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  • John Dobbs avatar

    Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 7,301 views

    There is opposition on every journey of faith, and it seems impassable.

    DON’T BE SURPRISED! 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction: 1. There is opposition on every journey of faith. It is enough to cause many to become discouraged and quit. It is enough to give pause to everyone – is it worth it? It is enough to seem impassable. It is enough to be classified as a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beautiful Letdown

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,994 views

    In our text today – Peter as he continues to talk to believers (who were undergoing some serious; trails, hardships, suffering and letdowns…) Is going to try to get them to see these letdowns from a different perspective. (Living God’s Way - 8)

    The Beautiful Letdown Living God’s Way – part 8 1 Peter 4:12-19 One day – a tough, strong fisherman leaned up against a wall, grabbed a pen, a piece of paper and guided by the Holy Spirit, wrote the words that we as a church 2,000 years later have been studying – for 8 weeks now FRIENDS – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    Spiritual Characteristics Of The Last Day's Church

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
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    BASED ON 1 PETER 4:7-16, WHAT CHARACTERISTICS SHOULD MARK THE CHURCH IN THE LAST DAYS?

    SPIRITUAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LAST DAYS CHURCH 1 PETER 4:7-16 & REVELATION 3:7-22 I. LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS A. Spiritually speaking many people have no perception of the time we are in 1-as a kid I thought my parents had been around forever, I couldn’t comprehend them being kids 2-when ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Delivered To Deliver Others

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,626 views

    Do we get caught up in the festivities of the Christmas season, or do we hear God’s call to discipleship? This Sermon is for the observation of the Holy Innocents, December 28.

    Delivered to Deliver Others! Well, here we are, on the other side of Christmas. The gifts are opened, the parties are over, and the meals and cookies are consumed. Perhaps even some of the gifts have been returned. I haven’t yet seen my first Christmas tree on the curb, but I’m sure it can’t be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    It Takes Both Sunshine And Rain To Make A Rainbow

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 8, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
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    Do you know how to break or make a Christian? Let him / her go through the process of suffering.

    Exegetical Idea: Subject: How should believers respond to suffering? Complement: Unsurprised, rejoicing, knowing that they are blessed. Homiletical Idea: Persecution can break or make a Christian. Purpose: As a result of this sermon, my listeners (believers) would be made aware and encouraged ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Are You A Christian Weirdo? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
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    Exposition of 1 Peter 4:12-19

    Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19, Title: Are you a Christian Weirdo? Date/Place: LSCC, 2/26/06, AM A. Opening illustration: talking the other day to someone down south who asked about the snow. Piper talking the other day about the anomaly of the American church for the past 300 yrs and the 164K martyrs this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Fire And Judgment" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,469 views

    Sermon 15 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Your Unique Journey To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,526 views

    This is the third sermon in a series on "The Journey To The Cross" which deals with brokenness from the perspective of The Exchanged Life."

    As we continue to move on down the path of “Your Unique Journey to the Cross,” I want to share with you just a little of the theological and Scriptural foundation for what I’m trying to communicate to you. So let’s call this first half of the sermon: I. POSITION verses CONDITION I could call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "How Can A Loving God Allow The Suffering Of Good People?”

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,387 views

    This sermon addressed the suffering people experienced following the 9-11-01 terrorist attack in New York and Washington, DC.

    “How Can A Loving God Allow the Suffering of Good People?” I Peter 4:12-19 This past week has been a time of suffering for many people in America. Evil hearts resulted in killing friends and family members in San Francisco and Sacramento. Evil hearts planned for months to strike at the heart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Testing Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 18,835 views

    Our faith is tested not that God will learn if our faith is enduring but that we will learn if it is. The one sure proof that we possess saving faith is that our faith "endures to the end."

    THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that at the revelation of His glory, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelly Grant avatar

    Surviving Your Suffering

    Contributed by Kelly Grant on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,913 views

    Surving the various hardships and trials of life is possible only when the Christians understands the overriding plan of God adn is committed to Him in sincerity and faithfulness.

    Title: “Surviving Your Suffering” Text: I Peter 4:12-16 “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Some Necessary News

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 28, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,613 views

    Jesus prepared His disciples for the realities of following Him.

    John 16:1-7 Some Necessary News INTRODUCTION The following account was recorded in a book of modern martyrs titled Jesus Freaks: "It was the 1960s in Romania. The Communist torturers came towards Pastor Florescu again, this time with red-hot iron pokers. "Who else believes as you do? Give us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Think It Not Strange

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,788 views

    James never suggested that Christianity would be an easy way: He tells us that we would find ourselves in various temptations.

    1 PETER 4;12 12 Dear friends, don’t be bewildered or surprised when you go through the fiery trials ahead, for this is no strange, unusual thing that is going to happen to you. 13 Instead, be really glad--because these trials will make you partners with Christ in his suffering, JAMES 1:2-5 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Don't Be Shocked By Suffering Be Sensible! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus Christ.

    Don’t be shocked by suffering, be sensible – 1 Peter 4 Thesis: We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Waiting For God To Return Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,939 views

    It’s the Power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live out Christ’s Purpose and this is what leads us into Persecution

    Let me share something I received from Pastor Rick Gray at St. Johns Assembly of God Church. Rick is one of my prayer partners and someone whom I respect deeply. He emailed me that Mr. Verbout [Principal at James John School] resigned under duress from Dr. Bettencourt effective July 1, 2002. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed