John 18:12–27 | Why Did Peter Deny Jesus? | Steve Henry | Nov. 16, 2025

This week, Pastor Steve Henry continues our journey through the Gospel of John as we examine Peter’s denial of Jesus in John 18:12–27. Though Peter’s moment is famous, Scripture shows that we too deny Christ—through compromise, silence, fear, and living for our own comfort.

Pastor Steve walks us through three reasons Peter denied Jesus:

1. He wasn’t willing to jeopardize his comfort.

2. He was afraid of people.

3. He let emotions—not the Holy Spirit—govern his commitment.

But Peter’s story doesn’t end in failure. He repented, he was restored, and he lived a bold, sacrificial life for Christ. His transformation invites us to ask: Does my life demonstrate repentance? Am I confessing Christ or denying Him?

Join us as we learn from Peter’s mistakes, embrace true repentance, and rediscover what wholehearted discipleship looks like in a world that often prefers comfort over conviction.