Sermons About Peter
Making Life Work - Be Patient
Proverbs tells us that as we seek wisdom that we will find patience. To be self controlled is difficult in the midst of frustrating situations; but when we relinquish our control to Jesus, He will guide us in developing patience.
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God Restores
Can you relate to Peter? There are many times in our lives where we've failed Christ and have been forgiven, but still feel as though we can't revisit those failures or don't feel fully restored. It shouldn't be that way though - God does mean for us to be fully restored, but more importantly He means to use those failures to change us.
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The Sermon Heard Round The World
There are three reasons why God so powerfully blessed Peter's inaugural sermon at Pentecost. It was bible-based, Christ-centered, and application-aimed. Peter's sermon sets an example of how to deliver the gospel message and we can pattern our proclamations of the gospel after Peter's so that we can be powerful witnesses for Christ.
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Who is in Charge
Luke 22:54-23:7 In 4 interrelated episodes, Luke shows that Jesus has been rejected at every level. In each case, the question revolves around who Jesus is! And, amazingly, in all four cases they miss the truth, even though it is right in front of them! This can only be explained one way: God's predetermined plan and foreknowledge have brought about this seemingly tragic set of circumstances precisely so that the Cross will be a reality.
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Jesus Builds His Church
In Matthew 16, as Jesus gets closer to the time of his death, he promises his disciples that he will build his church and that the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. This promise is the hope of the church today.
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Who Is This King of Glory?
Who Do you believe Jesus is? We know what many people around us think. Many say Jesus was a good teacher, even a prophet, but have a hard time crowning him lord. The same question that Jesus asked the disciples I believe he is asking us today. Who do you believe Jesus is?
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Finding God In Times Of Emotional Trauma & Confusion
Pastor gives us a guide to staying on the right track amidst some of the difficulties of life.
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Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?
Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries brings a Word concerning our relationship with Our Beloved Pastor George and he also shares a sermon on Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test? Podcast Legend: 00:00 – 38:15 – Worship 38:16 – 43:20 – Pastor George prays 43:21 – 44:48 – Cookie brings a Word 44:49 – 50:55 – Pastor George’s radio preview 50:56 – 52:47 – Various announcements 52:48 – 1:08:15 – Betty speaks then Cindi & Pastor pray with her 1:08:16 – 1:31:02 - Dick Dungan brings a Word concerning Our Beloved pastor George 1:30:03 – 1:53:30 – Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries shares on “Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?” 1:53:31 – 2:03:42 – Closing Worship & Benediction
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Hope For Godly Wives
In this passage of scripture we find Simon Peter, a married man, talking about the marriage relationship. All seven of these verses revolve around the concept of a godly wife. Notice what Peter tells us about godly wives. (2 of 5 in the "Building Blocks for the Family" series)
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The Power of Pentecost - Pt. 1
In Acts 2:1-21, Luke explained how and why the Holy Spirit powerfully worked on the day of Pentacost so that we will be able to better understand the way He wants to powerfully work in our church and in our lives.
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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Peter Keeps It Real pt. 3
This sermon was preached on Good Shepherd Sunday. It shows us how Christ taking on the punishment of the cross models for us a way to resist the temptation to retaliate when we feel unjustly wronged. We also looked at Psalm 23 as a text along with the reading from 1 Peter. As sinners we build up walls between us and others, but Jesus came to break down walls.
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Trusting Jesus and Elders During Difficult Times
People often aspire to positions of leadership because it can bring them fame, power, and comfort, and those who seek power for such reasons will often use the people they lead to achieve these goals. The Apostle Peter speaks to the leaders of the churches and reminds them that they are not to act like this but instead they should lovingly care for the people entrusted to their care, leading by example and not by being domineering, shepherding their flock in the example of their Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. The rest of the people in the church should humbly accept the authority of their pastors, knowing that God has appointed their leaders to help guide them and care for them.
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From the Fire (The restoration of Peter)
John concludes his Gospel with another post-resurrection appearance. This time, it is specifically for Peter. For John, it is important for Peter to be reconciled to Jesus. Peter's name has something to do with "unshakeable faith," but could Peter continue as a church leader, announcing freedom from sin and death through Christ, if he had no intimate knowledge of what that was? Jesus brings Peter back to some past experiences to point him to a future mission.
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Trusting Jesus During Difficult Times
We spend a lot of time, money and effort to try to make our lives more comfortable and avoid suffering. When suffering does come into our lives we often complain and wonder why God didn’t do something to prevent it. The Apostle Peter wrote to a group of Christians who were undergoing persecution because they followed Jesus and he told them that they shouldn’t be surprised by times of suffering but instead understand that Jesus suffered on our behalf while He was here and we should endure suffering for His sake with the same attitude that He had. We should be willing to share the Gospel with people regardless of how they will treat us afterward, knowing that we are blessed when we are mocked for our faith.
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Peter Keeps It Real pt. 1
This sermon introduces who Peter was, and why he wrote this letter to the young Christians of Asia Minor. It also hits on the reality that though we may suffer in this life, we've been given an inheritance from Jesus. That inheritance is a living hope that we are saved by Him.
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Three Failures
Peter, Judas and Pilate all failed spectacularly in the hours leading up to the Crucifixion. Peter was overconfident; Judas a know-it-all; and Pilate didn't like being put upon to make a judgment about Jesus. We should take their failures to heart and learn from them.
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But God
Synopsis: There are moments when we clearly recognize God's hands of mercy and deliverance in our lives Scripture: Acts 10: 34-40 (NIV) 34 Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. 36 You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. 37 You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached-- 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. 39 "We are witnesses of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a tree, 40 but God raised him from the dead on the third day and caused him to be seen.
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Genuine Faith Meditates on the End
People will often speculate about how close we are to the end times and how many prophecies have been fulfilled and how many are left to go. Sometimes this speculation can go too far and cause people to get so wrapped up in when Jesus is coming back that they lose sight of Jesus Himself. The thought that Jesus will come back soon also tends to lead people to withdraw from the world and stop caring about its condition. Peter reminds his readers that the end of all things is at hand and exhorts them to do the exact opposite. He urges us to be self-controlled and hospitable, to serve one another with the gifts that God has given us, and to love each earnestly, because earnest love covers over sins.
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16-MAR-2008 The WAY of Hope
Both Peter and Judas put their hope in the wrong place and as a result forsook the Lord ... where is your hope?
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Relentless Determination
After Jesus struggled in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, he was determined to go all the way—to die for your sin on Calvary. In John chapter 18, there are groups and individuals, each one with their own agenda, with the potential to hinder Jesus from accomplishing his mission: the Roman army, a religious delegation, Judas, Peter, and John. But God, in his sovereign power and relentless determination, carried out his plan to offer his son as your sacrifice in spite of the failures of these groups and individuals. Today, he is as determined to keep you as his child in spite of your own failures.
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How Genuine Faith Redeems Fellowship
Christian community should be marked by mutual love and understanding but far too often it rife with bitterness, gossip, and harsh words between members. This is often caused because people do not forgive each other when they are sinned against but instead harbor a self-righteous attitude and think that they are above committing the kind of sin in question. Peter reminds us that we are all to be united because we have all been forgiven by God because Christ died for our sins, and just as God did not repay us evil for our evil towards Him but instead gave us forgiveness and grace we too are to bless and forgive those that sin against us.
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How Genuine Faith Redeems Family
God’s roles for men and women in marriage have been offensive in varying ways in each of the cultures that the Gospel has met. Some people are offended that women are asked to submit, and some are offended that the man is called to honor his wife and treat her as an equal. God has set up His plan for marriage in such a way that it enables each other to stop jockeying for power in the marriage and love each other sacrificially. The husband is to step up, take responsibility for the family. He is to lead by example and with sacrificial love, not by intimidation, domination, or abuse. The wife is to willingly submit to this sacrificial leadership and not nag, boss around, or emotionally manipulate her husband. When both people do this according to God’s good plan it is a beautiful picture of how Jesus Christ loves the church as His beloved bride.
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How Genuine Faith Redeems Work
We often grumble about the toil and injustice that can come from our jobs. Peter reminds us that we are to be ambassadors for Jesus at work as well, respecting our bosses and doing good to everyone there while patiently enduring the letdowns and frustrations that come with any job. We should do this because Jesus set the example for loving people while He was being insulted and abused, enduring the cross for our sake so that we could be reconciled to God.
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I Will Not Deny You!
Simon was Jesus' first disciple. Jesus renamed him Peter, which meant, "the rock." He was the ringleader amongst the disciples, the spokesman, and he functions in Mark's gospel as the source for most of the content. In tonight's passage, Peter fails Jesus, denying him three times and cursing the Master he so passionately confesses to love. So how did Peter go from failing Jesus to being the leader of God's church?
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How Genuine Faith Transforms Neighborhoods and Communities
The Apostle Peter reminds us that we are foreigners here in this life, and because of this we should not get distracted from our journey by empty worldly passions that cry for our attention like lame roadside exhibits on a road trip. Instead, we should live honorable lives and respect the authorities over us because God has put them in power for our good. If we do this it will help quiet those who would slander and oppose us because we preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Jesus the Foundation of Genuine Faith
Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our faith. Everything we do is built and founded upon who He is and what He has done for us on the cross. In light of this we are called with the same command that Jesus repeated throughout His ministry on earth to the people He encountered: “follow me.” People can stumble over the idea of following Jesus for a number of reasons. Some people don’t believe in the supernatural, some don’t want to admit that they are sinners in need of salvation, and others consider the cost of following Christ as too high. Those that do follow though are being built up into a spiritual house that honors Him by praising and serving Him.
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Done With All of That
In light of the fact that we as Christians have been ransomed from our futile old ways of life by the blood of Jesus and now have a great inheritance waiting with Him the Apostle Peter calls us push aside all of the sinful passions and habits that used to enslave us like malice, jealousy, deceit, and hypocrisy, and instead love each other sincerely and hunger to learn more about Christ through the Scriptures.
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Casting our cares upon him
Do we fix our eyes on Jesus in the Midst of our worries? The reason we worry is that we take our eyes off of Jesus. Peter sunk in the water when he took his eyes off of Jesus. It will be the same way for us. We must fix our eyes on jesus, the author and perfector of our faith.
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Genuine Faith in Salvation and Suffering Part 2
Religion is often used as a means of obtaining material blessings in this life like wealth, success, protection, health, and a good family, and when that religion fails to provide us with these things we lose faith in it. The Apostle Peter wrote to remind us that our hope doesn’t lie in such present circumstances but in the eternal realities promised to us in heaven, and we can put our faith in these promises because they were bought for us by the death of Jesus on the cross. This hope helps us to endure the trials and suffering that come in this life because they prove that our faith is genuine and prepare us for the blessings that will be ours when we see Jesus face to face.
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Genuine Faith in Salvation and Suffering Part 1
The Apostle Peter reminds us that we have a great source of hope because God has promised a pure, eternal inheritance for those who believe in Him. This great inheritance has been secured for us because Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins and rose from the grave to prove beyond a doubt that He was in fact God in the flesh. The historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ is rock solid and we can put our trust in the God who made it happen. Fixing our thoughts on the hope that we have in heaven will help us to endure the suffering that we go through in this life.
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Genuine Faith Begins With Jesus
Peter begins his letter by introducing himself as someone who is identified with Jesus Christ. There was a time when Peter was too ashamed to identify himself with Jesus and denied that he knew Him three times because of the threat of persecution. Jesus heard this but did not condemn Peter. Instead, He went to the cross to die for Peter’s sins, rose from the grave, forgave Peter, and reinstated him as a leader. After that Peter spent his remaining days as an apostle, or errand boy, for Jesus, pointing to Him and His glory and telling people about how they could find forgiveness and reconciliation with God through faith in Jesus Christ, just like he did.
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Making Him Our Lord
Jesus is the lord. Brothers what must we do? We are to repent and bring others to Repentance by speaking and living the gospel in love.
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Peter's Way of Grace
When Peter calls his readers to grow in the grace of Jesus Christ, he is speaking from many experiences of living in and by the grace of God.
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The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Greatest Story Ever Told: God sent his son to become one of us, so that we could have the hope of eternal life with him.
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Hospitality
Hope's message today, "Hospitality" is taken from 1 Peter 4:7-11. "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins." Do we live in a "dog eat dog" world? God commands us to show hospitality to one another. Approx 16 min.
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Acts 11 : Breaking Barriers - All People Everywhere Can Be Clean
It is in the book of Acts that we read of non-Jews coming to faith in Jesus. This was not totally unusual even during the OT times (Rahab, Ruth). But such cases were sort of an “exception”. The Jewish Church leaders probably viewed the conversion of the Samaritans and the Ethiopian as exceptions as well. BUT no one in the early Jewish Church was prepared for the flood of Gentiles that would soon make up a majority of the Church. See, an old barrier existed between Jews and Gentiles – a legal barrier which did not allow a Jew to step foot into the home of a Gentile – God-fearer or not! This barrier seemed destined to remain for eternity. Luke tells us that it was Peter who crossed over that barrier and declared it had been made obsolete by the cross. Jewish Christians should not see Jesus as the savior of Jews alone, but see Jesus as an international savior, one who came to bleed and die for Gentiles of many languages and colors.
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A Continual Unfolding
There are some high mountain peaks in every narrative, crucial plot turns which move the story to its climax. As the story of Jesus unfolds in Mark we see some very important events go down. First, Peter confesses Jesus to be the Christ a confession upon which the church will be built. Second, Jesus begins to foretell what was prophesied about him long ago, that the Son of Man must suffer, be murdered and rise from death. This was an unexpected turn of events for the disciples that he repeats with them driving home the central focus of his mission. Third, God reveals Jesus is his glory on the top of a mountain. His radiant beauty and manifest glory was displayed for the disciples just before they turn towards leading the mission towards a cross in Jerusalem. The cost of following Jesus, a Jesus who would be rejected by people and die an ignoble death, was being made clear.
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Follow Me (AM)
Adam preaches Matthew 4:18-22. As Messiah, Jesus issued a reasonable call to the men who would become His closest followers. Immediately the two groups of brothers responded, an appropriate reaction to the words of the One who had already been proven as the Messiah.
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Peter's Denials
From Peter's denials we learn four important lessons about remaining faithful to Jesus. If we want to remain faithful we must listen to Jesus, pray, humble ourselves and repent when we fall.
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Joel The Day of the Lord is Coming
Joel's message to the people is just as relevant to us today. Trouble will come, God is calling us all to turn back to him,Because the day of the lord is coming when we least expect it like a thief in the night.
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Do You Really Identify With Peter?
Many identify with the Apostle Peter for a number of reasons, usually because of mistakes we've made or shortcomings we have. Let's look at how we should really identify with Peter.
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Chase the Lion (#4): Looking Foolish & Taking Risks
Lion-chasers are willing to look foolish and take risks. Like Peter, lion-chasers step out of the boat because they know that to sink is better than to sit. We all face lions; we can either chase them or cave to them. Two lions we all face are the lion of "authentic community" and the "lion of purpose". Chase these lions!
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Goin' Fishing?
Like Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, we should simply tell people about Jesus and bring them to Him.
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Let him Deny...?
Jesus is condemned by the Jewish leadership in Jerusalem, while Peter denies him as well.
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