Sermons on 1 Peter 5:8-9:

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

Satan's Plan To Destroy Our Church

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church.

Thesis: Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church. Intro.: 1. Satan is trying to destroy our church! a. Not by false teaching (know Bible too well); not by persecution (it would only make us stronger). b. His techniques are subtle (1 Pet. 5:8; Eph. 6:10-12). 2. At least 7 ways Satan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Satan's Plan To Destroy Lawrence Drive Baptist Church

Contributed by Wade Bridges on Jan 29, 2001

Being Aware of Satan’s Devices

SATAN’S PLAN TO DESTROY LAWRENCE DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH I Peter 5:8 Satan has a Plan to Destroy Lawrence Drive Baptist Church. This Plan has not changed since the fall of mankind. What is this Plan? Notice the following Outline below. 1. SATAN’S PLAN IS TO DISTORT OUR LOVE: A--Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Training: Satan Is Our Adversary Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 29, 2005

This is the 4thof a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03) {This message was preached by our Family Pastor- Scott Park}

“Our Adversary – Satan” Bible Boot Camp Series – Week 4 January 23, 2005 INTRO: Illustration: “In the Dark” A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young lady who was traveling with her grandmother. As the four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Enemies Of Faith - A Divided Mind

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 16, 2005

Faith is the Victory but there are enemies of faith that steal our victory. This sermon deals with one of them "A Divided Mind"

ENEMIES OF FAITH – A DIVIDED MIND Faith is the victory that overcomes the world – but there are enemies of faith which we need to look at in order to combat them – the first we are going to look at is “A Divided Mind” James 1:5-8 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fear Factor

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 10, 2005

A Halloween Message that those of you who think we should turn off the lights, draw the blinds and not participate will not like at all! Do you really have to cast a vote against it?

31, October 2004 Dakota Community Church The Fear Factor Unmasking the Reality of Evil Introduction: Well it’s Halloween so I thought I would take a break from our women series to talk about the topic on the minds of so many Christians at this time of year. In order to receive what I believe the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7-9

Denomination: Mennonite

What Do You Do With Life's Cares?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 16, 2005

casting your cares upon the Lord

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH LIFE’S CARES? 1st Peter 5: 6-8 Our world today is so fast paced! We see everything in high speed today like when we travel, or when we’re shopping, or working!! Sometimes going down the interstate I can be going 70 MPH and people will pass me up like I’m sitting still. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

For My Friend In Need "Recognizing Your Adversary"

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 15, 2001

Satan is both cunning and cruel. He attacks when least expected and desires to destroy completely those whom he attacks. He wants to rip apart your emotions,your relationship with God,every blessing and every plan God has for your life!

Job 1:7 “And the Lord said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the Lord and said “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it.” 1st Peter 5:8 “ Be sober, be vigilent; the adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Job 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose That Lion

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001

Too often we give the too much credit and too much power. This message’s purpose is to bring his ability into focus.

I want to talk about what I feel to be one of the most misunderstood scriptures in the Bible- 1 Peter 5:8 This scripture has been interpreted as a warning - be careful your going to get attacked.......WHEN IT WAS GIVEN FOR INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL! Tonight we will find out what this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Casualties In This Christian Army

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Nov 27, 2000

CHURCH SOLDIERS

MODERN DAY CASUALTIES IN THE CHURCH! ( failure is when you stop trying....if you lay down soon you will be laid up...wounded, in foxholes, in the bunkers..phillip. 1:27 1. THE AWARENESS OF OUR ENEMY. a. his personality..as a roaring lion, deceiver, thief, destroyer, liar, murderer, accuser... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9, 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Battling The Enemy Of The Mind

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

Spiritual warfare centers on winning the battle in our minds first

Last week I spoke on the battle for your mind, how the devil is out to get control. Today I want to speak on how you can be ready for this battle when it occurs. The greatest enemy we have is right here--the mind, it depends on what you do with it. The mind can be the greatest weapon we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Call Someone Who Cares

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Aug 3, 2001

This sermon helps us to find comfort in the times when we feel like no one cares for us.

Introduction: Have you ever had someone to tell you call someone who cares? Maybe you have not uttered these words but I bet you have felt this way before. We all have felt uncared for in this journey of life, in fact for many of us this is the reason we became saved. I am glad that the writer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

‘the Christian's Eternal Glory'

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 7, 2001

WE SEE IN THIS PASSAGE, THE PILGRIM’S ATTITUDES,THE PILGRIM’S ADVERSARY, AND THE PILGRAM’S ARRIVAL.

‘THE CHRISTIAN’S ETERNAL GLORY’ I PETER 5:5-11 In the Bible, the Christian life is compared to many things such a member of a body, and as a member of a family. But the one I like the best am the one Peter describes in his book of I Peter, a pilgrim. We see this in Abraham’s life recorded in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

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