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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    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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    Our Living Hope Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 26, 2011
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    Jesus is alive, so be sure and be glad today. Be sure of a glorious future, and be glad even in times of grief today.

    Judy Packard of Lake Leelanau, Michigan, talks about the time her neighbor, visiting the Holy Land, sent a letter describing the beautiful gardens. Her 6-year-old mused, “I wonder if he saw the rose.” “What rose?” Judy asked. “You know,” said her child, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Genuine Faith And Glorious Joy

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 29, 2011
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    A message describing how to get your spiritual joy and wonder back.

    Okay, all right, so turn your Bible to 1st Peter, 1st Peter. Now I don’t want to be Captain Obvious here but Peter was kind of a big deal in The Bible. I mean he, along with Paul, James maybe John, outside of Jesus, obviously Jesus is the centerpiece, the cornerstone of all of scripture. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2012
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    What is Biblical holiness? Is it a bunch of rules or does God define it for us in His Word?

    Pursuit of Holiness 1 Peter 1:1-1:17, 1:13-1:21 Introduction- We have come out of an extremely exciting service last week. For it to be Easter week and have: Several people come front and acknowledge that God is doing something is special. To have one person accept Christ as Lord and Savior is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sanctifying Storms Series

    Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 15, 2012
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    We all experience scriptural sanctification and spiritual storms. Sanctification is being set apart for God's service and growing in grace.

    SANCTIFYING STORMS 1 Peter 1:1-9 Our conversations show what is important to us. We all experience scriptural sanctification and spiritual storms. Sanctification is being set apart for God's service and growing in grace. What dominates our speech as we assemble for worship? Do we grumble about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fresh Starts And Living Hope

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 19, 2008
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    Using Peter as an example of how the Resurrection of Jesus gives us fresh starts and living hope

    It had been the worst two and a half days of their lives. First the Master had brought them to the Garden of Gethsemane just outside of Jerusalem to pray, but instead they fell asleep, after all it was late. Perhaps if they had been awake and watchful they would have noticed the torches of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • 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

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Peter, Our Brother In Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 7, 2008
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    Peter, Our Encouraging Brother in the Faith!”

    1. NEVER once does God ever sugar coat the men & woman He’s chosen to use. Plainly he writes through the pen of Paul: 1 Cor. 1.27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Safe & Secure In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 7, 2008
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     | 6,338 views

    We are safe and secure in our Savior, Jesus Christ.

    1. You never really think about pain & suffering & receiving salvation through faith in the same breath. • Yet that may be the way we came to Jesus, in great pain & suffering. Our lives were a mess. Situations were overwhelming. • Look down at v18, Peter describes our lives as aimless wanderings! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Our Wonderful Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 25, 2010
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    We have an inheritance that should help us to endure the difficulties of life

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE 1  There are times when life is a real struggle. The health starts to go bad, bills start pouring in, and debt starts to accumulate. Problems start to happen in the marriage. Your children start to cause you a lot of trouble. You job is no longer as secure as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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    As Christians we have a living hope, made sure by the risen Lord Jesus Christ. His resurrection is the sign that we too will be raised to new life. His Holy Spirit given to us is the guarantee that God’s life is flowing through us and will keep us safe un

    I was watching the replay of the Wimbledon final last Monday morning at the gym. Andy Roddick had fought back to be 2 all at the end of the fourth set. At that stage he must have felt like he had a real hope of changing history. Maybe this was the year that Roger Federer could be beaten and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
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    I am truly discovering that life’s obstacles are truly opportunities for God to show just how awesome He really is. Obstacles give us God stories! Do you need a God story today?

    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

  • Steve Cleary avatar

    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

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    1 Peter Introduction Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2015
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    A brief introduction about the author, Peter, and then the entire letter was read to familiarize our church with the context. Individual messages will follow in the coming weeks.

    1 Peter Introduction 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 1 Introduction ∆ Point 1 – Who’s Peter? So, let’s talk about Peter … - His name, Cephas, in the Syriac language, means “rock” -- One of the original 12 apostles (walked on water) -- Was at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #8 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sanctification #1) Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015
     | 5,657 views

    This sermon speaks about the work of the HOly Spirit in bringing about our sanctificaition. The Holy Spirit counsels us, congregates us (brings us together with other believers), and corrects us.

    Transformed by the Power of the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #1) Introduction: In last week’s sermon I spoke about the work of the Holy Spirit in our salvation. Today I will be speaking to you about how the Holy Spirit works in us after we are saved. Salvation is just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God