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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The New Testament Church; Its Baptism Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
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    The who, how, and why of Christian baptism.

    The Church; Its Baptism I Pet. 3:21 INTRO.: Alexander Campbell was a Presbyterian minister from Scotland who immigrated into the United States in 1809. His father, Thomas, had come to the new world two years earlier. Thomas had settled in the area of Washington, Pa. And had begun The Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Descended Into Hell

    Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Feb 17, 2001
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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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    What Saves You Or What Can You Count On? Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
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    A study in 1st Peter

    Introduction Marshall pg. 117 I. The ministry of Jesus: death and life vs. 18 A. “This verse gives on of the Bible’s shortest, simplest, and richest summaries of the meaning of the cross of Jesus Christ.” David Walls B. Mark these four points: 1. Suffering 2. Justice 3. Entrance 4. Death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Life Of Victory Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 20, 2007
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    It’s worth following Jesus—even if it brings mistreatment—because, in the end, there will be victory.

    THE BIG IDEA: It’s worth following Jesus—even if it brings mistreatment—because, in the end, there will be VICTORY. Think about how absurd Christianity sounded back when it was brand new (in the first century): Christians worship a man who was executed as a criminal and who they claim came back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tracing The Rainbow Series

    Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008
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    The conquest of Christ in the face of suffering encourages us in the face of our suffering.

    In nineteenth century Scotland there lived a man with an amazing amount of promise and potential. Everyone around him readily agreed the young man was destined for greatness. Everything seemed to be going well for him and the sky seemed to be the limit for this promising young man gifted for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Suffered Once For You! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008
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    Theme of Peter’s First Letter is STRENGTH THRU SUFFERING.

    1. Theme of Peter’s First Letter is STRENGTH THRU SUFFERING. a. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, he writes to Christians living in some of the most difficult times ever for Christians. b. Not unlike our brothers in Sudan, or China, or Indonesia. c. The price paid for being a Christian is sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hope In You

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 28, 2008
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    Hope is the opposite of despair; how can I "sanctify" Christ in my heart so I can defend the Gospel in this despair-filled world?

    but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; 1 Peter 3: 15 (NRSVA) Hope is the opposite of despair. Charles Swindoll tells the story of a missionary who was sitting by her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Must I Do Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Apr 3, 2006
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    This message is about the importance of baptism and its symbolic references back to Noah and the flood.

    What Must I Do? Video 1981- car robbery in California God is chasing me He wants to save us You must respond to Him God has a plan for how this works 1 Pet. 3:21 Noah was man’s first savior He was a type of Christ Jesus is the ultimate Savior- Jn. 14:6 What must I do? Question asked 3 times ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism In The Teaching Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 6, 2006
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    A message on the teaching of Peter the Apostle on the subject of Christian baptism.

    Baptism in the Teachings of Peter the Apostle I Pet. 3:21 INTRO.: This morning I want to begin a series of sermons on Christian baptism. I call it “A Picture of the Passion.” I base this on Romans 6:3 & 4, where baptism is seen to picture the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and parallels ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Santified In The Lord - Get In The Boat Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 17, 2011
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    Peter’s theme throughout the 1st book is one of suffering. We continue in this difficult passage as a part of the whole. Learn what it is to be Sanctified in the LORD and in the 'same boat'.

    2011.01.16b.Sermon Sanctified in the LORD (part 2) 1 Peter 3:13-22 Peter’s message on suffering and the hope of our faith continues as a theme throughout the first book. This passage is a difficult passage to traverse without keeping in mind this theme. Last time: 1 Peter 3:8-15 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For The Best Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2011
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    In this lesson, we cover the principles for living for Christ, so that we may received the best blessings, even in the worst of persecution.

    Introduction: A. I like this picture – Don’t you know that that car never saw it coming! 1. In some respects life is unpredictable and we need to learn to expect the unexpected. 2. When it comes to the Christian life, there is not much that is unexpected. 3. Jesus tried to prepare us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Bring You To God

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 23, 2012
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    Sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year B

    I Peter 3: 18 – 22 / To Bring You To God Intro: 2 inexperienced hunters went hunting in the woods. The game warden had warning them that they might get lost said that if the got lost to shoot 3 shots in rapid succession. They did get lost. One said to the other, “You’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mysterious Text

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 24, 2012
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    ! Peter 3 is a mysterious text , despite the mysterious-ness of the text there is things we can learn such as what his death removed and his resurrection accomplished.

    The Mysterious text 1 Peter 3:18-22 Today’s Reading alludes to several things The text alludes to Christ Death Christ’s Resurrection Christ’s Ascension, Alludes to Noah, the Ark, and the Flood Text even alludes to Baptism ,This reading also alludes to a mysterious passage Jesus descends to hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Witness Stand

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011
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    Everything we do as Christians witnesses to others who we are and what we believe. We cannot avoid our "witness stand" as Christains.

    THE WITNESS STAND Text: I Peter 3:13 - 22 "A man went out to a river for a time of quiet meditation one morning. During his meditation he noticed that the river was rising as well as a scorpion that was trapped in the roots of a tree. He tried to release the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Blessing Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2011
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    Don’t fear people. Fear Christ and follow Him from grief to glory. Look to Jesus alone to keep your conscience clear even in the midst of your pain. Then you will enjoy the benefit of pain.

    Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free