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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Presenting A Positive Witness In A Time Of War" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 21, 2008
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    Second in a patriotic sermon series.

    In our passage for today, the apostle Peter writes about the hope that the Christian has to hold on to when facing the trials of life. Trials and troubles are inevitable in this world. Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble," (John 16:33). A gardener took great pride in caring for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Invisible Gold

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 5, 2008
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    Don’t give into life’s troubles. You may not see in them the rich potential of a strong faith, but it’s there. To have it developed is much more precious than gold! Faith-Testing Times Can Be Faith-Strengthening Times.

    Opening illustration: In the 1980s, Northern Nevada was the site of a gold strike. The discovery would have been beyond the imagination of 19th century prospectors, for the gold in those western hills is virtually invisible. Even after being magnified 1,500 times, most of the particles remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Held Secure By God Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008
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    Many people try to find security in many different areas of life, some try to find it in a good job, others try to find it in a family name or heritage, and still even some try to find it off of the fortunes and work of others. However in all these things

    We are held Secure by God Am June 28th 2008 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction Many people try to find security in many different areas of life, some try to find it in a good job, others try to find it in a family name or heritage, and still even some try to find it off of the fortunes and work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    God's Elect Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
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    A message of encouragement to Christians who were being persecuted for their stand. A reminder that as God’s children, we are called and set apart to be a different people.

    ILLUSTRATION: THE SLEEP SON A mother watched her son begin to drain of energy as the week went on. By the end of the week he’d lost his desire to get out of bed. She heard the alarm go off through his bedroom door. Apparently he just kept punching the little snooze button on the top. Finally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
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    Who are you? What is your identity? What does that mean for how you live?

    Who Am I? July 26, 2009 1 Pet 1:1-2 Intro: I’d like you to close your eyes for a moment so you can concentrate on this question: way down deep inside you, the place where few if any other people really see, deep in your soul, who are you? What is your identity? Some of you don’t like that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Imperishable Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2009
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    In our text, let’s consider what the imperishable Word of God produces in people: 1- Purification 2- Love 3- Eternity

    INTRO.- Many good things don’t last long, do they? A delicious meal. A good pair of shoes. A favorite pair of jeans. A favorite car or truck. They all eventually wear out unless we get rid of them before that time. And how about the human body? Whew! Man, does it ever perish or fade with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Risen Hope

    Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009
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    Some brief reflections for an Easter communion.

    THE RISEN HOPE (1 Peter 1:3) Introduction Is there any hope ? Christian Aid poster - do you believe in life before death ? A constant refrain goes up throughout the ages is there hope ? On a human level, there seems to be little war, famine. Wrong seems to win the hearts and minds of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross – The Scheme Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 28, 2012
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    a fresh look at the cross and what it means

    I PETER1:18-20 I. Notice WHEN THE CROSS WAS CONCEIVED (20A) II. Notice WHAT THE CROSS WOULD COST (19) III. Notice WHOM THE CROSS WOULD CONCERN (20B) A. Precious because of WHAT WAS GIVEN FOR US B. Precious because of WHAT WAS GAINED BY US ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010
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    Finding God's hope in places you wouldn't expect.

    LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    You Always Can Have Hope

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 24, 2010
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    Peter is telling us, as long as our hope is in Christ..there is always hope for the believer.

    You always have hope 1Peter 1:3-12 Introduction- 1 Peter 1:3-12 Hope is a funny thing When you have it, you feel like you are on top of the world. When you do not have it, you feel like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Living Hope

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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    Christian hope in Jesus Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 1-9. Quote: • “We don’t look alike, we don’t act alike. • We don’t dress alike. • We have different tastes in the food we eat. • The books we read, the films we watch, the cars we drive and the music we ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Where There's Christ There's Hope!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 5, 2010
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    Where there's Christ there's hope! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 1-9. Quote: • “We don’t look alike, we don’t act alike. • We don’t dress alike. • We have different tastes in the food we eat. • The books we read, the films we watch, the cars we drive and the music we ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Bill Burress avatar

    "Just Like Me"

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 8, 2011
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    Peter knew the things God promised to those who remain faithful and it is the same promises we must believe in today.

    “Just Like Me” Did you ever compare yourself to a biblical character? Maybe there is someone in God’s Word that reminds you of yourself. As Christians we are to imitate Christ but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Bodenhamer avatar

    Halloween: Strangers & Pilgrims In This World

    Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Oct 30, 2010
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    In this sermon I draw upon the history of Halloween as being influenced by the doctrine of death and resurrection. I have included a full article about Halloween (Halloween: A Christian Perspective) that I found in The Wall Street Journal.

    Strangers & Pilgrims in this World 1 Peter 1:1-9 v. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, v. 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Owens avatar

    A Living Hope Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 8, 2010
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     | 14,421 views

    This is an introductory sermon to a series on First Peter. In this sermon, we get reacquainted with the man who wrote it, the people to whom he sent it, and the particular situation that prompted him to write it.

    Introduction: A. Maybe you’ve heard the statement: “Where there’s life, there’s hope!” 1. Like most sayings, it has an element of truth, but no guarantee of certainty. 2. It is not the fact of life and determines hope, rather it is the faith of life that determines ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ