Sermons on 1 Peter 1:3-23:

Revival (Section 4) When A Revival Is To Be Expected (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 28, 2019

When there is a want of brotherly love and Christian confidence among professors of religion, then a revival is needed.

Revival (Section 4) WHEN A REVIVAL IS TO BE EXPECTED (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Psalms 85:6 Wilt Thou not revive us again, that Thy people may rejoice in Thee? I. WHEN A REVIVAL OF RELIGION IS NEEDED A. When there is a want of brotherly love and Christian confidence among professors of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 3:14, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"follow Me"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Mar 29, 2019

Holiness of the believer is a Biblical topic that seems to have been almost totally obscured by the false teaching of "cheap grace." Are Christians actually supposed to be "holier than thou"?

“Follow Me” The second paragraph of Untied States Declaration of Independence begins with these words; “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, Mark 8:34-36, Matthew 6:33, Leviticus 11:45, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 1:4, Romans 6:19-23, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Matthew 5:48, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 2:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Just Like Dad Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2019

God calls us to be holy as He is holy. But how can I do that? There's no way I can even begin to become like God.

OPEN: A woman was preparing to cash her husband’s paycheck when she realized her husband, hadn't signed it. So, she sent 4-year-old daughter upstairs to "get Daddy's name on the back of it." Her daughter came back downstairs and proudly handed the check back to her mom, and said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandments Part 11 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 12, 2018

Part 11 of this series discusses why this series was preached. We need to return to holiness by understanding that through Jesus Christ we were made holy and now it's up to us to live out who we are in Him.

The Ten Commandments Part 11 Scriptures: First Peter 1:13-16; Matthew 7:3-5; Jude 20-23 This message is the conclusion of my series on the Ten Commandments. I believe God led me to do this series because being a Christian today has been so watered down that it does not carry the meaning that it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Matthew 7:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Holy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 15, 2018

Holy! Holy! Holy is the Lord God Almighty, amen? What His holiness demanded, His grace provided in Jesus Christ our Lord. We walk around today wearing the holiness of Jesus Christ. When God looks at me, He sees the holiness of the blessed Savior.

Pastor and author John MacArthur remembers a conversation that he once had with a well-known charismatic pastor who told MacArthur that Jesus sometimes comes into his bathroom while he’s shaving in the morning and puts his arms around him and they talk together. I love MacArthur’s incredulous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Revelation 15:3-4, Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Your Way To Holiness

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 20, 2018

John Wesley taught that perfect love for the Lord would result in living a holy life which would be pleasing to the Lord. Is that true? Let's look again into God's Holy word and see what we can find out.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2-4, John 3:16, 1 John 4:10, Matthew 22:37-40, John 12:1, Exodus 6:7, Matthew 7:22-23, Romans 6:22-23, Hebrews 12:14, Revelation 4:8, Romans 5:8, Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 1 Peter 1:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Exiles #1: Elect Exiles: Wait...what?

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 29, 2018

Part 1 of Exiles: Sustained by Hope in a Hostile World (1 Peter)

If you are a fan of Georgia Tech football, you might consider October 7, 1916 as one of the greatest daysin history. If you are a fan of offense in general, you might feel the same way. Because on October 7, 1916, Georgia Tech delivered the most stunning beatdown in football history to Cumberland ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Soteriology -- Study Of Salvation Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 30, 2018

This message summarizes the study of Salvation of Man.

Soteriology -- The Study Salvation Introduction As a result of willful rebellion, all humans since Adam have become separated from God and spiritually stillborn. The Scriptures unfold a most glorious story of redemption and God’s human renovation plan. The truths conceding this glorious ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9, 1 Peter 1:18, Romans 3:24-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Eschatology - Study Of The End Times. Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 30, 2018

This message summaries the doctrine of last things.

Eschatology -- THINGS TO COME REVIEW/INTRODUCTION We have given consideration to some basic consideration regarding war. Why is there war? We have war because of the wickedness and selfishness of men. What is God's perspective on war? God makes war and uses war on the basis of three basic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When Bad Things Happen?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

Video from BluefishTv: “Faith Tested” When Bad Things Happen? Is God really in control? Opening thought: My sermon today is in response to a questions that was asked me a while back. Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoicing In Sorrow

Contributed by Marvin P. Hoogland on Sep 1, 2018

Funeral sermon for a Christian mother and grandmother

I Peter 1:3a-4, 6 “By his great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and to an inheritance which is imperishable, undefiled, and unfailing, kept in heaven for you….In this you rejoice, though now for a little while you may have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6

Living Between The Prophecies

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 6, 2018

There are two major groups of prophecy regaring the life of the Messiah on earth as the Lamb of God and the return of the Messiah to earth as King and Judge.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6, Revelation 8:7-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Isaiah 9:6, John 3:16, Deuteronomy 6:4, Genesis 3:15, 1 Peter 1:3-12, 2 Peter 3:9, Isaiah 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

A Joyous Church

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 10, 2018

This sermon compares what people see in the church today, and its overall lack of joy, to that of the first church is how is was filled with joy.

A Joyous Church Acts 2:46-47 One look at human history and what we see a story of humanity’s endeavor to solve its own problems, from food to famines, from violence and war, to who’s got what and how can we get more. And seeing that there are more problems facing the world today than ever before, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47, Philippians 4:4, 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Love One Another

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Sep 16, 2018

A message on practical ways to love one another and the real motivation or benefit of loving one another.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Joke: A husband and wife could never love one another because they used to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25, 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Born Again Concept

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Sep 18, 2018

God created all human beings, but he did not give birth to every human being. To be created by God means you are one of his creatures, to be born of him means you are his son or daughter

Jesus speaking to Nicodemus said; “……..Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). God is Spirit and he only gives birth to spirits, therefore anyone that is born of him, is reborn spiritually not physically. Your Mother and Father gave ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23

Denomination: Charismatic