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  • Bill Lobbs avatar

    Learning The Ways Of God

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
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    A study in the need to learn the ways of God.

    Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: A study in the need to learn the ways of God. Text: Isaiah 2:2-3, (KJV) "And it shall come to pass in the last days that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains and shall be exalted above the hills and all nations shall flow ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Are The Church Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Oct 23, 2006
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    A Study in First Peter

    I. The shift seems sudden, but the theme is the same. vss. 4-5 A. A shift from infants to stones vss. 2-3 verses vs. 4 The image changes but the theme is the same B. Notice the language: 1. Living stones vs. 4 (Christ) This is a paradox – stones have no life Adding the word living to this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why I Love The Church Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006
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    describing the church of Jesus Christ

    Why I Love The Church Part 2 March 12, 2000 AM – Danny L. Williams 1 Peter 2:4-8 Peter is saying we are lively stones. the church is full of Rock’s. It is a church full of lively stones. In your bulletin are the notes I encourage you to follow along. Let’s look together, there are four aspects ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why I Love The Church Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006
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     | 2,483 views

    Description of the Church of Jesus Christ

    Why I Love The Church Part 3 March 19, 2000 AM – Danny L. Williams 1 Peter 2:4-8 Thursday evening I took my dog for a walk in a field behind our house. And I like those times when I can get away and just enjoy the air and see the sunset. Not to mention chase my dog and keep demanding for him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Stone Of Building, Stone Of Stumbling" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
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    Sermon 7 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, 2 like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, 3 if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord. 4 And coming to Him as to a living stone which ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Life As A Rock

    Contributed by Clint Davison on Oct 10, 2006
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    Peter’s encouragement to live lives distinct from the world around us to God’s glory.

    Life as a Rock: 1 Peter 2:4-12 A. Did your Mom ever say, “Behave yourself. Remember you’re a _________ and you never know who might see you.”? Mine did. I hated that…because she was right. You just never know who might be watching. Especially now, as a Christian, and even more so as a future ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fellowship Of The Called

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006
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    The partnership of serving God as a holy priesthood.

    THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE CALLED A revival message 1 Peter 2:4-5; 9-12 Sunday, October 23, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL!! Quarterback Sneak - Church members quietly leaving during the invitation. Draw Play - What many children do with the bulletin during worship. Half-time - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Our Purpose For Being

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 22, 2001
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    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
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    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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    Because We Belong To God, Part 2

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 26, 2005
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    Because we belong to God, we should desire spiritual nourishment to grow, we enjoy certain blessings, and we have a holy purpose in life.

    Because We Belong to God Part 2 I Pet. 2:1-10 INTRO.: We want to continue today thinking about certain things a Christian should do and be just because he is a Christian. Last week we spoke of being holy in conduct, living in reverent fear, and loving one another sincerely. There are other very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bislett Effect

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    Christianity is not made up of lone individuals going their own way; rather, Jesus connects us all into one fellowship.

    Bislett Effect April 24, 2005 1 Peter 2:4-10 2441 words 4 Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and 5 like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Derrick Bunnell avatar

    Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
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    The speaker laid out a four part process to effective outreach programs. The first step in the process was to develop an identity. This got me thinking about the identity of the Adventist church and more specifically this church. Identity is much more t

    I met with the pastor this week to discuss the mission and purpose of the church. We discussed many things to help the church grow and to make known to the world that Jesus is coming soon. We mulled over outreach ideas, mission statements, etc. One of the things that stood out in my mind was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Called To Missions Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,288 views

    This sermon focuses on the biblical call for all who trust in Jesus as Lord to be involved in Missions work.

    Call to Missions 1Peter 2:4-12 Intro.: A. One of the things that most people, if not everyone enjoys is Being CALLED: - Being called something special by someone special. - Getting a call with goodnews from a friend or family member. - even in Elementary school getting called when picking ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    We Are Chosen For A Purpose.

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 19,078 views

    Each Christian has been selected by God for a specific ministry purpose. Have you found yours?

    1 Pet 2:1-9 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all guile, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Priesthood Of The Believer

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
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    The Apostle Peter reminds us that in the church age, every born-again believer is a priest in the sight of God, indeed, we are "a holy priesthood".

    THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE BELIEVER "But you will be called the priests of the Lord. You will be spoken of as ministers of our God." Isaiah 61:6. "You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist