Sermons on Peters Defense:

Ready For Anything (Part 4: Going On The Offensive) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 9, 2024

This exposition from Ephesians 6:10-18 deals with the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit. The prayer called for in verse 18 is part of the teaching concerning spiritual warfare. While a good defense is necessary, Christians must go on the offensive and fulfill the Great Commission.

Intro We are dealing with spiritual warfare using Ephesians 6:10-18 as our text. Every Christian needs to know how to do spiritual warfare because every Christian is a soldier. Like it or not, you are in a fight with the devil. His intentions toward you are not good. He hates you because he hates ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Timothy 2:3, Proverbs 3:1-8, 2 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 10:1-38, Psalm 140:7, Hebrews 4:12, Luke 4:1-10, Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 13:1-8, Romans 8:1-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Troubling Truth Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 31, 2005

Walking according to the truth of the Gospel can be inconvenient and uncomfortable at times. It can happen to the best of us, just ask Peter.

Follow me in this extended reading from Galatians: Galatians 1:11 For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 13 For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Refreshing.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2022

Peter preaches this message to his fellow Jews, admonishing them to repent. Turn away from idols, and unbelief—turn to Jesus.

Refreshing. Acts 3:19TPT Peter preaches this message to his fellow Jews, admonishing them to repent. Turn away from idols, and unbelief—turn to Jesus. This cleansing, this refreshing, would give every believer a new perspective on life. Because of the Holy Spirit, these believers would carry the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Acts 16:16-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 48: Preach Apologetics Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 7, 2018

Basic elements of preaching to defend the Christian faith

Lesson Goal Introduce some basic elements of preaching apologetically. Lesson Intro In Philippians 1:7, 17 Paul defended the Christian faith. Defending the Christian faith has a long history. Those who have a particular gift in this area have served the church well throughout Christian history. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Great About It? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Peter reminds a suffering Church what’s so special about their "living hope."

What’s So Great About It? Text: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Introduction Illustration: Farmer who was so fed up with His farm he wanted to sell it, but when he listed all the features of it with the realtor he realized he had all that he wanted Peter writes this letter to a church in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pay Close Attention To "It"

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 8, 2002

How Peter encourages us to listen to the Word of the Prophets very carefully - referring to the Transfiguration.

February 10, 2002 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Salvations Top Ten Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Mar 30, 2005

This sermon looks at ten aspects of Salvation that are revealed in Peters message to Cornelius and his household.

Salvation is… 1. For everyone v. 34-35 – God shows no partiality but will accept all who turn to Him. 2. From God v. 36 – God is the one who initiated this reconciliation between Himself and mankind. We could do nothing to change our fate. 3. Through Jesus v. 36 – Jesus is the Lamb which God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Way Vs God's Way

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 22, 2005

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Jesus rebuke of Peter

15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Matthew 16:21-28 "Man’s Way vs God’s Way" 21 ¶ From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

How We See Christ

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

Can you really proclaim as did Peter that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God?

EVERYONE HAS AT LEAST HEARD THE SAYING THAT AN OPTIMIST DELIGHTFULLY SEES THE GLASS AS HALF-FULL WHILE THE PESSIMIST CAN ONLY BEAR TO SEE THE GLASS AS HALF-EMPTY. IT IS ALL DETERMINED BY HOW YOU CHOOSE TO LOOK AT THE GLASS. THE SAME IS TRUE IN REGARDS TO THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST. DEPENDING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:28-35

Denomination: Free Methodist

Factors Affecting Marriage Relationships

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "Factors" affecting marriage relationships.

In our text today, Peter gave some essential "factors" affecting marriage relationships. I. FOR THE WIVES In the first six verses of 1 Peter Chapter 3, the Apostle hands wives four "factors" affecting marrige relationships. A. Actions (vs.1-2) The tendency for many is to read this and say, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Think You Are?

Contributed by W F on Oct 5, 2004

Peter shows us that because of Christ we are all acceptable, capable, valuable and forgivable.

"Who do you think you are?" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Sometimes I wonder if God is experiencing an identity crisis. (Illustrate from Morgan Freemans line in the movie “Deep Impact” – “Pray to god, whom ever that may be for you.” Morgan Freeman’s god suffered from an identity crisis. I wonder if you suffer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: *other

What Are We Standing For? Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 16, 2008

Like Peter and John, we can stand up for what is right in the face of adversity.

What are we standing for? Sunday September 14, 2008 Acts 4:1-22 Do you remember your honeymoon? Finish this statement: You know the honeymoon is over when… Explanation of Text: • The “honeymoon” for the church is coming to an end... • Everyone is not happy when God shows up. • Peter and John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Through Your Fears

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Feb 4, 2008

Principles of growing through our fears from the life of Peter and his walking on the water.

Growing Through Your Fears Matthew 14:26-33 I’ve come to believe that procrastination and fear are married emotions. A lot of fear is actually hidden. You can hide fear in procrastination. It may look something like this: “I don’t really want to talk to this person, confront this person, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:26-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Connecting The The Invisible

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 5, 2005

How does one connect to the Invisible God? Peter tells us how, in this sermon.

2 Peter 1:16-19 CONNECTING TO THE INVISIBLE Last Sunday, the big thing in the news was that the people of Iraq voted. What gave them the confidence to vote? Up until that day, they were told by some of their fellow countrymen that if they voted, they would be blown up. They were being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember The Light

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 6, 2006

St. Peter calls Christians to remember the basic principles of faith. Four remembraces are explored.

Be Reminded of the Light to Guide the Journey This past spring I went on a camping trip with my youngest son to an underground lake called the Lost Sea in Sweetwater, TN. The Lost Sea is the largest underground lake in the Western Hemisphere and is connected to a series of underground caverns ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10-19

Denomination: Orthodox