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  • Kurt Heisey avatar

    1 Peter 1:2-12

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
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    From 1 Peter Series: What were some of the issues in Peter’s heart he had to overcome in order to be used by God in fulness?

    1 Peter 1:2-12 VCC July 26, 1998 Introduction Written by Peter Acts 4:13, described as unlearned and ignorant men This means that they did not go through formal religious training, NOT professional religious leaders He had simply been with Jesus for 3 years He simply had been baptised in the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Built Up A Spiritual House

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 415 ratings
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    The church is compared to a house, and we are the individual building blocks.

    Introduction: This morning, I want to talk about a church building. Not the physical building that surrounds us here which is composed of wood and stone, but the building of God, the church of our Lord that is composed of living stones. The New Testament uses a number of different descriptive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning To Trust God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
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    There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God: when things are going badly, and when things are going well. Here’s how to develop a strong trust in God.

    (Note: The title of this message comes from Rick Warren; however, the content is original) There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God. One is when things are going badly. And the other is when things are going well. The author of Proverbs understood this fact of human nature, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harry Potter Or The Stone?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 1,877 views

    This outline is based on a sermon by Sermon Central Contributor William Groover on Harry Potter. I have added video clip suggestions and presented the message in more of a "life-changing" format, with Biblical passages to reinforce each point.

    Harry Potter or the Stone? (Don’t Be a Muggle!) [Expanded powerpoint available based on this outline: don_hawks@hotmail.com] Welcome to the living Stone, the source of life. The workmen took one look and threw it out; God set it in the place of honor. Present yourselves as building stones for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Mission Of The Lord's Church

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,369 views

    This is a study of the Ministries of the Church of Christ in this world. Each congregation needs to examine its work to ensure that it is fulfilling God’s glorious purpose.

    In Matthew 16:18, Jesus emphatically stated that He would build His "Church and the gates of Hades would not overpower it." Indeed, following His resurrection and ascension, we find His establishing the Church on Pentecost in ACTS 2. Throughout the remainder of the Book of ACTS, we see it "having ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Smith avatar

    Three Ways To Grow In Your Relationship With Christ

    Contributed by Matthew Smith on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 16,536 views

    This expository message will help Christians better understand how they can grow in Christ.

    Introduction: In our text today Peter is writing to Christians and is giving them 3 ways that they can grow in their relationship with Christ. Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 "Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Holy Priesthood Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,857 views

    Peter illustrates our identity in the church as living stones and a holy priesthood

    A Holy Priesthood Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction I watched a show where scientists tried to make a smaller model of the great pyramids to learn how the ancients had accomplished the feat. They measured and cut the giant stone which would serve as the guide and cornerstone, as they levered ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Mature Minister Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 21,928 views

    Peter says we are a royal priesthood. What does that mean for the average church goer? (this sermon had great effect to prompt members to greater involvement in the church.)

    OPENING: On the overhead projection we put up a cartoon showing a crazed man being led away from a church in a straightjacket. On the steps of the church building the preacher comments to another man “I’m going to miss Louis - he volunteered for everything.” COMMENT: As funny as that cartoon is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
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    There are several characteristics that every Christian should possess. Reveiwing these will help us to examine ourselves, and be in a better position to help the erring.

    The Characteristics Of A Christian A Question Of Judgment Introduction 1. What characterizes a disciple of Jesus? I ask this question because I believe there are some people who are “confused” about this! 2. In this lesson I will share my concerns and remind us of what ought to characterize a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guidelines For Follow-Up

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,253 views

    Guidelines for Follow-Up of New Believers

    Keys to Effective Follow-Up 1. Ask the Lord to help you make a friend out of the new believer. It is vital to help new converts to gain encouragement, love and trusting relationships with Christian friends. Trust the Lord to help you involve the new believer in a small group fellowship of other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Sacrifices Acceptable To God

    Contributed by Curtis Porche on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,157 views

    Comparing Levitical system of sacrifices to spiritual sacrifices.

    JESUS WAS SPEAKING TO THE SAMARITAN WOMAN AT THE WELL WHEN THE TOPIC OF WORSHIP CAME UP. HOW TO WORSHIP GOD IS A QUESTION MANY CHURCHES WRESTLE WITH TODAY. JESUS INTRODUCES SOMETHING NEW TO THE SAMARITAN WOMAN WHEN HE TELLS HER THAT GOD SEEKS THOSE WHO WILL WORSHIP HIM IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alton Coleman avatar

    Our Purpose For Being

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 22, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    God has a plan for your life. Do you know what it is?

    Our Purpose For Being Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10 Text: 1 Peter 2:9 1 Peter 2:9 - “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 marvelous light:” ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    An Appraisal From God

    Contributed by Dan Bentz on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 9,730 views

    A Realistic Understanding of Who We Are

    An Appraisal From God 1 Peter 2:4 - 10 Introduction – You know America is a wonderful place. One of the things I like best is that we are not afraid to laugh at ourselves. And there are plenty of things to laugh at these days.  We are probably the only people on earth who spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing The Soil Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,131 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Stumble Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,494 views

    Peter knew what it was like to stumble and fall He also knew what it was like to receive the grace of God after having falling

    1 Peter 2:4-12 VCC August 30, 1998 Don’t Stumble 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational