Sermons on 1 Peter 3:13-18:

Daniel 3: Conquering Insecurity Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

1) Play to the right audience (God), 2) Trust God for lasting security, 3) Commit to what is right. Neb is insecure, while Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego are secure in God!

CONQUERING INSECURITY—Daniel 3 I wonder how many of us here this morning struggle with insecurity. Maybe you don’t feel good enough—attractive, competent, successful enough. Maybe you don’t feel that your opinions are valued—you are not respected, or you don’t have a lot of influence. Maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30, 1 Peter 3:14-15, Luke 12:11-12, Hebrews 13:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Winning The Lost Of This Generation Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 23, 2019

Millennials and Gen-Xers are the largest generation the world has ever known. Only 28% view Church as valuable enough to attend every week. Let's Change That!!!

1 Chronicles 12:32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment. John 4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35, Luke 14:12-24, 1 Peter 3:15-16, Titus 2:3-5, Titus 2:2, Titus 2:6-8, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 1 - Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 10, 2019

The Christian faith holds the answers to questions people have about life's meaning. If we hold this to be the truth, then the burden is on us to understand our faith, have meaningful conversations with those who do not, and defend our faith with those who have questions.

It’s a strange thing: the book has never been so accessible. According to Guinness Book of Records, L. Ron Hubbard’s writings of Scientology have been translated into 65 languages; the Koran is supposed to be read in Arabic, so it hasn’t been translated as much; the Book of Mormon is in about 100 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16, Isaiah 8:12-13, Hebrews 11:1, John 17:3, Philippians 3:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Affirmations - Sermon Vi: Belief In Jesus' Death And Resurrection Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To truly believe that Jesus died for our sins . . . that He was buried . . . that God raised Him victoriously from the dead, and to confess that "Jesus is Lord" is to be saved and to serve Him as Lord now and forevermore.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: John 3:15-16, 1 Peter 3:18, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 10:9

Mirroring/Emulating Jesus-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2020

1 of ? Peter calls his audience to mirror/reflect/emulate Christ Jesus. God’s people will strive to intentionally mirror/reflect Christ Jesus. But What of Christ Jesus are God’s people to reflect/mirror? Mirroring Jesus reflects...


MIRRORING/Emulating JESUS-I—1Peter 3:18--4:6 Attention: Every day, just before I leave for work, I put certain things in my pockets as I get ready to leave the house—2 to 3 sets of keys, a comb, a pocketknife, a phone, etc. Hershey(our largest dog) often follows me into the bedroom, lies on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22, 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Using Your Gifts To Serve Others - Part 2

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 1, 2020

Spiritual gifts to serve others. Can you find them out in a "spiritual gifts assessment?" Do you get one or two spiritual gifts and that's it? Or, are you immediately and obediently available to use whatever gift you have received at this very moment to serve others right now?

Using Your Gifts to Serve Others Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 Peter 4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” And our memory refresher verse(s) for today is(are) … 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, Romans 12:1-8, 1 Peter 3:15, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Iv: 5 R's For The Remaining Days Of Our Lives Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In times when being a Christian is frowned upon by many, Christians have a hope so sure that, despite the frowns, we will spend our remaining days on a high note of reverence for God and readiness for His final victory in Christ.

5 R’s for the Remaining Days of Our Lives When my son and I attended a Braves game at Turner Field, he asked me how it feels to be 80 years of age. “No different than it felt at 70, but, if and when I get to 90 the Lord willing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17, 1 Peter 4:1-2

Walking In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 1, 2020

A powerful "Jesus Only" lifestyle is characterized by our behavior, our prayer and our speech. Paul concludes Colossians with this emphatic reminder.

Walk In Wisdom  To hear the sermon, please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2238320 Intro: • Holiday stress. • Good timing as we finish Colossians today. • Paul’s practical advice on a “Jesus-only” lifestyle in terms of how we deal with the world around us. Pray ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stephen Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 11, 2020

If you take away anything from Stephen’s message today, it should be this: Jesus is all you need. Say it with me: “Jesus is all I need.” Say it again: “Jesus is all I need!”

If you saw Stephen on the streets of Jerusalem or in the market, he probably wouldn’t seem very different from you or me. A good man … a good neighbor … a good friend … a hard worker … always ready to help. Maybe a good husband … we don’t know if he was married or not. Lately he had been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, Matthew 10:16-20, 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 18:20, Acts 7:9-19, Acts 7:27, Acts 7:49-52, Acts 7:54-56, Acts 7:59-60, Acts 8:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

1 John 1:1-4 - Know Jesus, Proclaim Jesus, Make Our Joy Complete! Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 8, 2019

The apostle John had a certain way of hammering his points home in the opening verses of his letters. What points were so important to John that he had to repeatedly emphasize them in these opening verses of this letter?

1 John 1:1-4 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 John 1:1-4, Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

We Are Called!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2019

A beginning of the year series about being called to serve.

We Are Called for Mission Matthew 9:9-14 January 13, 2019 Not in his worst nightmares could he have ever envisioned that he would end up here. If you could go back in time and make different decisions he would do it in a second. His parents had turned their back on him. His friends were no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Galatians 1:10, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Religions, Aren't They All The Same Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 6, 2019

In this message we will attempt to help answer the question whether or not all religions are the same.

Religions: Aren’t They All The Same Ephesians 2:11-21 I’d like to ask you a few questions as we begin our time together today… They are real easy questions to answer. OKAY – here we go. • Is every soft drink the same? • Is every french fry the same? • Is all music the same? • Is all fried ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, 1 Peter 3:15, Ephesians 2:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Superior Value Of A Sanctified Heart-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 9, 2019

3 of ? Peter causes his audience to examine the superior value of a sanctified heart. But HOW is the superior value of a sanctified heart evaluated/measured/determined? The (superior)value of a sanctified heart is evaluated thru...

The SUPERIOR VALUE Of A SANCTIFIED HEART-III—1Peter 3:13-17 Attention: Mistaken Mugger: When a would-be thief saw 26-year-old Polyana Viana waiting for a taxi on Saturday outside her Rio de Janeiro apartment, he apparently concluded she was easy prey. He asked her what time it was, she reportedly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Christ - A Foundational Truth

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 12, 2020

Today we will focus on the main fundamental truth of the Christian Faith. – Christ is Risen!

INTRODUCTION • "Easter Sunday" is mentioned only one time in the Bible – cf. Acts 12:4 o What we generally refer to as Easter is mentioned elsewhere in the Bible as “Passover.” o Children wake up in delight as they find “Easter Baskets” beside their beds. o Some call it a pagan holiday. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:4, 1 Corinthians 15:14-19, Acts 2:32, Acts 10:39-41, Romans 4:13-24, Matthew 26:26-29, Romans 8:33-34, Colossians 2:6-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Romans 8:12-15, 1 Peter 1:3, Romans 14:8-9, Ephesians 1:15-23, Ephesians 1:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Divine Appointments

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 12, 2020

Take advantage of every opportunity to turn it into a divine appointment.

Divine Appointments February 23, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Take advantage of every opportunity to turn it into a divine appointment. Focus Passage: Acts 8:26-39 Supplemental Passage: but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist