Sermons on 1 Pedro 5:9:

When Lucifer Left Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 18, 2019

Everybody ought to know who Jesus is.....and everybody ought to know who Satan is, too! What does the Bible say about the Enemy of our soul?

WHEN LUCIFER LEFT HEAVEN I Peter 5:1-11 Dr. Larry Petton ________________________________________________________________________________ SCRIPTURE TEXT – I PETER 5:1-11 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reversing Anxiety Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019

As we strive to live the life that God intends we will encounter many obstacles, difficulties and challenges… storms (winds and waves) that we will need to overcome. This message is about overcoming anxiety.

Reversing Anxiety Good morning MGCC! SO…. ARE YOU READY - to encounter the living God through His… Holy, Inspired and authoritative Word? ARE YOU READY – for God’s word (like the rain and snow that fall from the sky causing things to bud, grow and flourish) TO FALL ONTO – your heart and mind… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:4-9, 1 Peter 5:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humbled & Exalted Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 6, 2021

1) Humility in Ourselves (1Peter 5:5-8), 2) Humility before Threats (1Peter 5:8-9), 3) Humility before God (1Peter 5:10-11), and finally 4) Humility towards Others (1Peter 5:12-14).

1Peter 5:5-14. Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." [6] Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Other

The Voiceless Roar Of Satan (I Am Vigilant, I Am Prepared For Eternity)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Aug 9, 2021

What Satan can do to us is to set fear in our hearts and mind. What can Christians do to defeat the enemy? In this sermon we will be taught how to know Satan schemes and how to defeat him.

Introduction: One of the fiercest and the deadliest animals in the jungle is the lion. And because of its roar, all the animals are scared of it. Lions may be not that big as giraffe nor the elephants, but because of its strength, loudness of his voice, size doesn’t matter. Lion is still considered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10, 1 Timothy 3:7, 2 Timothy 2:26, Matthew 13:24-30, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, 1 John 4:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keys To Effective Vigilance (I Am Vigilant, I Am Prepared For Eternity)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Aug 9, 2021

This world is full of Satan's schemes and activities to lure Christians to give up their faith. But in this sermon, we will see a perfect example set by Jesus in order to be effective in our vigilance against the enemy.

Intro: Last week we were able to learn that Satan is only a voiceless roaring lion who wanted to set fear and worries in us by using his defenseless roar. That’s why, if we recall our theme this month “I am Vigilant, I am Prepared for Eternity” we are called to be watchful and be on guard always as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, 1 Peter 5:9-10, Isaiah 55:9, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Isaiah 62:6, Psalm 121:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fruit Of Self Control Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2021

“Fruit of the Spirit” is ONE fruit (not multiple) and that all 9-traits were happening in a person who is of the Spirit. Three important controls needed are Control of your body, control of your spirit and your mind/soul.

Theme: Fruit of Self Control Text: 1 Peter 5:8-9 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Introduction “Fruit of the Spirit” is ONE fruit (not multiple) and that all 9-traits were happening in a person who is of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Desire And Discipline Series

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Apr 10, 2021

Gluttony is one of the Seven Deadly Sins, but we can broaden that concept to include overindulgence in general. And the need for self-discipline and healthy boundaries is as relevant an issue in our times as it has ever been.

1 Peter 5:8-11 A boy’s father bought a new lawn mower and told his son that he could keep half of the money if he sold their old one. So the boy posted an ad on the bulletin board at their local grocery store, and within a few days a prospective buyer came by to see it. ‘Does it run?” he asked. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

1 Peter Chapter 5 Commentary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021

Peter closes out his letter to the scattered Christians in the churches of Asia Minor with some final instructions. He counsels the elders about how to lead, includes how and why to live in humility with each other, and gives a final warning.

1 Peter Chapter 5 Commentary INTRODUCTION to Chapter 5 Peter closes out his letter to the scattered Christians in the churches of Asia Minor with some final instructions. He counsels the elders about how to lead, includes how and why to live in humility with each other, and gives a final warning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

Harmony Through Humility Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

HOW CAN YOU ACHIEVE HUMILITY? BY CONTINUALLY CASTING YOU CARES UPON GOD.

Humility is Self-effacing and it is Modest. It is quiet, reserved, shy, gracious, mild-mannered, and doesn’t believe it’s own press clippings. Humility is essential if you are a follower of Christ. Today’s Big Idea: Be Humble if You Want God to Work for You. “Clothe yourselves, all of you, with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11, Luke 14:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face Satan Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Don’t be like the 2 boys walking back home from church. They had just heard the pastor preach a strong message on the devil when the one boy said, “What do you think about all this Satan stuff?” The other boy replied, “You know how Santa Clause turned out. It’s probably just your dad.”

According to a cartoon in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, God and the devil are discussing who gets to welcome Michael Jackson to the afterlife. The cartoon shows Satan holding a newspaper with a headline announcing Jackson’s death. He looks up and poses a question to God, who is leaning over a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise For His People Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 26, 2021

When the worries of life press us down, we do not have to bear them alone! Notice how much of our burden we are supposed to give to the Lord. "All your care" We are told to give it all up to Jesus!

I. A SURRENDERED PEOPLE A. V. 5-6 WE MUST SURRENDER OUR WILL TO GOD – Peter quotes Proverbs 3:34 in verse 5, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” He says - "Clothe yourselves with Humility" literally means to "wear the apron of a slave". True humility before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Glory Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 8, 2021

To find the way to glory, humble yourself before God and one another, harden yourself against the devil, and by God’s grace, keep your hope in God.

Chan Gailey, who at various times coached for the Pittsburg Steelers, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Kansas City Chiefs told a story some time ago about the time he was head coach of Alabama’s Troy State and they were playing for the National Championship. The week before the big game, he was headed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Christian And His Learning, Trust And Goals

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021

In the last sermon, 1 Peter 5:1-4, he was dealing with the Elders of the church. Today we call Elders, Pastors, Ministers, or Preachers.

But notice, after he addresses the Elders in verses 1-4, he immediately addresses two other groups: (1) THE YOUTH Look at verse 5, we read, “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020

Breaking The Strongholds + Conclusion

A. Holiness The first and most important step in breaking demonic strongholds is to walk in holiness. Spiritual authority is given to those who commit to living “holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-12, Deuteronomy 28:47-48, 1 Peter 5:8-9, James 4:7, Romans 13:12-14, Ephesians 6:13-16, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational