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  • Steve Smith avatar

    Preparing For The Best Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
     | 4,704 views

    Persecution can and is real. The key is how we approach it. Peter offers 2 lessons of encouragement: We must "Cultivate Christian Love" and "Practice the Lordship of Christ".

    INTRODUCTION Persecution is real for the believer. While it comes in many different ways, it is real – The group we’ve been studying about in 1 Peter suffered this horror in much a different way than we do as Christians today: Dr. M.R. DeHaan put it this way: In the early days of the church. . . , ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Topless Jars.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 3, 2024
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     | 738 views

    he NT tells it like it was. This was a group not likely to succeed. It is most likely they would- not have been chosen by a board for Jesus, but they were chosen by Jesus. (Peter M.)

    Topless Jars. 2 Corinthians 4:7AMP Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish, unkept, with bad behavior, plus he was uncultured, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tis Better To Give

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 16, 2013
     | 5,701 views

    Expounding on 1 Peter 3:15-16, speaking about the urgent need to give the greatest gift of all — the good news of salvation — to the world.

    The message that we’ve heard, “A Strange Way to Save the World,” it really, really is. When you think of the manger, when you think of what God did, in John 3:16, that He loved the world so much that He sent His only begotten Son, that He came literally to die on the cross so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    4 Perspectives

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 8,438 views

    4 eyewitness accounts of the resurrection of Jesus: Mary Magdalene, Peter, John, and Thomas, as pictures seen in John Chapter 20

    Sermon.970 See # 534, 638, 854, Sack.105, 12Dis.004 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001 “ 4 Perspectives” Text: John Chapter 20 I’m always amazed at how a person can recall different personal perspectives from the exact same event! There’s an old story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Stokes avatar

    Courage Under Fire

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 14,183 views

    This sermon covers the theme of courage as it relates to the example of Peter and John’s close relationship to God discussed in Acts 4.

    Members of the 4th grade class at Spring Hill Elementary School in McClean, Virginia were asked the question: "What Is Courage". Their answer was: "Having faith. Being brave. Doing something when you’re scared of it. Doing something when you think you can’t. Trying something that you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rob Ross avatar

    What Is The Difference?

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,363 views

    To encourage believers to develop the characteristics of the New Testament Church. Peter wrote his letter to develop their identity as the "family of God".

    INTRODUCTION Illustration: Hello, Hiya, Gidday, Hi Y’all, Konnichi wa, Good Day, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Greetings and Salutations How someone greets another tells a lot about that person? A handshake, for instance, tells a lot. It amazes me how many different types of handshakes their are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike DuBose avatar

    A Sight For Sore Eyes

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 10, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 8,412 views

    A sermon on the Transfiguaration of Jesus. Jesus was transfigured in the sight of Peter, James, & John. It was a picture painted by God for all of us to see.

    A Sight for Sore Eyes Matthew 17: 1-9 February 10, 2002 I’d like to start this morning by saying we’ve had two persons in our church who have recently had eye surgery, Ms. Irene & Ms. Donna… I hope you’ve been praying for them; that their eyesight will be restored & corrected, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Life Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 37,618 views

    As Jesus challenges Peter and the rest of the twelve here in this passage, He unfolds the principles of being a disciple - a real follower of His.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 23 “The Life of a Disciple” Luke 9:1-6,10, 18-20, 23-26, 57-62 This morning I want to look Luke chapter nine in the light of what it reveals to us about what it takes to be a true follower of Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • V. David Sedaca avatar

    Don't Get Excited

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,188 views

    In our text we find Peter writing no new doctrine, no new preaching just writing a letter to encourage believers.

    In our text we find Peter writing no new doctrine, no new preaching just writing a letter to encourage believers. This morning we would like to try something a little different. We would like to encourage you not to get too excited about something's. We would like to do this not as an advocate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon Sez

    Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Nov 28, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,763 views

    Why Jesus must asked Peter 3 times, just for the same question. It may not make sense to some of us...

    Simon Sez John 21:15-19 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Norbert Garcia avatar

    A Walk On The Wild Side

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,512 views

    As Peter stepped boldly from the boat to walk on water, so we can step Boldly in our walk with Jesus

    Scripture: Matthew 14: 21 - 30 A Walk on the Wild Side It had been a long hot day. Not much ground had been covered as far as distance was concerned, but much had been accomplished. Every step of the way there had been people to talk too or move out of the way. The Men were tired of running ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "What I Should Have Said Was..."

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,852 views

    I am sure that all the way down from the mountain, Peter must have kept uttering this sermon to himself!

    Title: "What I should have said was..." Introduction: Have you had an awakening? When Jesus took with him his inter-circle of disciples to the top of the mountain, he desired that they should see him glorified. As Jesus was in prayer, Peter, James, and John fell asleep. The Church needs an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Knowing The Time

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 26,149 views

    A sermon on Romans 13:11-14 on knowing the time. (Thanks to Jack Peters for the outline http://www.sermonseeds.org/)

    Sermon for 6/26/2005 Romans 13:11-14 Knowing the Time Introduction: Not long ago the boys had a T- ball game so we all went. We got there at 11 and went to the field and our team was not there. We got up with the coach and somehow our communications got confused and the game was at 10. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    How Can I Cross This Lake?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,023 views

    A sermon on how Jesus took the disciples across the lake in the midst of a storm, rescuing Peter from a certain sinking death.

    August 7, 2005 Matthew 14:22-33 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    What Is The Heart Of A Disciple? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 84 ratings
     | 28,151 views

    Comparison of Peter and Judas shows that a true disciple: holds to belief, not doubt; listens to the Word, not the world; lives by the Spirit, not the flesh.

    Discipleship Series # 4 (#3 unavailable) What is the Heart of a Disciple? John 6, 13, 15 SCRIPTURE READING: John 6: 60-71 INTRODUCTION: Imagine a church that grows from a dozen members to well over 5,000 --- in just 3 years. They have strong leaders, enthusiastic members, and a fantastic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ