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  • Lindeal Greer avatar

    Building A Church

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
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    The church is people.

    Building a Church The church is people. I Cor 3:9 “For we are laborers together with God; ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s Building.” I Peter 2:5 “ye also as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Lively

    Contributed by Lionel Gruver on Feb 13, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
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    Having the ’Zeal’ for God will produce victories!

    Are You Lively? January 18, 1998 p.m. THEME: 1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. TEXT: Exodus 1:8-21 **19 I. INTRODUCTION A. Definition of Lively 1. Webster’s says: “an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Let Peer Pressure Keep You From...

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
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    DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet.

    DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet. 2:4 "REJECTED BY MEN, BUT CHOICE AND PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF GOD" remember the building analogy INTRODUCTION: We hear a lot about peer pressure - the pressure to conform; to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Living Stone Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
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    Jesus is the Living Stone.

    Living Stone 1 Peter 2:1-12 I. Nourishment A. Get rid of unhealthy things - strip them off like soiled clothes 1. malous 2. deception 3. hypocrisy 4. jealousy 5. backstabbing B. The healthy things 1. Pure spiritual milk a. crave - a natural, instinctive desire b. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The House That Jesus Is Building

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
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    Mission Festival Sermon: Through the power of the Cross and Resurrection, we are invited to be both builders and spiritual stones in the Spiritual Temple being built by God.

    I want to talk with you today about building, because you see, we’re builders. From the time we’re born, we start building. As babies, we spend all our energy and effort building bodies and vocabularies. As young adults, we build our knowledge and our skill. We build relationships with others. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andrew Rogers avatar

    A House Of Stone, Not Of Straw

    Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
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    — 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

    A house of stone not of straw 1 Peter 2:5-10 I. Introduction a. Three little pigs each build a house i. Straw ii. Stick iii. Stone b. Which one held up against the wolf? i. The one made of Stone c. What I hope to do today is paint a picture in your mind of strong house that can withstand the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Romance The Stone! - 1 Peter 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
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    We as Christians should seek to romance the precious stone like we seek to romance the lovers in our lives.

    Romance the Stone! I Peter Chapter 2 Part 2 of series on Peter Thesis: We as Christians should seek to romance the precious stone like we seek to romance the lovers in our lives. Scripture Text: 1 Peter 2:1-25 1Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Una Razón Para… Vivir - Parte 3 Series

    Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,886 views

    ¿Cuál es su propósito en la vida? Esta pregunta parece ser tan simple, mas sin embargo es una pregunta a la cual la mayoría de personas no le tienen una respuesta. Pensamos que los únicos que no tienen propósito en la vida son los jóvenes, pero la mayorí

    Una razón para… vivir ¿Cuál es su propósito en la vida? Esta pregunta parece ser tan simple, mas sin embargo es una pregunta a la cual la mayoría de personas no le tienen una respuesta. Pensamos que los únicos que no tienen propósito en la vida son los jóvenes, pero la mayoría de adultos no tienen ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Planned For God's Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on May 22, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
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    First Sermon of Purpose Driven Life series.

    THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT March 7, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. 1 Peter 2:4-9 “Planned for God’s Pleasure” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme concern, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Spiritual House

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 25, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
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    The church: 1) It’s alive 2) You’ve a place 3)You’re a priest

    God’s spiritual house 1 Peter 2:1-10 WBC 27/6/4am Thought you might appreciate some clips from church service sheets & notice boards: 1. Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Methodist. Come hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa. 3. The sermon this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Rogers avatar

    My Peculiar People

    Contributed by David Rogers on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
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    A sermon on how and why we are called a peculiar people.

    My Peculiar People 1Peter 2:1-25 By Brother David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church This week as I thought about the sermon that God was placing on me for this week He brought to my mind the peculiar people that I have met in my life. I have known people who did not believe in modern technology ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    The Church Jesus Built... Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
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    The Church Jesus Built... I. It has significant stones II. It has regal priests

    Easter 5 I Peter 2:4-10 How long does it take to build a church from scratch? I guess that depends on what our definition of the word “church” is. Maybe you’ve never really thought about it, but we use the word “church” in a lot of different ways. “Church” can be a verb, something we do. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeffrey Kellum avatar

    Living Stones Versus Dead Wood

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
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    Because Christ is the Cornerstone, we are to be living stones that build a spiritual house based on acceptable sacrifices.

    Introduction: 1 Peter 2:4-10 "Psalm 122 - I was glad when they said to me, come to the House of the Lord. Where else in this world can you go to hear such a message of hope; You are chosen, You are special, You are the people of God - Opening Prayer Illustration: I have an interesting item to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    But Nails Hurt! Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
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    Nails were distributed to the congregation, so that they could test: if you wish to endure, you have to endure some pounding. Holes may be punched in you, too. But if you persist, ultimately you will be built up.

    If you really want to grow, it’s going to cost you. If you truly expect to be built up, there will be some pain involved. No growth ever takes place without pain. That’s a law of life. That’s not negotiable. No pain, no gain. No hurt, no growth. No rough edges, no building up. If you truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W F avatar

    Who Do You Think You Are?

    Contributed by W F on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,658 views

    Peter shows us that because of Christ we are all acceptable, capable, valuable and forgivable.

    "Who do you think you are?" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Sometimes I wonder if God is experiencing an identity crisis. (Illustrate from Morgan Freemans line in the movie “Deep Impact” – “Pray to god, whom ever that may be for you.” Morgan Freeman’s god suffered from an identity crisis. I wonder if you suffer ...read more

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