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  • W. Alderman avatar

    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

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    His Own Special People Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 10, 2008
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    Peter’s teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care.

    1. As we look back together at CH 1, Peter’s been teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care… 2. He’s also included a few things about our conduct & behavior when times get tough. • Get your mind ready for battle… 1:13 • Obey God not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stones

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 18, 2008
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    The Bible is full of stories about stones. Peter the rock uses the images of stones to teach truths about Jesus and our relationship to him.

    I Peter 2: 2 – 10 Stones Intro: The story is told of a young British soldier during the Revolutionary War who found himself separated from his unit, cold and hungry. He went from door to door begging for food and a warm fire only to be turned away. He searched until he found a large black ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Got Milk?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 20, 2008
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that believers (who sincerely desire to grow spiritually) attend Weekly Bible Study to receive the Milk of God’s Word.

    "GOT Milk?" 1 Peter 2:2-10 (RSV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 20 April 2008 Big Idea: Christians who sincerely desire to grow stronger spiritually should attend Bible Study. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holy Spirit - The People Of Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 3, 2007
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    A look at our relationship with the Holy Spirit.

    Holy Spirit - The People of the 1. The People Of The Holy Spirit So far in our series, we’ve looked at the: * Person of the Holy Spirit * Purpose of the Holy Spirit * Provision of the Holy Spirit Today, we’ll look, in our final session, at the ’People of the Holy Spirit’. 2. Introduction So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Rearview Mirror Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
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    What are you driven by in life? This sermon discusses the purpose of the rear view mirror (referencing the past; and why it is small and the windshield (focusing on the present and the future).

    DRIVEN BY ETERNITY Opener: What are you driven by? 1 Peter 2: 1 So get rid of all malicious behavior and deceit. Don’t just pretend to be good! Be done with hypocrisy and jealousy and backstabbing. 2 You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You And Me In The World

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009
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    God has a view of what he expects his children to be. In His view they are a family of priest sent to represent Him in the world.

    You and Me in the world Last week we talked about vision…We tried to see vision via God’s eyes….Which I believe is not limited by the walls of a building or a membership. A church that does not have a vision that extends past the walls or the church property is held back by man made limits and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Way To Make It Work

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 14, 2009
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    God is trying to take us all to new places in the things of Him, He is trying to get us to listen to His voice and listen to His bid.Through Jesus we have a way to make it work.

    A Way To Make It Work 1 Peter 2:1-10 1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 To whom coming, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Deeper Relationship With Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,451 views

    As living stones we are built into spiritual houses--we grow in our walk with Jesus.

    1 Peter 2:4-6 “Deeper Relationship with Christ” INTRODUCTION We continue to talk about our response to the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a congregation and as individuals. We are doing this by studying our congregation’s mission statement. That statement reads, “Inviting everyone to a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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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
     | 4,258 views

    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

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    Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005
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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

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    Called To Missions Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005
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     | 5,275 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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    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

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    Chosen To Live A Life Of Holiness

    Contributed by Anthony Hebb on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
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    The importance of Holiness to a Christian

    1 PETER 2:4-12 Chosen to live a life of Holiness Before I begin this morning I would just like to let know that the constraints of the noon time clock may not apply this morning. I know that I have been pretty good in the past at beating the clock, but this message is so important to all of us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent Bible