1 Peter 4

The King James Version, with what the brothers preached on each verse.

1 Peter 4 read by Alexander Scourby, from his channel Scourby YouBible. It carries on into 1 Peter 5.

Verses with a small gold number are preached on in the sermons. Click the verse to see what the brothers said about it. Members can select any words to highlight verses and keep notes.

¹Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

5 sermons on 1 Peter 4:1

“And you’ll learn in your whippings, you’ll quit doing it, "that he who suffers in the flesh, ceases from sin." [1 Pet 4:1b] See?”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes #3Lee Vayle, March 1, 1981
“With that we go to Peter, 1 Pet 4:1-2.”
Projecting of Love #2Lee Vayle, February 8, 1984
“As the Bible said, "He that suffers in the flesh has ceased from sin." [1 Pet 4:1] It also tell us, "When we chastened ourselves, judge ourselves, we are not judged of the Lord and chastened of Him. [1 Cor 11-32]”
In His Presence #3Lee Vayle, March 7, 1984
“In other words you’re turned down. 1 Peter 4:1-5:”
Perfect Faith #8Lee Vayle, September 5, 1987
“Now, over here in 1 Pet 4:1-5:”
Leadership #26Lee Vayle, November 27, 1994

²That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

³For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:

3 sermons on 1 Peter 4:3

“1 Peter 4:3-5 you might as well know the truth, that’s what it’s all about.”
Why He is Here #6Lee Vayle, November 7, 1982
“We look at that. 1 Pet 4: 3 - 5.”
Judge & BrideLee Vayle, November 25, 1982
“Absolutely. [1 Pet 4:3]”
Projecting of Love #2Lee Vayle, February 8, 1984

⁴Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you :

1 sermon on 1 Peter 4:4

“But now I’m putting 1 Peter 4:4-15 with 1 Corinthians 12:26, that’s that first part of it there.”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes #4Lee Vayle, March 1, 1981

⁵Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.

2 sermons on 1 Peter 4:5

“What is the meaning of the quick and the dead, in 1 Peter 4:5?”
Questions and Answers # 3Lee Vayle, November 4, 1970. Names it 2 times.
“Verse 5: [1 Pet 4:5-8]”
Projecting of Love #2Lee Vayle, February 8, 1984

⁶For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

⁷But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

⁸And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

1 sermon on 1 Peter 4:8

“And again in 1 Pet 4:8:”
Projecting of Love #2Lee Vayle, February 8, 1984

⁹Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

1 sermon on 1 Peter 4:9

“Six thousand years of almost hell on earth. [1 Pet 4:9]”
Projecting of Love #2Lee Vayle, February 8, 1984

¹⁰As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

3 sermons on 1 Peter 4:10

“I understand there are preachers’ wives who are so hospitable, they might know you come in… I’ll forget that one. [1 Pet 4:10-16]”
Projecting of Love #2Lee Vayle, February 8, 1984
“1 Peter 4:10.”
Stewardship 1986Lee Vayle, November 29, 1986
“Now this is backed up by 1 Pet 4:10.”
Stewardship #13 - PreliminaryLee Vayle, August 30, 1997. Names it 2 times.

¹¹If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

9 sermons on 1 Peter 4:11

"If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God." [1 Pet 4:11a] "What I'm telling you is 'Thus Saith the Lord'.
Righteousness and UnrighteousnessLee Vayle, November 21, 1971
“Who stood up with Him and said, "If any man speaketh, and speaketh as the oracles of God."[1 Peter 4:11] Let him have 'Thus Saith the Lord', or shut up and sit down.”
A Prophet From Among Your BrethernLee Vayle, February 27, 1972
“In 1 Peter 4:11-19 going on with the same thought.”
The Great LevelerLee Vayle, December 2, 1979
“1 Peter 4:11-19”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes #4Lee Vayle, March 1, 1981
“Now these emissaries, these people that are in Satan’s religion and under Satan, these are those men of whom James spoke, in James 3; of whom Peter spoke when he said, “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God;” [1 Pet 4:11] let him say what God said or shut up.”
Stewardship #12 - PreliminaryLee Vayle, August 3, 1997
“Now, turn to 1 Pet 4:11: “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God;…””
Faith and ConfessionLee Vayle, 1965

See all 9 sermons on 1 Peter 4:11

¹²Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

2 sermons on 1 Peter 4:12

“What about what Peter says over here in 1 Peter 4 Now, let’s read this and be very careful. [1 Peter 4:12-19]”
Future Home #12Lee Vayle, June 5, 1988
“We read Peter the other day; we’ll read It again, 1 Peter 4, and then, we’ll try to get through this quick as we can, because time just goes too fast as it is, when you get these devotional messages. [1 Pet 4:12-19]”
Future Home #13Lee Vayle, June 12, 1988

¹³But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

1 sermon on 1 Peter 4:13

“And that takes you to 1 Pet 4:13.”
Presence #12Lee Vayle, July 15, 1981

¹⁴If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye ; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

1 sermon on 1 Peter 4:14

“Here, and in 1 Peter 4:14-15, and we can balance this with 1 Corinthians 12:26 and Hebrews 10:32-33.”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes #4Lee Vayle, March 1, 1981

¹⁵But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

¹⁶Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

¹⁷For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

5 sermons on 1 Peter 4:17

“Because, "Judgment begins at the house of God." [1 Pet 4:17]”
Former & Latter RainLee Vayle, November 2, 1970
“And "judgment begins at the house of God." [1 Pet 4:17] Then It says, "Where shall the wicked and the ungodly appear," [1 Pet 4:18] if judgment begins here?”
Question and Answers 1483Lee Vayle, March 16, 1983
“Notice: 1 Pet 4:17-19:”
Blessing and CursingLee Vayle, March 24, 1991
“And in 1 Pet 4:17:”
Leadership #35Lee Vayle, January 22, 1995
“And remember, "…judgment begins at the house of God." [1 Pet 4:17a] And if a sinner has to repent once, how much more does a Christian need to repent?”
The Power of the CrossLee Vayle, October 1966

¹⁸And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

1 sermon on 1 Peter 4:18

“And "judgment begins at the house of God." [1 Pet 4:17] Then It says, "Where shall the wicked and the ungodly appear," [1 Pet 4:18] if judgment begins here?”
Question and Answers 1483Lee Vayle, March 16, 1983

¹⁹Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

1 sermon on 1 Peter 4:19

“Then, over here in 1 Peter, more Scripture, just quickly, and it’s 1 Pet 4:19, and It says:”
God Totally ResponsibleLee Vayle, April 17, 1992

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