Sermons on 1 Peter 2:3-5:3: showing 1-15 of 2,624

The Cornerstone

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus Christ is the Cornerstone of our faith.

The Cornerstone Truck commercial - Like a Rock - Chevy I’ve got a chevy, its a rock, just sits there, doesn’t do anything The prison Alcatraz was called The Rock People use the term Rock, as a nick-name for diamonds. Insurance Co. - “get a piece of the Rock” (show Gibraltar) These terms, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8, Ephesians 2:19-20

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 22, 2001

Christ suffered for our sins.

The Cross of Christ Matt 16: 24 “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.” Consider the cross of Christ- The instrument on which he was killed. (Discuss his death) I Peter 2: 19-24 Isiah 53 “dumb as sheep” His death on the cross was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6-7, 1 Peter 2:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Claiming Your Identity In Christ

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

1 Peter 2 gives insight into the Christians identity...do you know who you are in Christ?

We are moving into a fresh stage in our Christian faith, a birthing of victory in the church that has been unprecedented since the beginning of the church in the Book of Acts. Even as we sing that song, Enemies Camp where we talk about Satan being under our feet, God is bringing forth a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Of Sheep & Shepherds

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 24, 2001

The Motivation, Manner & Reward of Being An Elder.

Of Sheep & Shepherds Commercial currently airing that shows a lonely shepherd with a cell phone. As he makes a phone call, those he calls begin arriving in droves, until he surrounded by 100s of people. Wonder how many real shepherds spend a lot of time on a cell phone? Lonely! As Phillip ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6

Playing Hurt

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2001

We have to play game of life even though we get hurt.

PLAYING HURT I Peter 4:12-16 INTRO..- ILL.-A college football coach walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, “I’m not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we need you in this game. So, what I have to do is ask you a math question and if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Image And Reality- Living The Truth Of God's Declaration Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 5, 2001

Who are you and who do what others to think you are?

Image and Reality- Living the Truth of God’s Declaration Who are you? Who do you want others to think you are? Is there a gap between reality and image? Our society is much into image-making. Political candidates employ smart people to do nothing but create and enhance a positive public ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A Church

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 12, 2001

The church is people.

Building a Church The church is people. I Cor 3:9 “For we are laborers together with God; ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s Building.” I Peter 2:5 “ye also as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5, 1 Corinthians 3:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drawn And Quartered

Contributed by Chris Thron on Feb 12, 2001

Socially and emotionally, American Christians are being torn apart, and the Church is only making things worse.

This article exposes a deep flaw in the American Church. This flaw, which has been largely overlooked, has set the stage for the current epidemic of serious social problems, including crime, divorce, depression, drug abuse, and suicide. It follows that the Church is indirectly responsible for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Lively

Contributed by Lionel Gruver on Feb 13, 2001

Having the ’Zeal’ for God will produce victories!

Are You Lively? January 18, 1998 p.m. THEME: 1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. TEXT: Exodus 1:8-21 **19 I. INTRODUCTION A. Definition of Lively 1. Webster’s says: “an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5, Exodus 1:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Rid Of The Junk In Your Life Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

Here are four ways to get rid of the five things Peter instructs us to rid our life of.

GET RID OF THE JUNK IN YOUR LIFE By Chuck Hendrix 1PE 2:1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Descended Into Hell

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Feb 17, 2001

In the Creed there is the statement "He descended into Hell", omitted by many fundamental church congregations: why?!

“He Descended into hell” Thomas F. Bracewell, OSL Following His crucifixion Christ physical body lay sealed in a tomb for three days. Where did His Spirit go during that period of time? According to St. Peter, “Christ died for sins once and for all, the righteous for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: *other

Talent Giving! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 24, 2001

Each one of us are divinely crafted and intricately interwoven together. God made you to be you, just the way you are.

"Talent Giving!" " The 3 T’s - Time, Treasure, and Talent" series part 3 of 3 Text: 1Peter 4:7-11; Mt. 25:14-30 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Feb. 25, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! 1 Peter 4:7-11 The end of all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Bible Church

Be Not Afraid Of Their Faces: For I Am With Thee

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

An exhortation to win souls.

Be Not Afraid of Their Faces: For I Am With Thee… Jeremiah 1:1-10 Since we are about to start Continuing Witness Training, I thought it would be good to discuss the call of Jeremiah. Many people do not witness because they do not feel called. Many have fear of rejection or physical harm. Many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10, Psalm 107:2, 1 Peter 3:15-16, Psalm 81:10, Jeremiah 33:3, 2 Corinthians 10:4-6, Proverbs 23:6-7, Jeremiah 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Women Are Beautiful!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to be biblically beautiful.

Holy Women ARE Beautiful! 1 Peter 3:1-6 We live in a society where sex sells and sells big. Sex is used to sell everything from acne medication to every type of material possession imaginable. Everyone wants to be one of the "beautiful people" and will buy, sell or sacrifice all to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Family You Can't Wait To Come Home To - Part 2 - Wives Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001

God encourages wives to trust Him and love their husbands, even if their husbands haven’t learned how best to love God or them yet.

A Family You Can’t Wait to Come Home To (Part 2—Wives) The aged women likewise... teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women...to love their husbands... From Titus 2:3-4 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6, Titus 2:3

Denomination: Baptist