Sermons on Peter Went Fishing:

Prepare For Action Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009

Our actions need to be controlled, not hap-hazard, wheel spinning, I don’t care what happens to others, get out of my way actions, but controlled, focussed, intentional, Spirit-lead actions that we take responsibility for.

Prepare for Action! 1 Peter 1:13-25 Be prepared…how often do we hear that these days. Be prepared…in case of an earthquake, have your 72-hour emergency supplies prepared in advance. Be prepared…in case you get into an accident, make sure you have on clean underwear (Bill Cosby, Himself). Be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 1, 2013

In the early church, their first response was to go to God in prayer. Is it also ours?

The Power of Prayer Acts 12:1-19 Introduction Set up church expanding – miracles and healings continuing ... It is important that we understand the importance of praying then and now The church would have never survived had others not been praying -- I think we can say if people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Walk On Water?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 12 (A) - Can you walk on water? Our human doubt rages against divine faith. Faith will finally hold fast to Jesus.

CAN YOU WALK ON WATER? (Outline) August 15, 2010 - Pentecost 12 - MATTHEW 14:22-33 INTRO: Our world only offers hope in earthly things. We can become all too comfortable with our earthly blessings. We gather money and possessions and can feel all too happy, safe, and secure. We hear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Principles And Patterns Of Submission: Following The Example Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Principles and Patterns of Submission: Following the Example of Christ

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Principles and Patterns of Submission: Following the Example of Christ 1 Peter 2:18-25 David Taylor We are in our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” from 1 Peter 2.11-4.11, where Peter demonstrates that the way we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Husbands And Wives, Part 2 Loving Wives And Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Husbands and Wives, part 2 Loving Wives and Answered Prayer

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Husbands and Wives, part 2 Loving Wives and Answered Prayer 1 Peter 3:1-7 David Taylor We are in our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based on 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. In this section Peter connects the way we live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Life Is For The Righteous Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Eternal Life is for the Righteous

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Eternal Life is for the Righteous 1 Peter 3:10-12 David Taylor We are in our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based on 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. In this section Peter connects the way we live to the mission of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power To Live A Righteous Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2009

What are the lifestyle implications of the gospel of justification by faith in Jesus? Is salvation through grace by faith in JC alone a promoter of sin? Is setting people free from adherence to the law going to cause people to sin more?

GALATIANS 2: 17-21 THE POWER TO LIVE A RIGHTEOUS LIFE [Romans 8: 1- 4] What are the lifestyle implications of the gospel of justification by faith in Jesus¡¯ life, death, and resurrection? Is salvation through grace by faith in Jesus Christ alone a promoter of sin? Is setting people free ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Peter’s 2nd Sermon, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

Acts 3:22-4:4 Last time we looked at promise #1: According to verse 19 when there is true repentance your sins will be blotted out. Today I want us to focus on the Prophets and the persecutions. Peter uses the prophets in order to make an impact on his audience. He knew the prophets were held ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 25, 2014

“He said to them, ‘but who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’” (Matt. 16:15-16)

Theme: Who do you say that I am Text: Ex. 2:1-10; Rom. 12:1-8; Matt. 16:13-20 The life of a believer is often compared in Scripture to the construction of a building. Every person knows you cannot start a building without laying a foundation but see nothing wrong with building their lives without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Straight No Chaser

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 8, 2014

You want to talk about preaching an unconventional message! Here was same crowd that had just demanded crucifixion of Jesus just weeks before! That did not bother Peter, he understood the bigger picture. Preach the Word Straight and to the point

(I take no credit for original points in this sermon. Sermon has been adapted with my inspiration of flow and point structure as guided by the Holy Spirit) TITLE: STRAIGHT NO CHASER SCRIPTURE: ACTS 3:11-19 Straight No Chaser is way of ordering at a bar that tells the bartender you want your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Smartest Unlearned And Ignorant Men In Town! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 21, 2014

Peter & John were simple fishermen. When they gathered a following by preaching Jesus, the Jewish leaders judged them to be "unlearned & ignorant." Far from it! They were wise and learned in the most important things to know, the subject of this sermon.

The Smartest Unlearned and Ignorant Men in Town! Series: Acts Chuck Sligh September 21, 2014 This sermon was inspired by and adapted from a skeleton outline in “The Most Valuable Men in Town” on page 71 of Preach for a Year. (NOTE: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord (Think Https://Www.imdb.com/Title/Tt0070121/)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 20, 2020

This is based on the Lectionary.

"Thou didst forgive the iniquity of Thy people; Thou didst pardon all their sin Restore us again, o God of our salvation . . . show us Thy steadfast love, o Lord, and grant us Thy salvation . . . surely His salvation is at hand for those who fear Him, that glory may dwell in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13, Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8, 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Vineyard

Faith, Hope And The Resurrection

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 18, 2015

Jesus gives us salvation, but only if we repent and are baptized in his name. The Holy Spirit gives power to God’s people, the end times are here, the Messiah has come and a message of salvation must be preached.

The reading from Acts 2:14, 22-32 is part of the first sermon ever preached. It was in response to the disciples’ speaking in tongues on the Day of Pentecost. When the disciples spoke in tongues, some people in the crowd thought that they were drunk. Peter stated that this was not true ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-32

Denomination: Anglican

Holy Thursday: Feet Washing

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 12, 2018

Peter said to him, "You will never wash my feet." Literally "unto eternity." Peter grasped that complicity in this act involved acceptance of a radical reinterpretation of his own life-world and ours!

Peter said to him, "You will never wash my feet." Literally "unto eternity." Peter grasped that complicity in this act involved acceptance of a radical reinterpretation of his own life-world, a genuine conversion of some kind which he was not prepared to undergo. Jesus confirms this by replying, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

Moments Of Personal Transfiguration

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 3, 2019

The words of Mary in John’s Gospel are a clear call: “do whatever Jesus tells you.” But to know what that is, we must really listen.

Feast of the Transfiguration 2019 The visions of the prophet Daniel pertain to a community under persecution by a vicious, almost atheistic state. To encourage and console that community, Daniel pulls the curtain on what is really happening, to show the divine power and judgement on those ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14, 2 Peter 1:16-19, Luke 9:28-36, John 2:5, 1 Kings 19:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic