Sermons on Peter Is Restored:

Being A Christian Spouse In A Hostile Home Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 31, 2008

How Christians live in a marriage with a non-Christian spouse.

We have been going through Jesus’ disciple Peter’s first letter. Last week we looked at how we, as Christians, live as citizens of God’s kingdom, heaven, while still living here on earth in a society which frequently does not share our values. Peter’s particular focus was on how we live under the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Knowing Who You Are 1 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 20, 2011

Part 3 of 6 of the series, "Who Am I"

Title: Who Am I – 3 “Knowing Who You Are” Text I Peter 2:9 It is essential for every believer to understand and know who they are in Christ. So far, in this series, we have determined that the only person who determines who we are is us. Your financial situation does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fisherman’s Guide To Good Shepherding Series

Contributed by Wayne Presnell on Dec 8, 2012

A seasoned pastor shares insight with his "fellow elders."

Peter knew... he just knew... after it was all said and done… after Jesus had risen from the dead, after his cowardly betrayal… Peter just knew... he was out. He not "the Rock" or the leader he imagined. What was he going to do now? Well a man has to earn a living… so he went back to what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Pass It On

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 5, 2009

Are you passing on what you have seen and heard to others?

PASS IT ON I love church picnics. They remind me of going to camp as a kid. One of the things I loved about camp was the chapel services. There is an old song that we used to sing. It said, “It only takes a spark to get a fire going. And soon all those around can warm up to it’s glowing. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How We Live Reflects Who We Are

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 6, 2009

Know who you are in Jesus, and then live it. How we live reflects who we are.

How We Live Reflects Who We Are Aug 2, 2009 1 Peter 1:13-25 Intro: Chickens don’t fly around in the sky, perch on telephone wires, or swoop down and capture some prey. That’s not who they are. Whales don’t walk around on land, or dig around in the dirt looking for a meal. That’s not who they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

God gives us his word that we might see to live.

Scripture Introduction One of the fun parts of a vacation way in the north woods is that we were far from city lights. Gazing across Lake Huron offers a virtually uninterrupted perception of darkness. The black seems solid, so effectively does it hide all other objects. On Saturday night, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is Your Brother, Where Is Your Brother? What Is Brotherly Love?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2008

We are to love what God loves

Who is your brother, where is your brother? What is Brotherly Love? A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?" Hands started going up. He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first let me do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The End Is Coming Soon

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 27, 2016

Evidence of why we know the world as we know it is about to end and what the Christian ought to be doing

“The End –Coming Soon!” February 28, 2016 2 Peter 3:3,8-11 “Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Word Is Inspired Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 15, 2018

We can trust the Word because it is inspire by God.

Opening Video: More Than A Book (1:42 video ilustration available on Sermon Central) 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 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Right Reactions To Suffering

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 5, 2018

Christians are not exempted from sufferings. But, how could we react properly and different from the people in this world who are not believers?

“As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him — you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For in Scripture it says: ‘See, I lay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Risen! - Easter

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 13, 2020

An Easter Sunday message of hope!

He is Risen! - Easter 1 Peter 1:3-5 Luke 23:55 - 24:12 April 12, 2020 START OUT WITH MAGIC TRICK - making candy appear out of an empty cup Now, I don’t usually start messages with a magic trick, but I thought today would be the exception. Why a magic trick? Well . . . it’s Easter . . . why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Facts On The Ground: Science, God, And The Testimony Of Great Thinkers

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Is it reasonable to believe in God? Can we confidently believe? This is a quick description of some of the keys to unlocking the truth hidden in plain sight.

“Discoveries of the last half of the 20th century have brought the scientific community to the realization that our universe and our planet in the universe are so remarkably unique that it is almost impossible to imagine how this could have happened accidentally, causing many agnostic scientists to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Knowledge Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

Paul longed to know Christ and the power of his resurrection. The two go together. In the knowledge of God and of Christ is the power to be and become all that we should be.

Columbus was on his fourth voyage in 1504. His ships were grounded in St. Ann's Bay in Jamaica, and the natives revolted and refused to supply the Spaniard with food. There seemed to be no way of escaping the agonies of starvation. Columbus was looking at the almanac, and he learned that a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2

Preaching The Unadulterated Word Of God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021

As we were growing up, many of our parents tried to warn us about dangers that we faced, but we could not see them until later in life.

As the children of God, we used to wonder what the Word of God was warning us about in Matthew 24:22-23. We read, “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Nobody Wants.

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 16, 2024

Could it be possible that the gift nobody wants, is actually the gift that is the most valuable of them all?

Did you ever get a gift for Christmas that you didn't want? I have. When I was a Kid, at Christmas time, when other kids were getting foot balls, skate boards race tracks, etc. I was getting converse tennis shoes, pants, shirts, Etc stuff like that. I confess, I'm ashamed of myself now, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal