Sermons on First Covenant Obsolete:

We Are The Church Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Oct 23, 2006

A Study in First Peter

I. The shift seems sudden, but the theme is the same. vss. 4-5 A. A shift from infants to stones vss. 2-3 verses vs. 4 The image changes but the theme is the same B. Notice the language: 1. Living stones vs. 4 (Christ) This is a paradox – stones have no life Adding the word living to this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Saw The Light Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Oct 23, 2006

A Study in First Peter

I Peter 2:9-10 Suffering from happiness: I saw the light! He was a scientist, a sculptor, a engineer, a painter, a philosopher, a musician and a man who historians say will never again be endowed with as many God given gifts . One of his greatest works was that of the last supper. I am speaking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Nov 7, 2004

The first of a study in Faith.

What is Faith? Hebrews 10:32-11:6 Genesis 4:1-8 Genesis 5:21-24 As we begin our walk as a church, Walk By Faith Christian Fellowship, we need to set a strong foundation on our faith. Over the next 2 months, we are going to be studying the word of God, and what it tells us about our faith. There ...read more

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A study in first Peter

I. An outburst of praise to God. A. It is “Reverent Praise” B. It is “Loving Praise” C. It is “Intelligent Praise” D. It is “Grateful Praise” II. Praise to God for a Bright Hope and Glorious Future A. It is Praise to God for “a Hope” 1. Hope defined – confident expectation dealing with the unseen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Rose Colored Glasses Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A Study in First Peter

What do we have that is of “Great Worth” to us? I. “In this you greatly rejoice…” 1 Peter 1.6 A. Rejoice defined – verb, joy that springs up from the soul after careful thought B. The paradox of Christian Joy. C. Joy seen in the Bible: 1. It is a present joy 2. It is a joy from many sources 3. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Salvation Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A Study in First Peter

I. Notice the Glorious Joy that is ours. Vs. 8-9 A. Three points in 2 parallel verses. Though you have not seen him, you love him even though you do not see him now, you believe in him are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Therefore Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A Study in First Peter

I. Therefore - we must stop and ask ourselves, “What is the therefore there for?” A. Conditional statement – everything that follows is based on the truth of the former. – Socrates “Common Master” Therefore Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary adv 1: (used to introduce a logical conclusion) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Ready For Action Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A study in First Peter

I. What are the truths that require action A. You are loved by God! vs. 2 B. You are sanctified by the Spirit of God! vs. 2 C. You are born again! vs. 3 D. You have a living hope! vs. 3 E. You have an inheritance! vs. 4 F. You will face trails! vs. 6 G. You believe in a real person, Jesus! vs. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Is Your Hope? Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A Study in First Peter

1 Peter 1:13-16 Where is your hope? I. What are the truths that require action A. You are loved by God! vs. 2 B. You are sanctified by the Spirit of God! vs. 2 C. You are born again! vs. 3 D. You have a living hope! vs. 3 E. You have an inheritance! vs. 4 F. You will face trials! vs. 6 G. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can We Really Be Holy? Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A study in First Peter

1 Peter 1:13-16 Suffering from Happiness - Can we really be Holy? I. What are the truths that require action A. You are loved by God! vs. 2 B. You are sanctified by the Spirit of God! vs. 2 C. You are born again! vs. 3 D. You have a living hope! vs. 3 E. You have an inheritance! vs. 4 F. You will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Strangers Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 13, 2006

A study in First Peter

I. Living in reverent fear vss. 17-21 A. How you should understand your relationship with God. vs. 17 B. A short summery of the Christian faith. Vss.18-21 1. Redemption vss. 18-19 2. Revelation vs. 20 3. Resurrection vs. 21 II. Key words and phrases vs. 17 A. Strangers B. Impartially C. Reverent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Strangers Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 13, 2006

A Study in First Peter

1 Peter 1:17-21 Suffering from Happiness – We are strangers! Pt. 2 I. A short summery of the Christian faith. Vss.18-21 A. Redemption vss. 18-19 B. Revelation vs. 20 C. Resurrection vs. 21 II. Redemption as seen through-out the Bible A. Redemption as seen in Genesis B. Redemption as seen in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Message Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 13, 2006

A study in First Peter

1st Peter 1:22-25 Suffering from Happiness: Our Message Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hopelessly Happy Series

Contributed by Ed Seay on Jun 16, 2013

A look at the first of the Beatitudes.

“Hopelessly Happy” Matthew 5:3 I. Introduction A. What does it mean to be hopeless? B. Movie 50/50 car scene C. What are some results from hopelessness? II. Why would Jesus say hopeless? A. Greek word is ptochos i) Means “absolutely destitute” B. Israelites knew what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: United Methodist

Divine Appointment

Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 12, 2014

FOLLOW CHRIST FIRST!

DIVINE APPOINTMENT OBSERVATION: JOHN, AN APOSTLE, WAS AN EYEWITNESS OF CHRIST’S LIFE, DEATH AND RESURRECTION. HE MADE IT CLEAR CHRIST WAS DEITY AND THE FULL EXPRESSION OF ALL THAT GOD IS. HIS MESSAGE WAS CLEAR: ETERNAL LIFE COMES THROUGH JESUS CHRIST! INTERPRETATION: JOHN 20:21 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Baptist