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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Characteristic Of A Christian

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002
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    There are few places in God’s Word where one can find a better or briefer characterization of a Christian than here.

    CHARACTERISTIC OF A CHRISTIAN 1 Peter 1:1-2 INTRO: Many times the true greatness and splendor of a New Testament passage lies not only on the surface or in that which is actually said. Often the greatness of a passage stems from the ideas and convictions that lie behind it. That is true in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Facing The Firey Ordeal Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 10, 2002
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    Experiencing the True Grace of God in our Fiery Ordeal

    Facing the Fiery Ordeal: studies in Peter about the True Grace of God Review the reason for the writing: The True Grace of God What were the circumstances of the believers he was writing this letter to? They were suffering beyond anything most of us have known. What was the point of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allen Hern avatar

    "Man, There's Hope!" Series

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Aug 22, 2002
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    While many place their hope in those things which will ultimately disappoint, Peter shares a hope that will transform your life, assure your future, and keep you going through every trial.

    200231.ser “MAN, THERE’S HOPE’ BREBC August 11, 2002 a.m. Subject: Salvation Theme: The Glory of our Salvation Passage: 1 Peter 1: 1 - 9 Is there any hope for a fellow who always has his foot in his mouth? For a fellow who blows hot and cold? For a fellow who can say things that bring high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    El Gozo Indecible Del Creyente

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Sep 12, 2002
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    Como un Cristiano puede y deber tener gozo indecible.

    Introduccion: Este es indudablemente uno de los mas preciosos textos que se encuentran en todo el Nuevo Testamento. Se presenta en una gran explosión de rebosado y abundante gozo. Un cuidadoso estudio de este texto, revela que hay cinco grandes fuentes de este gozo indecible del creyente: 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Ross avatar

    What Is The Difference?

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 29, 2001
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    To encourage believers to develop the characteristics of the New Testament Church. Peter wrote his letter to develop their identity as the "family of God".

    INTRODUCTION Illustration: Hello, Hiya, Gidday, Hi Y’all, Konnichi wa, Good Day, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Greetings and Salutations How someone greets another tells a lot about that person? A handshake, for instance, tells a lot. It amazes me how many different types of handshakes their are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Being Positive In Days Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
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    Christians can be positive because God has an intense interest in us; He has given us a new birth; He has a purpose for our trials; and He has allowed us to live in a special time.

    Are the days we live in any more difficult than the days of the past? Maybe not. Of course, the level of comfort has significantly increased due to the many advances in technology. But have these improvements in technology actually helped society. The truth is, people still face the same problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed McNeely avatar

    In Christ: The Real Life

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002
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    The completed work of Jesus as our Christ gives us the life God intended in the beginning.

    IN CHRIST: THE REAL LIFE 4-28-02 I Peter 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The Apostle Peter wrote primarily to believing Jews who were dispersed throughout the Roman Empire. They were not citizens where they live… but resident aliens. They had no rights as citizens… consequently they ended up on the short ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Self-Made Outsiders

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
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    If someone tells me that the more they look like and act like those of the world the greater a chance of evangelistic success they have, my response is BOLOGNA! And I don’t care how you slice it, it remains BOLOGNA. If we look like and act like the world

    Sermon Title: Self-Made Outsiders Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:1-9 Bethel Christian Church Date: October 8, 2000 Scripture Introduction: Once again, this morning we are going to be looking at one of the books which wasn’t quite easily accepted by everyone. Last week we looked at a section of the book ...read more

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    "The Tri-Unity Of God”

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
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    We worship One God, Who is manifest in three distinct Persons.

    “The Tri-unity of God” I Peter 1:1-2 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • William Nowak avatar

    Who Are We? Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 3, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
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    The greeting contained in I Peter 1:1-2 gives us a wonderful description of who we are and how we ought to live in Christ.

    I Peter 1:1-2 “Who Are We?” Intro—Today I’d like to begin a series in the book of I Peter...I Peter is an often overlooked book in the New Testament, and I think one reason for that may be that there is a belief among Christians that Peter, in some ways, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Aliens Among Us?"

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
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    As Peter opens his letter, he describes his readers as aliens (pilgrims, strangers). This is true of all believers because; 1. The Father has chosen us. 2. The Son has washed us. 3. The Spirit has sanctified us.

    I was reading through the news on the Internet this past week – as is my regular habit, and I came across a most interesting article. According to the article, it has been reported that there are aliens living among us. One of the witnesses quoted in this article says that there may be hundreds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Road Map Of The Message

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
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    SALUTATION -- ROADMAP OF THE MESSAGE OF I PETER JESUS CHRIST (OUR SUPREME EXAMPLE) COMMUNICATES THRU PETER (HIS TRANSFORMED MESSENGER) TO US (THE ISOLATED ELECT) 1.

    SALUTATION -- ROADMAP OF THE MESSAGE OF I PETER JESUS CHRIST (OUR SUPREME EXAMPLE) COMMUNICATES THRU PETER (HIS TRANSFORMED MESSENGER) TO US (THE ISOLATED ELECT) 1. The Source of the Message -- Jesus Christ Our Supreme Example 2. The Transformed Messenger -- The Apostle Peter 3. The Target ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    No Pain, No Gain

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
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    Life is not without pain but even though we go through painful experiences God can take them and use them for a great gain in our life.

    No Pain, No Gain Leave the past and move into the future! Thesis: Life is not without pain but even though we go through painful experiences God can take them and use them for a great gain in our life. Text: I Peter 1:1-9 1 Peter 1:1 (NIV) 1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Hendrix avatar

    An Introduction To 1 Peter Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
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    This is a basic intro for an expository series on First Peter.

    1 PETER INTRODUCTION PE 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Willis avatar

    True Hope Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,805 views

    Jesus is our true hope...the good news for all men.

    True Hope I Peter 1:1-12 Have I got great news for you! Jesus has risen! You now have new life. What does that mean to you? You are no longer bound. No longer bound to sin, guilt, shame, failure, worry, anxiety just to name a few. Each day is a new adventure. With God directing your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational