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  • Jay Patton avatar

    Life On The Rock

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,398 views

    A look at Peter’s doctrinal exposition on the person and the work of Christ in the life of a believer.

    Introduction: My visit to the Rock (Alcatraz)contra THE ROCK CHRIST JESUS. READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY I. Build your faith upon the cornerstone of the Church – The Lord Jesus Christ (v. 4, 6) A. It’s a supernatural stone 1. It’s not about buildings for God B. It’s a select stone (v. 4) 1. Stone is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Built Up A Spiritual House

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 415 ratings
     | 158,907 views

    The church is compared to a house, and we are the individual building blocks.

    Introduction: This morning, I want to talk about a church building. Not the physical building that surrounds us here which is composed of wood and stone, but the building of God, the church of our Lord that is composed of living stones. The New Testament uses a number of different descriptive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Learning To Trust God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
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    There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God: when things are going badly, and when things are going well. Here’s how to develop a strong trust in God.

    (Note: The title of this message comes from Rick Warren; however, the content is original) There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God. One is when things are going badly. And the other is when things are going well. The author of Proverbs understood this fact of human nature, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Holy Priesthood Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,408 views

    Peter illustrates our identity in the church as living stones and a holy priesthood

    A Holy Priesthood Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction I watched a show where scientists tried to make a smaller model of the great pyramids to learn how the ancients had accomplished the feat. They measured and cut the giant stone which would serve as the guide and cornerstone, as they levered ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Mature Minister Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 22,500 views

    Peter says we are a royal priesthood. What does that mean for the average church goer? (this sermon had great effect to prompt members to greater involvement in the church.)

    OPENING: On the overhead projection we put up a cartoon showing a crazed man being led away from a church in a straightjacket. On the steps of the church building the preacher comments to another man “I’m going to miss Louis - he volunteered for everything.” COMMENT: As funny as that cartoon is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Cambridge avatar

    The Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,236 views

    There are several characteristics that every Christian should possess. Reveiwing these will help us to examine ourselves, and be in a better position to help the erring.

    The Characteristics Of A Christian A Question Of Judgment Introduction 1. What characterizes a disciple of Jesus? I ask this question because I believe there are some people who are “confused” about this! 2. In this lesson I will share my concerns and remind us of what ought to characterize a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Guidelines For Follow-Up

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,113 views

    Guidelines for Follow-Up of New Believers

    Keys to Effective Follow-Up 1. Ask the Lord to help you make a friend out of the new believer. It is vital to help new converts to gain encouragement, love and trusting relationships with Christian friends. Trust the Lord to help you involve the new believer in a small group fellowship of other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alton Coleman avatar

    Our Purpose For Being

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 22, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,017 views

    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    An Appraisal From God

    Contributed by Dan Bentz on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 10,395 views

    A Realistic Understanding of Who We Are

    An Appraisal From God 1 Peter 2:4 - 10 Introduction – You know America is a wonderful place. One of the things I like best is that we are not afraid to laugh at ourselves. And there are plenty of things to laugh at these days.  We are probably the only people on earth who spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Lobbs avatar

    Learning The Ways Of God

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 20,256 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    The Real Meat Of The Word

    Contributed by James May on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,747 views

    The real meat of the Word is not only some special hidden revelation or hard to understand teaching, it is simply doing the complete will of God even when it requires suffering for the Lord.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Gauthier avatar

    Living As An Advertisement

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,142 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Nowak avatar

    Leftovers Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 13,762 views

    Peter gives us a new recipe for living--now he tells us what to do with the "leftovers" of our old life.

    I Peter 2:1-3 “Leftovers” Intro—As we’ve looked at the first chapter of First Peter over the last several weeks, you might say that Peter has been giving us a recipe for spiritual growth...In Chapter 1, verses 3-12, he’s told us to remember what God has given to each of us that has accepted Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Nowak avatar

    Coming To The Living Stone Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,504 views

    Christ desires our sanctification individually, but there are also goals for the church corporately--what are they?

    I Peter 2:4-10 “Coming to the Living Stone” Intro—Most of you are aware, I’m sure, of the recent scandal involving the bankruptcy of Enron Corporation and the alleged wrongdoing by its highest officials in inflating the apparent profit of the company in order to make money for themselves. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    The Peculiar People

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 17,066 views

    This sermon addresses the mission of Christians in the world as a royal priesthood.

    THE PECULIAR PEOPLE Text: First Peter 2:2-10 The King James Version of the Bible distinguishes the wording of God’s people, calling us "a peculiar people" as opposed to other versions of the Bible. The Greek word that is used here is peripoiesis which means "possession--- purchased ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist