Peter teaches that your choices and life direction should reflect God's love for you as His chosen treasure. You are a royal priesthood, expressing His grace and sacrifice through Jesus, His Son.
Type: Series
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-9
The Greek word for "royal" translates as "support of/to the people". It's a title of service and humility. Not how we typically think of royalty. This is then tied to the idea of priesthood. The priests care for the relationship between God and the people. The priest assures the people that God is with them. The priest grasps the destructiveness, and he brokenness of sin, and...
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Seth Kreimeyer-Kelly
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-9, Leviticus 21:16-23, Deuteronomy 20:1-4, Numbers 35:6-6
Peter teaches how deeply Jesus values you and showers you with unconditional love, grace, joy and blessing for the good purpose of blessing others. Imagine the audience in 1 Peter. They hear these words and realize wherever they go, Jesus is goes them. Discover who you are in Christ and live in that power. Preached at Casas Church. Used by permission.
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Ryan Kramer
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-9, John 20:21-21
Peter teaches that we are a "People Belonging to God." The Greek word is best translated "possession." We are God's treasured possession. If you can view yourself as God's treasure, you will experience grace and rest in a whole new way. Preached at Casas Church. Used by permission.
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Glenn Barteau
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-9, Deuteronomy 7:6-6, 1 John 3:16-22
When Jesus was crucified, the curtain in the temple dividing the Holy of Holies from everything else, was ripped from top to bottom. God said, "That which divided us is gone. You don't have to live in a system trying to reach God on your own anymore." What will you do when you realize the unreachable God has reached you and has healed your sinful soul completely? Preached at...
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Glenn Barteau
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-9, Leviticus 20:26-26
What is the difference between the baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit? How do you interpret the momentous events of Pentecost in Acts chapter 2? Pastor Chan gives his insights into the work of the Holy Spirit.
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Francis Chan
Scripture: Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 3:20-20
Topic: Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
Peter grows from a roughshod fisherman to a gentle and caring shepherd of God's people. When we serve as God's shepherds, we must be broken, humble and love unconditionally. Those who shepherd receive the pastor's crown when they reach heaven.
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Roger Barrier
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 2:1-2, 1 Peter 3:8, 1 Peter 3:15-20, 1 Peter 4:8
Topic: Pastoral Ministry
Technology can elevate us, causing us to be proud, self-centered or self-promoting. Technology can hurt and humiliate. It can also suffocate you, emptying your life of quiet, solitude and rest. Don't forget to love people and communicate with them face to face. Preached at Fellowship Church. Property of www.creativepastors.com. Used by permission.
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Ed Young Jr.
Scripture: James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Proverbs 16:18, Psalm 139:23
Topic: Technology
If we do not battle our sinful desires, Satan wins. Victorious Christian living will silence our critics, point people to God and bring others into the family. We all fight a spiritual battle, whether we recognize it or not. Preached at North Coast Church. Used by permission.
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Chris Brown
Scripture: Luke 6:22-23, John 15:18-25, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Matthew 22:17-21, 1 Peter 2:4-12
Topic: Spiritual Warfare
The unusual passage in Genesis 6 teaches that the culture was defined by its fallen heroes, sexual perversion, widespread corruption and violent headlines, just like today. God’s grace was given a deadline before He sent the flood. We can choose to follow what is popular and cause God grief and pain, or find God’s favor by obedience and walking with Him.
Type: Sermon
Speaker: Chris Brown
Scripture: Genesis 6:1-4, Jude 1:6-7, Job 1:6, Job 2:1, 1 Peter 3:18-22
Topic: Demons