Sermons on 1 Peter 5:1-8:

Humble Thyself

Contributed by Tim Carpenter on Feb 13, 2019

Do not exalt yourself. Do not be prideful. Do not claim to be the best at anything, even if it's true. You are not really 10 ft. tall and bullet proof. Even Superman has weakness. Pride is our Kryptonite.

Humble Thyself Sermon: Feb. 9, 2019 (4th of 11th month) Luke 18:9-14 Two men in the temple. Matt.25:32-46 The response of the saints is "WHEN did we do these things", rather than "YES, I sure did!" They could have said, yes we did these things in order to give glory to GOD, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 12:3-4, Romans 12:16, Mark 9:33-35, Mark 10:45, Mark 14:55-61, Proverbs 16:16-19, Matthew 25:32-46, Matthew 6:1-18, 1 Corinthians 1:22-31, 1 Corinthians 2:1-8, Revelation 3:14-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Lucifer Left Heaven

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Feb 18, 2019

Everybody ought to know who Jesus is.....and everybody ought to know who Satan is, too! What does the Bible say about the Enemy of our soul?

WHEN LUCIFER LEFT HEAVEN I Peter 5:1-11 Dr. Larry Petton ________________________________________________________________________________ SCRIPTURE TEXT – I PETER 5:1-11 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reversing Anxiety Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019

As we strive to live the life that God intends we will encounter many obstacles, difficulties and challenges… storms (winds and waves) that we will need to overcome. This message is about overcoming anxiety.

Reversing Anxiety Good morning MGCC! SO…. ARE YOU READY - to encounter the living God through His… Holy, Inspired and authoritative Word? ARE YOU READY – for God’s word (like the rain and snow that fall from the sky causing things to bud, grow and flourish) TO FALL ONTO – your heart and mind… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:4-9, 1 Peter 5:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are In A Battle

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 22, 2019

The Word of God sheds light on the powers of darkness revealing that. There is a battle raging around us. It is spiritual in nature.

WE ARE IN A BATTLE I. THE REALITY OF LIFE A. The Word of God sheds light on the powers of darkness revealing that: 1. There is a battle raging around us. It is spiritual in nature. Spiritual warfare is that conflict being waged in the invisible, spiritual realm that is being manifest in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, John 12:31, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 6:12, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Cares

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 24, 2019

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

HE CARES SCRIPTURE: I Peter 5:7 “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” I Peter 5:7 “Casting the whole of your care--all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all--on Him; for He cares for you affectionately, and care about you watchfully.” Amplified ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run From Satan So You Can Avoid Him.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 9, 2019

We must keep our selves sale and clear of Satan.

RUN FROM SATAN SO YOU CAN AVOID HIM. 1st Peter 5: 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 2) The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 11, 2019

Discusses the nature of sheep and how the shepherds care for them.

III. THE LORD IS A. What does the word “is” imply? (Elmer Towns @sermoncentral.com) 1. Some only testify to past experiences with God. “The Lord was my Shepherd.” 2. Some only plan to get close to the Lord-Shepherd in the future. “The Lord will be my Shepherd.” B. What two things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:4, John 10:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fight The Good Fight - Opponent #4

Contributed by Jerry Rittenhouse on Mar 12, 2019

We finish our Fighting the Good Fight of Faith with our strongest opponent yet - God!

VIDEO: ROPE SKIP DRUM ROLL Walkout with me jump roping badly, Seth better, Corrie amazing! MAIN SLIDE: FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT SCRIPTURE SLIDES: 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Peter 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 91 - The Secret Place

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 19, 2019

This message takes a somewhat detailed look at Psalm 91.

Let’s begin. We’re going to be in Psalm 91 this morning. (Read through the entire Psalm before delivering the message) (1) He that dwelleth in the secret pace of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty, The first thing I want to point out: you have to make a decision to dwell. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:20, Psalm 32:7, John 17:17, Amos 4:2, Psalm 112:7-8, 1 Peter 5:8, Luke 10:19, Colossians 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"He’s Got The Last Word”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 22, 2019

So, let us keep a firm grip on the faith. Jesus alone will put us together and on our feet for good. He gets the last word; yes, He does. He will have us put together and on our feet for good

The first word that came from the mouth of God when we were created was the word “good!” The serpent’s words however was “you shall be like God” on Adam and Eve which still reverberates on us, Christians of today. He wants us to believe on God and be like God.... to live independently from God. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

'god's Requirements For Our Lives!'

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 26, 2019

If we want good things to happen, be and received in out lives God gives a plan and some requirements to open the doors and windows of heaven to us. In this outline we point some that will put you on the path of blessings.

'GOD'S REQUIREMENT FOR OUR LIVES!' Micah 6:8 (KJV) He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? If we want good things to happen, be and received in out lives God gives a plan and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:3, Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Luke 6:36

Fruit That Is Always In Season: Self-Control Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 22, 2017

Controlling oneself means placing ourselves under God's control, the best place to be.

Has this ever happened to you? You find a bowl full of delicious looking cherries sitting on the table. They’re clearly meant for eating so you grab a couple. They’re sweet and delicious so you have a few more. You sit down, get out your phone to check messages while you absent-mindedly continue to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Equipped For Battle

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017

Message interprets Paul’s instruction for spiritual warfare in the light of what he has already said in the first five chapters of the epistle. Sermon believers see the practical application of how to take the full armor of God and live victoriously.

Equipped for Battle Ephesian 6:10-20 (NKJV) Life Church 11-01-15 This is not a full manuscript but gives highlights of the sermon. The message is an expository verse-by-verse discussion. Vs 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Begins with word ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Rest For The Stressed

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 9, 2017

In this short passage, Jesus gives three simple invitations to bring rest for the stressed: come to Jesus, take his yoke, and learn from him. Here is the essence of Christian discipleship, to bind ourselves to our Lord 24/7.

Matthew 11:28-30 Rest for the Stressed I choose our scripture each week from the Lectionary, which is a systematic reading through most of the Bible over the course of three years. On any given Sunday, it contains an Old Testament reading, a Psalm, a New Testament reading, and a passage from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 55:22, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Matthew 5:17, Isaiah 40:28-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Season Of Joy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 24, 2017

Each of us experience the natural seasons of winter, spring, summer and autumn; and we also experience spiritual seasons in our lives. I want us to consider together how we can Live in a Season of Joy.

We continue in our series on discovering our destiny and for the last few weeks across our group of churches we have been thinking about knowing what season we are in. Each of us experience the natural seasons of winter, spring, summer and autumn; and we also experience spiritual seasons in our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Jeremiah 31:13, Philippians 4:4-9, 1 Peter 5:7, Hebrews 12:2, Acts 5:41-42, 1 Peter 1:6-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Philippians 4:4, Romans 14:17, Acts 13:52, Acts 2:46-47, Luke 15:10, John 16:24, Luke 10:21, John 15:9-11, Luke 2:10, Nehemiah 8:10, James 1:2-4, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal