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  • Charles Scott avatar

    You Are Holy Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,031 views

    Through our adoption into God’s family, the Church, by the blood of Jesus Christ, we are set apart as Holy. We have been chosen for His service.

    HOLINESS YOU ARE HOLY, YOU ARE GOD’S PEOPLE I Peter 1:13-21 "Preaching is different from making a speech. It both proclaims the good news and challenges people to live it." Today , we have a wonderful opportunity to explore what God is asking of us. Most of us don’t consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Are You A Pebble Or A Rock?

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,911 views

    We have the plans for our house, the blueprints and now we are looking at the final product. Does our house resemble the plans from which it was constructed? The Bible, God’s written Word is the blueprint of how we are to live our lives, do our lives ac

    Sermon Title: Are You A Pebble or A Rock? Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12 Ralf HT Bergmann Bethel Christian Church Date: November 5th, 2000 Scripture Introduction: It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so apart from bringing out the chalkboard, Peter resorts to the next best thing, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Free To Be Slaves Series

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,350 views

    We have a Christian responsibility to follow the legitimate commands of our leaders and we are obligated to deal honorably with our employers. What this means is that we have to set an example for others to follow.

    Sermon Title: Free To Be Slaves Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:13-20 Ralf HT Bergmann Bethel Christian Church Date: November 12th, 2000 Scripture Introduction: The elections are now over. For some, they are still in the throes of celebration, others are yet licking their wounds in defeat. It does not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Buckle Up"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 130 ratings
     | 8,315 views

    This message you may be interested to know isn’t really about weather you should wear your seatbelts, it is how ever about a Christians responsibility to observe the laws of the land.

    Introduction: Mandatory seatbelt laws, the talk of Greeley in recent days! I am not sure what your position is on the subject. Opinions have varied in recent newspaper letters to the editor. One resident’s philosophy is that it shouldn’t be forced on people, after all she wrote when it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Nowak avatar

    Sojourners And Pilgrims Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,845 views

    As "sojourners and pilgrims" in this world, how are we to conduct ourselves?

    I Peter 2:9-12 “Sojourners and Pilgrims” Intro—It is a fact of life that peoples’ perceptions of events and other people differ...no two witnesses to an event ever see exactly the same thing in the same way, because not only do their views of the event differ, but also the amount of attention they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Nowak avatar

    Liberty As Virtue Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,801 views

    The Christian, unlike the world, should use his liberty to demonstrate his virtue, not to justify his vices.

    I Peter 2:13-17 “Liberty as Virtue” Intro—Last week, we looked at Peter’s discussion of the church as “sojourners and pilgrims” in the world—Peter calls on the church in 2:11 to “abstain from fleshly lusts,” and we talked about how we need to abstain from those fleshly lusts for two reasons—first, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Christ's Example Can Empower All Of Us To Endure Injustice.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,112 views

    April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.”

    April 21, 2002 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:19-25 Title: “Christ’s example can empower all of us to endure injustice.” Although the author is speaking specifically to Christian slaves in this section, what he says applies to all Christians. More correctly, what applies to all Christians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William Nowak avatar

    Follow His Steps Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,777 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

  • Larry Wood avatar

    The Example Of Christ's Suffering

    Contributed by Larry Wood on May 10, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 8,538 views

    Alliterated Outline of I Peter 2:21b-25

    I. It Was An Undeserved Suffering (21b-22) A. He Was Sinless In His Life (21b-22a) 1. His Suffering Was A Substitutionary One For Us (21b) “...because Christ also suffered for us,...” 2. His Suffering Was A Sample One For Us (21c-21d) a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Simpsons: A Matter Of Respect Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,056 views

    The last of my Television series, looks at our need to show respect.

    1 Peter 2:11-17 The Simpsons, Children love them, parents hate them. But the people who love the show have embraced it fully. There is no other series on television, either comedy or drama, where the environment is depicted so fully and consistently. "Simpsons" fans not only know what the family ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Adedotun Ojelabi avatar

    Doing The Will Of God

    Contributed by Adedotun Ojelabi on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    Captured the ten power points of the will of God.

    DOING THE WILL OF GOD By Adedotun Ojelabi Main Text: Matt 15:50 For whosoever shall do the will of my father which is heaven the same is my brother and sister and mother. What is the will of God? This is the purpose, desire, wish, volition, inclination, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Fox avatar

    Don't Be Negligent Now (Pt.2) Series

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 5,382 views

    Specifics of cleansing the temple.

    Don’t Be Negligent Now (pt.2) “The Temple Worship Restored – Steps to spiritual restoration” 2Chronicles 29:1-11 & Selected Passages 1 Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah the daughter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shane Williams avatar

    The Governing Authorities

    Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,568 views

    How should we act toward those who rule over us?

    Over the past couple years, most of us have heard, read, and watched a lot about our president. There are many things we see going on in our executive branch that have never happened before. Whether it is lying, felonies, or adultery, there are a lot of things we disagree with that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Commendable Conduct

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,221 views

    COMMENDABLE CONDUCT--ESPECIALLY SUBMISSION TO EVERY APPROPRIATE HUMAN AUTHORITY--IS THE ONLY ANSWER TO PERSECUTION AND THE BEST WAY TO GLORIFY GOD (2:11-3:12) A.

    COMMENDABLE CONDUCT--ESPECIALLY SUBMISSION TO EVERY APPROPRIATE HUMAN AUTHORITY--IS THE ONLY ANSWER TO PERSECUTION AND THE BEST WAY TO GLORIFY GOD (2:11-3:12) A. Introduction (2:11-13a) 1. Commendable Conduct Viewed Negatively (:11) a. Description of Such Conduct ("lusts of the flesh") b. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Submission To Civil Authorities

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,758 views

    Submission to Civil Authorities is the Only Answer to Persecution and the Best Way to Glorify God (2:13b-17) 1.

    Submission to Civil Authorities is the Only Answer to Persecution and the Best Way to Glorify God (2:13b-17) 1. Description of Such Conduct a. Fundamental Responsibility is Submission b. Danger to Avoid is the Misuse of Our Spiritual Freedom (:15) c. The Special Honor We Give to Civil ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible