Sermons on 2 Peter 1:1-21:

Fruit Is Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Fruit is one of the key themes of the Bible. God is a God of fruit, and all that is in harmony with His will is fruitful.

Two young brothers, Nathaniel and John Chapman, entered the Black Bear Tavern, the largest building in Pittsburgh back in 1788. They were looking for a place to sleep in this little village on the Western Frontier. All of the rooms were filled, so they had to sleep on the floor in the corner of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

Nearsighted Christians Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

A Christian with spiritual myopia is all caught up with an entangled with what is under his nose, but he has lost the vision of the distant past and the upcoming future in God's plan. He is forgetful of the cross, and blind to the glory of the future.

F. W. Boreham, the famous Australian preacher, had an instructive experience in St. Paul's Cathedral. He and a friend were looking at Holman Hunt's well known painting, "The Light Of The World." The Savior stands before a closed door with a lantern in His hand, and He is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9

A Sure Election Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

God does not elect some so as not to elect others, but that He might have someone to reach the others.

One of the principle characters in the book Darkened Doors is Adrian Mallard, who is a brilliant but skeptical lawyer and sportsman. He learns that he is the victim of a serious heart disease. His friend, Professor Boyd, a distinguished psychologist, was one day singing the praises of the open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10

Our Eternal Reward Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

It is the reward of heaven, however, that motivates us to add these values to life, and to apply them so that we bare fruit, and become profitable servants of Christ.

Among the Kamba people of East Africa there persists an ancient legend. The story goes that the people of that region long ago were very embittered by death's merciless destruction. They sent messengers to all countries of the world to seek a place where death did not reign so they could all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11

Can I Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Message as COVID 19 lockdowns began. In answer to the question: It seems like we put an awful lot of weight on what the Bible says. What makes it different from any other religious writings? It’s so old, and there are so many different ones, how can I even be sure that it’s worth trusting?

Question to be asked: It seems like we put an awful lot of weight on what the Bible says. What makes it different from any other religious writings? It’s so old, and there are so many different ones, how can I even be sure that it’s worth trusting? What a week this has been! We came back from a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't You Love It When A Plan Comes Together. Series

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 3, 2015

Starts with forth telling of Christ in OT. Then moves to what it means to us today. Need for Salvation and then what to do afterwards.

ILLUSTRATION: The book The World's Worst Predictions lists some of history's all-time prophetic goof. King George II said in 1773 that the American colonies had little stomach for revolution. An official of the White Star Line, speaking of the firm's newly built flagship, the Titanic, launched ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Last Words Of St. Peter: Transfiguration

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 10, 2015

St. Peters' last words about the Transfiguration before his death. Luke 9:29 reveals that Jesus' appearance was not merely some luminous glow but more deeply means that as he predicted his death he appeared to be more resolved and determined.

“The Last Words of St. Peter” Transfiguration “They didn’t tell anyone what they had seen until long after this happened.” Luke 9:36 “We have seen his majestic splendor with our own eyes.” 2 Peter 1:16 Intro: When Thomas Edison invented the first light ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, 2 Peter 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible, Our Foundation, 11 . External Proofs Of The Truth Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 29, 2015

No matter how or from what angle we look at this incredible Book, it is Divine in Its origin!

External proof of the truth of Scripture. We have alluded to the internal testimony, the authority of the Holy Spirit showing us Jesus through the written Word working on the inner man. But there is an external set of “proofs” for the Bible also. Never did one speak like Jesus, said the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choosing To Live For Christ Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 30, 2015

Peter encourages us to live a Godly life by making every effort to be faithful to God, knowing that our reward comes from only Him. Therefore, our focus should always be on Christ and submitting to Him faithfully in all we do!

Choosing to Live for Christ 2 Peter Sermon Series, Part 1 2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction - Well … he’s written us another letter! - Peter gives guidance and reassurance to the growing church -- Promise he stand on: the Gospel they are preaching is of Jesus Christ! -- This is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why You Can Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 5, 2015

If we believe the Scriptures are inspired, inerrant and authoritative, we must need, reed, feed, heed and seed the Bible.

Why You Can Trust the Bible 2 Peter 1:16-21 Rev. Brian Bill May 2-3, 2015 Revelation Song Announce National Day of Prayer this Thursday and then pray for Nepal, Baltimore, and the Supreme Court. Communion Meditation On Tuesday and Wednesday I was up in Madison to speak to some young men who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Knowledge Of God" Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on May 30, 2015

The Book of 2 Peter opens up with a statement to indentify to the reader who is the author of the book. Peter uses the term "bond servant" thus implying that he, Peter is a slave to no man but by his own choice he has chosen to serve and summit to Jesus.

"Knowledge of God" Introduction : The Book of 2 Peter opens up with a statement to indentify to the reader who is the author of the book. Peter uses the term "bond-servant" thus implying that he, Peter is a slave to no man but by his own choice he has chosen to serve and summit to Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of “how We Got The Bible” Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015

The Study Of “How We Got The Bible”

The Study Of “How We Got The Bible” We are so glad you want to learn about God! As you study this course of the Bible, we hope you will be thrilled with learning about God. As these lessons are designed for those who already believe that the Bible is the Word of God, we will not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Foursquare

A Church-Equipping People Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2015

Our vision also includes helping one another mature, unite and serve through the presence and power of God's Spirit.

1. Who is better equipped? [PPT of Soldier with weapons and without; Football player with pads and without; Christian with armor of God and without 2. Vision and Mission -- Destination and Steps to get there a. God Led b. Outreach Centered 1) World Bible School opportunities 2) Other ways to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How We Got The Koran And How We Got The Bible Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 14, 2015

Text transmission is a critical part of our faith. We must be assured we have heard from God. Here is a comparison of the two processes that brought forth the 2 Holy Books of our faiths.

Lesson 9, Which Comes First? Is it a full-blown religion, or a Book, that comes first from God? Strange question, perhaps, but important, I think. Possible answer one: In Israel, it was the religion. That is, the encounter. For many hundreds of years, there was no full book in Israel. But the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Last 100 Years Of Church History Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

The past hundred years have brought many negatives including the social gospel movement. However, there have been movements to combat these with the truth. This lesson looks at both the good and bad of the past century.

Over the course of the past 14 weeks, we have examined some of the most important periods in Church History. From the ancient creeds of the early church to the formal confessions of the protestant reformation, we have seen that throughout her existence the Church has always had people within who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational