Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Why Do I Suffer?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2003
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    Suffering is a part of the Christian life no one really enjoys. In the book of 1st Peter, the apostle explains to us why suffering is a part of our life, and God’s purpose in it.

    Passage: 1Peter 1:1-9 Intro: number of months, been intrigued with the topic of suffering. 1. few things produce more frustration, few things produce such amazing growth in Christlikeness 2. my journey towards understanding has involved a few of you, class on Job 3. that class served to open ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Can The World Take Me Away? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,389 views

    So much in our lives seems temporary; but God can give us a fresh start, can transform our incompleteness, and can give us hope.

    Somebody asked me, when I was getting ready to take study leave, “Why are you doing this? Are you going for another degree? Are you preparing to take another job? And did the deacons make you do this?” Well, I said, I’m taking the study leave because I don’t get much reading time under normal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    There Is Life After Death

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
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    The Christian has a hope that lives, an inheritance in Heaven, and the protection of God.

    There Is Life After Death. I Pet. 1:3-5 INTRO.: Many years ago, I was asked by a resident at a county home where I served as a chaplain, "Do you believe there is life after death?" I assured her I did and took advantage of the opportunity to tell her about Jesus and the resurrection. Once I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Faith More Precious Than Gold

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 17, 2004
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    In I Peter chapter one peter gives us three reasons to live a life of thanksgiving and praise.

    “Faith More Precious than Gold” -In all circumstances give thanks- I Peter 1:3-9 (NLT) I Thess. 5:18 “In all circumstances give thanks…” (NIV) Thanksgiving is a time of thanksgiving and praise. Thanksgiving is a reminder of the thankful attitude we need to have all year. The Apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Corey Arnold avatar

    Heaven Series

    Contributed by Corey Arnold on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
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    This is the first in a 3-part series about heaven and hell. The first two sermons are on Heaven, the last is on Hell.

    Heaven INTRO: In Our Greatest Gift, Henri Nouwen tells a parable of faith and hope. He imagines twins–a brother and a sister–talking to each other in their mother’s womb: The sister said to the brother, "I believe there is life after birth." Her brother protested vehemently, "No, no, this is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Guy Caley avatar

    What's So Great About It? Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,891 views

    Peter reminds a suffering Church what’s so special about their "living hope."

    What’s So Great About It? Text: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Introduction Illustration: Farmer who was so fed up with His farm he wanted to sell it, but when he listed all the features of it with the realtor he realized he had all that he wanted Peter writes this letter to a church in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Heartbeat Of Hope

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2001
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    This is a devotional written for a local nursing home.

    The Heartbeat of Hope 1 Peter 1:3-5 November 1999 Perry County Home Devotional Introduction A number of years ago, in a mental institution just outside Boston, Mass., a young girl known as "Little Annie" was locked in the dungeon. This institution was one of the more enlightened ones for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • H. Kevin Derr avatar

    Introduction To 1 Peter Series

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,019 views

    A general introduction to the book of First Peter

    August 29, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1-9 “Introduction to 1 Peter & the Greeting” Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Carl Willis avatar

    True Hope Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,816 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

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    24 Karat

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
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    For our Remembrance Sunday, when we honor the memories of those members who died since Easter a year ago. God refines each life so it is prepared to receive something imperishable, undefiled, and unfading.

    There have been hints of late that something shiny would be nice. No outright demands, you understand, and no whining. Just a hint that as our wedding anniversary approaches, a little chip of something shiny might be appreciated. Now fortunately we are not yet at the fiftieth year, so it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For The Future Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,809 views

    We have four reasons to put our hope in the FUTURE!

    HOPE FOR THE FUTURE… By Chuck Hendrix 1PE 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brent Zastrow avatar

    He Chose The Nails

    Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Mar 1, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
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    Considering the Choices God has made for us out of His great Love.

    HE CHOSE THE NAILS - I Peter 1:3-5 Feb. 25, 2001 Preached by Brent W. Zastrow, Saybrook Christian Church - Saybrook, Il. I remember reading about a guy who stopped in the grocery store on the way home from work to pick up a couple of items for his wife. He wandered around aimlessly for a while ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Hope With A Heartbeat

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 10,501 views

    Real hope is living hope

    Hope with a Heartbeat 1 Peter 1:3-5 November 14, 1999 1. High school football A. A major game 1.) We were in a tie for first place 2.) The opponent was not impressive 3.) The game was great – We were down by 7 at the half - There’s still a lot of hope for a championship B. The second half 1.) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    No Pain, No Gain

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 16,345 views

    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

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Wealth Of A Christian

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,786 views

    The wealth of a Christian cannot be measured by any monetary standard. Our true riches are more than sufficient for every need today, tomorrow and forever.

    THE WEALTH OF A CHRISTIAN "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich." II Corinthians 8:9 NASB. I. A RELATIONSHIP WHICH NOTHING CAN DISSOLVE: "For ye are all the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist