Sermons on Peter And Judas:

Why You Can Trust Scripture

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 21, 2020

Peter reminds us that we can trust scripture because: 1) It was written by eyewitnesses in risk of their lives. 2) It reflects God’s single message through a variety of human writers. And 3) It will change your life as you read it.

2 Peter 1:16-21 Why You Can Trust Scripture Our church gave some money the last couple of years for our VA’s Reboot Combat Recovery groups. Reboot is a Christian-based approach to healing from the spiritual wounding of war. Groups are held in the evening, and Veterans may bring a spouse or other ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 19, 2020

As Peter concluded this very practical letter that addressed the difficulties the church faced while seeking to encourage them to remain committed, he drew their focus back to the one who could provide all they needed regardless of the situation - the Lord Jesus Christ.

Victory in Jesus 1 Peter 5: 6-11 We have considered much in our time moving through Peter’s first epistle. Being aware of their struggles, Peter addressed their need while challenging them to remain steadfast in spite of the opposition they faced. He knew the world was watching their lives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pharaoh Increases Their Tasks Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 1, 2022

Peter's humble acknowledgment of his unworthiness in the presence of Jesus is the first of several attributes Luke illuminates as necessary for discipleship. When Jesus heals a man's leprosy, He grants ceremonial cleanness necessary to worship God.

Review of the previous lesson (v. 1-5) Review of the previous lesson, verses 1-5. 1 These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; 3 Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; 4 Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher. 5 The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Present Joy Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2013

After beginning his letter with hope & encouragement, Peter proceeds with loving counsel for those who are facing trials & suffering. He shares with a suffering church various results that develop out of the trials which God allows to come into our lives.

1 PETER 1: 6-9 [Renewing Hope Series] OUR PRESENT JOY [James 1:2-4 / Romans 5: 3-5] Our faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection from the dead not only fills us with a living hope but also with joy inexpressible and full of glory. As we endure the trials of life God refines our faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

His Promise, His Patience, Our Purpose!

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Mar 25, 2010

After Jesus' death Peter and the other disciples went back to their fishing boats. Jesus reminds them of what they were called to do. let us not go backwards but rely on God and his promises - he has a purpose for each of us!

The Bible amazes me how you can read a passage over and over and then one time you stumble over a new way of looking at it. In my case I was reading a book called ‘Searching for God knows What’ by Donald Miller when he linked these two passages: Matthew 4 vs. 18-20, which says: As ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving The Brethren-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2016

6 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-VI—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: Memorable Student "Mom, the teacher was asking me today if I have any brothers or sisters who will be coming to school." "That's nice of her to take such an interest, dear. What did she say when you told her you are the only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Brethren-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 20, 2016

7 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-VII—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: Doll Money There was once a man & woman who had been married for more than 65 years. They had grown old together. They had shared everything. They had talked about everything. They had kept no secrets from each other except that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Brethren-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 11, 2016

8 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-VIII—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: Hurricane Matthew(Oct. 4-10, 2016)—Haiti & the Bahamas were on the north-eastern side of Matthew as it traveled between themselves & Cuba. The residents of Haiti experienced a loss ~900+/- lives. They had already been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Brethren-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 29, 2015

1 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-I—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: In our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that Christians are... CONSIDERED ALIEN(:1-2)... We've also discovered: WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD—(:3-12) And found out some means of... UNLEASHING Your SPIRITUAL ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Brethren-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 21, 2015

2 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-II—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that Christians are...CONSIDERED ALIEN(:1-2)... We’ve examined...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD—(:3-12) And discovered God’s means of...UNLEASHING Your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Brethren-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2016

5 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-V—1Peter 1:22—2:12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that Christians are...CONSIDERED ALIEN(:1-2)... We’ve examined...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD—(:3-12) And discovered God’s means of...UNLEASHING Your SPIRITUAL ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Brethren-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 6, 2016

4 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-IV—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: Senior Puzzle A little silver-haired lady calls her neighbor & says, "Please come over here & help me. I have a wonderful jigsaw puzzle, & I can't figure out how to get started." Her neighbor asks, "What is it supposed to be when it's ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Brethren-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 6, 2016

3 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-III—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: It’s Contagious! Two young brothers called the pastor of a local "corner" church to ask the pastor to come by to pray for his mother who had been very ill with the flu. The pastor knew the family & was aware they had been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

These Three

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Jul 13, 2024

God is triune and the Bible often has references to groups of three persons that God used to accomplish His purposes. Examples would be Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and Peter, James and John. Let us explore some trios of men found in the Bible.

THESE THREE (by brother Tarran Dookie) ABRAHAM, ISAAC AND JACOB Matt 22:31-32 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Carpenter

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on May 26, 2015

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree...

The Great Carpenter 1 Peter 2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 1. The Usefulness of Wood. It was wood with which a carpenter worked, and out of wood came many useful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Foursquare