2819 Church CROSS TO COMMISSION | I Did It Anyway | Matthew 26:69-75 | Lonnell Williams
Dec 15, 2025
Lonnell Williams, the Executive Pastor at 2819 Church, dives deep into the complexities of conviction and denial through the lens of Peter's story in Matthew 26:69-75. He explores how fear can lead to spiritual compromise and encourages listeners to recognize that their faith is visible to others. Lonnell emphasizes the importance of genuine repentance and shows how Peter’s failures transformed into a powerful testimony. He offers a call to embrace grace as a catalyst for renewal, reminding us all that restoration is an ongoing journey.
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Witty Remark Regretted Immediately
- Lonnell Williams recounts teasing his pregnant wife about forgetting keys and instantly regretting it when his mouth moved faster than his brain.
- He uses the story to illustrate willful disobedience and doing wrong despite knowing better.
Proximity Without Commitment Fails
- Peter followed Jesus from a distance to observe without being implicated, showing proximity without identification weakens conviction.
- Lonnell Williams warns that comfort and distance masquerade as safety but erode genuine faith.
Fear Of Exposure Trumps Conviction
- Fear often drives compromise more than love of wrong, making people avoid the cost of right choices.
- Williams says many deny Jesus to avoid exposure, not death, revealing fear of being known.
