Sermons on 1 Peter 2:11-17:

Should Meeting Jesus Make A Difference In My Life?

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006

The truth of redemption is that we were so changed totally and completely that we have all we need to live as an example of Jesus.

As we drove around Memphis during our Thanksgiving holiday, we realized that we were commenting when we drove by churches how many were struggling. That prompted us to begin a discussion about why isn’t the church stronger? It seems like so many folks are impacted by the world rather than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Great About The True Grace Of God?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 24, 2005

What is so great about grace?

Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12 Title: What’s so great about the true grace of God? Introduction Today we are going to look at two verses, 1 Peter 2:11-12 as we continue in our series on “standing fast in the true grace of God” which is the theme of the book of 1 Peter. (1 Peter 5:12) Let me begin by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Una Razón Para… Someterse - Parte 4 Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Jul 19, 2005

La sumisión Bíblica es no solo someterse por fuera, sino que también por dentro.

Una razón para… Someterse Al regresar a 1 Pedro el día de hoy, Pedro acaba de explicar que los cristianos somos extranjeros en este mundo. Mas sin embargo, ahora Pedro quiere que sus lectores entiendan que aunque su ciudadanía esta en el cielo, de todas formas deben ser buenos ciudadanos aquí en la ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Submissive

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007

A Biblical lesson on how being submissive in heart, mind and spirit can be very liberating.

WE NEED BOUNDARIES! BECAUSE OF OUR SIN NATURE WE DON’T DO WELL TO GO BY ALL THE RULES. IT IS HUMAN NATURE TO WANT THINGS THE WAY WE WANT THEM AND DO THINGS THE WAY WE THINK THINGS SHOULD BE DONE. HUMAN NATURE HAS NEVER BEEN ONE TO PROMOTE RULES AND REGULATIONS. OUR SIN NATURE HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Aliens In A Strange World

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

What makes us different from the world? Are we trying to fit in where we don’t belong? God has made us different, celebrate the difference.

Aliens in a Strange World We live in a culture today that is significantly different than it was 200 years ago. Even 50 years ago it was significantly different. As disciples of Christ, is the church different? Are we as believers, trying to fit in with a culture that is diametrically opposed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

I Will Be A Good Witness Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

Committing to be a good witness not just as a new year approaches, but for life!

I Will Be…A Good Witness Introduction: All across the world people have set all sorts of resolutions for the New Year. People have resolved to be better people and to live better lives and have better habits. What type of year can we expect to have in 2007? A lot of that depends on what we as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Of Submission Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 23, 2007

Our lifestyle, including our attitude and actions toward the government, will either glorify or shame the name of Christ.

Our Identity: We are people who do not BELONG to this world. “Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world…” (v. 11a). “Aliens” = a permanently resident alien (example: a Permanent Resident, formerly known as a Landed Immigrant, in Canada). “Strangers” = a foreigner who is only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out Our Faith Thru Citizenship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007

We are called by God’s Word to be good citizens for God has placed those in authority over us!

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 21, 2007 Date Preached: September 23, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Living Out Our Faith Thru Citizenship! Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 13 Therefore submit yourselves to every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Challenged To Change Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 13, 2007

When we come to Christ, our lives are supposed to be different...we are supposed to be ’changed’ by what has happened in our lives!

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 13, 2007 Date Preached: September 16, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Challenged to Change! Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12 11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Shift - Politics

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Oct 18, 2007

Jesus had his own way, his own politics. We must make a shift away from world influences and be influenced by the ways of Jesus.

When a person in our community found out that this was my eighth year of ministry at this church he told me the following. The first 3 years a pastor is at a church the congregation loves you. The second 3 years a pastor is at the church the congregation puts up with you. The last 3 years a pastor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Title: Proclaiming Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 5, 2007

Christians in America are called by God’s Word to live in such a way that proclaims freedom, freedom from the bondage of the flesh, the lures of the world and from the lies of the devil.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Peter 2:16 Title: Proclaiming Freedom in Christ Theme: Living Responsibly Before Christ and Men Listen as I read 1 Peter 2:16, “Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. The King James Bible translates 1 Peter 2: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Treat Guests

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 11, 2007

Discover principles about the treatment of guests as you examine James’ teachings about partiality.

How should we treat guests? James devotes a section of his book to this subject. In James 2:1-13 James discusses partiality. He compares our treatment of rich guests as opposed to our treatment of poor guests. James condemns the sin of partiality. As we study James’ treatment of partiality we can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Rendering Honor

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 25, 2007

Honor is one of those words that we use regularly put can’t quite put our finger on it when giving an accurate definition of what it is.

Rendering Honor Theme: Honor to whom honor belongs INTRODUCTION A. “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Prov. 14:34 1. The very idea of a nation being exalted brings about the concept of honor. 2. On an individual scale, the one who does what is right is exalted, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The War For Our Soul! Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007

A study in 1st Peter

1 Peter 2:11-12 Suffering from Happiness: The war for our Soul! Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fear God And Love Your Brother Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007

A study in 1st Peter

I. Submission to Civil Authority vss. 13-17 A. The command for submission vs.13a 1. Notice the times in which this command is given. a. Treatment of Christians b. Nero 2. Submit – place yourself under the authority –see Jeremiah 29.4-14 B. The motive for submission vs. 13b 1. For the Lord’s sake. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed