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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Our Witness Among The World

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 18, 2019
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    Following a reminder of who believers are in Christ, Peter presented a challenge regarding their walk and witness among the world. We are expected to maintain purity personally, socially, and professionally.

    Our Witness among the World 1 Peter 2: 11-20 After revealing the need for believers to abide in the Word, growing thereby, and building their lives upon Christ, the Corner-stone of our faith, Peter reminded us of our standing with the Lord, being positioned in Christ. Those who abide faithfully in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace At Work Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2021
     | 2,477 views

    Submit even to a ruthless and unjust boss and so experience grace and fulfill your calling.

    After a year’s worth of good, hard work, some employers like to provide a year-end bonus for their employees. Now, most employees appreciate those bonuses, but there are some who inwardly groan at what their employer gives them. Just a few years ago (December 6, 2014), a reporter for the BBC, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Attitude Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 30, 2021
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    1) Mandate (1 Peter 2:18) and the 2) Motive for Submission (1 Peter 2:19-21).

    Although the literal reading of this text is for servants and masters, we will discuss the concept in a relational sense this morning to the workplace with employers and employees. Therefore, even though there is no exact parallel to such ‘servant’ status in modern society, the fact that this was ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    1 Peter, Ch.2 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021
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    Christians cannot stay the way they are, and Peter urges his people to do away with evil things and set their hearts on that which can nourish life.

    Tom Lowe 4/3/2021 Text: 1 Peter, Chapter 2 (KJV) 1Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby: 3If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious4To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Learnings From Peter: Rewards And Suffering

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 2, 2021
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    The issue of pain and suffering is much known. Yet, we struggle to make sense of it or react to it the right way. Let us learn from Peter on how not to, and how to, address this issue.

    Learnings from Peter : Rewards and Suffering Past 15 or so months have been a series of struggles for many of us. It all started with the Wuhan virus and then it went through the cycle of restrictions to complete lockdowns to partial opening up to elections to the second wave to the complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Sense Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,088 views

    God is the unseen factor for the world. They will never understand our behavior when we live to God.

    William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    When You Are Mistreated

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 4, 2021
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    Have you been mistreated in any way in the last few weeks? I want to help us focus on the bad deals we have received and see how we can turn those into times we can praise God.

    1. I wonder if you have been treated unfairly in any way this week. a. To a child, did your parents blame you for something your brother or sister did? b. At school, did your teacher get you for something the fellow behind you did? And you tried to explain and made matters worse. c. I am talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Somebody’s Watching You!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 31, 2021
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    'Somebody is watching you.' - 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 12-25 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The command for submission (vs 13a): (2). The motive for submission (verse 13b) (3). The extent of submission (verse 13c-14) (4). The reason for submission (verse 15) (5). The Attitude of Submission (verse 16) (6). The application of submission (vs 17) (7). The example for ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 14: Christianity And Slavery

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 29, 2022
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    How does a church consisting of people who have been freed in Christ deal with slavery?

    Christianity and Slavery 1 Peter 2:18-20 Introduction In the last study, we discussed the obligation to submit to lawful secular authority at all levels from the king on down. The Church was not to rebel against this authority as all authority comes from God. We are to model good conduct in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Endurance Under Stress Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 9, 2022
     | 1,615 views

    Does coming to Christ mean the end of suffering? Sorry, no it does not. To this, suffering, you were called. Christ suffered and left an example of suffering. We have great verses in 21-25 about what Christ’s death on the cross means. Christ suffered for you.

    It was one of those dramatic stories. The town ruffian named Big Joe became a Christian. After all the noses he had broken, black eyes he had given the meanest toughest man in town accepts Christ and becomes a changed man. Now instead of a violent temper he endured patiently, even under stress. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (5 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,292 views

    Many times it is best to show the GOOD before we show the BAD. At other times, it is best to show the BAD before we show the GOOD.

    Illus: This is exactly what a young lady in college did when she was having problems with her grades and finances. She dreaded having to inform her parents of her situation, so she composed this letter: “Dear Mom and Dad, I just thought I’d drop you a note to let you know of my plans. I've ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    True Conversion Demonstrated Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 24, 2020
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    This message is an exposition of Philippians 3:7-11. Here Paul offers himself as an example of the changes that occur when a person is truly born again: (1) A Change in Values (2) A Change in Righteousness (3) A Change in Life Goals.

    We are in a study of Philippians. Our text today is found in Philippians 3:7-11. We will begin by reading that from the New International Version. “But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Developing The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Apr 20, 2020
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     | 8,835 views

    What resources has God given believers to develop holy thinking?

    WWJD • A number of years ago an enterprising Christian businessman came up with the idea to sell a wristband to Christian young people with the letters WWJD on it. (What would Jesus do). • It was supposed to be constant reminder to the wearer to think about now Jesus would act in any given ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    The On-Going Construction Of God's House

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 11, 2020
     | 2,313 views

    The church of Christ is built of living stones, the communion of saints. That includes you and I.

    May 10, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson 1 Peter 2:2-21 The On-going Construction of God’s House Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house.” As this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Life In Abundance (Fourth Sunday Of Easter)

    Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar Svd on Jun 20, 2020
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     | 2,870 views

    I have come so that you may have life, life in abundance. How do I have abundant life or fullness of life?

    Reflection I have come so that you may have life, life in abundance. How do I have abundant life or fullness of life? We can understand the fullness of life in two senses in today’s readings (John 10:1-10). A. As a shepherd, and B. As a sheep. A. As a Shepherd: I receive the fullness ...read more

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    Denomination: Other