John Oldfield Sunday 6 th April 2014 Heroes: People Just Like Us.

John OldfieldSunday 6th April 2014

Heroes: People Just Like Us

Peter the FishermanHis journey from Disciple

to Apostle

Mark 1 v 16 - 18Matthew 26 v 31 - 35

Luke 22 v 54 - 62John 21 v 15 - 19

Peter the Disciple

Peter's lowest point

Peter's re-instatement

Peter the Apostle

Peter's Power Encounter

Lessons to learn from Peter• It is not the end of the world to fail• God takes us as we are and makes us more like

Jesus• God wants us all to be people of faith and action• Honesty, humility and repentance are key • Restoration and new power are always available

Response:• Blown it? – It is not too late to have another go• Need re-instating? - Come to Him• Sorry? - Sort it out with God now• Tempted to go back? - Tell Him you love Him • Holding back? - Take courage• Need power? - Ask Him for it