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  • Chad Wright avatar

    Living With A Resurrection Heart

    Contributed by Chad Wright on May 11, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,752 views

    This text focuses on the epistle lesson for the sixth Sunday of Easter (ILCW series A). Peter reminds us how powerful the Resurrection is in our own lives.

    Introduction: The human heart is a hard-working marvel. It can keep on beating automatically even if all other nerves were severed. In a 70 year lifetime, it will beat an average of 75 times a minute, forty million times a year - or two-and-a-half billion times. At each beat, the average adult ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thoughts On Suffering

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,976 views

    Godly suffering is the key to a joyful Christian life.

    Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing were happening to you. Rather rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for Christ’s sake you are blessed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Suffering And God's Will

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 1,831 views

    SUFFERING (FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIVING FOR ETERNITY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMENDABLE CONDUCT) FULFILS GOD'S WILL AND FINDS VINDICATION AND VICTORY (3:13-4:19) A.

    SUFFERING (FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LIVING FOR ETERNITY AND IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMENDABLE CONDUCT) FULFILS GOD'S WILL AND FINDS VINDICATION AND VICTORY (3:13-4:19) A. INTRODUCTION -- TRIUMPH OF SUFFERING (3:13-17) 1. Suffering Should Be the Exception Rather Than the Rule in the Context of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Persecution

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,800 views

    1. Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

    1. Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. And for many of us this is something we may find hard to relate to. For we live in a land of freedom - free to worship God and free to live out our faith -at least for now. Like me, most of us have never experienced violence in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Doug Warren avatar

    What Can I Do Now? Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,630 views

    WE SHOULD NOT LIVE IN FEAR, WE SHOULD NEVER RETURN TO "NORMAL" (THE APATHETIC WAY IT WAS) SO, WHAT SHOULD BELIEVERS DO NOW? HOW CAN WE PERSONALLY BE PREPARED AND LIVE FOR GOD IN THESE LAST DAYS?

    INTRO: IN THE UNCERTAIN DAYS WE LIVE, BELIEVERS SHOULD NOT LIVE IN FEAR, NEITHER DO WE WANT TO RETURN TO "NORMAL" AND FORGET WHAT GOD IS TEACHING US..SO WHAT SHOULD WE DO? PETER SAYS "DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION"(3:14)...AND OFFERS THREE SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO ACCOMPLISH THAT: I. SANCTIFY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Five Truths You Dare Not Ignore

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 19,642 views

    The importance of making the Gospel message as simple and clear as possible.

    Five Truths You Dare Not Ignore 1 Pet 3:15-18 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jay Winters avatar

    Cyril And The Flesh And Blood God Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,299 views

    Saint Cyril of Alexandria and the Flesh and Bloodness of Jesus Christ.

    Opening Question: What does it mean to have a flesh and blood God? You may even wonder at times if you do have a flesh and blood God. Some of the representations of Christ that we see in religious society tend to have the effect, at times, of making Jesus more distant from our present day ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Learning To Share Your Faith

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,880 views

    See what Peter has to say about the How’s, the When’s, and the Why’s of sharing your faith.

    1 Peter 3:13-17 Many Christians believe Preaching, Teaching & Church – most important If preaching could change the world– WORLD WOULD BE CHANGED Christianity— Has never had a true impact on the world Too busy attacking, condemning, judging people, rude– I’m so sick of RELIGION— Thank GOD— ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Intimidated Christian Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,856 views

    Our three enemies -- the world, the flesh, and the devil – work together to intimidate us, often successfully.

    The Intimidated Christian (I Peter 3:13-17) 1. By ANICK JESDANUN, AP Internet Writer Fri Jul 7, 2006 6:28 PM ET NEW YORK - Some questions even stump Stephen Hawking. The famed British astrophysicist and best-selling author has turned to Yahoo Answers, a new feature in which anyone can pose a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Sanabria avatar

    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Joel Sanabria on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,956 views

    Learning to let go of situations in life you can’t handle and how to let God take control!

    Why me, God…why am I going through this? Have you ever thought, whispered, or screamed that question? Have you ever thought that God was against you personally? At one time or another, everyone does, even people in the Bible. That is not surprising. What is surprising is God’s answer to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Good Newsis For Sharing

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,569 views

    God’s plan is for HIs followers to tell others the good news of Jesus Christ. This sermon focuses upon I Peter 3:15 to motivate Christians to be prepared to be witnesses for Christ.

    Good News is for Sharing I Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” II Kings 7 Fear strikes at the heart of anyone who goes for ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Power Of Trust - 3:16 And Us Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 13,174 views

    There is a temptation to protect ourselves against vicious people by stooping to their level. But there are serious reasons why we shouldn’t do that. Do you know what they are?

    OPEN: Little Johnny was walking down the beach, and he spied a matronly woman sitting under a beach umbrella on the sand. He walked up to her and asked, "Are you a Christian?" "Yes." she replied. "Do you read your Bible every day?" She nodded her head, "Yes." "Do you pray often?" Little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joshua Pinto avatar

    Una Razón Para… Testificar - Parte 6 Series

    Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,728 views

    Pedro que tenía tanto miedo de testificar de Cristo en cierta ocasión, resulto ser uno de los más valientes y audaces testigos de Cristo que el mundo a conocido. Como el tenia tanto temor de compartir de Cristo, es muy sabio para nosotros escuchar su con

    Una Razón Para… Testificar Cuando se nos presenta la oportunidad de testificar de Cristo, la mayoría de nosotros pasamos de largo esa oportunidad por causa de temor, por inseguridad, o por una variedad de razones. Y por lo general, nos sentimos mal por haber dejado parar una oportunidad. Más sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jay Robison avatar

    Open Hearts And Minds

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,907 views

    This sermon is part of a series dealing with our church mission statement. LOVE like Christ. the O=Open hearts and minds for outreach.

    L .O.V.E LIKE CHRIST . . having OPEN hearts and minds January 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 PETER 3:15-18 As I was in line this week to buy 2 ct stamps reminded of story yrs ago city of Pittsburgh build a large, multi-million $$ post office at grand opening, Gov made speech, bands played and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Hope When Life Is Unfair Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,116 views

    Fourth of a five part series from 1 Peter that addresses how to find hope in our lives.

    Life is unfair: • Company goes bankrupt and you lose your job • Invest your money with the Baptist Foundation and you lose much of your life’s savings. • A hurricane or an earthquake hits and you lose all your possessions • A loved one dies or gets seriously ill Read 1 Peter 3:14-17 "Most people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist