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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Hindrances To Effectual Prayer

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003
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    Prayer is such a vital part of the Christian life that we need to be mindful of some things that are hinderances in our prayer life.

    HINDRANCES TO EFFECTIVE PRAYER "For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." I Peter 3:12 James 5:16 tells us that "the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." Let us consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Faithful Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
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    Discipleship starts with a heart completely devoted to Jesus

    Discipleship. What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus? A clean heart. A surrendered spirit. Fellowship with other believers? What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus? We really dumb down this calling to be a disciple. We could start a discipleship program and teach others to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Boil A Live Frog

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 28, 2005
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    Preparing to celebrate Christ’s coming in a hostile world. Five key principles that should characterize our lives.

    HOW TO BOIL A LIVE FROG 1 Peter 3: 13-17 1. An “urban legend” has been around for a long time that has excellent instructional value for us – even if biologists question the scientific veracity of the experiment. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Do We Love Our Brother? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 15, 2005
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    Do we really love our Brothers in Christ? If we do, it will show!

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE # „X Behave while living in a lost world. „X Submit yourself to the governing authorities. „X Slaves, be submissive to your masters. „X Wives, be submissive to your husbands, lost or saved. „X Husbands, treat your wives as something special, whether they are lost of saved. „X Up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Is Not Always Fair Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 23, 2005
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    Life is not always fair, what are we to do about it?

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2  Over the past few weeks as we have been studying the book of 1 Peter, we have looked at how we are to conduct ourselves among and with various people.  Now, if we follow Peter’s instructions, everything in life will be smooth sailing for us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "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

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Another Day, Another Millennium

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2003
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    If the Lord were to ask what we have done with the last millennium, we would have to report that we never learned peace instead of war or love instead of hate. Our agenda for the new millennium needs to be justice, peace, and mission.

    Here it comes again, the end of another year! How soon it gets here after Christmas! Isn’t it astonishing? Don’t you wish they could throw in another week or two before the end of the year? We need to get over the rush of Christmas before we have to face the year’s end? I know the Post Office ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    Dismiss The Fear Of Sharing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,479 views

    Fear is the biggest boundary to sharing our faith until we realize that fear need not be an issue if we share according to Peters instructions.

    Dismissing the Fear of telling others about Christ. I Peter 3:13-17 I. Dismiss your fear with a strategy to do good works. (v. 13) A. Telling others about Jesus begins with our actions, not our words. 1. This shatters most stereotypes of evangelism. a. IE. Street evangelist: Crazy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Helpful Hints For A Happy Home

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
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    Some truths that will help us build strong family relationships. (Some of this material was borrowed from Sermoncentral sermons)

    Helpful Hints for a Happy Home Pastor Glenn Newton May 23, 2004 1PE 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. 1PE ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Learning To Share Your Faith

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 14, 2006
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    See what Peter has to say about the How’s, the When’s, and the Why’s of sharing your faith.

    1 Peter 3:13-17 Many Christians believe Preaching, Teaching & Church – most important If preaching could change the world– WORLD WOULD BE CHANGED Christianity— Has never had a true impact on the world Too busy attacking, condemning, judging people, rude– I’m so sick of RELIGION— Thank GOD— ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Harmony In The Local Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,439 views

    God’s will for us is not only relevant when we are at peace, but it is also relevant during conflict.

    Harmony in the Local Church (I Peter 3:8-12) 1. When conflict arises, some Christians throw out all or many of the rules. Robert Louis Stevenson wrote, Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde "Stevenson’s man found a trick by which he could change himself into the person of another man, make an actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Intimidated Christian Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    Our three enemies -- the world, the flesh, and the devil – work together to intimidate us, often successfully.

    The Intimidated Christian (I Peter 3:13-17) 1. By ANICK JESDANUN, AP Internet Writer Fri Jul 7, 2006 6:28 PM ET NEW YORK - Some questions even stump Stephen Hawking. The famed British astrophysicist and best-selling author has turned to Yahoo Answers, a new feature in which anyone can pose a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Sanabria avatar

    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Joel Sanabria on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    Learning to let go of situations in life you can’t handle and how to let God take control!

    Why me, God…why am I going through this? Have you ever thought, whispered, or screamed that question? Have you ever thought that God was against you personally? At one time or another, everyone does, even people in the Bible. That is not surprising. What is surprising is God’s answer to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "The Careless Tongue And The Controlled Tongue"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
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    Why is the tongue such an important member that it either hurts or helps people? How can we learn to tame the tongue for good rather than for evil?

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches July 10, 2005 “The Careless Tongue and the Controlled Tongue” I Peter 3:8-15 Introduction: Today’s scripture was written to Christians living in a pagan society where Christianity was being attacked and Christians were persecuted and even put to death ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Good Newsis For Sharing

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,961 views

    God’s plan is for HIs followers to tell others the good news of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses upon I Peter 3:15 to motivate Christians to be prepared to be witnesses for Christ.

    Good News is for Sharing I Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” II Kings 7 Fear strikes at the heart of anyone who goes for ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist