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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part Three Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
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    What character qualities have to do with my relationship with the people around me?

    Today we will conclude our consideration of the particulars of Christian character development. We have noticed that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to progress toward Christ-likeness (vs. 5-7). He seems to list ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Knowledge Of God

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 19, 2005
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    Grace is given to us to fulfill Gods will when we receive revelation knowledge of Him.

    2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3. as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4. by which have been given to us exceedingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    Faithful To His Promises Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2005
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    In this sermon we are reminded of the fact that God is faithful to his promises and we learn how to receive them.

    Introduction: A. Here’s an interesting story for you: A man named Russell Edward Herman left trillions of dollars to thousands of people he’d never met. 1. What was the catch? Russell Edward Herman didn’t have trillions of dollars. He was just a simple, poor carpenter. 2. While the wild, wild ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peter's Exhortation To Believers

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Sep 29, 2005
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    Peter lifts up believers to embrace the fullness of their faith and its substance.

    1. Introduction: A. The Second Letter of Peter begins like so many others. He simply introduces himself in the manner which was customary of the day. His name and what he was vocationally – followed by a comment as to who the letter was written. So we have: NKJ 2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Making Every Effort Toward Godliness Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 1, 2005
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    God empowers us to live ethical, holy, upright lives in a corrupt world

    Making every effort toward godliness II Peter 1 Soon after Sue and I arrived here 20 years ago, we began to print a simple church directory each year, mostly so that we all had a way to connect with each other. Soon long-time members began to say they were having trouble putting names with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God's New Year's Resolution

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006
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    What is God’s priority for our lives?

    God’s New Year’s Resolution: v. 8 -- To be effective; make a difference; clear to others that God is at work through you v.10 -- to be secure, at peace, content -- within How do we make a difference? Where does security lie? Key is found in the words, v.8: "For if you possess these qualities in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    True Knowledge Is A Gift From God Series

    Contributed by Richard Smithson on Jan 12, 2006
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    A study of 2 Peter 1:2-4

    Lesson V II. The Nature of True Knowledge (2 Peter 1:2-21) Introduction: 1. A definition of “Nature” is Character a. Thus we can say the “Character” of true knowledge b. Synonyms for “Character” is “Quality, Makeup, Personality.” 1. Thus we can say the Quality or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Penetrating Promises For Perplexing Problems

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 8, 2004
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    Just as one would drill deep into the crust of the earth for oil, we need promises that drive deep into the perplexing problems of life! This is why God gives us over 8000 promises in His Word!

    When God Doesn’t Seem To Make Sense “Penetrating Promises For Perplexing Problems” 2 Corinthians 1:20 Life has taught us “promises are made to be broken.” So we’ve learned to take promises with a grain of salt. Yet the Christian faith calls us to stake our earthly and eternal destinies upon God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow In Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 12, 2002
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    How to Grow in Faith

    How to Grow in Faith What we get out of life is determined by our choices. Illustration: Sometimes fear of punishment motivates better than anything else. One mother decided she would put the fear of a speeding ticket in the speeding drivers going past a local elementary school. Every morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Sure Of Your Election

    Contributed by Billy Cox on Nov 4, 2002
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    As we approach election day we need to be concerned about a far more important election than the one determining the government of our country.

    I was coming home from San Antonio Tuesday night and called my brother to see if he would like to meet me for coffee. He said no, he was on his way to the capital. He asked “when else in my lifetime will I get to see someone either accept or concede the Presidency of the United States?” So I met ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Last Words

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004
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    The last words that any person speaks are important. Peter spends his letting us know the wonders of what we have in Christ, and implying that we can use what we have, or ignore it.

    Passage: 2 Peter 1:1-4 Intro: The last words that people speak are powerful, memorable. Il) Sir Francis Newport, the head of an English club for nonbelievers, said this to those gathered around his dying bed: “You need not tell me there is not God for I know there is one, and that I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Faith's Foundations

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
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    When the believer grabs hold of these four faith foundations, this person becomes the most powerful person the world has ever seen!

    “Faith’s Foundations” 2 Peter 1:1-9 Everyday we place our faith in doctors and lawyers and hardly give it a thought! We tend to think that they are very intelligent most of the time. Listen to some of these actual questions given by a lawyer to a doctor in a legal deposition along with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like Precious Faith

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on May 2, 2004
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    Because we have obtained like precious faith we have great and precious promises.

    II Peter 1:1 a. …like precious faith… (without the shedding of the precious blood of Jesus there would be no precious faith) b. Jude 1:3 …contend for the faith… c. Rev. 12:17 …the dragon was in enraged…and went to make war with those who keep the commandment of God and have the testimony of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Great Escape! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
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    Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives.

    2 Peter 1 – “The Great Escape” Thesis: Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives. Video Illustration: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    What Part Does Your Faith Play In Your Life

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 21, 2004
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    This is a spin off of the most recent Presidental debate and the final question that was asked.

    What Part does your Faith play in your life? 2 Peter 1:1-4 What is faith? Webster defines faith as a belief in a value, or trustworthiness of someone or something. We all exercise a faith in one form or another. When we drove our cars here, not only did we use our faith that our vehicles would ...read more

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