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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Are You Stagnant?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 2, 2012
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    Stagnant means sluggish, motionless and inactive. This might be an accurate description of some people’s Christian walk. They’re not living; they’re simply existing. They’re not doing anything with the new life that God gave them. If that describes any of

    ARE YOU STAGNANT? INTRODUCTION: Stagnant means sluggish, motionless and inactive. This might be an accurate description of some people’s Christian walk. Line in a movie: “I just want to live mindlessly from day to day.” Some people are doing just that. They’re not living; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Investment Advice

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 3, 2012
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    To keep investing in character by climbing up the ladder of virtues is to come ever nearer and nearer to knowing Jesus Christ; and the further we climb, the further yet we are able to climb.

    Opening illustration: “I want to help you invest wisely in your future.” That’s what the financial advisor said as he began his talk about investing in 401(k)s and retirement funds. He wanted his listeners to continue putting money in the stock market during all the ups and downs of the economy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Passionate Pursuit Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 16, 2010
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    Our spiritual growth is a pursuit worth pursuing passionately.

    In his bestselling “Purpose-Driven Life,” Rick Warren wrote, “If I asked you how you picture life, what image would come to your mind? That image is your life metaphor. It’s your description of how life works and what you expect from it. It determines your expectations, your values, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Advantage Of God

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010
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    When we think of someone taking advantage of someone else, we often think of this is negative terms. Our thoughts often go to one person getting over on another person in one way or another. In contrast, this passage of Scripture affords us an opportuni

    TAKING ADVANTAGE OF GOD 2 Peter 1:3-11 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Sort Of People Ought You To Be…”

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010
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    By possessing and growing these seven qualities, we will be able to live victoriously in this life and to joyously in the next

    “What Sort of People Ought You To Be…” Growing A Christ-Like Character Reading: 2 Peter 3:10-18 Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION In our lesson today we are going to consider the final words of the Apostle Peter as they are recorded in Second Peter. This letter is addressed to all the faithful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Husbands Love

    Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Dec 28, 2011
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    This sermon illustrates the steps of growth found in 2 Peter 1:5-8 through the husbands growing love for his wife.

    The best example of spiritual growth is the growth of the marriage relationship. In John 13:34, Jesus gave us a new commandment; to love one another as He loved us. This command is repeated to the husband in regards to his wife in Ephesians 5. "Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of God's Great Promise

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011
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    2 Peter 1

    THE GIFT OF GOD’S GREAT PROMISE (2 PETER 1) The clergyman’s eloquence may have been at fault, still he felt annoyed to find that an old gentleman fell asleep during the sermon on two consecutive Sundays. So, after service on the second week, he told the boy who accompanied the sleeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Add To Your Faith

    Contributed by James Thornton on May 29, 2012
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    We add several things to our life, but how about adding the one thing we need the most. Faith. .

    2 Peter 1:5-10 KJV [5] And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; [6] And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; [7] And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. [8] For if these ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Word Of God Forming Saints Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 2, 2012
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    St. Peter gives us a program for becoming saints of faith.

    Monday of 9th Week in Course Verbum Domini Sometimes the New Testament gives us a long or short example of the earliest movements toward what we call systematic theology. This second letter of Peter begins with something like that–a list of strengths or virtues in logical order. Each ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Passionate Pursuit Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Mar 28, 2010
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    The first purpose of spiritual growth is that we become fruitful and effective.

    Open your Bibles in 2 Peter 1:8-11. “For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Faith: Going There

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 18, 2009
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    If we could ever make a firm faith statement stand - still here; then our faith destination would be assured - over there, and our faith interval - our going - will be easier, clearer, and surer.

    Sunday, January 21, 2007 “Faith: Going There” Text: 2 Peter 1: 3 - 11 The overall theme of this month sermons is Faith Affirmation. Our purpose is to explore three basic ideas: the essence of a faith statement, the object of a faith destination, and the elements of a faith interval. A faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be All That You Can Be

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 4, 2012
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    God’s desire for your life is that you be more and more like HIm every day.

    August 5, 2012 Morning Worship Text: 2 Peter 1:3-11 Subject: A Christian Responsibility Title: Be All You Can Be Do you remember the old TV Ad for the US Army that said, “Be all that you can be in the army?” It was an invitation to young men and women to find an avenue by which they could meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective People Part 1

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 18, 2014
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    I know this one has been done before but I couldn't find it in this way on this web site (Some material adapted from Craig Bostian at http://www.angelfire.com/sd/sermons/HABITS1.html)

    HoHum: There is the story of a woman who was a school teacher for 25 years. When she heard about a job that would mean a promotion, she applied for the position. However, someone who has been teaching for only one year was hired instead. She went to the principal and asked why. The principal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective People Part 2

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2014
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    A sermon on the last 4 of the 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective People

    HoHum: Louis Evens went to Africa. While in Africa he visited a doctor who gave up a fine practice in America to be a missionary. The doctor invited Evens to observe a major surgery. Louis noticed the obvious strain of the surgery afterwards. Here is part of their conversation: Evens- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “construction On Character” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 31, 2014
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    How does God grow the character of Jesus in us? Peter shares his process for growing in Christlikeness.

    Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “Construction on Character” We’re beginning a 4-part series today called: “Warning: I’m Under Construction”. That title is a light-hearted way of suggesting that all of us are like a building not yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational