Sermons on 1 Peter 4:7-5:8:

What`s In A Name?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 15, 2001

The generosity of God. He builds up our potential

When Jill and I began to think about names for our three children, we used a book by a man called Eric Partridge called "Name this Child". After reading it we called our first baby ANN, from the Hebrew word Chaanah which means or "grace" (A free gift from God"). That really summed up how we were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Lay Down Your Burdens

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus will help ease the burdens you are carrying.

Lay Down Your Burdens The first time I took a group of youth into the Smokey Mountains, we hiked to Abrams Falls. 2.5 mile hike each way 40 ft. big waterfall. During our time there, one of the youth hurt leg and couldn’t walk. No vehicles, bikes, - arm over my & other adult shoulder, carried out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:6-7

Of Sheep & Shepherds

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

The Motivation, Manner & Reward of Being An Elder.

Of Sheep & Shepherds Commercial currently airing that shows a lonely shepherd with a cell phone. As he makes a phone call, those he calls begin arriving in droves, until he surrounded by 100s of people. Wonder how many real shepherds spend a lot of time on a cell phone? Lonely! As Phillip ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6

Playing Hurt

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2001

We have to play game of life even though we get hurt.

PLAYING HURT I Peter 4:12-16 INTRO..- ILL.-A college football coach walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, “I’m not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we need you in this game. So, what I have to do is ask you a math question and if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan's Plan To Destroy Lawrence Drive Baptist Church

Contributed by Wade Bridges on Jan 29, 2001

Being Aware of Satan’s Devices

SATAN’S PLAN TO DESTROY LAWRENCE DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH I Peter 5:8 Satan has a Plan to Destroy Lawrence Drive Baptist Church. This Plan has not changed since the fall of mankind. What is this Plan? Notice the following Outline below. 1. SATAN’S PLAN IS TO DISTORT OUR LOVE: A--Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Talent Giving! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 24, 2001

Each one of us are divinely crafted and intricately interwoven together. God made you to be you, just the way you are.

"Talent Giving!" " The 3 T’s - Time, Treasure, and Talent" series part 3 of 3 Text: 1Peter 4:7-11; Mt. 25:14-30 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Feb. 25, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! 1 Peter 4:7-11 The end of all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Bible Church

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

Some spiritual breakthroughs only come through prayer and fasting.

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs Mark 9:17-29 1/5/03 am Then one of the crowd answered and said, "Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a mute spirit. And wherever he seizes him, he throws him down; he foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth, and becomes rigid. So I spoke to your disciples, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6, Mark 9:17-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Every Pilgrim's Progress"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jul 16, 2003

A message on the essntial virtues of Christian living.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text Outline: I. The Christian’s Attitudes (vv.5-8a). A. Submission (v. 5a). B. Humility (vv. 5b-6). C. Complete trust in the Lord (v. 7). D. Self-control (v. 8a). E. Spiritual attentiveness (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christian Myopia Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2003

The fourth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

CHRISTIAN MYOPIA CHRISTIAN SHORTSIGHTEDNESS ACTS 4:36-37 1 PETER 4:7-11 Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. INTRODUCTION: Perhaps one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Cares

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 24, 2003

Funeral for a Christian man who had lived a full life.

Funeral for Christian Man "God Cares" It is difficult is to try to sum up in just a few moments a life of ____ years and at the same time offer to the family and friends some words of help and hope. As I sought what I should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Cast All Your Care Upon The Lord For He Cares For You

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 11, 2001

1.CONFIDENCE 2.CARE 3.CONCERN 4.CURE 5.CURSE 6.CONFLICT 7.COMFORT

CAST ALL YOUR CARE UPON THE LORD FOR HE CARES FOR YOU OUTLINE 1.CONFIDENCE 2.CARE 3.CONCERN 4.CURE 5.CURSE 6.CONFLICT 7.COMFORT THE MESSAGE CAST ALL YOUR CARE UPON THE LORD FOR HE CARES FOR YOU I Peter 5:7 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1.CONFIDENCE God wants ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Use The Gifts That God Has Given You

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Nov 12, 2001

God has given you a gift to be used to glorify God and to edify the body of Christ.

Every believer in Christ has been given a gift by the Holy Spirit to be used to glorify God and to edify the body of Christ. It does not matter if you are young or old, male or female, black or white, educated or uneducated, rich or poor, Baptist or Pentecostal, Methodist or Catholic; if you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

For My Friend In Need "Recognizing Your Adversary"

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 15, 2001

Satan is both cunning and cruel. He attacks when least expected and desires to destroy completely those whom he attacks. He wants to rip apart your emotions,your relationship with God,every blessing and every plan God has for your life!

Job 1:7 “And the Lord said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the Lord and said “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it.” 1st Peter 5:8 “ Be sober, be vigilent; the adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Job 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Trust Him

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 20, 2001

You can place you full and complete trust in God!

You can Trust Him Selected Passages William Penn, the founder of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, was well liked by the Indians. Once they told him he could have as much of their land as he could encompass on foot in a single day. So, early the next morning he started out and walked until late ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:9-10, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Characteristics Of The Last Day's Church

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jul 19, 2001

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-16, Revelation 3:7-22

Denomination: Church Of God