Sermons on Peter Failed:

Come And See Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 7, 2006

This is about Jesus’ call to His first disciples - Peter, Andrew, Philip, and Nathanael. It’s about Jesus calling us to come and see what He sees.

John 1:35-51 – Come and See Let’s read our passage tonight. I’ve been told about a grand convention of lawyers, held in a huge stadium. The host of the show in the stadium says "We are all here today to prove to the world that lawyers are not stupid. Can I have a volunteer?" One lawyer ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Trip Of A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Lord’s Prayer week 2 1 Peter 2:4-12 along with Matthew’s account form the basis for our look into God’s Kingdom

Recently I ran across an unlikely group of folks. Kennan and Cai; Elizabeth and Molly; Nicholas and Chris, and Richard all of whom have gone on their trip of a lifetime. Cai is a Chinese adoptee who will return to her birth land with her parents and brother. Elizabeth will show her 13-year-old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus In Real Time Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 1, 2021

Jesus is not an idea or concept, but a man Peter knew, the Son of God through the Spirit, and the Messiah. Through Jesus, we are adopted as children of God, and filled with the Spirit as Jesus was.

JESUS IN REAL TIME—Mark 1:1-13 Who is Jesus? The name “Jesus” evokes mental images about God, religion, ethics, or personal faith. Some of those images might be warm and fuzzy, while some might be dark and dreary. Some might be reflections of personal ideals and biases—a Jesus who supports the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13, Romans 8:14-17, John 3:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Slaves

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 20, 2022

When you look at lives of the apostles Paul, Peter, James and John, what did hey have in common with Jesus? This message looks at what it takes to be like Jesus.

Good evening everyone. You are the blessed of the Lord. I really enjoyed that quiet time. I really enjoyed that quiet time. As I was thinking about the message, I started to think about some of the truths — T-R-U-T-H-S — in scripture that have been destroyed by many in the Church. They have taken ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-18, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Matthew 27:6-9, 1 Peter 1:18-20, Philippians 2:1-8, John 5:19, John 5:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Husband And Wife Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 31, 2022

The submission to authority can be totally consistent with equality in importance, dignity, and honor. Peter carefully observed that wives are called to submit to their own husbands and not to all men in a general sense.

Husband and Wife - 1 Peter 3:1-7 Introduction: “The Lord is good and his love endures forever. “ I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 1. Lasting Purity (1 Peter 3:1-2) Joke: A husband and wife were dining at a restaurant. When their food arrived, the husband said: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Calling Of A Tax Collector Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 29, 2018

During the first year of Jesus’ ministry, and while He was in Galilee, and shortly after the calling of Peter, James and John, Jesus’ invitated a tax collector by the name of Matthew to be a disciple.

The Calling of a Tax Collector Luke 5:27-5:32 Introduction Today, we are going to look at Jesus’ invitation to a tax collector by the name of Matthew to be a disciple. This event takes place during the first year of Jesus’ ministry, and while He was in Galilee, and shortly after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing More Of God’s Provision And Guidance In My Life Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2020

This is a memorable story of God's provision and guidance for Peter and John. How can we see more of God's provision and guidance in our lives?

SEEING GOD GUIDE AND DIRECT: Why don’t we see God’s daily provision and guidance much today? - Luke 22:7-13. - We say that we believe in God and that is still working in the world today, but we don’t see as much of His provision and guidance as we would like. - How can we see more? - This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 2, 2017

Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom. In similar fashion, Jesus grants me the joy of sharing the Gospel as He desires, guides and allows. You have the same opportunity.

What exactly do you believe about Jesus? In my seminary days, our first semester in Systematic Theology dealt with that question. Our professor described Jesus as “the proleptic, salvific, hidden appearance of the eschatological kingdom of God”. Did you get that? Take notes; there might be a test ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Other

Setting Our Minds

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 27, 2021

Peter has good intentions, but they are not in agreement with God's ultimate plan. We must covenant to deny ourselves and align ourselves to God's will and ways.

WE MAY HAVE HEARD THIS FAMILIAR SAYING: “THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.” AN INTENTION IS SIMPLY A PLAN OR GOAL WE HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH. IRONICALLY, INTENTIONS DON’T ACHIEVE ANYTHING. THEY ARE MERELY IDEAS AND DREAMS OF SPECIFIC THINGS THAT WE’D LIKE TO SEE DONE IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38, Joshua 24:15, Romans 12:2, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Peter 5:6, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:8, Revelation 3:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Mountain Top Experience Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 25, 2020

Why did Jesus lead Peter, James and John up on the Mountain? And why would God make it so they could see Moses and Elijah speaking with Christ that day?

The story in our text today is recorded in Matthew, Mark and Luke and I believe it’s the source of the phrase “A Mountain Top Experience. So, over the past week I went searching for stories and quotes about Mountain top experiences, and I stumbled on this comment: “The Outing Club is hosting world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Topless Jars.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 3, 2024

he NT tells it like it was. This was a group not likely to succeed. It is most likely they would- not have been chosen by a board for Jesus, but they were chosen by Jesus. (Peter M.)

Topless Jars. 2 Corinthians 4:7AMP Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish, unkept, with bad behavior, plus he was uncultured, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7, Jeremiah 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Heals Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 3, 2025

WE BELIEVE that the work of Christ on the Cross provides healing of the human body (Isaiah 53:4–5; James 5:14–16; 1 Peter 2:24).

INTRODUCTION Larry Miley grew up in the northeast corner of the Ivory Coast, where his father was a missionary physician. When he was 14, he was laid low by a bout of malaria, and his father gave him an injection. All seemed well at first, and Dr. Miley returned to his hospital, not knowing the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5, James 5:14-16, John 9:1-7, Exodus 15:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Conflicts, Confession, And The Cost Of Discipleship, Part 1 ( Matthew 16:1-12)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 21, 2025

In this chapter, the Lord Jesus will yet again confront the Pharisees and Sadducees for their religious hypocrisy and Peter will confess that Jesus is the Son of God, which is the rock upon which the church will be built.

After feeding the 4,000 residents of the Decapolis, Jesus and His disciples traveled to the region of Magdala near the city of Caesarea Philippi. It is here where the Pharisees and Sadducees came together for the specific purpose of bringing down Jesus. Their mutual contempt for Him had woven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-28, Mark 8:27-30, Luke 9:18-21, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Be Sure That Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 2, 2022

Because: 1. People are still willing to receive the Lord (vs. 13-17). 2. Jesus is the rock of our salvation (vs. 18). 3. Jesus gives the resources we need (vs. 19). 4. Christians are still living up to their responsibilities (vs. 19). 5. Our Redeemer lives! (vs. 20-21).

We Can Be Sure that Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:13-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 2, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. This chapter began with Christ-rejecting Pharisees and Sadducees trying to trap Jesus by asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

God, Are You Punishing Me?

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

There are certain degrees of grace that are never produced in a believer until he is severely tempted. Satan is sent into the kitchen to act as God’s dishwasher. Sometimes it is Satan’s special scouring that makes God’s finest china

2020 has been a roller coaster ride, hasn’t it? Almost everyone thinks our world is in chaos in 2020. It’s as if our world is a snow-globe shaking up and down. During this pandemic, we have seen empty streets, empty shelves in supermarkets, empty stadiums, and empty churches. These are unsettling ...read more

Denomination: Baptist