Sermons on Peters Mother In Law:

Cyril And The Flesh And Blood God Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 26, 2006

Saint Cyril of Alexandria and the Flesh and Bloodness of Jesus Christ.

Opening Question: What does it mean to have a flesh and blood God? You may even wonder at times if you do have a flesh and blood God. Some of the representations of Christ that we see in religious society tend to have the effect, at times, of making Jesus more distant from our present day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Make Your Calling An Election Sure

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 8, 2020

On Tuesday night I found myself, like probably many of you, up late watching CNN or whatever your favorite news outlet is. I finally went to sleep in the early hours of the morning praying asking God to work this situation out according to my will, I am just being honest.

“Make Your Calling an Election Sure” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - On Tuesday night I found myself, like probably many of you, up late watching CNN or whatever your favorite news outlet is. I finally went to sleep in the early hours of the morning praying asking God to work this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-10, 2 Peter 1:10

Denomination: Apostolic

Family Ties: My Big Fat Greek Wedding Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. (Recently, she returned the Christmas presents that my wife and I bought for her.)

--note-- 2002: IFC Films Directed by Joel Zwick Nia Vardalos as Toula John Corbett as Ian Rated PG for sensuality and language - - - - - I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: *other

His Precious Blood

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 21, 2005

A Maundy Thursday Sermon

Maundy Thursday 1 Peter 1:18-20 "His Precious Blood" 18 You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Blood Of Christ For Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 3, 2006

A sermon for Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday 1 Peter 1:18-20 "The Blood of Christ for Us" 18 You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Warriors For Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 26, 2017

Are you a civilian or a soldier in your attitude toward your Christianity? 2 Tim. 2:4 says you're "chosen by Jesus to be a soldier!" Peter said to "weaponize" yourself with the attitude that you're to endure suffering. Come on Church! Rise up and conquer

WARRIORS FOR CHRIST 2 Tim. 2:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At one Army base, the annual trip to the rifle range had been canceled for the second year in a row, but the semi-annual physical fitness test was still on as planned. One soldier mused, "Does it bother anyone else that the Army doesn't ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Excellence Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Excellence (Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

These items were in news letters and other church notices 1) Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. 2) The outreach committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on people who are not afflicted with any church. 3) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divide Your Love Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The command to love one another is sandwiched between two reasons to love that are both descriptions of the birth of hope. Love is encased in hope.

“What oxygen is to the lungs, such is hope to the meaning of life” (Emil Brunner) There are a lot of reasons for us not to be hopeful. I listed some just this week as I thought about this message: Suicide Stillborn children Multiple Sclerosis Sexual Abuse Eating Disorder Special Needs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

People Remembering People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2004

Memorial Day is about people remembering people.

INTRO.- II Pet. 3:8 “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. “ DO NOT FORGET THIS ONE THING. We humans forget more than one thing. We forget many things. But Peter is saying, “Don’t forget the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contrary Christianity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 4, 2014

Husbands are to lovingly lead their wives.

Contrary Christianity 1 Peter 3:7 Rev. Brian Bill November 29-30, 2014 Offering: He’s Always Been Faithful/Great is Thy Faithfulness Aren’t you glad we can count on God’s faithfulness? Wow, what a week! There are lots of lessons to be learned from what happened in Ferguson, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling God’s Purpose

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013

To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible Study And Study Tools Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on May 30, 2018

The Bible is a living, and active collection of books breathed out by God. Studying it is essential to being a disciple of Jesus. Today men will learn the structure of the Bible, tools for studying the Bible, translations of the Bible.

Now I've got to tell you, this isn't the favorite subject of many men, and it's not all that inspiring. But I've got to say to you every time I do this in one of our Resolute groups; men walk away going, "Wow. I'm so glad I understand that now." Today's sermon is going to give you a brief overview ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remember, Lest We Forget

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 19, 2004

This message encourages us to not only remember those who have died to preserve our country’s freedom, but also to remember the One who suffered and died to set us free from the law of sin and death, providing us with eternal forgiveness and salvation.

REMEMBER, LEST WE FORGET Text: Ps.103: 2 Intro: Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day. It is a day set aside by our nation to remember and honor all who have paid the ultimate price to preserve and maintain our freedom. It is certainly befitting that we should honor those brave men and women ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2

Denomination: Baptist

No Condemnation Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 13, 2008

Chapter 8 is entirely built upon the opening statement of verse 1. The statement is a summation of chapters 6-7, which make the iron-clad case that we are dead to sin, alive to God, and free from the law. Because of all this, there is now therefore no

Chapter 8 is entirely built upon the opening statement of verse 1. The statement is a summation of chapters 6-7, which make the iron-clad case that we are dead to sin, alive to God, and free from the law. Because of all this, there is now therefore no condemnation. Verse 1 makes the statement ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Moths Rust And Pirates Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jan 18, 2012

We live in a wolrd where the law of loss rules -- where things break down, fall apart, or are even stolen. What if we could find something that had permanent value? Where can we store it? What does that look like?

Introduction We see the evidence everywhere. It’s seen in a bike no longer ridden... a washer or dryer no longer functioning... a table or chair with a busted leg... a television that stopped working... How many of you have something you once valued now stored in your garage, shop, attic, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian Church