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What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 30, 2001

based on 69 ratings

| 6,696 views

New year’s sermon inviting people to add the Lord’s return to their list of expectations for the new year.

What Are You Waiting For? Text: 2 Peter 3 Introduction: The year’s end is a time for reflection/ Expectations. Peter had reached a time of reflection in his life. His letter makes it clear that he didn’t expect to live much longer and he didn’t want expectancy of the Lord’s soon return to wane ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Patience Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 6, 2001

based on 120 ratings

| 17,993 views

God’s patience is a blessing to us. This message looks at God’s patience

INTRODUCTION  A man’s car stalled in the heavy traffic as the light turned green. All his efforts to start the engine failed, and a chorus of honking behind him made matters worse. He finally got out of his car and walked back to the first driver and said, "I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will Be Left Behind When It's All Left Behind? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 7, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 4,872 views

A discussion of the Secret Rapture Theory in light of 2 Peter.

WHAT WILL BE LEFT BEHIND WHEN IT’S ALL LEFT BEHIND II Peter 3:3-14 Every person has to make a choice about Jesus and who He is. Jesus is either… A Liar, A Lunatic, or Lord! The “Left Behind” writings are based on the Secret Rapture Theory. This theory makes Jesus out to be either a liar ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29, 2 Peter 3:3-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Growing In Grace

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Mar 12, 2002

based on 83 ratings

| 28,124 views

"Growing in Grace" is a practical step by step topical teaching that encourages growth in a ’how to’ manner. Full of crisp, relevant contemporary language and illustrations. A transition to communion is included at the close.

"Growing in Grace" II Peter 3:18 Pastor Bob Hunter Intro: As many of you know our newborn baby is 10 days old now. And it’s really quit amazing, because we can already see some growth taking place. When a newborn baby arrives, a small amount of initial weight loss occurs. In the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Rex Williams on Apr 5, 2002

based on 60 ratings

| 16,885 views

To motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus.

What time is it? Useful for a Sunday near time changes. PURPOSE: to motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus. Object lesson/children’s sermon idea: Mount or display clocks showing different time zones. Talk about the time zones and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 2 Peter 3:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Truth About The 2nd Coming Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2002

based on 285 ratings

| 31,232 views

What you don’t know about the 2nd coming could be fatal.

OPEN: The church was packed and the preacher was wound up to a fever pitch speaking on the 2nd coming of Jesus. Quoting Jesus’ promise, he shouted out “I am coming soon!’” He preached some more and said even more loudly “I am coming soon!!” He preached a little longer and threw his arms up in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conflicting Desires

Contributed by John Harper on Dec 3, 2008

| 2,700 views

God’s desire is that no one will perish, but ungodly men desire to escape judgment apart from Christ.

II Peter 3:1-10 December 3, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God “Conflicting Desires” Introduction: Reason for writing (vs. 1-2) • To recall the words spoken in the past by the prophets • To recall the command of our Lord and Savior given by the apostles. I. DESIRES LEAD TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Nov 10, 2008

based on 6 ratings

| 15,846 views

So many times we get tired of waiting on God to fulfull his promise to us. Whether it’s waiting on His return, or waiting for an answer, Peter gives us four key principles to help us while waiting on God.

Good opener video from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uor_gZnckLA (available upon request) ---------------------------------- Story Illustration Opener A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting 101 Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

based on 47 ratings

| 14,977 views

Most miracles are forfeited because we give up too soon.

A Course in Miracles: Waiting 301 05.20.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional concludes A Course in Miracles. Our next series will be The Game of Life beginning in June. To check out old evotionals visit the evotional archive @ www.theaterchurch.com. Waiting Rooms I went to see the doctor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Coming! We Have His Word.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 5, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 10,425 views

Coming! We Have His Word. 1) Scoffers foolishly deny it; 2) Believers happily anticipate it.

“Just a minute!” Children, do your parents say that to you when you’re trying to get their attention? Do you find that a minute stretches into two minutes, then five minutes, even ten minutes before your parents finally see what you want? It’s frustrating isn’t it? Well I wonder if we Christians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Fired Or Fired Up!

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Mar 21, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 9,363 views

Reality TV has captured the attention of viewers. Each week contestants are getting voted out, asked to leave, or just plan fired. When you stand before God, the Almighty Judge, will you get fired up or will you be fired from eternity?

FIRED OR FIRED UP! 2 Peter 3:3-14 INTRODUCTION: A. I have had several people tell me that they get concerned when I walk to the edge of the stage as they are afraid I’m going to fall off. 1. I am thankful that that has not happened yet ILL> I did hear a story about a preacher who was speaking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Anticipate Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2006

based on 26 ratings

| 5,109 views

Taking Paul’s lead to change our focus from this world to the reward at the end of the race. How much would you need to change if ....

I was raised in a small town in southern Ohio. I remember the lazy days of summer when the air-raid sirens went off once per week and we would all look up to see if we could see enemy planes, or when all the boys would gather on the school playground to play baseball like the big kids did. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: *other

What Is Mentoring? / Where To Find Mentors Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 27, 2005

based on 65 ratings

| 19,362 views

Mentoring is a process involving people. Sometimes it’s a whole series of individuals that God brings into your life at various stages and for various purposes. In every case, these people are sent by God to help you grow and perpetuate the learning proc

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Charismatic

Our God Is A Patient God Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 13, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 6,412 views

This is the first in a five sermon series on the attributes of God.

Our God is a Patient God II Peter 3:1-9 I. He Patiently Stirs Us With His Word (v. 1-2) A. His Word Stirs a New Devotion “Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness.” – Psalm 119:40 1. A new devotion to our commitment to Christ 2. A new devotion to the church 3. A new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Climbing Your Way Into Hell?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 8, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 4,163 views

what it takes to make it to hell

ARE YOU CLIMBING YOUR WAY INTO HELL? 2nd Peter 3:1-10 As we can easily see from our reading tonight, God doesn’t want anyone to end up in that terrible place called hell!!! God don’t want us to go through this life without Jesus Christ. This place called hell ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

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