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  • Dave Bootsma avatar

    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" Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 15, 2007
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    Sermon 18 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, 6 and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, 7 and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Sin: Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 19, 2007
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    Are we more concerned about appearing Christian than we are with being a Christian. How far will we go to keep a Christian reputation and hide our sin?

    A rather pompous deacon was endeavoring to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." I wonder…..could that be said of us? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Every Effort Toward Godliness Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 1, 2005
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     | 4,591 views

    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

  • 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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    A Faithful People

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Dec 18, 2009
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    Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith.

    A Faithful People 2 Peter 1:1-1:14 Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith. His faith was strong even to his death. Lets listen to what he instructs us, regarding our faith. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Eyewitnesses Of Majesty

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 8, 2010
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    We tend to see only what we expect to see, and thus at Christmas we do not see the glory and majesty of the Christ child in the homeless, the downtrodden, the ashamed.

    They say that "seeing is believing". Well, that depends. That depends on whether you can trust your eyesight. And it depends on whether you have decided to see what is really there or just what you think is there. "Seeing is believing." It depends on whether you can trust your eyesight. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Fitness: Promises You Can Believe Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 9, 2010
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     | 3,778 views

    A series encouraging growth in our faith. Used originally in the new year.

    Faith Fitness: Promises You Can Believe 2 Peter 1:3-12 The new year brings a flood of commercials with products promising better health, loss of weight, good memory, etc. This year brings us a tennis shoe that shapes up our body while we walk. My favorite verse this time of year is from the KJV ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Nearsighted? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 25, 2010
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     | 6,523 views

    Are you serious about growing in the Lord, are you nearsighted? If you actively pursue growth, you are on the road to great spiritual blessing.

    Are You Nearsighted? (2 Peter 1: 5-11) 1. One of my favorite riddles is this one Q: What did the near-sighted porcupine say when it backed into a cactus? A: Pardon me, honey! 2. If you are near-sighted, you see objects that are near, but distant objects are blurry or unclear. To put is simply, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Your Calling

    Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 25, 2010
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     | 7,988 views

    This morning I want to talk about the calling of God on our lives.

    Our Calling 2 Peter 1:3-11 Story: The St. Bernard Dogs in the Alps who seek out travelers lost in a storm take their mission very seriously. One of these dogs returned late one afternoon, wearied from fighting his way through the drifts. He went to his kennel, lay down in a corner, and acted ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Make Every Effort To Live A Godly Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,547 views

    A sermon examining the importance of living a life that honors Christ.

    MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO LIVE A GODLY LIFE II Peter 1:5-9 There is a common word of counsel that we Christians give to those who have a misunderstanding about living a Christian life. Many of us have encountered someone who has said “I am trying my best to live a Christian life”. Often, we seize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passionate Pursuit Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 16, 2010
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     | 7,471 views

    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

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    "What Sort Of People Ought You To Be…”

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010
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     | 3,821 views

    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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    Experienced Travelers

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 29, 2013
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    Gaining knowledge of Christ means knowing Him intimately through your lifetime.

    Experienced Travelers 2 Peter 1:5-9NKJ But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal