Sermons about John 21:15 - SermonCentral.com

You Cast, You Come, You Follow

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007

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Jesus extends three invitations ¡V the disciples are drawn closer and closer to Him with each one ¡V and the intimacy and responsibility grow deeper each time.

The story of our text today has the familiar theme of Peter’s restoration. Peter had denied Christ three times outside Pilate’s house during Jesus’ trial. In this reunion by the sea Peter confesses his love for Jesus three times. It is heartwarming to think about the big fisherman being received ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

It's A Question Of Loyalty

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on May 3, 2007

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Jesus’ question to Peter, "Do you love me more than these?" could be taken in at least three ways, each posing an important challenge to look closely at our own devotion to the Savior.

Let’s start with an easy question. Have you ever been betrayed? If so, you know the pain of broken trust. Now for a more difficult question; Have you ever been the betrayer? It isn’t a difficult question because you don’t know the answer, but because the answer can be very painful. If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Carrying The Second Bulb

Contributed by Rusty Wright on May 10, 2007

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Making the most of the second chances God gives us to "feed his sheep."

Carrying the Second Bulb 4-22-07 John 21:1-19 We all know from history class that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1879. He wasn’t the first person to come up with the idea, some guy in England actually made a working light bulb the year before. But Edison was the first person to make a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

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What are the conditions under which the disciples "loved" Jesus and how does that relate to our loving him?

Do You Love Me? John 21: 1 - 19 Intro: How many times have you had someone very special to you ask one of the following questions? How much do you love me? Why do you love me? Do you love me? --- My favorite response to the last questions is, “You mean today?” That usually puts an end not ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forty Days That Changed A Life 6.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 2, 2005

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Jesus spent 40 days on the earth after His resurrection before He went back to heaven.

Forty days that changed a life 6. John 21: 07/03/05 We are continuing our study on the series forty days that changed a life. Forty days is mentioned in the Bible 22 times. We have had 5 messages already in our series. This morning is our 6th sermon in this series. You know the Bible says that ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Becomes Peter Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 18, 2005

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7th of 7 messages on the transformation by Jesus of Simon into Peter. This message focuses on the breakfast questions of Jesus in John 21.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary The Transformation Began in Amazement… at what Jesus taught and gave to people – both healing and forgiveness Amazement Led to Obedience… even when Simon didn’t think it would make a difference Obedience Grew Into Faith… that moved Simon to get out of the boat ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Farewell Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

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Peter’s restoration by Jesus

Farewell Peter John 21.1-22 We come this morning to our final sermon in our series on Simon Peter. I hope you have found them of benefit to you spiritually. The Scene. Peter has denied Christ Jesus in the courtyard of the High Priest. Jesus has been crucified and has risen from the dead. He has ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Forgiving The Fallen Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

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There’s a lot we can learn about forgiveness by following the example Jesus set for us when He restored Peter.

Shalom, it’s Peter again. I talked with many of you last Sunday when I told you about an amazing fishing trip. I had been doubly disappointed -- first in myself for failing Jesus, and second when we didn’t catch any fish. But then Jesus appeared, and after having breakfast on the beach, he asked me ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Changed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 6, 2002

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This is the 5th sermon in the series "Walking With Jesus". This sermon makes a comparison between a struggling servant and a successful servant of Jesus Christ.

Sunday Morning, October 6, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Walking With Jesus” [#5] SLIDE 27 CHANGED! John 21:15-19 Introduction: 1. Isn’t it amazing how God changes us when we are saved? But, even after salvation, it is hard to live a life that pleases God. 2. Part of our ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19, Matthew 26:36-75

Denomination: Baptist

The Story After The Greatest Story

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

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After a really great act, it’s hard to follow. You are setup to fail! Nobody wants to follow a great act! It makes you look twice as bad, right?

The Story after the Greatest Story After a really great act, it’s hard to follow. You are setup to fail! Nobody wants to follow a great act! It makes you look twice as bad, right? Easter just flew past - it made sort of a wooshing sound! Did you hear the wooshing sound? So what’s next after ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-18, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

When The Excitement Fades And Your Ready To Quit

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2002

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Peter is given as an example of one of the first preachers who wanted to quit, from this text we can glean three questions that can cause us to desire to quit.

“When The Excitement Fades; And you feel like quitting.” John 21:1-22 [Sermon suggested in an article by the same name by Ed Underwood. (Kindred Spirit publication of Dallas Seminary, Spring 1992) pp. 10-13] (All Scriptures quoted unless specified ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Feed My Sheep

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002

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It’s time to come down from the stands –stop being His fan and become His friend.

FEED MY SHEEP Key Verse: JOHN 21:15-17 15. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16. Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

Leadership Challenge

Contributed by J Spurling on Jun 6, 2003

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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

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Reading Of The Will Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 21, 2003

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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

Scripture: John 21:15-25, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003

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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

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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