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  • 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

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Aliens And Strangers Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
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    Peter explains how we should live as aliens and strangers in this world

    Aliens and Strangers Text: 1 Peter 2:11-25 Introduction As a member of the US Army serving in Germany, I’m an alien and a transient here, I take my identity and my mission from another place Proposition: As citizens of heaven we are aliens and transients here on earth we also take our identity ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Demastus avatar

    The Answer To America's Problems Series

    Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
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    This is the 2nd sermon in the America Series...

    “The Answers To America’s Problem” Introduction: *A preacher went to call on one of the ladies in his congregation. When he arrived at her house, her front door was open with the screen door closed. Windows were open and the TV was on. He walked up to the door and knocked. “Sister Jones. Sister ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Young avatar

    "Follow Thou Me"

    Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
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    The Master’s Instruction carry with it specific Implications that we must follow

    “FOLLOW THOU ME” John 21:18-22 Introduction: 1. This command was meant primarily to call Peter to another locality. 2. As evidence of this, John followed the two. 3. In later life, Peter gave it spiritual significance a. 1 Peter 2:21-24 4. It is in THAT LIGHT, that we shall consider the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Scott avatar

    You Are Holy Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
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    Through our adoption into God’s family, the Church, by the blood of Jesus Christ, we are set apart as Holy. We have been chosen for His service.

    HOLINESS YOU ARE HOLY, YOU ARE GOD’S PEOPLE I Peter 1:13-21 "Preaching is different from making a speech. It both proclaims the good news and challenges people to live it." Today , we have a wonderful opportunity to explore what God is asking of us. Most of us don’t consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Free To Be Slaves Series

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
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    We have a Christian responsibility to follow the legitimate commands of our leaders and we are obligated to deal honorably with our employers. What this means is that we have to set an example for others to follow.

    Sermon Title: Free To Be Slaves Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:13-20 Ralf HT Bergmann Bethel Christian Church Date: November 12th, 2000 Scripture Introduction: The elections are now over. For some, they are still in the throes of celebration, others are yet licking their wounds in defeat. It does not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Christ's Example Can Empower All Of Us To Endure Injustice.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 18, 2002
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    April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.”

    April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.” Although the author is speaking specifically to Christian slaves in this section, what he says applies to all Christians. More correctly, what applies to all Christians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William Nowak avatar

    Follow His Steps Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,856 views

    Following in the steps of Christ means committing ourselves to the One who judges righteously.

    I Peter 2:18-25 “Follow His Steps” Intro—Today is the day we call Palm Sunday—This is the day that commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem one week before His death on the cross, His burial and His resurrection. In Mark Chapter 11, beginning in verse 7, the Bible tells us that “they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wood avatar

    The Example Of Christ's Suffering

    Contributed by Larry Wood on May 9, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
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    Alliterated Outline of I Peter 2:21b-25

    I. It Was An Undeserved Suffering (21b-22) A. He Was Sinless In His Life (21b-22a) 1. His Suffering Was A Substitutionary One For Us (21b) “...because Christ also suffered for us,...” 2. His Suffering Was A Sample One For Us (21c-21d) a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Of Examples

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
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    You certainly don’t have to look very far to find plenty of bad examples, but the child of God is exhorted to follow after the Best Example.

    THE BEST OF EXAMPLES I Pet.2:21 INTRO. There are 7 instances in the New Testament of specific examples being left by some for the benefit of others. 1. Sodom and Gomorrah - examples of what will happen to those that live ungodly. [2Pet. 2:6, Jude 7] 2. Children of Israel in the wilderness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Journey With God #1

    Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,514 views

    John Bunyan, in his “Pilgrim’s Progress”, has made many people realized that Christianity is not just a religion, it’s more than a religion, it’s a way of life, or maybe in this case I would like to say, it is someone’s journey with God and to God’s heart

    Our Journey With God Psalms 23:1-6 1 Peter 2:21, 25 PROLOGUE John Bunyan, in his “Pilgrim’s Progress”, has made many people realized that Christianity is not just a religion –in fact, it is not- it’s more than a religion, it’s a way of life, or maybe in this case I would like to say, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Lindeal Greer avatar

    The Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
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    Christ suffered for our sins.

    The Cross of Christ Matt 16: 24 “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.” Consider the cross of Christ- The instrument on which he was killed. (Discuss his death) I Peter 2: 19-24 Isiah 53 “dumb as sheep” His death on the cross was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Submission To The Boss

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 83 ratings
     | 8,132 views

    SUBMISSION TO THE BOSS IS : THE ONLY WAY TO GLORIFY GOD THE ONLY ANSWER TO UNFAIR TREATMENT THE ONLY WAY TO FULFILL OUR CALLING TO FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST Theme verse for this section: 2:12 - Commendable Conduct will be further defined as submission in the various realms in which we liv

    SUBMISSION TO THE BOSS IS : THE ONLY WAY TO GLORIFY GOD THE ONLY ANSWER TO UNFAIR TREATMENT THE ONLY WAY TO FULFILL OUR CALLING TO FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST Theme verse for this section: 2:12 - Commendable Conduct will be further defined as submission in the various realms in which we live - ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Awesome At Work

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 4,487 views

    How should Christians act in the workplace? Does God even care about my work?

    August 15, 1999 Awesome At Work “Being Godly Workman”  How are Christians to act and react in the workplace?  Does God really even care about what kind of workman I am?  Is what I do at work really that important to Jesus? God designed us to be awesome at our work. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Christ's Example In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,740 views

    Gaining strength through Christ’s example

    Christ’s Example in Suffering I Peter 2:18-25 Today we will be taking a look at Christ’s example in suffering using the backdrop relationships of servants and masters. Now you may be thinking that we don’t have servant/master relationships these days, but I want you to think in terms of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational