Sermons on 1 Peter 5:8-12:

God's Divine Care

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jun 29, 2003

Throwing all your cares into God’s hands

Let us pray Welcome.... Our theme this year is, With God All Things Are Possible or With God Nothing Shall be Impossible......elaborate.. I want to thank you all for being so caring and loving. When somebody say they are praying for me, it means something to me....... I would like you to look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

"Every Pilgrim's Progress"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jul 16, 2003

A message on the essntial virtues of Christian living.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text Outline: I. The Christian’s Attitudes (vv.5-8a). A. Submission (v. 5a). B. Humility (vv. 5b-6). C. Complete trust in the Lord (v. 7). D. Self-control (v. 8a). E. Spiritual attentiveness (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Living In Preparation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 4, 2003

This is the 10th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at being prepared when Jesus returns.

LIVING IN PREPARATION 1 Peter 5:1-14 As we finish our study in 1 Peter we are encouraged to live our lives in preparation for the return of Jesus Christ. God has left us here for a reason. We are to serve God by using the spiritual gifts and talents He has given us. Our text gives us three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Drop The Worry

Contributed by Gary Washburn on May 31, 2002

Worry is a sin. How do I stop it? This simple message demonstates how to practically drop your worries.

I Peter 5:5-10 Intro: Have everyone print on a piece of paper their #1 worry, problem they are currently facing. This is something they think about everyday. (Do not give details/names/incidences that anyone could recognize this as your problem.) Have them fold them in two and hold for now. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

On Guard!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 8, 2002

A message to encourage the saints to guard their hearts...especially taking great care to watch their communication, attention, and behavior. These things, if left unchecked, can lead to drifting from the Lord.

Stand & Read - Proverbs 4:20-27 ?My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. [21] Do not let them depart from your sight; keep them in the midst of your heart. [22] For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their whole body. [23] Watch over your heart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Other

God As Good Shepherd

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002

Symbolic language is used throughout the Bible to describe God. Among the most precious and universally undertood is that of God as Shepherd.

pI PETER 5 TRINITY 3 SHEPHERD SUNDAY Introduction Use of symbols - by Jesus in communication. Among the most powerful are those comparing Jesus to the life of a Shepherd. This is an old thought -- God was referred to as "The Shepherd of Israel." This imagery is used to communicate who God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Greenhouse Effect Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002

7 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Jesus was Pure in heart largely due to the fact that He guarded His heart. Our mind is like a greenhouse - what is planted there will grow - what are seeds are being sown in your mind?

THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT Galatians 6:7-8 Read at beginning of service: 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NIV) 8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Christian Suffering Is--And Isn't

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on May 9, 2002

Christians can expect to suffer, but in Christ suffering is a time for joy, praise, humility, and faith.

WHAT CHRISTIAN SUFFERING IS—AND ISN’T 7th Sunday of Easter (1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11) Introduction: “OK, Doc, give it to me straight.” When you go to the doctor, do you want him to only hint that something might be wrong, or do you want him to honestly and clearly discuss the details of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

If I Were The Devil....

Contributed by William Young on Sep 4, 2001

To Foil to Demon, We must Understand How He Works In Our Lives!

(Drawn By a Sermon Authored by Bro Phil Sanders, Concord Road Church of Christ, Nashville TN) IF I WERE THE DEVIL James 1:13-15 1. Peter warns us in 1 Pet. 5:8,9, "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls about seeking someone to devour. 2. This is true! C. S. Lewis wrote in his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 18, 2001

America’s strength is her faith in God.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 1 Peter 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

"When You Don't Know What To Do"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Oct 3, 2001

What to do, when we don’t know what to do?

Title: “When You Don’t Know What To Do” Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10 Introduction: In Peter’s epistle, it is revealed that believers are undergoing hardships, and despite many modified advances in the world, hardships still occur today. Sometimes in the midst of them, many of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Lions Feed

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

Warning to God’s sheep of spiritual dangers in areas where the roaring lion prowls.

Behavioral Patterns of Lions, how he feeds & stalks, give you insight into devil’s activities as it relates to the saints of God. WHEN THE FIRE GOES OUT, THE LIONS MOVE IN When in the jungles of Africa, a doctor and his wife, after flying from America and a day of birdwatching and photography, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Satan: The Prince Of The Power Of The Air Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 13, 2001

Knowing how Satan works and making plans to stand firm against him are important and practical parts of our faith.

...In time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience. Ephesians 2:2 Detecting Satan at Work: Wants us to Disobey God (Eph. 2:2; Gen. 3; Matthew 4) Accuses (Rev. 12:10; Job ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Sight Of The Goal

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001

This sermon encourages Christians to stay focused on the goal that God has designed for our walk with Him.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1 – 11 Title: “Losing Sight of The Goal” Introduction: It was a fog-shrouded morning, July 4, 1952, when a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She intended to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. Long-distance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Quality Of Our Divine Call

Contributed by Billy Weems on Oct 18, 2000

God has not only called us, He has provided us with all the grace necessary to live the Christian life victoriously.

God has not only called us, He has provided us with all the grace necessary to live the Christian life victoriously. Our Scripture provides the outline for this expositional sermon from the Word of God. I Peter 5:10 "But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10