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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Why Do I Suffer?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2003
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    Suffering is a part of the Christian life no one really enjoys. In the book of 1st Peter, the apostle explains to us why suffering is a part of our life, and God’s purpose in it.

    Passage: 1Peter 1:1-9 Intro: number of months, been intrigued with the topic of suffering. 1. few things produce more frustration, few things produce such amazing growth in Christlikeness 2. my journey towards understanding has involved a few of you, class on Job 3. that class served to open ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Can The World Take Me Away? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,635 views

    So much in our lives seems temporary; but God can give us a fresh start, can transform our incompleteness, and can give us hope.

    Somebody asked me, when I was getting ready to take study leave, “Why are you doing this? Are you going for another degree? Are you preparing to take another job? And did the deacons make you do this?” Well, I said, I’m taking the study leave because I don’t get much reading time under normal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gods Pilgrims Series

    Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,566 views

    we are Gods pilgrims...chosen by Him and on the journey we will meet trying times but we must remember what He has promised

    1 Peter 1 Gods Pilgrims Jan 05 Thesis: Christians are only pilgrims in this world which is not our home. Introduction: Someone said the word Bible can be written out, using each letter, B-i-b-l-e, to mean Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. 1 Peter is a guide for Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Are You In The Will? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    Are you in the Will of God? Do you want to receive an inheritance from God? Live in the will, be in the Will.

    INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE 2 „X There are times when life is a real struggle. The health starts to go bad, bills start pouring in, and debt starts to accumulate. Problems start to happen in the marriage. Your children start to cause you a lot of trouble. You job is no longer as secure as you once ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bart Leger avatar

    To God Be The Glory

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
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    I really believe God is able to use us, no matter what our education, or training or even our past involves.

    To God Be the Glory! Do you sometimes feel you are useless, or that your life is not making a difference? I believe these are questions most of us deal with when reflecting upon our lives. We may be asking ourselves, “Is God really able to use me to make a difference in other people’s lives?” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Stand Fast In The True Grace Of God

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,391 views

    The theme of 1 peter is "stand fast in the true grace of God".So how does one begin?

    Text: I Peter 1:1-2 Title: Stand fast in the true grace of God For the next several Sundays we are going to look together at the book of 1Peter. 1Peter was written to encourage the Christians of that day to endure the persecution that was prevalent in the area and to prepare the readers for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • H. Kevin Derr avatar

    Introduction To 1 Peter Series

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
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    A general introduction to the book of First Peter

    August 29, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1-9 “Introduction to 1 Peter & the Greeting” Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Chosen Pilgrims Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,446 views

    Peter reminds us that God has chosen us in Christ Jesus to live like pilgrims and strangers in this world. But, do we have a pilgrim’s mindset and lifestyle?

    The Chosen Pilgrims 1 Peter 1:1-2; 2:11-12 Verse 1 - “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen…” The letter writer begins by introducing himself. He simply states that he is “Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed McNeely avatar

    In Christ: The Real Life

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,578 views

    The completed work of Jesus as our Christ gives us the life God intended in the beginning.

    IN CHRIST: THE REAL LIFE 4-28-02 I Peter 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The Apostle Peter wrote primarily to believing Jews who were dispersed throughout the Roman Empire. They were not citizens where they live… but resident aliens. They had no rights as citizens… consequently they ended up on the short ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Self-Made Outsiders

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,584 views

    If someone tells me that the more they look like and act like those of the world the greater a chance of evangelistic success they have, my response is BOLOGNA! And I don’t care how you slice it, it remains BOLOGNA. If we look like and act like the world

    Sermon Title: Self-Made Outsiders Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:1-9 Bethel Christian Church Date: October 8, 2000 Scripture Introduction: Once again, this morning we are going to be looking at one of the books which wasn’t quite easily accepted by everyone. Last week we looked at a section of the book ...read more

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    "The Tri-Unity Of God”

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,111 views

    We worship One God, Who is manifest in three distinct Persons.

    “The Tri-unity of God” I Peter 1:1-2 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Todd Fetters avatar

    Left Out, But Locked In

    Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 9,380 views

    The Big Idea: When, as a Christian you feel left out of this world, the good news is that you are still locked into God.

    LEFT OUT BUT LOCKED IN Living Courageously In A World that Doesn’t Want You, Knowing Confidently that God Does INTRODUCTION 1. When I last checked, none of us are living as Christians under any direct pressure to reject Christ. In fact, in our society, having a little Christianity is still okay ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • William Nowak avatar

    Who Are We? Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 3, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,279 views

    The greeting contained in I Peter 1:1-2 gives us a wonderful description of who we are and how we ought to live in Christ.

    I Peter 1:1-2 “Who Are We?” Intro—Today I’d like to begin a series in the book of I Peter...I Peter is an often overlooked book in the New Testament, and I think one reason for that may be that there is a belief among Christians that Peter, in some ways, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Kellett avatar

    "Aliens Among Us?"

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 5,278 views

    As Peter opens his letter, he describes his readers as aliens (pilgrims, strangers). This is true of all believers because; 1. The Father has chosen us. 2. The Son has washed us. 3. The Spirit has sanctified us.

    I was reading through the news on the Internet this past week – as is my regular habit, and I came across a most interesting article. According to the article, it has been reported that there are aliens living among us. One of the witnesses quoted in this article says that there may be hundreds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Living In Hope Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 12,960 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

    Series: Hope In The Darkness (Study In 1 Peter) [#1] LIVING IN HOPE 1 Peter 1:1-12 Introduction: 1 Peter 1:1-2 1. In A.D. 64, Nero burned Rome and guess who he blamed? Christians. Christians were being severely persecuted. They were being fed to lions, beheaded, crucified, burned, etc¡K ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist