Sermons on 1 Peter 5:6:

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

Casualties In This Christian Army

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Nov 27, 2000

CHURCH SOLDIERS

MODERN DAY CASUALTIES IN THE CHURCH! ( failure is when you stop trying....if you lay down soon you will be laid up...wounded, in foxholes, in the bunkers..phillip. 1:27 1. THE AWARENESS OF OUR ENEMY. a. his personality..as a roaring lion, deceiver, thief, destroyer, liar, murderer, accuser... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9, 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 13, 2001

The humility essential for motherhood is a picture of the humility of Christ.

Mother’s Day was first officially observed in the United States in 1914. And ever since then, it has been the annual goal of candy makers, greeting card companies, florists, and restaurant owners to persuade you that the best way to show appreciation to your mother on her special day is to spend as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Sight Of The Goal

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001

This sermon encourages Christians to stay focused on the goal that God has designed for our walk with Him.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1 – 11 Title: “Losing Sight of The Goal” Introduction: It was a fog-shrouded morning, July 4, 1952, when a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She intended to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. Long-distance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"When You Don't Know What To Do"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Oct 3, 2001

What to do, when we don’t know what to do?

Title: “When You Don’t Know What To Do” Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10 Introduction: In Peter’s epistle, it is revealed that believers are undergoing hardships, and despite many modified advances in the world, hardships still occur today. Sometimes in the midst of them, many of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Christian Suffering Is--And Isn't

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on May 9, 2002

Christians can expect to suffer, but in Christ suffering is a time for joy, praise, humility, and faith.

WHAT CHRISTIAN SUFFERING IS—AND ISN’T 7th Sunday of Easter (1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11) Introduction: “OK, Doc, give it to me straight.” When you go to the doctor, do you want him to only hint that something might be wrong, or do you want him to honestly and clearly discuss the details of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Humility Series

Contributed by Myron Loss on Mar 8, 2004

A thorough study on the Christian Quality "Humility" from my book, The World is Up-Side-Down

Chapter 10 Humility -The Lowest are the Highest I used to think that God’s gifts were on shelves one above another and the taller we grow, the easier we can reach them. Now, I find, that God’s gifts are on shelves one beneath another and the lower we stoop, the more we get. F. B. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Waiting For God To Return Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

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

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

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lord Help

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

LORD HELP IN THE TIMES OF TROUBLE

LORD HELP IN THE TIMES OF TROUBLE 9/16/01 Psalm 50:15 1 Peter 5:6-7 Introduction: Dr David Jeremiah Pastor, showdow Mountain Community church near San Diego, Calif. was diagnosed with cancer. His response was to call Jim Cymbala Pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle,B.N.Y. His call was to ask this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:15, 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Improving Your Serve Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 20, 2005

Peter gives us some things that will help us to be better servants of Jesus

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • What is the goal of a lot of the things we read in the Bible? Why did God leave us the Bible? • Why is Peter trying to encourage his readers to stay strong? Why in the midst of persecution is Peter not telling his readers to go hide in the mountain? • We are given the Word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding The Mistake Of Pride Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 24, 2007

In this sermon we try to learn from five Biblical examples of the destructive nature of pride.

Introduction: A. There’s a story told about Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers who was named "Coach of the Century" by ESPN. 1. Late at night, after coaching one of his greatest playoff victories, he tried to climb into bed with his wife without waking her, but his cold ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Exhortations To Excellence" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 15, 2007

Sermon 16 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, 2 shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Overcoming The Devil (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

How do we Overcome Satan? Standing Against him and all he represents.

Overcoming the Devil 1 Peter 5:6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and in his good time he will honor you. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you. 8 Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Sheep Become Shepherds

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 24, 2007

This is an ordination sermon I wrote when we accepted 2 deacon couples and a minister as leaders in our church.

HOW SHEEP BECOME SHEPHERDS Murray had a little lamb…shouldn’t that be Mary? No, my brother Murray once had a lamb named Lambert that was white as snow and terribly cute. But then it grew up. And boy was it the stupidest animal ever. I had heard that sheep were dumb but this one was a prime ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Church Job Descriptions

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Within the local church today, there are certain role-specific responsibilities. The pastor has the responsibility to shepherd the flock. The flock has a responsibility of submission and sobriety. Ultimately, God has the responsibility to give eternal

1. The first job description in the church is for the position of shepherd. (5:1-4) 2. The second job description in the church is for the position of sheep. (5:5-9) 3. The third job description in the church is for the position of Chief Shepherd. (5:10-11) 1 PETER 5:1-11 What is the church? Is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist