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  • Roger Roark avatar

    5 Precious Things

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 21, 2016
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    Looking at 5 things in the bible that are precious .

    FIVE PRECIOUS THINGS........... Today, I want to look at 5 prescious things that are found in the Bible 1. JESUS IS PRECIOUS 1st Peter 2:4-7 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcome To The Priesthood

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016
     | 10,590 views

    A sermon about the priesthood of all believers in Christ.

    It doesn’t take long to figure out that having a title isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. It’s lonely at the top, even though you may have a name plaque that says something before or after your name. Really, it would be easier not to wear a title sometimes: Stinky diapers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Smith avatar

    The Spiritual Priesthood Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Feb 16, 2014
     | 5,923 views

    This lessons examines the nature of the worship of the New Testament priesthood.

    Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Today, we are continuing the series of lessons I began two weeks ago titled “Pleasing Our King”, with specific applications to our worship. In our previous lesson, we discussed who is our King and authority in all things, how He communicates His will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    How God Builds A Church Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 22, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 34,301 views

    God's plan for church growth.

    How God Builds A Church I Peter 2:4-10 A recent study shows that there are 195 million un-churched people in America. This makes America one of the top 4 largest "un-churched" nations in the world. Each year 3,500 churches close their doors forever, while only 1,000 to 1,500 new ones are started ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Church: The People Of God Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,907 views

    THE CHURCH IS A LIVING ORGANISM MADE UP OF BORN AGAIN BELIEVERS.

    THE CHURCH: THE PEOPLE OF GOD 1 PETER 2:4-12 JAN. 20, 2019 LAST WEEK WE STARTED A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE CHURCH. PEOPLE HAVE MANY DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WHAT THE CHURCH IS, AND IT IS MY HOPE THAT AS WE STUDY WHAT THE SCRIPTURES SAY ABOUT THE CHURCH, THAT WE WILL GET A BETTER IDEA OF WHAT WE ARE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    God Sees You, Not Only As What You Are, But As What You Are Becoming

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 14, 2019
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     | 18,891 views

    When Jesus met Simon, he named him "Peter", or "Rock", even though Peter's character at that time was decidedly un-rocklike. But Jesus saw what he would become, just as he sees as, not only as we are but as what we will become in Him.

    The first thing we notice in these seven verses is the number of references to stones. Living stones. Precious stones. Corner stones. Stones that are chosen by God but rejected by men. A stone that causes people to stumble and fall. Now, think about that for a moment. Why would that be? Why would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Living Stone Should Make Me Feel Uncomfortable Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 1, 2020
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     | 5,774 views

    Today, I want to expand on the idea that we are living stones. And the very fact that we are living stones should make us feel uncomfortable.

    INTRODUCTION: Today, we conclude our series on things that should make you feel uncomfortable. We have talked about a church that is preaching God’s Word should make you feel uncomfortable because it ought to be confronting the sin in your life; and that church ought to be challenging you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Invested Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,911 views

    Unrighteous people vote AGAINST the church with their feet and their pocketbooks in order to "get their way." Righteous people should vote FOR their church with their feet and their pocketbooks. How can we do that?

    OPEN: It was Palm Sunday 8-year-old Bobby stay home because of strep throat. When the family returned home carrying palm branches, he asked what they were for. His mother explained "People held them over Jesus' head as he walked by". The boy sighed and said. “Wouldn't you know it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Glow 7– Rock And Role Ministry Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 10, 2019
     | 6,507 views

    Why do people get upset over the mention of the name Jesus or Christian? The reason is found in our text today. Peter explains that for some people Jesus is a stepping stone and to others He is a stumbling stone.

    GLOW – Rock and Role Ministry 1 Peter 2:4-14 If you’ve ever flown on an airplane, you’re familiar w/ the mandatory announcements – sometimes you’ll hear some funny comments – like these actual comments: • Welcome aboard Southwest flight 245. To operate your seat belt, insert the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Small Beginnings Series

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016
     | 7,239 views

    A sermon showing how a church can start small and grow from there.

    Introduction: Look at this picture of these two kids. See the difference in their sizes. It is hard to believe that just two years ago the one on the left was the size of the one on the right. Little by little they grow, so little that it is hardly noticeable from day to day. The day after Hannah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Life Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 2, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,600 views

    The life of the church is founded on Christ, anchored in His Word and marked by His love.

    Hi everyone. Welcome back. Let us take this moment to worship God in spirit and in truth, wherever we are. Let’s prepare our hearts for the Word of God. • We have been looking at the works of the living Christ through the book of Acts. • In Acts 2, Peter preached his first sermon post-Pentecost, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    On Christ, The Solid Rock I Need To Stand

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 6, 2020
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     | 8,706 views

    In changing and uncertain times, we go back to Jesus, the Rock and Foundation of our faith

    5.8.20 1 Peter 2:4–10 4 As you come to him, the Living Stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious, 5 you also, like living stones, are being built as a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, in order to bring spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Who You Are In God’s Eyes

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 7, 2020
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     | 11,086 views

    God, through the Apostle Peter, gives us several images of what it means to be a Christian rightly connected to Christ and to each other. Holding onto these images can help us weather the storms of life.

    1 Peter 2:2-10 Who You Are in God’s Eyes Happy Mother’s Day, church! If you are able to join us for our 11:00 Zoom call today (that is, Sunday), mothers, we’d like you to show us a picture of you and your kids, maybe when they were young, if you have one handy. Mothers often are the glue that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Church Ought To Make Us Uncomfortable Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 9, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,091 views

    Over the past month and a half, I guess the best one-word description as to how I have been feeling is “uncomfortable.” Covid 19 has made me feel uncomfortable.

    Introduction Over the past month and a half, I guess the best one-word description as to how I have been feeling is “uncomfortable.” Covid 19 has made me feel uncomfortable. Anne and I enjoyed going out to eat after church, but recently we have been confided to eating in our car. That is not nearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The On-Going Construction Of God's House

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 11, 2020
     | 2,805 views

    The church of Christ is built of living stones, the communion of saints. That includes you and I.

    May 10, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson 1 Peter 2:2-21 The On-going Construction of God’s House Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house.” As this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran