Sermons on Peter In Prison:

The Denial Of Peter

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 27, 2020

Today we are going to look at a portion of the life of Peter, one of the disciples or followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. We will look at an event in his life that he would most surely include in his "hall of shame.”...

Most national sports leagues have a Hall of Fame where players with notable careers are inducted. There is even a Rock and Roll and Country Music Hall of Fame. However, most Christians have what is called a “Hall of Shame.” Inducted in the Christian’s Hall of Shame are those things you would ...read more

Scripture: John 13:36-38, Mark 14:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Peter Principles Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 9, 2022

This sermon focuses on the rise, fall, and restoration of Peter, and three key principles we can glean from it.

How many of you have heard about or read the book “The Peter Principle”? The basic premise is quite simple. It is the idea that in a work place environment, given enough time and enough promotions, people will rise to their level of incompetency. Basically, they will get to a place where their ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Peter The Great Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

Peter the Great

Acts 9:32 - 35 Peter the Great Peter's Travels - The Chase - The Range of His Travels - 32 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, John Wesley - The Scale - "I look upon all the world as my parish; The Scope - thus far I mean, that, in whatever part of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-35

Denomination: Holiness

Peter And The Israelites PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the prophetic fulfillment in our actions, the plea for forgiveness, and the promise of redemption in Acts 3:12-19.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Today, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, a fresh revelation from the Word of God. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and our minds are ready to receive what the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-19

Topics: Forgiveness

God’s Got Your Six Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 7, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 21: 31 --22: 29

Acts 21: 31 --22: 29 God’s Got Your Six 31 Now as they were seeking to kill him, news came to the commander of the garrison that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. 32 He immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them. And when they saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Caged Spirit Series

Contributed by Freedom Obanijesu on May 31, 2020

What are these “spirits in prison”? Many people reading the word “spirits” in this passage translate it in their minds to dead people who supposedly live now (as spirits) in a prison.

1 Peter 3:19 : The spirits in prison Some time ago, I got a question from a friend of mine concerning the passage of I Peter 3:19. Let’s read this passage together with verses 18 and 20: I Peter 3:18-20 “For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-20, Hebrews 1:13-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Delivered! How We Can Experience Miracles In Our Lives. Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 8, 2009

As Peter was delivered from prison, we can experience miracles ourselves.

Delivered! How we can experience miracles in our lives. February 8, 2009 Do you need a miracle? Have you experienced a miracle…lately? Review: God of suffering: Thriving in Adversity. Acts 11 Text Acts 12:1-24: From bad to worse… We can experience miracles of deliverance… I. By ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Did For You! Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 20, 2008

The three questions that arise from this passage are, Where did Christ go? To whom did Christ go? and What does Christ proclaim to them?

A Study of the Book of 1st Peter Finding Hope In Our Lives Sermon # 10 “What Jesus Did For You” 1 Peter 3:18-22 Most of the Bible is easy to understand. But as you preach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Prison Break: And The Chains Fell Off Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

The Lord rescues and delivers those who put their trust in Him.

Prison Break “And the Chains Fell Off” Acts 12:1-17 …and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists (7). Intro: This was the ultimate prison break. How does a person escape while chained to two guards, being watched by several more guards, and being locked behind doors and a secure gate? It was virtually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peter’s Struggle: Overcoming The Wall Of Prejudice

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 19, 2022

It was essential for Peter to admit (And us), when prejudice is in operation. Our prejudices and biases always collide with God's grace. God has no favorites; we are all equal in his sight. He welcomes whosoever!

Sermon Peter’s Struggle: Overcoming The Wall of Prejudice Scripture Reading: Acts 10: 1-23 “1 In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. 2 He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23, John 3:16, Revelation 5:9

Denomination: Methodist

A Pit,a Prison,a Palace Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 3, 2014

Many people are viewing the palace of life, forgetting the route. Anyone who wants to be great may see part of Joseph's experience. But at the end, the word of God must surely come to pass.

We see the journey of life by the experience of a young man, Joseph. He was a dreamer who re- write his family history and the whole covenant nation of Israel. Many people are viewing the palace of life, forgetting the route. Anyone who wants to be great may see part of Joseph's experience. But at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:23-24

Denomination: Anglican

Inmates Converted To Christ

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 21, 2018

This touches on the inmates that convert to Christ while incarcerated and, often times, the hypocritical criticisms directed towards them.

One thing you may find to be true is that a lot of people in the church are hypocrites. They sit in the pews and are spoon fed the gospel but their minds and activities are not open to what their ears hear. Often, if you don't look like them, talk like them or even dress like them they throw up ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

John Is In Prison: Do You Believe?

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

Mark 1:14-15 "Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

Mark 1:14-15 "Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel." (KJV) I have come this morning to bring you news that has eternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Will Be Called Peter Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 22, 2018

This sermon begins a series on the life of Peter. This sermon gives a brief background and looks at Peter's first encounter with Jesus when Jesus gives him a new name.

Introduction: A. We begin today’s sermon and sermon series with a poem written by Myra Brooks Welch in 1921. 1. I was first introduced to this poem by Avon Malone, a professor at Harding University, and preacher at the Highway Church of Christ, where I worked part-time as a youth minister while I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter's Perplexing Passage

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 5, 2007

A couple possible interpretations of one of the Bible’s most perplexing passages and some valuable lessons we learn from it.

Peter’s Perplexing Passage I P. 3:18-20 INTRO.: There are many difficult passages in the Bible. In fact, Peter says Paul wrote some things hard to understand II P. 3:15, 16. This could also be said of some of Peter’s writings. Especially this passage, regarded by some as the most difficult to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ