Sermons on Simon The Sorcerer:

Catching Sinners

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2023

The Mediterranean News Service interviews a Pharisee and Simon Peter to get their reactions to Jesus having called a tax collector to follow him.

RM Good morning. This is Rufus Milo of the Mediterranean News Service with a special report live from Judea. Over the past few weeks we’ve been closely following the growing controversy over Galilean rabbi Yeshua bar Joseph, whose revolutionary message continues to attract followers from all over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Twelve Apostles: Jesus’ Crew Of Ordinary Dudes (Matthew 10:1-4)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 18, 2025

Matthew 10 begins with the names of the twelve ordinary men whom Jesus chose to be His disciples. We start with Simon Peter.

In this chapter, we are introduced to the twelve men who will carry out the message of Jesus to the nation of Israel and inevitably to the world. None of them were scholars or religious officials. They were twelve ordinary men, some of whom were fishermen by trade and probably knew each other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4, Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, Acts 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Deliverance Of Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Sep 30, 2020

Deliverance can only come through the Blood of the Lamb!

Series: Living By Faith Scripture: Hebrews 11:28 By faith he (Moses) kept the Passover and the application of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel – NIV Title: The Deliverance of Faith! Proposition: This is a profound passage, rich in typology, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:28

"It's Time For A Phil-Up"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Mar 29, 2003

The Lord has been of late speaking to me about obedience. You hear a lot today about hearing the voice of God. The (3) voices you hear, you, God and the devil. Classes, seminars, etc. and etc. Personally I don’t think we have any trouble hearing. I “know”

"It’s Time For A Phil-up!!!” - Acts 8: 26-27b - "And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. And he arose and went:" The Lord has been of late speaking to me about obedience. You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Do You Have The Dunamis Power To Heal”

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

It’s the Dunamis Power of the Holy Spirit that heals people. The Lord promises us that by His stripes we shall be healed of all of our sins and diseases.

Banner of Praises Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “DO YOU HAVE THE DUNAMIS POWER TO HEAL” Acts 10:37-38: "You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached-- how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiven Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 12, 2002

The parable of the two debtors in the context of Simon, the woman, and Jesus, yields four tributaries of thought which flow into the one great truth of forgiveness.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Just about every Saturday, a man especially given to neatness, went into his barbershop for a haircut. So this one Saturday he told his barber that he was going to Rome. The barber asked what airline he was going to take. The man responded "Delta" The barber yelled, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

The Salvation Of The Gentiles, Pt. 2--The Soulwinning Servant Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 23, 2004

God used the SCALPEL OF SIMON [the tanner] and the FORCEPS OF FOOD to remove prejudice from Peter in this radical spiritual surgery! Powerpoint at website.

The Salvation of the Gentiles, pt. 2—“The Soul-Winning Servant” Acts 10:1-16 Prejudice back then wasn’t white against black, but Jew against any non-Jew! A searching Gentile soldier. [Cornelius] A soul-winning gospel servant. [Peter] A surprising Gentile salvation. Cornelius is a perfect example ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Is Worthless Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

This sermon examines the worthless faith of Simon. It explains why his faith was worthless and how we can avoid a worthless faith today.

* Popular notion: "As long as you believe something you'll be okay before God." * It is possible to believe in the wrong person or to believe the wrong thing. * When this occurs, faith becomes worthless; when what or who we have faith in is not correct * Examples of worthless faith... - People of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

An Unforgettable Moment Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

There are some events in our lives which are unforgettable. Such is the proclamation of Christ by Simon Peter at Caesarea Philippi. Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God!

Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He kept on asking asked His disciples, saying to them, “Who do men say that I am?” So they answered, “John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.” He said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Zealot Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2022

Ordinarily a zealot like Simon would have killed a tax collector like Matthew - but he didn't. Why not?

OPEN: This morning I want to talk to you about the periodic table (we showed a periodic table on the screen). On this periodic table are two elements that I find intriguing. One of these is Sodium. Sodium is the 6th most abundant element in the Earth's crust (did you know that?) As a solid, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4, Romans 15:12, Isaiah 11:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Beginning!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 23, 2022

A New Beginning! Jesus Restores Simon Peter. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 21 verses 15-25. SERMON OUTLINE: • A Challenge (vs 15-18). • An Insight (vs 19a) • A Distraction (red herring) (vs 21-24) • A Boast (vs 25) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Mel Blanc is a voice you will all know, • But a name you will probably not. • He has been called, “The man of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Brethren

Good Conquers Evil

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007

In our text, let’s consider the procedure of how good conquered evil. 1- Philip preached - that’s the good 2- Simon boasted - that’s the bad 3- People believed - that’s the good 4- Simon backslid - that’s the bad 5- Peter warned - that’s the good

INTRO.- ILL.- In Florida, an atheist became incensed over the preparation for Easter and Passover holidays and decided to contact the local ACLU about the discrimination inflicted on atheists by the constant celebrations afforded to Christians and Jews with all their holidays while the atheists had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Techniques Of Fishing For Men

Contributed by Kyle Blanton on Oct 18, 2000

In the book of Luke chapter 5:10 Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.

In the book of Luke chapter 5:10 Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.” I am not much of a fisherman to say the least. I have on occasion gone out with my friends and tried to fish. We would sit on the pontoon boat with the radio playing, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Alright For A Man To Cry

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

Simon Peter was a man of extraordinary strengths but perhaps he displayed his greatest strength when he wept over his own sin!

IT IS ALRIGHT FOR A MAN TO CRY “And Peter went out and wept bitterly.” Luke 22:62. Simon Peter was a man who possessed extraordinary strengths. In many ways he showed himself to be “a man’s man”! Notice: I. PETER WAS STRONG PHYSICALLY. "And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:62

Denomination: Baptist

Destined To Fish

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Jan 30, 2009

How active are we in our search for the destiny which we are being called into? Simon, Andrew, James & John immediately followed their destiny.

Each of us has an ambition in our lives and we will spend a large amount of our time seeking it. Our target may be economical such that we will attain a welcoming comfortable lifestyle. We could possibly seek and be elected to a political office to fulfill a public service vocation. Or maybe our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist