Sermon Central
-
Lessons From Peter's Life
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 13, 2025 (message contributor)
-
1. Conversion Lesson 1
Contributed on Aug 13, 2025
Three stories of Peter meeting Jesus.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Viewed from many perspectives: conversion, saved, born again, prayed to receive Christ, repent, became a Christian, __________. 2. Three stories of Peter meeting Jesus: John 1:41-42 Mark 1:16-18 Luke 5:1-11 At Baptism After temptation After first ...read more
-
2. Peter Walks On Water Lesson 2
Contributed on Aug 13, 2025
Jesus leads us to face a storm to strengthen our faith.
A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 14:22-33 “Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. ...read more
-
3. Peter Confesses Jesus Is God Lesson 3
Contributed on Aug 13, 2025
Jesus asked questions about His humanity. “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man am?”.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?’ So they said, ‘Some [say] John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that ...read more
-
4. Peter Denies Jesus Lesson 4
Contributed on Aug 13, 2025
Why Peter fell.
A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 26:33-35, 69-75 1. Jesus warned that some followers would deny Him. “Smite the shepherd, and the sheep . . . will flee” (v. 31). 2. Peter impulsively compares self to others. “Though all men shall be offended . . . yet will I never” (v. 33). 3. Peter impulsively boasted ...read more
-
5. God Uses People Who Make Mistakes Lesson 5
Contributed on Aug 13, 2025
What Peter learned from mistakes.
INTRODUCTION – REVIEW 1. Indecisive: It took three calls to get Peter, What lesson did he learn? Commitment. 2. Unbelief: Peter sank in the storm, what lesson did he learn? Faith. 3. Peter jumped to conclusions: rebuked by Jesus. What lesson did he learn? Think through things. 4. Embarrassment: ...read more