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  • John Beehler avatar

    Spring Training

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
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    Life is our spring training that is preparing us for the season that lies ahead.

    Spring Training Every year in February, baseball players head to Arizona and Florida to prepare for the upcoming baseball season. They gather to stretch muscles, practice their skills, get in shape, and work on the fundamentals to help them play together as a team. Pitchers ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christ The Second Adam Who Won Back The World To God

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
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    “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit” 1 Pet. 3:18a.

    Theme: Christ the second Adam who won back the world to God Text: Gen. 9:8-17; 1 Pet. 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 A happy life is a life of faith filled with gratitude and thankfulness to God. We have enough reasons to be thankful, but unfortunately, instead of being thankful we take our blessings for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "What Is To Happen To Those Who Lived Befor Jesus Christ?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
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    There is no corner of teh universe where God’s grace has not been preached.

    1 Peter 3:18-22 “What Is To Happen To Those Who Lived Before Jesus Christ?” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice hangs a painting that got the artist in trouble with the Inquisition. The painting depicts ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    El Ministerio De Jesus En El Cielo

    Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on May 17, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
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    ¿Te has preguntado que hace Jesus en el cielo? Jesus murio, recucito, descendio, ascendio al cielo y aun ministra a los suyos.

    El Ministerio De Jesus En El Cielo 1 Pedro. 3:22 Introduccion: Abril 27, 2003 servicio vespertino en Ebenezer, Union City, CA Había una vez un hombre que se llamaba Pepe, y bueno, Pepe era como tú y yo, o sea, un hombre normal. Tenía cuatro hijos y una hija y trabajaba en una ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
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    This is a short gospel message preached at a baptisimal service, using the account of Noah as symbol of baptism.

    Baptism There are many misconceptions about God, many people just thinking that He is just an old man on a cloud. People can see Him as a person to cry out to only when desperate, to use as a swear word when angry or upset, and as somebody to blame when things go wrong. Many have a much clearer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    By Submitting Series

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
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    Facing life by submitting to God, authorities, wives and spouses

    Sermon: Surviving the Drought by Being Submissive I Peter 3:8-12 September 22, 2002 I. Introduction A. Weather Report B. But it takes more to survive a drought then a few days of rain. It takes perseverance and change, lifestyle changes. We don’t know how long this drought is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Fear Factor Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
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    How does the Christian really deal with Fear from the Biblical perspepective? Sadly too few believers understand the victory they could have if they would simply exercise their faith in God’s word.

    The Emotion Quotient – Part Two “The Fear Factor” 1 Peter 3:13-15 - ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? [14] But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." [15] But in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Faithful Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,956 views

    Discipleship starts with a heart completely devoted to Jesus

    Discipleship. What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus? A clean heart. A surrendered spirit. Fellowship with other believers? What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus? We really dumb down this calling to be a disciple. We could start a discipleship program and teach others to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Infernal Jailhouse Rock Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,955 views

    God’s plan of redemption cannot be thwarted.

    The Infernal Jailhouse Rock I Peter 3:18-20 1. A children’s Sunday School class was learning the Apostles Creed. Each child had been assigned a sentence to repeat. The first one said, “I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” The second child said, “I believe in Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ark Baptism Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,420 views

    Baptism is a ritual that points in several directions.

    Ark Baptism (I Peter 3:20b-22) 1. When it comes to church, some people cannot stay put. One balmy day in the South Pacific, a navy ship espied smoke coming from one of three huts on an uncharted island. ?Upon arriving at the shore they were met by a shipwreck survivor. He said, "I’m so glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Peter's Perplexing Passage

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,265 views

    A couple possible interpretations of one of the Bible’s most perplexing passages and some valuable lessons we learn from it.

    Peter’s Perplexing Passage I P. 3:18-20 INTRO.: There are many difficult passages in the Bible. In fact, Peter says Paul wrote some things hard to understand II P. 3:15, 16. This could also be said of some of Peter’s writings. Especially this passage, regarded by some as the most difficult to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A Clear Conscience And A Good Testimony" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,595 views

    Sermon 11 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED, 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "Triumph Proclaimed!" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,147 views

    Sermon 12 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; 19 in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, 20 who once were disobedient, when the patience ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Hope In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,599 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:18-22

    Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22, Title: Hope in Suffering, Date/Place: LSCC, 2/5/06, AM A. Opening illustration: tell the story of the girl that I met in OT Survey in seminary who had a small scar on her right thumb. But don’t tell the end of it. B. Background to passage: Peter uses Christ as his first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Submission: The Power Of A Tender Heart Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,563 views

    Don’t let American society fool you. Godly submission is a very, very powerful thing. If you are able to apply this concept to your life. You will be able to live well, whatever your life’s circumstance.

    Note to Reader: This is the second part of the topic of submission. For the first part, see the sermon - Submission: The Dilemma Of Submission. As we move into chapter 3 this morning we find the Apostle Peter continuing his thoughts on living a Godly life in the midst of difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational