Sermons on 1 Peter 2:4-9:

Our Purpose For Being

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 22, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

An Appraisal From God

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Aug 24, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Negligent Now (Pt.2) Series

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001

Specifics of cleansing the temple.

Don’t Be Negligent Now (pt.2) “The Temple Worship Restored – Steps to spiritual restoration” 2Chronicles 29:1-11 & Selected Passages 1 Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah the daughter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-11, 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leadership That Lights Up The World

Contributed by Jeremey Brown on Nov 28, 2001

Taking about becoming a leader for Christ in the darkest places.

1 Peter 2:9-10 I Peter was written around 63-64ad to the churches that were all around middle east the churches where being persecuted by death prison stoning. The purpose of Peters letter was to remind the people that they belong to God that we belong to Him, he loves us and is still there for us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Highest Form Of Faith

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001

Learning to "stand on the Word" can be a hard thing, but when our total confidence is in the Word of God nothing can stop us

Introduction: >Grew up in church since I was 4 >Always heard: Apple of His eye, Chosen people, Blessed and highly favored What does that really mean? 1 Pet 2:9 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Harry Potter And The Living Stone

Contributed by William Groover on Dec 12, 2001

The Harry Potter story is used to draw paralles with the Gospel. PowerPoint slides available by e-mail. "Not Helpful" if you want Anti-Harry!

Harry Potter and the Living Stone Or Don’t Be a Muggle! William A. Groover Jr., Ph.D. NOTE: E-mail me at bill@easthill.net and I will e-mail you the PowerPoint slides I prepared to go with this message. You may also download the Harry Potter fonts at http://www.harrypotterdesktop.s5.com and at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Holy Priesthood Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Peter illustrates our identity in the church as living stones and a holy priesthood

A Holy Priesthood Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction I watched a show where scientists tried to make a smaller model of the great pyramids to learn how the ancients had accomplished the feat. They measured and cut the giant stone which would serve as the guide and cornerstone, as they levered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mature Minister Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2002

Peter says we are a royal priesthood. What does that mean for the average church goer? (this sermon had great effect to prompt members to greater involvement in the church.)

OPENING: On the overhead projection we put up a cartoon showing a crazed man being led away from a church in a straightjacket. On the steps of the church building the preacher comments to another man “I’m going to miss Louis - he volunteered for everything.” COMMENT: As funny as that cartoon is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's People

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 17, 2002

How does God refer to His people?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: GODS PEOPLE “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Chosen Generation

Contributed by Randell Brown on Sep 26, 2001

As christian we are called to be a chosen generation unto them that are lost.

text: IPETER 2:9-10 “ A CHOSEN GENERATION” · In this generation, we are living in it is very perverse and wicked on every corner. No reverence for GOD,country or any one with any type of authority. A generation that wears “no fear” I will do as I please for no one can stop me. You may say what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Sacrifices Acceptable To God

Contributed by Curtis Porche on Feb 7, 2002

Comparing Levitical system of sacrifices to spiritual sacrifices.

JESUS WAS SPEAKING TO THE SAMARITAN WOMAN AT THE WELL WHEN THE TOPIC OF WORSHIP CAME UP. HOW TO WORSHIP GOD IS A QUESTION MANY CHURCHES WRESTLE WITH TODAY. JESUS INTRODUCES SOMETHING NEW TO THE SAMARITAN WOMAN WHEN HE TELLS HER THAT GOD SEEKS THOSE WHO WILL WORSHIP HIM IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5, John 4:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Priesthood Of All Believers (Part 1)

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God has always wanted all his people to be priests.

Thesis: God has always wanted all his people to be priests. Intro.: 1. < Read Exodus 19:1-8 > a. God is ready to make Israel his covenant people. b. God's intent was for Israel to be "a kingdom of priests." 2. That didn't happen--why not? < Read Exodus 20:18-21 > a. Twice we are told: "The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Priesthood Of All Believers (Part 2)

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God wants a kingdom of priests, not just priests in the kingdom.

Thesis: God wants a kingdom of priests, not just priests in the kingdom. Intro.: 1. Tonight we want to return to a text we looked at this AM--Exodus 19. a. God is at Sinai ready to make Israel his covenant people. b. God's intent was for Israel to be "a kingdom of priests." c. Did God get what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Coming To The Living Stone Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002

Christ desires our sanctification individually, but there are also goals for the church corporately--what are they?

I Peter 2:4-10 “Coming to the Living Stone” Intro—Most of you are aware, I’m sure, of the recent scandal involving the bankruptcy of Enron Corporation and the alleged wrongdoing by its highest officials in inflating the apparent profit of the company in order to make money for themselves. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sojourners And Pilgrims Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002

As "sojourners and pilgrims" in this world, how are we to conduct ourselves?

I Peter 2:9-12 “Sojourners and Pilgrims” Intro—It is a fact of life that peoples’ perceptions of events and other people differ...no two witnesses to an event ever see exactly the same thing in the same way, because not only do their views of the event differ, but also the amount of attention they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist