1 Peter 5

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1 Peter 5 read by Alexander Scourby, from his channel Scourby YouBible. It carries on into 2 Peter 1.

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¹The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

8 sermons on 1 Peter 5:1

“And I want to read some now from First Peter, the 5th chapter, beginning with the 1st verse.”
He Cares. Do You CareWilliam Branham, July 21, 1963
“Now, with this, God here, let's go back to 1 Peter 5:1-10”
Established in the Present TruthLee Vayle, July 10, 1971
“Says right here, 1 Peter 5:1, at least, that's what I get out of it.”
Camp Meeting (Grenthal # 1)Lee Vayle, July 13, 1977
“Jn 12:38 - Rom 1:17,18, 8:18 - 1 Cor 2:10, 3:13, 14:30 - Gal 1:16, 3:23 - Eph 3:5 - Phil 3:15 2 Th 2:3,6,8 - 1 Pet 1:5,12, - 1 Pet 5:1.”
Presence #12Lee Vayle, July 15, 1981
“And then, notice the sublime words of Peter concerning this very time with Jesus in 1 Pet 5:1-9, when he speaks concerning the same subject.”
Q&A#4_PastorsLee Vayle, January 27, 1988
“Now, watch what Peter did when passed on the very same information to the pastors that he knew in the First Church Age, and it’s 1 Pet 5:1-4.”
Q&A#5_PastorsLee Vayle, January 31, 1988

See all 8 sermons on 1 Peter 5:1

²Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof , not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

3 sermons on 1 Peter 5:2

“But you that’s writing down, if you want to know they were redeemed men, take Matthew 19:28, all right, 19:28, Matthew, Revelation 3:21, then get those, Revelation 20:4, Revelation 2:10, First Peter 5:2 and 4, Second Timothy 4:8.”
Revelation, Chapter FourWilliam Branham, January 1, 1961
“See, as Peter said, "Lest that if you should be enticed by filthy lucre." [1 Pet 5:2] You know.”
Mysteries of GodLee Vayle, May 19, 1971
“Now, let’s go to 1 Pet 5:2, where you notice how the Bible agrees.”
Priorities #4 (Gruenthal)Lee Vayle, July 14, 1978

³Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

⁴And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

9 sermons on 1 Peter 5:4

“Let's go to 1 Peter 5:4.”
Camp Meeting (Grenthal # 1)Lee Vayle, July 13, 1977
“Listen, 1st Peter 5:4.”
The Parousia (Toledo)Lee Vayle, December 18, 1977
“Let's go to 1 Peter 5:4, we get into the real goodies.”
Pre Rapture Revelation of Jesus ChristLee Vayle, February 5, 1978. Names it 2 times.
“And in 1 Peter 5:4, (so we go back to the back of the Bible.)”
The Revelation of Jesus ChristLee Vayle, January 14, 1979. Names it 2 times.
“I'm talking about Colossians 3:4, 1 Peter 5:4 right down the line.”
Appearing and Coming # 1Lee Vayle, February 4, 1980
“1Pet 5:4.”
Presence #7Lee Vayle, June 3, 1981

See all 9 sermons on 1 Peter 5:4

⁵Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

1 sermon on 1 Peter 5:5

“And if you wish to read with me, the I Peter the 5th chapter, and let’s begin about the 5th verse: I Peter 5, beginning with Likewise, you younger, submit yourselves to the elders.”
He Careth For YouWilliam Branham, March 1, 1960

⁶Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

3 sermons on 1 Peter 5:6

“I’m sort of jumping around in the Book but I just want to bring out certain verses, because they tell the story and every Word of God is true, and every Word of God has power in It. 1 Pet 5:6-11, and It says:”
Faith # 2 - The Trial of Our FaithLee Vayle, 1970
“I’m sort of jumping around in the Book but I just want to bring out certain verses, because they tell the story and every Word of God is true, and every Word of God has power in It. 1 Pet 5:6-11, and It says:”
Trial of Our FaithLee Vayle, 1970
“When men and women begin to submit to the mighty hand of God, the Bible says, "Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God." [1 Pet 5:6a] The Bible says, "That Jesus Christ humbled Himself on the hand of God, (Isn't that, right?) even to the death of the Cross."”
The Power of the CrossLee Vayle, October 1966

⁷Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

3 sermons on 1 Peter 5:7

“Because your life is His hand, "and He careth for you." [1 Peter 5:7] Commit you soul this morning my brother/sister, unto the faithful One Who is Christ Jesus the Chief Shepherd the Lord of Glory He'll see you through.”
Baptism of the Holy GhostLee Vayle, January 2, 1972
“1 Peter 5:7-10, somewhere in there we’ll go to:”
Projecting of Love #6Lee Vayle, March 3, 1984
“Then the cycle of faith and love and these things begin to grow more, just like we found in Romans 5, and as It says in 1 Pet 5:7.”
Greatest Battle Ever Fought #2Lee Vayle, October 14, 1987

⁸Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

5 sermons on 1 Peter 5:8

“The first will be First Peter 5:8-10, Ephesians 6:10-17, and Daniel 12:1-14.”
The Greatest Battle Ever FoughtWilliam Branham, March 11, 1962
“Just hold that thought there, and we will get back to this fellow, and we will tell you what lies in this in just a second. 1 Peter 5:8, and It says again, here:”
The Christian and His Attitude_20578Lee Vayle, February 5, 1978
“Now, the Scripture reading… He starts in 1 Pet 5:8-10, and he reads:”
Greatest Battle Ever Fought #1Lee Vayle, October 11, 1987
“What did the Bible say here in our text here, about Peter? [1 Pet 5:8-9] …Cast him out!”
Greatest Battle Ever Fought #8Lee Vayle, November 4, 1987
“And…Peter says, “that Satan—Paul agrees—is like a lion roaming around and roaring to see who he may devour.” [1 Pet 5:8] He’s very, very vicious.”
God of This Evil Age # 5 NLVLee Vayle, July 8, 1990

⁹Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

2 sermons on 1 Peter 5:9

“This comes from the same word that is interpreted as 'steadfast', in 1 Peter 5:9, so let's look at It.”
Established in Present Day Truth ( 0270A)Lee Vayle, February 19, 1970
“Now, that he said that, now back to our text, in the Book of Peter, notice the words, "that you be established in the present truth." [2 Pet 1:12] Now, this word 'established' is the very same word that's used…interpreted as 'steadfast' in 1 Peter 5:9”
Established in the Present TruthLee Vayle, July 10, 1971

¹⁰But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you .

1 sermon on 1 Peter 5:10

“And It says, "By much persecution we'll enter into the kingdom of God." [2 Tim 3:12] And Peter speaking said, "That after you suffer awhile, the God of heaven establish and make you perfect." [1 Pet 5:10b] But, I submit tonight and I know the truth, that we are in darkness, because we're rebelling against the Cross of Christ.”
The Power of the CrossLee Vayle, October 1966

¹¹To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

¹²By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.

¹³The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you , saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.

¹⁴Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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