Sermons on 2 Peter 1:19-20:

A More Sure Word

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 5, 2005

The surity of God’s Word.

A More Sure Word 2 Peter 1:17 For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.’’ 18. And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. 19. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Connecting The The Invisible

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 5, 2005

How does one connect to the Invisible God? Peter tells us how, in this sermon.

2 Peter 1:16-19 CONNECTING TO THE INVISIBLE Last Sunday, the big thing in the news was that the people of Iraq voted. What gave them the confidence to vote? Up until that day, they were told by some of their fellow countrymen that if they voted, they would be blown up. They were being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Make A Case

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Feb 6, 2005

Transfiguration and Resurrection - Why we believe

2 Peter 1:16-25 (New International Reader’s Version) 16 We told you about the time our Lord Jesus Christ came with power. But we didn’t make up stories when we told you about it. With our own eyes we saw him in all his majesty. 17 God the Father gave him honor and glory. The voice of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Validity Of The Message" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2007

Sermon 19 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. 13 I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, 14 knowing that the laying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Orthodox

The Quest

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 4, 2008

I heard a slogan six years ago that I have tried to adopt as a personal slogan. NO BIBLE, NO BREAKFAST. It’s amazing what a man will do when he can’t eat!

We’re on the eve of a new year. It’s that time where we think about resolutions. Some of us hesitate to make resolutionssince the most important issues that come up involve things like weight loss programs and breaking bad habits. For me that will last as long as a cake doesn’t come into our home ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Spiritual Add Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2008

If we’re not careful we can allow the "good" thing in our lives to distract us from the most important thing God wants us to see.

OPEN: Back in 1884 John Henry Patterson formed the National Cash Register Co. and he led the company to prominence and profitability. He made it successful because he paid attention to details and kept an eye on each dept. in the company. At one point, it became apparent that the factory was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8, Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But Wait, There's More!

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 3, 2008

The vision of Christ as the Word (at the Transfiguration) is what gives us the Power to understand the Will of Christ

The main event is only about eight hours away now – the spectacle that comes only once per year is almost upon us. Oh, sure, there will be a game and a half time show, but we all know that the high point of today is going to be the advertisements. Most of them will be funny, some of them may even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

No Cleverly Invented Stories

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008

This clear sermon outline can help you prepare a fine apologetically fit message on the resurection of Jesus Christ and the claims of the Gospel.

No Cleverly Invented Stories II Peter 1:16-21 (Resurrection Sunday: April 4, 1999) Pastor Eric J. Hanson The Gospel of Jesus Christ rests upon a firm foundation of eyewitness accounts of His resurrection and ascension. There are no cleverly invented stories either. These witnesses paid a huge ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics: The Bible Series

Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007

Fifth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about the Bible?"

Have you ever gone to a movie with one set of expectations and then found out the movie wasn’t at all what you expected? Somebody told you that it was going to be funny, but the movie was really quite serious. Or you read in the newspaper that the movie was scary, but you found yourself laughing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

Can We Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

God gives us his word that we might see to live.

Scripture Introduction One of the fun parts of a vacation way in the north woods is that we were far from city lights. Gazing across Lake Huron offers a virtually uninterrupted perception of darkness. The black seems solid, so effectively does it hide all other objects. On Saturday night, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can Trust The Bible!” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 29, 2008

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is GOOD NEWS.

1. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is GOOD NEWS. a. It’s not glum news. It’s not ho hum news. b. It’s GOOD. It’s GREAT! It’s WONDERFUL. It’s AWESOME! c. The Gospel of Jesus Christ releases a man from the burden of sin. It removes from us the penalties of sin! Romans 1.16 For I am not ashamed of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Have Seen His Star

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009

The true light of God has been shown to us through the Christ Child. Through the Christ of Christmas, He has come to give us victory in every aspect of our lives.

“We Have Seen His Star” 2 Peter 1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Some years ago, we witnessed the unbelievable feat of a man actually ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fisherman's Completion Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009

A walk is a slow, steady, consistent movement from one place to another. A walk moves you from where you’ve been to where you’re going. At the end of Peter’s life, he looked back on his walk. As he looked back, what did he remember? What sustained him

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ All throughout the New Testament, the Christian life is compared to walking. Romans 6:4 says, “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Bible?

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 8, 2009

Without the Bible there is no Christianity. We need to give it the credit it deserves.

What is the Bible? (2 Peter 1:12-21) Emperor Menelik II was an African ruler who defeated the Italian army at Adwa in 1896 and established the nation of Ethiopia. He believed that the Bible had the power to cure illness, and he would eat a few pages of it anytime he got sick. He suffered a stroke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Pass It On

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 5, 2009

Are you passing on what you have seen and heard to others?

PASS IT ON I love church picnics. They remind me of going to camp as a kid. One of the things I loved about camp was the chapel services. There is an old song that we used to sing. It said, “It only takes a spark to get a fire going. And soon all those around can warm up to it’s glowing. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance