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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
We are living in a society that is increasingly becoming more hostile to the gospel of Jesus Christ in general and to Christians in particular.
OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 3 & Ezekiel 28 1. A few years have passed between Chapters 2 & 3 a. Some estimate as much as 20 years have gone by. b. And with the passing time, things have changed. REMEMBER: It was back in CH2 that Nebuchadnezzar had a dream that troubled him greatly! • He called all ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 3:1-18
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
1 Peter is a book about suffering. It’s about how to live in a hostile culture for faith.
A pastor is cutting his front lawn. He looks up from mowing to see a dump truck back out of his neighbor’s driveway. Yet, the large truck backed over his neighbor’s eighteen month old son. The little boy had been squatting behind the truck’s huge tire. The pastor joined the boy’s hysterical mother ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Denomination: Baptist
Whether disappointments, discouragement or a hostile culture Christians are call to "Stay the Course" committed to God's mission in the world!
Cornerstone Church June 19, 2016 “Stay the Course” John 21:1-19 The captain of a ship looked into the dark night and saw ...read more
Scripture: John 21:1-19
Denomination: Evangelical Free
When threatened by hostile states, how shall a nation respond? And who shall lead the nation to deliverance?
“The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! The LORD looks ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 33:10-19
Living a life of promise in a hostile world- Joseph Next to the last sermon in the people relating to God series
Please feel free to use all or part of this material to further God's kingdom Power points available on request Genesis – people relating to God part 8 “Living a life of promise in a hostile world” Genesis chapters 39-50 The life lessons of Joseph part 2 I don’t have a ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 50:20
How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives?
Prelude, Purpose & Plan How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives? Let’s explore Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders over His authority and the parable of the two sons in Matthew ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32
Preparing to celebrate Christ’s coming in a hostile world. Five key principles that should characterize our lives.
HOW TO BOIL A LIVE FROG 1 Peter 3: 13-17 1. An “urban legend” has been around for a long time that has excellent instructional value for us – even if biologists question the scientific veracity of the experiment. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17
Denomination: United Methodist
How should Believers live in a world hostile to God? We find some answers in the closing verses of James.
James 5:7-20 “Christians Under Pressure” INTRODUCTION It wasn’t long after his birth that Jesus first experienced hostility (i.e. Herod in Matthew 2:13-23). In our generation we are seeing Christians experiencing hostility around the globe (e.g. Churches in Indonesia). There is an element to the ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-20
Denomination: *other
When we are bound by stubborn patterns, we can become hostile when our stubborn ways are exposed.
That Same Old Song and Dance (Acts 7: 1-53) 1. It is natural for all of us to get absorbed in our own worlds; as a result, we often lose sight of the big picture. 2. Our nation’s current economic meltdown is causing us to rethink life and the way we do things in this country. 3. But God’s ...read more
Scripture: Acts 7:1-53
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Daniel was a man of great integrity and character. He and his friends chose to stand with God even in a hostile land.
1. Integrity A man in the old west was being tried for stealing a horse. Stealing a horse was a hanging offense. It so happened that a man who had always tried to get the best of anyone in any situation had his horse stolen and the case was brought to trial. Now this man had never tried to do good ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Apart from Christ it is impossible to live the Christian life - but with his strength we are empowered to carry on in the face of a hostile world.
"I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour - his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear - is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies on the field of battle exhausted - victorious." The legendary Coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi once professed those ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:3-8
Denomination: Lutheran
“I’ll Be Back!” 1) So get busy with the gospel 2) Or be treated like a hostile
“I’ll be back!” (Said in best Arnold S. voice.) What? Don’t I intimidate you like the Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger? Actually you probably wouldn’t find him very intimidating either. Sure he’s 250 lbs. of muscle but he’s always struck me as a big teddy ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:11-27
For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility...
Dakota Community Church October 23, 2011 Unity of the Body - 2 Ephesians 2:11-22 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (that done in the body by the hands of men) — 12 remember that at that time ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22
Denomination: Mennonite
How should the Church live in a world of Pestilence and hostility to the gospel? https://youtu.be/TLziw12oYHs
Christ’s Church in a Pestilent World (Part 2) View this sermon at https://youtu.be/TLziw12oYHs Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Revelation 1:8-20 Introduction We are continuing our series on the 7 Churches of Revelation. Before we get into Jesus’ words to these churches it is vital we ...read more
Scripture: John 21:21-24, 1 Peter 4:12, 2 Timothy 2:12, 1 Peter 4:17, Revelation 1:12-16, Matthew 5:13-15, Hebrews 4:15, Ezekiel 43:2, Revelation 1:17-20 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Brethren
Loving those who are hostile toward us may be one of the hardest things for us to do. But it is what Jesus commanded.
Have you ever been in a situation where a comment you have made was misinterpreted and caused problems that you never intended? I really don’t care for texting for that reason. People cannot hear the tone in your voice so a soft “No” maybe interpreted as a harsh “No” ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48
Denomination: Foursquare
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