Sermons on 1 Peter 1:2-9:

How To Keep The Faith

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 11, 2002

How to keep from falling away from the initial commitment made to Christ.

HOW TO KEEP THE FAITH 1 Pet 1:3-9 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 can never perish, spoil or fade-- kept in heaven for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Self Control

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 11, 2002

Without this virtue of self control you will self destruct!

Self Control 2 Peter 1:5-8 amplified Faith is to a Christian what gasoline is to a car. Gasoline is necessary to run engine. That’s not all you need; air supply, vacuum hoses draw air, oil, or won’t go very far. The Christian faith too must have some other additives or you won’t make much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Your Knowing

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002

Most of our knowledge about God is second hand knowledge. God calls us to expereince first hand knowledge about Him.

Growing in your Knowing I Peter 1:5 Intro: Ever heard someone say, “There are people who know things then there are people who really know things”? Meaning there is second hand knowledge then there is first hand KNOWLEDGE. What you know or think you know can hurt you. For example: Religion is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Live In Our Unchanging Inheritance

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002

This sermon focuses on the comfort the resurrection gives believers and the motive it gives us to remain in and rejoice in our eternal inheritance in Christ.

Dear heirs of eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord, Introduction: If you died tonight, are you sure that your family would be financially secure without you? Would your wife or husband have trouble paying the bills and debts which you have incurred? If you still have children at home, would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are We To Make Of Suffering?

Contributed by Fredrik Rich on May 6, 2002

This message looks at the place of suffering in the life of the Christian.

Sermon Do you ever wonder what a new preacher or public speaker is going to be like? Perhaps you have some method for finding out whether they’re going to be interesting or not, very quickly. The founder of CWR, and the author of Every Day with Jesus, Selwyn Hughes recently told the story of how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Symbol Of Living Hope

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 29, 2001

Sense the excitement of the Easter story in Peter and how it can be ours too.

Our Symbol of Living Hope 1 Peter 1:3-9 by Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Do the dead rise up and walk again? Easter took all of Jesus’ friends by surprise. None expected that He would be alive once again. He had before his death warned them numerous times that he must die and then be raised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Being Positive In Days Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 19, 2001

Christians can be positive because God has an intense interest in us; He has given us a new birth; He has a purpose for our trials; and He has allowed us to live in a special time.

Are the days we live in any more difficult than the days of the past? Maybe not. Of course, the level of comfort has significantly increased due to the many advances in technology. But have these improvements in technology actually helped society. The truth is, people still face the same problems ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pure Catholicism

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 4, 2001

A tract for Catholics

Hello, are you a Catholic? I mean are you a real Catholic? If you are, then we share in a blessed experience and believe in some wonderful truths! Let us review some of those truths. First of all, as Catholics we believe the Bible is the Word of God. Jesus testifies to its authority. "For ...read more

Scripture: John 6:40-47, 1 Peter 1:3-23

Denomination: Baptist

An Introduction To 1 Peter Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

This is a basic intro for an expository series on First Peter.

1 PETER INTRODUCTION PE 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For The Future Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

We have four reasons to put our hope in the FUTURE!

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE… By Chuck Hendrix 1PE 1:3 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 can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering Of The Present Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Pure In An Impure World

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

We live in a culture that attempts to pull us contrary to our life in Christ. This sermon examines some helps to maintain a holy focus.

Living Pure in an Impure World Psalm 119:9-11 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You! I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: What we hope for affects the way we live.

Thesis: What we hope for affects the way we live. Intro.: 1. We live in a world of dashed hopes, a place of shattered dreams. a. Peace --> WW 1 = "war to end all wars." b. Society --> FDR "New Deal"; LBJ "Great Society"; MLK "Dream." c. Personal --> Family, job, health. 2. For the Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

The Reality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Warren Bird on Apr 17, 2004

Christ’s post-resurrection appearances establish its historical reality, its prophetic reality and its evangelistic reality. It really happened - to fulfil God’s plan, promised in the Old Testament. Thus, it is GOOD NEWS for us, to live and to proclaim.

Christ has died …… Christ is risen ……… Christ will come again. Do you believe it? {Extract a strong affirmation from the congregation.} In that case, you are a step ahead of the original disciples in those early hours and days after the first Good Friday and Easter morning. They found it very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-53, 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gifts From Our Merciful God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 26, 2004

In His mercy, God has given us the gifts of a new birth, and inheritance, and a shield in times of trouble.

Gifts from Our Merciful God I Pet. 1:3-5 INTRO.: What is the greatest gift you have ever received from a loved one? We all love to receive a gift and we love to give them. We always want to give something unique and unexpected. We always want to give the very best we can to those we love. We want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ