Sermons on Ii Peter:

Wanted...encouragers! Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 8, 2006

This sermon teaches us the importance of being an encourager to other believers.

Peter encouraged the persecuted believers to whom he wrote. God still needs encouragers in today’s church. What can we learn from Peter? 1. We can learn from Peter the Man. A. Peter was a common man. -He was a fisherman (Mt. 4:18). -He was an untrained leader (Acts 4:13). Consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Christian

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 18, 2003

When we see the bigger picture – our suffering isn’t so bad

Intro: (Start w/ Blank) DID YOU KNOW Persecution statistics: * More than 43 million Christians have been killed for their faith since the crucifixion of Jesus. * It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. * There ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Will And Suffering - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 19, 2024

Does God permit suffering to come to someone who is living righteously within the will of God?

GOD'S WILL AND SUFFERING-Part 1 ‘DEVELOPING THE PROPER ATTITUDE TOWARDS SUFFERING’ series :knowing the voice of God KEY VERSES: “For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. If, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye shall take it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:15

What Is God's Will For My Life? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 25, 2002

Many have asked the question, “What is God’s will for my life?” and when God has answered they have chosen to ignore it, denied it’s God or even been to afraid to do it. But our relationship with God is the determining factor of whether we do God’s will o

What is God’s Will for My Life? - Part 1 Thesis: Many have asked the question, “What is God’s will for my life?” and when God has answered they have chosen to ignore it, denied it’s God or even been to afraid to do it. But our relationship with God is the determining factor of whether we do God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Things I Know About The Fundamentals Of Christianity

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 11, 2002

Five things you must do to be right with God.

FIVE THINGS I KNOW ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CHRISTIANITY By Jerry Falwell I. FIVE THINGS YOU MUST DO TO BE RIGHT WITH GOD For the past two years I have been reading the standards of SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) and the academic people have been talking to me about “must” ...read more

Scripture: John 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Because They Make Healthier Families Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 29, 2015

We are learning these days how to make Sunday the best day of our week. More importantly, we are learning to live more balanced lives by living at a better pace and rhythm.

Series: I Love Sundays Sermon 5: Because They Make Healthier Families Note: This sermon has used thoughts and quotes from the curriculum I Love Sundays sermon week 3 from Outreach without notation. Summary from last week’s message: We are learning these days how to make Sunday the best day ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps Of Christian Growth

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 3, 2001

DISCRIPTION OF GROWING IN GRACE

THE STEPS OF CHRISTIAN GROWTH: SCALED BY GIVING ALL DILIGENCE (CONSTANT AND EARNEST EFFORT) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:5-8 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; {6} And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; {7} And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of The Called

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

The partnership of serving God as a holy priesthood.

THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE CALLED A revival message 1 Peter 2:4-5; 9-12 Sunday, October 23, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL!! Quarterback Sneak - Church members quietly leaving during the invitation. Draw Play - What many children do with the bulletin during worship. Half-time - The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

What It's Like To Be Christ-Like Meekness Series

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 5, 2005

Meekness is a gift of the Holy Spirit that Barclay called the hardest word in the New Testament to define.

What Is It Like to Be Christ-like – 4 Meekness TEXT: 1 Peter 2:21. INTRODCUTION 1. Recently the former feather boa festooned wrestler and now governor of a Midwestern state is reported to have said that "organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people." 2. It seems somewhat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because We Belong To God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 26, 2005

Because we belong to God we must be holy in our conduct, live in reverent fear, and love one another sincerely. An expository message.

Because We Belong to God I Pet. 1:13-25 INTRO.: the Apostle reminds his readers in vv. 1-12 of all they have for which to praise God. They are truly blessed by the grace of God. However, such blessings carry with them serious obligations and in the passage before us, he outlines some of them. Here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: The Adventure Begins Series

Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005

Part 2 of our Narnia series. Some journeys take us far from home, while others become adventures that lead us to our destiny. Such was the case for Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy in C.S. Lewis’s classic, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. They took

Narnia Christmas Series “The Adventure Begins” Oakbrook Church 12/11/05 Intro.- Just curious, have any of you seen The Lion... ,yet? Assoc. Press review by David Germain in Thursday’s Press Gazette- 3 stars out of 4; “a rollicking work of pure escapism definitely worth your time and money.” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 28, 2008

How to stand against the devil

TITLE: Dress For Success "Breastplate of Righteousness" INTRO: Amazing how some people have the ability to succeed, rags to riches,Americans love stories of people that go from rags to riches.Cinderella (mean stepmother, marries Prince at the end)Thomas Edison. Henry Ford, Mr. Tee, Loretta ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Is Sacrificial

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 25, 2005

When Jesus asks, "do you love me," it fills us with repentance and an eagerness to show our Lord that we do love him. Peter was forgiven and given a new opportunity to feed Jesus sheep. Who are your sheep? How can you respond?

August 28, 2005 Proclaim Peace Through Jesus - in Love - based on John 21:15-19 After Jesus rose from the dead he asked Peter three simple questions - “do you love me?” When Peter answered with a resounding “yes,” Jesus then replied, “feed my sheep.” Although this reinstatement to ministry ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

What You Believe, Does It Really Matter

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• I have a question to propose to you this morning. Does what you believe really matter? Does what you believe really make a difference or affect the outcome of your life? • A large percentage of Americans no longer believe in the truth of God’s Word.

Introduction • I have a question to propose to you this morning. Does what you believe really matter? Does what you believe really make a difference or affect the outcome of your life? • A large percentage of Americans no longer believe in the truth of God’s Word. • Many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witnessing To The Hurting Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 21, 2012

How do you do "church"? Is it about going to a building and singing songs, praying prayers and listening to a sermon... or is there something more to it than that?

OPEN: Years ago at summer camp I learned this little song. If you know it sing along with me: Peter and John went to pray. They met a lame man on the way. He held out his palm and asked for an alm, and this is what Peter did say: "Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I thee. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ