Sermons on Peters Failure:

But If Not

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 5, 2008

I want to begin by stating a well known fact...life is full of problems. In fact, Peter calls them fiery ordeals, which is something that I can personally relate to, as many of you can.

BUT IF NOT 1 PETER 4:12 16 DANIEL 3:16 17 Tonight I want to take a look at the topic of faith,. And I want to begin with a passage from 1 Peter 4:12-16...READ I want to begin by stating a well known fact...life is full of problems. In fact, Peter calls them fiery ordeals, which is something that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-17

Coming To Faith

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 1, 2016

Theme: Coming to Faith - Isaiah, Paul and Peter come to faith through: 1. An epiphany/encounter with the LORD 2. Acknowledging and confessing their sinfulness 3. Accepting God's purifying touch 4. Partnering with the LORD JESUS

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10; Luke 5:1-11; [1 Corinthians 15:1-11 and Acts 9:1-19] - Epiphany 5 Theme: Coming to Faith - All three individuals (Isaiah, Paul and Peter) come to faith through: 1. An epiphany/encounter with the LORD 2. Acknowledging and confessing their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Astonished By Answered Prayer! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 24, 2016

When Peter was imprisoned in Acts 12, the church in Jerusalem prayed fervently...but not in faith. The results were comical, yet God answered their prayer. This sermons examines the importance of faith in life and especially in our prayers.

Astonished by Answered Prayer! Acts Series Chuck Sligh February 24, 2016 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles please to Acts 12 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a really BAD situation? JOKE: Three guys are stranded on a desert island, which was bad enough. Then they find a magic lantern containing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Liberty-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 6, 2016

1 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-I—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: *Read the Declaration of Independence*(minus the 18 ‘Facts’—specific grievances listed—& minus 56 signers)—18 grievances...27 total[9 of which are sub-categories to “Acts of pretended ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Liberty-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 6, 2016

2 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-II—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: “It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Liberty-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 12, 2016

3 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-III—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: Car Curfew— A young man was elated when he turned eighteen in a state where curfew is 11:00 p.m. for anyone under eighteen years of age. He happily announced the news to his Dad about how he didn’t have to be in by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Liberty-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2016

4 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-IV—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: Henry Ford in his autobiography, ‘My Life & Work,’ made a statement in 1909 about Ford’s Model ‘T’—“Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants, so long as it is black.” There ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Liberty-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2016

6 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-VI—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: Forklift Economy After being laid off from three jobs in the past year, Dewey was hired to work in a warehouse. Unfortunately, one day he lost control of the forklift & drove it off the loading dock. Surveying the damage, the owner shook his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Cornelius' Vision Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 6, 2017

Luke views the visit of Peter to the House of Cornelius, with such importance that he goes into the minute details and then repeats the story in Chapter 11. Indeed, it was the most significant event that we have witnessed thus far. The future course....

By: Tom Lowe Title: Cornelius' Vision (10:1-8) Scripture (Acts 10:1-8) 1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Is A Way Of Living

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 3, 2018

Jesus predicts His death and Peter doesn't want this to happen, but Jesus' reaction is quite nasty: 'Get behind me Satan'. This seems so out of character for Jesus - so what is going on here?

THE CROSS IS A WAY OF LIVING. MT. 16: 21-27; Mark 8: 31-38 Today’s gospel reading is quite a strange story in the life of Jesus – He is quite nasty, definitely out of character. But the important thing here is to read or hear this story in the context of Peter’s human nature. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27, Mark 8:31-38, Luke 9:22-27

From Grace To Glory!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 21, 2021

'From Grace to Glory!' 1 Peter chapter 5 verses 5-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Be humble (vs 5-6). (2). Be dependent (vs 7). (3). Be alert (vs 8-9). (4). Be assured (vs 10-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • After a particularly long and bumpy the flight crew of an airplane were tired. • This were especially weary after a very difficult and rough landing. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Brethren

A Living Hope!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 10, 2021

'A Living Hope.' 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 1-12 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Have a Living Hope (vs 3). (2). We Have a Permanent Inheritance (vs 4): (3). We Have Divine Protection (vs 5): (4). We Have a Developing Faith (vs 6-7). (5). We Have an Unseen Saviour (vs 8). (6). We Have Guaranteed Deliverance (vs 9): SERMON BODY: Ill: • Countdown is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

How To Be A Good Shepherd.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 14, 2021

'How to Be a Good Shepherd' 1 Peter chapter 5 verses 1-4 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • The reason for having elders (vs 1) • The responsibility of elders (vs 2-3) • The reward of the elders (vs 4) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I like the story of the shepherd woke up one afternoon having enjoyed a deep sleep, • Realising the situation, he panicked in case somebody had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Somebody’s Watching You!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 31, 2021

'Somebody is watching you.' - 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 12-25 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The command for submission (vs 13a): (2). The motive for submission (verse 13b) (3). The extent of submission (verse 13c-14) (4). The reason for submission (verse 15) (5). The Attitude of Submission (verse 16) (6). The application of submission (vs 17) (7). The example for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Brethren

Sunday - Resurrection Day - The Day Of Joy And Amazement Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 18, 2022

After the dark and depressing days of crucifixion Friday and silent Saturday, came resurrection Sunday. The tomb was empty and Jesus appeared to Mary, Peter, two disciples, and to all the apostles. And they were all filled with joy and amazement.

A. Allow me to begin this morning with an illustration from Max Anders’ book, Basics of Christianity. 1. Max Anders wrote: Two hundred miles northeast of Los Angeles is a baked-out gorge called Death Valley; the lowest place in the United States at 276 feet below sea level. a. It is also the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ