Sermons on 1 Peter Chapter 4 Verses 12 Through 9:

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (4 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

In 1 John, chapter one, John had the audacity to tell some of those who claimed to be saved that they were liars.

Evidently John never took a course in “HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE”. If he had taken it, he would have had a hard time passing the course. We know this because we see he called those people liars five times. He used “liar(s)” in: • 1 John 1:10. • 1 John 2:4. • 1 John 2:22. • 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Good Shepherd Sunday Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 26, 2018

This is the 5th sermon in the Easter Season series, "Through The Eyes Of Jesus".

Series: Through The Eyes Of Jesus [#5] GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS John 21:15-19 Introduction: For denominations that use liturgy each week, the 4th Sunday of Easter is called Good Shepherd Sunday. It amazing how God changes us when we are saved; but even after salvation, it ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Expressed Through Generosity Series

Contributed by James Parker on Oct 19, 2011

Today we are going to read about a woman whose faith is expressed through generosity. It is found for us in 1 Kings Chapter 17. In chapter 17, Elijah has just declared that no rain will fall in Israel for a period of years. We read how the Lord provides f

Last week we began looking at some men and women of the Old Testament. We began this with a man by the name of Noah. He was commended for his faith in Hebrews 11, and we saw that because of his faith, he was obedient. He was obedient in his submission, and in his service. These were an expression ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Advent Call: Love Through Preparation Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2025

John the Baptist’s message to prepare for the arrival of Christ is put in three ways to first 1) Prepare (Mark 1:1-3), 2) Purify (Mark 1:4-5), and finally to 3) Proclaim (Mark 1:6-8).

Mark 1:1-8. [1:1] The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. [2] As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, [3] the voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Other

1st Thru 4th Trumpet Judgments Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 20, 2002

Week 20 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

Week 21 “First Thru Forth Trumpet Judgments” Date: November 21, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 8: 7-13 Last week we ended our study in chapter 8 verses 1-6, which we said again seems to be a pause between the opening of the 7th seal and the trumpet judgments. I said last week the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lifestyle Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:11-12

Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12, Title: Lifestyle Evangelism, Date/Place: LSCC, 9/4/05, AM A. Opening illustration: Deborah and Jane’s story p. 16-17 in The Unchurched Next Door B. Background to passage: After giving these suffering Christians the definition and purpose of the church, Peter transitions back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Religion And Politics - Ecclesiastes 8:1-9:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 23, 2025

One of the most aggravating parts of living in a fallen world is dealing with corruption in government and other authorities who misuse their power—especially when that abuse of power hurts you personally. This passage teaches us how to keep enjoying life even in the face of abuse of authority.

8:1 Who is like the wise person, and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man's wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed. 2 Keep the king's command because of your oath made before God. 3 Do not be in a hurry; leave his presence, and don't persist in a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1

The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 1 – Chapters 3 And 4 – Truth Justice And Righteousness Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2025

Immense blessings lie ahead for Israel in a coming day. We will look at these as contained in Jeremiah. They are wonderful. We draw applications for us Christians also. Part 1 considers shepherds after God’s own heart.

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 1 – Chapters 3 and 4 – TRUTH JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS INTRODUCTION:- Almost every Old Testament prophet mentions the RESTORATION OF ISRAEL in his writings and some prophets major on that theme, particularly Hosea, Zechariah, Joel, Haggai, Isaiah and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:17, Jeremiah 3:14-18, 1 Samuel 13:14, Jeremiah 4:1-2, Jeremiah 3:22, Matthew 24:12-13, Acts 7:52, John 14:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Chapter

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 13, 2015

Love Chapter. Tongues is NOT everybody's thing!

Happy "Love Chapter" Saturday, Everyone! Ah, the famous Love Chapter is this week's Sunday School lesson. Exactly what IS a tinkling cymbal? Most cymbals "I know" are quit loud! Paul's great chapter on love comes after a lengthy discussion about spiritual gifts. It seems that some gifts were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Believing, Belonging, And Contributing Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Believing, Belonging, and Contributing

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Believing, Belonging, and Contributing 1 Peter 2:4-10 David Taylor We are finishing our first mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1.1-2.10) with todays message, Believing, Belonging, and Contributing. We have had a significant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 1 - The Two Trails Of Life Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

Preaching through the Psalms by chapter in a single message.

THE TWO TRAILS OF LIFE TEXT: Psalm 1:1-6 Psalms 1:1-6 KJV Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. [2] But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going Through The Big D Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 5, 2012

Exposition of Hebrews 12:3-11

Text: Hebrews 12:3-11, Title: Going through the Big D, Date/Place: NRBC, 11.4.12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: A. Encouragements for discipline (v. 3-5a) 1. The writer gives three encouraging pieces of insight in order for them to think about their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation - Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Bright on Sep 24, 2024

Working through the book of 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “Salvation – Part 1” 1 Peter 1:1-12 A sermon for September 15, 2024 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 elect according to the foreknowledge of God the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12, John 14:3, Ephesians 1:3-5, Matthew 3:16-17, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9, Romans 10:13, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Chaos To Order

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 8, 2021

Part 1 of my sermons from Genesis chapter 1:Today would like to show you a God who hovers and looks over the surface of the earth! God has not left us, the same God who hovered over the surface of the earth is now hovering over the globe to prove that He is BOSS.

Chaos to Order Genesis 1:2”The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters.” I write this article during lockdown on June 7, 2021, when the second wave of COVID 19 has been ravaging India, stench of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ridiculous Patience: Parable Of The Vineyard - Mark 12:1-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 18, 2024

Why does Jesus tell such a farfetched story? The answer will help you in times when you're afraid God is losing patience with you.

Mark 12:1 He then began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey. 2 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12, Matthew 21:33-46, Luke 20:9-19