"Use Me: Simon Peter: A Rocky Character” | Rev. Roberto Chaple
Simon Peter was bold, brash, and deeply flawed—and Jesus still called him. In this kickoff to the Use Me series, Pastor Roberto Chaple shows how God works through imperfect people with willing hearts.
This week we begin our new series Use Me: Beauty in the Broken with a powerful message about the disciple Simon Peter. Pastor Roberto reminds us that God doesn’t wait for us to be perfect before calling us—He meets us in our mess and shapes us into vessels for His mission.
Peter’s story is deeply human. A fisherman turned apostle, he was impulsive, passionate, courageous, and flawed. He walked on water and then sank in doubt. He declared loyalty to Jesus, then denied Him. But through grace, repentance, and restoration, Peter grew into a steadfast leader of the early church.
This message explores how our words, works, and wants reveal our true character. And how, through Jesus, even our brokenness can become the foundation for spiritual growth. You don’t have to fix yourself before God can use you—what matters most is your desire to follow Him.
“Beyond your words and works, God is interested in your wants.”
– Pastor Roberto
Discussion Questions
How would you describe Peter’s character at the start of his journey with Jesus? What stood out to you about his transformation?
In what ways have your words, works, or wants not always aligned?
How have you experienced God working through your imperfections?
What does it mean to you that God changes us not based on who we were, but on who we can become?
Pastor Roberto asked, “What do you want?” — How would you honestly answer that today?
Simon Peter was bold, brash, and deeply flawed—and Jesus still called him. In this kickoff to the Use Me series, Pastor Roberto Chaple shows how God works through imperfect people with willing hearts.
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Simon Peter was bold, brash, and deeply flawed—and Jesus still called him. In this kickoff to the Use Me series, Pastor Roberto Chaple shows how God works through imperfect people with willing hearts.