Sermons on Peters Rebuke:

Reflection B.1 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / How To Approach The Question

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

We should ask whether God has a purpose in coronavirus. It's a logical and reasonable question to ask. But we first need to think about how to even approach the question.

In my second Reflection I wrote: “Some Christians are asking why we’re experiencing this pandemic. Is coronavirus a judgement from God? Are we living in end times?” In my fifth Reflection I noted that the Daily Express [an English newspaper] had asked another question: “What does the Bible say ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Team Sport Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 13, 2020

Holiness is often misunderstood. It has been abused to try to enforce rules. So, what is Holiness? Is it possible? Why is it so difficult? Why does it seem to be such a mess?

Pt. 2 - A Team Sport I. Introduction Last week we talked about the Hall of Fames that over 200,000 people visit annually to catch a glimpse of a glove or a helmet. Have you ever watched one of the induction ceremonies? Individuals stand on a stage receiving the honor of a lifetime and they spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Living Stone Should Make Me Feel Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 1, 2020

Today, I want to expand on the idea that we are living stones. And the very fact that we are living stones should make us feel uncomfortable.

INTRODUCTION: Today, we conclude our series on things that should make you feel uncomfortable. We have talked about a church that is preaching God’s Word should make you feel uncomfortable because it ought to be confronting the sin in your life; and that church ought to be challenging you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Philemon Testimony -

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 10, 2020

It seems to be a random set of scriptures that is perfect for the time like this where people have once again been made aware of inequality, injustice and racism. A time when many run to the scriptures to find answers.

Today, we jump into the book of philemon. A personal letter from paul to a house church leader and his family. It's a one page wonder that is perfect for the time like this where people have once again been made aware of inequality, injustice and racism. A time when many run to the scriptures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 28, 2020

The most undertaught, major theological topic today is the fear of God. But studying it brings great joy and assurance.

The Fear of God. 1 Peter 1:17-19 • The Fear of God is one of the least taught major topics in Christianity. • No one alive has spent more time studying and writing about the fear of God than my dear friend, Kinney Mitchell. • It is mentioned more than 45 times in the Bible, the fear of God, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

His Own Special People

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 2, 2020

Experiencing peace and security knowing your position in Jesus Christ

I remember reading a story when I was a boy about a bird whose egg dropped from its nest. When the baby bird hatched it had no identity because its mother wasn’t around for it to bond to. As a result, it spent the duration of the story looking for its mother. It asked everyone and everything it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Own Special People - Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 2, 2020

There must be growth in the life of one who professes Christ as their Savior.

(1 Pet 2:9 NKJV) But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; (1 Pet 2:10 NKJV) who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-2, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Give Up, Don't Give In

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 2, 2020

Viewing your temporary sufferings in the full light of the coming eternal glory.

(1 Pet 1:3 NKJV) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (1 Pet 1:4 NKJV) to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hpffj: Helping People Find Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 6, 2020

This week we are talking about “finding Jesus” which is why thus far we have talked about evangelism and witnessing. The verse we are about to read also directs us to helping people “find Jesus.”

HPFFJ: HELPING PEOPLE FIND JESUS 1 PETER 3:15 #HPFFJ THREAD: The purpose of Cincinnati Christian Church is to “Help People Find and Follow Jesus.” ILLUSTRATION 1 (p) Imagine that you were on a chartered boat out in the open ocean and you went fishing with friends. The whole day of fishing was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Hope

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 24, 2020

Regardless of troubles, we have much cause to rejoice. The Lord is going to be with us until we die, then we will move in the house with Him. This old world is not heaven, but there is a heaven, and if we are saved, we are as sure for heaven as if we were already there.

The book of 1 Peter was written around 64 a.d., when a man by the name of Nero become Emperor in Rome, and Rome pretty much ruled the civilized world. There are two things about Nero that stand out: He was crazy (there’s a better medical name for his condition, but his thinking was totally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Example Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 27, 2020

The world sees us as examples of Christianity. We have Jesus as our example of how we should act.

Opening and Introduction In our lesson tonight, we heard part of a longer passage that’s a discussion on how a wife and husband should treat each other. It’s a message about relationships. This text applies to all of us, married or not. We’re all in some form of relationship with each other… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Victorious Christian Life Sermon Ii: Serving Christ With "the End" In View Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 3, 2020

With the passing of each day, we are reminded of the brevity of life and the reality - perhaps imminent - of meeting our Lord face to face, thus challenging Christians to focus on the fundamentals of our Christian Faith.

THE VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE: SERVE CHRIST WITH “THE END” IN VIEW Books, movies, stage productions, tales, short stories, novels, indeed all lives lived upon this earth have one thing in common: The End. Have you noticed that many movies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Encouraged To Endure Sermon I: Encouraged By A Hope That Is Sure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

Going through difficult times causes anxiety and uncertainty, even among devoted Christians, but God our Father has provided for our survival and encourages us to endure by the certainty of a hope that is sure.

Encouraged to Endure by a Hope That Is Sure “Encouraged to Endure by a Hope That Is Sure” is a fitting motto for those of you who, like me, have joined the Four Score Overtime Club. It is also a motto apropos to the 1st ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Ii: Exemplify Christ By Whose Blood Our Hope Is Sure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In a world of distress in which people are stressed to the limits, Christians endure because of trust in, and obedience to, Jesus Christ by whose blood our hope is made sure.

Exemplify Christ By Whose Blood Our Hope Is Sure! It has been said that, in every stage of life, there are three types of people: those who watch things happen . . . those who make things happen . . . those who wonder what happened! For those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-25

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Iii: Enduring In Anti-Christian Environments Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In these days when anti-Christian rhetoric and actions have become viral, Christians are encouraged to remain faithful and true to godly principles and lifestyles - whether it be in the sacred or secular realms of responsibility.

Enduring As Christians in Anti-Christian Environments Christian woman flies out of Sudan, meets Pope . . . (Headline July 24, 2014): “A Sudanese woman sentenced to death for converting from Islam to Christianity walked off the plane cradling her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-21