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  • John Williams III avatar

    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

  • Tessie R. Simmons avatar

    What Is Jesus Doing In The Grave

    Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 5, 2011
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    In the graves Jesus preaches.

    Jesus is crucified Friday, on a cross and buried by Joseph of Arimathaea (Matthew 27:57-60; Mark 15:45-46; Luke 23:50-53 and John 19:38). All four Gospel writers agree that it is Joseph of Arimathaea who buries Jesus. We have no doubt that Jesus is in the grave, but what is he doing? Is he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    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

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    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

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Eight "Would Be’s" Of A Not Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 4, 2012
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    What if the tomb wasn’t empty Easter morning?

    Today is Easter, Resurrection Sunday. Today we celebrate the empty tomb, Jesus victory over death, and the promise of eternal life. But what if the story had been different? Look with me at Luke 24:1-3 "But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Our Main Calling Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 1, 2013
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    We are to do good, why, and how can we?

    We continue to learn from the first letter of the Apostle Peter. Through Peter, by the power of the Holy Spirit, God speaks to all Christians including us and those who will follow us. We have the Word of God which is eternal but instructing to impact daily life! So far we have noted that in spite ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Master Of My Heart? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 8, 2013
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    who is really the MASTER in my heart?

    The purpose in gathering together this morning is to worship God, who eternally exists in Three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit! Worship is giving worth to someone or something! As we sing, as we pray, as we study His Word, we are to give worth to the Triune God! Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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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

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Why People Fail As Christians

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 24, 2011
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    Some fail to hang on when they start to church

    WHY PEOPLE FAIL AS CHRISTIANS 1. 1 Peter 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Baptized Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 13, 2012
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    Remember in the midst of your trials who your savior is. Jesus Christ is the victorious Lord. Through his death he broke the bondage of sin; he conquered death itself. Through his resurrection he has subdued the evil powers so that they cannot harm his

    Introduction We are at a passage that remains one the most complicated passages in the Bible to understand. Not just each verse, almost every phrase is ambiguous. Let me give a few examples. Is Peter saying Christ was raised by the Holy Spirit or simply that he was alive in spirit? Does alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Wonderful Savior Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 9, 2013
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    1. We see Jesus’ perfection (vs. 18). 2. We see Jesus’ purpose for suffering (vs. 18). 3. We see Jesus preaching (vs. 18-20). 4. We see Jesus’ power to save (vs. 20-22).

    Our Wonderful Savior Jesus Christ 1 Peter 3:18-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 3, 3013 *Nobody is like Jesus! -- He is our wonderful Savior! *I love the way this old hymn puts it: “O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing His power and His love; Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    # 11~eight~ Bible Number Meanings Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 31, 2011
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    The number EIGHT always means a NEW BEGINNING a NEW ORDER OF THINGS. As the number SEVEN means completion, EIGHT signifies a new beginning; so 8 stands for the NEW in contrast to the old.

    # 11~EIGHT~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 12-31-11 Today Lord be willing we'll bring a few thoughts to do with the number (8). Before we begin let me say that I obtained much of this information from reading behind Brother Ed Vallowe and others. It's my hope and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian B avatar

    Baptism Is Involved In Salvation Series

    Contributed by Brian B on Jul 29, 2009
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    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

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Understanding The Death And Triumph Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
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    This is a great passage on the salvation brought about by the death of Jesus Christ. It is also an interesting passage in that it gives us some glimpse into what Jesus Christ was doing while he was dead, that is, between His crucifixion and resurrection.

    Understanding the Death and Triumph of Christ 1 Peter 3:18-22 Introduction In Mel Gibson’s Movie, “The Passion of Christ” there is an obscure detail in the crucifixion scene that probably goes unnoticed by most people, but it is a detail that says so much. When Jesus is being placed on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harper avatar

    "The Good News”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
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    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