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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Fear Of God Causes One To Respond Rather Than React.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
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    May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 3:13-22 Color: White Title: “Fear of God causes one to respond rather than react.”

    May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 3:13-22 Color: White Title: “Fear of God causes one to respond rather than react.” The author is convinced that how a Christian behaves in the face of injustice, especially personal injustice done to that Christian, is so powerful an example that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chad Wright avatar

    Living With A Resurrection Heart

    Contributed by Chad Wright on May 11, 2002
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    This text focuses on the epistle lesson for the sixth Sunday of Easter (ILCW series A). Peter reminds us how powerful the Resurrection is in our own lives.

    Introduction: The human heart is a hard-working marvel. It can keep on beating automatically even if all other nerves were severed. In a 70 year lifetime, it will beat an average of 75 times a minute, forty million times a year - or two-and-a-half billion times. At each beat, the average adult ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Kersten avatar

    Is Baptism Necessary?

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002
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    We are faced with many questions regarding baptism, especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way. What are we to make of these things?

    We are faced with many questions regarding baptism. Especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way (i.e. – sprinkled as a baby or adult). With that said, let me do my best to answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Power Of Trust - 3:16 And Us Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
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    There is a temptation to protect ourselves against vicious people by stooping to their level. But there are serious reasons why we shouldn’t do that. Do you know what they are?

    OPEN: Little Johnny was walking down the beach, and he spied a matronly woman sitting under a beach umbrella on the sand. He walked up to her and asked, "Are you a Christian?" "Yes." she replied. "Do you read your Bible every day?" She nodded her head, "Yes." "Do you pray often?" Little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Share The Hope"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
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    A sermon on sharing Christ with others with respect and gentleness.

    “Share The Hope” 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 By: Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In the Gospel Lesson for this morning that Jerry read earlier Jesus, knowing that He will soon leave this world and return to the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Assurance Of Triumph

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    CHRIST'S DEATH (THE ULTIMATE SUFFERING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIVING FOR ETERNITY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMENDABLE CONDUCT) FULFILLED THE WILL OF GOD AND HIS RESURRECTION SECURED VINDICATION AND VICTORY I.

    CHRIST'S DEATH (THE ULTIMATE SUFFERING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIVING FOR ETERNITY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMENDABLE CONDUCT) FULFILLED THE WILL OF GOD AND HIS RESURRECTION SECURED VINDICATION AND VICTORY I. CHRIST'S DEATH FULFILLED THE WILL OF GOD (:18) A. His Righteousness -- The Paradox of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    By Submitting Series

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,752 views

    Facing life by submitting to God, authorities, wives and spouses

    Sermon: Surviving the Drought by Being Submissive I Peter 3:8-12 September 22, 2002 I. Introduction A. Weather Report B. But it takes more to survive a drought then a few days of rain. It takes perseverance and change, lifestyle changes. We don’t know how long this drought is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Living In Unfairness Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
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    This is the 7th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at remaining faithful in our service to Christ no matter what happens.

    LIVING IN UNFAIRNESS 1 Peter 3:8-22 One of the hardest lessons to learn in life is that life is not always fair. It seems like the harder you try to live like a Christian the more difficulties you face. It also seems like those who could care less about God seem to prosper the most. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Good Conscience

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 7, 2002
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    Baptism is the Pledge of a Good Conscience toward God!

    BAPTISM SERVICE APRIL 7, 2002 PM SERVICE GOOD CONSCIENCE I PETER 3: 13-22 INTRODUCTION: THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO ACHIEVE HAPPINESS ON THIS TERRESTRIAL BALL. AND THAT IS TO HAVE EITHER A CLEAR CONSCIENCE OR NONE AT ALL. --Ogden Nash. Oswald Chamber of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST states: Always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bracewell avatar

    He Descended Into Hell

    Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Feb 17, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
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    In the Creed there is the statement "He descended into Hell", omitted by many fundamental church congregations: why?!

    “He Descended into hell” Thomas F. Bracewell, OSL Following His crucifixion Christ physical body lay sealed in a tomb for three days. Where did His Spirit go during that period of time? According to St. Peter, “Christ died for sins once and for all, the righteous for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Andrew Schroer avatar

    Testifiquemos A La Esperanza Que Tenemos

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
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    Por la resurrección de Jesucristo tenemos una esperanza segura, y por lo tanto, que lo compartamos por medio de nuestras acciones y palabras.

    Había una vez un hombre que se llamaba Pepe, y bueno, Pepe era como tú y yo, o sea, un hombre normal. Tenía cuatro hijos y una hija y trabajaba en una fábrica haciendo partes para carros. Y, bueno, Pepe era muy simpático y se llevaba muy bien con sus compañeros en el trabajo. Siempre estaba ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Suffering For Doing Good Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,427 views

    Suffering for the sake of righteousness.

    Suffering For Doing Good 1 Peter 3:8-22 Today we will be looking at suffering for doing good. As we continue our series of sermons on 1 Peter we will look at how to endure unjust suffering. We are first of all exhorted to be of one mind. As the body of Christ we should all conform to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Holdcroft avatar

    Baptism

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 20,796 views

    This is a short gospel message preached at a baptisimal service, using the account of Noah as symbol of baptism.

    Baptism There are many misconceptions about God, many people just thinking that He is just an old man on a cloud. People can see Him as a person to cry out to only when desperate, to use as a swear word when angry or upset, and as somebody to blame when things go wrong. Many have a much clearer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian B avatar

    Baptism Is Involved In Salvation Series

    Contributed by Brian B on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,950 views

    Reworked in April 2024 A Church of Christ/Christian Church perspective on why Baptism is "normative" in New Covenant Salvation

    To sermon central members…… I would like to a couple of my fellow ministers for their teaching and counsel. Although this message is in no way intended to speak for them, I would like to note that some of their thoughts have heavily influenced what I have said below. ? Slide #1 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Harper avatar

    "The Good News”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
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     | 2,378 views

    The death of Christ is the reason that we can declare the “gospel” that will culminate in our Resurrection.

    I Peter 3:18-22 September 17, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “The Good News” Introduction: I. (vs. 18) The Death of Christ A. Christ died for our sins once and for all B. Christ the righteous died for the unrighteous C. Christ died to bring us to God 1. Christ was put to death in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal