Sermons on 1 Peter 2:9-3:16:

Holy Moments

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 20, 2019

Our lives are laced with “Holy Moments.” The day we gave our lives to Jesus, the time that we received our healing, our ministry calling etc. Let’s look at some “Holy Moments” today.

Introduction: Our lives are laced with “Holy Moments.” The day we gave our lives to Jesus, the time that we received our healing, our ministry calling etc. Let’s look at some “Holy Moments” today. I. PERSONAL EXPERIENCES All of us have our own personal experiences with God. That’s what makes us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21, John 19:30, Matthew 28:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:1-27, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Acts 10:34, 1 Peter 2:24, Luke 4:18-19, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Dead Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 30, 2019

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, you laid the guilt at the table of brotherhood ...

DEAD FAITH by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-26, 1 Peter 2:1-12, Colossians 3:9-10, Colossians 3:8, James 3:13, James 1:21, Genesis 2:22-24, Hebrews 11:1-8, Joshua 2:1-7, Philippians 3:14, Genesis 3:4-20, Joshua 2:1-24, Revelation 17:1-18, Joshua 6:12-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 31, 2019

"The faith once for all entrusted to the saints" is under attack inside and outside of the church. We are called to contend for that faith. What reward is in store for those who do so?

Contending For The Faith Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-3, Jude 1:24-25, Ephesians 2:20, John 8:12, Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Peter 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Hpffj: Helping People Find Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 6, 2020

This week we are talking about “finding Jesus” which is why thus far we have talked about evangelism and witnessing. The verse we are about to read also directs us to helping people “find Jesus.”

HPFFJ: HELPING PEOPLE FIND JESUS 1 PETER 3:15 #HPFFJ THREAD: The purpose of Cincinnati Christian Church is to “Help People Find and Follow Jesus.” ILLUSTRATION 1 (p) Imagine that you were on a chartered boat out in the open ocean and you went fishing with friends. The whole day of fishing was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Example Within Suffering

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 8, 2020

Peter had dealt at length with the life believers were expected to live, even in the midst of trials and suffering. Looking to the greatest example he had, Peter offered a challenge for the church to follow in the path Jesus had set before them.

Our Example within Suffering 1 Peter 2: 21-25 Our text today is a rich passage that deals with much of what Christ endured on our behalf. Peter also speaks of the abundance believers receive through a relationship with Christ. While these truths are universal, and foundational elements of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Harmony In The Home

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 15, 2020

Continuing with his call for submission to the Lord, Peter challenged believers to submit to God's given design for the home. Their submission to honor one another would provide honor unto the Lord.

Harmony in the Home 1 Peter 3: 1-7 Our text today deals with the relationships within the home. On the surface it may appear that Peter has taken a different perspective, but the overall theme he sought to convey in the latter part of chapter two continues. He dealt much with our submission to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Example Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 27, 2020

The world sees us as examples of Christianity. We have Jesus as our example of how we should act.

Opening and Introduction In our lesson tonight, we heard part of a longer passage that’s a discussion on how a wife and husband should treat each other. It’s a message about relationships. This text applies to all of us, married or not. We’re all in some form of relationship with each other… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Using Your Gifts To Serve Others - Part 2

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 1, 2020

Spiritual gifts to serve others. Can you find them out in a "spiritual gifts assessment?" Do you get one or two spiritual gifts and that's it? Or, are you immediately and obediently available to use whatever gift you have received at this very moment to serve others right now?

Using Your Gifts to Serve Others Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 Peter 4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” And our memory refresher verse(s) for today is(are) … 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, Romans 12:1-8, 1 Peter 3:15, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Overcoming Empathy Deficit Disorder

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2019

Our world is becoming a more hate-filled place, where people have less empathy and compassion for others. In contrast to that, the people of God are called to live lives of love, empathy and compassion, because God has loved us and poured His love into our hearts.

A. One day a man was crossing the street to visit his neighbor. 1. As he started to cross the street, a car was bearing down on him, so he stopped and backed up to the curb. 2. The car stopped, so he started to cross, and the car started to move toward him. 3. The man changed direction and went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9, Colossians 3:12-14, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Generation Away From Extinction

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 5, 2019

There's a saying, "Freedom's never free." We live in the freest country in the world, but what do we do with that freedom. As the Church, are we seeking to be a blessing so that through us God can truly bless the USA?

INTRODUCTION: In Lee Greenwood’s signature ultra-patriotic song “God Bless the USA” he says these words: If tomorrow all my things were gone,I'd worked for all my life. And I had to start again,With just my children and my wife. I'd thank my lucky stars,To be livin' here ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12, 2 Chronicles 16:9, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom In America And In Christ

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 8, 2019

What does it mean to be free?

We normally do exegetical/expository messages directly from the Bible; in other words, we do messages directly from a specific Book of the Bible and learn from passages in context. Today we will take a break from the Letter to the Hebrews and do a topical message to celebrate our Freedom in America ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Sees You, Not Only As What You Are, But As What You Are Becoming

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 14, 2019

When Jesus met Simon, he named him "Peter", or "Rock", even though Peter's character at that time was decidedly un-rocklike. But Jesus saw what he would become, just as he sees as, not only as we are but as what we will become in Him.

The first thing we notice in these seven verses is the number of references to stones. Living stones. Precious stones. Corner stones. Stones that are chosen by God but rejected by men. A stone that causes people to stumble and fall. Now, think about that for a moment. Why would that be? Why would ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42, 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Priests (Leviticus)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 15, 2019

Priests serve as intermediaries between God and Israel. Jesus is our High Priest for all time. Yet, we are still the priesthood of believers.

“Priests” (Leviticus) Leviticus 8:1-3, 6-10 OPENING AND INTRODUCTION Last week, we started a journey in Leviticus by looking at offerings and how they were presented to God. Blood is a big part of sacrifices which cleaned Israel from their sins, their guilt, and even offered ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 8:1-10, Genesis 14:19-20, Hebrews 10:1-2, Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 5:5-6, 1 John 2:1-2, John 8:12, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 5:14, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Leadership In The Church And In The Home Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 15, 2019

God has created men and women with equal status and value, but with different roles. God has given the primary role of spiritual leadership in the church and in the home to men. God has very high expectations for the kind of leadership men employ in the home and in the church.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two police officers who responded to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. 1. When they arrived on the scene, they found a father, mother and two children who were all unconscious inside the wrecked car. 2. After the ambulances arrived ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 23:1-7, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15, Ephesians 5:25-31, Colossians 3:19, 1 Peter 3:7, Hebrews 13:4, Deuteronomy 6:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Challenge You To Believe:

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 21, 2019

Nine promises that will bring victory to a believer. It will help one to serve and overcome every mountain in the path of lift. God wants us to walk in the power of His Word.

I CHALLENGE YOU TO BELIEVE: I. THERE IS NO PROBLEM HE CANNOT SOLVE. Romans 8:28 (KJV) And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. A. Every problem is an opportunity to prove God's power. Every day we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, Luke 11:20, Romans 8:31-37, Matthew 7:7-8