Sermons on Peter The Fisherman:

Introduction To 1 Peter Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

A general introduction to the book of First Peter

August 29, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1-9 “Introduction to 1 Peter & the Greeting” Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen according to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

Peter Apostle Picked Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is somewhat of a lymeric about Peter and Johns encouter with the lame man at the Beautiful gate.

Peter Apostle Picked – The Providence of God: Acts 3:1-10 Peter Apostle Picked six particular things. 1. A particular place – the temple 2. A particular point in time – the hour of prayer 3. A particular person to be reached – the paralyzed man 4. A particular path to take – the one through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Final Remarks Of Peter Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 16, 2005

Peter concludes his second letter by encouraging believers to trust God for the return of Christ and to live accordingly

2 PETER 3 Here we are this morning at the end of our journey through 2 Peter. We are at the end and yet when we read this passage we find we are back where we started from – Peter reminding his readers of the basics. VERSES 1-2: HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN ANYTHING? Did your mum or dad ever climb into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What About Peter? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 9, 2006

This is a controversial but hopefully delicate sermon about Jesus’ appearance to Peter, and about how some things just aren’t our business to know.

1 Corinthians 15:1-8 – What About Peter? Tonight we are going to start off by reading our scripture, a very early creed of the church. It was like an Apostle’s Creed, a few brief but clear lines of doctrine about what the early believers actually believed. Let’s read 1 Corinthians 15:1-8. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

Peter's Prejudices Purged Series

Contributed by Matthew Street on Oct 13, 2006

God challenges Peter’s prejudices in three ways firstly i. through a vision ii. through a personal encounter with Cornelius iii. By turning up himself in the person of the Holy Spirit.

How do we feel about those people who live at the other end of our road? How do we feel about those people who live on the new estate or come from the old village of Peasedown? How do we feel about people from Wellow, Midsomer Norton, Radstock or Combe Down. How do we feel about people from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Peter's Great Confession

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 15, 2006

Do not depend on public opinion for the answer. Answer this question personally and promptly.

PETER’S GREAT CONFESSION Matthew 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.15 He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Incredible Zeal Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Dec 28, 2005

Many people read the Bible and read of Bible characters and stand in awe of what they could do and how they could live. We must never forget that people like Peter, were real people, with real problems, simply living their faith.

Introduction Just about every kid has a period in their lives where they love superheroes. The kids idolize the superheroes ability to do the impossible, to fly, their incredible strength or their x-ray vision. When I was growing up, I loved superman. I wanted to be just like superman. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To 1 Peter Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005

This sermon introduces a series of sermons in 1 Peter, by talking about the author, date, recipients, etc. of 1 Peter.

1 Peter Introduction Title: This letter has always been identified with the Apostle Peter (1:1) and is considered the first inspired letter he wrote. 1 Peter 5:12 indicates that Peter used Silvanus (Silas) as a secretary/amanuensis. Peter dictated and Silas wrote. Author: 1:1, claims to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning From Peter

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

the failure of Peter at the trial of Jesus was predictable. Let's look at the decisions and non-decisions that brought about this event in his life. We can learn a lot.

Passage: Matthew 26:69-75 Intro: The more time we spend looking at this powerful event, the more contrast we see between spirit and flesh, God’s character and Satan’s. 1. we will look this morning at one of the really sad stories in the Passion week. 2. why is it here? Because it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Knot In Peter's Tale

Contributed by Robert Glass on Aug 30, 2011

Peter's faith failed three different times. How is your Faith?

The “Knot” In Peter’s Tale The Apostle Peter was an interesting man. He identified and named Jesus. Mt 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. He preached the first Gospel sermon, Acts 2:14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:57-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter's Slow Fade

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 27, 2012

Our failure does not happen suddenly but is the result of a continuous gradual process of self will, arrogance, overconfidence and a refusal to listen to the Lord often preferring to remonstrate with Him and give Him advice!

Mark 14:27-31 KJV And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. 28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. 29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Menof The Bible - Peter Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

Brash, contentious and even brazen but no one can deny Peter loved Jesus and had all the right intentions.

Of all the men of the bible, today’s is perhaps my favorite. Possibly because I think I am most like him. He is brash, impetuous and often is like a bull in a china shop. He speaks his mind but many times without considering the consequences. His name is Simon Peter. Growing up as a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Encountering Jesus-Peter Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 14, 2011

Part 4 of a 5 part series on the lives of those who were changed from an encounter with Jesus

Encountering Jesus - Peter Text: John 21:15-23 Subtext: John 18:15-18, 25-27 This message is part 4 of a 5 part series on Encountering Jesus and was preached by Rev. Mike Brown Student Pastor at Calvary Assembly of God Peter had many encounters with Jesus. Let’s look at a few of his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go Tell Peter

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Dec 31, 2013

Sometimes the Lord has a special message just for you. In this message, although Peter went through a difficult time during the trial of Jesus, yet Jesus wanted him to know, I love you!

Mark 16:7 *Peter had denied the Lord Jesus Christ, not once, but three times. *Peter had fled to a secluded place where he did not just cry a few tears, but wept bitterly, sick at heart for what he had done. *Peter no doubt felt that he had let Jesus down, and maybe he even felt that he was no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:7

Denomination: Baptist