Sermons on 1 San Pedro 2:10:

The Affirmation Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

9th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message focuses on the fact that God is an affirming Father.

“The Affirmation Factor” (The Fatherhood of God Pt 9) Review If we only had the image of God painted by Nahum, it would be most frightening. Nahum 1:2-6 Fortunately, Nahum’s image of God is not the only image found in Scripture. The Bible employs numerous images to communicate the attributes of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6-7, Colossians 1:21-22, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

America And All Nations Wait On The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Dale Mcanally on Dec 30, 2014

The mature children of God in Christ Jesus, the church or called out ones, the body of the Anointed One and the Anointing, are the hope for the people of all nations in the Earth.

The body of Christ is made up of all people that have made Jesus Christ the Savior and Lord of their lives. The word, Christ, translated from the New Testament Greek means, “the Anointed One and the Anointing”. The word, anoint, means, “to rub on one with oil”. Oil in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Romans 8:18-21, Revelation 2:25-26, Isaiah 60:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Living Stone" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 27, 2015

Jesus said that a wise man will build upon the "rock" for solid foundation and the foolish man would build upon the "sand" and the foolish man house would not stand. We as "living stones" must build upon "Rock" for our spiritual house to stand.

Introduction: Peter use the text from Psalm 34:8 as he writes to the Christian "you have tasted that the Lords is gracious" in the previous verse (2:3). Then Peter states that we have tasted the milk of Word as he refers to Jesus Christ. After believers have purged their lives from the unwholesome ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Passover Reborn Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 3 in our series from Exodus following Israels faith journey. This message focuses on the Passover then and now.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch The Passover Reborn Introduction God first prepared his people for deliverance through hardship. They needed to realize how miserable it is to serve any other nation and god. Next God prepared a leader to lead them through the process of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Legacy In Stones Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2016

Does your life reflect what God has done for you? Do you sacrifice for God in your life promoting purpose, holiness, worship, praise, and mercy? Are you honestly carving your life on the inside and the outside to look like Jesus Christ?

LEGACY IN STONES 1 PETER 2:4-10 STONE CARVER PARABLE 1 Once upon a time there was a master stone carver who had a large seven foot square piece of stone outside of his shop. It was a perfect square block of marble that the stone carver always said would be his master work. He always said that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcome To The Priesthood

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016

A sermon about the priesthood of all believers in Christ.

It doesn’t take long to figure out that having a title isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. It’s lonely at the top, even though you may have a name plaque that says something before or after your name. Really, it would be easier not to wear a title sometimes: Stinky diapers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Beyond Guilt

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

THE HOPE THAT WE HAVE IN CHRIST THAT ALLOWS US TO LIFT THE LOAD OF GUILT THAT WE OFTEN CARRY TOO MUCH OF. WE NEED TO LEARN FROM THE INNOCENSE OF CHILD-LIKE FAITH.

HOPE BEYOND GUILT 1 PETER 2:4 – 2:12 I WANT TO VISIT TWO MORE ASPECTS OF HOPE BEFORE WE TURN OUR ATTENTION TO CELEBRATING THE ADVENT SEASON. THE FIRST ASPECT, AND THE ONE THAT I AM GOING TO SPEAK ON TODAY, IS THE HOPE THAT WE HAVE IN CHRIST THAT ALLOWS US TO LIFT THE LOAD OF GUILT THAT WE OFTEN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Be Holy Because God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 24, 2017

Some of God’s commandments & statutes we find easy to follow, others are a little more difficult for us to faithfully follow. God has given us a command that is explicit in the standard He expects us to live by: "You must be holy because I am holy"

God’s definition of Holy We continue in our preaching series on discovering your destiny. For the next few weeks, we are going to be considering how setting high standards in our lives is important as disciples of Jesus. This morning we are going to think about what it means to be decent and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:44, 1 Peter 1:16, Galatians 5:16-25, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 3:2-3, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:22-24, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Ephesians 1:4, Leviticus 20:26, 1 Peter 2:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are Clergies Superior In Gods Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 28, 2021

Christ is the head of the church and He is the supreme authority. Believers have different callings and gifts (Romans 12:6), they're all servants of the Lord (Romans 14:4).

Christ as the head of the church and He is the supreme authority. Believers have different callings and gifts (Romans 12:6), they're all servants of the Lord (Romans 14:4). Paul and Timothy called themselves the “servants” of the Corinthian church (2 Corinthians 4:5). Peter viewed Silas as his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Titus 2:14, Revelation 1:6

On Christ, The Solid Rock I Need To Stand

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 6, 2020

In changing and uncertain times, we go back to Jesus, the Rock and Foundation of our faith

5.8.20 1 Peter 2:4–10 4 As you come to him, the Living Stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious, 5 you also, like living stones, are being built as a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, in order to bring spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Who You Are In God’s Eyes

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 7, 2020

God, through the Apostle Peter, gives us several images of what it means to be a Christian rightly connected to Christ and to each other. Holding onto these images can help us weather the storms of life.

1 Peter 2:2-10 Who You Are in God’s Eyes Happy Mother’s Day, church! If you are able to join us for our 11:00 Zoom call today (that is, Sunday), mothers, we’d like you to show us a picture of you and your kids, maybe when they were young, if you have one handy. Mothers often are the glue that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

The On-Going Construction Of God's House

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 11, 2020

The church of Christ is built of living stones, the communion of saints. That includes you and I.

May 10, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson 1 Peter 2:2-21 The On-going Construction of God’s House Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house.” As this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Laid Up For You

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 15, 2021

To establish hope is laid up for us in heaven, through faithful obedience to the word of the truth of the gospel; the grace of God; having been deposed from the power of darkness and seated in the Kingdom of God's dear Son.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Gospel: The Word of the Truth 2. The Gospel: The Grace of God in Truth 3. The Gospel: The Glory of God’s Inheritance Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Hope Laid Up For You.” This is another expository sermon. The outline of the study ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps To Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Bible is not just a reference book. It is to be our daily menu if we want to be mature. It will put muscles on our faith, marrow in our hope and blood in our heart of love.

There is one calling that every Christian has without exception, and that is the calling to maturity. We are born into the household of God as babes in Christ, but we are not to remain infants. We are to grow up into the fullness of the stature of Christ. The speed with which we achieve this goal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-19

His Own Special People

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 2, 2020

Experiencing peace and security knowing your position in Jesus Christ

I remember reading a story when I was a boy about a bird whose egg dropped from its nest. When the baby bird hatched it had no identity because its mother wasn’t around for it to bond to. As a result, it spent the duration of the story looking for its mother. It asked everyone and everything it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible