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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Everyone Has Needs

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 5, 2012
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     | 6,172 views

    The story of Peter, Peter's mother-in-law and the crown in this passage from Mark describe three different perspectives, but different needs as well. We all have needs and our greatest need is a savior.

    Introduction The author Stephen W. Sorenson wrote in Discipleship Journal: For two years, because of severe tendinitis in both wrists, I could not pick up my young daughter, carry a log, or even open a twist-off pop bottle. To make matters worse, my wife and I, with help from family and friends, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Who Is Your Savior? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 4, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,228 views

    It might be hard to believe, but you and I could share our Jesus just like Peter did on the day of Pentecost. But what did Peter do that we can do to share our faith?

    OPEN: Back in the days of the California gold rush, there were 3 prospectors who found a rich vein of gold back in the hills. They realized this was a great discovery and they decided, “We’ve a good thing going here - as long as no one else finds out about it.” So they made a vow to each other keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing The Will Of God When Your Faith Is Under Fire - Part 2

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 19, 2020
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    Last time we took our message from the epistle of 1st Peter where Peter encourages his readers how to respond as they lived in a world that hated them because it hated their Savior.

    1 Pet 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 1 Pet 4:8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins." 1 Pet 4:9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 1 Pet 4:10 As each ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • DAWN DURYEA avatar

    The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 4, 2024
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    In today’s Gospel reading, Peter responds to Jesus’ announcement that the Messiah will have to suffer and die by denying the cross. Peter is in essence denying the truth of this teaching – that the Messiah must suffer and by extension, his disciples.

    Last week we heard about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness right after his Baptism. That’s the way it feels sometimes – you just make a decision and then things happen that immediately bring your decision into question. This wilderness, of course, is metaphorical and now we find ourselves in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Conflicts, Confessions, And The Cost Of Discipleship, Part 2 (Matthew 16:13-28)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 29, 2025
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    This is the chapter where Peter proclaims that Jesus Christ is the Promised Messiah and Son of God. This confession of faith is the catalyst that gave birth to the church, with Jesus being the Chief Cornerstone (1Peter 2:6-8).

    Jesus and His disciples entered the region of Caesarea Philippi, located 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee. This was the territory where Philip, the brother of Herod Antipas, ruled as Tetrarch. It was here that the Lord asked the disciples, “Who do men say that I the Son of Man, am?” He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow Through Suffering Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,795 views

    Peter tells us there is no need to fear suffering for it is the path to blessing. It’s was that way for Jesus and He has appointed this the path for every believer.

    Zeus ordered the creation of a new goddess because of his sheer boredom. According to In Greek mythology, Zeus had run out of other goddess to seduce, so he had Pandora created. Pandora was given a mysterious box and was told that whatever she did, she was not to open this box. She resisted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Problematic Faith

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 5, 2024
     | 1,283 views

    Peter's faith is representative of many of us who have had an up and down faith journey.

    A Problematic Faith Luke 22:31-34 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Do It!

    Contributed by Nicholas Connolly on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,116 views

    The obedience of Jonah, Peter, James and John is a model for our own obedience to the Lord

    “Just do it! Just do it”! So goes the Nike sneaker company. Speaking of sneakers and being sneaky, that company wants one thing: “Just do it” -buy their shoes. They take a phrase that usually goes with giving into temptation. When you are on a diet and faced with a lovely array of deserts such ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Improving Your Serve Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 20, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,069 views

    Peter gives us some things that will help us to be better servants of Jesus

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • What is the goal of a lot of the things we read in the Bible? Why did God leave us the Bible? • Why is Peter trying to encourage his readers to stay strong? Why in the midst of persecution is Peter not telling his readers to go hide in the mountain? • We are given the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Morrison avatar

    Drop Everything

    Contributed by Tim Morrison on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,964 views

    This is a monologue portraying Simon Peter and his decision to "drop everything" and follow Jesus.

    What would cause you to drop everything and do something completely different? While in seminary there were several times where when I was studying my friends would try to pull me away from those studies to do far more important things, or so they said. These things included going to IHOP at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Easter – The Power To Become Who You Want To Be

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,269 views

    The same resurrection power that enabled Peter to be the man he wanted to be is available to us.

    Many of you are probably familiar with a so-called documentary titled “the Lost Tomb of Jesus” which aired on the Discovery Channel in early March. This film was produced by James Cameron, the director of the movie “Titanic” and Simcha Jacobovici, a controversial producer and director of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    If You've Been With Jesus

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 91 ratings
     | 23,983 views

    It was obvious that Peter, and John had been with Jesus. What indications are there that we have ?

    If You’ve Been With Jesus Acts 4:1-13 This morning I want us to examine a statement which is made in V 13 concerning Peter, and John. ......."they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Powell avatar

    Narnia: Who Is Alsan? Series

    Contributed by Chris Powell on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,040 views

    This focuses on the confession of Aslan in the chronicles of Narnia, and the confession of Christ by Peter in the book of Luke.

    Who Is Aslan? Luke 9.18-20, 23 I. Introduction [begin with a dramatic reading of excerpt from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Chapter 7, “A Day With the Beavers”.] “Who is Aslan?” asked Susan. “Aslan?” said Mr. Beaver. “Why don’t you know? He’s the King. He is the Lord of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Beginning To Sink

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,951 views

    This sermon explores what happened to Peter once he stepped out of the boat.

    Matthew 14:22-32 -- "And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away." "And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Encouragement For Those Who Suffer

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 27, 2008
     | 2,608 views

    The apostle Peter gives us encouragement to help us when we suffer.

    ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER Text: 1 Peter 1:13 – 16 Introduction: • 64 AD Rome burns under Nero; Nero blames Christians • Christians around world still suffer • US suffering: verbal, emotional, or physical abuse; inciting to lose temper or to sin; hindering your service for God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist