Sermons on Peter Failed:

Saved To Serve

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

Jesus help us to answer the question, "Why am I here?" as He restores Peter.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Saved to Serve” John 21:15-25 Introduction: Several years ago I taught a drama class for a home school group. One of the things I taught them is the actor always needed to know his motivation in a scene. In other words, “Why am I doing what I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Servant Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

Peter's example in this text reveals to us some qualities of who a servant is and what a servant does.

* Concept of serving others and God is woven throughout Scripture * Why serving others/God is important: - It's commanded (Gal. 5:13) - Service to God is linked to worship (Matt. 4:10) - When we serve others, we are actually serving God (Matt. 25:40) - When we serve others, we follow Jesus' example ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Cut To The Heart

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Apr 3, 2008

When Peter said these words. It cut to the hearts of those who heard. Will they cut to yours too?

Cut to the Heart Have you ever talked to someone who just wasn’t listening. You feel as though you are talking to a wall, unmoved and uncaring. Or even worse have you been heard and then ignored. Parents, how many times have we warned our children, not to do something or they will get hurt. No ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

Ang Diablo Ay Gumagala Na Humahanap Ng Masisila

Contributed by Marvin Salazar on Aug 19, 2014

Ang diablo ay gumagala na humahanap ng masisila (1 Peter 5:8)

Leon, kung mayroong panahon o oras na madidining natin ang ungol ng leon na ito. Ito po ay sa panahon natin ngayon. Kahit saan kayo tumingin, kahit ano basahin mo o kung ano man ang mga katayuhan natin sa buhay, ang ungol ng leon ay malakas at mapanghikayat sa puso ng tao. Kahit sa mga hinirang ng ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Church Of God

When We're Embarrassed Of Jesus

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 27, 2013

A look at Peter denying three times and at five examples of times when we are embarrassed of Jesus.

EVERYONE LOVES JESUS IN CHURCH: Whether I’m embarrassed of Jesus often changes with a spike in the cost. - Mark 14: 27-31, 50, 67-68. - It’s easy to love Jesus when there’s no cost involved. It’s easy to love Him when there’s no pressure. - As the costs increase, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Of Freedom

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 4, 2016

Only God can give us the gift of freedom 1 Peter 1:17-21

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21 BACKGROUND: A. We can define freedom in many ways. 1. A phrase like "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" covers a wide range of ideas. 2. "I want to do what I want, whenever" often begins at the age of 2 years, and extends well into adulthood. 3. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Approved By God Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 24, 2014

Peter's Pentecost sermon explains the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God in Christ's Life, Death, and resurrection

“Jesus: Approved by God” Acts 2:22-24 We have been looking at the day of Pentecost, the day that THE CHURCH was baptized with the Holy Spirit and placed into union with one another and with Christ. They were filled with the Holy Spirit and became a powerful force for the spreading of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Halloween

Contributed by Derek Whitacre on Oct 23, 2022

I PETER 3:15 ... AND BE READY always to give an answer to every man who asketh...

HALLOWEEN EPH. 5 By Pastor Derek Whitacre 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready always to give an answer to every man who asketh you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. I. AVOID THAT WHICH IS SINFUL, Is Halloween sinful? Some obviously yes, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Trust In Jesus Through Hell And Back

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 11, 2023

Peter shows how Jesus descended into hell and what it means for us as baptized children of God.

5.14.23 1 Peter 3:18–22 (EHV) 18 He was put to death in flesh but was made alive in spirit, 19 in which he also went and made an announcement to the spirits in prison. 20 These spirits disobeyed long ago, when God’s patience was waiting in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Whatever It Takes, I Must Get To Jesus

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jul 7, 2024

Looking at Peter walking on the water in a different light, we see his determination to get to Christ.

Whatever It Takes, I Must Get to Jesus Mt. 14:24-29 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel For Today Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 18, 2024

Acts 2:14-41 shows us that the gospel that Peter preached is still the gospel for today.

Introduction First sermons are either memorable or forgettable. My first sermon was forgettable. My pastor in Cape Town knew that I was headed to seminary to prepare for pastoral ministry. He also knew that there was a little church in beautiful Llandudno Bay that needed a preacher for an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beauty Of Submission Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 22, 2025

1 Peter 3:5 offers a powerful and counter-cultural message about the beauty of submission.

In 1 Peter 3:5, the apostle Peter writes, "For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves. They submitted themselves to their own husbands." This verse provides valuable insights into the biblical concept of submission and its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:5

Go! And Live In The Hope Of Christ! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025

1 Peter 1:3, is a verse that overflows with the hope and assurance we have in Jesus Christ.

Go! And Live in the Hope of Christ! Introduction: Today, we gather to reflect on the powerful words of 1 Peter 1:3, a verse that overflows with the hope and assurance we have in Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:3 (NLT): "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3, Matthew 5:17, Titus 3:5, Romans 6:4, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 1 Corinthians 15:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Right Conduct: Avoiding Evil Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 18, 2025

Peter equips us to avoid evil by having a testimony that is one of actions and words in the church and in the community.

You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 Peter 3:8-17 “Right Conduct: Avoiding Evil” (written for sermon central to fill a gap in the series)) There was a wife who was struggling with her relationship with her husband, so she went to visit a marriage counsellor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want To Do With Your Life?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 12, 2023

Peter encourages us to live in hope and joy as we wait for the goal of our faith, the salvation of our souls.

4.16.23 1 Peter 1:3–9 (EHV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 into an inheritance that is undying, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. 5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran