Sermons on 2 Pedro 3:16:

Growing Up In Grace

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2010

As Christians we are to be progressing in our sanctification and in our Christian walk. I hope this sermon helps us to do that.

Growing Up in Grace Text: 2nd Peter 3:14-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you were hoping that we were going to be back in the Book of Genesis this morning, you’re going to have to wait til next Sunday, or maybe even the Sunday after that, as the Lord’s been putting more than a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seven Significant Signs Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 23, 2010

Have you ever been told to grow in grace and knowledge of God but not given practical steps to do so? Seven signs or steps to spiritual growth

Intro: From Jeff Hana; the TOP TEN WAYS TO TELL IF A CHURCH IS SPIRIT-FILLED 10) You have to assign numbers to people who want to share their testimony in worship 9) As the pastor closes the sermon, the chant of “We want more! We want more!” erupts. 8) The ushers have to empty the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Then Live? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2010

While most people --including many professing Christians -- indiscriminately follow the popular culture and focus their lives on either looks, materialism, popularity, success, power, prestige, or social acceptance -- why should we pursue God and godlines

How Should We Then Live? 2 Peter 3:11-12, 17-18 1. I just came back from a pastor's conference, and I had a good time. We did not have too much free time, but I was able to work in a sermon outline and borrowed my room mate's computer to send the outline to Jane. . I brought two commentaries with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Waiting Room Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 30, 2012

This final chapter of 2 Peter is probably where the idea of meeting Peter at the pearly gates comes from. And while that is cute, the one who will really be interviewing us is Jesus himself. I thought the interview with a typical Christian in the waiting

So, you call me Lord, how did you do the will of my Father? (Mt 7:21) Ahhh well I went to church most Sundays, I read some parts of my Bible once in a while, I prayed, gave 2 or 3 percent of my income to the church when times were good. How did you love your enemies? (Mt 6:44) “I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

The End Of All Things Is Really At Hand

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 31, 2012

As Christians, we need to be careful that we do not fall into the area of doctrinal contempt because of the false prophets.

This has been an interesting year especially in light of all the doomsday prophecies. People are willing to believe anything regardless of the evidence to the contrary. Anywhere from preachers to politicians to historians, people have an itch to wax prophetic. Remember the preacher who predicted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Fury Waits Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010

God tarries, but does that mean he is faithful to his promise to return soon?

The Fury Waits 2 Peter 3:1-18 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI May 3, 2009 Series: Little Letters – The Forgotten Wisdom of the Bible There is a play out there by Samuel Beckett called Waiting for Gadot. In the play, two derelicts sit and discuss rather mindlessly their deplorable condition ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 10, 2014

1)Doctrinal Perceptiveness through the Word (2 Peter 3:15b–17), 2) Spiritual Progress in the Word (2 Peter 3:18a), and 3) Continual Praise in the Word (2 Peter 3:18b)

We’ve all just gone through a traumatic event: time change. We can look forward to enjoying light for longer in the day and the prospect of spring. For all of us, this time change is difficult for we lost an hour of sleep. Those who examine the effects of sleep note the increased accidents on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Other

Time For True Repentance

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

Jesus' coming is delayed to give the greater number of people the greater opportunity to repent.

TIME FOR TRUE REPENTANCE. 2 Peter 3. After the description of the false teachers who deny the second coming of Jesus - which is concluded with the horrible picture of 2 Peter 2:22 - Peter turns to his protégés and effectively says, “I am assured of better things concerning you” (cf. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do Until The Lord Comes Back - Part 3

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2013

What should we do until the Lord comes back? 1. Rush toward righteousness (vs. 14). 2. Consider the longsuffering of the Lord (vs. 15). 3. Watch out where you walk (vs. 15-17). 4. Keep growing in the grace of Jesus Christ (vs. 18).

What to Do Until the Lord Comes Back - Part 3 2 Peter 3:14-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 5, 2013 BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION: *Do you believe that Jesus Christ is coming again? If we believe what the Bible says about Jesus, then we know that the Lord is coming back. What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Product

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2013

Our goal is to grow to be like Christ, exemplified by a certain belief, conduct, values, priorities and relationships. We are to make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with Him.

RECAP – 2 Pet 3:8-13 • Peter reminded the people of the impending return of Christ and the end of this world by fire. • We are to THINK ETERNAL and invest in things that cannot be burned up, because what we do today has a bearing for the world to come. • The fact that HEAVEN ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Found In Him Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 28, 2014

You and I have been given “insider” information about the eventual end of the world as we know it. Thus we are commanded to live our lives in the light of Christ's return, keeping ourselves separated from worldiness & sharing our faith with the lost.

2 PETER 3: 14-18 [Our Precious Faith Series] FOUND IN HIM [2 Peter1:5–7 / 1 Corinthians 15: 56-58] Ned and Fred got together one Saturday afternoon to walk into town to watch the latest John Wayne movie at the theater. As they made their way into town, Ned told Fred that he was willing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

It's Farming Time

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Jan 6, 2015

Allowing GOD to Work in your Spirit

Allowing GOD to Work in your Spirit 2 Peter 3:14 Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; 15 and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14, 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 28, 2009

Peter uses the second coming of Christ to challenge us to grow in wholesome thinking, wholesome desires, wholesome living and wholesome wisdom

Title: The Second Coming Of Christ Text: 2 Peter 3:1-18 Quote by Chuck Swindoll “One out of every 30 verses in the Bible mentions the subject of the end of time, or of Christ’s return.” “And if I go and prepare a place for you I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pursuing Holiness Part 3 Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 12, 2009

Part 3 of the series B.A.S.I.C. How as a believer we should desire Holiness in our lives.

B.A.S.I.C part 3 Pursuing holiness Introduction- 2 Peter 3:8-18 Read from Bible and pray This morning we look at part 3 of the Basic series. Becoming a servant in Christ. The first week we looked at the deity of Christ. You can never serve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Changing Church, Changing Culture Wk5

Contributed by C Vincent on Oct 18, 2009

How the church must change but not compromise the truth

Changing Church in a Changing Culture Wk 5 What kind of people ought you to be? 2 Peter 3 Peter writing to remind them of: Words written in OT Words of Jesus through the Apostles These things will happen; we can pray against situations all we like but God’s word must come to pass. We must ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God