Sermons on Peter Failed:

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

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

Snapshots Of St. Peter Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 24, 2009

This sermon looks at Simon Peter, an important and deeply flawed leader in the early church.

Saints and Sinners: St. Peter – Sermon for CATM – May 24, 2009 Last week for our Quiet Service Pastor Ronda took us through the internal dialogue of an important woman in the Bible who we know as the Samaritan Woman or the Woman at the Well. That message was an introduction to a short series ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inspiring Intentions Incurred Ineffectiveness Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 23, 2007

There was no one who was more outspoken for his Master than Peter. He was the one whom everyone could count on to stand for Jesus and define his faith in the one from Nazareth. After all, Peter was the "Rock." He was up front, a get in your face type.

MARK 14:66-72 INSPIRING INTENTIONS INCURRED INEFFECTIVENESS I. INIMICAL: A. Impulsiveness. B. Inexplicable. C. Impasse. II. IMPEDIMENTS: A. Immaturity. B. Isolation. C. Idle. III. INDICATIVE: A. Impertinence. B. Impatience. C. Improvements. The last days of our Lord, in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Methodist

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

Simon (Or Is It Peter?)

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 11, 2009

The restoration of Peter, and what it means to follow Jesus.

“Simon, son of John”. Simon? That was his old name. That was the name that he was given by his parents, the name that he had gone by right up until the Lord had changed his name to ‘Peter’ – the Rock. He had certainly not lived up to this new name. That night he had let him down very badly. That ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

Peter's Fishing Expedition

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jan 30, 2003

God placed a calling upon Peter’s life that never left him---even when he tried to leave the calling.

INTRODUCTION: Before the Lord Jesus had called Simon Peter to be a disciple he was a successful fisherman. Now, after the events recorded in chapters 18, 19 and 20, he returns to his first love. Some Bible scholars have suggested that he did this as a result of discouragement and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

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

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

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

Overview Of 1 Peter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon encourages perseverance in faith and purity, reminding us of our chosen status and the promise of a Heavenly inheritance despite worldly adversities.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we find solace, strength, and spiritual sustenance. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in his infinite wisdom and boundless love, has led us to this moment, to this place, to this very message. Today, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Topics: Overview, 1 Peter

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

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

The Faithful Friend For The Fallen

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 25, 2013

This is look at how Peter was restored to do the work of God after he had denied the Lord. We see Peter's Failure, Peter's Foolishness, Peter's Friend, and Peter's Future.

The Faithful Friend for the Fallen John 21:18-24 18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-24

Denomination: Baptist