Sermons on 2 Peter 1:16-2:3:

Is The Bible Reliable And True? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 6, 2001

This is the second sermon in a series of messages called, "The Basic Questions of Life."

"Is the Bible True and Reliable?" We’re currently doing a series of messages on what I call "The Basic Questions of Life." These messages deal with the basic questions most people ask at some point in their lives. Questions such as: Is there a God? Is the Bible reliable and true? How did we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

His Ordinary Presence

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 22, 2000

We must learn to live and delight in God’s ordinary presence.

His Ordinary Presence February 6, 2000 read passage from Luke 9:20-36 story of winning a championship - 1986-87 season - previous year, we had been 16-14...not all that great - now, we were at the gym of a Christian school in Shawnee, having won the first two rounds, and were in the finals, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:20-36, 2 Peter 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Science Of Biblical Interpretation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 4, 2001

The Eight Fundamental Rules of Biblical Interpretation

The science of Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics) began at least about 2500 years ago with Socrates and Aristotle who have influenced it to our day. The eight rules of Biblical Interpretation are found in the writings of the foremost legal and Biblical authorities, both ancient and modern. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20, Ecclesiastes 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Christians Think About The Bible Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Five key concepts about what Christians think about the Bible for seekers investigating the Christian faith.

If you take away the Bible, and you’ve taken away the entire Christian message. Yet lot of confusion exists today about the Bible. According to a 1996 Barna survey, 42% of Americans say they believe that the Bible is the literal word of God. Yet almost half of Americans believe that the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wolves Among The Flock

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Under the New Covenant, modern day prophets do not lead, guide, or direct people’s lives. Seeking prophets for guidance brings massive confusion into a Christian’s life. We are to be led by the "Sure Word of God" (2Pet.1:19) and the "Spirit of God" (Rom.

WOLVES AMONG THE FLOCK TEXT: 2 Pet 1:16-19 INTRODUCTION: 2Pet 1:19 says we have a "more sure word of prophecy." It is more sure than "cleverly devised fables." It is more sure than an "eye-witness" account. It is more sure than a "voice" from the heavens. It is the Bible! I. DAVID ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-19

Prophetic Word Made More Sure

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

Print for young believers

“THEREFORE, I SHALL ALWAYS BE READY TO REMIND YOU OF THESE THINGS, EVEN THOUGH YOU ALREADY KNOW THEM, AND HAVE BEN ESTABLISHED IN THE TRUTH WHICH IS PRESENT WITH YOU. 13 AND I CONSIDER IT RIGHT, AS LONG AS I AM IN THIS EARTHLY DWELLING, TO STIR YOU UP BY WAY OF REMINDER, 14 KNOWING THAT THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-19

Denomination: Orthodox

The Bible-Written By God

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

The Bible was recorded by man, but it was authored by God. It can be trusted in every word and for every need.

Jan 9, 2000 2 Peter 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:16 The Bible – written by God Main teaching: the Bible was recorded by man, but it was authored by God. That means that: 1. You can believe the stories in the Bible actually happened. In the year and a half that I have been the pastor of this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Sure Light In A Dark Place

Contributed by Jerry Dunn on May 15, 2002

This message deals with the foundational truth that Jesus is the Christ.

A Sure Light In A Dark Place 2 Peter 1:16-21 Two weeks ago I shared with you the third and final message in our series “The Heart of Worship.” In that message we found the disciples on Mount Tabor, the Mount of Transfiguration, with the Lord Jesus where they saw Him gloriously transfigured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

False Doctrine Leads To Deception

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

Many "Christians" are being led astray by false teaching. We must be careful to hear and know the truth that will keep us from getting caught in the enemies net of delusion and deception.

By: Donna J. Kazenske Most Christians today have no problem discerning that Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, Masons, etc. are teaching false doctrine and leading many astray. However, there are many so-called “Christians” who are not able to discern truth from error. As a result, they have placed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1, Hebrews 13:9

Denomination: *other

Lot: The Man Who Compromised Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 1 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. Lot, the nephew of Abraham had a lot(!) of things going right for him in his life. But he ended up losing a lot(!) because of the compromises he made...

LOT: THE MAN WHO COMPROMISED Gen. 11-14; Genesis 19; 2 Peter 2:7-8 Read at beginning of service: 2 Peter 2:1-10 (NIV) 1 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Can I Trust My Bible?"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

We can trust Scripture’s claim of inspiration--we have a secure word from God

“Can I Trust My Bible?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A man went to a bookbinder to get a well-used New Testament rebound in leather. He wanted the side binding to read: “The New Testament”. When the job was finished, the binder explained that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21, 2 Peter 2:16-21

Denomination: Congregational

"The Prophetic Voice" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

Being prophetic meant foretelling and forthtelling

“The Prophetic Voice” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was assigned to a Combat Engineer battalion, I walked over to the Headquarters Company one afternoon and knocked on the door of the Company Commander. I was there to tell him (tactfully) that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Congregational

Survivor 9: How To Stay Fed Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Nov 11, 2002

This is the ninth message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon staying spiritually healthy by utilizing a balanced spiritual diet (11-10-02).

Preparation Prepare a fill-in-the-blank sheet for worship which contains the message outline. Also, on the back of the sheet, include a section which says “A Believer’s Menu.” List the following items: Malice, Deceit, Hypocrisy, Envy, Slander, God’s Word, Prayer, Fellowship, Worship, Bible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 14, 2002

What is holiness? What is it not? Whatever the case, the Bible calls us to live in it.

INTRO: In the times we live in there is a definite need for a body of born again believers to rise to the occasion and be the church God has called us to be. We have allowed for so much slackness in our lives that it is hard to distinguish who exactly is the church. Before we can win the world to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:45, 2 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 1, 2002

Sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, considers what’s important about prophecy

Before we start is there anyone who’s good at untangling things? I’ve got these Christmas lights and since it is the first Sunday of advent I was hoping to use them as an illustration. Here you work on these and we’ll get back to you in a little bit. (hand the volunteer a wad of hopelessly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21, 1 Peter 1:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God