Sermons on Peter And Cornelius:

Peter's Confession & Ours Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Aug 18, 2003

A sermon on the implications of Peter’s confession of faith in Jesus and ours.

Sermon for 11 Pent Yr B, 24/08/2003 Based on Jn 6:56-69 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson One day a few years ago, I went into the local paint store to get some keys for the church cut. The storekeeper told me the following story. A woman came into the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Lutheran

Simon Becomes Peter Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 18, 2005

7th of 7 messages on the transformation by Jesus of Simon into Peter. This message focuses on the breakfast questions of Jesus in John 21.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary The Transformation Began in Amazement… at what Jesus taught and gave to people – both healing and forgiveness Amazement Led to Obedience… even when Simon didn’t think it would make a difference Obedience Grew Into Faith… that moved Simon to get out of the boat ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter's Incredible Zeal Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Dec 28, 2005

Many people read the Bible and read of Bible characters and stand in awe of what they could do and how they could live. We must never forget that people like Peter, were real people, with real problems, simply living their faith.

Introduction Just about every kid has a period in their lives where they love superheroes. The kids idolize the superheroes ability to do the impossible, to fly, their incredible strength or their x-ray vision. When I was growing up, I loved superman. I wanted to be just like superman. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter's Great Confession

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 15, 2006

Do not depend on public opinion for the answer. Answer this question personally and promptly.

PETER’S GREAT CONFESSION Matthew 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.15 He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Menof The Bible - Peter Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

Brash, contentious and even brazen but no one can deny Peter loved Jesus and had all the right intentions.

Of all the men of the bible, today’s is perhaps my favorite. Possibly because I think I am most like him. He is brash, impetuous and often is like a bull in a china shop. He speaks his mind but many times without considering the consequences. His name is Simon Peter. Growing up as a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Learning From Peter

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

the failure of Peter at the trial of Jesus was predictable. Let's look at the decisions and non-decisions that brought about this event in his life. We can learn a lot.

Passage: Matthew 26:69-75 Intro: The more time we spend looking at this powerful event, the more contrast we see between spirit and flesh, God’s character and Satan’s. 1. we will look this morning at one of the really sad stories in the Passion week. 2. why is it here? Because it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Knot In Peter's Tale

Contributed by Robert Glass on Aug 30, 2011

Peter's faith failed three different times. How is your Faith?

The “Knot” In Peter’s Tale The Apostle Peter was an interesting man. He identified and named Jesus. Mt 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. He preached the first Gospel sermon, Acts 2:14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:57-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter In The Boat: A Postscript

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

Final thoughts about Peter, Jesus, and the Call of God

(Slide 1) This morning we begin with our text for today, John 21 verses one through nineteen. Let us hear the word of the Lord this morning: Later Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Peter's Path To Power

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

Just like we do, Peter's path from fisherman to preacher took some unexpected twists and turns, yet God still used him in a mighty way.

PETER’S PATH TO POWER Luke 22:31-32, 60-61 INTRODUCTION A. Peter’s Denials of Christ 1. We have been studying Peter on Wed. nights for 5 months. a. I would hope we have learned a lot from this marvelous man Jesus named the rock b. The rock that Jesus would build His church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Reinstates Peter

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus reinstates Peter are his failings (PowerPoint slides for this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Coming to Terms with Your Calling Reading: John chapter 21 verses 1-17. Ill: • The year was 1920. • The scene was the examining board for selecting missionaries. • Standing before the board was a young man named Oswald Smith. • One dream dominated his heart. He wanted to be a missionary. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

Peter: A Fisher Of Men.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Peter: A fisher of men. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: • Mark chapter 1 verses 16-20, • Luke chapter 5 verses 1-11. Ill: • A potter does not throw the clay away when it collapses on the spinning wheel! • When the clay begins to wobble the potter will simply start again. • The clay is unable to shape, hide or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Reinstatement & Restoration Of Peter

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011

We look at the reinstatement of Peter, using the passage in John 21 as our reference.

After Jesus finished dealing with the physical needs of the Disciples, He then turned to dealing with their spiritual needs. In these verses, we see that Jesus is examining Peter, internally. Peter had repented and been restored to fellowship with the Lord since he had publicly denied Him. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Peter's Message Of Power Series

Contributed by William Jones on Jan 27, 2010

A call to evangelism focusing on Peter's first message after the church received the gift and power of the Holy Spirit.

We are continuing our study in the book of Acts this weekend. We are going to look at Chapter 2 of Acts, verses 14-41. Up to this point we see Christ ascending into Heaven, leaving his disciples with simply instructions. Spread the Gospel the ends of the earth, but to wait for the Holy Spirit to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Walked On Water

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Mar 21, 2014

Although Peter is seen as an outspoken member of Jesus' Inner Circle, this message reveals the degree of Peter's faith in Who Jesus is and shows us what truly was in his heart.

Matthew 14:29-31 Peter was oftentimes outspoken and yes, sometimes his mouth got him into trouble. On this occasion, though, his mouth opened up the door to an opportunity to reveal the strength of his faith. Although we like making fun of Peter and some of the things that he said, all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Go Tell Peter

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Dec 31, 2013

Sometimes the Lord has a special message just for you. In this message, although Peter went through a difficult time during the trial of Jesus, yet Jesus wanted him to know, I love you!

Mark 16:7 *Peter had denied the Lord Jesus Christ, not once, but three times. *Peter had fled to a secluded place where he did not just cry a few tears, but wept bitterly, sick at heart for what he had done. *Peter no doubt felt that he had let Jesus down, and maybe he even felt that he was no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:7

Denomination: Baptist