Sermons on 1 San Pedro 1:4:

Conduct Becoming Of A Christian

Contributed by Joe Farnella on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: * In the military one of the charges brought against other was the charge of poor conduct.

Intro: * In the military one of the charges brought against other was the charge of poor conduct. * The reason the military is so keen on this is because they represent the U. S. government, especially the higher in rank you are. * To him that is much given much is required. Luke 12: 48(b) For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-21

Joy Unspeakable

Contributed by Dan Parton on Oct 19, 2000

Why our joy is unspeakable.

Joy Unspeakable! 1 Peter 1:3-8 Introduction: The Word of God mentions the word "unspeakable" three times: - 2 Corinthians 9:15, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable Gift." - 2 Corinthians 12:4, "How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hope With A Heartbeat

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Real hope is living hope

Hope with a Heartbeat 1 Peter 1:3-5 November 14, 1999 1. High school football A. A major game 1.) We were in a tie for first place 2.) The opponent was not impressive 3.) The game was great – We were down by 7 at the half - There’s still a lot of hope for a championship B. The second half 1.) The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

No Pain, No Gain

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

Life is not without pain but even though we go through painful experiences God can take them and use them for a great gain in our life.

No Pain, No Gain Leave the past and move into the future! Thesis: Life is not without pain but even though we go through painful experiences God can take them and use them for a great gain in our life. Text: I Peter 1:1-9 1 Peter 1:1 (NIV) 1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9, Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope For The Future Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

We have four reasons to put our hope in the FUTURE!

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE… By Chuck Hendrix 1PE 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Chose The Nails

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Mar 1, 2001

Considering the Choices God has made for us out of His great Love.

HE CHOSE THE NAILS - I Peter 1:3-5 Feb. 25, 2001 Preached by Brent W. Zastrow, Saybrook Christian Church - Saybrook, Il. I remember reading about a guy who stopped in the grocery store on the way home from work to pick up a couple of items for his wife. He wandered around aimlessly for a while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Proper Perspective On Pain

Contributed by James Crenshaw, Jr on Sep 8, 2006

This sermon helps to provide a Biblical Perspective on Personal Pain and Hardship.

Sermon: A Proper Perspective on Pain Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION. On Saturday, July 17th, 1999 the world woke up to yet another apparent tragedy for the family of John F. Kennedy. Young John F. Kennedy, Jr.‘s plane never made it to its destination of Martha’s Vineyard....... The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A study in first Peter

I. An outburst of praise to God. A. It is “Reverent Praise” B. It is “Loving Praise” C. It is “Intelligent Praise” D. It is “Grateful Praise” II. Praise to God for a Bright Hope and Glorious Future A. It is Praise to God for “a Hope” 1. Hope defined – confident expectation dealing with the unseen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where There's Christ There's Hope Series

Contributed by James Jack on Sep 24, 2006

In God we have a living hope - Christ who is risen from the dead.

You might have heard the old saying “where there’s life, there’s hope”. That saying tells us how important hope is to people, because if we reverse it, it says “where there’s hope, there’s life” – which means that where there’s no hope, there’s death. As humans, we live on hope. It feeds us, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Anglican

Joy In Salvation Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-9

Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Title: Joy in Salvation Date/Place: LSCC, 5/1/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Illustrations file- Joy—“Prescription for Joylessness” B. Background to passage: These are Peter’s first words following the greeting to believers scattered all over Northern ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Tested Assurance" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 25, 2006

Sermon 2 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Orthodox

Witness Protection Program

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007

A outline of the guarding of our souls by Christ, and a view from the FBI witness protection program (web site)

Witness Protection Program 1 Peter 1:1-5 Introduction: Witness protection is the process in which witness are protected against intimidation before there testimony or criminal retaliation. The U.S. Federal Government both relocates and gives new identities to witnesses who risk there lives giving a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reason's To Praise The Lord

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Elderly S.S. teacher said, “If you want to get in good with God just brag on His Son”.

Reason’s To Praise The Lord; 1 Peter 1:1-7 A boy said to his father: “Let’s play darts. I’ll throw and you say, ‘Wonderful!’” Elderly S.S. teacher said, “If you want to get in good with God just brag on His Son”. I. God Has Given Us A Living Hope Vs.3 A. The Condition of those living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-7

Jesus:dead Or Alive? Why Does It Matter? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 5, 2007

Why Christ’s followers are so pumped up about the resurrection of Jesus.

We’re going to continue our Easter worship celebration by answering a very important question: “Why should it matter to me whether or not Christ is dead or alive?” Christ’s followers make a big deal that on the first Easter Jesus was alive even though three days earlier He had suffered and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Assurance Of Salvation And Suffering

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007

This sermon is an expository message on brokenness from the perspective of The Exchanged Life which encourages believers to embrace their suffering and sorrows.

Today is Palm Sunday, the day we celebrate Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey in triumphal procession to the shouts of “Hosanna... and the waving of palm branches. This victorious day was followed by a week of suffering, the final week in Jesus earthly life. In theological circles we call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist