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Recipe For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 28, 2004

based on 54 ratings

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As Christians we must continue to grow in the Lord after we are saved. We cannot simply "exist" after we are saved and expect to become mature Christians. Growth is just as important after the new birth as the new birth is itself.

Recipe for Spiritual Growth Text: Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 1:5-11 I. Why do we need to grow? Colossians 2:6-8 explain the need for spiritual growth. A. Walk in Christ—If we are truly walking with Christ, we will grow in grace and in the knowledge of Him. B. Be rooted—as a tree seeks water deep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11, Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

Precious Promises Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 31, 2004

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The promise of God are special we will look at their source, their size and their success.

Feb. 15, 2004 Kim Huffman Goshen Christian Church Series: Timeless Treasures #3 “PRECIOUS PROMISES” 2 Peter 1:4 “For by these God has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, in order that by them you might become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Exercising Christian

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004

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We have been given so many wonderful gifts from God as believers. But Peter calls us to deepen our effectiveness as believers through practice.

Passage: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Intro: We see them standing on the 18th green with a trophy and a check, or on the stage receiving the grand prize, or at the net on center court with the prize. 1. wow, $1 million for playing a game. 2. but really result of prioritizing the development of a particular ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Last Words

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004

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The last words that any person speaks are important. Peter spends his letting us know the wonders of what we have in Christ, and implying that we can use what we have, or ignore it.

Passage: 2 Peter 1:1-4 Intro: The last words that people speak are powerful, memorable. Il) Sir Francis Newport, the head of an English club for nonbelievers, said this to those gathered around his dying bed: “You need not tell me there is not God for I know there is one, and that I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith's Foundations

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 28, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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When the believer grabs hold of these four faith foundations, this person becomes the most powerful person the world has ever seen!

“Faith’s Foundations” 2 Peter 1:1-9 Everyday we place our faith in doctors and lawyers and hardly give it a thought! We tend to think that they are very intelligent most of the time. Listen to some of these actual questions given by a lawyer to a doctor in a legal deposition along with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Like Precious Faith

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on May 2, 2004

based on 13 ratings

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Because we have obtained like precious faith we have great and precious promises.

II Peter 1:1 a. …like precious faith… (without the shedding of the precious blood of Jesus there would be no precious faith) b. Jude 1:3 …contend for the faith… c. Rev. 12:17 …the dragon was in enraged…and went to make war with those who keep the commandment of God and have the testimony of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 1: The Quest For Authentic Transformation Series

Contributed by Tim Harrison on Apr 9, 2002

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In this passage, The Apostle Peter gives us seven Character Traits that we are to add to our faith, which God wants to use to progressively transform us into the likeness of Christ.

A Portrait of Christ: The Quest for Authentic Transformation Did I tell you I have a son and daughter? It’s amazing how rapidly they are changing – as they move along the continuum from infancy to adulthood Physical, emotional, and intellectual growth is natural – It’s to be expected in every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: *other

Patience Everyone!

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 11, 2002

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Patience is a virtue that helps bring about success in every area of life. Without it you are doomed to failure. Surprisingly, the area most are falling short in is in having patience with God. God’s timing requires our patience.

PATIENCE 2 Peter 1:3-8 now read Living Bible (not for accuracy but for clarity) Intro: Definition of patience: Hupomone in Greek = remaining under pressure that God ordains. Not surrendering to the circumstances that are pressuring you. Jesus calls us to get under the pressure of His yoke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The High Value Of Living Low

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 11, 2002

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Christ teaches the way to live life in the Penthouse is by starting at the bottom.

Love The high value of living low 2 Peter 1:5-8 and 10b John 13:34-35 Intro: Word “love” is agape = love revealed by not doing what the person loved wants, but doing what the One who loves deems is needed by the one loved. John 3:16 – not what man wanted but what God saw man needed. John 13:34-35 ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 2 Peter 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Moral Excellence Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Apr 23, 2002

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The first of the seven ’Christian Graces’ is moral excellence. In an age of secular moral relativism, the Christian can make a major impact in the Church and Society by boldly adhering to and promoting the Moral Code found in the New Testament Scriptures.

Christian Graces: Moral Excellence Peter delivers to us a set of seven virtues or graces that Christians are to add to their life of faith. He informs us that these traits will render us useful to the Lord, will enable us to bear much fruit and will guarantee us an entrance to the eternal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7, 2 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Expect Delays: Developing Patience" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

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Begin to realize that delays and problems are opportunities to develop patience.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2003 “Expect Delays: Developing Patience” James 1:1-4 II Peter 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: We would all like to be able to sing the song, “Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, Oh what a beautiful morning, everything’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Everything We Need Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Mar 27, 2003

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The first in a series of 5 sermons dealing with abundant living from 2 Peter 1:3-11. We have everything we need for life and godliness!

Two old friends met one day after many years. One attended college, and now was very successful. The other had not attended college and never had much ambition. The successful one said, "How has everything been going with you?" "Well, one day I opened the Bible at random, and dropped my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4, John 10:1, John 10:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Inconvenience Of Doing Right

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

based on 11 ratings

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When are we going to decide to make God’s work more important than the pleasures of sin and the business of life?

Title: The Inconvenience of Doing Right Text: (2 Peter 1:3-8 NCV) Introduction: Read some statements from “Plugged In.” **Some Stats that will shock you(or maybe not) ‒ American Medical Association – In one year, the average child spends 900 hours in school and nearly 1500 hours in front ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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This is the 11th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". New life begins through Jesus Christ.

LIVING IN FAITH 2 Peter 1:1-4 Peter had a tendency in his younger years to be overconfident and ignore Jesus’ warnings. He rushed ahead when he should have waited; he slept when he should have prayed; he talked when he should have listened. Peter was a courageous, but careless, Christian; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Growth Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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This is the 12th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at growing as Christians.

LIVING IN GROWTH 2 Peter 1:5-7 In our last study we looked at the fact that the Christian life begins with faith. Where there is life, there must be growth. The new birth is not the end but the beginning. God has provided everything we need to grow, but spiritual growth is not automatic. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

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