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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Hope In You

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 28, 2008
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    Hope is the opposite of despair; how can I "sanctify" Christ in my heart so I can defend the Gospel in this despair-filled world?

    but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; 1 Peter 3: 15 (NRSVA) Hope is the opposite of despair. Charles Swindoll tells the story of a missionary who was sitting by her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Ending Of Noah And The Ark Is Redefined

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 28, 2009
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    A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Series B. It is a comparison of all three lessons.

    1st Sunday in Lent, March 1, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, you sent your Son into our world to reveal your Word for our lives, and to redeem us from sin and death. Through the power of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rainbow Through The Rain

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 28, 2009
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    God allows suffering in our lives to bring us closer to Him.

    Rainbow Through The Rain – I Peter 3: 18 - 22 Intro: In Scotland in the 1800s there lived a man of great promise and potential. He was engaged to be married and suddenly was discovered to have a degenerative eye disease which eventually left him blind. His fiancée refused to marry him and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Understanding The Death And Triumph Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
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    This is a great passage on the salvation brought about by the death of Jesus Christ. It is also an interesting passage in that it gives us some glimpse into what Jesus Christ was doing while he was dead, that is, between His crucifixion and resurrection.

    Understanding the Death and Triumph of Christ 1 Peter 3:18-22 Introduction In Mel Gibson’s Movie, “The Passion of Christ” there is an obscure detail in the crucifixion scene that probably goes unnoticed by most people, but it is a detail that says so much. When Jesus is being placed on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Good News”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
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    The death of Christ is the reason that we can declare the “gospel” that will culminate in our Resurrection.

    I Peter 3:18-22 September 17, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “The Good News” Introduction: I. (vs. 18) The Death of Christ A. Christ died for our sins once and for all B. Christ the righteous died for the unrighteous C. Christ died to bring us to God 1. Christ was put to death in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Jesus Doing In The Grave

    Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 5, 2011
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    In the graves Jesus preaches.

    Jesus is crucified Friday, on a cross and buried by Joseph of Arimathaea (Matthew 27:57-60; Mark 15:45-46; Luke 23:50-53 and John 19:38). All four Gospel writers agree that it is Joseph of Arimathaea who buries Jesus. We have no doubt that Jesus is in the grave, but what is he doing? Is he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    To Bring You To God

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 23, 2012
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    Sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year B

    I Peter 3: 18 – 22 / To Bring You To God Intro: 2 inexperienced hunters went hunting in the woods. The game warden had warning them that they might get lost said that if the got lost to shoot 3 shots in rapid succession. They did get lost. One said to the other, “You’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mysterious Text

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 24, 2012
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    ! Peter 3 is a mysterious text , despite the mysterious-ness of the text there is things we can learn such as what his death removed and his resurrection accomplished.

    The Mysterious text 1 Peter 3:18-22 Today’s Reading alludes to several things The text alludes to Christ Death Christ’s Resurrection Christ’s Ascension, Alludes to Noah, the Ark, and the Flood Text even alludes to Baptism ,This reading also alludes to a mysterious passage Jesus descends to hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Eight "Would Be’s" Of A Not Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 4, 2012
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    What if the tomb wasn’t empty Easter morning?

    Today is Easter, Resurrection Sunday. Today we celebrate the empty tomb, Jesus victory over death, and the promise of eternal life. But what if the story had been different? Look with me at Luke 24:1-3 "But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Blessing Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2011
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    Don’t fear people. Fear Christ and follow Him from grief to glory. Look to Jesus alone to keep your conscience clear even in the midst of your pain. Then you will enjoy the benefit of pain.

    Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why People Fail As Christians

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 24, 2011
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     | 3,433 views

    Some fail to hang on when they start to church

    WHY PEOPLE FAIL AS CHRISTIANS 1. 1 Peter 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    # 11~eight~ Bible Number Meanings Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 31, 2011
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    The number EIGHT always means a NEW BEGINNING a NEW ORDER OF THINGS. As the number SEVEN means completion, EIGHT signifies a new beginning; so 8 stands for the NEW in contrast to the old.

    # 11~EIGHT~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 12-31-11 Today Lord be willing we'll bring a few thoughts to do with the number (8). Before we begin let me say that I obtained much of this information from reading behind Brother Ed Vallowe and others. It's my hope and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning From Noah

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 3, 2011
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     | 3,496 views

    The ministry of Noah, the ministry of Jesus.

    Reading: 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 18-22 Ill: • The sarcastic teacher said to his class full of students: • "If there are any idiots in the room, will they please stand up". • After a long silence, one student rose to his feet. • The teacher then asked him: • "Now then mister, why do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Santified In The Lord - Get In The Boat Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 17, 2011
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     | 5,821 views

    Peter’s theme throughout the 1st book is one of suffering. We continue in this difficult passage as a part of the whole. Learn what it is to be Sanctified in the LORD and in the 'same boat'.

    2011.01.16b.Sermon Sanctified in the LORD (part 2) 1 Peter 3:13-22 Peter’s message on suffering and the hope of our faith continues as a theme throughout the first book. This passage is a difficult passage to traverse without keeping in mind this theme. Last time: 1 Peter 3:8-15 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For The Best Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2011
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     | 5,855 views

    In this lesson, we cover the principles for living for Christ, so that we may received the best blessings, even in the worst of persecution.

    Introduction: A. I like this picture – Don’t you know that that car never saw it coming! 1. In some respects life is unpredictable and we need to learn to expect the unexpected. 2. When it comes to the Christian life, there is not much that is unexpected. 3. Jesus tried to prepare us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ