Sermons on the undefiled: showing 46-60 of 1,883

4 Times For Joy

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Mar 14, 2016

Having Joy based on the past, future, eternity, and now.

As we lead up to the Easter Season, I want to talk about one of the biggest paradox’s of the Christian faith. You know what a Paradox is, don’t you? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it is something (such as a situation) that is made up of two opposite things and that seems ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Risen! - Easter

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 13, 2020

An Easter Sunday message of hope!

He is Risen! - Easter 1 Peter 1:3-5 Luke 23:55 - 24:12 April 12, 2020 START OUT WITH MAGIC TRICK - making candy appear out of an empty cup Now, I don’t usually start messages with a magic trick, but I thought today would be the exception. Why a magic trick? Well . . . it’s Easter . . . why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Your Tongue Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 9, 2011

Our tongue can get in the way of our growth as a Christian

James 1:26-27-If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Could This Be A Blessing In Disguise?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2006

Often blessings come gift wrap looking like a problem.

COULD THIS BE A BLESSING IN DISGUISE? FOR WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING? DO WE FOCUS ON GROWTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT DOES YOUR HEART DESIRE? II Peter 3:18 But GROW IN GRACE, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You Want To Do With Your Life?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 12, 2023

Peter encourages us to live in hope and joy as we wait for the goal of our faith, the salvation of our souls.

4.16.23 1 Peter 1:3–9 (EHV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 into an inheritance that is undying, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. 5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A State Of Being Which Gives Rise To Activity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 18, 2016

A Christian perspective on Torah.

A STATE OF BEING WHICH GIVES RISE TO ACTIVITY. Psalm 119:1-8. We begin our study of the selected passage with the observation that the word for “blessed” is not a verb, but a noun. It is a state of being, not an activity. We are “blessed” not because “we walk in the law of the LORD”; but rather ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unshakable Hope When The World Is Shaking Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Feb 4, 2024

Where do you find hope when all hope is gone?

1 / 4 Unshakable hope when the world around us is shaking (Part 2) Key scripture for series: 1 Pet 1:1-12 [1] Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, [2] elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reward / Inheritance Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

15th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as or loving Father. This message explores the fact that our loving Father rewards His children and secures and amazing future inheritance.

“The Reward and Inheritance Factor” Pt 2 (The Fatherhood of God Message 16) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor We inherit our Dad’s riches and resources A. REWARD Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-2, Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Reward / Inheritance Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

16th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message continues a discussion on the truth of our Father's rewarding heart.

“The Reward and Inheritance Factor” Pt 2 (The Fatherhood of God Message 16) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor We inherit our Dad’s riches and resources A. REWARD Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Character Of A Disciple: Joy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 16, 2018

There is something about doing the right thing that brings a “joy” … a sense of peace, assurance, righteousness … that comes from doing the right thing for the right reason … whatever may befall us as we do the right thing for right reason.

THE CHARACTER OF A DISCIPLE: JOY Scripture: 1st Peter 1:3-9 We are all familiar with the horrors that Jesus went through during His arrest and crucifixion: The betrayal. Being abandoned by His Disciples and followers. Dragged before angry and determined religious authorities. The beatings. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Matthew 6:19-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Religion For Today

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 25, 2006

Religion for Today

A Religion for Today’s Living James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: James 1:20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. James 1:21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Holiness

Running From The Nursing Home

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 18, 2006

Quickly, get the shoes and take off. Glad we missed that events. That minister is crazy! Me visit the nursing home! Give me a break.

REAL RELIGION THEME: REAL RELIGION MAKES A REAL IMPACT ON A PERSON’S LIFE TEXT: JAMES 1:27 INTRODUCTION The women of the congregation were trying to pull my hands from the pulpit in the church building. My family never went to church with Brent and me. Every Sunday my family would drop ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope In The Resurrection

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 14, 2009

Hope and Change? It can only come through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What kind of hope do believers really have in Christ and His resurrection?

Hope in the Resurrection 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, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Our Inheritance Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 29, 2024

An inheritance is something received when someone dies. But we have a Greater Inheritance as Christians because Our Inheritance comes through the death and resurrection of CHRIST. We must learn to Walk in Our Inheritance.

2024.01.28. Sermon Notes. Walking in Our Inheritance William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: An inheritance is something received when someone dies. But we have a Greater Inheritance as Christians because Our Inheritance comes through the death and resurrection of CHRIST. We must learn to Walk in Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 12:32, Colossians 1:13-14, Hebrews 9:15, Ephesians 1:5-6, Ephesians 1:7-8, Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 8:14-17, John 10:28-29, Ephesians 1:11-12, Psalm 16:5-6, Acts 20:32, Colossians 1:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian... Be Different

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

Israel is a type of the Church while Egypt is a type of the world. As Israelites were delivered out of bondage from Pharaoh’s hand and called out of Egypt into the Promised Land to testify for the Lord, even so Christians were delivered from Satan and cal

Intro: Israel is a type of the Church while Egypt is a type of the world. As Israelites were delivered out of bondage from Pharaoh’s hand and called out of Egypt into the Promised Land to testify for the Lord, even so Christians were delivered from Satan and called out of this present evil world to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 11:7

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