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A God Who Can

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 16, 2025

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The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis.

The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis. When we look at the summary of this story, it focuses on how the people reacted when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Really Listening Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2001

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The reception of Peter’s sermon to the household of Cornelius is an illustration of how we should be involved in listening to the sermon.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 21 The Art of Really Listening Acts 10:24-48 You will remember that in our last study of the Book of Acts we left Peter as he had arrived at the house of Cornelius. At Caesarea they met ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:24-48

Denomination: Baptist

God's Kingdom In Jesus' Hand

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 3, 2003

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A sermon for the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany Series B Healing of peter’s mother in law

5th Sunday after Epiphany Mark 1:29-39 "God’s Kingdom in Jesus’ Hand" There are two events in today’s gospel lesson which this sermon is centered around. The first is Jesus being taken to Simon’s mother-in-law as she lay sick with a fever. The second is Jesus going to a "lonely place" to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Life As A Rock

Contributed by Clint Davison on Oct 10, 2006

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Peter’s encouragement to live lives distinct from the world around us to God’s glory.

Life as a Rock: 1 Peter 2:4-12 A. Did your Mom ever say, “Behave yourself. Remember you’re a _________ and you never know who might see you.”? Mine did. I hated that…because she was right. You just never know who might be watching. Especially now, as a Christian, and even more so as a future ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 28, 2007

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Pentecost is an experience every child of God can receive according to Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost.

PENTECOST Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like a violent wind blowing came from heaven and filled the entire house where they were sitting. And tongues spreading out like a fire appeared to them and came to rest on each one of them. All ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Declaration Of Faith

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002

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The vital importance of Peter’s declarative confession and how it relates to the building of the New Testament Church today.

Our Declaration Our Faith! Matthew 16:13-19 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" [14] They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Faith More Precious Than Gold

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 17, 2004

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In I Peter chapter one peter gives us three reasons to live a life of thanksgiving and praise.

“Faith More Precious than Gold” -In all circumstances give thanks- I Peter 1:3-9 (NLT) I Thess. 5:18 “In all circumstances give thanks…” (NIV) Thanksgiving is a time of thanksgiving and praise. Thanksgiving is a reminder of the thankful attitude we need to have all year. The Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Never Forget What's Important Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 9, 2009

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Peter’s sermon from Acts 3 gives us the essentials of what evangelism needs to be about.

At the dramatic conclusion of the musical, Camelot, the tragic figure of King Arthur calls a boy named Tom out of the bushes. Arthur dubs the boy a “Knight of the Round Table,” but orders him not to fight in the battle. He is to “grow up and grow strong” in order to tell of the ideals and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:13-20

Denomination: *other

The Value And Power Of Your Testimony

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 22, 2014

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A brief unpacking of 1 Peter, looking at Peter's encouragement to always be prepared to give an answer for our hope.

The Value and Power of Your Testimony - 1 Peter 3:15-16 - June 22, 2014 We’ve just heard the testimony of a follower of Jesus Christ. Joanne has shared her heart - what God has done and is doing in her life. And I hope you’ve been encouraged by her words. I hope you have perhaps been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hearing God's Voice

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 17, 2020

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The phrase He that hath an ear let him hear appears 14 times in the Bible this is interesting because the number 14 is considered to be a symbol of salvation and deliverance. The 14th day of the 1st Hebrew month called Nisan is the Passover.

Hearing God’s Voice By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer Jr. OPENING:- I want to start this message out by telling two brief stories. The first is:- There once was a man that whispered, “God, speak to me.” And a meadowlark sang. But the man did not hear. So the man yelled, “God, speak to me!” and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Matthew 15:8, 1 John 4:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Not By Any Other Name Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 29, 2007

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Man may try to work his way to heaven but he will never make it. We must understand that it is God’s way. Hell is not a pleasant place at all. Torment and separation from God is the only thing awaiting anyone apart from a relationship with Jesus Christ

Not By Any Other Name Griffith Baptist Church – 10/22/06 A.M. Service Text: Acts 4:1-12 Introduction: In WWII when the marines captured the island of Saipan, the Japanese ordered the inhabitants to kill themselves by jumping off a cliff. Hundreds of feet below were the rocks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Are Through Jesus

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 11, 2021

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Look to Jesus for all things.

All things are through Jesus Romans 11: 36For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. (1) We have peace. Romans 5; 1Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:36

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Truly God’s People. What Does This Really Mean In Perspective?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 22, 2018

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We are regarded as being with the people of God. What does that mean? What privileges does this give us, and to what ends are we being prepared.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 22nd July 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 23 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 “Please join me in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Episcopal

God's Power In Our Weakness Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 17, 2003

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In the Bible is a man who tried and tried to follow Christ closely but failed time and time again… miserably. His name is Peter. Yet God showed His power in Peter’s life. If he can do that with Peter, he can do that with you.

A spiritual leader named Henry Varley shared some words that still serve to challenge God’s people. Here are the words: “The world has yet to see what God will do with and for and through and in and by a man who is fully consecrated to Christ.” God used these words to change a man named D.L. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Set Apart For God

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Oct 13, 2024

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If we don’t set ourselves apart, we are doomed to be no different from wordly people. If we contine to conform with the world, we will be lukewarm Christians.

Please bring out your bibles. Or your bible app? And if you don’t have one, please feel free to get a bible in the back or to share with your seatmate. I would really prefer that you use a real bible, why – because the real bible doesn’t have any other applications inside the book. It doesn’t have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 26:39-42, 1 Peter 3:13-14, Colossians 1:11-20, 1 Peter 3:8-18 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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