Sermons on 1 Peter 2:3-5:3:

Finish Well Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 22, 2011

If we want to finish well, then we must love deeply. That means we must pursue reconciliation, reach out to strangers, and serve each other with the gifts and strength God abundantly and extravagantly provides to every believer.

There has been a lot of talk about the end of the world lately. Harold Camping is still predicting the end of the world on October 21, 2011, even though his predictions about the rapture of the church did not come true on May 21, 2011. Others are saying that the end of the world will come on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why People Fail As Christians

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 24, 2011

Some fail to hang on when they start to church

WHY PEOPLE FAIL AS CHRISTIANS 1. 1 Peter 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

Bless Your Family

Contributed by Richard Smithson on Jul 24, 2011

Heads of families are encouraged to rise up and bless their families.

Bless Your Family 1 Peter 2:9-10 KJV 9) But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; 10) Which in time past were not a people, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

"Why Not You"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

This sermon talks about the power of prayer and the activity of God.

1 Peter 4:12 “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.” Today in your life there is “Stuff” going on. Some of this stuff has bee going on for days, months or even years. A lot of times we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12

We Are Acceptable To God By Jesus Christ.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

Peter says, that Jesus is a living stone rejected by men But, chosen by God and precious. He also says that we are living stones…so we are precious to God also

1pe 2:3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 1pe 2:4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 1pe 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Church Boss?

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jul 18, 2010

A sermon about the role of the elders.

Who is the “Church Boss”? I Peter 5:1-5 Have you seen the new TV show called Undercover boss? It’s about good bosses. The contrast to that is the Annual "Worst boss" contest. One of the best-selling business books in 1996 was called "Best Boss, Worst Boss" by management ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I've Got A Firm Foundation

Contributed by Trent Ogilvie on Jul 29, 2010

A sermon to remind God's people to build their lives on the best foundation, Jesus Christ.

INTRO: Hoover Dam, NV foundation approximately 1,500,000 cubic yards (15,000 football fields) The Empire State Building (Twin Towers), NY The 1.2 million cubic yards (12,000) You must go down deep and lay the right foundation before you can build the best structure. We need the right foundation in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10, 1 Peter 2:1

Denomination: Methodist

What You Believe, Does It Really Matter

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• I have a question to propose to you this morning. Does what you believe really matter? Does what you believe really make a difference or affect the outcome of your life? • A large percentage of Americans no longer believe in the truth of God’s Word.

Introduction • I have a question to propose to you this morning. Does what you believe really matter? Does what you believe really make a difference or affect the outcome of your life? • A large percentage of Americans no longer believe in the truth of God’s Word. • Many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conscience Of Man - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Last week we started on a series about the conscience of man. • We said that God has given each person on conscience. • We said that we dull our conscience with sin and wrong choices. • We discussed the difference between the conscience and the Holy

Introduction • Last week we started on a series about the conscience of man. • We said that God has given each person on conscience. • We said that we dull our conscience with sin and wrong choices. • We discussed the difference between the conscience and the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conscience Of Man - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010

• The last two weeks we have been talking about the conscience of man. • We said that God has given each person on conscience. • We said that we dull our conscience with sin and wrong choices. • We discussed the difference between the conscience and th

Introduction • The last two weeks we have been talking about the conscience of man. • We said that God has given each person on conscience. • We said that we dull our conscience with sin and wrong choices. • We discussed the difference between the conscience and the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God’s Chosen Nation” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 2, 2010

Peter says that God views his church as being His chosen nation.

Peter uses the imagery of the church being God’s chosen nation even as Israel was in the days of the Old Testament. Note the similarities between what Peter says about the church in our text and what God told Moses to tell the Israelites: “‘Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Take Your Job And Love It Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 5, 2010

Practical advice from I Peter on how to be a good worker and revolutionize your attitude toward your job or your schoolwork.

INTRODUCTION In today’s world, it’s tough to find a good job. If find yourself looking for a job, take your time when you fill out your application form. Make sure all your words are spelled correctly. One wrong or misspelled word might prevent you from being hired. Here are some actual statements ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Un Toque Mas

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 25, 2007

A veces necesitamos regresar al Maestro Divino para otro toque. Es una prueba de nuestra fe.

UN TOQUE MAS Mr. 8:22-26 22 ¶ Jesús fue a Betsaida, y le trajeron un ciego y le rogaban que lo tocase. 23 Entonces tomando al ciego de la mano, le sacó fuera de la aldea. Después de mojarle los ojos con saliva e imponerle las manos, le preguntó: --¿Ves algo? 24 Al ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The End Is Near

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2007

A sermon on 1 Peter 4:7-11 on service (Most ideas taken from fellow Sermon Central Contributors, Thanks!)

Sermon for 8/19/2007 1 Peter 4:7-11 Introduction: B. Vs. 7 says that the end is near. William Miller came to Christ in the mid-19th century. It was a time when, much the same as today, there was a keen interest in the prophecies of the Bible, especially concerning the return of Christ. Right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reinventing The Church 2 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

We will no longer be a “Silent” Church, but a “Story” Church! IN REINVENTING THE CHURCH WE MUST SEE THAT OUR STORIES OF THE RELATIONSHIP WE HAVE WITH JESUS CHRIST MUST BE SHARED WITH THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Last week I spoke about how the church is in crisis and unless we REINVENT the church, she will continue to die a slow but sure death. One of the ways we need to REINVENT the church today is by no longer being a COME AND GET IT church, but instead, a GO AND GET THEM church as Jesus modeled when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Methodist