Sermons on Kefa I 4:10:

Christian Challenge Sermon Ix: As The End Approaches Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when folks are increasingly told about an inevitable end to whatever the current crisis may be, mature Christians do not lose sight of "the end of all things" as prophesied and preached by God's spokespersons.

AS THE END APPROACHES, WHAT MUST CHRISTIANS DO? I Peter 4:7-19 Imagine this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

Living With Expectancy

Contributed by Claude White on May 20, 2013

Sermon encourages us to live with the expectation of the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

“Living With Expectancy” 1 Peter 4:7-11 I recall growing up, when my parents would leave the house for a while and they would leave certain responsibilities for me and my siblings, to be done by the time they returned. How cognizant I was to make certain that everything they asked me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Eat, Pray, Love

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 29, 2011

A sermon exhorting listeners to hospitality and service to one another.

And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times.” You have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Use It Or Lose It

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 19, 2017

Jesus' parable of the talents is a call to us to invest all that we are and all that we have in God's kingdom building work. The story reminds us not to compare, but to faithfully invest what we have, and to get to know the Master's heart.

Matthew 25:14-30 Use It or Lose It Today’s parable is a story about investments. Sometimes we think it’s about using our natural abilities to serve God. Why do we think that? Because the story uses the word “talent” throughout. Our English word “talent” actually comes from that interpretation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Or Full?

Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Mar 11, 2016

The believer's relationship to their local church depends upon whether they see their church service as the place where they arrive empty and expect to leave full, or arrive full and expect to leave empty.

Empty Or Full? The Believer’s Relationship To Church by Dr. Andrew Corbett There are some places where it is good to turn up empty and leave full. If you’re a customer, this includes the supermarket, the gas station, or a restaurant. There are other places where it is good to turn up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Descends To Hell?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2017

Where in the Bible does talk about Jesus descending to hell to preach to the people and what exactly does it mean?

One question that I have been asked by many people, many times is, “Where in the Bible does talk about Jesus descending to hell to preach to the people and what exactly does it mean?” The first problem many have is that they have heard about the verses but no one seems to know where to find it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22, 1 Peter 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Present Future Perfect

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

1 Peter 4

THE PRESENT FUTURE PERFECT (1 PETER 4) In a YouGov survey of 1,225 US adults conducted in late February, at a time when several dozen cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed in the US, nearly three in 10 (29%) US adults think there will likely be an apocalyptic disaster in their lifetime. Nearly one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spreading Grace Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 1, 2019

Finishing our Grace series, We talk about the importance of sharing and spreading God's grace with others.

Spreading Grace Grace Series (Final) Coulee Community Church, 8-25-19 Key Scriptures: John 1:1–18; Hebrews 12:15; 1 Peter 4:8–11 There is a Chinese saying that on the surface seems pretty innocent, but when you break it down, it’s actually a curse. “May you live in interesting times” The idea ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:15, 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Like There Is No Tomorrow!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 14, 2019

Like There is no Tomorrow! – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Praying (vs 7) (2). Loving (vs 8) (3). Welcoming (vs 9) (4). Serving (vs 10-11a) (5). Glorifying (vs 11b) SERMON BODY: Ill; • A Church leader asked some of his members a question; • If you knew that it would be the end of the world in seven-days’ time, • What would you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Brethren

Ministers Of Grace

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 23, 2020

We have a special role divinely appointed to those who claim to seek His will.

We are going to look at our roles as Christians. As Christians of the Church. Having membership as parts of this body of our Lord Jesus Christ and what we do both inside and outside of the Church. How we uphold the principles of discipleship in our role as a Christian to influence unbelievers with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Christian Do (Wwcd)

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Sep 1, 2020

There are thousands of Christians who reached a level of maturity in their Christian faith and then became self-satisfied and complacent. They decided they didn’t need to grow anymore, or pray anymore, or study anymore. And they started dying spiritually because they buried their talents.

Theme: WWCD Text: I Peter 4:10 Place: Riverside Church of Christ Date: August 30, 2020 Intro: People in our society today love signs just to make the word simplified and to catch attentions. Especially when you’re promoting a product or something… Signs like; RCOC, BIR, SEC, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Using Your Gifts

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 12, 2022

Even though they are aware of their abilities, some people believe they are entitled to make use of them however they see fit. When we use our abilities, how does it glorify God?

Peter writes that everyone has some abilities. He also states that we are to use what God gave us to reach the world, not for our pleasure but for serving and edifying God. Paul mentions various gifts or abilities. • 1 Corinthians 12:8-11, For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Year’s Message For Church Fellowships - 2023 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 24, 2022

2023 is upon us and it will be a challenging year. There is such diversity in our church fellowships but not always harmony. This message examines Peter, James, and John to gain truths for our churches in the new year.

MESSAGE FOR THE NEW YEAR 2023 – REVIEW OF WHAT IS ESSENTIAL DIFFERING PERSONALITIES IN A CHURCH FELLOWSHIP We have begun 2023. I don’t believe in new year resolutions, but always we should assess ourselves with the Scriptures as the standard. We have no other benchmark other than the bible, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 1:22-23, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 Peter 2:21, 1 Peter 4:8-10, Galatians 2:11-15, James 1:19, James 2:5, James 2:18, James 3:13, James 4:1, James 4:4, 1 John 1:7, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 2:6, 1 John 2:10, 1 John 2:15, 1 John 2:21, 1 John 3:1, 2 John 1:7-9, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, 1 Peter 4:8, James 2:1, 3 John 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by Marty Baker on Apr 22, 2024

The Holy Spirit is God's power and presence within you. When you receive His gifts, your life will be changed. Today I want to talk about spiritual gifts. A genuine sign of being a Christian is the strong desire to identify your spiritual gifts and to them to help others.

The Holy Spirit Series #3 Understanding Spiritual Gifts Dr. Marty Baker / April 21, 2024 / 1 Corinthians 12:7 Welcome to Stevens Creek Church. I am so glad that you are here today. I want to welcome all of you in our Grovetown Campus and in our South Campus and all of those watching online. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:1-12, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Go! And Use What God Has Given You - Romans 12:6–8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 17, 2025

"Go! And Use What God Has Given You.” This is a call not to sit back in comfort or hide behind humility, but to step out boldly in faith and obedience—because you are not saved to sit, you are saved to serve.

Go! And Use What God Has Given You - Romans 12:6–8 Romans 12:6–8 (NLT): “In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, Romans 15:13, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Ephesians 4:11-12, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Galatians 5:13, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal