Sermons on 1 Peter 2:1-24:

Isn't He Wonderful

Contributed by Garrol Finch on Dec 30, 2000

The revelation by the Holy Spirit of who Jesus is.

Isn’t He Wonderful? 1. Yes He is but you have not and can not come to that realization on your own. The Devine Promise of God has had to or will have to reveal that to you or you will never know it. 2. My how we need the Holy Spirit amongst us today to teach us how wonderful Jesus really is. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7, Genesis 24:2-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cornerstone

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus Christ is the Cornerstone of our faith.

The Cornerstone Truck commercial - Like a Rock - Chevy I’ve got a chevy, its a rock, just sits there, doesn’t do anything The prison Alcatraz was called The Rock People use the term Rock, as a nick-name for diamonds. Insurance Co. - “get a piece of the Rock” (show Gibraltar) These terms, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8, Ephesians 2:19-20

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 22, 2001

Christ suffered for our sins.

The Cross of Christ Matt 16: 24 “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.” Consider the cross of Christ- The instrument on which he was killed. (Discuss his death) I Peter 2: 19-24 Isiah 53 “dumb as sheep” His death on the cross was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6-7, 1 Peter 2:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Claiming Your Identity In Christ

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

1 Peter 2 gives insight into the Christians identity...do you know who you are in Christ?

We are moving into a fresh stage in our Christian faith, a birthing of victory in the church that has been unprecedented since the beginning of the church in the Book of Acts. Even as we sing that song, Enemies Camp where we talk about Satan being under our feet, God is bringing forth a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Image And Reality- Living The Truth Of God's Declaration Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 5, 2001

Who are you and who do what others to think you are?

Image and Reality- Living the Truth of God’s Declaration Who are you? Who do you want others to think you are? Is there a gap between reality and image? Our society is much into image-making. Political candidates employ smart people to do nothing but create and enhance a positive public ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Delivered To Deliver

Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Jun 12, 2001

Our life experiences are to be used to help encourage others.

1 Peter 2:9-10 Text: Delivered to Deliver This past Friday, the world celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. There were parades and parties. People dressed in green or pinched those who didn’t. Many made a meal out of corn beef and cabbage. (I think I would rather have broccoli) But is St. Patrick’s Day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As An Advertisement

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 13, 2001

We are saved to advertise the excellencies of God.

“Living as an Advertisement” I Peter 2:1-10 Preparation: Put a cut-out of an advertisement in each of the bulletins. I will make reference to it at the end of the message. Illustration: Read a full page newspaper ad. Have you ever considered the fact that we are like full page ads, advertising ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Free To Serve

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 13, 2001

Our freedom in Christ calls us to be servants to God.

“Set Free to Serve” I Peter 2:11-17 Freedom… we champion our freedoms in our country. The freedom of speech, the freedom to bear arms, the freedom of religion… As Christians, we champion our freedoms as well: · Our past, as painful as it may have been, · The attachment to the things of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With A Spiritual Identity Crisis

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 8, 2001

Examines the contrasts between who the world says we are and who Christ says we are.

DEALING WITH A SPIRITUAL IDENTITY CRISIS 1 PETER 2:9 We live in a world that is full of people who are lost… We live in a world where many believe that they simply don’t fit in… We live in a world were many people are searching for a sense of belonging to someone or something… We live in a time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Governing Authorities

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

How should we act toward those who rule over us?

Over the past couple years, most of us have heard, read, and watched a lot about our president. There are many things we see going on in our executive branch that have never happened before. Whether it is lying, felonies, or adultery, there are a lot of things we disagree with that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-2, 1 Peter 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Heroic Saviour 

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

" He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.

" He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray but now you have returned to the shepherd and overseer of your souls" 1st Peter: 24-25 Introduction: It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Precious

Contributed by J Walls on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: Peter has real grasp on the subject that Jesus is precious.

Introduction: Peter has real grasp on the subject that Jesus is precious. In our text, he mentioned the word three times. He says several more times in his two epistles. I know that the Holy Spirit inspired Peter to write these two epistles but I believe that Peter really tried to express how he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-8

"Buckle Up"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

This message you may be interested to know isn’t really about weather you should wear your seatbelts, it is how ever about a Christians responsibility to observe the laws of the land.

Introduction: Mandatory seatbelt laws, the talk of Greeley in recent days! I am not sure what your position is on the subject. Opinions have varied in recent newspaper letters to the editor. One resident’s philosophy is that it shouldn’t be forced on people, after all she wrote when it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Learning The Ways Of God

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 3, 2000

A study in the need to learn the ways of God.

Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: A study in the need to learn the ways of God. Text: Isaiah 2:2-3, (KJV) "And it shall come to pass in the last days that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains and shall be exalted above the hills and all nations shall flow ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-3, 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Purpose For Being

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 22, 2001

God has a plan for your life. Do you know what it is?

Our Purpose For Being Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10 Text: 1 Peter 2:9 1 Peter 2:9 - “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God