Peter was instrumental in opening many doors for the gospel to be heard throughout the world. As he now travels to a mostly Gentile church at Antioch, Peter shows his flaws again by becoming legalistic and submitting to peer pressure. Open your bibles to Galatians as we see how Paul corrects Peter and puts him back on the right track.
Pt 10 – What the Resurrection Meant to Simon Peter
March 27, 2016 • Dr. Bobby Blanton
The resurrection means a lot to all Christians, but today we explore what the resurrection meant specifically to Simon Peter.
Pt 9 – Peter Remembered
March 20, 2016 • Dr. Bobby Blanton
Peter's denial of Jesus was a result of his overconfidence and his refusal to fully let go of the things of the world. After denying Jesus three times, the rooster's crow would always become a reminder to Peter of his betray in a moment of weakness.
Pt 8 – Overcome By Overconfidence
March 13, 2016 • Dr. Bobby Blanton
Oftentimes Satan attacks our strengths rather than our weaknesses. Jesus warned Simon Peter that Satan asked to "sift" him in order to bring Simon Peter to a point of failure. God uses those moments of overconfidence to shape and mold us to being a more effective disciple.
Pt 7 – Grumbling Over Grace
March 6, 2016 • Dr. Bobby Blanton
There are three inner connecting stories that bring us to the parable of the workers in the vineyard. The first demonstrates grief (Matt 19:16-22), the second exemplifies greed (Matt 19:23-30), and the third tells of grace (Matt 20:1-16). Simon Peter had much to learn about God's grace, much like we do.
Pt 6 – A Coin… A Fish… and the Obligations of a Disciple
February 21, 2016 • Dr. Bobby Blanton
By the miracle of finding a coin in a fish, Jesus shows Peter his obligation of being a "rock" and not a "stumbling block."
Pt 5 - Confirming Your Confession
February 14, 2016 • Dr. Bobby Blanton
Peter, James, and John went up to the mountain with Jesus and had an amazing experience! For Simon Peter, this experience would teach him the value of worship to a disciple.
Pt 4 - When the "Rock" Became a "Stumbling Block"
February 7, 2016 • Dr. Bobby Blanton
In Matthew 16:21-25, Simon Peter comes to a ministry defining moment. Likewise, we must ask ourselves, "Am I ashamed of the cross?", and "have I ever blocked someone else from coming to the cross?" Join Pastor Bobby Blanton for Part 4 of the Simone Peter Principles.
Pt 3 - A Day in the Making
January 31, 2016 • Dr. Bobby Blanton
Join Simon Peter for the first 24 hours of being fully committed to Jesus, and see what he learns about being a true disciple!
Pt 2 - Simon's Casting Call
January 24, 2016 • Dr. Bobby Blanton
Pastor Bobby continues his series on Simon Peter and uses the passage from Luke to show three requirements of being a disciple.
Pt 1 - Seeing the "Will Be"
January 17, 2016 • Dr. Bobby Blanton
Simon Peter is one of the most well known characters in the Bible. What do we know of Simon who later become "Peter" and what can we learn from him and his relationship with Jesus? Join us as we begin the series on Simon Peter and the life lessons we'll learn through Scripture.
