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  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Destiny Intro Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jul 6, 2009
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     | 7,342 views

    Whats it all about? Is there a point to life? Whats is the meaning to Life? Destiny. you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    ILL; I recently watched the movie Transformers 2, in typical Hollywood style, the hero of the movie was on the verge of saving the world from the evil Transformers when he was killed. However, in death he was visited by the by leaders of the good Transformers, they said to the Hero, “we have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "The Hope Of The Believer”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
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    We have been given a hope that will last beyond our trials.

    I Peter 1:1-12 July 16, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “THE HOPE OF THE BELIEVER” Introduction: (vs. 1-2) • Who is the author? Apostle Peter • Who is the audience Christians scattered throughout Northern Turkey • What is the message? We have been given hope • that will last through our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    You Always Can Have Hope

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 24, 2010
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    Peter is telling us, as long as our hope is in Christ..there is always hope for the believer.

    You always have hope 1Peter 1:3-12 Introduction- 1 Peter 1:3-12 Hope is a funny thing When you have it, you feel like you are on top of the world. When you do not have it, you feel like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Proof Of Purchase

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 5, 2008
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    Explore the message that the early Christians recieved to give them hope while facing Nero’s insane persecution. Discover the three proofs of faith which can help you truly know if you are developing as a follower of Christ.

    Opening Skit: Stamped For Eternity (available upon request) VIDEO INTRO: PROOF (available upon request) Introduction: We struggle to believe what we cannot see, but we cannot see, because we are not really looking. We all hope for the best most of the time. Even when the odds aren’t quite in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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    As Christians we have a living hope, made sure by the risen Lord Jesus Christ. His resurrection is the sign that we too will be raised to new life. His Holy Spirit given to us is the guarantee that God’s life is flowing through us and will keep us safe un

    I was watching the replay of the Wimbledon final last Monday morning at the gym. Andy Roddick had fought back to be 2 all at the end of the fourth set. At that stage he must have felt like he had a real hope of changing history. Maybe this was the year that Roger Federer could be beaten and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Why Salvation Is So Awesome! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 16, 2010
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    Our salvation is awesome for many reasons and Peter shares three reason with us in the text

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is easy to talk about how we are supposed to cling to God in the good times and the bad. • The “Christian Thing” is to say that no matter what you are facing, keep your chin up and trust God. • The folks Peter was addressing his letter to were facing difficult times and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Priviledged People Series

    Contributed by David Blizzard on Feb 11, 2011
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    Study through 1 Peter

    A Privileged People – 1 Peter 1:10-16 Have you ever thought about some of the ways the saints are referred to in scripture, i.e., beloved, brother, called out ones. All of these titles show that we are privileged people. We need to make much God’s saving grace shown toward us. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Living Hope Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 26, 2011
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     | 9,019 views

    Jesus is alive, so be sure and be glad today. Be sure of a glorious future, and be glad even in times of grief today.

    Judy Packard of Lake Leelanau, Michigan, talks about the time her neighbor, visiting the Holy Land, sent a letter describing the beautiful gardens. Her 6-year-old mused, “I wonder if he saw the rose.” “What rose?” Judy asked. “You know,” said her child, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Genuine Faith And Glorious Joy

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 29, 2011
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    A message describing how to get your spiritual joy and wonder back.

    Okay, all right, so turn your Bible to 1st Peter, 1st Peter. Now I don’t want to be Captain Obvious here but Peter was kind of a big deal in The Bible. I mean he, along with Paul, James maybe John, outside of Jesus, obviously Jesus is the centerpiece, the cornerstone of all of scripture. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Pain Reveals Our Genuine Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 7, 2008
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    Trials in our lives show us how much faith we have in the Lord.

    1. Remember that Peter is writing this letter AS A PASTOR to those who were suffering greatly for their faith. • Scattered. Suffering. Confused. Perplexed. • They are going through some seriously tough times. • Nero is taking some & using them for his own sick entertainment. • Society at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Looking Back Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,903 views

    Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Those objects will lead to breakdown or breakthrough. It all depends on my choice.

    This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Looking Back I Peter 1:3-16 1 Peter 1:3-16 3 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, 4 and into an inheritance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Wise avatar

    Taking Salvation For Granted

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,768 views

    A message designed to fremind Christians of the great salvation we have.

    Taking Salvation For Granted I Peter 1:10-12 Most of us take things for granted. As much as kids hate it when we say things like this…let’s think back: Do we realize that there was a time BEFORE air-conditioning and automatic transmissions in cars; self-defrosting freezers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Hope. It Is Not Over Until.... Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,805 views

    Hope. Not that sappy Oprah kind, but the biblical kind. The kind that says: In spite of the circumstances that surround you, God will hold hope for you, And beyond any explanation possible there will be joy.

    This is a wonderful passage. There is so much that is packed in to these few words. I don’t know about you, but the first thing that jumps out at me is verse 8 – Place your finger there – and let’s look at it again…I see Peter, as he is writing this statement, saying it with….shock and awe. 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Greatness Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,234 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 1:10-12

    Text: 1 Peter 1:10-12 Title: The Greatness of the Gospel Date/Place: LSCC, 5/15/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Karl Barth’s statement about the greatest thought ever to come across his mind. B. Background to passage: Referring back to the salvation being continually obtained, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clyde Paige avatar

    Then Comes Glory

    Contributed by Clyde Paige on Feb 17, 2007
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     | 2,528 views

    Intense look at the subject of salvation from a Biblical Standpoint

    Then Comes Glory I Peter 1:10-12 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist