Sermons on Peters Teaching:

Self-Control - 2 Peter 1:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 9, 2025

Imagine how much better your life would be with more self-control. Why is it so hard? Elite athletes who are unbelievers often outshine most Christians in this area—how can that be, if it’s a fruit of the Spirit?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control. Introduction I want to start with this question: in Peter’s list of virtues in 2 Peter 1:5-7, why isn’t verse 5 enough? By the end of v.5 you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6

Living Hope! - 1 Peter 1:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 25, 2024

How would a half billion dollar inheritance affect the way you feel, think, and act? We have been given a far greater inheritance than that.

1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Taking The First Step Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 21, 2006

If we want to walk on water, we have to get out of the boat.

Taking The First Step Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 14:22-33 2. Illustration: The physics professor had just finished his lecture about the pendulum, wherein he had shown the mathematical proof that an untouched pendulum will always swing in ever-decreasing arcs. He then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Da Vinci Code: Loving Truth And Ignoring Fiction Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 7, 2006

Many questiions have come up sense the book and the movie "The Da Vinci Code" came out. This message deals with the reliability of the Scriptures.

Our key text today is 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Title: Loving Truth and Ignoring Fiction Theme: The Reliability of the Scriptures Listen as I read 2 Timothy 3:16-17, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code Is Cracked, Seek The Truth.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 27, 2006

"Opening up the claims of the DaVinci code. In the search for truth."

Seek the truth, the Da Vinci code is cracked!’ Since April 2003, the Da Vinci code has been on the New York best sellers list infact two years later it has become a best seller in over a 150 countries selling over 40 million copies and written in 42 different languages. It has made Dan Brown ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

And They Remembered His Words

Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 23, 2000

This message emphasizes the need of remembering the teachings of Christ.

“And They Remembered HIS Words” Luke 24:1-8 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text: Lk. 24:1-8 B. Have YOU ever had someone tell you something, but you forgot about it until a particular event occurred in your life? C. My wife gets after me all of the time because I am so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Loving With All Your Heart

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Nov 1, 2003

God’s commandments though many are not burdensome. All he wants is our love.

Mark 12:28-34 28. And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? 29. And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Anglican

Get Smart - 2 Peter 1:5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 9, 2025

Is the Christian life supposed to be hard work? Or should it be easy?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

Jesus is the Good Shepherd

The Good Shepherd John 10:1-16 May 01, 2005 Luke 10:1-5 (NLT) “I assure you, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber! For a shepherd enters through the gate. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Frustration To Fullness

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 31, 2008

Discover how Jesus can change frustration into fullness.

To introduce this sermon I showed a video clip of a man punching his fist through a bath room mirror in frustration. I asked, have you felt like punching any mirrors lately? There is much frustration in our society today. People feel like punching mirrors. Consider some of the things causing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophetic Parables Of Matthew 13

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 16, 2004

The preaching of the parables occurred on the day of the controversies over the Sabbath and the condemnation of the Pharisees.

The Prophetic Parables of Matthew 13 Matthew 13:1-2 The thirteenth chapter of Matthew flows out of chapter 12. The preaching of the parables occurred on the day of the controversies over the Sabbath and the condemnation of the Pharisees. “That day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

How Jesus Gave His Disciples A Goal Greater Than Their Own Pleasures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Many people lack motivation because they do not have a higher goal than merely pleasing themselves. Jesus gave His disciples a purpose that would transcend their earthly worries and pleasures. Jesus said, "If you believe in Me… you will do even greater wo

How Jesus Gave His Disciples a Goal Greater than Their Own Pleasures by Paul Fritz John 14:12-14:16 How Jesus Gave His Disciples a Goal Greater than Their Own Pleasures - John 14:12-16 Many people lack motivation because they do not have a higher goal than merely pleasing themselves. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 3 Breaking The Da Vinci Code - More Errors In Brown's Research Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 24, 2006

Last of a 3 part series on the Da Vinci Code

PowerPoint symbols + New Slide, > Transition in, x Transition out PowerPoint Available upon request Part 3 Breaking the Da Vinci Code More Errors In Brown’s Research - Review some of last weeks points + The Pyramid outside the Louvre in Paris has exactly “666” panes of glass. (21) >Designed by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

He Spoke Openly

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Sep 14, 2006

The message of Christ, which we heard this morning, is not easy to accept and especially not easy to follow, but its truth cannot be dismissed if we are sincerely seeking God.

HE SPOKE OPENLY Mk. 8:27-38 Matt. 10:34; 16:16 Lk. 9:20 1 Cor. 15:24-25 2 Tim. 2:11–13 The message of Christ, which we heard this morning, is not easy to accept and especially not easy to follow. Yet, its truth cannot be dismissed if we are sincerely seeking God. Consequently, many want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Olivet Discourse As Interpreted By The Apostles

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 24, 2002

Consider the points of correlation between the Olivet Discourse and the writings of the Apostles:

Certain theology teachers, of past and present, interpret the important Olivet Discourse of Mt 24, Mk 13 and Lk 21 as having been completely and finally fulfilled in A.D. 70 at the destruction of Jerusalem and accompanying events. Consider the points of correlation between the Olivet Discourse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1

Denomination: Pentecostal