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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Don't Let Peer Pressure Keep You From...

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 13,002 views

    DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet.

    DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet. 2:4 "REJECTED BY MEN, BUT CHOICE AND PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF GOD" remember the building analogy INTRODUCTION: We hear a lot about peer pressure - the pressure to conform; to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Built Up A Spiritual House

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 415 ratings
     | 159,048 views

    The church is compared to a house, and we are the individual building blocks.

    Introduction: This morning, I want to talk about a church building. Not the physical building that surrounds us here which is composed of wood and stone, but the building of God, the church of our Lord that is composed of living stones. The New Testament uses a number of different descriptive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The House That Jesus Is Building

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
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    Mission Festival Sermon: Through the power of the Cross and Resurrection, we are invited to be both builders and spiritual stones in the Spiritual Temple being built by God.

    I want to talk with you today about building, because you see, we’re builders. From the time we’re born, we start building. As babies, we spend all our energy and effort building bodies and vocabularies. As young adults, we build our knowledge and our skill. We build relationships with others. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Like A Rock

    Contributed by Michael Morton on Jun 21, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,442 views

    What kind of rock for the Lord are we?

    NIV 1 Peter 2:1-10 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, the living ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You A Pebble Or A Rock?

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,061 views

    We have the plans for our house, the blueprints and now we are looking at the final product. Does our house resemble the plans from which it was constructed? The Bible, God’s written Word is the blueprint of how we are to live our lives, do our lives ac

    Sermon Title: Are You A Pebble or A Rock? Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12 Ralf HT Bergmann Bethel Christian Church Date: November 5th, 2000 Scripture Introduction: It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so apart from bringing out the chalkboard, Peter resorts to the next best thing, ...read more

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    Life On The Rock

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,401 views

    A look at Peter’s doctrinal exposition on the person and the work of Christ in the life of a believer.

    Introduction: My visit to the Rock (Alcatraz)contra THE ROCK CHRIST JESUS. READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY I. Build your faith upon the cornerstone of the Church – The Lord Jesus Christ (v. 4, 6) A. It’s a supernatural stone 1. It’s not about buildings for God B. It’s a select stone (v. 4) 1. Stone is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Stones Versus Dead Wood

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,198 views

    Because Christ is the Cornerstone, we are to be living stones that build a spiritual house based on acceptable sacrifices.

    Introduction: 1 Peter 2:4-10 "Psalm 122 - I was glad when they said to me, come to the House of the Lord. Where else in this world can you go to hear such a message of hope; You are chosen, You are special, You are the people of God - Opening Prayer Illustration: I have an interesting item to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But Nails Hurt! Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 13,235 views

    Nails were distributed to the congregation, so that they could test: if you wish to endure, you have to endure some pounding. Holes may be punched in you, too. But if you persist, ultimately you will be built up.

    If you really want to grow, it’s going to cost you. If you truly expect to be built up, there will be some pain involved. No growth ever takes place without pain. That’s a law of life. That’s not negotiable. No pain, no gain. No hurt, no growth. No rough edges, no building up. If you truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace In The Family Of God

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,530 views

    A message about the qualities of a peacemaker.

    18, April 2004 Dakota Community Church Peace in the Family of God 1Peter 2: 1-12 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3now that you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Loving God Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,209 views

    A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

    25, April 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part One: Loving God 1Peter 2: 1-12 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Loving The Bretheren Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,736 views

    A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

    2, May 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part Two: Loving the Brethren – A. Opening Illustration: What is the church? Russ Blowers is a minister who is active in his local Indianapolis Rotary club. At club meetings each week a member gives a brief statement about his job. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Desiring The Word Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    God’s children should desire & consume God’s Word.

    1 Peter 2:1-10 Desiring the Word Introduction: Story of 4-H pig, mine was small compared to others. Nutrition affects growth... Proposition: Every Christian should be growing. How? Peter now tells us how… I. You will grow if you desire to regularly take in good nutrition ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Celebrating Our Heritage

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 30,909 views

    This sermon is an expository message which emphasizes the biblical and spiritual heritage we have as a people of God and was preached on the occasion of an Anniversary Celebration.

    Dressing in this old fashioned way, reminds me of a bit of humor I heard when preaching a revival at Corinth back a couple years ago. A new pastor came to the First Baptist Church in July, about the same time a new attender arrived in overall’s and a flannel shirt. The chief Deacon said something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Holy People/An Instrument Of Change

    Contributed by Vonnie E James on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,745 views

    It about God calling people to be Holy ,people that He can use to cause change.

    A Holy people/an instrument of change Presented at Grand Anse Baptist Church/23rd August 2007(Thursday)/Tone: Challenge 1 Peter 2:1/9 Introduction-Quote by Dr. Francis Schaeffer "The greatest creativity ever given is the ability of men, by their choices, to change the course of history." God gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Identiy, Vision And Purpose Series

    Contributed by George Mansfield on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,126 views

    To optimize our effectiveness and maximize our faithfulness to God we must live with purpose.

    SERIES: NEW THINGS FOR A NEW YEAR LESSON: IDENTITY AND PURPOSE. INTRODUCTION: It is inconvenient at this time of year to make new plans, both personal and corporate. We call them “New Year’s Resolutions.” We desire to do better in the future than the past. Allow me to suggest three areas of focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ