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  • Michael Bowen avatar

    There Are More Fish In The Sea

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,017 views

    Three reasons why churches die.

    There Are More Fish In The Sea - John 21:1-6 Introduction: A young boy attended his father’s church for the first time. During the whole service the young boy was bored to tears and couldn’t wait for the service to end. When the service was finally over the father in the son were in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Schwartz avatar

    Restored

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 27,467 views

    Can Christians today be restored to full time Christian ministry such as Peter was after denying the Lord three times?

    Restored” Have you ever lost something or misplaced something and you couldn’t remember where you had placed that something. If you are like me you take that something and place it in a safe place where you know you can find it again. The problem with this is that after a certain amount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A New Beginning

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 6, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 45,597 views

    This sermon was preached the first Sunday of 2002 and it deals with the new beginning Peter had in John 21 after his previous denials of Christ. God always has a plan for our lives after a failure.

    A New Beginning GNLCC 1/4/2002 Psalm 89:1-8 Luke 22:54-62 John 21:15-19 Have you ever swore that you would never do something only to discover that later on you did the very thing that you said you would never do? Now that can be a good thing when you did something positive that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dealing With Full Nets

    Contributed by Mike Kern on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 13,080 views

    Are we ready for the catch God would send our way?

    DEALING WITH FULL NETS by Mike Kern Matt 4:18-22; Luke 5:4-11; John 21:1-14 Intro We went out recently to catch crawdads. I took along my fishing net to make it easier. However, the first few crawdads I caught seemed to disappear before I got them back to shore and I couldn’t understand why. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leadership Challenge

    Contributed by J Spurling on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,273 views

    A study of Christ’s leadership challenge to Peter in John 21:15–22 will motivate us to jump-start our participation in the church.

    This morning we are going to be talking about Leadership. As a matter of fact I am going to challenge you this morning toward leadership. But, my definition of church leadership that I am challenging you toward might be a little different from what you think leadership within the body of Christ is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Father's Day Advice Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 17,096 views

    Letting Jesus tell us how to run our life is hard but fruitful. Trust Him in all things. Fits all groups but targets men.

    John 21:1-14 – Father’s Day Advice Someone wrote these humorous words called, "The World According to Dad." These are words that most dads have said at some time or another to their children. - This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you. - Bring back all the change. - How should I know? Ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    The Reading Of The Will Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,286 views

    God’s will for someone, no matter what other details there are, boils down to loving Him first and serving others, just the same as for Peter.

    A pastor received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to do. One day a friend met the pastor’s young son on the street. “Do you know what your dad is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quitting Is Not An Option - Part #2

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,413 views

    Satan can’t win unless you quit

    Why quitting is not an option - part #2 July 13, 2003 John 21:1-3 This morning we dealt with the spiritual side of being attacked by satan and our reactions determining the long lasting affects of those attacks. Tonight I want to deal specifically with one of the reactions we have that creates ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Peter Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 13,676 views

    This message came from a series I did entitled "Witnesses", focusing on those who were eyewitnesses of Christ. Each message was prefaced with a short dramatic monologue, which is included.

    Peter Man, am I confused right now. They say, “when the goin’ gets tough, the tough…go fishin’.” Well, that’s where I am; I been fishin’ since I was 2 years old, me and Andrew; it’s the only life we ever knew…’til like three years ago. Pete’s the name; means “rock”. Yeah, that’s me, okay, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Russ Houser avatar

    The Call To Love

    Contributed by Russ Houser on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,992 views

    Loving our neighbor goes way beyond just being polite to them. Here is a look at the 3 phases of loving your neighbor.

    The call to love 2-10-02 AM John 21: 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    God's Recall

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,960 views

    When God issues His call a second time

    Peter Had Denied Knowing the Lord and Had Seen Christ Crucified. The One to Whom Jesus Had Said “Flesh and Blood Has Not Revealed this to You, but My Father Which Is in Heaven . . . and on this Rock I Will Build My Church,” Had Been Through an Experience of Spiritual Crushing and Humiliation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Give It Up!

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,309 views

    When you give up what you have been blessed with, you receive more than you can contain.

    There are times that it is difficult to walk with God. You cannot set your pace by the pace other men. You must set your timing by the pace of God Himself. You are walking with the infinte as opposed to the finite. His thoughts are higher than our ways, and his thoughts are above our thoughts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Sonny Thomas, Sr. avatar

    Lovest Thou Me?

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 25,426 views

    Does your love and commitment to God mirror His love and commitment to you?

    I. Does Your Love For Christ Place Him Above All Others? - v. 15 "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jona, lovest thou me more than these?" This is Jesus’ third appearance to His disciples following His resurrection. The disciples just witnessed another miraculous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Restored Peter Series

    Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 17, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,818 views

    Consider your real love for God! Does it lead you to an unwavering commitment to follow him completely?

    Introduction: Jesus has a way like no one else at getting our attention. He will do whatever it takes to draw us close to himself throughout our journey through this life. Right there on the beach, Jesus led Peter through an experience that remove his former cloud of denial and cause Peter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Frustrated Fisherman?

    Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 178 ratings
     | 25,503 views

    Exposition of John 21:1-19

    INTRO: How many of you have ever feel frustrated and a failure? I grew up in a broken home. I know the results of a failed marriage. As a teenager, my school report card told me I was a failure. All those “D;s” made me feel like I was "Dumb and Dumber." My unsaved father had a bad name that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist