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  • Danny Williams avatar

    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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    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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    The Rock That Doesn't Roll Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006
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    The Christian has decided to build his life on Christ, the Corner Stone.

    The Rock that Doesn’t Roll (I Peter 2:4-10) 1. "Children’s Letters to God" series, actual authentic letters written by kids to God: "Dear God, I read the Bible. What does ’begat’ mean? Nobody will tell me. Love, Alison." "Dear God, did you mean for the giraffe to look like that or was it an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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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

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    Preserving Our Royal Heritage

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008
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    Show the awesome - the out of this world, heritage of God’s people. I preached this at a church anniversary in the Philippines.

    PRESERVING OUR ROYAL HERITAGE 1 Peter 2:4-25 Sermon Objective: Show the awesome-out-of-this-world heritage God’s people have in order to call them to life of dedication/separation and service. “As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dealing With A Spiritual Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 28, 2008
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    What the world thinks of you is not as important as who the Lord knows you are.

    “DEALING WITH A SPIRITUAL IDENTITY CRISIS” 1 PETER 2:1-11 INRO- 1 PETER 2:1-3 READ PETER IS WRITING UNDER THE ANOINTING OF GOD , HE IS GIVING US DIRECTION FOR OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES HE HAS IN CHAPTER ONE TOLD US AS CHRISTIANS WE NEED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Whatever Happened To Biblical Leadership? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 13, 2009
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    This message compares the biblical plan for leadership with some of the wrong turns we have taken in the area of church leadership.

    Over the years we have managed to lose sight of God’s plan for leadership in the church. In fact we have modeled the leadership structure of the church more after our nation’s government than the Biblical plan. Our leadership strategies have the tendency to look more like corporate America instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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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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    We Are The Temple Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,753 views

    We are God’s Temple in more than one sense, we do what took place at the Temple, and we are participating in building God’s Temple.

    We Are the Temple Part Two in the Temples of the Holy Spirit series (topical) 1. The WWII generation was a special generation, sometimes called "builders." 2. This is the generation that built or purchased our facilities. 3. It began in early 1949, 1954, 1956. 4. After all the sacrifices, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Understanding Your Rights

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 13, 2008
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    Understand that you are given rights through Christ.

    Understanding Your Rights I Peter 2: 2-10 (Contemporary English Version) 2Be like newborn babies who are thirsty for the pure spiritual milk that will help you grow and be saved. 3You have already found out how good the Lord really is. 4Come to Jesus Christ. He is the living stone that people ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Preciousness Of Our Lord

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008
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    Jesus is Precious in His Person, Provision, and Promises.

    I. He is Precious in His Person A. His Precious Name - Stone - One of His names - vs. 4, 6 1. It is a Special Name - No name above it. 2. It is a Saving Name - Ac 4:12 B. His Precious Worth -vs.7 II. He is Precious in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rearview Mirror Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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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
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,432 views

    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