Sermons on Kefa I 1:4:

The Truth Of The Gospel

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 26, 2002

Learn about the Resurrection. The Reservation. The Revealing and the Receiving. How will you stand at the judgment seat of Christ?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7, Colossians 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Results

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Death does not end life

I. Christ Resurrection declares that death does not end life. A. A man was flying from Chicago to the city of Los Angeles. He engaged the woman sitting next to him in conversation. She was a little over 40, well dressed, and quite articulate. He asked, "Where are you from?" She said, "From Palm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To 1 Peter Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

A general introduction to the book of First Peter

August 29, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1-9 “Introduction to 1 Peter & the Greeting” Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen according to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

Signs Of A Church That Impact's It's Community

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 25, 2004

Learn how the church can impact their communities for Christ.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genuine Faith Will Be Tested

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

God has given you the ability to put your Faith in Him, and when you do so, He freely pours out his Mercy and his Forgiveness, and by His Divine power, you are RE-BORN, spiritually you become new, unblemished.

Genuine Faith Always Gets Tested 1 Pet. 1:3-12 Sept. 25, 1999 I am really excited about getting this sign put up, and I’m excited about being a church that proclaims Hope through Jesus Christ. I thought about the people that will drive by our sign, some everyday on their way to work, some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Reality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Warren Bird on Apr 17, 2004

Christ’s post-resurrection appearances establish its historical reality, its prophetic reality and its evangelistic reality. It really happened - to fulfil God’s plan, promised in the Old Testament. Thus, it is GOOD NEWS for us, to live and to proclaim.

Christ has died …… Christ is risen ……… Christ will come again. Do you believe it? {Extract a strong affirmation from the congregation.} In that case, you are a step ahead of the original disciples in those early hours and days after the first Good Friday and Easter morning. They found it very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-53, 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gifts From Our Merciful God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 26, 2004

In His mercy, God has given us the gifts of a new birth, and inheritance, and a shield in times of trouble.

Gifts from Our Merciful God I Pet. 1:3-5 INTRO.: What is the greatest gift you have ever received from a loved one? We all love to receive a gift and we love to give them. We always want to give something unique and unexpected. We always want to give the very best we can to those we love. We want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope At The End Of Our Rope.

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Oct 29, 2003

What do you have at the end of your rope? We have hope that is alive, our anchor, and our assurance. We need to tell others of our hope.

AT THE END OF THE ROPE, I HAVE HOPE. Hand out ropes, and say, “When I am at the end of my rope, I have hope. When I am at the end of this, I have hope that is alive, anchored, and assured!” Hope that is seen is not hope. Rom. 8:24 Hope that is alive. 1 Pet. 1:3 3Blessed be the God and Father of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Hebrews 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Series

Contributed by Corey Arnold on Nov 10, 2003

This is the first in a 3-part series about heaven and hell. The first two sermons are on Heaven, the last is on Hell.

Heaven INTRO: In Our Greatest Gift, Henri Nouwen tells a parable of faith and hope. He imagines twins–a brother and a sister–talking to each other in their mother’s womb: The sister said to the brother, "I believe there is life after birth." Her brother protested vehemently, "No, no, this is all ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is Life After Death

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 1, 2003

The Christian has a hope that lives, an inheritance in Heaven, and the protection of God.

There Is Life After Death. I Pet. 1:3-5 INTRO.: Many years ago, I was asked by a resident at a county home where I served as a chaplain, "Do you believe there is life after death?" I assured her I did and took advantage of the opportunity to tell her about Jesus and the resurrection. Once I had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sure Heritage

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 21, 2003

On the eighteenth of July, A.D. 64, during the reign of that tyrannical emperor, Nero, the great fire of Rome took place in which three quarters of the city was consumed. It has been usually thought that Nero caused the fire and that while he watched from

A SURE HERITAGE SCRIPTURE: I Peter 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION On the eighteenth of July, A.D. 64, during the reign of that tyrannical emperor, Nero, the great fire of Rome took place in which three quarters of the city was consumed. It has been usually thought that Nero caused the fire and that while he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What We Believe: Mankind (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 24, 2003

Discover God’s universal and comprehensive solution for sin

This morning, we will finish our mini-series on mankind, which is a part of our mega-series on what our church believes. The first message on mankind identified how we get our sense of worth and how we can achieve our God-given potential in life. The second message identified the fact that we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: *other

A Great Salvation

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 21, 2003

The Mercy of God has the ability to change lives

1 Peter 1:3-12 October 20, 2002 Piggott Christian Church D.T. ¡§The Mercy of God has the ability to change lives.¡¨ TITLE: ¡§A Great Salvation¡¨ Intro: ¡§How do you know you are going to heaven?¡¨ -- Being asked a question while applying for a youth ministry. At what point can you say, ¡§I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Inheritance Of Hope Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 7, 2003

Part 2 of a series on faith, hope, and love. As God’s children we have a living hope of an inheritance; an inheritance of mercy, grace, and life eternal with him.

The Great Trilogy Part 2—An Inheritance of Hope Scripture Ref: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Romans 10:9 1 Peter 1:21, 23 Acts 16:29-31 1 Peter 2:4-5 1 Peter 4:5-6 Galatians 4:4-5 1. Introduction a. Part 2 of a 3-part series on faith, hope and love. Last week we discussed the strongest part of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Five Principles In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about the five principles in the Kingdom of God namely the principles of Promise,Patience,Praise,Provision and Promotion.

FIVE PRINCIPLES IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD OUTLINE 1.PRINCIPLE OF PROMISE 2.PRINCIPLE OF PATIENCE 3.PRINCIPLE OF PRAISE 4.PRINCIPLE OF PROVISION 5.PRINCIPLE OF PROMOTION THE MESSAGE FIVE PRINCIPLES IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD 1.PRINCIPLE OF PROMISE Psalm 127:1 Genesis 11:1-9 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1, 1 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal