Sermons on Simon Peter Followed Jesus:

Going To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2012

We are going to study those people who were part of Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem; Peter, Simon of Cyrene, and Mary Magdalene, etc. We will examine Jesus’ determination to face crucifixion, so that He can reveal God’s love for sinners.

Title: Going to Jerusalem Text: “Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). Scripture Reading: Luke 9:22-27, 51 Introduction Each year thousands of pilgrims make their way to Israel and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Defection From Jesus Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 8, 2011

Following Christ in His last days on earth.

The Defection From Christ Matthew 26:31-56 Introduction: Desires (26:1-16) Directions (26:17-30) I. The Scripture (26:31-32) Prediction A. The Prophecy (26:31) Zechariah 13:7; part of God’s plan 1. Stumble - offended (24:10) falling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Jesus - Marker # 7 - I Am Participating In A Community Of Followers Of Jesus On Mission In The World. Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 21, 2018

This is the last in a series on The Way of Jesus, a template for following in the steps of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ. This message focusses on the community of the beloved, the church, as it participates in the

Way of Jesus Mark # 7 - October 21, 2018 This are notes, a detailed outline of this sermon. Intro: Did you ever win a participation award when you were young? When I was a boy they didn’t have those. They had these instead (meme of bruised arm) I think participation trophies started ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter's Sermon At Pentecost Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 1, 2020

This miraculous gushing forth of the Spirit was designed to awaken them all to embrace the Lord Jesus Christ, and to join themselves in faith to Him and His church.

ACTS 2:14-18 PETER'S SERMON AT PENTECOST [1 Peter 1:10-20 / Matthew 24:29-30] Careless, scoffing comments prompted the first Christian sermon. Some of the people who heard the exuberant praise of the Spirit-filled believers asked, “What does this mean?” But not all. Others mocked, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice, Hear And Follow

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 23, 2002

A Christmas Sermon

Sermon for 12/22/2002 Rejoice, Hear, Follow Introduction: A. Around Christmas time the post office has to hire temporary workers to deliver the Christmas cards. Business goes up for them around this time of the year. B. Also business goes up for the Card Makers. Big cash cows for them. C. A love ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2003

How we behave at work says a lot about our faith to those around us. It also says a lot about our attitude toward worshipping God. How to make our workplace and our worship work together.

OPEN: During the middle 1800’s there was a popular set of rules for the office that showed up in one form or another across the nation. They all resembled something like these which were posted in Zachary Geiger’s establishment: 1. Office employees will daily sweep the floors, dust the furniture, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are You Looking For

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on May 4, 2014

The church age wat not known by the prophets, they were looking for something better.

Of which salvation the prophets have inquired 1 Peter 1 10/13 When we begin to examine the Word of God we see men like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses who lived before or in the dispensation of the law. “And these all having obtained a good report through faith, did not receive the promise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-13

Denomination: *other

Never-Ending Adventure Sermon I: Jesus Calls Us Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 29, 2020

Folks who truly accept the invitation of Jesus to be born again and go on to become mature disciples of Christ discover the excitement of belonging to Jesus and the enthusiasm associated with following Him all the way.

THE CHRISTIAN’S NEVER-ENDING ADVENTURE Jesus Calls Us - Mark 1:14-20 During your lifetime and mine on this earth, few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Lay, Ordained, And Orders Called To Follow Him

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2023

no matter our position in the church, we are all called to follow Jesus

Matthew 4:12-23 Many stories within the Bible are known as ‘call stories.’ A call story tells how God invites someone to become something new and unexpected. God calls this person to begin and not only begin but persist so that this new thing can occur. One day Andrew, Simon, James, and John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Episcopal

The Directions From Jesus Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 8, 2011

Following Christ in His last days on earth.

The Directions From Jesus Matthew 26:17-30 I. The Preparation (26:17-19) A. When? (26:17a) . Feast of Passover - 1st day, 14th of Nisan . Feast of Unleavened Bread - 15th to 21st of Nisan B. Who? (27:17b) Jesus and His men C. Where? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Master Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 26, 2005

Jesus invites us to follow Him - to apprentice under him as the Master.

Apprenticing under the Master June 26, 2005 Mark 1:1-20 Jesus the Master Early on in the second session of God at the pub, we had the talk on “Why did Jesus Die?” Almost everyone in my small group was able to see Jesus as a great model for life, someone that they would like to follow, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: *other

When Peter Cut Off Malchus’ Ear

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2021

Sometimes Christians offend us and this can be a stumbling block to our faith. This happened to Malchus when Peter, thinking he was defending Jesus, cut off his ear. Jesus showed us a better way by healing the one that a Christian offended.

WHEN PETER CUT OFF MALCHUS’ EAR Jn. 18:1-11; Lk. 22:50-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pastor Ray Stedman told the story of some Americans who were stationed in Korea during the Korean War. They rented a home and hired a local man to cook and clean for them. 2. These Americans were a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11, Luke 22:50-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Talks With The Twelve

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Aug 26, 2006

Jesus talks to the Disciples following the Transfiguration.

Jesus Talks with the Twelve Luke 9:43-50 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we will visit the University of Heaven. Today, we will learn as Jesus gives his lecture directly to the Disciples. Attention: In the period immediately following the Transfiguration Jesus will address ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-50

Denomination: Baptist

You Want Me To Follow You Where?

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 19, 2009

Jesus wants us to follow Him to the places where we need to grow. It won’t be easy, but the reward is great.

You Want Me to Follow You Where? Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; John 1:43-51 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, January 18, 2009 Introduction: Our scripture lesson today is found in the end of the first chapter of the gospel of John. You may remember that John’s Gospel begins with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When A Believer Fails Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Mar 13, 2006

A grace-filled sermon about Peter. We all mess up, even though we shouldn’t, and don’t have to, but we do. There’s still hope for us anyway.

Luke 22:31-34; 54-62 – When a Believer Fails Today, as we continue to look at The Life of Jesus, we are looking at a familiar story from Scripture. We are going to look at Peter, in particular, his failure. But what it really a failure of faith? What was it? And are we likely to go through it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62

Denomination: Baptist