Sermons on 1 Peter 5:11: showing 1-15 of 126

Satan's Plan To Destroy Our Church

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church.

Thesis: Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church. Intro.: 1. Satan is trying to destroy our church! a. Not by false teaching (know Bible too well); not by persecution (it would only make us stronger). b. His techniques are subtle (1 Pet. 5:8; Eph. 6:10-12). 2. At least 7 ways Satan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Faithful Followers

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H.

Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H. Gordon Selfridge built up one of the world's larges department stores in London. He achieved success by being a leader, not a boss. Here is his own comparison of the two types of executives: The boss drives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Ready To Fight The Enemy?

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Introd.: "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom" -- a familiar saying in our country.

Introd.: "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom" -- a familiar saying in our country. We remember from Pearl Harbor what it's like to get caught off guard. The enemy can be so deceptive: Japan's peace envoys were seated at the negotiating table at the very moment the attack was launched. Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-14, 1 Peter 5:8, James 4:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In His Steps

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 9, 2004

Today we are going to look at 8 steps that Peter fires off in these concluding verses, 8 steps that Jesus took as He walk this earth, 8 steps that are necessary for the church & the Christian to take if they are to live God’s way. (Living God’s Way - 9)

In HIS Steps Living God’s Way – part 9 1 Peter 5:1-14 1To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Be Bossy Be Glossy! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

Church leaders need be willing to serve God and His people and not become deceived by the world but remain servant leaders to the end. Young people in the church need to learn to follow Jesus and submit to the leadership that God has put into place.

“Be Glossy! Not Bossy!” Thesis: Church leaders need be willing to serve God and His people and not become deceived by the world but remain servant leaders to the end. Young people in the church need to learn to follow Jesus and submit to the leadership that God has put into place. Scripture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Your Anxiety?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 26, 2004

Final sermon as pastor, before retirement. Trust God for the future; He cares for you. Cast on Him anxiety about what threatens us; what only appears to threaten us; and about our ultimate destinies.

I was taught never to put all my eggs in one basket. I was told, as a young person, that I needed to be careful not to commit myself to one and only one thing. I was to stay open to a variety of choices. When I started earning money, my parents taught me not to spend it all on any one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Correct Leadership Mistakes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2004

The Holy Spirit exposes how some leadership models only succeed temporarily as they meet some contextual need. Some leaders apply certain traditional leadership models because they are merely looking at the immediate cultural, financial and social needs o

Nine Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Correct Leadership Mistakes (1 Peter 5:2-5:3) Illustration: Shepherd the flock of God . . . [by] being examples. --1 Peter 5:2-3 A mother cheetah brought a live gazelle fawn to her 5-month-old cubs and released it. After the cubs made several unsuccessful attacks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Always Hungery Lion

Contributed by Fred Lab on Mar 4, 2004

This is a sermon I put together that is not in a series. I gatherd much of my info from The Bible Exposition Commentary feel free to use it anyway you choose.

ICCC “The Always Hungry Lion?” 1 Peter 5:8-14 3-7-04 Any lion trainer will tell you that there is no such thing as a tame lion. The animal may be on his good behavior today and be a whirlwind of ferocity tomorrow. He may eat off your hand, or permit you to put your head in his mouth, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God As Good Shepherd

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002

Symbolic language is used throughout the Bible to describe God. Among the most precious and universally undertood is that of God as Shepherd.

pI PETER 5 TRINITY 3 SHEPHERD SUNDAY Introduction Use of symbols - by Jesus in communication. Among the most powerful are those comparing Jesus to the life of a Shepherd. This is an old thought -- God was referred to as "The Shepherd of Israel." This imagery is used to communicate who God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Enemy Is Out There!

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 2, 2003

This sermon is about "the enemy", or the adversary of our faith, who is out there seeking prey to devour, and that the enemy is not us!

(1) "A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. "What are you most proud of?" he asked. "Well, " said the man, "I don’t have an enemy in the world." "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said the reporter. "Yep," added the centenarian, "outlived every last one of them." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Living In Preparation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 4, 2003

This is the 10th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at being prepared when Jesus returns.

LIVING IN PREPARATION 1 Peter 5:1-14 As we finish our study in 1 Peter we are encouraged to live our lives in preparation for the return of Jesus Christ. God has left us here for a reason. We are to serve God by using the spiritual gifts and talents He has given us. Our text gives us three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Godly Followers Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

This lesson challenges followers to be who they are supposed to be.

Title: Church Relationships Lesson 2 “The Necessity of Godly Followers” Text: 1 Peter 5:5-11 Shepherds and Sheep have a Covenant Relationship. It takes both good leadership and good followship to make things run smoothly. ‒ We work together in the roles that God has placed us in order to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Christian Suffering Is--And Isn't

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on May 9, 2002

Christians can expect to suffer, but in Christ suffering is a time for joy, praise, humility, and faith.

WHAT CHRISTIAN SUFFERING IS—AND ISN’T 7th Sunday of Easter (1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11) Introduction: “OK, Doc, give it to me straight.” When you go to the doctor, do you want him to only hint that something might be wrong, or do you want him to honestly and clearly discuss the details of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Divine Care

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jun 29, 2003

Throwing all your cares into God’s hands

Let us pray Welcome.... Our theme this year is, With God All Things Are Possible or With God Nothing Shall be Impossible......elaborate.. I want to thank you all for being so caring and loving. When somebody say they are praying for me, it means something to me....... I would like you to look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

What Makes You Lion Alert And Not Lion Dessert?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Humility, self-control, and God’s grace keep us from being devoured by Satan.

“In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight. In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight...” Do you recognize that once popular song? While it is true that most lions sleep from time to time, in our sermon text the Apostle Peter speaks of a lion that never snoozes. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran