Sermons on Kefa I 1:7:

Don't Drop The Ball

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 17, 2019

Today is Father’s Day. I want to give every Dad a leadership message today. As you go… So goes your family. Let’s talk specifically about faith today… Don’t Drop the Ball

I. STAY THE COURSE 1 Chronicles 16:11 AMP Seek the Lord and His strength; yearn for and seek His face and to be in His presence continually! • Persevere - continued pursuit or prosecution of (Websters) A. In Prayer - Ephesians 6:18 CEV Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11, Ephesians 6:18, Galatians 6:9, Colossians 1:21-23, Philippians 1:6, John 10:27-30, Jeremiah 32:40, 1 Peter 1:3-7, Hebrews 3:1-6, Hebrews 3:14, 1 Corinthians 1:17-18, Hebrews 4:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

"the Holy Nature Of God"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 11, 2019

God is Holy. All He does must be viewed from that perspective.

“The Nature of God” August 11, 2019 1 Peter 1:3-9; 13-16 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Leviticus 11:44

Denomination: Holiness

25 The Divine Relenting Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 7, 2021

This devotion is about God, who in response to the preaching by Jonah and the ensuing repentance by the King and the people of Nineveh, relents from bringing punishment on them.

The Divine Relenting Jonah 3:10 – “Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God relented from the disaster that He had said He would bring upon them, and He did not do it.” “Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way…” In Jonah 1:2, God had told ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:10, 1 Peter 1:7, 1 Peter 1:17, Proverbs 11:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Living Hope!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 10, 2021

'A Living Hope.' 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 1-12 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Have a Living Hope (vs 3). (2). We Have a Permanent Inheritance (vs 4): (3). We Have Divine Protection (vs 5): (4). We Have a Developing Faith (vs 6-7). (5). We Have an Unseen Saviour (vs 8). (6). We Have Guaranteed Deliverance (vs 9): SERMON BODY: Ill: • Countdown is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Abide With Me O Lord

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 18, 2021

In life we all go through troubled times some of which can easily overwhelm us but we are reassured that we are never alone a promise encapsulated in the hymn, 'Abide with me.'

Abide with Me Hymns play a very important part in our worship, by singing we in a sense give ourselves in praise and adoration to Almighty God. For this to work there are a number of essential components, ingredients: • The words, ideally based on Scripture and full of meaning • The music which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 28:18-20, Isaiah 40:25-31

The Confidence Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 6, 2021

1) Confidence in a Protected Inheritance (1 Peter 1:6a), in a 2) Proven Faith (1 Peter 1:6b–7a), in a 3) Promised Honor, in a 4) Personal Fellowship with Christ (1 Peter 1:1:8), and in a 5) Present Deliverance (1 Peter 1:1:9).

1 Peter 1:6–9 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Other

Christmas Brings...hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 14, 2018

As we begin Advent, it is my prayer that we look with excitement the Christ-child being our candle of hope.

Advent 2018 week one Christmas brings… Hope Romans 15:13/ 1 Peter 1:3-7 Introduction- This week we begin Advent season, a time that we prepare ourselves for Christmas and what Christmas is meant to be. A celebration for what Christ has done for us by coming to this earth and offering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Living Hope (A Living Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Apr 5, 2022

We need our Living Hope to withstand and survive the onslaught of this world we live in. These are encouraging words to enlighten our hope to live despite all the suffering and pain.

Intro: In this time of turmoil, trials and many temptations on this world we live in, it seems that we need a kind of hope that will sustain us with God’s strength and survive all these onslaughts. Praise God! Because Jesus is our “Living Hope” Si Hesus and ating Buhay na Pag-Asa. And on this month ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 17, 2022

The resurrection of Jesus Christ has given a living hope, an eternal inheritance and an enduring faith.

1 Peter 1:3-9 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Job 31:24-28, James 1:2-4, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sunday - Resurrection Day - The Day Of Joy And Amazement Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 18, 2022

After the dark and depressing days of crucifixion Friday and silent Saturday, came resurrection Sunday. The tomb was empty and Jesus appeared to Mary, Peter, two disciples, and to all the apostles. And they were all filled with joy and amazement.

A. Allow me to begin this morning with an illustration from Max Anders’ book, Basics of Christianity. 1. Max Anders wrote: Two hundred miles northeast of Los Angeles is a baked-out gorge called Death Valley; the lowest place in the United States at 276 feet below sea level. a. It is also the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alive And Kicking For God (Living Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Apr 19, 2022

What does it mean to be alive and kicking? It means that we are healthy and active. So, if we say that we are “alive and kicking” for God it means that we are healthy, active and strong our walk for God! It is because we have a kind of hope that keeps us alive – it is because of our “living hope”.

Alive and Kicking for God! 1 Peter 1:3-7 Intro: What does it mean to be alive and kicking? It means that we are healthy and active. So, if we say that we are “alive and kicking” for God it means that we are healthy, active and strong our walk for God! It is because we have a kind of hope that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anchor For Life’s Storms Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 4, 2022

Peter writes to Christians scattered, strangers in the world. This world is not your home. He writes to Christians who are suffering because of their faith. Here is a message of hope.

The book of 1 Peter is a great book if you need encouragement to cope with life’s storms. Peter wrote this letter on the verge of a great persecution that broke out against Christians. It was a very tough time to be a Christian. Storms of life still rage. Families break apart, children and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joy, Full Of Glory, Eagerly Awaiting...

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 21, 2022

What is Joy full of Glory? Examining 1 Peter 1:3-12 for the answer.

2022.02.20 Joy, Full of Glory, Eagerly Awaiting William Akehurst, HSWC 1 Peter 1:3-12 What is Joy? Is it Happiness? This following in hashmarks “###” came to me as I was delivering the message below. And I had to come back and write it down. # # # Joy full of Glory and expectantly awaiting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 1 John 3:1-3, John 14:1-3, Jude 1:21, Titus 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beauty And Poverty? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 26, 2022

This place of danger was called “the eye of the needle.”

Homily for Monday in 8th week Sir 17:20-24; Mk 10:17-27 In the ancient world, a world without weapons of mass destruction, the safest place to be when the Egyptians or Assyrians were roaming the Levant with their scythed chariots was a walled city. But every city has to have gates, so the gate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, 1 Peter 1:3-9, Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (1of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

Peter goes down in the history books for a number of things:

(1) He is known for his impulsiveness. It is always a good policy that, before we do something, we stop and think about what we are preparing to do. Why? Because the decisions we make come with consequences. But Peter is the kind of fellow that did things, and generally suffered the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist