Sermons on St Peter Basilica:

Serpent Truths

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 16, 2020

There are spiritual truths to the legend of St. Patrick driving snakes out of Ireland. Knowing those truths equips you to share the Gospel of Christ for St. Patrick’s Day.

Serpent Truths The Snakes St. Patrick Overcame in Ireland Over the centuries, people have succumbed to myths placing them over truth because it pleases the flesh, causing them to miss the blessings of Holy Spirit leading. The Bible tells Christians, “Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dedication Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage us to not be anxious, but instead to pray, be thankful, focus on what is good and noble, and put into practice what we learn from the teachings of Apostle Paul, thereby growing more like Christ each day.

Good morning, family. Today, we're gonna be diving into some words from Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:6-9, where he talks about the power of dedication, the joy of rejoicing, and the strength of faith. As Billy Graham once said, “Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion - it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Topics: Dedication, Church, St. Dennis

St. Mary, Mother Of Our Lord

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 1, 2005

Mary, mother of our Lord - called blessed by generations of believers - yet needing Jesus - her Savior.

August 15, 1999 Saint Mary, Mother of our Lord Grace mercy and peace from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Throughout the Church year we honor and praise the Saints in such a way as to not injure Christ or the Scriptures. By studying the Saints lives, we can find, for ourselves, examples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Lutheran

The 21st Century Christmas Star Series

Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Dec 23, 2013

The lights that lead people to the Savior today are called CHRISTIANS

The 21st Century Christmas Star! Daniel 12:3 & Matt 2:1-12 When I was a youth, the planetarium had an annual program that explained the “Star of Bethlehem” Johannes Kepler, a Reformation era astronomer and mathematician, calculated that Jupiter and Saturn aligned in 7 b.c. This rare ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting The Demands Of The 21st Century

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2013

Our text describes a better way to live, and move, and have our being. Eph. 5:15-17 directs specifically how saints are to behave in the 21st century.

CONFRONTING THE DEMANDS OF THE 21ST CENTURY Text: Ephesians 5:15-17, "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Vision 2003: Christ 1st

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 8, 2003

I preached this sermon to roll out the vision for the new year (2003)...Christ 1st

January 5, 2003 Title: Vision 2003: Christ First Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Introduction On a flight to Chicago, the pilot announced that the takeoff had been postponed due to mechanical failure. Later, the flight attendant announced that everyone who was heading for Chicago was to remain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Peter And Paul And Their Church-Building Witness

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2023

There's much to learn about building on the Foundation that is Christ, and Peter and Paul teach us much.

Saturday of the 32nd Week in Course 2023 Today we celebrate an anniversary that is important to the Catholic Church, with readings that should speak to all Christians. The anniversary is of the dedication of the Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul in Rome, which is atop Vatican Hill and contains the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Acts 28:11-31, Psalm 98:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The 3 Fires Of Peter’s Perfecting

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 11, 2016

In 51 days, Peter visited 3 fires that were to transform his life & make him the man God wanted him to be. God wants us to visit those 3 fires too!

THE 3 FIRES OF PETER’S PERFECTING Lk. 22:54-62 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A social worker from Dallas recently transferred to the mountains of Arkansas and was on the first day of her new territory when she came upon the tiniest cabin she had ever seen in her life. 2. Intrigued, she went up ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Defining Marriage In The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006

Today we face a very deliberate attack on the institution of marriage. This message not only defines marriage for the audience but also demonstrates through scripture why marriage may only be defined as ONE MAN-ONE WOMAN.

ON STAR SERMON SERIES DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE Genesis 2:18-24 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2006) Introduction: the Institution of Marriage is under Siege! Tragically, we have seen our society work to systematically re-define marriage. We desperately need guidance and we desperately need to turn to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of God Forming Saints Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 2, 2012

St. Peter gives us a program for becoming saints of faith.

Monday of 9th Week in Course Verbum Domini Sometimes the New Testament gives us a long or short example of the earliest movements toward what we call systematic theology. This second letter of Peter begins with something like that–a list of strengths or virtues in logical order. Each ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

Peter, Cornelius, And Us Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 21, 2002

This sermon examines how the Spirit of God worked in Peter and Cornelius, and how He works in us.

Peter, Cornelius, and Us Acts 10:1 - 11:18 June 23, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] One New Year’s day in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At Thy Word (Peter)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 13, 2002

If we would only trust God like Peter did and obey Him at His Word.

At Thy Word Luke 5:1-7 Intro: Luke 5:1-7 -I often have people who come to me for advice. -Usually it’s to try and fix the problems that are in their life. -They are usually a mess because they have made bad choices. --God’s lets us choose. --We do not choose the consequences. -Many of them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by Ken Schlenker on Aug 7, 2002

Mark 14 Peter’s Spiritual Inventory- Six steps to Spiritual Denial and Renewal

Peter’s Spiritual Inventory Introduction In less than twelve hours I went from someone who said, “Jesus I will never deny you” to someone who denied him three times. Over the course of my life I have looked back on it and I say, “How did that happen?” and by God’s grace, I have been allowed to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter Walks On Water

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Jul 9, 2003

with faith we can do anything because God is always at our side.

I have recently finished reading a book by a Chinese Christian, who is known across the world as brother Yun. Brother Yun is a wanted man and at the moment he and his family are exiles from their own country. Yun is a man of great faith. But because of his faith he has undergone much hardship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Methodist

It's Peter On The Line Series

Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 14, 2002

The real miracle was greater than the catch of fish; Jesus had captured Peter’s heart.

Hats off to Luke for bringing his readers exclusive coverage of this great story. Jesus had attracted a crowd eager to hear a Word from God. When the Word of God is spoken with clarity, passion and conviction, it always draws a crowd. Gennesaret, the Sea of Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist