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  • Chris Thron avatar

    Thoughts On Suffering

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,956 views

    Godly suffering is the key to a joyful Christian life.

    Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing were happening to you. Rather rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for Christ’s sake you are blessed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Suffering And God's Will

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,378 views

    SUFFERING (FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIVING FOR ETERNITY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMENDABLE CONDUCT) FULFILS GOD'S WILL AND FINDS VINDICATION AND VICTORY (3:13-4:19) A.

    SUFFERING (FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIVING FOR ETERNITY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMENDABLE CONDUCT) FULFILS GOD'S WILL AND FINDS VINDICATION AND VICTORY (3:13-4:19) A. INTRODUCTION -- TRIUMPH OF SUFFERING (3:13-17) 1. Suffering Should Be the Exception Rather Than the Rule in the Context of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Persecution

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,867 views

    1. Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

    1. Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. And for many of us this is something we may find hard to relate to. For we live in a land of freedom - free to worship God and free to live out our faith -at least for now. Like me, most of us have never experienced violence in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Appropriate Biblical Responses To Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,442 views

    Appropriate Biblical responses To Difficult People I Pet. 3:13-18

    Appropriate Biblical responses To Difficult People I Pet. 3:13-18 I Pet. 3:13-18 - Peter wrote, "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear." Paul wrote, Do not be overcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Five Truths You Dare Not Ignore

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 20,712 views

    The importance of making the Gospel message as simple and clear as possible.

    Five Truths You Dare Not Ignore 1 Pet 3:15-18 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Doug Warren avatar

    What Can I Do Now? Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,329 views

    WE SHOULD NOT LIVE IN FEAR, WE SHOULD NEVER RETURN TO "NORMAL" (THE APATHETIC WAY IT WAS) SO, WHAT SHOULD BELIEVERS DO NOW? HOW CAN WE PERSONALLY BE PREPARED AND LIVE FOR GOD IN THESE LAST DAYS?

    INTRO: IN THE UNCERTAIN DAYS WE LIVE, BELIEVERS SHOULD NOT LIVE IN FEAR, NEITHER DO WE WANT TO RETURN TO "NORMAL" AND FORGET WHAT GOD IS TEACHING US..SO WHAT SHOULD WE DO? PETER SAYS "DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION"(3:14)...AND OFFERS THREE SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO ACCOMPLISH THAT: I. SANCTIFY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    God's Priorities In A Pressure-Packed World

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 113 ratings
     | 14,726 views

    In life of faith, in following Christ as our Master, we are faced many times with tough calls, what can we do and how can we decide what to do, how can we cope.

    God’s Priorities in a Pressure Cooker world By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC, August 15, 2001 I Peter 3:13-19 A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in two’s for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of a 200 pound deer. The group asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Chad Wright avatar

    Living With A Resurrection Heart

    Contributed by Chad Wright on May 11, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,817 views

    This text focuses on the epistle lesson for the sixth Sunday of Easter (ILCW series A). Peter reminds us how powerful the Resurrection is in our own lives.

    Introduction: The human heart is a hard-working marvel. It can keep on beating automatically even if all other nerves were severed. In a 70 year lifetime, it will beat an average of 75 times a minute, forty million times a year - or two-and-a-half billion times. At each beat, the average adult ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Life Is Not Always Fair Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    Life is not always fair, what are we to do about it?

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2  Over the past few weeks as we have been studying the book of 1 Peter, we have looked at how we are to conduct ourselves among and with various people.  Now, if we follow Peter’s instructions, everything in life will be smooth sailing for us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Boil A Live Frog

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 11,555 views

    Preparing to celebrate Christ’s coming in a hostile world. Five key principles that should characterize our lives.

    HOW TO BOIL A LIVE FROG 1 Peter 3: 13-17 1. An “urban legend” has been around for a long time that has excellent instructional value for us – even if biologists question the scientific veracity of the experiment. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    The Fear Factor Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 28,503 views

    How does the Christian really deal with Fear from the Biblical perspepective? Sadly too few believers understand the victory they could have if they would simply exercise their faith in God’s word.

    The Emotion Quotient – Part Two “The Fear Factor” 1 Peter 3:13-15 - ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? [14] But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." [15] But in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Faithful Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,266 views

    Discipleship starts with a heart completely devoted to Jesus

    Discipleship. What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus? A clean heart. A surrendered spirit. Fellowship with other believers? What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus? We really dumb down this calling to be a disciple. We could start a discipleship program and teach others to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Share The Hope"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,419 views

    A sermon on sharing Christ with others with respect and gentleness.

    “Share The Hope” 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 By: Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In the Gospel Lesson for this morning that Jerry read earlier Jesus, knowing that He will soon leave this world and return to the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joel Sanabria avatar

    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Joel Sanabria on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,954 views

    Learning to let go of situations in life you can’t handle and how to let God take control!

    Why me, God…why am I going through this? Have you ever thought, whispered, or screamed that question? Have you ever thought that God was against you personally? At one time or another, everyone does, even people in the Bible. That is not surprising. What is surprising is God’s answer to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Good Newsis For Sharing

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,123 views

    God’s plan is for HIs followers to tell others the good news of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses upon I Peter 3:15 to motivate Christians to be prepared to be witnesses for Christ.

    Good News is for Sharing I Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” II Kings 7 Fear strikes at the heart of anyone who goes for ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist