Sermons on 1 Peter 2:9-9:12:

Transformed By Truth: How To Be Holy In The 21st Century 1 Peter 1:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024

"How to Be Holy in the 21st Century." - a topic that is as challenging as it is essential - our foundational Scripture comes from 1 Peter 1:15-16, where the Apostle Peter calls us to a life of holiness.

Transformed by Truth: How to Be Holy in the 21st Century Introduction: Today, we will explore a topic that is as challenging as it is essential: "How to Be Holy in the 21st Century." Our foundational Scripture comes from 1 Peter 1:15-16, where the Apostle Peter calls us to a life of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 11:44, John 14:15, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thoughts In 2 Peter 1:1-3 – Number 5 - Grace And Peace Be Multiplied To You Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 5, 2026

The opening of Peter’s second letter introduces grace and peace. Here we explore both those and their operation in a Christian’s life. And it is multiplied! Materialism destroys peace. The deeper the forgiveness, the greater is the appreciation of the grace of God. God’s peace is contentment.

THOUGHTS IN 2 PETER 1:1-3 – Number 5 - GRACE AND PEACE BE MULTIPLIED TO YOU [1]. THE INTRODUCTION What does one place in the introduction to a letter? I suppose that depends on how familiar you are to your readers, and what previous information has been imparted to them. We shall now see what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-2, Hebrews 1:1-2, 2 Peter 1:1, 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Peter 1:2, 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 2 John 1:3, Ezra 9:8, Isaiah 57:17-21, Luke 8:34-36, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Timothy 6:6, 1 Timothy 6:8, Philippians 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gone Fishing!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 15, 2018

Gone Fishing - John chapter 21 verses 1-21 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Night of Defeat (vs 1-3). (2). A Morning of Decision (vs 4-17). (3). A Day of Dedication (vs 18-25). (4). A Lifetime to Serve (vs 20-25). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Explaining marriage to his four-year-old girl; • The dad thought he was doing a good job. • Bute she was as ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

The Apostle Peter’s 2nd Sermon, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 17th Sermon--The Promises, The Prophets, and The Persecutions.

The Apostle Peter’s 2nd Sermon, pt. 3 Acts 3:22-4:4 Last week, the promises: v. 19 Repent, and your sins will be blotted out, and the times of refreshing will come…God’s kingdom/Millennium. Gov’t purified/war and bloodshed past/peace/ecology/infirmities gone/poverty/masses worship God! That’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Is A Test

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 27, 2023

Simon Peter shares with his house churches how they can not only endure tests and trials but that in God's hands those tests and trials can lead to a more victorious life.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9; Hebrews 11:32-39 Title: This is a Test Tests and trials are a part of life – Simon Peter shares with us how to deal with those tests. INTRO: How many of you remember that interruption/message of the Test of the Emergency Broadcast System. Suddenly, you would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9, Hebrews 11:32-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Can We Rejoice? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 13, 2015

Peter's declaration to the church to live joyfully is not a casual statement, but a COMMAND for us to take hold of! We can rejoice even in the bad times because something better is coming! Do we believe it? That is our challenge today!

Why can we rejoice? 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 2 1 Peter 1:1-12 Introduction - His name, Cephas, in the Syriac language, means “rock” -- One of the original 12 apostles (walked on water) -- Was at the Transfiguration of Jesus - Became a leader of the apostles in the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Peter's Life 2: Peter Walks On Water

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2008

Jesus leads us to face storms to strengthen our faith.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 2: Peter Walks on Water January 20, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 14:22-33 “Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Stranger And Aliens Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Peter was challenged to leave all and follow Jesus and had a deep burning knowledge of what it meant to be a stranger and alien in this world

1 Peter: Peter: strangers VCC July 19, 1998 1 Peter 1:1, Stranger and aliens Peter was willing to leave all Mark 1:18--willing to obey He had left his home to see John the Baptist--he had a hunger Mt. 19:27, We left everything to follow you Interesting to note the friends that Peter chose...those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27, 1 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handling Life's Struggles Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Life has tremendous pressures and trials, yet Peter had learned how to respond to release God’s power in his trials.

1 Peter 1:10-25 VCC August 9, 1998 Handling Life’s Struggles Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) Many go through life’s struggles relying on their own power, their own resources, their own strength, but God has not designed us to go through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-25, John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing The Soil Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

There are things that hinder the soil of our heart from being truly fruitful, and things that help our soil to be fertile, let’s have good soil!

1 Peter 2:1-3 VCC August 16, 1998 Preparing the Soil Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) He has exhorted the Christians to personal holiness in chapter 1 After encouraging personal holiness, he commanded them to have sincere love for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, Matthew 13:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Considered Alien-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 11, 2014

1 of 2. Peter addressed his circular letter to those who were considered as aliens in the world. But why are these considered as alien? Christians are considered alien by...

CONSIDERED ALIEN-I—1Peter 1:1-2 ALIEN ENOUGH? Attention: In 1947, someone found some unidentifiable ‘wreckage’ debris in Roswell, NM. The wreckage was transported to a military installation near the southwestern border of Nevada currently known as Area 51. The military locked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Peter: A Case Study On Backsliding Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Through Peter’s story, we will examine the causes of backsliding, the dangers it poses, and the pathway to restoration. His journey teaches us that anyone can fall but also that God’s mercy is available for restoration.

PETER: A CASE STUDY ON BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 22:54-62 Supporting Texts: Matthew 26:31-35, John 21:15-17, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Hebrews 10:38, 2 Peter 3:17 INTRODUCTION Backsliding is a spiritual decline where a believer moves away from their faith, devotion, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Matthew 26:31-35, John 21:15-17, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Hebrews 10:38, 2 Peter 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death And New Hope Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 25, 2025

Dorcas was a beloved member of the Christian community in Joppa, she was full of good works and charitable deeds. She was a deaconess of the Church. She was a qualified widow as set forth by St Paul (1 Timothy 5:10).

Acts 9:36-42 Death and Resurrection of Dorcas   Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love Endures Forever!   Joppa: Joppa was a seaport town situated on the Mediterranean, in the tribe of Dan, about 30 miles south of Caesarea, and 45 northwest of Jerusalem. A seaport of Palestine. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Methodist

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1peter Part 19" The Heart Of A Shepherd" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 4, 2018

part 19 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 19 “The heart of a shepherd” It seems like months since we last looked at the great book of 1 Peter As many of you know we are preaching though this book Verse by verse Learning to apply Peter’s words to our hearts bit by bit I need to remind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 20 " A Shepherds Care" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 4, 2018

part 20 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 20 “A Shepherds Care” Today we are continuing our ongoing study of the book of 1 Peter Peter as we know was one of Jesus’ chosen Apostles In his early walk he was quite frankly a knot head But as we have seen I n this study he have developed into a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Baptist