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  • Kurt Heisey avatar

    Releasing The Blessing Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,634 views

    Peter had learned some keys to releasing the blessing and power of God and shares them in 1 peter 3:8-12

    1 Peter 3:8-12 VCC October 4, 1998 Releasing the Blessing Releasing or hindering the blessing Peter is writing to a group that has been persecuted, lied about, mistreated, falsely accused, hauled in front of magistrates, ridiculed for being a Christian, very aware they did not fit in this world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking On Water (Or Taking Other Steps Of Faith) Series

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 15,948 views

    Lessons we can learn about Walking by Faith from Peter’s experience of walking on the Water.

    Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away. 23After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone. 24But the boat was already „Ta long distance ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Your Speech Betrays You

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,572 views

    A look at what our speech says about our relationship with Christ

    The flames cast eerie shadows over the mixed group crowding in for warmth. The talk was of the man from Galilee who had been arrested by the temple guard for blasphemy. Who had seen him. what did they think. Was he God or was he the devil? And as they spoke someone pointed to the burly young ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Repentance Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,666 views

    Without the Spirit of God, there can be no spiritual power, no revival and no victory.

    Theme: THE REPENTANCE OF PETER Text: Luke 22: 54-62 Intro. A. I know that you are very familiar with Peter. We know his background well. He was once a fisherman turned-a-disciple of Jesus. Being the most outspoken among the group, he was considered the spokesperson and leader of the twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Truly Love Me?

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,506 views

    The Lord helped Peter to full restoration, and gave a fresh challenge.

    DO YOU TRULY LOVE ME? John 21:15 – 19 NIV. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16 Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hope Floats, But Faith Walks

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,055 views

    In the midst of life’s storms, it takes faith to walk upon the crests of the waves.

    Hope Floats, but Faith Walks Background Text: Matthew 14:22-33 A. Location affects perception - When in the midst of a crisis, we are not only influenced by our own emotion, but by the emotion and perception of others. (“Boy I’d hate to be in your shoes” “What are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,359 views

    This sermon deals with how small compromises can lead to some drastic consequences.

    A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody 4/21/2002 Proverbs 1:8-19 Matthew 26:6-13 Have you ever heard those life-changing words, “A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody?” You know that what is being offered is something you should say no to, but somebody says, “Oh go ahead and try it, a little bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fish On The Fire

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 12,208 views

    First person narrative from Peter’s perspective

    I don?t think I could ever look down at fish on a fire without remembering one of the most special days of my life. This particular day was the third time the Lord had revealed himself to some of us disciples since his death on the cross. On this particular day there were seven of us together. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When A Believer Fails Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,615 views

    A grace-filled sermon about Peter. We all mess up, even though we shouldn’t, and don’t have to, but we do. There’s still hope for us anyway.

    Luke 22:31-34; 54-62 – When a Believer Fails Today, as we continue to look at The Life of Jesus, we are looking at a familiar story from Scripture. We are going to look at Peter, in particular, his failure. But what it really a failure of faith? What was it? And are we likely to go through it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What`s In A Name?

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 3,241 views

    The generosity of God. He builds up our potential

    When Jill and I began to think about names for our three children, we used a book by a man called Eric Partridge called "Name this Child". After reading it we called our first baby ANN, from the Hebrew word Chaanah which means or "grace" (A free gift from God"). That really summed up how we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Unity Among The People Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2017
     | 12,295 views

    One evidence of conversion is a desire to be instructed in the doctrines and duties of the Christian religion, and a willingness to attend the preaching of the gospel. These young converts had embraced this doctrine gladly, and were not only believers....

    September 2, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Unity Among the People Acts 2.42-47 (KJV) 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Your Price?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,319 views

    Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver; the price of a slave. This message examines Judas’ motivations and causes us to ask, "What am I selling Jesus out for?"

    What’s Your Price? Matthew 26:14-16 (NLT) Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests [15] and asked, "How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?" And they gave him thirty pieces of silver. [16] From that time on, Judas began looking for the right time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marks Of Effective Ministry

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,850 views

    Peter reveals the patterns for effective, life changing and life giving ministry

    Marks of Effective Ministry Acts 9.32-43 July 6, 1997 Evening Service Introduction 1. People taking time with me to help make the adjustment 2. Ministry is all about making time: Jesus made time for the sick, Annias took time to minister to Saul, Paul took the time to train Timothy and to write ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jeffrey Cox avatar

    Distractions

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on May 11, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 18,846 views

    Using the disciple Andrew as a model, we should all avoid the daily distractions of life to keep our eyes on God and his work.

    Distractions I. According to history, the disciple Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist, yet as soon as Christ came in to his life, his focus changed. A. John 1:35-40. He left the ministry of John the Baptist immediately and followed Christ. B. In John 1:41 he introduced Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Long avatar

    Peter: How To Overcome Despair In Times Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,616 views

    Second in the series "Meet the Cast." To really understand how to overcome despair in times of failure, we must see the transformation in Peter’s life after Jesus conquered death and rose from the dead.

    Thank God He uses failures! I’m not sure where I would be if God did not use people who continually mess up. I believe there is man in scripture who can totally relate to this. It’s Peter. As I read the accounts of Peter while he faithfully followed Jesus, I also see a passionate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible