Sermons on 1 Peter 1:4-7:

Salvation - Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Bright on Sep 24, 2024

Working through the book of 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “Salvation – Part 1” 1 Peter 1:1-12 A sermon for September 15, 2024 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 elect according to the foreknowledge of God the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12, John 14:3, Ephesians 1:3-5, Matthew 3:16-17, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9, Romans 10:13, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Salvation - Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Bright on Sep 24, 2024

Working through the book of 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “Salvation – Part 2” 1 Peter 1:1-12 A sermon for September 22, 2024 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 elect according to the foreknowledge of God the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12, Revelation 7:9-10, Revelation 21:1-2, Colossians 1:26-27, Romans 5:1-5, James 4:7-8, Galatians 5:19-25, 1 Corinthians 15:57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Joy Unspeakable

Contributed by Roger Smith on Sep 28, 2024

A heavenly joy; fruit of a deep heart relationship with God; a foretaste of the riches of His glorious inheritance; the promise of God to His children. The result of belonging to and resting in Him. It's a joy that cannot fail as long as we remain IN Him.

JOY UNSPEAKABLE & FULL OF GLORY Reading: 1 Peter Chapter 1 (NIV) Text: v8 (AV) ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. Background The apostle Peter, wrote to the Jewish Christians who had been scattered due to persecution around the time of the stoning of Stephen, during the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 15:11

Denomination: Congregational

Indescribable And Unspeakble Joy And Favor

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Oct 17, 2024

INDESCRIBABLE means incommunicable, indefinable, ineffable, inenarrable, inexpressible, nameless, uncommunicable, unspeakable, unutterable.

Babatunmishe Oke INDESCRIBABLE means incommunicable, indefinable, ineffable, inenarrable, inexpressible, nameless, uncommunicable, unspeakable, unutterable. A Living Hope 3 Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Because of his great mercy he gave us new life by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Refining And Purification

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Oct 27, 2024

I have for you toady a story that illustrates the message of 1 Peter 1:6-7, which speaks of how trials refine and strengthen our faith, much like gold is refined in fire. This story highlights the theme of enduring hardship for a greater purpose.

Refining and Purification ((((SLIDE)))) Todays message comes from 1 Peter 1:6-7: In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, ((((SLIDE)))) 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eyes To See: Embracing The Hope Of God's Calling - Ephesians 1:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 1, 2024

Ephesians 1:18 is a prayer of deep longing. Paul isn’t just asking for knowledge; he’s asking for enlightenment—a heart flooded with God’s light to truly see the hope we have in Christ.

Eyes to See: Embracing the Hope of God's Calling - Ephesians 1:18 Ephesians 1:18 (NLT): “I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.” Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Deuteronomy 7:6, Ephesians 3:20, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Endurance Through Trials: Transformed By God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 5, 2024

Romans 5:3-4 reveals a powerful truth, teaching us that our trials are not in vain. Instead, they serve a greater purpose, moulding us and shaping us into people of character and hope.

Endurance Through Trials: Transformed by God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Introduction: The Purpose in Our Pain Today, we’re going to talk about something that each of us encounters in life: trials and hardships. But we’ll go beyond discussing the pain itself; we’ll explore the purpose that God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Job 23:10, Hebrews 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Una Oración Por La Congregación Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 13, 2024

Este mensaje examina la oración de Pablo por los filipenses en 1:3-11 e identifica los elementos principales de la oración que podemos emular. Pablo ora con (1) agradecimiento (2) confianza (3) pasión y (4) propósito.

Hemos comenzado un estudio de Filipenses. La semana pasada tratamos la historia de esta iglesia según se registra en Hechos 16. Dios ha elegido soberanamente darnos mucha información sobre la fundación de la iglesia en Filipos. Todo eso es útil en nuestra interpretación de ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 3:20, 1 John 3:2, Psalm 92:1, 1 Peter 1:7, Acts 24:16, 1 Thessalonians 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Kept By The Power Of God - 1 Peter 1:4-5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 25, 2024

Not only is our inheritance kept for us, we are kept for it.

1 Peter 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 heaven for you, 5 who through faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-5

Nose Prints On The Glass - 1 Peter 1:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 27, 2024

The kind of joy Scripture calls us to seems unrealistic, especially in times of sorrow. But human emotion is complex. This message shows the path to supernatural happiness.

1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that your faith--of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6

Faith Futures At Record High - 1 Peter 1:7-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 28, 2024

Probably the most worn-out prayer there is, is that one-word reaction we always have when we suffer, “Why? Why is this happening?” Peter gives us the answer.

1 Peter 1:6 In which you rejoice, a little while, if necessary, you may be grieved in multifaceted trials, 7 in order that the proof of your faith (more precious than gold, the perishing through fire, but proved), it may be found toward praise and glory and honor in the revelation of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7-9

God's Will And Direction In Feast Or Famine. Genesis 26

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 15, 2024

GOD’s promises are true whether you are going through difficult times or times of plenty. While HE may change the situation to move you into HIS Will, GOD is sovereign to provide HIS Mercy and Grace regardless of your obedience or disobedience, as HE will use it for HIS Purpose.

2024.07.14.Sermon Notes.Genesis 26. God’s Direction in Feast or Famine. William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: GOD’s promises are true whether you are going through difficult times or times of plenty. While HE may change the situation to move you into HIS Will, GOD is sovereign to provide HIS Mercy and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Psalm 51:5, Romans 14:23, Mark 4:22, 1 Corinthians 4:11, 2 Corinthians 6:10, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 2:4, James 3:17, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:40-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformative Power Of The Fire Of God

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 24, 2024

The Fire of God is a potent symbol in Scripture, representing purification, transformation, and divine presence.

The Fire of God is a potent symbol in Scripture, representing purification, transformation, and divine presence. This sacred flame has the power to refine, renew, and empower believers, burning away impurities and igniting a passion for God's will. Biblical Examples: - Moses' encounter ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:2-4, 1 Peter 1:7, Acts 1:8

A Living Hope

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 15, 2024

Peter reminds us that we are not home! It is easy to forget who we are in Jesus and where we are going because of Jesus. This passage serves as a reminder of Who’s we are and where we are going.

1 Peter 1:3-7 “A Living Hope” September 15, 2024 In the first verse of this chapter, Peter addresses his letter to “the strangers scattered”. He is writing to Jewish believers who have been forced to leave their homeland and have found themselves dispersed into other parts of the world. Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Faith In The Eternal Perspective 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 26, 2024

In 2 Corinthians 4:16–18, the Apostle Paul offers insights that inspire us to maintain unwavering hope and steadfastness in our Christian journey.

Enduring Faith in the Eternal Perspective 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 (NLT): "That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Romans 8:11, Romans 8:18, Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Colossians 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal