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  • Kurt Heisey avatar

    1 Peter 1:2-12

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    From 1 Peter Series: What were some of the issues in Peter’s heart he had to overcome in order to be used by God in fulness?

    1 Peter 1:2-12 VCC July 26, 1998 Introduction Written by Peter Acts 4:13, described as unlearned and ignorant men This means that they did not go through formal religious training, NOT professional religious leaders He had simply been with Jesus for 3 years He simply had been baptised in the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stranger And Aliens Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,837 views

    Peter was challenged to leave all and follow Jesus and had a deep burning knowledge of what it meant to be a stranger and alien in this world

    1 Peter: Peter: strangers VCC July 19, 1998 1 Peter 1:1, Stranger and aliens Peter was willing to leave all Mark 1:18--willing to obey He had left his home to see John the Baptist--he had a hunger Mt. 19:27, We left everything to follow you Interesting to note the friends that Peter chose...those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Handling Life's Struggles Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,505 views

    Life has tremendous pressures and trials, yet Peter had learned how to respond to release God’s power in his trials.

    1 Peter 1:10-25 VCC August 9, 1998 Handling Life’s Struggles Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) Many go through life’s struggles relying on their own power, their own resources, their own strength, but God has not designed us to go through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Stumble Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,619 views

    Peter knew what it was like to stumble and fall He also knew what it was like to receive the grace of God after having falling

    1 Peter 2:4-12 VCC August 30, 1998 Don’t Stumble Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) He has exhorted the Christians to personal holiness in chapter 1 After encouraging personal holiness, he commanded them to have sincere love for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Releasing The Blessing Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,841 views

    Peter had learned some keys to releasing the blessing and power of God and shares them in 1 peter 3:8-12

    1 Peter 3:8-12 VCC October 4, 1998 Releasing the Blessing Releasing or hindering the blessing Peter is writing to a group that has been persecuted, lied about, mistreated, falsely accused, hauled in front of magistrates, ridiculed for being a Christian, very aware they did not fit in this world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Does The Road End?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,701 views

    This story looks at Judas’ life and how bad choices in life can lead to a very dangerous ending.

    Where Does The Road End 4/2/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 Mark 14:1-9 It’s good to know where a road is, but it’s even more important to know where the road ends. In a scene in Alice in Wonderland, Alice is lost and she ask the cat in the tree, “which way should I go?” The cat asked, “where are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Approach Problematic Preaching Pardoxs

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 14, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 2,210 views

    Peter needed to clear aaway all things that distracted his view of Christ. When we put Christ First there are countless blessings that will come.

    First Baptist Church 545 South Main Street Jellico, Tennessee. 37762 Bro. Michael Blankenship www.jfb.faithsite.com/default.asp May 14, 2001 "Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down andprayed. He turned to the body and said, ’Tabitha, get up.’ Then she opened her eyes, and seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James: A Faith That Works

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 2,866 views

    This introduction to James not only reveals who he is but that even the brother of Jesus considered himself a bondservant to Christ.

    James 1:1 “JAMES: A FAITH THAT WORKS!” INTRO: The key to James is a FAITH that works!….EXPAND! Prep for James…. I. THE AUTHOR A. HIS RELATIONSHIP TO JESUS 1. A brother of Jesus (Mt. 13:53-58). 2. Jesus spent time with his family after the miracle at Cana (Jn.2:12). 3. At the first he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007
     | 6,268 views

    This sermon looks at the call of the apostle Peter.

    PART 1 FOLLOW THE LEADER TEXT: MATTHEW 4.18-19 INTRODUCTION: In September 2006, my wife and I moved from Tennessee to Illinois to pastor a church. What would make us quit our jobs, sell our house, load a truck and move 400 miles from our hometown? It was a calling from God to follow Him. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    University Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,383 views

    Peter had some trials to prepare him for his future ministry in the church.

    PART 3 THE UNIVERSITY OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATION TEXT: MATTHEW 16.21-23 INTRODUCTION: We continue to study the life of Peter. Remember that Jesus had called, and Peter left all behind in order to become a follower. You will also recall where just prior to our text, Jesus gives out the mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Not On My Team Series

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,266 views

    Would you want Peter on your team, he denied even knowing you, but Jesus used him.

    PART 4 DON’T WANT HIM ON MY TEAM! TEXT: MATTHEW 26.58, 75 INTRODUCTION: This sermon will bring an end to our series on the calling and preparation of Peter as given to us in the Gospels. We have watched Peter as he progresses from his call at the Sea of Galilee, and the immediate departure from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Wonder Of Matthew's Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,394 views

    This explains reasons, expressions & outcome of thanksgiving.

    Theme: THE WONDER OF MATTHEW’S THANKSGIVING Text: Luke 5: 27-32 Intro. A. We understand that thanksgiving is our proper response towards the goodness of God. Thanksgiving is a celebration to express our praises to God for all that He has done to us. B. Because God is good all the time, we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 7, Thomas And Matthew Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,516 views

    Have you ever had a dream crushed? Have you ever totally devoted yourself to something only to see it fail? Have you ever felt complete despair in the midst of suffering? Have you ever doubted so thoroughly what you had taken to be true that you doubted e

    Have you ever had a dream crushed? Have you ever totally devoted yourself to something only to see it fail? Have you ever felt complete despair in the midst of suffering? Have you ever doubted so thoroughly what you had taken to be true that you doubted everything? Have you ever lost a friend you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is It Obvious?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,969 views

    When you’ve been spending time with Jesus, it is obvious to all who come in contact with you.

    Background  Jesus had resurrected and ascended  The Holy Spirit had come  Peter had preached boldly and many had responded to the message of Christ  Peter and John had healed a lame man and then proclaimed the message of Jesus Acts 4:5-7 (NLT) The next day the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Simon Peter: Rock N Troll Haul Of Famer

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,033 views

    A very punny, scholarly-inclined exploration into the contextual implications of Simon’s new name: Peter.

    “Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. ‘The time has come’ he said ‘and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.’ As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake—for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist