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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Spiritual Perspective Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,104 views

    A heart in tune with the heart of God opens up our eyes to heavenly views and our ears to holy harmony in the Word of God. There’s a sure calling from the throne for you... are you listening?

    2 Pet 1:1 Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; 3 seeing that His divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ben Bannister avatar

    Growing Tall And Strong

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    In this sermon, we discuss Spiritual Growth.

    Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 ETS: Peter writes about spiritual growth. ESS: This sermon informs us about spiritual grwoth. OSS: God’s people will grow spiritually. PQ: What does this passage teach me about spiritual growth. UW: Facts I. God has given us the means to grow spiritually (vv2-4) A. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Remember The Simple Things Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 208 ratings
     | 31,714 views

    Peter gives us list of 8 simple characteristics that are so basic we tend to overlook them... but we do so at our own risk. Learn the value of the "simple" qualities of your faith.

    OPEN: Cecil B. DeMille was making one of his great epic movies. He had 6 cameras at various points to pick up the overall action and 5 other cameras set up to film plot developments involving major characters. The large cast had begun rehearsing the scene at 6am and they went through it 4 times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Richards avatar

    Add These Things To Faith

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 207 ratings
     | 17,279 views

    When you have faith, then add these things.

    ADD THESE THINGS TO FAITH II PETER 1:5-9 There was a tightrope walker, who did incredible aerial feats. All over Paris, he would do tightrope acts at tremendously scary heights. Then he had succeeding acts; he would do it blindfolded, then he would go across the tightrope, blindfolded, pushing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Knowing God Series

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,983 views

    Help on how to survive the spiritual and emotional droughts of life and keep on living in Christ

    SERMON: Surviving the Drought by Knowing God 1 Peter 1:1-9 Sept 8, 2002 (First in a series) I. The Droughts of Life – Introduction A. We are in a Drought 1. It began in May 1998. We are now in our fifth year of a drought. 2. Here in Carroll County we are in one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    True Discipleship

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,653 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

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    In Chist We Have...part I

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,538 views

    This is a two part message on the blessings and benefits that we have in Christ.

    In Christ, We have…. 2 Peter 1:1-4 Intro: In Christ we have many promises. Recently while reading the Scripture, I came across this phrase…WE HAVE… -God has given us many promises. -They are ours and God does not play “take back”. -The phrase “WE HAVE” is used in the KJV 229 times. -I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Christ We Have...part 2

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,167 views

    This is the second part of a two part message on the blessings and benifits we have in Christ. This second message is prmarily from 1 John.

    In Christ, We have…. (2) 2 Peter 1:1-4 Intro: God has given us “exceeding great and precious promises:” -Last week we look at some of the promises of God. -These were based on the phrase “we have” -This phrase is found 229 times in the KJV. -God has abundantly blessed us through these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Be Sure Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,067 views

    Peter urges believers to make their election sure by understanding their salvation by grace, and by adding 8 virtues to their lives.

    2 PETER 1 V1-11 MAKE SURE What were your school reports like? Did you ever have these words written about you by a teacher “Great potential but lazy.” I never had the words “great potential” but I may well have had the word “lazy” written on a few occasions. But far more importantly would those ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Cruise Control Or Self-Control

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,986 views

    This sermon challenges the hearers to evaluate their lives and strive to experience the fullness of the Christian life.

    “CRUISE CONTROL OR SELF-CONTROL” 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRO – Hilton Wall’s new company car is a Dodge Charger. Got the big engine. Lot of power under the hood. Susan warned him to be careful or he would get a ticket. Told her, “It’s got cruise control, but I just hope I have self-control.” I began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Holy Spirit Help You Practice Self-Control In All Things

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 38,144 views

    If anyone has ever observed a reckless driver they know the destructiveness that can effect the lives of thousands because of one out of control individual. Here are twelve ways the Holy Spirit and the word of God will help you practice greater self-contr

    Let the Holy Spirit Help You Practice Temperance in All Things Gal 5:22 - The fruit of the Spirit is self-control. We live in an age of moral relativism where people want to be free to do whatever they feel like doing. Millions struggle to control their feelings, finances, speech, lusts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    The Bare Nessecities

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 31, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,001 views

    Wanna go through life with power? Here’s 5 essentials for a powerful life.

    2 Peter 1:1-4 The first time Our family went to Ruidoso— Packed everything----Going to the mountains We had everything we needed We didn’t know they had a Wal-Mart, McDonald’s etc. We ended up not needing them— Certain things you have to pack Camping– Tent Swimming– Suit Fishing– Pole, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Christian Virtues

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,445 views

    - Even though we are born again in Christ, we are not removed from our human nature. - As Christians we are continually in the process of sanctification, the “work of God,” which we are to participate in. - Those Peter writes to us that we are to be

    I. The Eight Virtues (vv. 5-7) A. Faith i. It is by faith alone that we are saved through grace, but this saving grace doesn’t continue on by itself. ii. Peter calls for us all to add to our faith, which in NT times meant to add the richness of God to your life. B. Goodness i. This is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    2 Peter 1.1-11 Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,031 views

    Peter’s gospel. Perseverance depends on us working with God, the challenge is to be faithful

    2 Peter 1.1-11 Do you remember the Hitler diaries which appeared a few years ago? Or what about those films of Bigfoot? Crop circles? The Da Vinci Code? All pretending to be something they are not. They are fakes masquerading as the genuine article. Peter in his second letter deals with fakes ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Dave Bootsma avatar

    God's New Year's Resolution

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,620 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