THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Introduction:

A. Have you ever wished you were someone special?

1. Lived a different life or lifestyle.

2. Treated differently.

B. Have you ever felt like a nobody, a zero?

C. Not a Christian!

Body: 1 Peter 2: 9, 10

I. Chosen Generation.

A. Picked out, favored by God.

B. A family, nation, group of people with the same nature.

II. Royal Priesthood.

A. Kingly, regal in nature.

B. Group or office with duty of serving God.

III. Holy Nation.

A. A most holy thing, saint.

B. A multitude, company, race of people with the same nature.

IV. Special (Peculiar) People.

A. God's own!

B. Preserved, possessed, obtained.

C. A Group, tribe, nation who are of the same stock and language.

V. Our Purpose.

A. Proclaim God's praises.

B. Come out of darkness.

VI. What We Used To Be.

A. Nobodies.

B. Without Mercy.

Conclusion:

A. When you feel worthless...

1. Remember you have been picked by God.

2. Remember you have become a king or queen.

3. Remember you have become holy.

4. Remember you are special.

5. Remember what you are doing and where you are.

6. Remember where you came from and how far you came.

B. God loves and wants you!