Sermons on 2 San Pedro 3:16: showing 46-60 of 87

What To Do Until The Lord Comes Back - Part 3

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2013

What should we do until the Lord comes back? 1. Rush toward righteousness (vs. 14). 2. Consider the longsuffering of the Lord (vs. 15). 3. Watch out where you walk (vs. 15-17). 4. Keep growing in the grace of Jesus Christ (vs. 18).

What to Do Until the Lord Comes Back - Part 3 2 Peter 3:14-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 5, 2013 BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION: *Do you believe that Jesus Christ is coming again? If we believe what the Bible says about Jesus, then we know that the Lord is coming back. What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Waiting Room Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 30, 2012

This final chapter of 2 Peter is probably where the idea of meeting Peter at the pearly gates comes from. And while that is cute, the one who will really be interviewing us is Jesus himself. I thought the interview with a typical Christian in the waiting

So, you call me Lord, how did you do the will of my Father? (Mt 7:21) Ahhh well I went to church most Sundays, I read some parts of my Bible once in a while, I prayed, gave 2 or 3 percent of my income to the church when times were good. How did you love your enemies? (Mt 6:44) “I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

The End Of All Things Is Really At Hand

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 31, 2012

As Christians, we need to be careful that we do not fall into the area of doctrinal contempt because of the false prophets.

This has been an interesting year especially in light of all the doomsday prophecies. People are willing to believe anything regardless of the evidence to the contrary. Anywhere from preachers to politicians to historians, people have an itch to wax prophetic. Remember the preacher who predicted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Then Shall We Live Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2011

In this last sermon in the 2 Peter series, we focus on the effort that we must put forth to be ready for the coming of the Lord.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who visited an elderly woman in the nursing home. 1. The young minister said, “At your age you should be thinking about the hereafter!” 2. The older woman said, “Oh, I do all the time. No matter where I am – in my room, down ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kind Of People We Ought To Be

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

The fact of Christ’s soon return should have a great effect on the manner of our behaviour and perspective in life. Knowing that nothing on earth is permanent; that this is not our real home should dissuade us from materialism which leads a soul astray.

Intro: The fact of Christ’s soon return should have a great effect on the manner of our behaviour and perspective in life. Knowing that nothing on earth is permanent; that this is not our real home should dissuade us from materialism which leads a soul astray. Such truths related to Christ’s return ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: *other

How To Be Ready For Christ’s Return

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 21, 2011

Harold Camping has many people wondering if Jesus will come back today. Only the Father knows the time of Christ’s return. We can however, live in a constant stauts of preparation, and in this area, the Bible DOES say so!

Sermon Notes May 21, 2011 FBCam How To Be Ready for Christ’s Return 2 Peter 3:14-18 Today, we learned something that we knew as soon as Harold Camping’s prediction was made. Jesus was not returning on May 21, 2011. You don’t have to be a great Bible scholar to understand the words of Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:15, 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Harold Camping Missed

Contributed by Timothy Craver on May 31, 2011

This Sermon was written as a response to Harold Camping's prophecy that the world would end on May 21, 2011.

Well friends, we’ve spent the last few weeks looking at 1 Peter. It’s been both challenging and uplifting. We’ll continue in that letter next week, but for this week, I thought we’d take some time out to discuss an issue that has been talked about a lot lately. Unless ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-18

Denomination: Brethren

Keys To Christian Living Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 7, 2013

as we wait for jesus christ, what are the keys to christian living?

As we noted last week, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will return for us soon! We who are unrighteous can be righteous and be accepted to heaven if we fully trust in Jesus Christ who is God who died for all our sins but rose from the dead! We will celebrate Communion in a little bit and this is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Final Product

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2013

Our goal is to grow to be like Christ, exemplified by a certain belief, conduct, values, priorities and relationships. We are to make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with Him.

RECAP – 2 Pet 3:8-13 • Peter reminded the people of the impending return of Christ and the end of this world by fire. • We are to THINK ETERNAL and invest in things that cannot be burned up, because what we do today has a bearing for the world to come. • The fact that HEAVEN ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fresh Revelation? Rhema Versus Logos

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 7, 2017

This message explores the difference between the two.

There is a teaching in the church today that the Greek word ‘rhema’ is exclusively the 'right now' spoken Word 'from' God (Holy Spirit) to people today to personally lead them, and the Greek word ‘logos’ is exclusively God's general written Word as we have in the Bible for ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-13, 2 Peter 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20, John 1:1, 1 Corinthians 14:9, Hebrews 12:19, Hebrews 2:2, 1 Corinthians 12:8, John 14:26, Acts 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Ready For Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 27, 2019

Be ready! It's a repeated theme in Scripture. But what should I do to get ready for heaven?

(I opened by singing 2 verses of an old hymn "There's A Great Day Coming") “There’s a great day coming, a great day coming. There’s a great day coming by and by. When the saints and the sinners will be parted right and left, Are you ready for that day to come?” CHORUS: Are you ready? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Word From The Mouth Of God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 15, 2020

The phrase "it is written" is used seventy-two times in the Bible and even four times when Jesus is being tempted by the devil in the wilderness. (The evil one used it once, too.) Why did Jesus and the apostles lean so heavily on Scripture? Is it really so important?

Every Word From the Mouth of God Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 Peter 4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” And our memory refresher verse(s) for today is(are) … 2 ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6-9, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Matthew 18:9, Luke 11:51, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 4:1-11, 2 Peter 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Mark 9:48, Romans 12:2, Psalm 1:1-2, John 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Red Delicious Apple Christianity Iv: Shine Like Red Delicious Apples Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 18, 2020

To be mature in the Christian Faith is to distance oneself from scoffers of sound doctrine but to devote the rest of one's life to Godly living for Jesus as a shining example of the Truth - in word and in deed.

SHINE LIKE RED DELICIOUS APPLES! Based on 2 Peter 3 Once we reach our cruising altitude of spiritual maturity, we should have no problem recognizing false ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Does God Still Speak Today?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 25, 2020

The Holy Spirit was given to help lead and guide us each day as we walk through this world

"Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world." (Heb 1:1-3 ESV) Jesus said, "My sheep hear my voice, and I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, John 10:27-28, Revelation 3:20, John 14:26, John 16:12-13, 2 Peter 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20, 1 Corinthians 13:12-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Galatians 1:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spong Vs Spong Part 3

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 25, 2020

What did Jesus say about the reliability of scripture? What was the attitude of the Bereans? Is pride a cause of apostasy?

What did Jesus say about the reliability of scripture? What was the attitude of the Bereans? Is pride a cause of apostasy? Testimony of Jesus When moderns deny the reliability of the Scriptures, they undermine the very basis of belief in Jesus, because it is those same Scriptures which testified ...read more

Scripture: John 10:35, 2 Peter 3:15-16, Acts 17:2, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Timothy 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible