Sermons on 1 San Pedro 5:7:

In His Steps

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 9, 2004

Today we are going to look at 8 steps that Peter fires off in these concluding verses, 8 steps that Jesus took as He walk this earth, 8 steps that are necessary for the church & the Christian to take if they are to live God’s way. (Living God’s Way - 9)

In HIS Steps Living God’s Way – part 9 1 Peter 5:1-14 1To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God As Good Shepherd

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002

Symbolic language is used throughout the Bible to describe God. Among the most precious and universally undertood is that of God as Shepherd.

pI PETER 5 TRINITY 3 SHEPHERD SUNDAY Introduction Use of symbols - by Jesus in communication. Among the most powerful are those comparing Jesus to the life of a Shepherd. This is an old thought -- God was referred to as "The Shepherd of Israel." This imagery is used to communicate who God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Anglican

Cast Away The Pride

Contributed by David Hutton on Jul 17, 2002

The greatest hindrance in accepting a gift if pride.

Introduction A baby girl was born into the world, abandoned by her father, and viewed by her mother as a hindrance to her social life and prospects of remarriage. The mother was eventually arrested for offering shoppers at a store her precious child. The little girl was passed through the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Worry About My Anxiety!

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 30, 2002

But are there any benefits of worry??? Depends on who you are.

I. Intro A. All of us fall victim to anxiety. B. Tears at the mind, keeps us up at night, consumes our thoughts, causes stress. C. But are there any benefits of worry??? Depends on who you are. D. Read 1 Pet. 5:6-8 1. Anxiety is a direct ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Christian Suffering Is--And Isn't

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on May 9, 2002

Christians can expect to suffer, but in Christ suffering is a time for joy, praise, humility, and faith.

WHAT CHRISTIAN SUFFERING IS—AND ISN’T 7th Sunday of Easter (1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11) Introduction: “OK, Doc, give it to me straight.” When you go to the doctor, do you want him to only hint that something might be wrong, or do you want him to honestly and clearly discuss the details of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Drop The Worry

Contributed by Gary Washburn on May 31, 2002

Worry is a sin. How do I stop it? This simple message demonstates how to practically drop your worries.

I Peter 5:5-10 Intro: Have everyone print on a piece of paper their #1 worry, problem they are currently facing. This is something they think about everyday. (Do not give details/names/incidences that anyone could recognize this as your problem.) Have them fold them in two and hold for now. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

The night Jesus was born, the Angel of the Lord appeared to a group of shephers, scared them to death, and yelled "Fear Not!"

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Jesus from the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6 · Each North American produces an average of three and a half pounds of garbage per day. · Five million extra tons of trash is produced between Thanksgiving and New Years ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lay Down Your Burdens

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus will help ease the burdens you are carrying.

Lay Down Your Burdens The first time I took a group of youth into the Smokey Mountains, we hiked to Abrams Falls. 2.5 mile hike each way 40 ft. big waterfall. During our time there, one of the youth hurt leg and couldn’t walk. No vehicles, bikes, - arm over my & other adult shoulder, carried out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:6-7

Cast All Your Care Upon The Lord For He Cares For You

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 11, 2001

1.CONFIDENCE 2.CARE 3.CONCERN 4.CURE 5.CURSE 6.CONFLICT 7.COMFORT

CAST ALL YOUR CARE UPON THE LORD FOR HE CARES FOR YOU OUTLINE 1.CONFIDENCE 2.CARE 3.CONCERN 4.CURE 5.CURSE 6.CONFLICT 7.COMFORT THE MESSAGE CAST ALL YOUR CARE UPON THE LORD FOR HE CARES FOR YOU I Peter 5:7 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1.CONFIDENCE God wants ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can Trust Him

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 20, 2001

You can place you full and complete trust in God!

You can Trust Him Selected Passages William Penn, the founder of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, was well liked by the Indians. Once they told him he could have as much of their land as he could encompass on foot in a single day. So, early the next morning he started out and walked until late ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:9-10, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Faithful Followers

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H.

Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H. Gordon Selfridge built up one of the world's larges department stores in London. He achieved success by being a leader, not a boss. Here is his own comparison of the two types of executives: The boss drives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mutual Humility

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

MUTUAL HUMILITY HELPS THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD 1.

MUTUAL HUMILITY HELPS THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD 1. The Call to Mutual Humility -- Humility Prepares Us To Serve One Another a. this call is for every believer b. this call prepares us for service toward one another c. the essence of the call is humility 2. The Link ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Casualties In This Christian Army

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Nov 27, 2000

CHURCH SOLDIERS

MODERN DAY CASUALTIES IN THE CHURCH! ( failure is when you stop trying....if you lay down soon you will be laid up...wounded, in foxholes, in the bunkers..phillip. 1:27 1. THE AWARENESS OF OUR ENEMY. a. his personality..as a roaring lion, deceiver, thief, destroyer, liar, murderer, accuser... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9, 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Exhortations To Excellence" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 15, 2007

Sermon 16 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, 2 shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Overcoming The Devil (Pastor Jose Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

How do we Overcome Satan? Standing Against him and all he represents.

Overcoming the Devil 1 Peter 5:6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and in his good time he will honor you. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you. 8 Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational