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  • 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

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    Faith More Precious Than Gold

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
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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

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    What Would Santa Say? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 460 ratings
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    If Santa Claus, a 4th Century Christian, were here with us today, what might he tell us about how to celebrate Christmas?

    Sermons for Christmas CCCH 12-14-97 INTRODUCTION A. The legend of jolly old St. Nick, or Santa Claus, began with a real person: St. Nicholas, a Christian who lived many centuries ago. B. Very little is known about St. Nicholas with great certainty, except that during the early part of the 4th ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heaven Series

    Contributed by Corey Arnold on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 16,793 views

    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

  • 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
     | 4,457 views

    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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    Suffering Of The Present Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,686 views

    Coping is made esier with the right perspective.

    SUFFERING OF THE PRESENT By Chuck Hendrix A farmer was driving his pickup with his dog in the seat next to him and a horse trailer in tow behind him. On a dangerous curve, the farmer was forced off the road by a large truck. A highway patrolman happened upon the accident and quickly assessed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Loss

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
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    The costs to those who walk away or never had a commitment to Jesus Christ

    The Cost of Loss What is the cost of walking away from God? Count the cost were are told of any endeavor we involve ourselves in. Tonight I want us to consider several costs to the person who does not know, or walks away from their commitment to Christ. These are not in any order, but all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • 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

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    A Living Hope That Will Sustain Us In Times Of Sorrow

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 26, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 33,235 views

    In a world of hopelessness and despair, there is a God in whom we can trust.

    Introduction: We live in a world that is filled with despair and hopelessness. Unemployement, weapons of mass destruction, confused government, snipper terror, travel crisis and even trouble in the church. Hope in the bible has multiple meanings. It is a favorable and confident expectation. It has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Nazareth avatar

    Resurrection Blessings

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 318 ratings
     | 13,751 views

    The resurrection of Jesus is the grand finale of his life and sufferings. From this one event blessings upon blessings flow into our lives. Peter tells us of 7 blessings that come through the resurrection.

    Introduction: The resurrection of Jesus is the grand finale of his life and sufferings. From this one event blessings upon blessings flow into our lives. Peter tells us of 7 blessings that come through the resurrection: I New Birth i) Without resurrection no new birth: If Christ had died for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Radical Hope"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 200 ratings
     | 17,639 views

    The Christian life is one of radical hope...no matter what the circumstance.

    1 Peter 1:3-9 “Radical Hope” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Is there any hope? This is a question that many of us face at some point in our lives. Is there any hope...for the married couple who seem to wind up at the same dead-end of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Jesus Lives, And So Does Hope

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,207 views

    how the hope of the resurrection permeates our lives and thinking

    April 7, 2002 1 Peter 1:3-9 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 heaven for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran