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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "A Clear Conscience And A Good Testimony" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 12, 2007
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    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

    Hope In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
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    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:18-22

    Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22, Title: Hope in Suffering, Date/Place: LSCC, 2/5/06, AM A. Opening illustration: tell the story of the girl that I met in OT Survey in seminary who had a small scar on her right thumb. But don’t tell the end of it. B. Background to passage: Peter uses Christ as his first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Submission: The Power Of A Tender Heart Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 10, 2007
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    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

  • Bill Lyle avatar

    What Saves You Or What Can You Count On? Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
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    A study in 1st Peter

    Introduction Marshall pg. 117 I. The ministry of Jesus: death and life vs. 18 A. “This verse gives on of the Bible’s shortest, simplest, and richest summaries of the meaning of the cross of Jesus Christ.” David Walls B. Mark these four points: 1. Suffering 2. Justice 3. Entrance 4. Death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Ark Baptism Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006
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    Baptism is a ritual that points in several directions.

    Ark Baptism (I Peter 3:20b-22) 1. When it comes to church, some people cannot stay put. One balmy day in the South Pacific, a navy ship espied smoke coming from one of three huts on an uncharted island. ?Upon arriving at the shore they were met by a shipwreck survivor. He said, "I’m so glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Triumph In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 4, 2007
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    God urges us to consider four elements of the Lord’s victory: 1) His triumphant sin-bearing, 2) sermon, 3) salvation, and 4) supremacy.

    On the events of this week, John Piper noted: All of us have sinned against God, not just against man. This is an outrage ten thousand times worse than the collapse of the 35W bridge. That any human is breathing at this minute on this planet is sheer mercy from God. God makes the sun rise and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Jesus Did For You Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
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    A reflection of what Jesus did for us encourages us to live for Him. Through His suffering,

    INTRODUCTION A. BIBLE INTERPRETATION 1. Much of Bible is Easy to Understand but occasionally we get bumped into confusion. 2. Today is one of those bumps! 3. We may not solve the confusion today, … to get the practical help -- to encourage Christians in difficult days. B. WHAT DID JESUS DO FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Understanding The Death And Triumph Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
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    This is a great passage on the salvation brought about by the death of Jesus Christ. It is also an interesting passage in that it gives us some glimpse into what Jesus Christ was doing while he was dead, that is, between His crucifixion and resurrection.

    Understanding the Death and Triumph of Christ 1 Peter 3:18-22 Introduction In Mel Gibson’s Movie, “The Passion of Christ” there is an obscure detail in the crucifixion scene that probably goes unnoticed by most people, but it is a detail that says so much. When Jesus is being placed on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Good News”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
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    The death of Christ is the reason that we can declare the “gospel” that will culminate in our Resurrection.

    I Peter 3:18-22 September 17, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “The Good News” Introduction: I. (vs. 18) The Death of Christ A. Christ died for our sins once and for all B. Christ the righteous died for the unrighteous C. Christ died to bring us to God 1. Christ was put to death in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    The Ending Of Noah And The Ark Is Redefined

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 28, 2009
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    A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Series B. It is a comparison of all three lessons.

    1st Sunday in Lent, March 1, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, you sent your Son into our world to reveal your Word for our lives, and to redeem us from sin and death. Through the power of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rainbow Through The Rain

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 28, 2009
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    God allows suffering in our lives to bring us closer to Him.

    Rainbow Through The Rain – I Peter 3: 18 - 22 Intro: In Scotland in the 1800s there lived a man of great promise and potential. He was engaged to be married and suddenly was discovered to have a degenerative eye disease which eventually left him blind. His fiancée refused to marry him and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • ERIC CAREY-HOLT avatar

    Refuge

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Sep 29, 2008
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    Re-inforcement

    REFUGE I remember when I first sought refuge in the church. My life was completely unmanageable and I really didn’t care if I lived or died. It seemed as though everything I had tried to do had failed. When I first accepted Jesus as my Saviour, I didn’t find life easy. Whilst the church and my new ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Santified In The Lord - Get In The Boat Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 17, 2011
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    Peter’s theme throughout the 1st book is one of suffering. We continue in this difficult passage as a part of the whole. Learn what it is to be Sanctified in the LORD and in the 'same boat'.

    2011.01.16b.Sermon Sanctified in the LORD (part 2) 1 Peter 3:13-22 Peter’s message on suffering and the hope of our faith continues as a theme throughout the first book. This passage is a difficult passage to traverse without keeping in mind this theme. Last time: 1 Peter 3:8-15 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Preparing For The Best Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2011
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    In this lesson, we cover the principles for living for Christ, so that we may received the best blessings, even in the worst of persecution.

    Introduction: A. I like this picture – Don’t you know that that car never saw it coming! 1. In some respects life is unpredictable and we need to learn to expect the unexpected. 2. When it comes to the Christian life, there is not much that is unexpected. 3. Jesus tried to prepare us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Learning From Noah

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 3, 2011
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    The ministry of Noah, the ministry of Jesus.

    Reading: 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 18-22 Ill: • The sarcastic teacher said to his class full of students: • "If there are any idiots in the room, will they please stand up". • After a long silence, one student rose to his feet. • The teacher then asked him: • "Now then mister, why do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren