Sermons on 1 Peter 4:7-19:

Judgment Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

One day we believers will have to stand before God.

A priest and a rabbi were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The rabbi’s read, "The End is Near!" The priest, on the other side of the road, held up a sign which read, "Turn before it’s too late!" They planned to hold up their signs to each passing car. "Get a job." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Glory In The Midst Of Suffering

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

Even our friends might let us down, but God never will.

GLORY IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING. 1 Peter 4:12-14; 1 Peter 5:6-11. I. Suffering, and the Christian’s response to suffering, has been a recurring theme throughout Peter’s first letter. This is in keeping with the whole tenor of Scripture: ranging from the trials of patriarch, prophet and Psalmist ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, 1 Peter 4:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 2, 2012

Faithfulness has Jesus as it object, obedience as its joy, and eternity as its goal. Faithfulness is the proper response to all of God's gracious giving.

Intro: What is the proper response to the manger which was the doorway for God to be with us? What is the proper response to the cross where God suffered for us? What is the proper response to the ascension where Jesus intercedes for us? What is the proper response to the gift of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Peter’s Description Of The Christian’s Life Style Series

Contributed by Stuart M Guthrie on Aug 12, 2012

Peter explains the importance of being ready for the end times and encourage us with great commands to follow, such as Prayer, Love and Service to one another in the Church.

1 Peter 4:7-11 (Peter’s Description of the Christian’s life Style) August 12, 2012 Hit the Record Button on the camera. Introduction: Prayer: Well again we come to the book of 1 Peter where we encounter Peter speaking to Christians that are going through hard times because of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living To The Praise Of God Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 14, 2012

We’ve been learning about how to live in a nonChristian world. Our present text instructs us on how to live in a Christian community. Peter denotes both the activities and the attitude necessary for Christian community that glorifies God.

Introduction We’ve been learning about how to live in a nonChristian world. Our present text instructs us on how to live in a Christian community. Peter denotes both the activities and the attitude necessary for Christian community that glorifies God. Alert Prayer The end of all things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Through Suffering Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 16, 2012

We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering.

Introduction We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering. Recall once more the context of the letter. The Christians of the scattered churches in northern Asia Minor are facing trials placed on them by their neighbors. Some form of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Last Days Lifestlye

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Aug 26, 2012

Last days are here. What manner of life should we live? What should be our lifestyle, our last days lifestyle?

THE END IS NEAR… There is a Filipino barber with an American customer. After a few minutes, the Filipino barber wanted to tell the customer that he is about to finish cutting his hair but he doesn’t know how to say it right in English so he said in broken English “Sir, your end ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Bad Thinhs Happen"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 31, 2011

We cannot prevent the inevitable. This lesson will show you how to stop the merry go round of worry.

Most of us try to stay out of harms way. A lot of us also try to avoid conflict. We like to take the road of least resistance. Now we do that for a number of reasons. We want our life to be easier than it is now. Why make things worse? So we try to back off from people and things. We try to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

The Black Regiment Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2011

When America won its freedom it did so - in part - because it had a secret weapon that even the King of England feared.

OPEN: 1776. That was the year the Declaration of Independence was signed. But did signing that declaration actually make America a free and independent nation? No. There was still a long, and costly conflict that needed to fought with THE superpower of the day. • America only had rag tag ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thorny People Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 17, 2012

Faithfulness, People, Hurts & forgiveness, love

Thorny People 1 Peter 4: 12-19 (p859) Sept. 9, 2012 INTRODUCTION: There are amazing truths in scripture and, no I don’t completely understand them all…I’m on a journey trying to grow deeper and wider in those truths… And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surprised By Joy Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 14, 2011

We should not be surprised by persecution when it comes, nor by the joy we feel when we suffer for Christ.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went to the perfume counter and told the clerk he'd like a bottle of Chanel No. 5 for his wife's birthday. 1. The clerk smiled and said, “A little surprise, eh?” 2. “You bet,” answered the customer, “She's expecting a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Greatest Ability? Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011

Let the Creator of the universe work through you and always find you faithful and available. “And have a fervent love for one another."

In church lately we have devoted a lot of time talking and learning about David, the man after God’s own heart. We have discussed how David prepared for the many opportunities and challenges he would face. Throughout his entire life, David spent time in prayer, seeking God’s guidance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Getting Fit: Serving Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 20, 2011

If you're saved, you're a servant.

Getting Fit: Serving 1 Peter 4:10-11 Rev. Brian Bill 2/20/11 I experienced a slice of servanthood again this week as I watched a team of dedicated servants serve a funeral dinner for the family and friends of Tony Shubert this past Wednesday. Under the leadership of Lisa Johns and Amanda Pfaff, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Praying Through Persecution

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2011

How to deal with persecution as Christians.

A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Love Covers It

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 26, 2013

Quick lesson on paint night with the youth on how love covers sin.

Love Covers it 1 Peter 4:8 Intro: Peter says above all 1: Things a) Thinking b) Feelings c) Preconceived notions or ideas d) What you’ve heard or think you know Point: above all these things, sometimes, no, at all times we have to turn our brains down a bit and let our hearts and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Denomination: Other