Calling
 
a) A Spiritual House
  • Built together in fellowship and unity (Eph 4:16, Heb 10:25)
  • Rejection of ‘lone-ranger’ Christianity
  • Commitment to church life, accountability, and oversight
 
b) A Holy Priesthood
  • All believers are priests in Christ (Heb 10:12, Rev 1:6)
  • Direct access to God (Heb 4:14-16)
  • Offering spiritual sacrifices:
    • Consecrated living (Rom 12:1)
    • Praise and thanksgiving (Heb 13:15, Col 3:16)
    • Good works and service (Heb 13:16, Gal 6:10)
    • Witnessing (Matt 28:19-20, Prov 11:30)
    • Prayer and intercession (Rom 8:26, Jas 5:16)
    • Giving (2 Cor 9:7, 1 Tim 6:17-19)
 
c) Acceptance Through Christ Alone
  • Our best works are imperfect and unacceptable without Christ (cf. Isa 64:6)
  • Our spiritual sacrifices are accepted by God for Christ’s sake (Heb 6:10)
  • Guard against pride and self-righteousness
 
III. Confidence — The Promised Eternal Security (v.6)
 
1. God’s Unshakeable Foundation
  • God laid the chief cornerstone in Zion (Heb 12:22)
  • Christ, the foundation is unchanging and eternal (Heb 13:8)
 
2. Believers’ Certain Hope
  • “Shall not be confounded” never put to shame or disappointed
  • Confidence in God’s covenant and promises (Heb 6:17-19, 13:5)
  • Assurance in trials and persecution (2 Cor 4:8-10, 17-18)
 
Conclusion
  • Warning against remaining a “loose stone”
  • Call to repentance and faith in Christ
  • Believers reminded of the privilege as lively stones
  • Call to grow in faithfulness, holiness and love and to treasure Christ, commit to His church, serve sacrificially and live distinctly for God’s glory
  • “For other foundation can no man lay than… Jesus Christ” (1 Cor 3:11)
 

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