Sermons on 1 Peter 1:6-12:

“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

The Hope Of Eternal Salvation Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 21, 2013

The living hope of the new birth springs not only from believers¡¯ future inheritance & present joy but also out of their faith in God¡¯s written Word. Here Peter examines the Great Hope of Eternal Salvation from the viewpoint of 4 divine agents involved wi

1 PETER 1: 10-12 [Renewing Hope Series] THE HOPE OF ETERNAL SALVATION [Matthew 13: 16-17 / 2 Peter 1:20-21] The story began one summer's day toward the end of the nineteenth century when an English city boy was on A VISIT TO RURAL SCOTLAND. That afternoon the boy went swimming in a small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Trials And Persecutions

Contributed by Timothy West Sr. on Aug 11, 2010

There are many reasons we face trials in life.

Why Do We Face Trials I. We must all face trials and persecutions in our walk with God. A. Our trials are fiery trials  I Peter tells us that as believers there WILL be times that we will face problems, persecution, and trials of our faith!!  He compares our trials to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Rejoicing Through Adversity Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010

Where and how can we rejoice through adverstity

REJOICING THROUGH ADVERSITY 1 Pet. 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Greater Than Gold

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: Who have seen a real gold? Illustration: Story of gold dust in hair because they lived near a gold mine, too natural for them since it's all they can see. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya / Villa Luisa - Strawberry Street, Villa Lui

I. EXORDIUM: Who have seen a real gold? Illustration: Story of gold dust in hair because they lived near a gold mine, too natural for them since it's all they can see. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya / Villa Luisa - Strawberry Street, Villa Luisa Homes 1 III. OBJECTIVES: To show faith as our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And Its Actings

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 7, 2012

We must let faith act in us for full service.

FAITH AND ITS ACTINGS 1st Peter 1: (1) Faiths operation – unto salvation 1st Peter 1: 4To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 5Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Identity Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

Exploration of 1 Peter 1:1-9 Learning how to live out a believers true identity as a Saint of God.

The Common Made Holy Series “The Identity of Saint Who” 1 Peter 1:1-9 Today I am beginning a series on the book of First Peter. If you would I want to ask you to turn in your Bibles to 1 Peter chapter 1. The series is entitled The Common Made Holy, Discovering “The Life of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

The Birthright Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

As Christ Follower there are certain right you are give when you are born again. Most Christians think they must earn these right but they are our inheritance in Christ Jesus. Christian freedom is found in living out of the resource Christ has given us

The Common Made Holy Series “The Birthright of Saint Who” I Peter 1: 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

The Secret Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

The secret to Abiding In Christ is immersing our hearts and minds in His Word.

The Common Made Holy Series “The Secret of Saint Who” Review of Saint Who – Who is a Saint? I Peter 1: 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12

"What Is An Earthly Tragedy"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 25, 2011

Hope that this world is not our real home.Today you will have many choices. What god will you worship today? It is it the god of money that you think brings security. Is it the god of power and status, the god of health or the one true God?

Thank you for all the testimonies that I received from “What is your favorite Bible verse” and “Why”. It is amazing how God’s word can comfort, humble us, restore, bring repentance and hope all in the same verse. On “MSN” this morning there is an article of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Chosen To Obey Series

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Jul 28, 2011

This is a series on finding our purpose and identity in God. Focused on how to build a local church and the elements that release true purpose in the face of our cultures fascination and idolizing individualism.

Chosen to Obey HOTL 2011 (Release to Purpose Series) Open with continuing on: Gathering the lost and broken to Christ Restoring to Wholeness Releasing to Purpose 1 Peter 1:1 Overview of Peter: Most people I think can relate to Peter… A common man, common education ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: *other

Our Living Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 26, 2011

Jesus is alive, so be sure and be glad today. Be sure of a glorious future, and be glad even in times of grief today.

Judy Packard of Lake Leelanau, Michigan, talks about the time her neighbor, visiting the Holy Land, sent a letter describing the beautiful gardens. Her 6-year-old mused, “I wonder if he saw the rose.” “What rose?” Judy asked. “You know,” said her child, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Genuine Faith And Glorious Joy

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 29, 2011

A message describing how to get your spiritual joy and wonder back.

Okay, all right, so turn your Bible to 1st Peter, 1st Peter. Now I don’t want to be Captain Obvious here but Peter was kind of a big deal in The Bible. I mean he, along with Paul, James maybe John, outside of Jesus, obviously Jesus is the centerpiece, the cornerstone of all of scripture. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In Jesus: Hope With An Everlasting Heartbeat

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 1, 2011

Jesus' resurrection proves that our hope in him will never flatline... (Sermon theme adapted from David DeWitt)

In spite of having the best regular season record in the NHL, the Vancouver Canucks are lucky to be in the second round of the playoffs. They started out well enough against Chicago in the first round - winning three games in a row, but then Vancouver lost the next three and barely managed to win ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran