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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Living In Unfairness Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,137 views

    This is the 7th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at remaining faithful in our service to Christ no matter what happens.

    LIVING IN UNFAIRNESS 1 Peter 3:8-22 One of the hardest lessons to learn in life is that life is not always fair. It seems like the harder you try to live like a Christian the more difficulties you face. It also seems like those who could care less about God seem to prosper the most. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Be Intentional #10-Sharing The Good News Of Jesus (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,759 views

    Second message on witnessing - this one focusing on some practical helps.

    Be Intentional #10 – Sharing the Good News (Part 2) 1 Peter 3:15-16 March 30, 2003 Introduction Two weeks ago we looked at the issue of sharing the good news, and we talked about 4 things we need to do on a foundational basis to be effective in telling others about Jesus. The first was that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Fear Of God Causes One To Respond Rather Than React.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,736 views

    May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 3:13-22 Color: White Title: “Fear of God causes one to respond rather than react.”

    May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 3:13-22 Color: White Title: “Fear of God causes one to respond rather than react.” The author is convinced that how a Christian behaves in the face of injustice, especially personal injustice done to that Christian, is so powerful an example that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Prepare For Persecution

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,428 views

    Have you ever noticed how much the Bible teaches about suffering for the cause of Christ? Are you ready to walk with Jesus through the valley of suffering in order to receive a crown of life? Let’s get ready.

    Preparing for Persecution A couple of years ago we had a bad wind storm and afterward, as Jenny and I walked around our block we saw where a huge tree had fallen on top of a neighbor’s van. The van looked like a new one, but it was totaled by the tree. There were lots of other big trees in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    How To Explain The Gospel To A Friend

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 7, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 19,125 views

    This sermon teaches you how to explain the Gospel to a friend.

    How to Explain The Gospel to a Friend 1 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, (NIV) Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Chad Wright avatar

    Living With A Resurrection Heart

    Contributed by Chad Wright on May 11, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,721 views

    This text focuses on the epistle lesson for the sixth Sunday of Easter (ILCW series A). Peter reminds us how powerful the Resurrection is in our own lives.

    Introduction: The human heart is a hard-working marvel. It can keep on beating automatically even if all other nerves were severed. In a 70 year lifetime, it will beat an average of 75 times a minute, forty million times a year - or two-and-a-half billion times. At each beat, the average adult ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    I Object

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,588 views

    Answers for four objections to becoming a Christian - science proves there is no God; all religions are equal; Christians are hypocrites; if God exists and is all powerful, why is there suffering?

    I Object! October 26/27, 2002 Intro: Last week I shared a story about a missed opportunity to share faith – my wife Joanne had been asked a question by a coworker which Joanne later recognized as being a place where she could have shared her faith. So this past week, Joanne took the initiative ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Share A Little Hope

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 15,785 views

    Christians are called to live changed lives, lives that share hope!

    SHARE A LITTLE HOPE I PETER 3: 8-17 SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2002 INTRODUCTION: An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Westacott avatar

    He Exists!

    Contributed by Michael Westacott on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 11,312 views

    This sermon is based on my outline "Is there really a God?" which presents 8 arguments for God’s existence.

    Throughout the centuries mankind has always had some innate sense that there is a divine being. Today, scientists, philosophers and other academics discuss, debate and ponder over his existence. Is there really a God? Today we are going to look at the evidence that God does in fact exist. 1. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Jeff Fradenburgh avatar

    Tearing Down The Walls Between Christians And The World

    Contributed by Jeff Fradenburgh on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,157 views

    For far to long believers have been barriers to unbelievers belonging to Christ. Find out what the barriers are.

    What do you feel are the walls or barriers between Christians and the world? BARRIERS 1. Ungodly character Titus 2:11-12 (NLT) 11For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. 12And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Guy Caley avatar

    I Can Relate Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,324 views

    Peter gives guidelines for relationships with Saints, Sinners & the Savior.

    I Can Relate Text: 1 Peter 3:8-22 Introduction I have different kinds of relationships with different people in my life--and that’s appropriate. Proposition: In the same way as Christians we should relate diferently to different people. Interrogative: This morning as we look at the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Twenty Answers To Common Objections To Becoming A Christian

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,139 views

    Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who ask you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully. Do it with a clear conscience so that when you are falsely accused as evildoers, those who threaten you abusive

    Answers to Common Objections to Becoming a Christian I Pet 3:15,16 - "But in your hearts set Christ as holy (and acknowledge Him) as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who ask you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully. Do it with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jean Morris avatar

    Chosen Of God

    Contributed by Jean Morris on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,944 views

    Paul was chosen by God, yet for the sake of the furtherance of the Gospel he had to suffer many things; he teaches us in the book of Philippians that we should rejoice in sufferings and anxiety, and rejoice in lowly service, with Christ as our pattern.

    December 26, 1999 TRAVELER’S REST CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST CHOSEN OF GOD Paul wrote Philippians while he was imprisoned in Rome. He had visited Philippi on his second missionary journey, this was some time later, and the Church seems to have been well established at the time of this writing. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Boerma avatar

    Apologia

    Contributed by Tom Boerma on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,399 views

    How to give our defense?

    I Pet. 3:15 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Sanctify- set apart, give a special place ready :- prepared, (made) ready always- perpetually, answer- To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Schäve avatar

    God's Three-Step Approach To Handling Life

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,235 views

    When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused.

    God’s Three-Step Approach to Handling Life     When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused: “Turn from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist