Sermons on 1 Pedro 2:17:

Silence The Ignorant Talk Of Foolish Men Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2009

Our text tells us how to silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. 1- Submit to authority 2- Live as servants 3- Show proper respect 4- Love the believers

INTRO.- Ignorant talk. There is a lot of that going around. Much of it is in Hollywood. Here is some ignorant talk from foolish people. - JODIE FOSTER: "I absolutely love religions and the rituals. Even though I don’t believe in God." - BILLY JOEL: "I wasn’t raised Catholic, but I used to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fear Of God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Fearing God is essential in order to be spiritually successful. Christians need to cultivate this virtue in their lives.

Today, we are going to examine a topic that once was considered to be a very basic part of religious life. It was discussed quite often even to the extent that it was part of common conversation back in the days of our great-grandparents. Today, the topic is shunned by society and even by most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church That Is Alive

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 24, 2006

Truth pertaining to the way that the church should really operate.

THE CHURCH THAT IS ALIVE Text: I Peter 2:4-17 Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: One of the most profitable studies for the believer is to make a study of the Church. Christ loved the Church, so much so, that He gave His life for it. If the Church is so precious to Him, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Centrality Of The Cross

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Mar 3, 2016

The cross of Christ is in the centre of God's Word and His world.

THE CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25 Introduction: The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is central in God's Word and God's World. It is outworking of the God's redemptive purpose in time and eternity. The message of the cross is central in the Old Testaments, Psalm, the Prophets, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Isn't Fair Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2016

Life Isn’t Fair. What are we as believers supposed to do about it?

LIFE ISN’T FAIR 1 PETER 2:11-25 INTRODUCTION Life Isn’t Fair. * In the very first family, Adam and Eve had one son kill another over worshipping God (of all things) and that son was banished out of the family. That isn’t fair. (Genesis 4) * Abraham had a son born to him by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying For Politicians

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 18, 2016

Sometimes we may be frustrated with our political system, with what our leaders do while in office, with our government as a whole. Yet, God calls us to obey the law, pray for our leaders, and above all, follow God.

Romans 13:1-5, 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Praying for Politicians NASA recently reported it has received a record high number of 18,000 applications for its astronaut training program. NASA said it shows a growing interest in space exploration. Then people said, "Nah, we just wanna get off the planet before ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Submission To Authorities (1 Peter 2:13-25) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:13-25

Submission to Authorities Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God’s will that by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Showing Honor In Spite Of Persecution

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 27, 2011

Jesus was our suffering servant, and as Peter draws comparisons between Isaiah 53 and our lifestyles, we need to follow and focus on Jesus, keeping our hearts right with Him despite any wrongful persecution.

"Showing Honor in Spite of Persecution" Glorious King Jesus Christian Church Pastor: Sterling Christian Franklin Sunday, 8/21/2011 See CrossAllegiance on YouTube for a link to the recorded webcast for this sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:13-25 Opening Prayer Matthew Henry: "The duty required is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testimony Matters Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 26, 2015

Our testimony is the most important thing that we show the world. In all situations, unbelievers are watching Christians to see how they react and with the supreme testimony of Christ given to us, we should live above the foolishness and honor God fully.

“Testimony Matters” 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 6 1 Peter 2:11-25 Introduction - (v1-3) Commanded to rid ourselves of 5 specific behaviors of life today -- When you see what these all mean, something interesting unfolds for us 1. Malice 2. Deceit 3. Hypocrisy 4. Envy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Are Watching Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Christians, people are watching us. Do they see you or Jesus?

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#4] THEY ARE WATCHING 1 Peter 2:11-25 Introduction: I have said many times that this generation of youth and children are difficult to deal with. It is discouraging to see how they behave and is more discouraging to realize that they have learned this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Walk The Talk "A War Against Your Soul"

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on Sep 3, 2018

To walk the obedient life we must realize the context in which we live. There is a war against waging against our souls.

“Walk the Talk” #4 (The War against your Soul) S-2 Being born-again brought you into an existing war. S-3 I Peter 2:11-12 S-4 A War against your Soul 1. Inward war from sinful desires (fleshly lust) 2. Outward war by those that speak against you, accusing you of doing wrong. 3. The reality ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Iii: Enduring In Anti-Christian Environments Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In these days when anti-Christian rhetoric and actions have become viral, Christians are encouraged to remain faithful and true to godly principles and lifestyles - whether it be in the sacred or secular realms of responsibility.

Enduring As Christians in Anti-Christian Environments Christian woman flies out of Sudan, meets Pope . . . (Headline July 24, 2014): “A Sudanese woman sentenced to death for converting from Islam to Christianity walked off the plane cradling her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-21

Living Humbly

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 4, 2019

This is a short message to children about respecting their parents, the elderly, spiritual leaders, teachers, and government employees. Respect is a basic social skill and practical application of the Golden Rule: "Treat others like you'd like to be treated."

R-E-S-P-E-C-T INTRODUCTION A. SONG: Play a rendition of R-E-S-P-E-C-T by Aretha Franklin. Encourage the crowd to sing along. B. WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT “RESPECT?” 1. It’s obvious when people show others respect…and it’s obvious when they don’t. No one likes to be disrespected because it’s ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Taking A Stand Or Taking A Knee?

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 30, 2017

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

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6, 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ