Sermons on Simon On Cyrene:

When Jesus Touches…

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 12, 2009

Jesus does not need nor want an audience in order to heal. He heals to bring people into service. He cures death to bring us to new life today.

When Jesus Touches… Mark 1:29-37 This morning it was so tempting to start off with a mother-in-law joke. But, I have several problems. First, I have been assured that it would be in very poor taste. Second, it would be a horrible thing to make light of this woman that was reported to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-37

Denomination: Congregational

Hear The Call Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 23, 2025

As we see the calling of the first disciples, we are sensing that He is calling us into his mission to save the world.  Do we hear the call? Are we willing to take first steps to following the Master? Are we continuing in the mission?

Hear The Call of Jesus   Luke 5:1-11 Introduction The public ministry of Jesus is not a solo mission. He needed and called disciples, some of which became Apostles, and they carried on the work that he founded and empowered. Even today disciples of Jesus are carrying the banner of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Feet Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 7, 2006

We stand at the feet of Christ, guilty of the sin that precipitated those feet being nailed to the cross. But those wounds also mean forgiveness, grace, and healing.

The Feet of Christ Luke 7:36-50 First Sunday in Lent March 5, 2006 Feet. We don’t think too much about our feet, do we? We pretty much take them for granted…that is unless they start to cause us trouble…blister on our heel, a corn on our little toe, an ingrown toenail. Pretty much though, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

Living In Forgiveness....in Christ Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jun 13, 2010

One of the "secrets" to living in Christ is not falsely claiming holiness, but rather knowing that we can deal with all our sin by confessing it, and hearing we are forgiven.

Living In Forgiveness…in Christ Luke 7:36-8:3 † IN JESUS NAME † To you is given the gift of mercy, love and peace that is from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. With that gift is the freedom to truly live! * The Crushing weight of sin…and failure As he sits there ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Attempting The Impossible For God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 13, 2008

Four Rules for attempting the impossible: RULE ONE: Don’t get counsel from your detractors; RULE TWO: Don’t attempt the impossible in your strength; RULE THREE: Don’t stay in the boat; RULE FOUR: Don’t focus on the circumstances

ATTEMPTING THE IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD Matt 14:25-32 INTRODUCTION My message is about Attempting the Impossible. Dictionary.com defines the word Impossible as “an extremely difficult to deal or perform.” There is a slogan during World War II, "If it’s difficult, it will take a day or two. If it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Comes, Good Things Happen

Contributed by Thomas Bell on Feb 9, 2009

A message showing that when Christ comes, good things happen. We need to follow the example Jesus sets in prayer and time with the Father. Do we start each day with God, do we take time to be alone with God, are we at the throne of grace daily, are we i

Mark 1: 29-39 When Jesus Comes, Good Things Happen Last week we saw Jesus go to the synagogue and preach and heal with Divine authority. He cleansed a man of unclean spirits and astonished those who witnessed and heard. His fame spread abroad throughout all the region around Galilee. Now we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Friend Of Sinners; Peter: Friend Of Jesus

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 1, 2014

The life of the disciple Peter teaches us much about the amazing, unconditional love that Jesus has for us as sinners that can transform our lives.

JESUS: FRIEND OF SINNERS; PETER: FRIEND OF JESUS INTRO TO SPEAKER: Discuss our road trip to BC and rained-out camping trip with my family. INTRO TO TOPIC: I wrestled all week with a topic for this morning’s message. When I woke up this morning, I asked the Lord, “What do you want me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-20

Denomination: *other

A Church That Reaches Different People Series

Contributed by John Tung on May 10, 2007

The Apostle Peter was called to reach different kinds of people: someone with nothing to contribute to society, someone with great amount to contribute, someone with an undetermined amount to contribute. God cares for all of them, and so should the church

A CHURCH THAT STEPS OUT: REACHING DIFFERENT KINDS OF PEOPLE Acts 9:32-43 John Tung, 5-6-07 I. Introduction There is a commercial on TV which shows several signs from companies that offer very mixed up services that do not belong together. For example - and this is in the spirit on the commercial, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Will Be Called Peter Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 22, 2018

This sermon begins a series on the life of Peter. This sermon gives a brief background and looks at Peter's first encounter with Jesus when Jesus gives him a new name.

Introduction: A. We begin today’s sermon and sermon series with a poem written by Myra Brooks Welch in 1921. 1. I was first introduced to this poem by Avon Malone, a professor at Harding University, and preacher at the Highway Church of Christ, where I worked part-time as a youth minister while I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lovest Thou Me? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 20, 2025

After the Resurrection, Jesus met the eleven disciples in Galilee. Peter and six others went fishing one night but caught nothing. Jesus ministered to all of them, and especially to Peter.

Lovest Thou Me? Introduction: The Lord Jesus Christ had told His followers to meet Him in Galilee. While they were waiting for Him, Peter decided to try fishing again. The results: not great. But there’s more to the story than empty nets. (Full disclosure: This message is based on a sermon I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Catch Anything Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus gets his disciples back on track

Catch Anything? The problem of Drift - no shortage of big ideas and vision But we take our eyes off the prize, we get distracted, follow rabbit trails Big Idea: The disciples were thinking about going off mission, Jesus reissues the call. Do you Know your purpose/ mission? Show Video John ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sitting @ The Feet Of Jesus: We Find Grace Series

Contributed by Louis Pantelis on Sep 16, 2009

This series, takes a look at what folks found as the humbly entered into the presence of Christ and by sitting at His feet.

Sitting at the Feet of Jesus: We find Grace Luke 7:36 – 50 A man walks into a small antique shop in San Francisco. It’s mostly cluttered with knickknacks and junk. The man notices on the floor what looks like an ancient Chinese vase. On closer inspection it turns out to be a priceless relic from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

A Broken Alabaster Box

Contributed by Etienne Lombard on Aug 19, 2016

Encounter between Jesus and Mary Magdalene, why she was thankful to him and how a sinner can repent. This study is based on Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-11; Luke 7:36-50; John 11:55-57; John 12:1-11

A Broken Alabaster Box This study is based on Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-11; Luke 7:36-50; John 11:55-57; John 12:1-11. Luke 7 : 40-48 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. 41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Adventist

Significant Days In The Life Of Peter

Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 11, 2006

Illustrating from the life of Peter how we can be restored, and become effective in the work of the Lord

SIGNIFICANT DAYS IN THE LIFE OF PETER 6 LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF PETER I. HIS DAY OF RECRUITMENT FISHING Matt.4: 18 -20 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

12 Ordinary Men - Peter - Fill In The Blank Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is the fill in the blank for the Bible study of Peter from 12 Ordinary Men. See also notes from the Bible Study found in the series of sermons here.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. This is the fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men: Peter And the Lord said, “Simon, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God