Sermons on Kefa Ii 1:20:

Fables

Contributed by James May on Mar 26, 2006

Satan has deceived many with "cunningly devised fables". This sermon only covers a few of those fables, but it reminds us that the gospel, contained in the Holy Bible is no fabel; its the only source of unchangeable Truth.

FABLES By Pastor Jim May 2 Peter 1:13-21, "Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Key To Enjoying The Good Life

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Mar 12, 2006

There are some keys to enjoying the good life, This message is a close look at them.

The keys to enjoying the good life. 2 Peter 1:1-21 Introduction. Today I want to share with you a message on the keys to enjoying the good life, The Apostle Peter according to his own testimony is about to give up his own life because of his faith in the Lord Jesus christ. In his last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Promise

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 1, 2002

Sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, considers what’s important about prophecy

Before we start is there anyone who’s good at untangling things? I’ve got these Christmas lights and since it is the first Sunday of advent I was hoping to use them as an illustration. Here you work on these and we’ll get back to you in a little bit. (hand the volunteer a wad of hopelessly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21, 1 Peter 1:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Shall We Go Hiking?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 5, 2002

A challenge to follow Jesus.

Matthew 17:1-9 “Shall We go Hiking?” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A colleage of mine told me this week about his experience at Mount Tabor, the place that many believe the Transfiguration took place. He told me that it is a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9, 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Should I Care About The Bible?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 8, 2002

The Bible - shows us things more amazing than anything in the world. And it’s more trustworthy.

WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THE BIBLE? 2 Peter 1:16-21 We live in amazing times, don’t we? Because of technology, we are able to see things that, in the past, we never would have been able to see. Because of satellites and wires and electricity, you can turn on your TV, and there in front of you is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Pay Close Attention To "It"

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 8, 2002

How Peter encourages us to listen to the Word of the Prophets very carefully - referring to the Transfiguration.

February 10, 2002 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Conviction Or Convenience (Pt. 1)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 27, 2001

A call to be people of conviction.

Conviction or Convenience? (Part One) Various Scriptures Introduction Everyone here has heard the story of the young lady at Columbine High School who, being asked if she believed in God, said, “Yes,” and was promptly shot and killed. Stories vary, but there is general agreement that Cassie was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21, John 14:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Will You Leave Us This Time Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 9, 2003

How many children know how their parents became Christians? It is time to pass on the torch of faith by telling the story of our own conversion and comparing it with God’s Word!

What Will You Leave Us This Time 2 Peter 1:12-21 12For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. 13Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you, 14knowing that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Can I Trust My Bible?"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

We can trust Scripture’s claim of inspiration--we have a secure word from God

“Can I Trust My Bible?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A man went to a bookbinder to get a well-used New Testament rebound in leather. He wanted the side binding to read: “The New Testament”. When the job was finished, the binder explained that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21, 2 Peter 2:16-21

Denomination: Congregational

"The Prophetic Voice" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

Being prophetic meant foretelling and forthtelling

“The Prophetic Voice” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was assigned to a Combat Engineer battalion, I walked over to the Headquarters Company one afternoon and knocked on the door of the Company Commander. I was there to tell him (tactfully) that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Congregational

How Reliable Is The Bible? Series

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Apr 11, 2005

This apologetic message examines the reliability of the Bible and challenges us to be people of the Scripture.

(ON THE STREET INTERVIEWS-VIDEO) The Bible is a unique and remarkable book. It is actually a library of 66 books written over a span of 1,500 years. There isn’t another book in history that took that long to write. 40-different authors from every walk of life wrote the Bible. We all know that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of God's Great Promise

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011

2 Peter 1

THE GIFT OF GOD’S GREAT PROMISE (2 PETER 1) The clergyman’s eloquence may have been at fault, still he felt annoyed to find that an old gentleman fell asleep during the sermon on two consecutive Sundays. So, after service on the second week, he told the boy who accompanied the sleeper that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's All Greek To Me Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 13, 2009

Explanation of the Greek documents behind our New Testament

Text: 2 Peter 1:16-21, Title: It’s All Greek to Me, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/14/09, PM A. Opening illustration: speak to the uniqueness of the bible—Josh McDowell, New Evidence, pg. 4-15 B. Background to passage: Peter is explaining the reliability of the gospel and the testimony of the apostles. It’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Fisherman's Completion Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009

A walk is a slow, steady, consistent movement from one place to another. A walk moves you from where you’ve been to where you’re going. At the end of Peter’s life, he looked back on his walk. As he looked back, what did he remember? What sustained him

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ All throughout the New Testament, the Christian life is compared to walking. Romans 6:4 says, “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Bible?

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 8, 2009

Without the Bible there is no Christianity. We need to give it the credit it deserves.

What is the Bible? (2 Peter 1:12-21) Emperor Menelik II was an African ruler who defeated the Italian army at Adwa in 1896 and established the nation of Ethiopia. He believed that the Bible had the power to cure illness, and he would eat a few pages of it anytime he got sick. He suffered a stroke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21