Sermons on Kefa I 4:18:

Godly Living In An Ungodly World

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Jul 14, 2018

A sermon preached after youth camp to our congregation on godly living.

GODLY LIVING IN AN UNGODLY WORLD 1 Peter 4:1-19 1 Peter 4:1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

You Are A Fundie Bible Thumping Mentally Retarded Crutch Needing Holy Ro... Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 31, 2016

"You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded backwards thinking ignoramoose God loving hypocrite." You believe in Jesus? Jesus, Paul, and Peter says you will face opposition to your faith.

YOU ARE A FUNDIE BIBLE THUMPING MENTALLY RETARDED CRUTCH NEEDING HOLY ROLLING HOMO-HATING DIRT IQ CLOSE-MINDED BACKWARDS THINKING IGNORAMOOSE GOD LOVING HYPOCRITE 1 PETER 4:12-19 You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Positive Benefits Of Negative Things Series

Contributed by Tony Fox on May 17, 2016

Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad because of religious persecution not to think it strange when the fiery trials come as though something strange happened to them. They were rather to rejoice in the trials that come their way.

The Positive Benefits of Negative Things May 15, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 4:1-19) Command Baptist Church TEXT: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Christians Suffer? Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015

A sermon examining the age old question "WHY?"

Why Do Christians Suffer? I Peter 4:12-19 In the village of Miango, Nigeria, there is a guest house and a small church called Kirk Chapel. Behind the chapel is a small cemetery with 56 graves. Thirty-three of them hold the bodies of children of Christian missionaries. The stones read: "Ethyl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Through Persecution Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

Your suffering guarantees your present faith and your future fate.

A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do I Find My Hope

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF GREAT TURMOIL AND DANGER. CHRISTIANS ARE BEING BRUTALLY EXECUTED FOR THEIR FAITH. WHERE CAN WE FIND HOPE IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS? WHERE DO WE FIND HOPE IN THE MIDST OF OUR DAILY LIVES?

WHERE DO I FIND MY HOPE 1 PETER 4:12-18 WE HAVE BEEN TALKING IN THIS SERIES ABOUT THE HOPE OF THE CHRISTIAN. I’VE SHARED WITH YOU SOME THINGS THAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID WE CAN DRAW HOPE FROM, AND I’VE SHARED DIFFERENT PLACES IN THE BIBLE WE CAN TURN TO FOR ENCOURAGEMENT. WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF GREAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

There is suffering all around us. How do we make sense of all the suffering ? Especially the suffering that good people go through? Where can we turn to when we need to make sense of our suffering.

Allow me to start with a well-known and (may be poor) joke about marriage. You all know about the three rings of marriage right, It starts with the engagement ring, it gets solemnized with the wedding ring and then continues with… suffering. Right? Leslie and I of course have the privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-22, Matthew 20:17-22, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 2:20-22, 1 Peter 4:12-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouraged To Endure Sermon V: Real Joy Endures Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In these days when so many people seem to be so unhappy about almost everything, let us spread the real joy of knowing and serving Jesus!

Real Joy Endures My first Christian Service assignment was leader of a Youth for Christ Fellowship Group in Hapeville. The chorus we used as our theme song is familiar to all of you who were teenagers in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11-19

What Is A Real Christian?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021

With cultural Christianity being the norm in America, nominal faith is what people see most often, and it’s what comes to mind when we tell people we’re a Christian. So, what is a "real" Christian? This message points out five traits.

I wish to begin our message this morning by sharing a story by Franklin Graham. He tells us, “Some years ago, I was in a cab when I asked the driver about his faith. He replied that he was a Christian, and I asked him how he became one. I’ll never forget his reply: ‘Oh, I was born a Christian’.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-5, 1 Peter 4:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

1 Peter Ch. 4 Commentary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021

In chapter 4, Peter urges Christians to be fiercely committed to fulfilling the purpose of our lives in Christ. Prior chapters made the case that we are a “holy people.” We have been rescued from meaningless lives and set apart from the world to be used for God’s purpose.

And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? —1 Peter 4:18 Text: 1 Peter 4:1-19 (KJV) Living for God’s Glory 1Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

1 Peter is a book about suffering. It’s about how to live in a hostile culture for faith.

A pastor is cutting his front lawn. He looks up from mowing to see a dump truck back out of his neighbor’s driveway. Yet, the large truck backed over his neighbor’s eighteen month old son. The little boy had been squatting behind the truck’s huge tire. The pastor joined the boy’s hysterical mother ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution Can Be Good

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 30, 2021

We grow soft and cold without it. Sometimes it takes the fire of persecution for us to seek the fire of God.

1 Peter 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 19 Wherefore let them that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Fiery Trials

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 7, 2021

‘Fiery Trials’ 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 12-19 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Expect ordeals (vs 12) Rejoice in suffering (vs 13-14) Examine your life (vs 15-18) Commit yourself to God (vs 19) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Persecution of Christians around the world has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, • With many Christians being refused help and aid in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Brethren

When You Are Mistreated

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 4, 2021

Have you been mistreated in any way in the last few weeks? I want to help us focus on the bad deals we have received and see how we can turn those into times we can praise God.

1. I wonder if you have been treated unfairly in any way this week. a. To a child, did your parents blame you for something your brother or sister did? b. At school, did your teacher get you for something the fellow behind you did? And you tried to explain and made matters worse. c. I am talking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25, 1 Peter 3:8-18, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Spiritual Journey: The Road Of Trials Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

We’ve been called to the adventure. We’re on our spiritual journey. Last week we talked about the moment of clarity, where we realize a profound truth, that God is real.

"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Salvation Army