Sermons on 1 Peter 1:1-19:

A Living Hope

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. I have a confession to make. There are times that I wonder if I am really saved. 2. I believe that God did call me to be His child. When I first knew this, I could not read enough, worship enough, or talk enough about Him. The joy and excitement of a new found love. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conduct Becoming Of A Christian

Contributed by Joe Farnella on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: * In the military one of the charges brought against other was the charge of poor conduct.

Intro: * In the military one of the charges brought against other was the charge of poor conduct. * The reason the military is so keen on this is because they represent the U. S. government, especially the higher in rank you are. * To him that is much given much is required. Luke 12: 48(b) For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-21

Our Guaranteed Future

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Our Guaranteed Future (which we are already experiencing to some extent) Is Worth Waiting For (:10-12) Testimony of the Holy Spirit through those who have been eagerly anticipating that future: a.

Our Guaranteed Future (which we are already experiencing to some extent) Is Worth Waiting For (:10-12) Testimony of the Holy Spirit through those who have been eagerly anticipating that future: a. OT Prophets b. NT Proclaimers c. Curious Angels ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live For Eternity

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Live For Eternity (1:13-21) -- Since We Have Such a Glorious Living Hope, Live For Eternity And Escape the Futility of the Human Condition OVERVIEW: a.

Live For Eternity (1:13-21) -- Since We Have Such a Glorious Living Hope, Live For Eternity And Escape the Futility of the Human Condition OVERVIEW: a. LIVE IN HOPE BECAUSE OUR FOCUS MUST BE ON ETERNITY :13 b. LIVE IN HOLINESS BECAUSE THAT IS THE STANDARD FOR ETERNITY 14-16 c. LIVE IN FEAR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Get Excited

Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

In our text we find Peter writing no new doctrine, no new preaching just writing a letter to encourage believers.

In our text we find Peter writing no new doctrine, no new preaching just writing a letter to encourage believers. This morning we would like to try something a little different. We would like to encourage you not to get too excited about something's. We would like to do this not as an advocate of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Road Map Of The Message

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy Unspeakable

Contributed by Dan Parton on Oct 19, 2000

Why our joy is unspeakable.

Joy Unspeakable! 1 Peter 1:3-8 Introduction: The Word of God mentions the word "unspeakable" three times: - 2 Corinthians 9:15, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable Gift." - 2 Corinthians 12:4, "How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Truths

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

Three truths about trials and temptations.

The Three Truths I was speaking to someone the other day and I am not sure exactly how it happened, but somehow we began talking about temptation. Has anyone here ever thought about this subject? This is something that if we begin thinking about can be quite perplexing. Therefore, today I want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9, Revelation 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Redeemed With Blood

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

Print for young seekers/believers

“KNOWING THAT YOU WERE NOT REDEEMED WITH PERISHABLE THINGS LIKE SILVER OR GOLD FROM YOUR FUTILE WAY OF LIFE INHERITED FROM YOUR FOREFATHERS, 19 BUT WITH PRECIOUS BLOOD, AS OF A LAMB UNBLEMISHED AND SPOTLESS, THE BLOOD OF CHRIST. 20 FOR HE WAS FOREKNOWN BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD, BUT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Orthodox

Experiencing Holiness

Contributed by Neal Gray on Mar 17, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor preaches that holiness is a "birth-right" for the Christian. Experience it! And have fun, too!

Experiencing Holiness (With a Little "Sesame Street" Humor) Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-23, KJV Purpose: Holiness is a "birth-right" for the Christian. Jesus gave you a new life where holiness is the normal experience. Experience it! And have fun, too! INTRODUCTION A Little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Holiness

5 Benefits Of The Bethany Church Family

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002

If somebody asked you, “Why are you a part of the church family? Why do you participate in church services?” what would you say? What would you tell them?

Last week I told you that on a typical Sunday morning, all over America, more than 100 million Americans will go to church. But most of those people have never clarified, Why? They’ve never figured out, Why do I do this? Some people go to church out of guilt. Some people go out of pressure. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15, 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Methodist

Resurrection Blessings

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 30, 2002

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Charismatic

My Incredible Inheritance

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002

Every believer has an incredible inheritance in Christ.

My Incredible Inheritance 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 you, 5 who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are We? Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 3, 2002

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Radical Hope"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 4, 2002

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist