Sermons on 1 San Pedro 2:4:

The Mature Minister Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2002

Peter says we are a royal priesthood. What does that mean for the average church goer? (this sermon had great effect to prompt members to greater involvement in the church.)

OPENING: On the overhead projection we put up a cartoon showing a crazed man being led away from a church in a straightjacket. On the steps of the church building the preacher comments to another man “I’m going to miss Louis - he volunteered for everything.” COMMENT: As funny as that cartoon is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Laity 'move Out'

Contributed by Neal Gray on Feb 23, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE pastor preaches the simple reality that God has made us a special people for the special purpose of performing a special function--ministry.

"A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Laity ’Move Out’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Peter 2:1-10, KJV Purpose: The simple reality is that God has made us a special people for the special purpose of performing a special function--ministry. INTRODUCTION This Sermon Series This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Living As An Advertisement

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 13, 2001

We are saved to advertise the excellencies of God.

“Living as an Advertisement” I Peter 2:1-10 Preparation: Put a cut-out of an advertisement in each of the bulletins. I will make reference to it at the end of the message. Illustration: Read a full page newspaper ad. Have you ever considered the fact that we are like full page ads, advertising ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Stone Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus is the Living Stone.

Living Stone 1 Peter 2:1-12 I. Nourishment A. Get rid of unhealthy things - strip them off like soiled clothes 1. malous 2. deception 3. hypocrisy 4. jealousy 5. backstabbing B. The healthy things 1. Pure spiritual milk a. crave - a natural, instinctive desire b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What-You Are A Priest.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This sermon deals with stewardship of our occupations as service to the Lord.

What You’re A Priest—A Stewardship Of Our Occupations 10/18/98 Exodus 31:1-12 1 Peter 2:4-12 What would happen if your were in the army and your commanding officer told you, “we want to send you in on a mission behind enemy lines to rescue some of the prisoners who have been captured. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Holy Priesthood Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Peter illustrates our identity in the church as living stones and a holy priesthood

A Holy Priesthood Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction I watched a show where scientists tried to make a smaller model of the great pyramids to learn how the ancients had accomplished the feat. They measured and cut the giant stone which would serve as the guide and cornerstone, as they levered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Coming To The Living Stone Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002

Christ desires our sanctification individually, but there are also goals for the church corporately--what are they?

I Peter 2:4-10 “Coming to the Living Stone” Intro—Most of you are aware, I’m sure, of the recent scandal involving the bankruptcy of Enron Corporation and the alleged wrongdoing by its highest officials in inflating the apparent profit of the company in order to make money for themselves. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Cornerstone

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus Christ is the Cornerstone of our faith.

The Cornerstone Truck commercial - Like a Rock - Chevy I’ve got a chevy, its a rock, just sits there, doesn’t do anything The prison Alcatraz was called The Rock People use the term Rock, as a nick-name for diamonds. Insurance Co. - “get a piece of the Rock” (show Gibraltar) These terms, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8, Ephesians 2:19-20

Claiming Your Identity In Christ

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

1 Peter 2 gives insight into the Christians identity...do you know who you are in Christ?

We are moving into a fresh stage in our Christian faith, a birthing of victory in the church that has been unprecedented since the beginning of the church in the Book of Acts. Even as we sing that song, Enemies Camp where we talk about Satan being under our feet, God is bringing forth a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Let Peer Pressure Keep You From...

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet.

DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet. 2:4 "REJECTED BY MEN, BUT CHOICE AND PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF GOD" remember the building analogy INTRODUCTION: We hear a lot about peer pressure - the pressure to conform; to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Because We Belong To God, Part 2

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 26, 2005

Because we belong to God, we should desire spiritual nourishment to grow, we enjoy certain blessings, and we have a holy purpose in life.

Because We Belong to God Part 2 I Pet. 2:1-10 INTRO.: We want to continue today thinking about certain things a Christian should do and be just because he is a Christian. Last week we spoke of being holy in conduct, living in reverent fear, and loving one another sincerely. There are other very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bislett Effect

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005

Christianity is not made up of lone individuals going their own way; rather, Jesus connects us all into one fellowship.

Bislett Effect April 24, 2005 1 Peter 2:4-10 2441 words 4 Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and 5 like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called To Missions Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005

This sermon focuses on the biblical call for all who trust in Jesus as Lord to be involved in Missions work.

Call to Missions 1Peter 2:4-12 Intro.: A. One of the things that most people, if not everyone enjoys is Being CALLED: - Being called something special by someone special. - Getting a call with goodnews from a friend or family member. - even in Elementary school getting called when picking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Adventist

My Peculiar People

Contributed by David Rogers on Apr 4, 2005

A sermon on how and why we are called a peculiar people.

My Peculiar People 1Peter 2:1-25 By Brother David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church This week as I thought about the sermon that God was placing on me for this week He brought to my mind the peculiar people that I have met in my life. I have known people who did not believe in modern technology ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Jesus Built... Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Apr 18, 2005

The Church Jesus Built... I. It has significant stones II. It has regal priests

Easter 5 I Peter 2:4-10 How long does it take to build a church from scratch? I guess that depends on what our definition of the word “church” is. Maybe you’ve never really thought about it, but we use the word “church” in a lot of different ways. “Church” can be a verb, something we do. For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran