Sermons on Peters Failure:

Our Living Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of hope found in Jesus Christ, encouraging believers to live lives filled with this divine hope.

Good morning, dear family of faith. We gather here today, not as a crowd, but as a community. A community bound together by a shared faith, a shared hope, and a shared love. As we gather in this holy place, let us remember that we are not just spectators, but participants in this glorious tapestry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Topics: Hope

Respect Authority PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Explores our relationships with rulers, neighbors, and our Redeemer, emphasizing the importance of respect, love, and conscious submission in these relationships.

Good morning, dear friends. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in this sacred place we call our spiritual home? A place where we can lay down our burdens, where we can find comfort in fellowship, and where we can grow in our understanding of God’s Word. Today, we are going to open up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-19

Topics: Respect, Authority

Stand Up For What You Believe PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to confidently share their faith in Christ, confronting falsehoods with the truth of the Gospel, always with gentleness and respect.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? Every sunrise is a fresh canvas painted by His hand, a testament to His unfailing love and faithfulness. As we gather here today, let's turn our hearts towards the unchanging truth of God's Word, our compass in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Topics: Witness, Preparedness

Unspeakable Joy: Loving The Unseen Savior Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Nov 10, 2025

This sermon teaches that our faith allows us to genuinely love the unseen Christ, resulting in an inexpressible and glorified joy that transcends our circumstances and serves as a foretaste of heaven.

Introduction: The World's Motto The world lives by a simple motto: "Seeing is believing." We are creatures of the senses. We trust what we can see, what we can touch, what we can measure. We demand evidence, proof, and personal experience. To love someone, you must know them, see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Shepherd And Bishop Of Our Souls Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 17, 2025

Jesus, as the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, tenderly guides, protects, and oversees the spiritual welfare of every believer.

JESUS THE SHEPHERD AND BISHOP OF OUR SOULS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 2:25 Key Verse: “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.” – 1 Peter 2:25 Supporting Texts: John 10:11-14; Psalm 23:1-6; Ezekiel 34:11-16; Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ultimate Prize: The Salvation Of Your Soul Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Dec 4, 2025

This sermon identifies the ultimate goal of the Christian life, explaining that our faith is a purposeful journey leading to a present and future reward: the supreme and eternal rescue of our souls.

Introduction: The Finish Line We have walked through a powerful progression in this first chapter of Peter. * We began with a living hope (v. 3). * We saw an eternal inheritance (v. 4). * We saw that we are kept by God's power (v. 5). * We saw that we endure heavy trials (v. 6) to prove our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Has Come Christmas Program Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 11, 2025

Christmas always reminds me of Jesus – Especially how He fulfilled so many prophecies and promises from God’s Word (He fulfilled 300 of them in accordance with the Bible)

Christmas Program School 2025 – Hope has Come! Survey: Top Ten Christmas Characters The most popular Christmas characters: 1. Santa Claus: The quintessential symbol of Christmas, Santa Claus embodies the spirit of giving and joy. He is known for his red suit, white beard, and the tradition of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Christmas Tree

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 16, 2025

In 1659 Christmas was banned. More recently, genuine Christmas has been supplanted by a commercial Christmas with the Christmas tree as its center. Yet strange to tell, long ago, God picked out a Christmas tree for His Son.

GOD’S CHRISTMAS TREE 1 Pet. 2:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one Dennis the Menace cartoon, Dennis rushes into the living room. His mother is standing there with her mouth open and Dennis is holding a large box. 2. He announces with a loud voice, “We’d better tell Santa Claus to forget about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Apologetics

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 22, 2025

Finally got a word Wednesday, for today’s message. I truly don’t stress about a lot of things. I get aggravated, but stress is not part of my daily diet.

So, after getting the word “apologetics”, I thought I was on my way! I thought I knew what the message was. You’ve heard me say before that I thought God was taking me in on direction on a sermon, but He was actually taking me in a completely different direction. I’ll explain a bit more about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

A Living Hope

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 24, 2020

Regardless of troubles, we have much cause to rejoice. The Lord is going to be with us until we die, then we will move in the house with Him. This old world is not heaven, but there is a heaven, and if we are saved, we are as sure for heaven as if we were already there.

The book of 1 Peter was written around 64 a.d., when a man by the name of Nero become Emperor in Rome, and Rome pretty much ruled the civilized world. There are two things about Nero that stand out: He was crazy (there’s a better medical name for his condition, but his thinking was totally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Example Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 27, 2020

The world sees us as examples of Christianity. We have Jesus as our example of how we should act.

Opening and Introduction In our lesson tonight, we heard part of a longer passage that’s a discussion on how a wife and husband should treat each other. It’s a message about relationships. This text applies to all of us, married or not. We’re all in some form of relationship with each other… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Cornerstone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To emphasize that as believers, our identity is in Christ, who is our cornerstone, and we are built on Him, forming a spiritual house where we serve as a holy priesthood.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are here today to explore the amazing truth of our identity in Christ. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "To be in Christ is the ground of the believer's security; it is the source of the believer's life; it is the pinnacle of the believer's glory." We are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Topics: Building On Christ

The Joy Of Service PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Encourage us to find joy in serving others willingly with the unique spiritual gifts God has given us, as this glorifies God and blesses others.

Good morning, family! I'm so excited to share God’s word with you today from 1 Peter 4:10. "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." This verse speaks directly to us about the joy of serving willingly, using ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Topics: Volunteerism

Be Holy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

The sermon's main point is to explore the meaning of living a holy life in obedience to God, following Jesus' example, and relying on the Holy Spirit, as it is not an optional extra but an essential part of our Christian walk.

Good morning, church family! If you've got your Bibles with you, let's open them to 1 Peter, chapter 1, verses 13 through 16. Today, we're going to talk about what it means to live a holy life in obedience to God, following the example of our Lord Jesus Christ, and leaning on the power of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Topics: Holiness

He Lives And He Cares For You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to trust in God's sovereignty, cast all their anxieties on Him, and resist the devil, knowing that God will restore and strengthen them after their sufferings.

Good morning, family! You know, as we walk this journey of life, there are times when we may feel overwhelmed by the pressures and uncertainties around us. But in those moments, our God does not leave us without a word of comfort and encouragement. In the words of A.W. Tozer, "An infinite God can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10

Topics: Trust, Faith, Encouragement