Sermons on Peters Teaching:

Do You Truly Love Me?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

The Lord helped Peter to full restoration, and gave a fresh challenge.

DO YOU TRULY LOVE ME? John 21:15 – 19 NIV. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16 Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When A Believer Fails Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Mar 13, 2006

A grace-filled sermon about Peter. We all mess up, even though we shouldn’t, and don’t have to, but we do. There’s still hope for us anyway.

Luke 22:31-34; 54-62 – When a Believer Fails Today, as we continue to look at The Life of Jesus, we are looking at a familiar story from Scripture. We are going to look at Peter, in particular, his failure. But what it really a failure of faith? What was it? And are we likely to go through it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Obvious?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 15, 2006

When you’ve been spending time with Jesus, it is obvious to all who come in contact with you.

Background  Jesus had resurrected and ascended  The Holy Spirit had come  Peter had preached boldly and many had responded to the message of Christ  Peter and John had healed a lame man and then proclaimed the message of Jesus Acts 4:5-7 (NLT) The next day the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get On Your Feet

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 28, 2005

A Look at the healing of the lame man at the gate called Beautiful

It was a day, just a day like any other day. His brothers had gotten him out of bed and gotten him dressed. And on their way to work they carried him to his usually spot at the tem-ple gate. It was just a day, the sky wasn’t any bluer, the birds didn’t sing any louder, the sun didn’t shine any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith On Trial

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 30, 2010

Our faith will be tested. The question is can we stand up to the test?

Text: Acts 5:27-32 Title: Faith on Trial Introduction: (play Perry Mason track) Raymond Burr (the eponymous attorney Perry Mason), Barbara Hale (Perry’s very capable private and proper secretary Della Street), William Hopper (Perry’s detective of choice Paul Drake), Connie Cezon ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Whats My Line Series

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007

This sermon centers around the declaration of Peter that Jesus was the Christ.

PART 2 WHAT’S MY LINE TEXT: MATTHEW 16.13-18 INTRODUCTION: I recall watching reruns of an old games show that was a hit during the 50’s and 60’s. The show was called “What’s my line?” In this game the panel would try to guess the occupation of a contestant by asking yes and no questions. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

University Of Trials Series

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007

Peter had some trials to prepare him for his future ministry in the church.

PART 3 THE UNIVERSITY OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATION TEXT: MATTHEW 16.21-23 INTRODUCTION: We continue to study the life of Peter. Remember that Jesus had called, and Peter left all behind in order to become a follower. You will also recall where just prior to our text, Jesus gives out the mission ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Not On My Team Series

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007

Would you want Peter on your team, he denied even knowing you, but Jesus used him.

PART 4 DON’T WANT HIM ON MY TEAM! TEXT: MATTHEW 26.58, 75 INTRODUCTION: This sermon will bring an end to our series on the calling and preparation of Peter as given to us in the Gospels. We have watched Peter as he progresses from his call at the Sea of Galilee, and the immediate departure from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:58

Denomination: Church Of God

Holiness In Trials Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Having holiness during trials

Facing Your Trials in Hope - 1 Peter 1b June 22, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1. We want to review briefly what we looked at three weeks ago. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having A Witness Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Lessons from 1 Peter about our witness

Living a Witness - 1 Peter 2b July 13, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2. We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Humbly Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Having humility

Living Humbly - 1 Peter 2b July 13, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2. We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. He starts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Distracted Christian

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 11, 2017

Distraction prohibits us from learning to know God better. Reach for Jesus when the waves engross you.

Baseball fans all know the late Yogi Berra (; the legendary catcher for the New York Yankees in the 50’s. He had an amazing career at the plate, offensively and defensively. Some consider him the greatest catcher in the history of baseball; his lifetime batting average of .285 and great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

Feed My Sheep Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

THIS IS THE LAST IN A SERIES OF MESSAGES FOLLOWING JESUS JOURNEY TO THE CROSS. IT EXAMINES PETER'S REINSTATEMENT, AND FORCES US TO LOOK AT DIFFERENT WAYS WE HAVE DENIED THE LORD

FEED MY SHEEP JOHN 21:15-25 APRIL 28, 2019 LOUISA FLETCHER WROTE: I WISH THAT THERE WERE SOME WONDERFUL PLACE CALLED THE LAND OF BEGINNING AGAIN. WHERE ALL OUR MISTAKES AND ALL OUR HEARTACHES AND ALL OUR POOR SELFISH GRIEF COULD BE DROPPED LIKE A SHABBY OLD COAT AT THE DOOR AND NEVER PUT ON ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 28, 2020

Maranatha! (Our Lord has come!); Peter's first sermon

Pentecost is the fiftieth day after the Passover, counting from the second day of the Feast. This was written roughly 30-65 A.D. The argument Works, wonders and signs Christ died and rose Christ ascended (v. 2-36) The appeal (v.37-40) The result (v.41) The community of hope in a world of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Final Post Resurrection Appearance In John's Gospel Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 24, 2020

Peter had failed Jesus by denying him 3 times and Jesus forgives him by allowing him to negate each of the three denials. We will fail but when we come to Jesus he will restore us

Jn 21:1-19 Introduction As I mentioned last Sunday and also on Easter Sunday, John records only four of the Post Resurrection appearances of Jesus. I think his reason for doing so is that the aim of his book is to awaken faith – and not to be - JUST another historical record of the times of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Anglican