Sermons on 1 Pedro 2:4:

Life On The Rock

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Built Up A Spiritual House

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, 1 Peter 2:8-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Precious

Contributed by J Walls on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: Peter has real grasp on the subject that Jesus is precious.

Introduction: Peter has real grasp on the subject that Jesus is precious. In our text, he mentioned the word three times. He says several more times in his two epistles. I know that the Holy Spirit inspired Peter to write these two epistles but I believe that Peter really tried to express how he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-8

Diy Disasters

Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002

builiding hazards and who to avoid them

DIY disasters – the hazards of building with the wrong equipment If your lucky you can make a hash of it and the experts will come in. Reason for failure- underestimated what’s involved and how much it’s going to cost. Then they invariably get fed up with the lack of progress.. it’s a downward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

1 Peter 1:2-12

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

From 1 Peter Series: What were some of the issues in Peter’s heart he had to overcome in order to be used by God in fulness?

1 Peter 1:2-12 VCC July 26, 1998 Introduction Written by Peter Acts 4:13, described as unlearned and ignorant men This means that they did not go through formal religious training, NOT professional religious leaders He had simply been with Jesus for 3 years He simply had been baptised in the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Stumble Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Peter knew what it was like to stumble and fall He also knew what it was like to receive the grace of God after having falling

1 Peter 2:4-12 VCC August 30, 1998 Don’t Stumble Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) He has exhorted the Christians to personal holiness in chapter 1 After encouraging personal holiness, he commanded them to have sincere love for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10, 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Think You Are Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the "Requirements For Revival" series. This sermon identifies what the Bible says about Christians.

Sunday Morning June 2, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Requirements For Revival” [#1] SLIDE 1 WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction: 1. Wouldn’t you like to see revival break out? You are probably thinking, “I would love to see revival happen, but the chances of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living Stone Soup Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 8, 2002

Unity and cooperation will accomplish much more than criticism and isolation. God wants to bring us together as living stones to fulfil His purpose throught the Church.

During the Revolutionary war a young British soldier found himself separated from his unit, numb with cold and so far away from home. He stumbled from the woods into a small village. Going from door to door, he begged for a morsel of food and a warm fire. The doors were constantly slammed in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace In The Family Of God

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 16, 2005

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Loving God Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Loving The Bretheren Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

The Church: From Death To Life

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Oct 12, 2002

Everywhere we hear the Church is dead, but does that mean that we have to bury her?

From everywhere we hear the cry of the world that the Church is dead. People are leaving the Church because there is so little life left in the Church. I think if we can write an obituary about the Church, it will probably be as follows: For many years the Church was in a battle for survival. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, Exodus 30:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Support The Testimony Of The Church Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 21, 2002

Last in a series on what is expected of members in God’s Church.

Sermon for 8/27/2000 I Will Support the Testimony of My Church Introduction: A. Testimony= A Public declaration. A solemn affirmation to establish some fact. B. A witness= One who testifies as to a certain event. One who was at a certain event. C. These are legal terms. Jury duty. A witness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Stone Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus is the Living Stone.

Living Stone 1 Peter 2:1-12 I. Nourishment A. Get rid of unhealthy things - strip them off like soiled clothes 1. malous 2. deception 3. hypocrisy 4. jealousy 5. backstabbing B. The healthy things 1. Pure spiritual milk a. crave - a natural, instinctive desire b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are God's Royal Priest Series

Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 3, 2003

The Big Idea: When God called us out of the darkness of this world, He gave us the responsibility to be light.With this Big Idea in mind, one may be wondering how to fulfill this purpose of lighting a dark world. Just like the Peter¡¦s 1st Century Christi

YOU ARE GOD¡¦S ROYAL PRIESTS "Living for the Pleasure of God and the Benefit of His People" INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH IS SPECIAL 1. The Church is special. This past week, one of my favorite comedy shows hit ¡§below the belt¡¨ when it chose to make fun of people who chose to regularly go to church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Brethren