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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 9: Living Stones

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 1, 2021
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    God has made us part of His glorious living and Spiritual Temple which is built upon Jesus, the chief cornerstone.

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 9: Living Stones 1 Peter 2:4-6 Introduction In the last study, we learned that our faith shapes our conduct. There are tings we are to put off from the past as well as things we are to do. One of the things we are to do is to be nourished by the pure mile of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Your Position In Christ Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 7, 2022
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    The priesthood of the believer. We all have positions of priests. We all have direct access to God. And it goes on. Christians are God’s own people. You are a special possession of God.

    Do you remember the television show called Fantasy Island? For a fee of ten thousand dollars they would arrange a weekend of your fantasy to come true. That sounds pretty good. But God can do better than that. He will give you beyond what you ask or think. Not for a weekend but for a life and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Blocks In God's Holy House

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jan 23, 2022
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    We are “living stones,” called to be linked with one another in Christ, tightly integrated like stones in a wall. This requires us to strengthen our connections with each other, in fellowship, mutual support, and prayer.

    God has given us a real blessing in this church building. In many ways, it’s a hub for congregational life. It serves as a centre of our worship, our learning and study, and it’s a place for our communion together. It’s a good gift of God to us. Yet how does the Bible speak about our places of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Life Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 2, 2020
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    The life of the church is founded on Christ, anchored in His Word and marked by His love.

    Hi everyone. Welcome back. Let us take this moment to worship God in spirit and in truth, wherever we are. Let’s prepare our hearts for the Word of God. • We have been looking at the works of the living Christ through the book of Acts. • In Acts 2, Peter preached his first sermon post-Pentecost, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    On Christ, The Solid Rock I Need To Stand

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 6, 2020
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    In changing and uncertain times, we go back to Jesus, the Rock and Foundation of our faith

    5.8.20 1 Peter 2:4–10 4 As you come to him, the Living Stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious, 5 you also, like living stones, are being built as a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, in order to bring spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Who You Are In God’s Eyes

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 7, 2020
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    God, through the Apostle Peter, gives us several images of what it means to be a Christian rightly connected to Christ and to each other. Holding onto these images can help us weather the storms of life.

    1 Peter 2:2-10 Who You Are in God’s Eyes Happy Mother’s Day, church! If you are able to join us for our 11:00 Zoom call today (that is, Sunday), mothers, we’d like you to show us a picture of you and your kids, maybe when they were young, if you have one handy. Mothers often are the glue that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Ought To Make Us Uncomfortable Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 9, 2020
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    Over the past month and a half, I guess the best one-word description as to how I have been feeling is “uncomfortable.” Covid 19 has made me feel uncomfortable.

    Introduction Over the past month and a half, I guess the best one-word description as to how I have been feeling is “uncomfortable.” Covid 19 has made me feel uncomfortable. Anne and I enjoyed going out to eat after church, but recently we have been confided to eating in our car. That is not nearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The On-Going Construction Of God's House

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 11, 2020
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    The church of Christ is built of living stones, the communion of saints. That includes you and I.

    May 10, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson 1 Peter 2:2-21 The On-going Construction of God’s House Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house.” As this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Disciple Peter - The Centre Of Devotion – In The Fish Or In The Lord? Part 1 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 14, 2022
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    Part 1 of a study of Peter’s life in the series THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL, deals with his call, his name, his confession and his ultimate decision - the fish or the Lord.

    THE DISCIPLE PETER - THE CENTRE OF DEVOTION – IN THE FISH OR IN THE LORD? PART 1 OF 4 SERIES - THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN'S GOSPEL We enter a 4 message study on the Apostle Peter. There is so much rich teaching in all of this. This is the first message. John 1 v 40 One of the two who heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You've Received Mercy Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023
     | 1,870 views

    as we look into the next portion of Peter’s letter to new believers and followers of Jesus, we will see that we have been given a simply amazing gift, something we did not have before Christ. But now we do – the question will be this, ‘What are doing with the mercy we’ve received?’

    You’ve Received Mercy Part 3 of A study through Peter June 25th 2023 We are in the book of 1 Peter and will be throughout the summer. 1 Peter will lead into…2nd Peter (good guess!) So you know where we’re headed in the weeks ahead. In a spare moment this week (and there were few) I happened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Living Stones--Living In Reference To The Cornerstone Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 4, 2023
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    The Church must always be moving forward into the future, so into the sunrise, with and for Christ.

    Fifth Sunday of Easter 2023 “The cornerstone is an important part of any masonry foundation. It is the first stone that is set in the construction of the foundation and all other stones are set in reference to this stone.” If you haven’t figured out what the cornerstone of the Church is, please ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Our Cornerstone

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 8, 2023
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    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C

    May 7, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 Our Cornerstone Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When the United States Capitol building was in its initial phases of construction, President ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Responding To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 8, 2023
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    Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we respond in a way that facilitates the work of the Holy Spirit, or will we respond in the flesh, pursuing worthy goals in an unworthy manner? Message examines biblical revelation of how to respond.

    Intro Persecution: Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we be prepared and equipped to handle it well? These are questions that naturally arise as we read our text today. It’s found in Matthew 5:10--12: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jesus, The Rock Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023
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    There are many rocks on the earth. Some are solid, some are collections of dust. Some are strong and some are very weak. Many men are not trust worthy but Christ alone to be trusted for your life values.

    1 Peter 2:2-10 -Tested stone Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! You are my witnesses. There is a marble rock range in Jabalpur (India). There are several colors and layers. People make beautiful souvenirs out of it. I ordered one souvenir to make a family tree to present ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Live In The Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 30, 2023
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    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Live Well".

    Series: Live Well [#4] LIVE IN THE CHURCH 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction: I love how the Holy Spirit builds this book of the Bible. We are told to live in hope because of our salvation. We have been born again and therefore it should cause us to live in holiness. The only way we can live our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist