Sermon —— Vessels of honour 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; Chosen = selected by God Chosen by God, for such a Time as this Jesus said… You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you… Royal priesthood = You are a priest of God.

1. access into the presence of God—- ( because of the blood of Jesus )
2. responsibility to offer up spiritual sacrifices to God
3. ability to release the blessing of God to other people Ex: Jesus said… In my name, you will hands on the sick and they will recover . You have ability to go into the presence of God… Than to come out, and bring the blessing of God to others. You carry

• Salvation to those without Christ
• Healing to those who are sick
• Deliverance to those who are bound
• Hope for the hopeless

1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; Holy Nation = New nationality In Christ… You have a new identity 2 Cor 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. You are… means … We’re not trying to be — you are. 1 Pet 2:9 …. His own special people,… Special = unique Something that only God could produce. 1 Pet 2:9-10 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy. This is who we are. I want to talk about living as a vessel of honour. 2 Timothy 2:19-21 Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”—19

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. —-20 NLT says… …The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use.

Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.——21

• Must depart from iniquity ( sin )—-vs 19

Notice we can chose …

• If anyone …
• Cleanses himself… 2 Cor 7:1 Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Note So there’s something that we can do… To staying clean in a dirty world. So the Apostle Paul says, 2 Tim 2:21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work

• If anyone cleanses himself
• He will be… A vessel of honour
• Sanctified