Sermons on 1 Peter 2:11-12: showing 76-90 of 217

Live Good Lives Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2009

1- Live good lives because we are aliens 2- Live good lives because sin wars against the soul 3- Live good lives because God must be glorified

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman and her little girl were visiting the grave of the little girl’s grandmother. On their way through the cemetery back to the car, the little girl asked, "Mommy, do they ever bury two people in the same grave?" "Of course not, dear." replied the mother, "Why would you think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Special We

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 8, 2009

As Christians we are chosen by God to join others in a church community where we find belonging, significance, love, and where we serve one another. A church is not about catering to our own individual needs and wants.

The Special WE September 6, 2009 1 Pet 2:9-12 Intro: We are special. That is a true statement, and an important one. We are special – we, the people of God called Laurier Heights Baptist Church are special. As true as the statement is, it is problematic. We hear “special”, and think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Look Within Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 9, 2010

What the Church needs today...

Look Within I Peter 2:11-25 1 Peter 2:11-25 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Lust

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 16, 2011

Lust does not discriminate it wants the Preacher, Pastor, Buisnessman, Executive,The President,etc...... Lust doesn’t discriminate it craves passion, affection,fulfillment,the right words,money,power,cars,credit cards,sex,etc..... The person or in

Lust 1 Peter 2:11 Comes from the Greek word Epithumeo which means to set the heart upon i.e. long for rightfully or otherwise): covet desire would fain, lust (after). Epithumetes - a craver; lust after Epithumia - a longing (especially for what is forbidden),desire,concupiscence,lust ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Illustrations Of The Christian Believer

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall

Intro: It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall see and study six of them. To better ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Blessings Of Submission Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 13, 2010

Submission is a key to life and humility and trust are a key to submission.

Introduction: A. Recently there was a remake of the movie The Karate Kid. 1. But how many of you remember the original movie? 2. The original movie began with Daniel, a skinny boy who was used to being bullied, asking for a neighbor named Mister Miagi to teach him karate. 3. Mr. Miagi agreed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians In The Market Place Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 21, 2010

In the Dog eat Dog world of today’s corporates, can Christians be true witnesses?

Christians in the Market Place The corporate world is a dog eat dog world. There is severe competition, there is lack of values all around. There is corruption in many places. I do not want to start off in a negative tone. Some of us have the blessing of working in corporates which go by values, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servant Leadership Part 13: A Life Of Significance Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 27, 2011

God has called us to lead a life of Sacrifice. But before we reach there, we should be able to lead a life of significance, so that we can influence others.

Servant Leadership Part 13 A life of Significance All of us sitting here this afternoon, know that God has called us to be set apart. However, many of us struggle with the thought of how do we really set ourselves apart. I hope the thoughts that I share during the next 45 minutes will help us in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passport Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

Throughout His Word God calls us to live as aliens in a foreign land. Don't get so comfortable here that you miss the adventure of a God focused life.

The Passport of Saint Who 1 Peter 2:4-12 I Peter 2: 4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

A Spiritual House Series

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Jul 28, 2011

Second in a series of addressing the believers purpose into being part of something larger in God's purpose for us.

A Spiritual House HOTL 2011 Release to Purpose II Series Open with a thank-you….For showing up. For being faithful. For giving, caring, praying, gathering… For putting up with each other…(bearing with one another)…We love and like our church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: *other

A Blameless Conversation Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 14, 2011

There is an utter necessity for Christians to live a pure and blameless life before a world that wants to demean the name of Jesus. We need Jesus, we need to proclaim Jesus, and we need to represent Jesus!

Application Points: - We need Jesus - We need to proclaim Jesus - We need to represent Jesus Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12 1 Peter 2:11-12 11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; 12 Having your conversation honest among the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Building-Stones

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2013

Today, we live in the new dispensation we call the age of grace, where all believers are priests with instant access to the Throne Room of God, anytime day or night. As priests, we are to offer up spiritual sacrifices, which are in contrast to the animal,

Living Building-Stones Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4--12 (The Living Bible) 4 Come to Christ, who is the living Foundation of Rock upon which God builds; though men have spurned him, he is very precious to God who has chosen him above all others. 5 And now you have become living building-stones for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Warning About Wicked Teachers - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 26, 2013

1. Avoid their ways (vs. 9-16). 2. Avoid their words (vs. 17-19). 3. Admit your weakness (vs. 19). 4. Accept the wonder of God’s salvation (vs. 20-22).

God’s Warning about Wicked Teachers - Part 2 2 Peter 2:9-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 14, 2013 *Almost everybody knows about the woman who got burned by spilling a hot cup of coffee on herself. She sued McDonalds, and won because they didn’t warn her that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Alien Life Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 5, 2012

How should Christians respond to persecution and to suffering in the world?

This passage introduces the epistle’s section on Christian living and its overall theme. To borrow from Francis Schaeffer, it is “How Should We Then Live?” How should Christians conduct themselves in a world that is nonChristian, i.e. where the citizenry do not acknowledge Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Alien Id - Aliens - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 15, 2012

Odd . . . different . . . we believe They are among us! Learn to spot them!Communicate with them!

Aliens Pt. 1 – Alien ID Every generation has seemed to be enthralled with their existence. You can backtrack through television and movies and see this interest carried throughout. “My Favorite Martian,” “Mork & Mindy (instead of amening you can say nanu nanu),” “ET”, “Signs,” “Men in Black,” and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal