Sermons on Saint Peter:

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 4: The Prophets Said It Would Be Like This

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 27, 2021

this is the fourth study in 1 Peter. We need to understand the importance of Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit to the life of the Church.

The Prophets Said it Would be Like This: 1 Peter 1:10-12 Introduction The idea for the title of this section comes from a Chattanooga weatherman who predicted correctly a big snowstorm in March 13, 1993. It was the only snow of the season in an area that barely averages 4 inches of snow a year. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enemies Reconciled & Saints Persevere! Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009

God permanently transforms his enemies into friends through the cross of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 1:21-23. Despite its great complexity, this passage gives us a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the course of God’s salvation. It is something of a road map, tracing the spiritual journey of God’s redeemed people from its beginning to its ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: *other

Characteristics Of God's Uncompromising Saint

Contributed by Guthrie Veech on Oct 18, 2000

Why should the unbelieving world believe the Christian? So often the Christian acts just like the world.

Why should the unbelieving world believe the Christian? So often the Christian acts just like the world. It is sometimes nearly impossible to distinguish between the two. You can read a newspaper or watch the news almost any day and you see people walking out of church and you know their character ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-41

The Journey From Sinner To Saint

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Mar 24, 2001

Using the sermon on the mount as a model, a look at eight stages we may go through on our Christian Journey

To often, we expect people to leap from sinners to saints in a single bound, sort of like Superman, is able to leap tall buildings. But I have found more often than not, it is a process, much like anything else. God gives us the means and information and we must take advantage it in order to become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Two Significant Senior Saints

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 11, 2004

Simeon and Anna were two senior saints who played a significant part in that first Christmas season.

TWO SIGNIFICANT SENIOR SAINTS “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Saints, Taints, And Ain'ts

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Sep 12, 2004

three catogories of the beliver

SAINTS, TAINTS, AND AIN’TS text: ROMANS 8:6-8 INTRODUCTION THERE ARE MANY CLASSIFICATION OF PEOPLE IN THE WORLD TODAY IN TO DAYS SOCIETY WE HAVE THE HIGH CLASS, MEANING THE WEALTHY THEN THERE IS THE MIDDLE CLASS, THOSE WHOSE LIVE COMFORTABLE AND LASTLY THE LOW CLASS, THOSE WHO ARE LIVE IN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saul Snaps And Saints Scatter Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 21, 2004

God’s purpose for the church will be accomplished. But will we be part of it? That depends.

I love this illustration from Sermon Central: A teacher was asking children in his Sunday school class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get to heaven?” “NO”! The children answered. “If I cleaned the church everyday, mowed the yard, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Precious Is The Death Of His Saints

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003

For the Christian death is not something to be feared, but anticipated and celebrated.

All Saint’s Day 2003 Psalm 116:15 Precious Is the Death of His Saints 10/02/03 If some of you are like me, you’ve been waiting with a bit of anticipation for the final segment of J.R.R. Tolkiens, The Lord of the Rings, to be released to movie theatres some time in the near future. If you’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Tumbling Stones And Transforming Saints

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 13, 2002

Trials and troubles affect us all. Sometimes however, we don’t understand why God permits difficulty in the lives of His children. Using rock tumbling as a backdrop, this message seeks to illustrate God’s purpose in problems.

TUMBLING STONES and TRANSFORMING SAINTS Have you ever noticed the difference between rocks found in a protected cove by the ocean and those found lying on the shore, unprotected from the violence of crashing waves? Even to a casual observer, the difference is plain to see. Rocks found inside ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Our Senior Saints

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 30, 2008

This is a word of encouragement to our senior saints. I just want to say that I love you and thanlk you for all the contributions you have made to the church, the kingdom, and in the world.

Honoring Our Senior Saints By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: When I was asked to speak for the Senior Saints luncheon I was very happy and nervous at the same time. I was happy because you thought enough of me and I am truly honored that you did to speak at the Luncheon Honoring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Apostolic

A Sermon For All Saints Sunday

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 1, 2007

This sermon focuses on the need for us to remain fiathful to the message of the saints, in light of our desire to be contemporary in worship

All Saints Sunday November 4, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all your saints throughout the ages, both great and small – all who have revealed your word in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

'saints" Romans Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2007

Paul tells us in Romans 1 that we are called to be saints. A saint is an individual who has 7 spiritual qualities.

“Saints” – Romans Part 1 Opening Illustration: Almena Your Words from Blue Fish TV – This clip talks about the willingness on our part to give God all of our lives! Thesis: Paul tells us in Romans 1 that we are called to be saints. A saint is an individual who has 7 spiritual qualities. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sad Sermons For Stubborn Saints

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 20, 2006

I have wondered how Jeremiah would have been received with the feel good crowd today.

Jeremiah #02 Sad sermons for stubborn Saints Jeremiah 2-6. 07/23/06 We are still doing a survey of the book of Jeremiah that we started last Sunday. I won’t do a verse by verse study but an overall survey of the book. In the first chapter of Jeremiah, we talked last week about his call to be a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saints Who Sicken The Savior

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 14, 2010

Figuratively, our Savior is sickened by the carelessness, carnality, and complacency of His people. Any church acting independently of her Lord is an unhealthy church.

Saints Who Sicken The Savior Text: Rev. 3:14-17 Intro: In the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation, the Lord Jesus Christ speaks to the seven churches of Asia Minor, which is equivalent to modern-day Turkey. As one reads the messages of Christ to these seven churches, a basic format ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Faith; The Perseverance Of The Saints

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 25, 2010

Can a person who was saved be lost?

Very truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” John 8:51 (NRSV) Back in February, if you mentioned the phrase “perseverance of the saints” to anyone in the deep South, you’d probably get a quick rundown on the New Orleans Saints’ perseverance; ...read more

Scripture: John 8:51

Denomination: United Methodist