Sermons on Kefa I 2:3:

It's A Partnership

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 18, 2020

There are many partnerships in life: business partners, marriage partners, law partners, etc. People who decide to come together under a specific cause and work toward a mutual goal. Today I'll be talking about our partnership with Jesus and each other.

IT'S A PARTNERSHIP There are many partnerships in life: business partners, marriage partners, law partners, etc. People who decide to come together under a specific cause and work toward a mutual goal. Speaking of marriage, Christians are called the bride of Christ-that makes us partners with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3, Philippians 1:3-6, Galatians 5:25, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, Ephesians 5:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abimelech: Driven To Destruction Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 28, 2020

Don’t let anger drive you, and don’t let anger destroy you. Instead, trust God to deal appropriately with those who hurt you.

One morning Ralph woke up at five o'clock to a noise that sounded like someone repairing boilers on his roof. Still in his pajamas, he went into the back yard to investigate. He found a woodpecker on the TV antenna, “pounding its little brains out on the metal pole.” Angry at the little ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-57, Romans 12:19, 1 Peter 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

1 Peter, Ch.2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021

Christians cannot stay the way they are, and Peter urges his people to do away with evil things and set their hearts on that which can nourish life.

Tom Lowe 4/3/2021 Text: 1 Peter, Chapter 2 (KJV) 1Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby: 3If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious4To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Multiply Your Zeal Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The overall shape of the Bible’s story is like a U in which events begin in perfection, fall into corruption, and painfully wind their way back to the final defeat of evil and the triumph of good. The crucial turning point is the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Number of spam e-mails sent each day in 2006: 183 billion? Number of work hours U.S. employees spent deleting spam in 2006: 22.9 million?Each of these spam emails are sent in order to create a desire in you. They are sent in order to increase your cravings. What do you crave? One person craves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

From Small Beginnings Series

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016

A sermon showing how a church can start small and grow from there.

Introduction: Look at this picture of these two kids. See the difference in their sizes. It is hard to believe that just two years ago the one on the left was the size of the one on the right. Little by little they grow, so little that it is hardly noticeable from day to day. The day after Hannah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 30, 2018

Our maturity in Christ involves our holiness.

1. Children often ask, “What will you be when you grow up? a. A life’s vocation is what is meant by the question. I thought I would join the Navy, Not Ministry b. There is an old rhyme that children used to say when counting the sections of an orange or petals on a flower that was supposed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Let’s Have Church”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 28, 2021

Here we have a cave full of mistreated, depressed, discouraged, and desperate fugitives trying to deal with the setbacks of life. And David Suggest, "Let's Have Church!" You are invited!

“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22, 1 Samuel 22:1-2, Psalm 119:103, 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 8: The Pure Milk

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 17, 2021

Growing in Christ makes us strong in tough times.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 8: The Pure Milk 1 Peter 2:1-3 Introduction In the last study Peter told us of the importance of sincere love among the brethren. Love must not be hypocritical. This is necessary for believers at all times as it is a reflection of the love of God. It serves as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Work In Progress Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 22, 2015

Examining the fact that God is working out a greater plan in our lives.

Work In Progress II Peter 2:1-3 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ In the manufacturing industry there is a phrase that is often used to refer to goods that are no longer raw materials but also not yet a finished product. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Person In The Mirror Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 20, 2015

Part 5 focuses on 1 Peter 2:9-10 and how we should view our identity based on our relationship with Christ.

The Person In The Mirror Part 4 Scriptures: Deuteronomy 28:1-14; 1 Peter 2:1-10 Introduction This message is part 5 in my series “The Person In The Mirror.” In part 4 last week I talked about the bumper sticker “God Is My Co-Pilot” that my father had purchased for his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oh, Grow Up

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 30, 2015

To invite the believer to “grow up” in his/her walk with Jesus.

I want to start today’s message off with a video I found this past week entitled, “Things you can’t do when you’re not a toddler”. VIDEO: “Things you can’t do when you’re not a toddler”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOs5K5-NtXs These things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

It’s Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 19, 2015

Peter gives us some straight-forward advice about living for Christ by removing the things which put us in opposition of one another. He also reminds us of our spiritual birth, and shows us that it's time to grow up and move onto maturity in Christ!

“It’s time to grow up” 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 4 1 Peter 2:1-3 Introduction - (v22) THEREFORE! … We have been purified by obeying the truth -- We’ve cast off the things we desire to fully accept what He has for us -- Why? Because of our sincere love for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk The Talk "Get Rid Of 5 Deadly Sins"

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on Aug 27, 2018

Christians sins are silent to us. We deceive ourselves into impurity.

“Walk the Talk” #3 (Get Rid of 5 Deadly Sins) S-2 A realignment with God, and His sacredness, and majesty! Sometimes we must get rid of things as a part of the alignment. S-3 I Peter 2:1-3 S-4 Getting Rid of 5 Deadly Sins 1. Malice: deliberate ill-will 2. Deceit: The intentional misleading or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Chew On This (Word Of God)

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2023

In Nehemiah 8 we see 3 positive responses to God's Word (Material adapted from Warren Wiersbe's book on Nehemiah called "Be Determined")

HoHum: Dwight Moody was preaching one time in a Southern city about the value of the Word of God in a person’s life. Suddenly he was interrupted by a loud voice that said, “Mr. Moody, I do not believe a single word of that collection of old wives’ tales you call the Bible!” Mr. Moody answered, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:48, Romans 3:10-12, Psalm 119:111, Psalm 119:162, 1 John 5:3, Romans 1:5, 1 Peter 2:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You've Received Mercy Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

as we look into the next portion of Peter’s letter to new believers and followers of Jesus, we will see that we have been given a simply amazing gift, something we did not have before Christ. But now we do – the question will be this, ‘What are doing with the mercy we’ve received?’

You’ve Received Mercy Part 3 of A study through Peter June 25th 2023 We are in the book of 1 Peter and will be throughout the summer. 1 Peter will lead into…2nd Peter (good guess!) So you know where we’re headed in the weeks ahead. In a spare moment this week (and there were few) I happened ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist