Sermons on 1 Pedro 1:8:

Be In The Now

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 8, 2018

It's easy to get sidetracked and let your mind wander. We get focused on things from the past or what's in the future. This can be especially true as we head into the new year. If we're not careful we'll risk losing out on making the most of the moment.

BE IN THE NOW INTRODUCTION: Be Here Now is a book published in 1971 by Ram Dass on Hindu spirituality and yoga. I've never read the book and don't subscribe to Hinduism but the principle of the phrase itself is a valid one. Be here now communicates the importance of keeping your focus on what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-16, 1 Peter 4:1-3, Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making My Living Hope Real Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Living hope is a matter of looking ahead rather than looking around

ENGAGE/TENSION In general, I tend to be a pretty optimistic person. But I’ve got to admit that it is getting harder and harder to be hopeful about life here on earth in the 21st century. Let’s face it, 2016 didn’t exactly get off to a great start: • This week, the stock ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Troubled Times

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 30, 2020

The Hunger Games President Snow said, "Hope. It is the only thing stronger than fear." He was right. What oxygen is to the lungs, hope is to the soul. Hope gives us optimism, transforms us, and reminds us of our glorious future!

HOPE IN TROUBLED TIMES 1 Peter 1:3-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. You always need to be skeptical when you are offered a “free ride.” If it looks too good to be true, it probably IS too good to be true. Example: 2. In Zimbabwe, a bus driver was transporting 20 mental patients from one mental ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death To Life

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 10, 2020

Through the resurrection of Christ, we have a living hope, that sustains and strengthens the believer in all circumstances.

Death to Life 1 Peter 1:1-9 Through the resurrection of Christ, we have a living hope, that sustains and strengthens the believer in all circumstances. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • What a joy it is to be able to be together online for this joyful holiday! • I am so thankful for the technology ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith, A Living Hope

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 15, 2020

Facing a world in crisis

Message/Devotion April 19, 2020 1 Peter 1:3-9 Faith, A Living Hope Where is your hope in times of dire circumstances? We are trying to hold onto that hope as we struggle to be faithful and obedient to God and obey the laws and instructions of legal authorities governing our society. If there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 2 Corinthians 5:6-7, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 10:17, James 1:3, Psalm 30:5, Hebrews 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defeating Doubt

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 16, 2020

Everyone has doubts, especially in trying times like these. Thomas shows us to guard in your low times, draw strength from others, and meet the risen Lord.

John 20:19-20, 24-29 Defeating Doubt In this terrible time of pandemic, you might be tempted to think, “Where are you, God? Why don’t you stop this? Are you really there?” Everyone goes through doubts in their faith, even Mother Teresa. She once wrote her spiritual director, “Where I try to raise ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Salvation, And Suffering Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 18, 2020

Paul's letter to 1 Peter has words for us in our time today. Today, we hit Faith, Suffering, and Salvation

Our scripture today comes from 1 Peter, I am reading 1 Peter 1: 3-9 (International Children’s Bible) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God has great mercy, and because of his mercy he gave us a new life. He gave us a living hope because Jesus Christ rose from death. 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Praise God? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 19, 2020

We are to praise God always because there are many reasons through Jesus Christ!

Good day! It is good that you are worshiping God, for God is our Creator, Provider, Sustainer, Savior, Redeemer, Promise Keeper, and always giving us love! Let us always remember that God is always deserving of our worship, not only on Sundays but everyday of our lives. God is good, All the time…. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Four Things To Remember”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2020

Four things to remember about God during this coronavirus plague

“Four Things to Remember” April 26, 2020 1 Peter 1:2-13 “Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2-13

Denomination: Holiness

Seeing Is Believing (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 27, 2020

Last week we looked at Jesus' resurrection appearance to Mary. She went and told the Apostles but they didn't believe her. They were unwilling to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead unless they saw him with their own eyes. And see him they would!

SEEING IS BELIEVING (part two) John 20:19-31 Last week we looked at Jesus' resurrection appearance to Mary. Before that, she noticed the tomb was empty. She went to tell the Apostles and Peter and John raced to the tomb and found it empty, just as Mary had said. Then, after she encountered the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, 1 Peter 1:8-9, John 21:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Toxic People

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 24, 2018

A few thoughts on toxic people

“Toxic People” I’ve been thinking about a post I see a lot on Facebook about ‘toxic’ people. Something about it just didn’t set well with me. So I have given it some thought and prayer and here is what I came up with. First, I don’t want to be a ‘snowflake’. A snowflake has its own meaning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-12

Denomination: Holiness

Wayfaring Strangers Part 5" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 27, 2018

part 5 of our 1st Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 5 “Believing without seeing” How many of you need proof in order to believe in something? Sometimes in my life this is true When crossing a log over a deep creek or river I might want you to go first If it holds you And I see that you made it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Wisdom - April 1st

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

Easter Day and April 1st doesn't coincide very often but it has a valuable lesson for us in that God's wisdom in raising Jesus from the dead corrects forever the foolishness of mankind.

EASTER Wisdom - April 1st!? 'Who says God doesn't have a sense of humour!' Twitter erupts with hilarious posts about the fact that Easter Day falls on the same day as April Fool's day - while Ash Wednesday is on Valentine's Day. But we all like a joke, a laugh - life would be very boring if we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-25, 1 Peter 1:3-13

Inheritance Factor Part 7 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

21st and message in a series on the wonder of God as our loving Father and our responsibility as His kids. This message continues (Part 7) a discussion of our future inheritance: heaven.

“The Reward & Inheritance Factor” Pt 7 (The Fatherhood of God Message 21) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH 1. The physical aspects of life on the new earth 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7-8, Ezekiel 37:26-28, 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Travis Duncan on Apr 21, 2018

Despite our retched sinning and our vile conditions God showed us compassion! The word of God stated; “He has begotten us again”…

Living Hope 1st Peter 1:1-12 Read 1st Peter 1:1-3 How many can agree today that our salvation is grounded in God’s Mercy! Romans 5:8 says; In that while we were yet sinners CHRIST died for us! Despite our retched sinning and our vile conditions God showed us compassion! The word of God stated; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal