Sermons on 1 Peter 1:5-9:

True Faith = Salvation

Contributed by Todd Greene on Jan 4, 2014

Living out our faith is highly important in maintaing our relationship with Jesus Christ. Salvation is today and our faith in the Lord must be strong and steady!

True Faith = Salvation 1 Peter 1:1–12 Introduction: Faith is powerful and it is what we are required to have in our Christian walk with Christ with the guidance of the Holy Ghost. We have faith in the fact that Christ was/is God Himself. This Scripture today shows us there are a few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Vacation In Paradise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2014

We are strangers in this world, on vacation in a foreign land, with advantages the natives of this world don't even begin to understand. But do we realize what those advantages are, and what difference those blessings can mean to our lives?

OPEN: (Video of MercyMe’s “Shake”) How many of you have ever been on a vacation? Me too. Going on Vacation can be a very pleasurable experience…as long as you know where you’re going and what to expect when you get there. But not everybody does. Travel agents have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12, 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jan 20, 2014

No other word for GRACE but amazing

THE GRACE OF GOD 1 Peter 1:7/10 “That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Whom having not seen, you love; in whom though now ye see him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7-10

Denomination: *other

Advent Themes - Hope Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2013

Advent Themes - HOPE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Hope (vs 3) (2). Faith (vs 5) (3). Love (vs 8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. • One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. • The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. • The problems began when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Everything 1pe 5:8

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 3, 2013

A relationship with Christ changes everything. Based on a skit by a drama team.

1Pe 5:8 NIV “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” A relationship with Christ changes everything. Based on a skit by a drama team. He offers real peace: Jhn 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Darkness

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013

Where does one find real and lasting joy? What about when bad things happen?

Joy in the Darkness: 1 Peter 1:6-9 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

“he’s Big Enough To Keep Me” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 9, 2013

God is big enough to keep us securely His and to see us through victoriously no matter what we are going through.

My hope is that this series has been used to get you to stop and look at the size of God. My prayer is that we all may say along with Moses, “Eternal Lord, You’ve only just begun to show me, Your servant, how very great and powerful You are.” - Deuteronomy 3:24 (The Voice) With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Everydaay Hope Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2013

Message of hope. The hope that sustains us through rough times and keeps us focused on the things of Christ.

Everyday Hope 1 Peter 1:3-7 Introduction- As we get closer to the Christmas season, in the 2nd week of Advent, we must stay focused on Jesus. All the distractions only put Jesus on the outside looking in on our Christmas instead of us looking in on Jesus and the true reason of Christmas. Last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Joy Unspeakable And Full Of Glory

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 30, 2013

A topical sermon loosely based on 1 Peter 1:8 on joy (Outline and material adapted from a sermon by R.A. Torrey; opening from Sermons4Kids at: http://www.sermons4kids.com/heart_full_of_joy.htm)

HoHum: Have the children come up and do a Children’s Minute with them. What kind of day are we having today? Are we happy, (Show the smiley face.) or are we sad? (Show the sad face.) What are some of the things that make us happy? Here are some things: A sunny day A party A new toy A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2013

The Living Christ is the source of our new birth & our living hope. If you have a living hope in the living Christ you can deal with your past failures & present difficulties because of your future blessings. God’s glorious best for you lies ahead.

1 PETER 1: 3-6 [Renewing Hope Series] A LIVING HOPE [ Mark 16:1-8 ] The power with which Peter aims to equip these beleaguered saints is the power of hope. [If they, or we, are going to live and love like Jesus commands us, even in times of great stress and worry, then they, and we, must be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6, 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

“are You As Faithful As An Elephant?” (Horton Hatches The Egg) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the first message in a series that examines the parallels between well know Dr. Seuss stories and Biblical Truth.

Introduction: This series is entitled “The Gospel by Dr. Seuss.” Who would have thought that weaved through out the pages of Dr. Seuss’ stories were nuggets of Biblical truth. As we go through this series we will draw parallels between Biblical truth and some of Dr. Seuss’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Present Joy Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2013

After beginning his letter with hope & encouragement, Peter proceeds with loving counsel for those who are facing trials & suffering. He shares with a suffering church various results that develop out of the trials which God allows to come into our lives.

1 PETER 1: 6-9 [Renewing Hope Series] OUR PRESENT JOY [James 1:2-4 / Romans 5: 3-5] Our faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead not only fills us with a living hope but also with joy inexpressible and full of glory. As we endure the trials of life God refines our faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Christmas

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 12, 2016

Advent is a time for preparing our hearts with the hope of Jesus Chirst.

Preparing for Christmas Introduction- As we get closer to Christmas, the key to preparing for Christmas is staying focused on Jesus. All the distractions only put Jesus on the outside looking in on our Christmas instead of us looking in on Jesus and the true reason for Christmas. We as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Be A Person Of Purpose!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 28, 2016

That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live.

BE A PERSON OF PURPOSE! 1 Peter 4:1-4:7 We are a people of purpose. That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live. I. A people of Prayer. - 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-7

4 Times For Joy

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Mar 14, 2016

Having Joy based on the past, future, eternity, and now.

As we lead up to the Easter Season, I want to talk about one of the biggest paradox’s of the Christian faith. You know what a Paradox is, don’t you? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it is something (such as a situation) that is made up of two opposite things and that seems ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist