Failure is Not Final

Failure is not final when viewed through the lens of grace and redemption. Pastor Lee Jenkins opens the Aftershock series by exploring how the resurrection of Jesus Christ continued to impact lives, beginning with Peter. Through Peter's story of denial, regret, and restoration, we learn that our past mistakes do not disqualify us from God's purpose.

Verses:

Luke 22:54–62, Matthew 16:21–23, John 18:10, John 21:1–17, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Romans 8:1

Key Points/Topics Covered:

• The resurrection as an earthquake and its aftershocks in our lives
• Peter's denial and the weight of regret
• Godly sorrow vs. worldly sorrow
• Jesus restores Peter and reframes his failure
• How to turn failure into purpose and ministry

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Introduction to the Aftershock Series
03:10 - Reading from Luke 22:54–62
07:45 - Peter's Denial and Weeping Bitterly
12:30 - The Weight of Regret and Returning to Old Ways
18:00 - Jesus Restores Peter in John 21
22:15 - Four Principles to Ensure Failure is Not Final
28:00 - Godly Sorrow vs. Worldly Sorrow
32:45 - Reframing the Fire: From Denial to Destiny
38:00 - Discovering Your Calling Through Passion and Pain
44:00 - Final Encouragement and Prayer for Restoration

Main Takeaways:

- Failure may be part of your story, but it does not have to be the end of your story.
- Jesus is more interested in your future than your past and will meet you in your place of failure to restore you.
- What feels like being buried may actually be God planting you for a greater purpose.

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