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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Seeking Right Relationships Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 12, 2022
     | 2,724 views

    When you relate to God, set Christ apart as Lord, you are always ready to give an answer. An answer to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. When you have this kind of relationship with the Lord that Peter is talking about in this passage people will ask you about it.

    We quite often hear alarming reports about declining education. Tests scores dropping for students. This is a serious matter that needs to be addressed. But there is another finding that is serious but does not receive the same attention. When discovering why those fail at their jobs their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Peter, Feed My Sheep" (9 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,818 views

    In a previous sermon, Peter spoke to us about "Our relationship to each other."

    He made it clear that these things in the remaining part of the chapter apply to "ALL". He admonished them in verse 8, to: (1) "All" be of one mind (2) "All" have compassion (3) "All" to love as brethren (4) "All" be tenderhearted and humble in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Right Conduct: Avoiding Evil Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 18, 2025
     | 264 views

    Peter equips us to avoid evil by having a testimony that is one of actions and words in the church and in the community.

    You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 Peter 3:8-17 “Right Conduct: Avoiding Evil” (written for sermon central to fill a gap in the series)) There was a wife who was struggling with her relationship with her husband, so she went to visit a marriage counsellor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: There Is A Reason For Our Glorious Hope In Christ

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2025
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    Knowing the limits of their power and influence in a hostile environment, Peter encouraged them to live above reproach by living a wholesome life, a good profession, and being always ready to give an answer to everyone who ask their reason for hoping in Christ.

    Sermon: There is A Reason for Our Glorious Hope in Christ Scripture Lesson-1Peter 3:13-22 “Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon The Believer’s Response To Evil, Suffering And Injustice

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 20, 2025
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    Peter knew it was important for suffering saints to have the right mindset, so he warns them ahead of time to be ready to patiently endure and keep believing.

    Sermon The Believer’s Response to Evil, Suffering and Injustice Scriptures: 1Peter 2:20-24 “Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you. For God called you to do good, even if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Unchanging Faith In A Changing World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 17, 2007
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     | 17,640 views

    If the Apostles were living today I believe they would see all the advancement in technology as more ways to get the good news of the gospel out to the world.

    Unchanging Faith in a Changing World I Peter 3:13-17 If the Apostles were living today I believe they would see all the advancement in technology as more ways to get the good news of the gospel out to the world. Researchers tell us that over 50% of Americans own cell phones, 70% own personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "A Clear Conscience And A Good Testimony" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    Sermon 11 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED, 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jason Jones avatar

    How To React To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,184 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:13-17

    Text: 1 Peter 3:13-17 Title: How to React to Persecution Date/Place: LSCC, 11/27/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: the persecution of the insurance companies, the suffering of the bricklayer—ill file B. Background to passage: Peter again takes up the subject of Christians being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Submission: The Power Of A Tender Heart Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,747 views

    Don’t let American society fool you. Godly submission is a very, very powerful thing. If you are able to apply this concept to your life. You will be able to live well, whatever your life’s circumstance.

    Note to Reader: This is the second part of the topic of submission. For the first part, see the sermon - Submission: The Dilemma Of Submission. As we move into chapter 3 this morning we find the Apostle Peter continuing his thoughts on living a Godly life in the midst of difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    A Life Of Victory Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,501 views

    It’s worth following Jesus—even if it brings mistreatment—because, in the end, there will be victory.

    THE BIG IDEA: It’s worth following Jesus—even if it brings mistreatment—because, in the end, there will be VICTORY. Think about how absurd Christianity sounded back when it was brand new (in the first century): Christians worship a man who was executed as a criminal and who they claim came back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Lyle avatar

    What Do You Have To Fear? Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,090 views

    A study in 1st Peter

    Introduction: the Final Countdown! Plot Summary for The Final Countdown (1980) An American nuclear aircraft carrier and its crew are caught in a classic dilemma when a supernatural storm sends them back in time just before the Japanese assault on Pearl Harbour. Summary written by Keith Loh ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Drew Mills avatar

    The Obnoxious Christian Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,434 views

    to live out sensitive, relevant evangelism, “with gentleness and respect” I Peter 3:15

    Bumper Stickers I have seen: Icthus, Honk if you love Jesus, In Case of Rapture this Car will be Unmanned, God is my Co-Pilot, Get Right or Get Left, Turn or Burn, My Pastor Deserves a Raise o I have a problem with some of this. For starters I just don’t care for bumper stickers. But you didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    What Do I Do When I'm Wronged Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008
     | 3,370 views

    1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious.

    1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious. a. Not everything is going the way they would like. b. Really nothing is going the way they would like. c. That’s the first century church, believers living out their faith under severe persecution. d. Daily they could find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hope In You

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 28, 2008
     | 3,670 views

    Hope is the opposite of despair; how can I "sanctify" Christ in my heart so I can defend the Gospel in this despair-filled world?

    but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; 1 Peter 3: 15 (NRSVA) Hope is the opposite of despair. Charles Swindoll tells the story of a missionary who was sitting by her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Suffering For Right And Wrong

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    There will be times in our lives when we suffer for doing good deeds, but follow Jesus’ example and continue doing good deeds.

    Text: “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?” (I Peter 3:13). How many people here this morning like to do good deeds? We like to do good deeds because we were raised with that thought in mind. Our parents taught us the difference between good and evil. Our Sunday school ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church