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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "A Clear Conscience And A Good Testimony" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,628 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

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    Hope In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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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

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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

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    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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    Baptism In The Teaching Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 6, 2006
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    A message on the teaching of Peter the Apostle on the subject of Christian baptism.

    Baptism in the Teachings of Peter the Apostle I Pet. 3:21 INTRO.: This morning I want to begin a series of sermons on Christian baptism. I call it “A Picture of the Passion.” I base this on Romans 6:3 & 4, where baptism is seen to picture the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and parallels ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tracing The Rainbow Series

    Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008
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    The conquest of Christ in the face of suffering encourages us in the face of our suffering.

    In nineteenth century Scotland there lived a man with an amazing amount of promise and potential. Everyone around him readily agreed the young man was destined for greatness. Everything seemed to be going well for him and the sky seemed to be the limit for this promising young man gifted for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Suffered Once For You! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008
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    Theme of Peter’s First Letter is STRENGTH THRU SUFFERING.

    1. Theme of Peter’s First Letter is STRENGTH THRU SUFFERING. a. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, he writes to Christians living in some of the most difficult times ever for Christians. b. Not unlike our brothers in Sudan, or China, or Indonesia. c. The price paid for being a Christian is sometimes ...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
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    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

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    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

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    Refuge

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,631 views

    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

  • Brian B avatar

    Baptism Is Involved In Salvation Series

    Contributed by Brian B on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
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    Reworked in April 2024 A Church of Christ/Christian Church perspective on why Baptism is "normative" in New Covenant Salvation

    To sermon central members…… I would like to a couple of my fellow ministers for their teaching and counsel. Although this message is in no way intended to speak for them, I would like to note that some of their thoughts have heavily influenced what I have said below. ? Slide #1 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • 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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     | 7,286 views

    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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    What Must I Do Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    This message is about the importance of baptism and its symbolic references back to Noah and the flood.

    What Must I Do? Video 1981- car robbery in California God is chasing me He wants to save us You must respond to Him God has a plan for how this works 1 Pet. 3:21 Noah was man’s first savior He was a type of Christ Jesus is the ultimate Savior- Jn. 14:6 What must I do? Question asked 3 times ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ