{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Houston's First Baptist Church","title":"The Cross Pt.3 - Jesus Denied","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1755,"description":"In this sermon the speaker walks through the Gospel accounts of Peter’s denial of Jesus, beginning with Matthew 26:31‑35 where Jesus predicts that Peter will deny Him three times before the rooster crows. He recounts how Peter, despite his bold declarations of loyalty, follows Jesus from a distance after the arrest, is confronted by a servant girl and then another, and finally swears he does not know Jesus, fulfilling the prediction. The speaker then adds Luke 22:31‑34, highlighting Jesus’ prayer for Peter that his faith would not fail and his charge to strengthen the other disciples.\n\nThe preacher then moves from the narrative to a theological reflection, emphasizing that Peter’s failures were met with Jesus’ continued favor, prayer, and forgiveness. He contrasts Peter’s reputation with that of Judas, points out Peter’s impulsive yet faithful character, and explains how his self‑sufficiency led to denial. The sermon stresses that true repentance—Godly sorrow that produces change—transformed Peter from a denier into a bold apostle, culminating in his later ministry, humility, and martyrdom. The speaker urges listeners to learn from Peter’s story, to avoid self‑reliance, to embrace humility, and to proclaim Christ boldly in their own lives.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/o5yzRQYlXr9ParDz0W15WXJmDEyj_QNDo8tzYNqSRoc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wN2Ew/Yjg4MTI1YTdmNDVi/Mjc2NWZiNDkwYTBi/OTU4MS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}