Sermons on Kefa Ii 1:5:

What Is Spirituality? (4 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

A man was watching a wood carver carve a six foot bear out of a large chunk of wood. The man was fascinated as he watched him and he finally asked him, “HOW DO YOU DO THAT?”

The wood carver said, “It really isn’t as hard as it looks. What I do is get a huge piece of wood, and I carve out everything that does not look like a bear!” This is what God is trying to do with our lives. He wants to cut everything that does not look like Christ out of our lives. Peter shows ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Spirituality? (3 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Most of us at times have looked at someone we thought was attractive physically, and thought we certainly would like to look like them if we could.

Sometimes this is the motivation for some to: (1) DIET EACH DAY Illus: Much has been said about diets, such as: • It's something most of us do religiously: We eat what we want to eat, drink a diet coke and pray we don't gain weight • Someone else said that the problem with curbing our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Defeated Christians Forget.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 14, 2022

Defeated Christians have forgotten who they are. How easy it is to forget what Jesus Christ has done and who we are in Him, especially when we fail.

Defeated Christians Forget. 2 Peter 1:3-11ESV Defeated Christians have forgotten who they are. How easy it is to forget what Jesus Christ has done and who we are in Him, especially when we fail. As soon as we stumble, the accuser of the brethren is right there to tell us what sorry sinners and no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11, Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Habits Of Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Time-lapse photography will allow you to see physical growth over a span of years. But there are no photographs that can show you your spiritual growth.

For the next few minutes and the next few Sundays, I want to speak to you about forming some great spiritual habits. Today’s Scripture Passage “May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 4, 2021

Christians must grow in faithfulness through the virtues found in Scripture

INTRODUCTION • Today we begin a short series entitled Grow In Grace, a study of 2 Peter. › Big Idea of the Series: The body of Christ, the church, must be diligent in recognizing false teachers and doctrine while trusting the Scriptures and recognizing true ministers of the Word. • By learning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Arithmetic Of The Christian Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 23, 2023

Peter gives direction for growing Christians regarding the character qualities to develop in our lives.

1 Peter was written to comfort and support believers amidst misery and mistreatment, which was an outer attack. This epistle was composed to causation against an inside (inward) attack, lack of concern and sin. Here, Peter gives the antitoxin for dormancy and foolishness in the Christian life. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moving On To Maturity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 20, 2025

The importance of progress towards spiritual maturity.

Moving on to Maturity 2 Peter 1:1-11 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Spiritual Laziness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Spiritual laziness is a state of neglect in our spiritual lives, where we become complacent, apathetic, or disengaged from our pursuit of God. It can lead to stagnation, missed opportunities, and a lack of growth in our faith.

Title: OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL LAZINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 6:9-11 "How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a thief and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:9-11, Romans 12:11, 2 Peter 1:5-8, Revelation 3:15-16, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruits Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025

The fruits of the Holy Spirit are the characteristics and virtues that should be evident in the lives of believers who are walking in the Spirit. They represent the nature of Christ and are essential for a healthy spiritual life.

Title: THE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." Supporting Texts: John 15:4-5, Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:4-5, Ephesians 5:9, Colossians 3:12-14, Romans 14:17, 2 Peter 1:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Built Upon God's Word Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 2, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. No teaching sheet for this sermon

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “Built Upon God’s Word” 2 Peter 1:1-8 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 2 “1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-8, Romans 13:12-14, John 14:15, Luke 11:28, 1 Samuel 15:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Get Smart - 2 Peter 1:5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 9, 2025

Is the Christian life supposed to be hard work? Or should it be easy?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

For A New Year - New Beginnings

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 1, 2024

As we come to the New Year, we must put off the old and put on the New. Put off the former and take on CHRIST. Guidance and Instruction from GOD's WORD for a New Year, a New Start, and New Beginnings, IN CHRIST.

2023.12.31. SERMON FOR A NEW YEAR - NEW BEGINNINGS William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: As we come to the New Year, we must put off the old and put on the New. Put off the former and take on CHRIST. Guidance and Instruction from GOD's WORD for a New Year, a New Start, and New Beginnings, IN ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 43:18-19, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 3:5-8, Ephesians 4:21-24, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Peter 1:3-5, John 14:1-6, Hebrews 10:24-25, Matthew 5:16, 2 Peter 1:3-11, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Chronicles 16:11-12, Psalm 34:8, Lamentations 3:40-41, Psalm 90:12, Acts 3:19, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 3:1-4, Joshua 1:8-9, Philippians 1:3-6, Philippians 1:7-11, Philippians 3:12-21, Philippians 4:1, Mark 8:36, 1 Corinthians 15:58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With Christ In Turbulent Times. Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 19, 2024

Peter wrote to the scattered and persecuted Christians throughout a vast area. Peter is writing as a fellow sufferer. Peter probably wrote this book from Roman imprisonment.

The sixties were very turbulent times. I was born in 1961, but I am not talking about those sixties. I am talking about AD 61 to AD 70. It is the context, and it sets the stage for what Peter wrote and to whom Peter wrote in his books. Peter wrote his first book 1 Peter in about 63AD and this book ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Arithmetic Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 10, 2022

The first chapter of Second Peter provides guidance for Christian growth. The first half of the chapter discusses character qualities for Christians to develop in life.

First Peter was written to comfort and support believers amidst misery and mistreatment, which was an outer attack. This epistle was composed to caution against an inside assault, lack of concern and sin. Here Peter gives the antitoxin for dormancy and foolishness in the Christian life. These two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Must Be Crushed And Broken

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023

surrendering your life to Him so that He can crush those things that keep you from HIm

You must be crushed and broken 2 Peter 1:3-11 Good morning everyone, if you would turn to 2 Peter chapter one. This will be our text this morning. I am glad that you have joined us. Let’s Pray- The last time we were together, we spoke of being born again, the experience of Nicodemus and Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Nazarene