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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Living Out Our Faith Thru Submission Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 13, 2007
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    For us to live as Christ has called us to live, submission has to the centerpiece of how we focus on God!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 13, 2007 Date Preached: October 14, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Living Out Our Faith Thru Submission! Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Introduction: Over the past several weeks in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    A Life Of Submission Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 23, 2007
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Of Submission, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 30, 2007
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    We are to react to mistreatment the way Jesus did.

    “Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect [for God], not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. For [the reason for submitting] it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. But how is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Were Like Sheep Going Astray

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 10, 2007
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    Easter 4(A) - We were like sheep going astray BUT our Good Shepherd bore our sins so that we may follow in his steps.

    WE WERE LIKE SHEEP GOING ASTRAY (Outline) April 29, 2007 - EASTER 4 - 1 Peter 2:19-25 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: There are all kinds of voices that we hear calling to us in our lives. There is the voice of human wisdom. Human wisdom likes to say, “My ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The Great Escape – Living In Freedom! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006
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    YOU ARE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL CONDITION. Jesus has done everything necessary for you to live in freedom. Satan, your captor has been totally defeated! It is up to you to live in freedom. #2 in a series of 5

    THE GREAT ESCAPE – Living in Freedom! 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Imagine you and I had a chance to talk. How would you answer this question, “Who are you? How do you perceive yourself?” Would you just give a superficial answer? Would you tell me what you think I want to hear? Or would you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Freedom

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006
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    Independence Day sermon using a Monopoly Board to contrast what we call freedom with what the Bible declares is freedom.

    What makes you feel really free? --Just over 643,000 American soldiers have given their lives in various wars since the birth of our nation in the pursuit and defense of freedom. --Patrick Henry was a famous statesman and orator of colonial Virginia. In 1764 he was elected to the House of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Church That Is Alive

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 24, 2006
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    Truth pertaining to the way that the church should really operate.

    THE CHURCH THAT IS ALIVE Text: I Peter 2:4-17 Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: One of the most profitable studies for the believer is to make a study of the Church. Christ loved the Church, so much so, that He gave His life for it. If the Church is so precious to Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    God Suffered?!

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 15, 2006
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    Is it possible for the Great Creator to suffer? Could He – the Most Delightful Being whom we can savor the unspeakable joy – suffer hardship, pain, or sorrow?

    “For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Submission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    This sermon spells out what our responsibility is to those who govern us.

    Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction: Christians make good citizens. We really do! I believe that if America’s leaders understood that our faith obligates us to this, they would encourage men and women to follow Christ. Permit me to share just a few ways that we bless our country: 1. We pay our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Juan Garcia avatar

    Revelando La Gloria De Dios

    Contributed by Juan Garcia on Dec 6, 2005
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    Tu eres la revelacion de Dios aqui en la tierra.

    Introducción: Por toda la escritura vemos que Dios nos ha creado para la gloria de su nombre. El no creo a Adán y Eva por que estaba solo; No. El se deleita en vernos hacer lo que hemos sido creados a ser, y esto trae gloria y honra a su nombre. El profeta Isaías declaro, “Y diréis en aquel día: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Respect Ii Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006
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    How can we get a hearing in lost society? How can we influence our world for Christ?

    Respect II (1 Peter 2:13-17) 1. What a week: last week’s sermon three thumbs down. 2. Tribune call: a man was fishing….took photo…shadows looked like Jesus; they called me for my comments. 3. Highland Park Christian (?) Church… a catch 22… We are just Highland Park Church, but if I see we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Christ The Strong Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006
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     | 2,605 views

    Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of what it means to be strong.

    Christ The Strong (I Peter 2:18-25) A Father’s Day Top Ten #10 Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials. #9 Shopping is NOT a sport, and no, we are never going to think of it that way. #8 Sunday afternoon = sports. It’s like the full moon or the changing of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Addison avatar

    Should Meeting Jesus Make A Difference In My Life?

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Submitting To Those In Authority Over Us Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 31, 2008
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    How Christians are supposed to live in submission under the God given governing and workplace authorities.

    Since Easter we have been looking at Jesus’ disciple Peter and his first letter. This is a man who walked with Jesus when he was on the earth. He was one of the twelve disciples. His life was transformed by the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ and he became one of the leaders of the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bill Lyle avatar

    Fear God And Love Your Brother Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
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    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed