Sermons on 1 Peter 1:1-7:

The Hope Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007

This sermon was written as part 1 of 2 for Easter Sunday 2007. Part 1 was delivered at the Sunrise service, part 2 at the second service.

HOPE What do we mean when we use the word Hope? Sometimes we mean something that we would like to have happen, something good, or something that we desire, and it might happen, it might not, but we hope that it does I hope the weather is nice for our easter egg hunt. I hope the Kansas City ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007

This sermon was written as part 2 of 2 for Easter Sunday 2007. Part 1 was delivered at the Sunrise service, part 2 at the second service.

Easter Sunday - Part 2 Recap part 1: Hope of the Resurrection: 1Peter 1: 3-5 (NIV) 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Precious To God

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 2, 2007

God highly esteems our faith, it is precious and valuable to Him, so if it is precious and valuable to Him we should consider it precious and valuable as well.

We often look at things a certain way, or we may form opinions based on our own experiences. But we must know and realize God knows all things and looks at things differently than we do. He has all knowledge and the wisdom to properly use that knowledge. The things He considers important we may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Be God

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jul 10, 2007

How do you respond to God? Do you "bless" Him? What does that mean? Join Pastor Steve as he explains the meaning of 1 Peter 1:3.

Peter tells his readers to “Bless” God. That phrase is very similar to what we saw in our study of Psalm 103:1-4, where David said: “Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I And Ii Peter, I, Ii And Iii John Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

Eleventh in a Series going through the New Testament

I AND II PETER, I, II AND III JOHN Introduction: In the previous lesson we studied the books of Philemon, Hebrews and James. This lesson will consist of a survey of the epistles of Peter and John. I Peter is the book of Christian Discipline. II Peter is the book Christian Diligence. I John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Peter The Man Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on Mar 27, 2007

This is a brief outline of Peter’s life that I used to Introduce our Sun. nite study Series on I Peter

A Brief Sketch of Peter’s Life Four main area’s of Peter’s life: A. His calling Mark 1:16-18 (also Luke 5:3-11) * fishing in Sea of Galilee with his brother Andrew. * they are partners with James and John in a lucrative fishing business * ALL This changes when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus:dead Or Alive? Why Does It Matter? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 5, 2007

Why Christ’s followers are so pumped up about the resurrection of Jesus.

We’re going to continue our Easter worship celebration by answering a very important question: “Why should it matter to me whether or not Christ is dead or alive?” Christ’s followers make a big deal that on the first Easter Jesus was alive even though three days earlier He had suffered and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Through The Eyes Of The Angels

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 14, 2007

viewing salvation from an angel’s point of view

Intro: according to scripture, the plan of salvation, what man experiences through grace, is something so wondrous that the angels desire to understand the full impact of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today, I would like to look at passion week, through the eyes of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of God

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 17, 2007

Becoming the mighty me and women of God

The Power of God is inside us. 1st Peter 1:5 Revelations 2:10 As a child of God, we grow and transform into the image and likeness of God. We are given the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit of God. Truthfully, we belong to God. However, we do not belong to Him just because He made us. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

Principles Of Faith

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 29, 2007

Christian faith has God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit as its object, requires action and produces joy.

Introduction SHARP – We are living in difficult and confusing times. We all are living lives of constant change as we move from duty station to duty station and going from one deployment to another. Add on top of that the uncertainty of life as shown by the Virginia Tech killings, Columbine, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Chosen Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 19, 2007

As Christians, we are God’s chosen people.

God’s Chosen Text: 1 Pet. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor finally gets an opportunity to speak at a large community association gathering. He feels rather proud that he was asked, so he refuses the check saying that "he felt special enough by being chosen" and that the check ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Our Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 31, 2007

As Christians, we have a hope that no one can take away.

Our Hope Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: We don’t have to go too far to find proof that our friends and neighbors need hope. People are drugging themselves, drinking too much, working too much, spiraling into depression, killing themselves and wanting to be euthanased all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

Witness Protection Program

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007

A outline of the guarding of our souls by Christ, and a view from the FBI witness protection program (web site)

Witness Protection Program 1 Peter 1:1-5 Introduction: Witness protection is the process in which witness are protected against intimidation before there testimony or criminal retaliation. The U.S. Federal Government both relocates and gives new identities to witnesses who risk there lives giving a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reason's To Praise The Lord

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Elderly S.S. teacher said, “If you want to get in good with God just brag on His Son”.

Reason’s To Praise The Lord; 1 Peter 1:1-7 A boy said to his father: “Let’s play darts. I’ll throw and you say, ‘Wonderful!’” Elderly S.S. teacher said, “If you want to get in good with God just brag on His Son”. I. God Has Given Us A Living Hope Vs.3 A. The Condition of those living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-7

The Assurance Of Salvation And Suffering

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007

This sermon is an expository message on brokenness from the perspective of The Exchanged Life which encourages believers to embrace their suffering and sorrows.

Today is Palm Sunday, the day we celebrate Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey in triumphal procession to the shouts of “Hosanna... and the waving of palm branches. This victorious day was followed by a week of suffering, the final week in Jesus earthly life. In theological circles we call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist