Sermons on Saint Peter:

"The Cock Crew..." By Dr. Winson Butler (Drbutler2@bellsouth.net)

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 22, 2005

Remember, it’s not what you have, it’s what you do with what you have that makes all the difference. The little rooster’s voice was all it took to convict Peter. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction With Easter only a few weeks away, it helps to remind ourselves of all that Jesus did and gave for us that we might have and enjoy eternal life. There’s is something though I think we often overlook and it’s usually the "Little Things" that happen behind the scenes that can ...read more

Scripture: John 18:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Is It I?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 18, 2009

Judas teaches us how unbelief works. Peter teaches us how faith is challenged and recovers.

Lord, is it I? John 13:18-30 A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each child’s art work. As she came to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, “I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now!

Contributed by John Butler on Jun 25, 2009

An Illustrative Sermon Using Peter’s Great Confession & A 70’s Disco Song To Drive Home One Of The Promises Of Jesus Concerning The Church!

*******SERMON OUTLINE********* Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now! I. Stopping Short... Praise the Lord!!! Turn with me in your Bibles this morning to Matthew 16:13-18. How many in here this morning has ever set a goal in your life, and you stopped short of completing your goal? You could have had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

A Fisherman's Confession Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 23, 2009

What does it mean to confess Christ? Is it a onetime event? It certainly wasn’t in Peter’s life. Peter’s confession involved proclamation, preparation, examination and restoration. The fact is that confessing Christ is a life-long commitment. Are you

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com We talk about confessing Christ all the time. Well, what does that mean? Romans 10:9-10 says, “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Public Pressure

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 29, 2012

Not everybody that says they love Jesus loves Jesus

Today, I want you to get your bible, and turn to Acts 11: 1 and read it out loud. What I want you to focus on is the word (heard). The apostles, who along with the brethren, are in Judaea; and they have the right kind of faith. Looking at the word (heard) is now faith, which comes be hearing and by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Cornelius And Peter Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches in the book of Acts - Cornelius and Peter.

Acts 10:1-48 – God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Cornelius and Peter So we’ve been working through the book of Acts this fall, looking at how God used His people in the early church to accomplish great things, making the world a better place. Today we come to an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Go Deep, Grow Strong And Bear Fruit #2

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 7, 2012

God is calling us to go deeper into His love, His Word and relationships with one another. He is calling us to grow strong. And He is calling us to bear fruit in our lives – the fruit of the Spirit, the harvest, and ministry and service.

GO DEEP, GROW STRONG, AND BEAR FRUIT #2 VISION FOR 2012: THE BIG IDEA: God is calling us to go deeper into His love, His Word and relationships with one another. He is calling us to grow strong. And He is calling us to bear fruit in our lives – the fruit of the Spirit, the harvest, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: *other

Faith, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 20, 2011

Part 2 of 6 in a series on exploring "Faith". This message focuses on answering the question, "Why Does God Test our Faith?" using a story of one man who's faith was tested often.

Faith Series, Part 2 “Why Does God Test our Faith?” Matthew 14:22-33 - Six part series on our faith - Wed night: “Faith is our understanding that through the Law we must die to ourselves in order to live for God.” - Believers often wonder why God would test our faith - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Let Those People In?

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE REACTION OF THE EARLY CHURCH LEADERS TO PETER AFTER THE HOUSEHOLD OF CORNELIUS.

HFL SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 ACTS 11;1-4 1The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him 3and said, “You went into the house of uncircumcised men and ate with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tale Of Two Failures Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 31, 2010

JESUS CAME TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM OF SIN, BUT SOME FOLLOWERS NEVER FACE ITS REALITY AND THEREFORE FAIL TO DISCOVER VICTORY.

Sin: That Nasty Three Letter Word The Tale of Two Failures How Two People Handled Their Failure With Jesus For some of us this innocent picture of a bar of soap brings back some horrible memories. Many of us can remember what it was like to get caught saying one of those nasty words we had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Know What Happened After Jesus’ Baptism

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 9, 2011

You Know What Happened After Jesus’ Baptism 1) Marvel at Jesus’ love for all. 2) Reflect Jesus’ love for all.

I’m sure it’s happened to you. You’ve borrowed a DVD from the library and you invest forty-five minutes in that movie when it stops, skips, and then goes back to the beginning. In spite of your best efforts you can’t get the movie to advance properly. It looks like it’s going to be another movie ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Longing For The Pure Spiritual Milk Of The Word Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Longing for the Pure Spiritual Milk of the Word

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Longing for the Pure Spiritual Milk of the Word 1 Peter 2:1-3 David Taylor We are finishing the first of three mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1.1-2.10) where we have been looking at what Peter writes to Christians suffering ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Builds His Church, The Temple Of God Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land God Builds His Church, the Temple of God

Foreigners in a Foreign Land God Builds His Church, the Temple of God 1 Peter 2:4-10 David Taylor We are finishing the first of three mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1.1-2.10) where we have been looking at what Peter writes to Christians suffering persecution. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principles And Patterns Of Submission: Government Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Principles and Patterns of Submission: Government

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Principles and Patterns of Submission: Government 1 Peter 2:13-17 David Taylor We are in the third week of our new Series, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based upon 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. Today we look at “Principles and Patterns of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principles And Patterns Of Submission: Servants Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Principles and Patterns of Submission: Servants

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Principles and Patterns of Submission: Servants 1 Peter 2:18-25 David Taylor We have begun a new Series, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based on 1 Peter 2.11-4.11, to highlight Peters belief that our lives, actions and our words, are to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational