Sermons on 1 Peter:

Experiencing Release Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 11, 2006

2 of 4 messages on prayer in the church. This message is based on Peter’s experience in jail and his miraculous release. Acts 12:1-10

Confronted by Extreme Challenges Experiencing Release Sunday, September 3 Last week we talked about Peter and John’s arrest and the pressure put on them to stop talking about Jesus. We saw how the church gathered and prayed for boldness to speak the truth’s of God and the message of Jesus – and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Angels Part 1

Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 29, 2007

Extensive notes on nature of Angels and common questions/myths. Good for Bible study night.

ANGELS Angels. By the word “angels” (i.e., “messengers” of God) we ordinarily understand a race of spiritual beings of a nature exalted far above that of man, although infinitely removed from that of God—whose office is “to do him service in heaven, and by his appointment to succor and defend men ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Dedicated Soul Winner

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 13, 2019

We all need to win souls as children of God, the cash donations are ok but preaching the Good News to a soul to win him or her over for Jesus is prime

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *BE A DEDICATED SOUL WINNER* Romans 10:12-17 King James Version (KJV) 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:12-16

Denomination: Charismatic

I, Too, Must Die!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 10, 2017

In this Scripture Jesus confirms that He IS the Christ, the He must die and that He will rise again. Also in this Scripture we see that we must believe Jesus is the Christ, that we must die and be raised; raised to eternal life or eternal death.

Mark 8:27-38 (Please open your Bibles so you can read along) Today we will start following Jesus down the road to the cross and then finally to the resurrection. This, of course, is not something we speak about only at this time of year. This great act of mercy and salvation is the pivotal event ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Nazarene

In Christ #1

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Today we are going to begin preaching our way through the book of Ephesians. The title of this series of sermons is “IN CHRIST.”

As we embark on this study we will see how we who are IN CHRIST have riches the lost world knows nothing about. It is sad enough that sinners know nothing about these “riches,” but sadder still is the fact that even many Christians do not know of the riches they have IN CHRIST. Illus: When I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of The Believer In Jesus (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 20, 2022

There is a stark difference between the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of this world. It can be difficult to understand the distinctions for someone new to the faith. We must remember that this world is not our home and the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus is substantially different from the world.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/125186 Introduction I recently received a newspaper from Pastor Matt from the Washington Times, entitled, “America’s Church Leaders Now Wolves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Colossians 3:9-10, James 1:19, Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 15:18, James 4:1, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

He Asked For Alms And He Got Legs!

Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Mar 13, 2014

Mission. God wants us to reach out to ALL people. Even the ones we think are not good enough for church. Who are not intelligent enough. Smell badly. Don't dress well. Drink too much alcohol or take too many drugs.

He asked for alms and was given legs! Acts 3:1-10 Over the next few months we will hopefully have some mission events taking place in the church. So this morning I thought I would speak about mission. All around us are many people who are hurting for one reason or another.And God has given us the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rocky Iii - Ko'd Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2003

Peter is often depicted as a weak and unreliable disciple, but was that really his problem... or was there something else that lay behind his denials of Christ in the High Priest’s Courtyard?

OPEN: Nearly 30 years ago on October 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman squared off in the boxing ring in Zaire. Ali had dubbed it “The Rumble in the Jungle.” Foreman was heavily favored, and was considered to be the hardest puncher in heavyweight history. Foreman was fairly confident he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1 And Proud Of It

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 25, 2006

A sermon dealing with pride. Examples of pride, pitfalls of pride and how to overcome pride.

There is an old saying: ‘Second place is okay if you don’t mind being first in a long line of losers.’ Nobody wants to be in 2nd place, do they? We all want to be in first place. We all want to be the winner, no matter what it is we have won at. In June 1974, Richard Nixon’s administration ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: *other

Living A Holy Life 1

Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 25, 2010

Attempts to reveal all the activities that cause unholiness and shows how holy-living can be enforced in one’s life when it seems difficult to remain holy.

Just as people look forward to receiving their salaries at the end of the month for refreshment or revivification, so also witchcraft agents expect that their victims will commit a sin that will prosper evil manipulation against their life. In other words, any sin you commit refreshes, waters, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:40-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Authentic Life Part 1: James 1:1-8 Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader in the early church. In the letter written by James he speaks to specific issues in the church. Those issues are timeless for this books still speaks to us today.

Tonight we begin a journey in the book of James… The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James is a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Christ And All Of Christ - 1thessalonians 1:1-10 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022

The Thessalonian church was a shining example of believers in ministry and gospel outreach. They had all the fruits of the Holy Spirit as we see in the verses of Chapter 1. They radiated faith, hope, love, and steadfastness. They waited patiently for the Rapture.

IN CHRIST AND ALL OF CHRIST - 1Thessalonians 1:1-10 We are going to embark on a series of messages in this magnificent book of 1Thessalonians. While it is not universally accepted, the great majority of commentators and writers consider this letter as being Paul’s first letter. It has the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, Isaiah 57:21, 1 Timothy 1:2, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 2 Corinthians 1:10, Romans 4:18, Romans 4:21, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 2 Corinthians 10:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 1:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As An Example Of Faith. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-11

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 8, 2024

Learning how to live as an example for others showing the Love of Christ.

Living as an example of Faith 1st Thessalonians 1:1-11 Stand with, hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Grace 1 Corinthians 1:1, 3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 15, 2024

Today, we embark on a journey through the powerful words of 1 Corinthians 1:1, 3-4, exploring the transformative impact of God's grace in our lives

Transformed by Grace 1 Corinthians 1:1, 3-4 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through the powerful words of 1 Corinthians 1:1, 3-4, exploring the transformative impact of God's grace in our lives. Let's dive into this passage together and uncover the profound truths it holds for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:3-4, Titus 2:11-12, Romans 12:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

#1 -- Repentance Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006

The Christian journey begins with repentance.

Songs for the Road Have you ever gone on a long road trip? We all know that when we’re getting ready for such a trip there’s a number of things we have to do, especially with our cars. We make sure we check the oil. We check the tires. We check the window washer fluid. We fill the gas tank. We get ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Baptist