Sermons on 1 Pedro 2:22:

Uprooting Bitter Roots 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This message continues our exploration of the second deadly virus Hebrews instructs the look our for in the family -- bitterness.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots 3” Hebrews 12 identifies three deadly infections that contaminate the Christian community and disrupt the unity God instructs us to pursue, promote and protect. These three infections also prevent the pursuit of the three life pursuits. 1. Guard against anyone falling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25, 1 Peter 3:8-9, Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

Edging God Out Through Victim Mentality Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 19, 2019

Christians are Called to be Victors, but many of us are victims to the Victim Mentality and thereby Edge God out of our lives.

Edging God Out through Victim Mentality I have spoken here about Edging God Out. We have examined several ways in which we Edge God Out. Pride, Fear, Busyness, Unforgiveness, A sense of Entitlement ae some of the ways in which we Edge God out of our lives. Today we are going to examine another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:11-12, 1 Samuel 18:7-9, 1 Samuel 22:7-8, 2 Kings 22:2, 1 Peter 2:21-25, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learnings From Peter: Rewards And Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 2, 2021

The issue of pain and suffering is much known. Yet, we struggle to make sense of it or react to it the right way. Let us learn from Peter on how not to, and how to, address this issue.

Learnings from Peter : Rewards and Suffering Past 15 or so months have been a series of struggles for many of us. It all started with the Wuhan virus and then it went through the cycle of restrictions to complete lockdowns to partial opening up to elections to the second wave to the complete ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 16:21-22, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 2:20-22, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Peter 5:9, 1 Peter 5:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Sense Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

God is the unseen factor for the world. They will never understand our behavior when we live to God.

William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Our Example Within Suffering

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 8, 2020

Peter had dealt at length with the life believers were expected to live, even in the midst of trials and suffering. Looking to the greatest example he had, Peter offered a challenge for the church to follow in the path Jesus had set before them.

Our Example within Suffering 1 Peter 2: 21-25 Our text today is a rich passage that deals with much of what Christ endured on our behalf. Peter also speaks of the abundance believers receive through a relationship with Christ. While these truths are universal, and foundational elements of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Somebody’s Watching You!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 31, 2021

'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

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Brethren

Do As I Do

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 25, 2021

Perhaps you heard this phrase growing up (and have repeated it to your own kids): 'do as I say, not as I do'. I can swear but if I hear you do it you're in trouble. Contrast that with what we see in the bible and we realize the right thing to be able to say is, 'do as I do'.

DO AS I DO Perhaps you heard this phrase growing up (and have repeated it to your own kids): 'do as I say, not as I do'. That's our response when we hear, 'but you do it' or, 'but you say it'. I can swear up a storm but if I hear you do it you're in big trouble. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, John 13:12-17, 1 Peter 2:21-23, 1 Corinthians 4:11-17, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace At Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2021

Submit even to a ruthless and unjust boss and so experience grace and fulfill your calling.

After a year’s worth of good, hard work, some employers like to provide a year-end bonus for their employees. Now, most employees appreciate those bonuses, but there are some who inwardly groan at what their employer gives them. Just a few years ago (December 6, 2014), a reporter for the BBC, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25, Luke 23:34, Luke 23:46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Called To Suffer Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2021

Jesus is 1) Believers’ perfect standard for suffering (1 Peter 2:21-23), 2) their perfect substitute in suffering (1 Peter 2:24), and 3) became their perfect shepherd through suffering (1 Peter 2:25).

1 Peter 2:21-25 [21] For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. [22] He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. [23] When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Other

1 Peter, Ch.2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021

Christians cannot stay the way they are, and Peter urges his people to do away with evil things and set their hearts on that which can nourish life.

Tom Lowe 4/3/2021 Text: 1 Peter, Chapter 2 (KJV) 1Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby: 3If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious4To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon Viii: Christian Duty Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when many folks have been sidetracked by political controversies and criminal behaviors, mature Christians stay on the track of dual citizenship - prioritizing their status as citizen's of the Kingdom of God.

CHRISTIAN DUTY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

When You Are Mistreated

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 4, 2021

Have you been mistreated in any way in the last few weeks? I want to help us focus on the bad deals we have received and see how we can turn those into times we can praise God.

1. I wonder if you have been treated unfairly in any way this week. a. To a child, did your parents blame you for something your brother or sister did? b. At school, did your teacher get you for something the fellow behind you did? And you tried to explain and made matters worse. c. I am talking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25, 1 Peter 3:8-18, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Hours Of The Lord Jesus -From Golgotha To The Grave (For Now) Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 19, 2021

The Lord Jesus is in His last moments of agony and pain, both physically and spiritually as He completes His mission of redemption for fallen humanity. It looked on the surface, however, like a victory for his enemies and the devil as He died and was placed in a borrowed tomb, or so it would seem.

(Adapted from an outline by Mark A. Copeland) Following a night and morning of torture, ridicule, and mockery, Jesus was taken away to be crucified (Mark 14:53-15:25). For six long, horrendous, cruel hours He hung on the cross, and to add insult to injury, He heard the continuing mockery ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-47, Luke 23:46, Matthew 27:50, Hebrews 10:19-20, 1 Peter 2:21-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom We Need Series

Contributed by Jonathan Lee on Sep 27, 2022

What's the most important wisdom we all need and how does the suffering of Job relate with the wisdom of Proverbs and the wisdom demonstrated by Jesus Christ?

[The following sermon was given as a part of a church message series titled "What We Need" for Gracepoint Ministries (gracepointonline.org) in 2021] INTRODUCTION We’re now in the 21st century and we’ve increased in knowledge and understanding, from the intricate inner workings of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 9:10, Job 28:12, Job 28:28, Job 1:1, Job 2:9-10, Job 38:4, Job 38:16-18, Job 39:1, 1 Peter 2:22-23, 1 Corinthians 1:22-24, Proverbs 13:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist