Sermons about 1 Peter 1:3-4:17

Deciding To Suffer?

Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004

based on 53 ratings

| 7,467 views

A look at the difficult area of suffering and how the Christian can begin to gain understanding of its purpose.

INTRODUCTION These verses are one of the all-time best passages in scripture concerning how we live & work within the work place. Submission to the grueling boss for the sake of Jesus. There’s a great 3 point sermon in here concerning Christianity in the work place. But, instead, we are going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Who Do You Think You Are?

Contributed by W F on Oct 5, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 6,795 views

Peter shows us that because of Christ we are all acceptable, capable, valuable and forgivable.

"Who do you think you are?" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Sometimes I wonder if God is experiencing an identity crisis. (Illustrate from Morgan Freemans line in the movie “Deep Impact” – “Pray to god, whom ever that may be for you.” Morgan Freeman’s god suffered from an identity crisis. I wonder if you suffer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: *other

Building A Better You

Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Oct 12, 2004

based on 4 ratings

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Sometimes the things that are the most painfull are the best for you.

BUILDING A BETTER YOU Seeing as how we’re four days into the new year, I assume that, like me, you’ve already broken the majority of your New Years Resolutions. Do I have a witness? It’s like, why do I try? I know me. But isn’t it strange the dichotomy that exists inside of us. On the one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Right And You Will Be Right! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 6,721 views

When we decide to do right then we will be right but if we chose to do wrong we will be wrong. How do you want to live your life? Being right? Or being wrong?

Do Right and You Will Be Right! Thesis: When we decide to do right then we will be right but if we chose to do wrong we will be wrong. How do you want to live your life? Being right? Or being wrong? Video Illustration: The Movie Rudy The Movie: Based on the true story of Rudy Ruettiger, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Shocked By Suffering Be Sensible! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 5,235 views

We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus Christ.

Don’t be shocked by suffering, be sensible – 1 Peter 4 Thesis: We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Tree, An Emblem Of The Passion And Victory Of Christ

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 22, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 5,654 views

The Christmas Tree is the cross of Christ, reminding us of His suffering and victory for our salvation.

(This sermon is prepared by Pastor Arturo Sangalang, my student in Central Bible College, as part of his course requirement in Bible Exposition) “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sins.” I Peter 2:24 Introduction: As the months of "bers" started from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Light Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 25, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 3,497 views

What good is future glory in my present pain?

LIVING IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY ‘What Good is Future Glory in My Present Pain?’ Exploring the Hope of Heaven Series #4 1 Peter 1:13 Outlook determines Outcome = A spiritual focus determines how we handle our problems. Illustration: The Lion King. Young Simba was the son of the king. Great priviledge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial Of Our Faith Is More Precious Than Gold

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 1, 2004

based on 55 ratings

| 8,217 views

This sermon is about our faith which helps us triumph over the circumstances of life and the ways in which our faith can be tried namely 1.TRUST 2.TEST 3.TURN 4.THOUGHTS 5.TURNED DOWN 6.TREAD 7.TENSION

THE TRIAL OF OUR FAITH IS MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD ************************************************ OUTLINE 1.TRUST 2.TEST 3.TURN 4.THOUGHTS 5.TURNED DOWN 6.TREAD 7.TENSION THE MESSAGE THE TRIAL OF OUR FAITH IS MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD ************************************************ Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Passion And Purpose Of The Urban Pastor

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 8, 2004

based on 3 ratings

| 3,345 views

This sermon is a charge to the congregation for the ordination service of an inner city pastor.

Ordination Service for Outreach Pastor - The Passion and Purpose of the Urban Pastor Ephesians 4:1-5, 11-13; 1 Peter 2:9-10 This is a very special day. I appreciate that you’ve joined us here today. This is a day where we come together to worship God, which has always been the way of God’s people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Out Come Out Where Ever You Are

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 10, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 16,542 views

You don’t have to hide in your sin anymore.... come out... come out....

Come Out Come Out Where Ever You Are! 1 Peter 2:9-10 & 21-24 But you are a chosen generation. A royal priesthood, a holy nation. His own special people that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. We were once lost but now we are found who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Drumbeat Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 6,591 views

We need to understand the drumbeats that compete with Christ’s drumbeat in our lives, so we really hear Him.

The Drumbeat Montreal/Cornwall October 23, 2004 I love a marching band. To be part of a crowd that is gathered along a street to watch a parade, and to hear, in the distance, the coming band, before I can see it, has always been a peak event in my life. I remember, as a boy, crouching along Rosser ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Myopia Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 5,012 views

The fourth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

CHRISTIAN MYOPIA CHRISTIAN SHORTSIGHTEDNESS ACTS 4:36-37 1 PETER 4:7-11 Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. INTRODUCTION: Perhaps one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Pilgrims Live

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 31, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 3,190 views

We are pilgrims and we have a pilgrims inheritance. We have a pilgrim’s calling and that has something to say about the way we live.

HOW PILGRIMS LIVE 1st Peter 1:13-21 I think you could call 1st Peter a pilgrims guide for the planet earth. One of the favorite words Peter uses for the Christian is pilgrims and strangers in this world. In the 15th verse, Peter describes our life down here as a time of so journeying. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Chosen For A Purpose.

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003

based on 59 ratings

| 19,227 views

Each Christian has been selected by God for a specific ministry purpose. Have you found yours?

1 Pet 2:1-9 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all guile, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-9, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Precious Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003

based on 134 ratings

| 12,665 views

The Apostle selects a wonderful word to describe the blood of Christ. The Christian would define precious as it is applied to the blood of Christ as: "of inestimable value or worth"!

THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST “You know that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver and gold….But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless..” I Peter 1:18-19 NASB. The Apostle selects a wonderful word to picture the blood of Christ. Webster ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

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