Sermons on Character Of Peter:

1 Peter (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 27, 2021

A living Hope, and a sure salvation; encouragement in trials; grace is in every chapter; Peter was in a Roman prison

(Notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries and footnotes from biblegateway.com) 1 Peter (ON THIS ROCK (FAITH) THE CHURCH IS BUILT), an apostle (SENT FOLLOWER) of Jesus Christ (WAS SIMON, 50x in NEW TESTAMENT, MINISTERED TO JEWS) To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Peter Denies Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2022

All four Gospels record an episode of the Apostle Peter denying Jesus three times on the night of Christ's betrayal in the high priest's courtyard. In each account, his first denial is in response to the challenge of a servant girl, Immediately following the third denial.

Peter Denies Christ Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house, and Peter was following at a distance. Moreover, when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat together, Peter sat down among them. Then a servant girl, seeing him as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Walking On The Water.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 27, 2022

A cameo in the midst of a series on John chapter 6. A new perspective.

PETER WALKING ON THE WATER. Matthew 14:28-33. MATTHEW 14:28-29. “And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And He said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.” Impetuous as ever, Peter wished ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Restores Peter

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 30, 2023

This message explores Peter's transformative experience of being completely restored after his full-throated denials of Jesus.

Jesus and His Restoration of Peter - Sermon for April 30 We have been looking at some of the events surrounding the immediate aftermath of the resurrection. Of course we know that the resurrection has had a massive impact on the entire world over the last 2000 years. It is the central event in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2nd Peter Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 14, 2022

In Jesus we have been given everything we need to live godly lives and his call to keep growing in Grace and the Knowledge of Jesus.

February 12, 2022 Throughout his 2nd letter, Peter warned his readers about the influence of those he called “false prophets and scoffers”: • 2 Peter 1:21 - 2:3 - For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. But there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Peter 2:12-15, 2 Peter 3:2-4, 2 Peter 1:3-8, Hebrews 5:8-14, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Peter Reaches Gentiles Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 19, 2021

Gospel reaches the Gentiles through Peter, even before Paul took the Gospel to them. Church accepts the new Challenges and met the needs. Read further to know the mission of Peter.

Acts 11:01-18 Peter and the Jerusalem Church regarding Gentiles Mission 11:01-03 Church questioned Peter 11:04-17 Peter Explains the Church 11:18 Church rejoiced over the Gentiles Acts 11:01-03 Church questioned Peter. There could have been some communication systems among the first-century ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Peter The Son Of Lightning Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Peter made mistakes, but he was not stupid. He never stuck with a mistake when he saw it for what it was. He was a great man just because he could retreat as fast as he advanced when he saw he was going the wrong direction.

Some years back a young girl was caught out in a thunder storm as she rode her bicycle. She made it to the top of the hill and then headed down as fast as she could go. When she got home she told a strange tale. Every time there was a flash of lightning blue flames ran across her handle bars. Had ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-10

A Fishing Trip For Peter Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 19, 2022

Peter and the disciples thought they were going fishing for some fish. But the Master Fisherman used it is an object lesson to catch them for His Grand and Eternal Purposes.

A rather intriguing and controversial news item hit the news stands and the media in the last week. A mega-church pastor in Atlanta got into trouble with the law. That’s not particularly unusual, but the reason for the trouble with this pastor was. Pastor Creflo Dollar of the 30,000-member World ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Peter: Man Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 26, 2021

7th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Peter's great, heroic attribute of commitment.

INTRODUCTION A pig and a chicken were walking together one morning when the pig suddenly blurted, “I’m hungry! Let’s have some breakfast!” The chicken replied, “Okay. We could always have eggs and bacon.” The pig stopped, looked at his companion, and stated, “That’s fine for you! It only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:15-18, Matthew 16:13-17, John 21:15-19, John 6:66-69

Denomination: Methodist

Peter & The Early Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To inspire the congregation to learn from Peter's faith and courage, and to become builders of the church, open to God's divine plan, just as he was.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving deep into the Book of Acts, focusing on the adventures and exploits of that rock-solid disciple, Peter. His role in the early church was monumental and his life-changing experience at Pentecost is something that continues to inspire us today. Peter, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Topics: Peter, Early Church

Jesus Reinstates Peter

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 1, 2025

Failure does not define a believer’s destiny when grace is available. Peter had denied Jesus three times, but that was not the end of his calling. After the resurrection, Jesus went out of His way to find Peter and restore him.

JESUS REINSTATES PETER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs...” — John 21:1-19 (KJV) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter Sermon On Peter

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 25, 2025

Resurrection hope meets us in our wandering and regret, assuring us that no failure is final when grace rolls the stone away.

Introduction Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Friends, we gather on this Easter morning in the light of resurrection, but many of us carry shadows too. The shadows of the past year. The shadows of our regrets. And if we’re honest, some of us arrive like Peter—with hearts that have wandered, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

The Spirit Empowered Life Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 27, 2011

How do we look at Peter's example in Acts to have a spirit empowered life?

The Spirit-Empowered Life Acts 9:32-43 Pastor Allan H. Kircher Introduction Someone has said that your talk talks and your walk talks, but your walk talks louder than your talk talks! We know what it’s like not to be able to listen to what someone says because their lives do not back it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Arithmetic Of The Christian Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 23, 2023

Peter gives direction for growing Christians regarding the character qualities to develop in our lives.

1 Peter was written to comfort and support believers amidst misery and mistreatment, which was an outer attack. This epistle was composed to causation against an inside (inward) attack, lack of concern and sin. Here, Peter gives the antitoxin for dormancy and foolishness in the Christian life. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Arithmetic Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 10, 2022

The first chapter of Second Peter provides guidance for Christian growth. The first half of the chapter discusses character qualities for Christians to develop in life.

First Peter was written to comfort and support believers amidst misery and mistreatment, which was an outer attack. This epistle was composed to caution against an inside assault, lack of concern and sin. Here Peter gives the antitoxin for dormancy and foolishness in the Christian life. These two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible