Sermons on Kefa I 1:15:

Staying Clean In A Polluted World.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 17, 2021

‘Staying Clean in a Polluted World.’ 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 13-21 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Be Ready Mentally (vs 13-14) • An Alert Mind (VS 13A). • A Sober Mind (VS 13B). • A Positive Mind (VS 13C). (2). Be Ready Morally (vs 15-21) • Motivation #1: By Being Godlike (vs 16) • Motivation #2: By Being Fearful (vs 17) • Motivation #3: By Being Full (vs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Brethren

Health Check 2020

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 9, 2020

Just as the physical and mental health crisis continue to worsen in this country, another health crisis is growing at an alarming pace, and yet it doesn't even make the news. I'm talking about our spiritual health crisis--the true "silent killer."

Some of you may remember that in my last sermon I talked about how this time of the year is the time we typically look back on our lives and consider just how much God has blessed us and our families. And despite the hustle and bustle of this holiday season, I hope you've taken the time to do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Romans 8:29, 2 Peter 1:3-11, Acts 20:24, 2 Timothy 4:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Ii: Exemplify Christ By Whose Blood Our Hope Is Sure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In a world of distress in which people are stressed to the limits, Christians endure because of trust in, and obedience to, Jesus Christ by whose blood our hope is made sure.

Exemplify Christ By Whose Blood Our Hope Is Sure! It has been said that, in every stage of life, there are three types of people: those who watch things happen . . . those who make things happen . . . those who wonder what happened! For those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-25

Are You A Separatist?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 6, 2020

This message takes a look at the themes that runs throughout the book of First Peter - separation and suffering.

Are You A Separatist As I was putting together my notes, it brought me back to when I was in grade school. I can remember my teacher, as we were learning how to spell different words, she would say “Sound the word out and then go look it up in the dictionary.” As many times as I sounded the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Exodus 19:1-6, Colossians 1:12-14, Genesis 3:17, Genesis 2:15, 1 Peter 1:1-3, 1 Peter 1:13-25, 1 Peter 2:1-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Swimming Upstream, Chasing After Holiness Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 26, 2019

It this message we will talk about what it means to pursue holiness. A pursuit we are all called to take as Jesus-followers.

Swimming Upstream Chasing After A Life Of Holiness #setapartforChrist Bumper Video (switchfoot) The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. – John 10:10 I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Jesus saved me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:13-19, Romans 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy God - Holy People

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 12, 2019

We must come to a place in our walk where we get off the throne, lay our crowns at Jesus' feet and make Him Lord of our life.

“Holy God – Holy People” October 13, 2019 “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16 “I am the Lord your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy... I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 11:44-45

Denomination: Holiness

4 H Message

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 15, 2019

Do you remember the 4 H program in high school? Well here is the 4 H message from the Bible.

The 4-H Club You Really Need to Join There is a club that has been around since 1924. Their platform was made up of the following elements: 1. Head 2. Heart 3. Hands 4. Health The group rallies young people to be active in each of these areas. For the most part, it has been a good program that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ethos #1 Holiness Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

The church is meant to be different from the world. It is meant to exist for others.

We begin a new message series today that we’ve entitled, Ethos, or if you’re from the American South, “Ethas”. This series is about how we become more like Christ and less like the world in which we live. It’s a calling to an alternative lifestyle. Yes. You heard me say alternative lifestyle. Being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do I Need Holy Spirit – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 13, 2019

The Holy Spirit’s Work could be classified as: “The active presence of God in the world, and more specifically in the church.”

I. HE EMPOWERS US FOR SPIRIT-LED LIVING John 6:63 ESV - It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. A. Empowered to Witness 1. Acts 1:8 (Quote) - Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, the Uttermost parts of the earth. a. Our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:11, Romans 8:26, Genesis 1:2, Revelation 21:3, Romans 8:23, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 2 Corinthians 5:5, Leviticus 20:7, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Luke 10:17-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Of Salvation Series

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 22, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Luke 1:67-75 This sermon fell on the Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sermon: “Christ of Salvation” Luke 1:67-75 A sermon for December 20, 2020 Pastor John Bright - Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 1 “67 Now his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: 68 “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited and redeemed His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-75, Micah 3:5-8, John 8:31-34, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Romans 8:15, 1 Peter 1:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

A Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 24, 2021

To live a life worth living, anticipate the Father’s grace, imitate the Father’s character; and respect the Father’s judgment and love.

How do you know if you’re getting old? Perhaps, Greg Laurie can help us answer that question. He says: You know you're getting old when you actually look forward to a dull evening at home. You know you're getting old when your mind makes commitments your body cannot keep. You know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21, John 1:12, 1 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Holiness Theology Transformed My Understanding Of Christianity

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Let me begin by saying that you should trust the scriptures over the words of any men. We must trust the scriptures much more than Luther, Calvin, Arminius, Wesley, Edwards, Whitefield or any Pope or bishop.

"As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” -1st Peter 1:14-16 ESV Let me begin by saying that you should trust the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23, 1 Peter 1:14-16, Hebrews 10:26, 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Practical Holiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

In verse 13 he urges us to prepare our minds for action. Paul urged us to be transformed by the renewing of our mind. The mind is always the greatest battlefield in any age.

Based on I Peter 1:13-16 Peter is the Apostle of hope, and also the Apostle of holiness. In the first half of this chapter his theme was hope. Peter does not leave us perched on the high board of heavenly hope, however, but plunges us immediately into the pool of the practical. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Everlasting Education Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

No people can be great who neglect the best that God has given to man, and no year is going to be great in which the Bible does not play a major role in our lives.

Abraham Lincoln did not like a lot of things about Christians and the church, but there are few great men in history who loved the Bible more than this great leader of our land. In Fisk University Library in Nashville, Tenn. is a copy of a Bible presented to Lincoln with this inscription: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

The Eternal Word Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

When the Bible is no longer our ultimate authority then only weakness can follow. The strength of the past came from Bible educated people.

Did you know that the Mary Magdalene was the mother of Jesus? And that the New Testament book that records Paul's conversion is Psalms? And that the last book of the Bible is evolution? And that the first murderer in the Bible was Pilate? And that Isaiah was the son of Solomon? These are some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-25