Sermons on The Mistakes Of Peter:

From Failure To Fame

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

What made Simon Peter, a man of failures, become Simon Peter, a man of fame?

March 20, 1996 I. INTRODUCTION: His name is Simon Peter. We remember him as the disciple who tried to walk on water, but started sinking when the waves and wind blew his faith away. He testified Jesus as the Son of God, yet denied Him three times in one night. He swore never to forsake his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Adventist

Surprise Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2006

Peter Excapes from jail and execution. Peter and the disciples are surprised, the guards are all surprised.

Surprise Acts 12:1-25 I hope that you are not tiring with our study of acts. It is a book that has all these little stories that have been put together to tell about the early days of the church. Last week we heard about Barnabas and his work @ Antioch. How he brought Saul into the picture. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Congregational

The Components Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011

The 3 components of salvation (intellectual, emotional, volitional) are seen in Peter’s sermon on Pentecost.

The Components of Salvation Chuck Sligh TEXT: Acts 2:14-40 INTRODUCTION Illus. - Down through the centuries there have been many instances of remarkable conversions when people heard the Gospel preached. St. Augustine was a wayward youth who resisted the prayers of a godly mother. On a visit to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Fisherman Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 3, 2017

Peter and Jesus meet and Peter becomes a fisher of men. Get ready for God's call

This past Wednesday marked the beginning of the season of Lent. Many people give something up for Lent. I’m not always sure people understand why they do it. It just seems like the thing to do because that is what others are doing. For some reason this is not something that growing up that my ...read more

Scripture: John 1:34-43, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Friends

Living In A Far From Perfect World

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 18, 2024

Peter’s words to slaves in the first century are relevant to our world in the twenty-first.

I suspect that a number of you have heard the old story of the young man who was desperately seeking God’s guidance for some crucial issue in his life. For some reason he decided that the best way forward might be simply to allow his Bible to fall open randomly and then follow the wisdom of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, Luke 6:27-28, John 18:10-11, Acts 2:36-38, 1 Peter 2:18-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

The Rooster’s Call: A Story Of Denial, Repentance, And Transformation. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 20, 2025

Peter’s denial of Jesus caused tremendous heartache, but he confessed and left transformed.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE TITLE SLIDE • After dedicating our lives to Jesus, I firmly believe that the majority of individuals have the utmost desire to follow and live for Him. • The story of Peter punctuates this point. • Peter was one of the closest disciples of Jesus. • Peter was in the inner ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running From The Cross Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

A look at Peter’s denial and what motivates us to run away from the cross rather than to it.

1. Title: Running From The Cross 2. Text: Matthew 26:57, 69-75; Mark 14:53-54, 66-72; Luke 22:54-62, John 18:16-27 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd. April 2, 2006. 2nd in the series “Walk to the Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand seriousness of Peter’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Minister To Drivers Like Paul, Expressives Like Peter Or Amiables Li

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

HOW TO MINISTER TO DRIVERS LIKE PAUL, EXPRESSIVES LIKE PETER OR AMIABLES LIKE JOSEPH - TEMPERAMENTS AND CONTEXTUALIZED CRISIS INTERVENTION

HOW TO MINISTER TO DRIVERS LIKE PAUL, EXPRESSIVES LIKE PETER OR AMIABLES LIKE JOSEPH - TEMPERAMENTS AND CONTEXTUALIZED CRISIS INTERVENTION Personality types as developed through one’s heredity or from one’s environment can also greatly influence the way one contextually views crisis. The various ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2nd Peter 3: 1-8 Where Is The Promise Of His Coming?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 23, 2013

Today I want to talk for a few minutes on "the promise of His coming". We're told in our text today that the skeptics would be asking that question, and we're reminded that this would be in the last days, so this is one way that you and I can know that w

2nd Peter 3: 1-8 WHERE IS THE PROMISE OF HIS COMING? 2-23-13 Today I want to talk for a few minutes on "the promise of His coming". We're told in our text today that the skeptics would be asking that question, and we're reminded that this would be in the last days, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 21 " Get Ready To Rumble Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 4, 2018

part 21 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study of 1 Peter Part 21 “Get Ready to Rumble” I am not a huge boxing fan Boxing movies on the other hand I like But in both the actual ring And the movie Ring There is a common phrase that is part of boxing all over the world World class boxing announcer Michael ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Ix: Change Of Direction Epitomized By Peter Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

In anti-Christian environments, mature Christians adapt to changing circumstances as led by the Spirit . . . and are willing to make life changes as prescribed for doing the Lord's work without compromising fundamental Christian beliefs.

PETER EPITOMIZED CHANGE OF HEART AND MIND . . . (Acts 11:1-18) If all church leaders today were like the Apostle Peter, there is no telling what kind of churches our churches would be. A lot would depend on which aspect of Peter’s personality they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

How Healthy Churches Resist The Devil (1 Peter 5:8-11) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 5:8-11)

How Healthy Churches Resist the Devil Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness Is A Family Matter (Leviticus 19; I Peter 1:13-25)

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Jul 22, 2023

Godly Families are God's School for Lovingly Shaping a Social Ethic that Transforms Civilization. Leviticus 19:2 and I Peter chapter 1 teach us important principles for growing in holiness that results in experiencing a life changing Divine Love.

HOLINESS IS A FAMILY MATTER (Leviticus 19; I Peter 1:13-25) Godly Families are God's School for Lovingly Shaping a Social Ethic that Transforms Civilization "Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy." If we want to have a deep rich fellowship with God we must be willing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Power: Healing And Wholeness On Easter Sunday 1 Peter 2:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 28, 2024

The resurrection brings healing and wholeness to our lives, both spiritually and physically. Let us delve into the truth of God's Word and discover the profound implications of Easter for our health and well-being.

Resurrection Power: Healing and Wholeness on Easter Sunday As we gather on this Easter Sunday evening, we are reminded of the transformative power of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. I want us to explore how the resurrection brings healing and wholeness to our lives, both spiritually ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, Acts 3:6-8, Luke 9:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 2: Kept By God's Power

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021

This is the second study on the book of 1 Peter and covers 1 Peter 1:3-5. This study addresses how believers today should react to persecution.

An Exposition of ! Peter, part 2: Kept By God's Power Introduction In the last study, we covered some of the background issues such as authorship, date, occasion, and recipients of the epistle. Although there is not agreement among scholars, it seemed to me that Peter wrote it between 64-67 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible