Cross Bridge Church - A Church of the Nazarene
SIMON PETER: Coward to Courage
Our mission is helping people move from where they are to where God wants them to be.
Locations & Times
Cross Bridge Church
651 Barnes Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
SERMON NOTES
Three things that moved Simon Peter from Coward to Courageous
1. The Resurrection
2. Peter’s Failure & Jesus’ Grace
3. Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit
Three things that moved Simon Peter from Coward to Courageous
1. The Resurrection
2. Peter’s Failure & Jesus’ Grace
3. Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit
POP QUIZ
1. What time of day was it when Jesus first called Simon Peter to follow him?
a. About lunchtime
b. In the Evening
c. Early in the morning
2. When Jesus first called Peter to be his Disciple, Peter was:
a. Playing cards with his friends
b. Returning from fishing all night
c. Checking in with his broker about the latest news on the market price for fish
3. When Jesus first called Simon, he told him to cast out his net, and Simon caught:
a. Nothing
b. A Huge Tortoise that then pulled the boat to shore
c. So many fish the boat nearly sank.
1. What time of day was it when Jesus first called Simon Peter to follow him?
a. About lunchtime
b. In the Evening
c. Early in the morning
2. When Jesus first called Peter to be his Disciple, Peter was:
a. Playing cards with his friends
b. Returning from fishing all night
c. Checking in with his broker about the latest news on the market price for fish
3. When Jesus first called Simon, he told him to cast out his net, and Simon caught:
a. Nothing
b. A Huge Tortoise that then pulled the boat to shore
c. So many fish the boat nearly sank.
SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Spiritual growth happens when we receive new knowledge and then apply it to our lives. This always happens best in the context of community. Take time this week and engage in these additional scriptures and questions on your own. Then, discuss them with your Small Group.“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend” Proverbs 27:17
GETTING STARTED
• What stood out to you most this week from the message? What
did you learn? What was not clear? What helped you, or what
else would you like to discuss?
Share a memory or something you appreciate about your own
mother or a mother figure in your life.
• How can we honor and support mothers, not just on Mother's
Day, but throughout the year?
GOING DEEPER
• What aspects of Simon Peter's story resonate with you the most?
• Discuss when you felt like Simon Peter-facing fear, failure, or
doubt. How did you overcome it, or are you still working through
it?
How does the resurrection of Jesus change the way we view life
and death? In what ways does knowing that death is not the end
affect the way we live our lives?
• How do you typically respond to failure? Do you see it as a
hindrance or an opportunity for growth?
• How can we practically demonstrate our love for Jesus through
our actions towards others?
How often do you consciously rely on the power of the Holy Spirit
in your daily life? Share an experience when you felt empowered
by the Holy Spirit to overcome fear or accomplish something you
thought impossible.
WHERE SCRIPTURE MEETS LIFE
• What steps can you take to move from cowardice to courage in
your own life? How can you actively seek the power of the Holy
Spirit in your life and community?
Spiritual growth happens when we receive new knowledge and then apply it to our lives. This always happens best in the context of community. Take time this week and engage in these additional scriptures and questions on your own. Then, discuss them with your Small Group.“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend” Proverbs 27:17
GETTING STARTED
• What stood out to you most this week from the message? What
did you learn? What was not clear? What helped you, or what
else would you like to discuss?
Share a memory or something you appreciate about your own
mother or a mother figure in your life.
• How can we honor and support mothers, not just on Mother's
Day, but throughout the year?
GOING DEEPER
• What aspects of Simon Peter's story resonate with you the most?
• Discuss when you felt like Simon Peter-facing fear, failure, or
doubt. How did you overcome it, or are you still working through
it?
How does the resurrection of Jesus change the way we view life
and death? In what ways does knowing that death is not the end
affect the way we live our lives?
• How do you typically respond to failure? Do you see it as a
hindrance or an opportunity for growth?
• How can we practically demonstrate our love for Jesus through
our actions towards others?
How often do you consciously rely on the power of the Holy Spirit
in your daily life? Share an experience when you felt empowered
by the Holy Spirit to overcome fear or accomplish something you
thought impossible.
WHERE SCRIPTURE MEETS LIFE
• What steps can you take to move from cowardice to courage in
your own life? How can you actively seek the power of the Holy
Spirit in your life and community?
Giving
At Cross Bridge, we are joyful and generous in our giving, because we see it as an act of worship, and a way for us to bring back to God's work a portion of what He has entrusted us to manage. The link below will direct you to our giving page.
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