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Sermon # 36 - Revive The Love In Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 21, 2023

If we want our marriages to be vibrant and happy, we must work towards getting back to the love we had for each other when we first got married. Here are some practical counsel from God’s word on how we can make love grow in our marriages.

We read in Ecclesiastes 4:9, “Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively.” (GNB) The counsel that we receive from the word of God as mentioned in the above verse, is that two are far better than one, as together they can work far more efficiently on any given ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9, Proverbs 21:19, Genesis 29:15, Genesis 29:18, Genesis 29:20, Mark 10:8-9, Genesis 26:35, Luke 23:34, Psalm 103:10, James 1:19, Ephesians 4:26, 1 Peter 4:8, Galatians 5:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Ready And Prepared

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 10, 2023

Jesus teaches us valuable lessons using the story of ten bridesmaids to prepare us for eternity.

A GREAT DEAL OF OUR LIFE AND DAILY ROUTINE IS GETTING READY OR PREPARATION. WE SPEND TIME GETTING READY FOR WORK, FOR APPOINTMENTS, HOLIDAYS, AND SUCH. I FOUND ONE STUDY THAT SAYS THAT THE AVERAGE AMERICAN SPENDS 5 YEARS OF THEIR LIFE IN PREPARATION AND WAITING FOR EVENTS IN THEIR LIFE. MATTHEW’S ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Peter 4:7-8, Romans 10:10, Ephesians 5:15-17, Ephesians 5:14, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Righteous Joseph Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 1, 2023

People often neglect righteous Joseph while focussing on the theme of Christmas. But do you know there is a man who stands silently next to the manger in the nativity scene? He is not even given a single line to speak! Then he disappears completely from history after the teenage years of Jesus.

INTRODUCTION There is a story of courage that took place in the very first Christmas. It is about righteous Joseph. But it is a story we often miss because people’s Christmas focus is mostly around a young mother Mary and her son, Jesus. People often neglect righteous Joseph while focussing on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18, Matthew 1:24, 1 Peter 4:8, Proverbs 21:26, 1 John 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

1 Peter 4:1-11 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 5, 2023

In today's study Peter talks about the need to remain faithful to God despite suffering for His name, and to turn away from sin. He also talks about how to respond to false accusation on account of our faith.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/Z7bnA6tc8qM For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kgd1x0uLSFIjohFWf1IFC?si=i9GTLVQrQVG3FU8vxbfIbw 1 Peter 4:1-6 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11, 1 Peter 3:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have You Lost Your First Love?

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Aug 25, 2023

I once visited Ephesus and in that old destroyed city, I asked myself what the first love is. Find out what I received in that once great city.

Some years ago, I had the privilege of visiting Turkey. A Turkish man and one of his family members were going to do a business trip to Turkey so they invited me to go with them. I gladly accepted the invitation with one request that I would be allowed to spend a day in Ephesus. We were staying in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8, Matthew 22:34-40, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:17-18, John 19:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Live In Christ Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 16, 2023

This is the 8th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#8] LIVE IN CHRIST 1 Peter 4:1-11 Introduction: We live in a time when people work very hard at telling us how to think. The World tells us to be passive and tolerant. Businesses tell us to think about their product and they do that with advertisements that sometimes should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Purpose: A Call To Faithful Service

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 6, 2023

In these verses, the apostle Peter provides us with valuable insights on how to live with purpose and fulfill our calling as faithful servants of God. Let us dive into the Word of God and discover five essential points for living a life of significance.

I. The Urgency of the Times "But the end of all things is at hand..." (1 Peter 4:7a) The first point we find in this passage is the urgency of the times. Peter reminds us that the end of all things is near. As believers, we should be aware that our time on this earth is limited, and we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make Me A Monday Christian

Contributed by Russell Unrath on Jan 8, 2021

Be open to being used in whatever way you can, the impact is yet to be seen but will forever be felt by someone else.

Intro 1: Good morning! Welcome again to our English service, I say that so often, but just speaking makes that phrase redundant. Bottom line, I’m happy you are here, I’m happy you are signed in, I’m glad we can worship together today, whatever that looks like. It has been a very interesting 9/10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Life

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 16, 2022

This sermon addresses Mose's encouragement to the people as they prepare to enter into the promised land, and how it is a reminder to all Christians when faced with various temptations to make life giving choices.

Good morning. Does anybody remember this game of Life? It is a game that basically simulates life. All the choices you have to make in life. Remember the first choice you have to make in the Game of Life? College or career. That is the first choice. Then you go on and make choices whether ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19, John 8:36, Romans 6:21, 2 Peter 2:20-22, 1 John 1:9, 1 Peter 4:7-8, Proverbs 14:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 14:6, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Pardon Me

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Forgiveness must be a daily lifestyle, releasing debts as God forgives us, so faith and love remain alive in every relationship.

(490 Times) Introduction – Mercy Triumphs over Judgment When Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven” (Matthew 18:21–22). Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22, Lamentations 3:22-23, 1 Peter 4:8, Romans 12:19, Mark 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Until The End Series

Contributed by John Bright on Sep 24, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

“Until the End” 1 Peter 4:7-11 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 4 “7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” 9 Be hospitable to one another without ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, John 15:4, 1 Peter 2:17, 1 Peter 3:8-9, Romans 3:23, 1 Corinthians 12:28, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 Peter 4:7-11, John 14:2-3, Matthew 24:42-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Instructions For The End Of The World Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 11, 2025

What should you do if you knew the world would end soon? Peter gives us the answer.

This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, written in the first century to believers in several Roman provinces, in what today is the country of Turkey. Peter’s main purpose in writing the letter was to encourage them to maintain a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pullup A Chair Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2025

God is inviting each of you to pull up a chair next to Him this new year in 2026 – Yes, even next to His table – to have a conversation with Him – to even ask questions of Him.

Video Transition: Nicodemus and Jesus from the Chosen! Scripture: John 3:1-21: Jesus meets Nicodemus! 1There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. 2After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, 1 Peter 4:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zaccheaus Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 4, 2026

God is inviting each of you to pull up a chair next to Him this new year in 2026 – Yes, even next to His table – to have a conversation with Him – to even ask questions of Him.

Video Transition: Chairs! Series: Pull Up a Chair - Zach! Thesis: God is inviting each of you to pull up a chair next to Him this new year in 2026 – Yes, even next to His table – to have a conversation with Him – to even ask questions of Him. (Reference the banner) Key Verse on the banners for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, 1 Peter 4:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Another: Greet And Serve Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 18, 2025

Why do you think there are examples of greetings in the Bible? What if you knew the power of greeting and service that could build up God’s children? You are invited to greet and serve one another as God intended.

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) One Another: Greet and Serve Romans 16:3-16; 1 Peter 4:7-11 We continue our One Another Series to build up the body of Christ, to mature the family of God. So far we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-16, 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other