Sermons on Simon And Peter:

Simon Of Cyrene - From Bystander To Cross-Bearer

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 19, 2024

Today, we explore the remarkable story of Simon of Cyrene, the man who transitioned from being a mere bystander to bearing the cross of Jesus. His encounter with Christ teaches us about the transformative power of obedience and presence.

Praise be to the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Simon’s story is found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Let’s take a closer look at who he was and what we can learn from his remarkable encounter with Jesus. Simon was from Cyrene, a city located in the northern part ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:3, Luke 23:26, Acts 2:10, Acts 11:20, Acts 13:1  (view more)  (view less)

The Trial Of Peter's Love To Christ. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 3, 2004

This Sermon is #13 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XIII. The Trial of Peter’s love to Christ. John xxi. 15, 16, 17. "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas. lovest thou me more than these? ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

12 Ordinary Men - Peter Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of Peter based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

This Is A Test

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 27, 2023

Simon Peter shares with his house churches how they can not only endure tests and trials but that in God's hands those tests and trials can lead to a more victorious life.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9; Hebrews 11:32-39 Title: This is a Test Tests and trials are a part of life – Simon Peter shares with us how to deal with those tests. INTRO: How many of you remember that interruption/message of the Test of the Emergency Broadcast System. Suddenly, you would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9, Hebrews 11:32-39

Denomination: Nazarene

The Apostle Peter Confronts Prejudice

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 17, 2003

From time to time it’s good to ask the Lord to earch our heart to see if there is any sin of prejudice there.

The Apostle Peter Confronts Prejudice Acts 10:1-35 A Christian is one who is walking in all the light of God. Acts 10 we have the story of two Leaders, one a Roman leader and one a Jewish leader. One was looking at life through the lens of a God fearing Gentile and one through the lens of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-35

Denomination: Free Methodist

Peter: From Galilee To Glory

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 1, 2007

Peter met Jesus the Christ by the sea of Galilee and his life was never the same. He grew to be the most prominent disciple in the gospels and the first half of the book of Acts.

Peter, from Galilee to Glory God has chosen to reveal Jesus to us in many ways in the Bible. From both Old and New Testaments Jesus is revealed to us. We can see him all the way through. Today, let’s see how we can see Jesus’ impact on the life of one of his most prominent followers in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sometimes Peter, Never Judas Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 22

SOMETIMES PETER, BUT NEVER JUDAS (JOHN 21:1-22) A group of prospectors set out from Bannock, Montana (then capital of the state), in search of gold. They went through many hardships and several of their little company died en route. Finally they were overtaken by the Indians who took their good ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Maundy Thursday - Judas & Peter

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 26, 2008

A message for Maundy Thursday which compares Peter & Judas.

(Matthew 26: 17 – 35 or John 13) Text - Luke 22:31-32 (NRSV) ‘Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers & sisters.’ We focus today maybe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-35

Denomination: Methodist

When Peter Died To Self

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2013

Jacob had his Jabbok, Abraham had his Mt. Moriah, Paul had his Damascus road and Peter had his encounter with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee's shores. That's where Peter began a new life living solely for Christ.

WHEN PETER DIED TO SELF Jn. 21:1-8,14-22. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Agatha Longworth, age 78 and rather deaf, had a tendency to shout when she went to the Catholic confessional. 2. When the priest, Father Leo Dankin, asked her to speak more quietly, since everyone in the church could hear, she ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peter In Joppa: A Woman Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 5, 2017

The question may be asked, “Why don’t we still hear of men raising the dead?” Think about how seldom Christ raised the dead. The Bible records that He did so on three other occasions only.

April 1, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Peter in Joppa: A woman healed (9:36-43) Scripture 36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. 37 And it came to pass in those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

What Easter Meant To Peter

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 8, 2012

Easter was intensely personal to Peter because of his massive failure in denying the Lord. His post-resurrection encounter with the risen Lord on the Sea of Galilee shows the incredible love of Jesus.

What Easter Meant to Peter Chuck Sligh April 8, 2012 TEXT: Mark 16:1-8 – “And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Through The Eyes Of Peter

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 17, 2013

This is a dramatized sermon that focuses on the Apostle Peter in his early days with Jesus.

Note: This was as the beginning of a sermon series called "The Cross Through Many Eyes". It is a combination of Scripture and drama, written for one key actor, and two readers, who alternate reading the Scripture vignettes. The Scriptures are a combination of NIV and The Message paraphrase by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Peter I Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Sermon from Life of Peter

PETER’S LESSONS LESSON ONE LUKE 5:1-11 When I was a little kid a remember a time when my uncle Bobby lived with us. I must have been no more then four years old. I am amazed that I can remember hanging out with my uncle Bob, but I can’t remember what I had for dinner last night. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall

Contributed by Michael Grant on Dec 6, 2016

A look at the denial of the Apostle Peter.

The bigger they are the harder they fall – mark 14:26-72 One of the things that I enjoy doing is hiking or just going on walks in the woods. It’s quiet, peaceful, there is fresh air and it’s good to get a little exercise. One thing I notice in the woods is that there are a lot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-72

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter's Visit Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

Peter's Visit

Acts 10:23 - 33 Peter's Visit 1. The Walk It's Preparation - 23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. It's Prosecution - And on the morrow Peter went away with them, It's Participation - and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. 2. The Wait - (The Next ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-33

Denomination: Holiness