Sermons on 2 Peter 3:8-18:

Growing In Grace

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Mar 12, 2002

"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

God's Patience Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 6, 2001

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 Time Is It Anyway Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

4 of 4 messages on time

It’s About Time It’s About Time What Time is it anyway? January 21, 2007 It’s About Time Is it time yet? “Is it time yet?” I can’t tell you how often I have heard those words over the years after having raised three children who were always interested in knowing when the “time” was coming that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Things Will Pass Away Series

Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Sep 2, 2007

All things will pass away

Text: 2 Peter 3:10-14, 18 Theme: ALL THINGS WILL PASS AWAY Intro: Life on earth is full of work; we need food, clothing, shelter and education. Sometimes people can’t distinguish between wants and needs. God knows our needs and His promise to supply all our needs. But the fact is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All Aboard !!!

Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Mar 13, 2005

We are a country/western church and I use a lot of country style slang in my sermons---it’s about two trains---the Heavenly Cannonball and the Hellfire Express---everyone is ridin on one of these spiritual trains---this sermon is short but very effective

Open by playing the music to "Wabash Cannonball" or Life’s Railway to Heaven * Sermon---All aboard !!! II Peter 3:9 * Today we’re gonna use our imaginations taday so put yer thinking cap on---cause we’re takin ourselves a train ride to illustrate some Bible truths. * Thar’s only two trains runnin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fired Or Fired Up!

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Mar 21, 2005

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

We Were Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

God created us to not only serve within the church but out in the world

“WE WERE MADE FOR A MISSION” Text: 2 Peter 3:9; I Timothy 2:4; John 3:16 Sunday, May 30, 2004 Welcome back to 40 Days of Purpose; it has gone by fast. There has been a lot of content, a lot of material, but it has gone by extremely fast. You will want to take out your outlines at this time if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Some Things Hard To Be Understood

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 13, 2003

Have you ever wondered why some can seemingly sin and get away with it? What about terrorist who kill themself and others, why does God allow this? Many times we do not understand why God allows such, but we must trust Him for He is faithful to reveal th

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title Some Things Hard To Be Understood By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. Prayer: Heavenly father, Please speak to us today through this message. We need Thee Lord. As best as I know how, I yield myself to You. Use these lips to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Words Of Peter Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 21, 2003

These are the last recorded words of Peter. One’s last words often tell us where his priorities were.

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen." Before the great apostle says his final amen he reminds his readers about growth, grace and knowledge. GROWTH - a command for the Christ-follower, not an option. As many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Climbing Your Way Into Hell?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 8, 2005

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

Faithful Living In Difficult Times

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jan 13, 2005

A look at the Biblical Doctrine of Sanctification

FAITHFUL LIVING IN DIFFICULT TIMES Intro: Second Peter may be titled "The Believer’s Conflict in the Last Days." or "How To Live When Surrounded By The Problems and Perplexities of the End Time." Theme: Faithful Christian living in difficult times demands sanctification. I. A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 3

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 21, 2005

There are problems with the many blasphemies within “The Da Vince Code” and there is the burden of proof that goes unanswered by Dan Brown’s silly scholarship. Don’t be fooled!

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 3 2 Peter 3:14-18 Luke 1:1-4 As we have learned over the last 2 sermons, there are problems with the many blasphemies within “The Da Vince Code” and there is the burden of proof that goes unanswered by Dan Brown’s silly scholarship. Barnamin Bailey, the great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption #14 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 27, 2005

It is important what you KNOW about redemption! Because what you KNOW about redemption will control what you BELIEVE about redemption and what you BELIEVE about redemption will dictate how you LIVE within redemption.

While looking for illustrations for this and other lessons, I came across this delightful story. I heard the story in a different format many years ago, but you know about time and memory, especially mine. This story has nothing to do with the lesson, life, eternity or any other subject I can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Trade In "I've Arrived" For "Let's Grow!" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

A lot of people plateau because they think once they become a Christian, that’s it -- they’ve arrived. If you want to make progress, trade in that attitude for one that says, "I’m going to grow!" *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade-offs for a happy 2005. Everything plateaus when until you’re willing to make the trade-off. <ILLUS> Mt. Climber up Mt. Everest – started out with cameras, tripods, exotic foods, etc. Discarded them one by one. He had to make the trade-off to keep on climbing upward. Trade in “I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

Final Remarks Of Peter Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 16, 2005

Peter concludes his second letter by encouraging believers to trust God for the return of Christ and to live accordingly

2 PETER 3 Here we are this morning at the end of our journey through 2 Peter. We are at the end and yet when we read this passage we find we are back where we started from – Peter reminding his readers of the basics. VERSES 1-2: HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN ANYTHING? Did your mum or dad ever climb into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican