Sermons on 1 San Pedro 2:3:

Abimelech: Driven To Destruction Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 28, 2020

Don’t let anger drive you, and don’t let anger destroy you. Instead, trust God to deal appropriately with those who hurt you.

One morning Ralph woke up at five o'clock to a noise that sounded like someone repairing boilers on his roof. Still in his pajamas, he went into the back yard to investigate. He found a woodpecker on the TV antenna, “pounding its little brains out on the metal pole.” Angry at the little ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-57, Romans 12:19, 1 Peter 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stones

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 21, 2011

Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter.

I Peter 2: 2 – 10 Stones Intro: “Sticks and stones may break my bones; but, names will never hurt me.” Do you remember this little poem or something like it from your childhood. On the news today, we see people throwing stones at each other. What do we human do when our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Stones

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 22, 2011

Let us be willing to be built into a living cathedral for God, so that all people in our valley will be attracted to Jesus, and come into God’s holiness, and to be sanctified in his holy presence

INTRO I’m so proud of my baby girl. She's working on a project for the school’s science-fair by growing citrine-like, rock crystals in the basement. What normally takes thousands of years to do in nature; chemists have somehow been able to reproduce in a matter of weeks. I think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Growth Through Spiritual Diet

Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 15, 2011

Did you know that a Christian must have a spiritual diet? I was blessed to discover it in 1 Peter Chapter 2. I like peter. Peter is quite often pictured on the pages of scripture eating, or sitting at the table. Here, in chapter 2, he is not referring the

CHRISTIAN GROWTH THROUGH SPIRITUAL DIET 1 PETER 2:1-3 Introduction, Attention, Personal- Six years ago, my wife and I took our youngest son for a regular physical check-up and the doctor told us, “Everything is fine with him, except his growth. Last time he was doing fine, now he is thinner. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Cornerstone Living

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

Sometimes the passages that are easy to understand are the scariest.

CORNERSTONE LIVING Text: I Peter 2:1 - 10 Mark Twain is quoted as saying , “Most people are bothered by those passages in the Bible which they cannot understand; but as for me, I always notice that the passages of Scripture which trouble me the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Milk & Stones Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009

I want to ask if you crave the Word of God? Do you have a deep desire to get into it, and when you do, do you have trouble putting it down? Do you get a kind of euphoric feeling when you read something that perhaps you have not read before?

1 Peter 2:1-12 – Milk & Stones Do you ever get a craving for something? I don’t mean something like, ‘oh, I’d like to have a cool glass of water right now,’ or ‘gee wouldn’t it be nice to eat a good steak tonight,’ or even ‘man I wish I was somewhere else right now.’ No, what I am asking is do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Mmm Mmm Good!

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

Like the old Campbells soup commercial, those who serve God know that He too is "Mmmmm Mmmmm Good!"

GOD IS Mmmm Mmmm GOOD! INTRO: HOW MANY REMEMBER THE OLD CAMPBELL SOUP COMMERCIAL WHICH SAID THE SOUP WAS ________ __________ GOOD! THAT'S RIGHT IT WAS MMMMM MMMMM GOOD! JUST LIKE THE SOUP, THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED THE LORD FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME HAVE LEARNED THAT HE TOO IS MMMM MMMM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom From Insecurity

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 29, 2011

A message about the security found in God and what a secure Christian looks like.

All right, open up your Bibles this morning to First Peter, chapter 2. We’re in the sermon series called First Peter; we’re just looking through this book. We’re going to topically walk through this book of First Peter. And again I want to remind you that every week, I want you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Peter 2:3-5 Gods Provision And The Future For His. (Sermon Oct 2014)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 19, 2014

I love our country as much as anyone but, I’m afraid we are heading in the direction of Gods judgment upon us real quick. The majority of the people are looking to our government for protection and the most are putting their trust in it instead of God

1 Peter 2:3-5 Gods protection, help through persecution and the future for His own (Sermon) Oct 2014 Illus:A young boy went to a grocery store and asked the grocer for a box of Duz detergent. The grocer was puzzled and asked why he wanted a box of Duz. The boy said that he was going to wash his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Drinking The Bible Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 25, 2014

It is impossible to grow in your relationship with God without growing in your relationship with God’s Word. We won’t grow unless we get into the Word.

Drinking the Bible 1 Peter 2:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill October 25-26, 2014 Video: “Week in the Life of a Neglected Bible” If you and I are not reading the Bible on a regular basis, we will never know its truth and we won’t grow in truth. According to a Barna survey, 82% think that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivating Our Spiritual Passions Crucifying Our Fleshly Passions Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 6 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing a discussion of what it means to live by the power and enlightenment of the Holy Spirit.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Cultivating our Spiritual Passions -- Crucifying our fleshly passions” I Corinthians 2:6-3:4 Every one of us has witnessed the war between two opposite views. Lies, brainwashing, fear, intimidation, bribery, power and control are a way of life. We find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Let’s Have Church”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 28, 2021

Here we have a cave full of mistreated, depressed, discouraged, and desperate fugitives trying to deal with the setbacks of life. And David Suggest, "Let's Have Church!" You are invited!

“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22, 1 Samuel 22:1-2, Psalm 119:103, 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 8: The Pure Milk

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 17, 2021

Growing in Christ makes us strong in tough times.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 8: The Pure Milk 1 Peter 2:1-3 Introduction In the last study Peter told us of the importance of sincere love among the brethren. Love must not be hypocritical. This is necessary for believers at all times as it is a reflection of the love of God. It serves as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Stones

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 25, 2023

It’s been said that in order for people to be happy, or to find fulfillment in life, there are three things that are necessary: First, they need something to believe. Second, they need someone to love. And third, they need something worthwhile to do...

Living Stones 1Pe 2:2-9 It’s been said that in order for people to be happy, or to find fulfillment in life, there are three things that are necessary: First, they need something to believe. Second, they need someone to love. And third, they need something worthwhile to do. Now, I believe this. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-9

Denomination: Methodist

A Return To True Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 21, 2024

God is to be worshiped as both "Father" and "Spirit.” Spirit is nature. Father is relationship. The issue of worship is not where and when it is done as much as who and how.

Topic: A RETURN TO TRUE WORSHIP: Objective: “Understanding the meaning, function, purpose and responsibility of being a New Testament priest” KEY SCRIPTURE; 1 PETER 2;1-10 The Ark of God's presence will return to our midst when we return to true worship. This is not worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10