Sermons on 1 San Pedro 1:5:

Who We Are In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2013

1. We are selected people (vs. 2a) 2. We are sanctified people (vs. 2b) 3. We are sprinkled people (vs. 2c) 4. Sometimes we are suffering people (vs. 6-7) 5. We are saved people (vs. 3-5 & 8-9)

Who We Are in Jesus Christ 1 Peter 1:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 21, 2012 *Most of us are old enough to remember famous actor, Kirk Douglas. He is Michael Douglas’ father. And in his day, Kirk was perhaps more famous than Michael. Kirk Douglas starred in many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Headed For Heaven

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Feb 26, 2013

Nine reasons why we should want to go to heaven.

“Headed for Heaven” Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 I. Welcome II. Introduction As we focus on our theme this year, our goal is to be the type of Christian who is pleasing to Christ and not one who makes Him sick. But, if we continue reading the Lord’s message to the church at Laodicea, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Inheritance Of The Believer

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 22, 2012

Knowing what awaits believers in heaven gives us confidence in what comes next. In this passage Peter is very descriptive concerning what life will be like for those who trust in Christ for eternal life.

THE INHERITANCE OF THE BELIEVER 1 Peter 1:3-5 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For Heaven And Earth

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017

Never doubt dear Christian that you are being kept by a Father who loves you. This world may assail and assault you but you can still stand as God keeps you shielded from the very worst of it.

Hope for Heaven and Earth 1 Peter 1:3-12 As we begin Advent and look to the Hope that is ours, we must look to the words of St. Peter in 1 Peter Chapter 1. There is far more in this chapter to speak of than time affords me this morning so we will just look at the Hope held out to us and how even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

St Peter And Hans Christian Andersen

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 31, 2017

The first letter of Peter takes your breath away as he relates to the wonderful gift God has given us in His Son that we are children of God and inheritors of the kingdom of heaven. Andersen relates how God in Christ gives us a totally new view on life.

St Peter and Hans Christian Andersen 1 Peter 1:3-12 There are few passages in the NT where more of the great fundamental Christian ideas come together than in this passage of St Peter. It begins with a doxology to God--but a doxology with a difference. For a Jew the commonest of all beginnings to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

The Character Of A Disciple: Joy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 16, 2018

There is something about doing the right thing that brings a “joy” … a sense of peace, assurance, righteousness … that comes from doing the right thing for the right reason … whatever may befall us as we do the right thing for right reason.

THE CHARACTER OF A DISCIPLE: JOY Scripture: 1st Peter 1:3-9 We are all familiar with the horrors that Jesus went through during His arrest and crucifixion: The betrayal. Being abandoned by His Disciples and followers. Dragged before angry and determined religious authorities. The beatings. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Matthew 6:19-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Hope In Christ Not Your Circumstances Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Mar 13, 2013

Hope In Christ Not Your Circumstances1 Peter sermon one!

Hope In Christ Not Your Circumstances (1 Peter 1:3-13) Key Center: 1:13, “13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled, set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. Hope in Christ for New Birth (1:3-4) 3 Praise be to the God and Father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2-13

Denomination: Holiness

Praise God For Our Great Salvation (1 Peter 1:3-5) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-5

Praise God for Our Great Salvation 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, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Can We Rejoice? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 13, 2015

Peter's declaration to the church to live joyfully is not a casual statement, but a COMMAND for us to take hold of! We can rejoice even in the bad times because something better is coming! Do we believe it? That is our challenge today!

Why can we rejoice? 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 2 1 Peter 1:1-12 Introduction - His name, Cephas, in the Syriac language, means “rock” -- One of the original 12 apostles (walked on water) -- Was at the Transfiguration of Jesus - Became a leader of the apostles in the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Encouraged (A Funeral Message) Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 7, 2014

A service of encouragement and thanksgiving for a life well lived. For a life cut short by illness.

Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9 ..... was a great encourager. She would always have a word of encouragement for Rochelle and I in regards to how a service had gone. When I saw her last Saturday her words were again encouraging hoping that the service went well for us on Sunday. We celebrate her life today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

What's The Big Deal About Easter Anyway?

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 21, 2015

Peter shares with his readers the importance of what Jesus did for us on Easter.

What’s The Big Deal About Easter Anyway? 1 Peter 1: 3-6a (NLT) Intro: There are some popular commercials out today trying to get you to buy insurance. I’m sure you have seen then. They are the ones that tell you that you can save 15% in 15 minutes. They started that ad campaign many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

"the Gift Of Joy" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020

So this month we are looking at Christmas words. Words that when we hear them, they make us think of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS WORDS “The Gift of Joy” 1st Peter 1:3-9 So this month we are looking at Christmas words. Words that when we hear them, they make us think of Christmas. The first week, we looked at the word peace. I reminded you that there are three levels of peace. • There is peace with God. Paul said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Troubled Times

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 30, 2020

The Hunger Games President Snow said, "Hope. It is the only thing stronger than fear." He was right. What oxygen is to the lungs, hope is to the soul. Hope gives us optimism, transforms us, and reminds us of our glorious future!

HOPE IN TROUBLED TIMES 1 Peter 1:3-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. You always need to be skeptical when you are offered a “free ride.” If it looks too good to be true, it probably IS too good to be true. Example: 2. In Zimbabwe, a bus driver was transporting 20 mental patients from one mental ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death To Life

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 10, 2020

Through the resurrection of Christ, we have a living hope, that sustains and strengthens the believer in all circumstances.

Death to Life 1 Peter 1:1-9 Through the resurrection of Christ, we have a living hope, that sustains and strengthens the believer in all circumstances. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • What a joy it is to be able to be together online for this joyful holiday! • I am so thankful for the technology ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Risen! - Easter

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 13, 2020

An Easter Sunday message of hope!

He is Risen! - Easter 1 Peter 1:3-5 Luke 23:55 - 24:12 April 12, 2020 START OUT WITH MAGIC TRICK - making candy appear out of an empty cup Now, I don’t usually start messages with a magic trick, but I thought today would be the exception. Why a magic trick? Well . . . it’s Easter . . . why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist