Sermons on Kefa I 2:3:

Sermon On The Tools Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 12, 2022

Tools are defined as a device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function.

Steve Maraboli, an American author once remarked: “Accept yourself, your strengths, your weaknesses, your truths, and know what tools you have to fulfil your purpose.” Deuteronomy 19:5 confirms: “For instance, a man may go into the forest with his neighbour to cut wood, and as he swings his axe to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:23, 1 Peter 2:1-25, Ephesians 2:10

"I Am The Good Shepherd” – He Laid Down His Life - John 10 – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

Part 2 of "I am the Good Shepherd" looks at what the good shepherd does and then Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Then we examine Jesus as The Sacrificial Shepherd who gave His life to save the sheep. To close, Jesus is the Chief Shepherd.

“I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD” – HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE - John 10 – PART 2 The study of the great “I AMs” of John’s Gospel is so lovely as we look at the Person and Ministry of our Lord Jesus. In all His offices He is serving His Church and all the individuals in the Church. Those are termed sheep, and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:10-15, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Revelation 5:9-10, John 10:27-30, 1 John 1:9-10, Matthew 5:6, 1 Peter 2:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Got Milk?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 2, 2022

The words of the Bible are likened to milk, and they are as essential to our spiritual growth as milk is to the growth of the human body. If you desire physical life then drink cow’s milk. If you desire spiritual life then drink the milk of God’s Word.

I am sure the majority of you have watched the television commercials advertising milk with the catchy little slogan that says, “Got milk?” Maybe you recall the commercials of years gone by that said, “Milk, it does the body good.” What you can pick up from these slogans is that milk is good for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (3 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

In Acts 9, we read of the exciting conversion of the Apostle Paul as he traveled to Damascus to persecute the New Testament Christians.

After the Lord miraculous converted Paul, the Lord told him to go into the city and he would be told what he was to do. The apostle Peter's conversion was unusual as well. The Lord first met him by the sea of Galilee. Look Matthew 4:18, “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Priesthood Of All Believers

Contributed by Minister Dachi on Oct 2, 2022

Mission of God is not only meant for the Ministers / Ordained Pastors but it is also considered as the major responsibility given to the every individuals in the Ministries.

Ministry of God in the Church is not only the responsibility of the Priests but it is of all. Church is the God's Community. it belongs to everyone. Clergy and the Laity are not the different chadors or the categories in the Church, not even the Theological division. The combination or the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11, 1 Peter 2:1-10

Wayfaring Strangers Part 7" Got Milk?' Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 27, 2018

Part 7 of our 1st Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 7 “Got Milk” 1 Peter 2:1-3 Today is part 7 of our on-going study of 1 Peter Titled Wayfaring Strangers We have learned that Peter was writing to the believers who were scattered because of their faith And how we As believers in a hostile ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

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

"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

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

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

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

Diamond In The Rough

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on May 17, 2012

If we are precious to God and he calls us a living stone so, we must be a precious stone. What is an example of a precious stone? A diamond comes to mind. Starts out just a chuck of coal not worth much at all but, God saw something different in all His c

Diamond In The Rough. 1 Peter 2:3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Stones

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 21, 2011

Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter.

I Peter 2: 2 – 10 Stones Intro: “Sticks and stones may break my bones; but, names will never hurt me.” Do you remember this little poem or something like it from your childhood. On the news today, we see people throwing stones at each other. What do we human do when our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Stones

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 22, 2011

Let us be willing to be built into a living cathedral for God, so that all people in our valley will be attracted to Jesus, and come into God’s holiness, and to be sanctified in his holy presence

INTRO I’m so proud of my baby girl. She's working on a project for the school’s science-fair by growing citrine-like, rock crystals in the basement. What normally takes thousands of years to do in nature; chemists have somehow been able to reproduce in a matter of weeks. I think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran