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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Sermons in Series: 3
Scripture: Exodus 19:8-20, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Joshua 6:1-21, Hebrews 12:18-21, Ezekiel 10:1-5, Exodus 32:15-20 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Sacrifice, Satan, Schizophrenic, Second Coming, Serve, Shekinah, Sheol, Shiva, Shofar, Singing, Sinai, Thai, Thailand, Tina Turner, Torches, Tapestry, Substitute Sacrifice, Stone Tablets, Vocal Union Quartet, Villain, Trumpet, Tree Of Knowledge, Tree Of Life, Worship, Woody Guthrie, Wings, Yahweh, Muslims, Moses, Ministering, Mercy Seat, Midianites, Lucifer, Manna, Pantheon, Oversee, Party, New Year, Noise, Newspaper, Patterns, Peace Offering, Pg Rated, Pluralism, Power, Responsibility, Resolutions, Reporter, Repentance, Reincarnation, Rejoicing, Ram, Rabbis, Powerful, Romans, Rosh Hashanah, Good And Evil, Golden Calf, Gregg Nydegger, Hail To The Chief, Guardian, Gideon, God Save The Queen, Garden Of Eden, Family Friendly, Exclusive, Ezekiel, Interwoven, Iowa, Islam, Intimidating, Intricate, Inanimate , Horn, Hypocrite, Idols, Hinduism, Harmless, Jericho, Jehovah, Joe Smith, Joshua, King, Lid, Leader, Law, Ethiopian, Des Moines, Confucianism, Creation, Death, Day Of Atonement, Cute, Credit Card, Communion, Communion Table, Concert, Ark Of The Covenant, Bathroom Reader, Babylon, Bad Guy, Adam And Eve, Aaron’s Staff, Abraham, Allah, Amazing Grace, Afterlife, Angels, Angelic, Angel, Anointed, Celebration, Cherry Sisters, Cherub, Chinese, Broken Loose, Brahma, Buddhist, Burnt Offering (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Scripture: Romans 8:5-17, Romans 8:5-15, Romans 11:1-24
Tags: Effectual Call, Elijah, Detection, Damascus, Default, Contract, Covenant, Convict, Faithful, Forgiveness, Forgiveness In Jesus, Flesh And Spirit, Flesh, Forgive, Foolproof, Fool, Excite, Excitement, Bible, Baptism, Assurance Of Salvation, Adopt, Adoption, Alcorn, Achievement, Cheerful, Cheerfully, Branch, Brand, Condemn, Communion, Olive Tree, Parable Prodigal Son, Praise, Perfume, Pharisees, Lord's Supper, Micah, Hope, Holy Spirit In Believers, Holy Spirit, Jews, Joel, Israel, Isaiah, Ignorance, Gentile, Gethsemane, Fruit, Wash, The Word, Timothy, Turkey, Sin, Simon, Sinful Nature, Sinful, Seal, Sword, Thankful, Thanksgiving Holiday, Thanksgiving, Spirit, Saul, Reserve, Rome, Prodigal, Prostitute, Remnant, Reassurance (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 12
Scripture: Acts 2:37-47, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 John 1:1-10, 1 Corinthians 10:14-22, Acts 4:23-31, Acts 4:23-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Mark 7:1-8, Luke 6:27-36, Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:1-11, Colossians 2:6-7 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Church Growth, Church, Church Body Of Christ, Communion, Christian Love, Christian Witness, Affection, Amazing, Biblical, Body Life, Dynamic, Emotions, Encouragement, Discipleship, Deeds, Fellowship, Generosity, Giving, Persistence, Prayer How To, Prayer Answered, Read, Preaching, Prayer Supplication, Love One Another, Mercy, Money, Missions, Outreach, Orphan, Parable Good Samaritan, Hypocrisy, Influence, Intercession, Joy, Koinonia, Light, Lord's Supper, Growth, Helpful, Good Works, Godly, Great Commission, Grace, God Hears, Service, Scriptural, Scripture, Sanctification, Salt, Rewards, What Is Evangelism?, Useful, Valuable, Unity, Theology, Treasure, Suffering Loneliness, Stewardship, Stoicism, Worship Benefits, Wonderful (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Sermons in Series: 25
Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:10-16, Isaiah 9:1-6, Titus 3:4-7, Isaiah 9:5-6, John 20:1-8, Matthew 2:13-18, 1 John 2:4-6, Psalms 128:1-5, 1 John 2:12-17, John 1:1-18, Luke 2:16-21, 1 John 2:22-28, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 60:1-6 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Service, Self-Sacrifice, Servanthood, Salvation, Saint Basil, Saint John, Respect, Right Worship, Patience, Omg, Olive, Mother Of God, Nestorius, Name Of Jesus, Pride Of Life, Prophecy, Holy Innocents, Holy Family, Herod Kills Infants, Gnosis, God's Will, Gathering Together, Gentiles, Love, Messiah, Mom And Dad, Mary Mother Of God, Magi, Lust, Infanticide, Jesus, Jesus Christ, John Neumann, Consubstantial, Communion, Discernment, Deacon, David, Epiphany, Baptism, Arians, Antichrist, Abortion, Bread Of Life, Changing Hearts, Child Abuse, Catholic Schools, Church And State, Circumcision, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Stephen, Spreading Peace, Shepherds' Story, Shepherd, True Goal, Theotokos, Thomas Becket, Wenceslas (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Catholic
Sermons in Series: 4
Scripture: Genesis 1:24-28, Genesis 2:4-15, Genesis 3:1-8, Genesis 3:6-25
Tags: Reaping, Rescuers, Relationships, Sacrifice, Satan, Serpent, Sowing, Sit, Spoken, Sin Separates From God, Sin Fall Of Man, Time, Thorns, Thistles, Tree, Treasure, Trust, Tattoo, Talent, Swindoll, Temptation General, Temptation, Worship, Work, Weeds, Vain, Unleavened, Vegetable, Worthless, Evolution, Evolutionist, Eve, Finding Fulfillment, Fast Food, Faults, Form, Fruit, Curse, Crop, Creation, Created, Deceive, Dirt, Divine, Disobey, Doctor, Eden, Choose, Consequences, Confession, Confess, Communion, Adam, Believe, Blame, Buddhism, Buddhist, Prepare, Persia, Persian, Physician, Pew, Pleasurable, Pleasure, Plant, Ot Characters, Paradise, Peas, Lord's Supper, Godless, Goo, Headaches, Garden, God The Father, Karma, Hide, Holocaust, Holy, Image, Improve (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 52
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:3-31, Genesis 1:24-31, Genesis 2:4-17, Genesis 2:18-25, Genesis 3:1-8, Genesis 3:9-24, Genesis 4:1-15, Genesis 4:16-26, Genesis 5:1-32, Genesis 6:1-8, Genesis 6:1-8, Genesis 6:9-33, Genesis 8:1-22, Genesis 9:1-17, Genesis 9:18-29, Genesis 10:1-32, Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 11:10-32, Genesis 12:1-9, Genesis 12:10-20, Genesis 13:1-18, Genesis 14:1-24, Genesis 15:1-21, Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 17:1-8, Genesis 17:9-14, Genesis 17:15-27, Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 18:16-33, Genesis 19:1-29, Genesis 19:30-38 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Babel, Cain And Abel, Bible Truth, Angels, Assurance, Atonement, Abraham, Adam, Action, Adultery, Affliction, Call, Circumcision, Compassion, Communion, Faith, Examples Of Faith, Evolution, Eve, Flood, Faithfulness, Fall, Faithlessness, Demons, Deliverance, Consequences, Covenant, Creation, Curse, Doubt, Election, Doing God's Will, Holiness, Image Of God, Hypocrisy, Intercession, God, Foundation, Godliness, God's Sovereign Will, Gratefulness, Grace, Marriage, Melchizedek, Mercy, Man, Love, Laugh, Language, Knowing God's Will, Judgment, Patriarchs Abraham, Ordinance, Ot Characters, Obedience, Noah, Nimrod, Nephilim, Sarah, Salvation, Sin, Signs, Temptation, Sovereignty, Prayer, Prayer General, Purpose, Provision, Providence, Promise, Repentance, Sabbath, Warfare, Work, Witness, Worldliness, Worship, Worship General, Wrath, Thanksgiving, Trinity, Trust, Union (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16, Titus 1:5-11, Acts 6:1-7, Romans 12:1-16
Tags: Appointment, Bishop, Authority, Clergy, Clairvoyant, Church Board, Discipling, Divorce, Doctrine, Disciples, Diakonos, Communion, Constitution, Deacons, Encourage, Elder, Elders Church, Exalt, Evangelist, Great, Godlessness, Good Works, Hemingway, Heresy, Fortune Teller, Father, Flock, Football, Gift, Game, Husband, Impeach, Kerusso, Laity, Leader, Leadership, Loophole, Lord's Supper, Love, Monogamy, Missionary, Manage, Mercy, Ministry, Obey, Pastor, Paul, Pastors, Overseer, Pantry, Physics, Philip, Polygamy, Practice, Reverend, Responsibility, Representative, Revere, Requirements, Psychic, Preacher, Praying Hands, Preaching, President, Prestige, Proclaim, Vote, Titus, Timothy, Therefore, Theocracy, Theology, Sheep, Shepherd, Spur, Stephen, Submit, Saul, Samuel, Selfish, Servant, Servanthood, Serving, Worship, Worship Purpose, Worship Definition (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 7
Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, 1 Samuel 7:1-17, 1 Samuel 15:1-35, 1 Samuel 16:1-23, 1 Samuel 28:3-25, 1 Samuel 12:16-25 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Idolatry, Jesse, Lazarus, Learning, Listen, Martha, Mary, Medium, Memorial, Memorial Day, Minister, Mizpah, Hannah, Hindu, Hinduism, Hophni, Horoscope, Houdini, Fence, Firm, Firstborn, Fortune, Gerar, Disciplinarian, Disciplines, Disobedience, Disobey, Distract, Distractions, David, Communion, Confession, Confess, Cowell, Divination, Dobson, Ebenezer, Eli, Eliab, Elkanah, Endor, Father's Day, Celsus, Channel, Boyle, Brother, Buddhism, Abimelech, Absolute, Absalom, Agag, Amalekites, Aphek, Ark, Ashteroth, Ashtoreth, Blame, Blessing, Monument, Mother's Day, Mothers, Obedience, Occult, Origen, Ot Characters, Ot Leaders, Ouija, Pain, Paranormal, Philistines, Phineas, Pride, Psychic, Rats, Redeem, Rehoboam, Remember, Repent, Repentance, Sacrifice, Samuel, Saul, Seance, Solomon, Sorrow, Spiritist, Tumor, Witch, Womb (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 29
Scripture: Titus 2:14, Genesis 12:1-3, Daniel 1:1-20, Exodus 19:5-6, Joshua 7:1-26, 1 John 3:16-18, Mark 3:21-35, Matthew 28:18, Matthew 25:31-46, Ephesians 4:1-6, Romans 6:1-7, 1 Corinthians 11:20-34, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Titus 2:2-8, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Philippians 2:1-11, 1 Timothy 4:13, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 10:32-35, 1 John 3:1, Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 4:2-11, Revelation 4:2-11, Matthew 18:15-17 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Chosen By God, Chosen People, Chosen, Children Of God, Body Of Christ, Boldness, Church Body, Church Covenant, Church Conflict, Church Community, Church Body Of Christ, Church Family, Church Membership, Church Unity, Christian Community, Christian Unity, Christlike Character, Authority Of Scripture, Baptism, Bishop, Bible, Bible Reading, Abrahamic Covenant, Acceptable Worship, Accountability, Achan, Corporate Worship, Confidence, Conditional, Confession, Compromise, Connection, Conflict, Communion, Daniel, Dealing With Conflicts, Death Of Believers, Defile, Denominationalism, Distinctiveness, Elders, Elders Church, Evangelism, Evangelism How To, Exhort, Facing Conflict, False Teaching, God The Father, God Chose Us, Fellowship, Garden Of Eden, Friendship, Hades, Godly Character, God's Word, Holy Spirit, Holiness, Holy Communion, Human Body, Heavenly Home, Heavenly Father, Jesus' Compassion, Jesus' Mission, Kingdom's Mission, Koinonia, Importance Of Christ, Immersion, Inerrancy, Infallibility, Individualism, Jesus As Bridegroom, Mission Of Church, Lord's Supper, Law Of Moses, Leadership, Leadership General, Listening, Role Model, Restoration, Second Coming, Scripture Inspired, Selfishness, Separate From World, Servant Leadership, Physical Care, Preach The Word, Public Ministry, Reaching The Lost, Reading God's Word, Reproof, Resolve, Resolving Conflict, Perseverance, Persecution, Overseeing The Flock, New Covenant, New Heaven And Earth, New Jerusalem, Old Covenant, Obedience, Worship, Worship In Heaven, Written Word, Wisdom, Unity, Water Baptism, Unholy, Sheol, Sharpen, Shepherd God's Flock, Showing Mercy, Soul Care, Spiritual Care, Spiritual Gifts, Spiritual Health (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 24
Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Mark 2:18-22, Titus 1:1-4, Luke 2:22-32, Mark 6:54-56, Genesis 4:1-15, Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 6:36-38, Luke 4:24-30, Isaiah 65:17-21, John 8:1-11, John 12:1-11, Acts 2:14-33, John 3:1-8, John 6:22-29, Acts 11:1-18, John 10:22-30, John 14:21-26, John 15:21-27, Acts 19:1-8, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Matthew 16:13-19, Matthew 9:18-26 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Freedom, Function, Jesus Christ, Initiation, Invaluable, Hymn, Homosexual, Hierarchy, Heaven, Healing, Growth In Christ, Growth, Monks, Mystery, Music, Missionary, Meditation, Mary Jesus Mother, Marriage Obligations, Marriage General, Ministry, Pastors, Paul, Participation, Order, Obedience, Marriage, Lord's Supper, Liturgy, Kingdom Of God, Judgment, Encounter, Eschaton, Equality, Eucharist, Faith, Communion, Confession Of Sin, Conversion, Crucify, Divorce, Church Discipline, Church, Chant, Change, Celebration, Celibacy, Acceptance, Absolution, Art, Apostles Peter, Blessing, Bridegroom, Beauty, Awe, Baptism, Banquet, Prophetic, Reconcile, Reconciliation, Reversal, Preparation, Preaching, Prophecy, Priesthood, Priest, Shepherd, Song, Splendor, Risk, Sainthood, Sacrifice, Sacrament, Sacred, Sacrifices, Self, Servant, Worship Purpose, Worship Benefits, Worship General, Wound, Synagogue, Transformation, The Word, Truth, Unity (view more) (view less)
Scripture: Exodus 27:9-19, Numbers 3:5-13, Exodus 27:1-8, Exodus 30:17-21, Exodus 25:23-40, Exodus 40:16-34, Exodus 25:1-22 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Wash, Wash Basin, Water, Uzziah, Underground Railroad, Worship Definition, Wood, Worship, Tithe, Time, Tabernacle, Table, Temple, Thorns, Supper, Stand, Slaughter, Servanthood, Shewbread, Shittim, Silver, Seat, Scapegoat, Sanctuary, Sacrifices, Sacrifice, Offering, Mirror, Mercy, Midst, Place, Praise, Priesthood, Price, Presence, Priest, Prayer, Purchase, Redemption, Redeem, Lord, Merar, Merarite, Judgment, Lampstand, Lamp, Lamb, Kohath, Kohathites, Laver, Horn, Hygiene, Holy, High Priest, High, Holy Of Holies, Jesus Christ, Incense, Fence, Gate, Gershon, Gershonites, Gold, Curtain, Crucifix, Copper, Cover, Covenant, Communion, Confession, Confess, Confession Of Sin, Examine, Easter, Dwell, Door, Diary, Bronze, Brazen, Blood, Blueprint, Blood Of Christ, Candlestick, Center, Atonement, Aroma, Baptism, Bible, Bezalel, Believer, Basin, Beauty, Acacia, Ark, Altar (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 20
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, 1 Corinthians 3:1-23, 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, 1 Corinthians 7:1-40, 1 Corinthians 9:1-18, 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, 1 Corinthians 10:1-22, 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 14:1-33, 1 Corinthians 14:33-40, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Growth, Health, Heaven, Holiness, Holy Spirit In Believers, Finding Fulfillment, Gift, Gifts General, Gender, Freedom, Immorality, Idolatry, Language, Lawsuits, Marriage General, Marriage Struggle, Milk, Marriage, Love, Lord's Supper, Liberty, Evangelism The Lost, Evangelism, Faith, Dress, Dress Properly, Divorce & Remarriage, Diversity, Divorce, Endurance, Conflict, Communication, Communication Speech, Communion, Discipleship, Disagreement, Dealing With Conflicts, Cure, Apostleship, Appearance, Argue, Anathema, Adultery, Accommodation, Attitude General, Body, Choice, Church Body Of Christ, Church, Church General, Church Practices, Church Growth, Church Health, Church Purpose Of, Christian Liberty, Role, Right, Rewards, Resurrection, Prophet, Race, Power, Pornography, New Life, Sacrifice, Self-Discipline, Spirit, Spiritual Gifts, Speech, Soul Winning, Sex, Sexuality, Service, Tongue, Unity, Women (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Baptist
Sermons in Series: 5
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, Ecclesiastes 2:17-26, Ecclesiastes 4:1-6, Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
Tags: Wisdom, Work, Worthless, Worship, Wealth, Water, Unfairness, Unappreciated, Vanity, Uzziah, Sacrifice, Saint, Tabernacle, Steve Ridgell, Spruce Goose, Tinker, Thirst, Temple, Tedious, Terminology, Drudgery, Empty, Contentment, Dead-End, Colonel Sanders, Compassion For Poor, Communion, Arabia, Altar, Abihu, Child Sacrifice, Break Bread, Boredom, Jesus Our Wisdom, Job, Lawrence Of Arabia, Lee Atwater, Kfc, Katherine Hepburn, Improve, In Vain, Injustice, Incense, Hypochondriac, Howard Hughes, Heresy, Gift, Ginger Rogers, Guard, Grindstone, Faucet, Facebook, Fool, Forgive, Fired, Furniture, Priest, Prestige, Redefine, Re-Arrange, Republican Party, Repetitious, Retirement, Richard Wurmbrand, Lord’s Supper, Love, Manasseh, Martin Luther King, Meaninglessness, Nadab, Moses, One Another, Olivia De Havilland, Pew Research, Pleasure, Possessions (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 44
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Mark 1:16-20, Mark 1:9-15, Mark 3:7-19, Mark 3:13-18, Mark 3:20-30, Mark 3:31-35, Mark 3:31-35, Mark 4:1-20, Mark 4:1-20, Mark 4:21-25, Mark 4:26-34, Mark 5:1-20, Mark 6:7-32, Mark 6:14-29, Mark 6:33-44, Mark 6:45-52, Mark 7:24-31, Mark 8:1-10, Mark 8:11-21, Mark 8:14-21, Mark 8:22-26, Mark 8:27-33, Mark 8:27-33, Mark 8:34-37, Mark 9:1-13, Mark 9:1-13, Mark 9:1-13, Mark 9:9-13, Mark 9:14-28, Mark 9:20-42, Mark 9:42-50, Mark 9:42-50, Mark 10:1-12, Mark 10:1-12, Mark 10:1-12, Mark 10:1-12, Mark 10:13-16 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Lord's Supper, Lordship Of Christ, Lordship, Listen, Leadership General, Know God, Knowing God's Will, Messiah, Miracles, Miracles Of Jesus, Marriage, Parable Sower And Seed, Parable General, Parables, Mustard Seed, Greatness, God's Word, God's Will, Introduction, Hope, Humility, Hell, Herod, Healing, Apologetics Jesus, Assurance, Authority, Basics Of Christianity, Bondage, Bible Truth, Christian Liberty, Calm, Choice, Change, Commitment To Christ, Commitment, Communion, Compromise, Compassion, Evangelism, Evangelism How To, Encouragement, Faith, Examples Of Faith, External, Evangelism Urgency, Faith General, Focus, Fellowship, Disciples, Discipleship, Discrimination, Discernment, Doctrine, Divorce, Cross, Consequences, Despair, Deliverance, Salvation, Priorities, Reconciliation, Purpose In Life, Reformation, Temptation Pride, Sower, Sin, Signs, Sin Bondage To, Sin Exposed, Sin General, Servanthood, Witnessing, Unpardonable, Trust, Unbelief, Transfiguration, Tradition, Training (view more) (view less)
Sermons in Series: 27
Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, John 1:43-51, Matthew 3:13-17, John 1:29-42, Matthew 5:13-20, Matthew 4:12-23, Matthew 5:38-48, John 1:43-51, Mark 1:14-20, Mark 1:14-20, Mark 1:21-28, Mark 1:29-39, Mark 1:40-45, Luke 4:14-30, Luke 6:1-18, Luke 5:1-11, Luke 7:1-17, John 2:13-25, John 3:1-21, John 4:1-42, John 6:41-59, Matthew 4:1-17, Matthew 5:1-20, Mark 2:1-22, Mark 4:1-34, Mark 5:21-43, Mark 6:1-29 (view more) (view less)
Tags: Christian Witness, Christian Faith, Christian Love, Bondage, Body Temple, Born Again, Call Of The Disciples, Call, Change, Children Of God, Affliction, Abundance, Action, Active Faith, Beatitudes, Authority, Baptism, Evangelism How To, Evangelism, Faith, Experience, Exclusive, Expectation, Discipleship, Doing God's Will, Effective Prayer, Cleansing Of Temple, God's Grace, God's Provision, God's Power, God's Presence, God's Kingdom, God's Love, Grace, Good News, Heaven, Health, Freedom, Follow, Faithful, Living Water, Love, Law, Letting Go, Kingdom Of God, Holy Spirit, Holy Communion, Hope, Jesus Temptation, Inclusive, Intercession, Incarnation, Relationship To God, Relationships, Renewal, Raise, Motivation, Obedience, Nicodemus, Parables, Surprise, Temptation Of Jesus, Testing God, Transformation, Spiritual Gifts, Service, Restoration, Resurrection, Righteousness, Sabbath, Sandy Hook, Witness, Vocation, Unity, Woman At Well, Worship (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Lutheran