Sermons on 1 Peter 4:7-14:

Empowered To Engage Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

God has empowered each one of us to engage so that we can express love to one another and so that we can exalt Him.

The Beijing Olympics has come and gone. Sadly, our athletes did not win a single medal, let alone a gold medal. Yes, we won a gold medal in Wushu. But it did not affect our medal standing because it is just a demonstration event. I am not putting down our athletes. They tried to compete against all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like There Is No Tomorrow! Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

How can we live like there is no tomorrow? Today the apostle Peter is going to answer that question by reminding us to keep doing four things to be sure that we won’t be ashamed when the end does come.

Live like there is no tomorrow! Am October 19th 2008 1 Peter 4:7-11 Introduction Some years ago Willie Day Smith, a Dallas radio preacher, made a startling announcement: the rapture was to occur on April 1, 1980, around two o’clock in the afternoon. Smith was quoted as saying: “Things are coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Being Like Christ”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

The more we are like Christ, the more we are living in Him.

I Peter 4:1-11 September 24, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Being Like Christ” Introduction: I. (vs. 1-2) Think Like Christ A. Christ suffered in the flesh 1. Let us arm ourselves with the same mind 2. Let us allow the Lord to work out suffering in our lives B. Christ suffered in the flesh for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Trusting God In The Midst Of Suffering”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

When you suffer know that the Lord is watching, and He will turn it around for good

I Peter 4:12-19 October 8, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Trusting God in the midst of suffering” I. (vs. 12-13) Suffering Should be Considered as a Reason for Joy A. Don’t be surprised 1. Like something is strange and abnormal 2. When a fiery trial comes upon you B. Don’t Grumble, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Show Love To Others Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 5, 2005

You know you’re supposed to love others - but do you know how?

We’re beginning a new series today on Teamwork. This is ministry month so we want to emphasize how we can bond together and work together as one for Christ so we can help more people. One of our main goals as a church is to be a people-helping church, a ministering church. We don’t want to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dios Quiere Que Sea Ministro De Su Gracia

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 7, 2005

Cuatro principios básicos acerca del servicio que Dios requiere de cada creyente

DIOS QUIERE QUE SEAMOS MINISTROS DE SU GRACIA 1 Pedro 4:10 Introducción A. Sin entrar en detalles en cuanto a sus creencias religiosas queda bien claro la Madre Teresa de Calcuta es un gran ejemplo de servicio a los demás. A creyentes y ateos, cristianos o musulmanes, a todos les consta su ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Beyond The Faults And Mistakes Of Others Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 11, 2005

How "love covers a multitude of sins."

Last week we began the series on teamwork and we covered "How to Show Love to Others." We looked at 1 Peter 4:8a – "Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other." Today we’re going to cover the last part of 1 Peter 4:8: "For love covers a multitude of sins." That’s it, just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Love Foundation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 14, 2005

Is there conflict in your family? Are there disagreements and arguments that seem to tear down the very home you want to build? God has a formula for solving that. Do you know what it is?

OPEN: Years ago there was a great show called “Kids Say the Darndest Things” and it featured Art Linkletter asking several children their views on life. What was intriguing was the way in which the children saw life. Recently somebody interviewed a number of young children asking them what they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Generosity Flowing Through You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 25, 2005

Conditions you must meet for God’s generosity to flow through you to others.

This is ministry month and we’re in the series on teamwork. The message today is going to conclude with an opportunity for you to let us know which ministry teams on which you believe God is calling you to serve this coming year. We’ve been looking at a paragraph from the Apostle Peter’s first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejection Test

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

It is completely unnatural, painful and difficult to risk friendships when you are truly about God’s work, but Jesus never flinched in His pursuit of God’s will - in the end you will discover those who are there for the show and those who show Christ-like

As I was reading in I Peter 4:1-19 from The Message I came across some passages that appear to be very timely: Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Missionary Mandate To Love One Another!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 9, 2005

God used Peter to write these words to a church under pressure, persecuted by the local community. Whatever our circumstances, Jesus has issued us with a missionary mandate to love one another deeply ...

This piece of scripture was written by the apostle Peter to a church which was under pressure. Opposition from the local community was high. Violence and persecution towards the church was quite normal. It is a long way from my experience, but the call of God for the church to be Good News is as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Anglican

Watch Ye And Pray

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 20, 2010

This is a sermon that calls us to prayer.

“Watch Ye and Pray” Text: I Peter 4:7 “But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.” Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:41; Mark 13:33 “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Denomination: *other

Where Do I Find My Hope

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF GREAT TURMOIL AND DANGER. CHRISTIANS ARE BEING BRUTALLY EXECUTED FOR THEIR FAITH. WHERE CAN WE FIND HOPE IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS? WHERE DO WE FIND HOPE IN THE MIDST OF OUR DAILY LIVES?

WHERE DO I FIND MY HOPE 1 PETER 4:12-18 WE HAVE BEEN TALKING IN THIS SERIES ABOUT THE HOPE OF THE CHRISTIAN. I’VE SHARED WITH YOU SOME THINGS THAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID WE CAN DRAW HOPE FROM, AND I’VE SHARED DIFFERENT PLACES IN THE BIBLE WE CAN TURN TO FOR ENCOURAGEMENT. WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF GREAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on May 27, 2017

Sharing your God given gifts

The Gifts 1Peter 4: 7-11 By Jesse Crooks Southern Baptist Revivalist (Evangelist) Introduction: I usually end my testimony by challenging people to give their loaves and fish or their gifts. I never have time to really explain what I mean by giving one’s five loaves and two fish. I want to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

God’s Creative Work In The Church

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2017

At Pentecost God sent his Holy Spirit, for the first time, to remain in believers forever. Since the Holy Spirit manifests through each believer, we cannot say "I don't have anything to offer." We also can't take the credit, since God does the work.

1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 27 God’s Creative Work in the Church Today, local church membership has lost its appeal. Why bother? Why not drift from church to church and see what meets my needs? Back in the beginning, though—before church buildings and budgets and board meetings—church membership at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 1 Corinthians 12:27, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist