Sermons on Peter And The 11 Stood Up:

1 Peter 3:15

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 5, 2017

This is a sermon on 1 Peter 3:15 and the need for Scripture memorization in order to be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have in Jesus Christ.

Please open your Bibles to 1 Peter 3:8-18 which we will read in a few minutes. Suffering for doing good NIV Suffering for righteousness’ sake ESV When you are wronged ISV Suffering for doing right NRSV/CEV To be sure, no one likes suffering. Suffering is unpleasant. We usually think of suffering ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, John 15:5-8, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Peter Goes Back To Fishing

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

After Christ died, Peter went back to what the used to do, fish. Are we ever tempted to return to the way we lived before Christ?

When I was in elementary school, my best friend was Jon Barleycorn. From kindergarten through fifth grade, we were best friends, both in and out of school. And his family introduced me to fishing. I would go with them to Buckeye Lake and we would fish from his grandmothers’ dock and from his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Peter Preaches The Gospel To Gentiles PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024

Explores the universal reach, equality, and barrier-breaking power of the Gospel.

Good morning, dear family of God. It is a joy to be standing here before you today, sharing the Word of God, and delving into the depths of His divine wisdom. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us, in our unique ways, are part of God’s grand tapestry of grace, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Topics: Evangelism

Building Church With Jesus And Peter Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2024

They had two things to “sell.”

Saturday of the Third Week in Easter 2024 Why did the Church grow in membership so rapidly in the last half of the first century? There must have been many reasons; we were largely an assembly of the poor and marginalized, and there were a lot of those people in the Roman Empire. News of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69, Psalm 116:12-17, Acts 9:31-42, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Lessons From Peter Ii Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Sermon on Life of Peter

PETER’S LESSONS LESSON #2 MATTHEW 14:22-33 Charles Swindoll, in his book "Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back," tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find and he trained this dog to do things no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Bible Church

What Peter Did Right Series

Contributed by Jackie Barker on Jul 24, 2012

Failure is not final. Looking at the reinstatement of Peter, we see that we can go back to Jesus and be used by him. John 21

“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.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Judas Missed-11

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 11, 2019

11 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-XI—John 14:1-11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Ray was a 5-year-old. At Ray’s request, each morning his mother pinned a bath towel to the back shoulders of his T-shirt. Immediately in his young imaginative mind, the towel became a brilliant magic ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Publicly Reinstates Peter

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on May 6, 2019

When Jesus reinstated Peter, he expected more from Peter but accepted less.

Jesus revealed himself to seven of His disciples who were fishing in the Sea of Tiberias more commonly known as the Sea of Galilee. For most of us a remote lake with a special fishing hole is a comforting scene. The kind of place we might expect to see Jesus or feel his presence. The kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

An Appropriate Response To The Sermon Of Peter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 10, 2017

Repentance, baptism, the remission of sins, and the gift of the Spirit.

AN APPROPRIATE RESPONSE TO PETER’S SERMON. Acts 2:36-41. Peter’s address at Pentecost consisted in, first, an explanation of the phenomena surrounding the outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:14-21). Second, in what must be considered the first truly Christian sermon, an elucidation of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter Denies Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 4, 2022

The story of Peter’s denial presents a sober and utterly real picture of the prominent apostle and offers a deep spiritual lesson about humility and the spiritual conflict. Jesus’ look frees the memory and sends grace to the heart.

LUKE 22: 54-62 [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] PETER DENIES KNOWING JESUS After the betrayal of Judas Luke turns his attention to the arrest of Jesus and the denials of Peter. Simultaneous action is taking place in the house of the high priest with Jesus (v. 54) and in its courtyard with Peter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

Three Marks Of True Disciples (John 11:55-12:11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 22, 2022

Martha, Lazarus, and Mary each model a discipleship verb. Together, they paint a picture of a true disciple.

Two weeks ago, everything changed in the gospel of John. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, in the full sight of a large group of Judeans. And when the Judeans saw this, "many" gave their allegiance to Jesus. In an instant, they moved from being stubborn, and hard-hearted, and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:55-57, John 12:1-11

The Danger Of Growing Up In A Christian Home

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 26, 2016

Are you saved and you know or are you convinced you are and are not?

Before all the non-Christians rejoice over the title and think I am going to lambaste Christian families let me assure you that is not the case. If you are going to grow up in a family then a dedicated Christian home is the best place to be. When I was newly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Let,s Stir This Place Up

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 18, 2010

Are you listening for the trumpet to sound?

LET,S STIR THIS PLACE UP 2nd Peter 1:13Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; We have set around long enough with folded hands; with a clod defeated spirit. Its time to get stirred up And get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Up Your Anxious Days

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004

This is a devotional that i wrote for the church newsletter

Giving up Your Anxious Days 1 Peter 5:7 Devotional Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 The Greek understanding of anxiety was to have a divided mind or to have anxious interest. The concept of a divided mind is to lose focus or to attempt to focus on too many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Marriage: Build Up Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 10, 2022

Christianity is a call to be selfless. To think of others needs more highly than yourself. In Christian marriage we are called to think of our spouses needs before our own needs.

We all know how easy it is to tear down. You could spend one hour building a sandcastle. It can be destroyed with one swift kick. It is easy to see the dust in someone else’s eye and overlook the plank in your own. In this message on Christian marriage I really just want you to look at half of it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist