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  • Neal Gray avatar

    Experiencing Holiness

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Mar 17, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,692 views

    A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor preaches that holiness is a "birth-right" for the Christian. Experience it! And have fun, too!

    Experiencing Holiness (With a Little "Sesame Street" Humor) Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-23, KJV Purpose: Holiness is a "birth-right" for the Christian. Jesus gave you a new life where holiness is the normal experience. Experience it! And have fun, too! INTRODUCTION A Little ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Be Holy For I Am Holy Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,877 views

    Telling us to be holy is fine, but how do we live a holy life?

    I Peter 1:13-21 “Be Holy For I AM Holy” Intro—For the last couple of weeks, as we’ve been looking at the first 12 verses of the Book of First Peter, we’ve seen that Peter has been discussing the future of the Christian—in verse 3 he talks about our living hope through the resurrection of Christ; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To A Life Of Holiness

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 11,956 views

    It is one thing to talk about Christianity, but it is another thing altogether to live a Christian life.

    CALLED TO A LIFE OF HOLINESS Text: First Peter 1:13-25 "Quaker philospher Elton Trueblood described our society as a "cut- flower" civilization. The basic Christian truths have built it, but if we are disconnected from our roots, our ideals and ethics eventually fade and die. If we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    A Walk With A Stranger

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    3rd Sunday of Easter, Series A -- When Jesus opens the Scriptures and opens our eyes, he goes from being a stranger to becoming a friend.

    A Walk with A Stranger – Luke 24:13-32 Intro: What do you talk about with strangers? Often it works well to discuss important events that everyone knows about: the war in the Middle East, the weather, the economy, etc. The afternoon of Jesus’ resurrection, it’s not too difficult for us to picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Philadelphia" Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,080 views

    Can people recognize you as a disciple of Christ by how much you show your love for the brethren?

    I Peter 1:22; Acts 2:41-47 “Philadelphia” Intro—Some of you may be wondering why this message is titled “Philadelphia”—what could pastor be thinking when he starts naming sermons after a city in Eastern Pennsylvania? Well, the answer is that Philadelphia is not just nicknamed “The City of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Spirit-Filled Love Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,930 views

    Why are we commanded to love one another fervently as brothers and sisters in Christ?

    I Peter 1:22-25 “Spirit-filled Love” Intro—Last week, as we were looking at the book of First Peter, we saw that Peter calls on us, because of the great promises of God that we possess and the living hope that we are given, to live a holy life. Holy living means doing what God wants us to do, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Christians Are Strange

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,189 views

    Christians live in the shadow of the resurrection.

    “You’re strange!” Those words might be heard on the school playground. The little boy who seems different from the rest – a bit odd – he’s strange to all the other children. It’s part of our human nature to point out apparent differences. We all do it in some way. Most of the time our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Precious Blood Series

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 12,526 views

    Part 1 of a series on the redemptive, atoning, covering, strengthening, sanctifying and healing blood of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.

    INTRODUCTION  The precious blood of Jesus is a subject that is rarely taught in churches today  But there is a sacredness about the blood, especially the blood of Jesus  Much of the research I am gleaning from David Alsobrook, a leading authority on this teaching WHY HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow His Steps Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,771 views

    Following in the steps of Christ means committing ourselves to the One who judges righteously.

    I Peter 2:18-25 “Follow His Steps” Intro—Today is the day we call Palm Sunday—This is the day that commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem one week before His death on the cross, His burial and His resurrection. In Mark Chapter 11, beginning in verse 7, the Bible tells us that “they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    Freedom Symbolic

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 7,053 views

    The need for Christians to live in the freedom given by Christ.

    I. Most anywhere you go in the world they have their own symbol of freedom. A. When I was on my trip to San Antonio, as I said in my newsletter article this month, the one thing that I wanted to see if nothing else was the Alamo. B. As a child I was for some reason interested in the Alamo. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Cross?

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 9,273 views

    Why did Christ suffer and die on an old wooden cross?

    Why the Cross? The cross is at the center of all Christianity. It was while our Lord Jesus Christ hung on the cross that our sins were forgiven. This wasn’t an easy task for Him, but He did it willingly, because He loves us and it was the will of His father. The Lamb of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Sanders avatar

    Brotherly Love

    Contributed by Doug Sanders on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 13,905 views

    I personally don’t believe the world will believe us when we say that we love them, because they see how we love and treat each other.

    Brother Love 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 I titled my sermon this morning from a word that I got out of verse 22. Philadelphia it means "brotherly love." When I became a teenager I really started to understand what was being taught in Sunday School , from the pulpit about how God loved the church , and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Easter Story: What It Is

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 20, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    The truth about what Easter is and it’s effect on us - 1. payment 2. assessment 3. love’s revelation 4. commitment 5. assurance

    The Easter Story: what it is 1 Peter 1:18-21 A couple of F-15’s are escorting a C-130 Hercules, and their pilots are chatting with the pilot of the transport to pass the time. Talk comes around to the relative merits of their respective aircraft. The fighter pilots contend that their airplanes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Minimalism

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 14, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,573 views

    We often try to get away with putting forth the least effort possible in order to achieve the greatest results. But this is far from a Biblical concept. God has a better idea in mind, as he has already shown in Christ.

    Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-21 Intro: One of the most prevalent tendencies among human beings is our desire expend as little effort as possible to achieve our goals. 1. weight loss without diet or exercise, pill. 2. destroy Iraqi regime in a week. 3. “what do I need to do to pass this course” 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Remembering Those Who Have Gone Before Us

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    This is a sermon dealing with death and how to be prepaired to die. It has alot of personal illistrations that can be substituted with your own.

    Remembering those who have Gone Before Us 5/23/03 1 Peter 1:22-25 I can remember when I was a kid growing up receiving a pen with the invisible ink. You would write something and within a minute, it would fade away. But I also discovered that, watch what you write because when you hold the ...read more

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