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  • Mark Stepherson avatar

    Was Jesus Married?

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    A response to claims that "evidence" that Jesus was married is “apt to send jolts through the world of biblical scholarship - and beyond.”

    Was Jesus Married? “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.” 1 Timothy 4:7 “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15 Popular characters tend to be used, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Prepared To Give

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,541 views

    The Boy Scouts Motto is ‘Be Prepared’. Peter is saying here that it may as well be ours. Peter is exhorting in this verse God’s people to be prepared to give: 1) An Answer, 2) To Everyone, 3) The Reason & 4) With Gentleness

    Introduction: Last time we talked about Hell – the awful place with motivation to stay out and keep others from too. We seem to be living in a particularly gracious time where God is doing whatever necessary to draw our nation to Him. It is imperative in this scenario that we are prepared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    What Do I Do When I'm Wronged Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008
     | 3,479 views

    1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious.

    1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious. a. Not everything is going the way they would like. b. Really nothing is going the way they would like. c. That’s the first century church, believers living out their faith under severe persecution. d. Daily they could find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hope In You

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 28, 2008
     | 3,761 views

    Hope is the opposite of despair; how can I "sanctify" Christ in my heart so I can defend the Gospel in this despair-filled world?

    but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; 1 Peter 3: 15 (NRSVA) Hope is the opposite of despair. Charles Swindoll tells the story of a missionary who was sitting by her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Suffering For Right And Wrong

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,825 views

    There will be times in our lives when we suffer for doing good deeds, but follow Jesus’ example and continue doing good deeds.

    Text: “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?” (I Peter 3:13). How many people here this morning like to do good deeds? We like to do good deeds because we were raised with that thought in mind. Our parents taught us the difference between good and evil. Our Sunday school ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Hope - "In The Pits"

    Contributed by Dj Castilleja on May 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,500 views

    A sermon about giving hope to the hopeless.

    The last few weeks we have been on the topic of hope. It is my hope today to take in all these little bits on the topic we have been hearing about and compress it all together into a neat little package. The result being why this message of hope is so important to you and me. You do realize that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Great Promises For The Believers

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,840 views

    God has given us great promises to those who will believe Him.

    GOD’S GREAT PROMISES FOR THE BELIEVERS 1 PETER 3:15 Intorduction Hope to get better for the future. God has given us tremendous promises in the Bible available for the believers in Christ. I will only give you some: I. ABUNDANT LIVING - JOHN 10:10 II. SUCCESSFUL LIVING - JER. 29:11 III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    "Will The Real Christianity Please Stand Up?"

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,455 views

    This sermon looks at the misconceptions people have today in regard to Christianity today.

    “Will the real Christianity please stand up?“ Misconceptions Does not matter who you meet these days you can be guaranteed that people will have their own ideas and opinions about Christianity, many of these ideas will be from a sincere belief imbibed from tradition and the culture around them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For The Best Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
     | 4,758 views

    Persecution can and is real. The key is how we approach it. Peter offers 2 lessons of encouragement: We must "Cultivate Christian Love" and "Practice the Lordship of Christ".

    INTRODUCTION Persecution is real for the believer. While it comes in many different ways, it is real – The group we’ve been studying about in 1 Peter suffered this horror in much a different way than we do as Christians today: Dr. M.R. DeHaan put it this way: In the early days of the church. . . , ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Jesus Did For You Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,242 views

    A reflection of what Jesus did for us encourages us to live for Him. Through His suffering,

    INTRODUCTION A. BIBLE INTERPRETATION 1. Much of Bible is Easy to Understand but occasionally we get bumped into confusion. 2. Today is one of those bumps! 3. We may not solve the confusion today, … to get the practical help -- to encourage Christians in difficult days. B. WHAT DID JESUS DO FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Take A Stand For Christ With Your Life! Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,855 views

    Today from this passage Peter will outline five key principles that should characterize our lives as we respond to a hostile world and take a stand for Christ.

    Take a Stand for Christ with your life! 1 Peter 3:13-17 Introduction I read yesterday that there is a theory that has been around for some time now about “How to boil a live frog”. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is heated slowly enough — according ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing Your Hope

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,928 views

    Sharing your hope.

    We’re in the series "From Hurt to Hope." We’ve been gleaning encouragement from what the Apostle Peter said to the Christ followers of the first century who were being persecuted for their faith. We’ve been in 40 DAYS OF HOPE and considering a passage of Scripture every day and doing action ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    God's Goodness Or Your Goodness? Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,604 views

    We usually think of good as excellence, or good as effective purpose. Goodness has become individualized. We evaluate good or evil by evaluating the impact that one person has on other persons. When you and I determine good or evil, we compare imperfect p

    Opening illustration: She thinks that because she made some bad choices in high school that a few actions make her a bad person. To look at her, she’s an all-American girl. She’s pretty, kind to small animals, lives in a nice home, drives a reliable car, and wears sensible shoes. But she thinks she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Harper avatar

    Compassionate Conduct

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,824 views

    To live in harmony we must watch we say to one another. The Lord is watching

    I Peter 3:8-12 September 3, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Compassionate Conduct” Introduction: • How can we live in harmony with one another? • How can we avoid saying the wrong things? • How can we be on our best behavior? I. LIVE IN HARMONY (vs. 8-9) A. Be sympathetic 1. Love as brothers 2. Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Harper avatar

    "Doing God's Will With No Regrets”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
     | 2,522 views

    There is no fear when you do God’s will

    I Peter 3:13-17 September 10, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Doing God’s Will With No Regrets” Introduction: I. NO FEAR (vs. 13-14) A. We should not fear when 1. We are eager to do good 2. We suffer for what is right B. When we suffer for what is right we 1. Are blessed 2. Need not fear what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal