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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Great Escape! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,897 views

    Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives.

    2 Peter 1 – “The Great Escape” Thesis: Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives. Video Illustration: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennie Mitchel avatar

    The Molecular Church

    Contributed by Dennie Mitchel on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,888 views

    Since individuals are the church at its most basic level; how are we supposed to live?

    The Molecular Church In 1665, the English physicist Robert Hooke looked at a sliver of cork through a microscope lens and noticed it was made up of individual parts. He realized that cork was made up of smaller sections he called cells because they looked like the cells that monks lived in. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    True Discipleship

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,887 views

    True discipleship requires us to: 1. Be intentional. 2. Be Passionate. 3. Desire to be used by God.

    James Armour, my friend from England who preached here several months ago recently wrote me about a problem. One of his closest friends in the church was also the one who handled the church’s money. He was a trusted friend. They had vacationed together as families. But he embezzled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 92 ratings
     | 23,400 views

    Peter stressed that we "pay attention" to the words of the prophets. But why? What did Peter think was so important about Scripture that we needed to give it such a focus of our attention?

    OPEN: I have a quiz for you this morning. I’m going to give you 10 different quotes and then ask you if the phrase if from the Bible or not 1. "To the victor go the spoils." (False—This was written by William Learned Marcy in his Life of Jackson.) 2. "Can a leopard change his spots?" (True—See ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave Bootsma avatar

    God's New Year's Resolution

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,680 views

    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

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "True Knowledge" Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    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

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Sin: Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,351 views

    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

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Validity Of The Message" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,131 views

    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

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Making Every Effort Toward Godliness Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,592 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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,536 views

    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

  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    The Quest

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,293 views

    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

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    The Last Words Of St. Peter: Transfiguration

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 10, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,083 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    A Faithful People

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Dec 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,737 views

    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

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Eyewitnesses Of Majesty

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,325 views

    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

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Faith Fitness: Promises You Can Believe Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,779 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