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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Victory Of The Suffering Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,006 views

    In His victory we are made victorious, even when we suffer unjustly, and for His cause.

    THE VICTORY OF CHRIST’S SUFFERING. 1 Peter 3:13-22. Who will harm us if we do that which is good (1 Peter 3:13)? The question is rhetorical. If God be for us, who can be against us (Romans 8:31)? Yet even if we do seem to suffer for righteousness’ sake (1 Peter 3:14), we have the blessing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Seek Peace Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
     | 11,037 views

    Chapter 3 of First Peter shows how to seek peace, in the home, in the church, and in the world.

    Seek Peace (1 Peter 3) INTRODUCTION: In chapter 2 of First Peter Jesus is given as an example of obedience and submission to God’s will. Then, 1 Peter chapter 3 begins with the phrase, “…in the same way …” The instructions in chapter 3 about husbands and wives ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Who Prays In A Modern Global Society?

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 16, 2014
     | 2,371 views

    Prayer is not for the faint of heart. It requires a well-made up mind to serve the Lord, Jesus Christ.

    Who Prays In A Modern Global Society? By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 16, 2014) “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil” (I Peter 3:12 King James Version, KJV ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    "Apologize" For Jesus

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 25, 2014
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     | 5,070 views

    Apologize for Jesus 1) Describe his help. 2) Declare your hope.

    Has anyone ever had to apologize for you? Maybe it was the time when you put a frog in your teacher’s desk at school. The prank got a few laughs when the frog jumped out causing your teacher to scream, but it also earned you a trip to the principal’s office. That was followed by a call ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Value And Power Of Your Testimony

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 22, 2014
     | 7,457 views

    A brief unpacking of 1 Peter, looking at Peter's encouragement to always be prepared to give an answer for our hope.

    The Value and Power of Your Testimony - 1 Peter 3:15-16 - June 22, 2014 We’ve just heard the testimony of a follower of Jesus Christ. Joanne has shared her heart - what God has done and is doing in her life. And I hope you’ve been encouraged by her words. I hope you have perhaps been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tony Fox avatar

    Peter's Exhortation On Preparing For Suffering Series

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Apr 22, 2016
     | 7,756 views

    Will there come a time in America when Christians' faith will literally be on trial in courts of law? If you doubt it, you're wrong. We are living in the beginning of those times. What should we do? See what Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad.

    Faith on Trial Ready to Answer… April 17, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 3:13-17) Command Baptist Church And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness 'sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Growing Larger Through Outreach (Pt. 3) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2015
     | 4,474 views

    What do we say when it is time to share the gospel with others? This sermon helps us to be prepared when we have an opportunity to give an answer for the hope that we have.

    Introduction: A. Today I’m praying that all of us, Christians, feel like we have some good news to share with others, and that we desperately desire to share it. 1. I like the story told of the little boy who greatly concerned his parents. a. The boy’s parents could not get him to utter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David McNally avatar

    Always Be Prepared

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 28, 2012
     | 6,209 views

    God wants us to be available and to use the gifts, time and talents He has given us to serve Him and grow His church. We do not need a Seminary education or special training, just a willingness to follow His lead.

    Exodus 3:1-14, 4:1-3 and 10-13 1st Peter 3 v.9-17 (esp. v 15) SERMON – Always be prepared to give an answer Every page in the bible contains good advice and that contained in 1st Peter 3 is no exception, and I would like to concentrate on one verse in particular: v.15. People notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Thick Skinned And Tender-Hearted

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 21, 2011
    based on 13 ratings
     | 14,383 views

    This message from my youth ministry days was my attempt to explain the reasons some churches were unfriendly and some individuals were thoughtless with regards to the feelings of others in the church. The text is 1 Peter 3:8-18

    Thick Skinned and Tender-hearted TEXT: I Peter 3:8-18 INTRODUCTION: “I was a stranger in the city. The church sign read, ‘Welcome‘, so I went in. I smiled at the Sunday school children as they rushed to their classes. Neither they nor their parents greeted me. After I sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Get Ready

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 24, 2013
     | 15,037 views

    Get ready: 1. To live in love (vs. 8-9). 2. For bountiful blessings (vs. 9-12). 3. To suffer like our Savior (vs. 13-14). 4. For a testimony that transforms lives (vs. 15-18).

    Get Ready 1 Peter 3:8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 20, 2013 *Much of life is about getting ready: Getting ready for school, getting ready for church, getting ready for a date, getting ready for the big game, and getting ready to take the “big plunge.” *This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Brown avatar

    Suffering For Righteousness In An Imperfect Church (1 Peter 3:8-22) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
     | 8,722 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:8-22

    Suffering for Righteousness in an Imperfect Church Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Why We Believe

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013
     | 3,540 views

    Most Christians believe because their parents did and they have since birth. But what reason can we give to those who are not already convinced?

    Why We Believe What evidence can you present for your faith that Jesus Christ is son of God, lived on earth, died on cross, resurrected, saved us from sin, etc? 1. Eyewitnesses 2 Peter 1:16 1 John 1:1 2. Preaching to eyewitnesses would be silly, if they knew better. Acts 2:22 2:41 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Gamblin avatar

    What Is Our Hope? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Feb 12, 2013
     | 4,200 views

    What is our universal story of hope? It is the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

    For the entire month of January, we are going to focus on this thing called evangelism. Now to me that word is sometime scary and evokes many different emotions. For those of you with the spiritual gift of evangelism, you may get a little excited because this is right up your ally and you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Is My Hope? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Feb 12, 2013
     | 4,114 views

    What is my personal story of hope? Where do I see hope through Christ?

    Last week we talked about the reason that we all have hope. We talked about the fact that God wants us so desperately and so passionately that He would die for us. And he did. And that is our story of hope as the body of Christ. But tonight, I want us to bring that point in a little closer to home. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Is Our Bible Trustworthy? Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
     | 3,757 views

    The fact that we do not have the original autographs of the New Testament manuscripts has led many to deny that the New Testament that we have is reliable. This lesson shares 10 reasons why we can know the Bible is trustworthy.

    The fact that we do not have the original autographs of the New Testament manuscripts has led many to deny that the New Testament that we have is reliable. The phrase, "The Bible's been translated and recopied so many times..." has been one of the more frequent objections that are given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ