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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What-You Are A Priest.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,830 views

    This sermon deals with stewardship of our occupations as service to the Lord.

    What You’re A Priest—A Stewardship Of Our Occupations 10/18/98 Exodus 31:1-12 1 Peter 2:4-12 What would happen if your were in the army and your commanding officer told you, “we want to send you in on a mission behind enemy lines to rescue some of the prisoners who have been captured. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life As A Rock

    Contributed by Clint Davison on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,173 views

    Peter’s encouragement to live lives distinct from the world around us to God’s glory.

    Life as a Rock: 1 Peter 2:4-12 A. Did your Mom ever say, “Behave yourself. Remember you’re a _________ and you never know who might see you.”? Mine did. I hated that…because she was right. You just never know who might be watching. Especially now, as a Christian, and even more so as a future ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fellowship Of The Called

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,352 views

    The partnership of serving God as a holy priesthood.

    THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE CALLED A revival message 1 Peter 2:4-5; 9-12 Sunday, October 23, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL!! Quarterback Sneak - Church members quietly leaving during the invitation. Draw Play - What many children do with the bulletin during worship. Half-time - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bill Lyle avatar

    We Are The Church Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,474 views

    A Study in First Peter

    I. The shift seems sudden, but the theme is the same. vss. 4-5 A. A shift from infants to stones vss. 2-3 verses vs. 4 The image changes but the theme is the same B. Notice the language: 1. Living stones vs. 4 (Christ) This is a paradox – stones have no life Adding the word living to this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Danny Williams avatar

    Why I Love The Church Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,513 views

    describing the church of Jesus Christ

    Why I Love The Church Part 2 March 12, 2000 AM – Danny L. Williams 1 Peter 2:4-8 Peter is saying we are lively stones. the church is full of Rock’s. It is a church full of lively stones. In your bulletin are the notes I encourage you to follow along. Let’s look together, there are four aspects ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why I Love The Church Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,649 views

    Description of the Church of Jesus Christ

    Why I Love The Church Part 3 March 19, 2000 AM – Danny L. Williams 1 Peter 2:4-8 Thursday evening I took my dog for a walk in a field behind our house. And I like those times when I can get away and just enjoy the air and see the sunset. Not to mention chase my dog and keep demanding for him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Nowak avatar

    Coming To The Living Stone Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,486 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

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    Living As An Advertisement

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,130 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

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    Life On The Rock

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,390 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
     | 158,852 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
     | 19,143 views

    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

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Harry Potter Or The Stone?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,051 views

    This outline is based on a sermon by Sermon Central Contributor William Groover on Harry Potter. I have added video clip suggestions and presented the message in more of a "life-changing" format, with Biblical passages to reinforce each point.

    Harry Potter or the Stone? (Don’t Be a Muggle!) [Expanded powerpoint available based on this outline: don_hawks@hotmail.com] Welcome to the living Stone, the source of life. The workmen took one look and threw it out; God set it in the place of honor. Present yourselves as building stones for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Three Stones

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 17,805 views

    We see in Scripture that Jesus is the Rock of Ages: He is a stumbling stone, a foundation stone, and a smiting stone…

    “The Three Stones” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction Jesus is the solid Rock on which we stand! God is often called a rock in the Old Testament, eg. Isaiah says “There is no rock like our God” (2:2). It’s also a Messianic title. We see in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Living In The Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 28, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,360 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

    Series: Hope In The Darkness [#4] LIVING IN THE CHURCH 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction: 1. I love how the Holy Spirit builds this book of the Bible. We are told to live in hope because of our salvation. We have been born again and therefore it should cause us to live in holiness. The only way we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Fetters avatar

    You Are God's Royal Priest Series

    Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,650 views

    The Big Idea: When God called us out of the darkness of this world, He gave us the responsibility to be light.With this Big Idea in mind, one may be wondering how to fulfill this purpose of lighting a dark world. Just like the Peter¡¦s 1st Century Christi

    YOU ARE GOD¡¦S ROYAL PRIESTS "Living for the Pleasure of God and the Benefit of His People" INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH IS SPECIAL 1. The Church is special. This past week, one of my favorite comedy shows hit ¡§below the belt¡¨ when it chose to make fun of people who chose to regularly go to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren