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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Christian Governance-&-Government-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 19, 2017
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    3 of 4. Peter confirmed the importance of Christians operating within the bounds of secular governance. Christian submission is indissolubly linked/tied to secular governance. But how or in what way? Christian Governance & Government addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&- GOVERNMENT--III—1Peter 2:13-17 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that Christians are...CONSIDERED ALIEN(1:1-2)... We’ve examined...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD—(1:3-12) Discovered God’s means of...UNLEASHING Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Are You Taking A Stand Or Taking A Knee?

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 30, 2017
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    Division has been Satan’s primary means to obtain his loyal followers. It is a time-honored emblem of his control over mankind in the place of God or his Son.

    Our culture is very confused, very distracted and very divided in determining what is right and what is wrong. Satan is dividing our nation and deceiving the population making it very hard to speak out and teach our neighbor what is truth. The words of Abraham Lincoln, in his House Divided speech ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On My Honor I Will Do My Best

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 22, 2017
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    Honoring God and Honoring Government

    On My Honor, I Will Do My Best Matthew 22: 15-22 On my honor, I will do my best. To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. – Boy Scouts of America OATH. Sixty some odd ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gary Kelly avatar

    God, Government And You

    Contributed by Gary Kelly on May 2, 2012
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    Godly principles regarding leadership and submission.

    God, Government and You How many of you are ‘rule-keepers’? • When you see a rule do you try to do everything possible to not break it? How many of you are ‘rule-breakers’? • When you’re faced with a rule, …. • do you find yourself wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    How To Live Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 6, 2012
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    How are we as Christians to live under nonChristian authority?

    Introduction Peter is writing to several communities of Christians scattered about in northern Asia Minor, which today is the country Turkey. These bands of believers are living in precarious circumstances. They are a decided minority who are misunderstood, and, as a result, face slander and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Cook avatar

    How Can I Excel In The Christian Life?

    Contributed by David Cook on Sep 26, 2012
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    Peter writes about the need to excel in the Christian life. We can excel by 1 - Remembering Where We Are; 2 - Submitting to God’s Authority; 3 - Entrusting Our Lives to God.

    How can we excel in the Christian life? 1 - Remembering Where We Are 11 - "Beloved, I urge you as aliens/strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul." "Beloved," "Friends," - it’s so important who you keep company with. "I urge you" - like a Father in the faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fulfilling God’s Purpose

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013
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    To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

    Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Reasons For Godly Living

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 9, 2013
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    Christians: We should live Godly lives: 1. Because we are headed to Heaven (vs. 11-12). 2. Because we can bring glory to God (vs. 12). 3. Because we are servants of the Savior (vs. 13-17).

    Great Reasons for Godly Living 1 Peter 2:11-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 23, 2012 *When I bump into people I haven’t seen for a while, sometimes they ask: “How’s the world treating you?” -- But as we look at this Scripture tonight, a better question for us is: “How are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Warning About Wicked Teachers - Part 2

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 26, 2013
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    1. Avoid their ways (vs. 9-16). 2. Avoid their words (vs. 17-19). 3. Admit your weakness (vs. 19). 4. Accept the wonder of God’s salvation (vs. 20-22).

    God’s Warning about Wicked Teachers - Part 2 2 Peter 2:9-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 14, 2013 *Almost everybody knows about the woman who got burned by spilling a hot cup of coffee on herself. She sued McDonalds, and won because they didn’t warn her that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Are To Do Good Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 17, 2013
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    God is good all the time, all the time God is good! Why aren't His people?

    We continue our study of the First Letter of the Apostle Peter to Christians. Open your Bibles to 1 Peter 2…. We have learned so far from 1 Peter: God has given much to Christians! Christians can live successful lives even though they are foreigners on earth. Christians are to mature in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Living So All Will Know Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013
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    As Christians we are called to be living witness.

    Living So All Will Know Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Five year old Brian was impressed by the story of Simeon the Stylite, a Syrian hermit who lived in the 5th century. This man was admired as a saint because he lived for more than 35 years on a platform atop a high pillar. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Somebody’s Watching You!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 31, 2021
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    'Somebody is watching you.' - 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 12-25 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The command for submission (vs 13a): (2). The motive for submission (verse 13b) (3). The extent of submission (verse 13c-14) (4). The reason for submission (verse 15) (5). The Attitude of Submission (verse 16) (6). The application of submission (vs 17) (7). The example for ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Our Backyard Needs Cleaned.

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2021
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    Sinners and the government are not the real problem. We are our own worse enemies refusing to clean ourselves up so sinners will want to be clean.

    Romans 13:1  Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.  2  Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Living Humbly

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019
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    The importance of Humility

    Living Humbly - 1 Peter 2b July 13, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2. We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. He starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The On-Going Construction Of God's House

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 11, 2020
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    The church of Christ is built of living stones, the communion of saints. That includes you and I.

    May 10, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson 1 Peter 2:2-21 The On-going Construction of God’s House Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house.” As this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran