Sermons on John 21:15:

Be Christ's Witness

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Apr 13, 2024

If you were called as a witness for Christ, what would you stay? Are you prepared to take the stand?

If you’re going to tell people about Christ, you have to make it personal. What better way than to tell people what you’ve seen and how it’s impacted you personally. Relating what you’ve experienced is at the heart of being a witness. Why is this so important? Because you’ve just made it ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15, 1 Peter 5:1-2, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Other

A Compass Point, Not A Life Sentence: Trauma And The Future Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025

This is the fifth talk in a course called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 2". This advanced course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are in attendance, so the homily is presented with that in mind.

This is a video of my grandson Matthew. He is eager to touch the brownie plate. He’s in his own little world and very interested in what's on the plate, but his Mom won’t let him touch it (to not get baby goo on the food and because it’s a dessert far too high in sugar for him at his age of 10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lovest Thou Me? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 20, 2025

After the Resurrection, Jesus met the eleven disciples in Galilee. Peter and six others went fishing one night but caught nothing. Jesus ministered to all of them, and especially to Peter.

Lovest Thou Me? Introduction: The Lord Jesus Christ had told His followers to meet Him in Galilee. While they were waiting for Him, Peter decided to try fishing again. The results: not great. But there’s more to the story than empty nets. (Full disclosure: This message is based on a sermon I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Love Follows Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 22, 2025

If we love Jesus, we should follow Him.

Love Follows Text: John 21:15-25, Luke 22:31-32 Last Sunday I said, God gives us very clear commands in His Word, and He expects us to follow them. They aren’t suggestions. And I said that God’s Word is authoritative for the simple fact that it is God’s Word. It’s from God. Those commands are ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25, Luke 22:31-32, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preaching Your Sermon - True Ministers Regurgitate, Or Do They – Should They Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 19, 2024

Here, we are sharing some thoughts about church ministry especially the tendency to preach on what someone else has done because one has not bothered to study for oneself. Every situation is specific to its own church but here are general principles.

PREACHING YOUR SERMON - TRUE MINISTERS REGURGITATE, OR DO THEY – SHOULD THEY? I keep some finches and just recently one pair had babies. It is interesting the way the Lord has arranged for the babies to be fed. I think most people have noticed the method used by birds as the young are fed. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15, John 21:17, 2 Timothy 2:1-2, Acts 20:28-29, Ecclesiastes 12:8-12, Ephesians 4:11-12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Keys - Philemon Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

Christian forgiveness is the surrendering one's rights for the spiritual and temporal benefit of another.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25, Matthew 18:21-22, Luke 17:3-4, Luke 23:34, John 21:15-19, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving To Others Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 21, 2024

What would it take to convince you to make time to serve the Lord? What would it take to get you to reprioritize your goals and dreams to no longer be inwardly focused but other focused? In other words what would it take to get you to share the same comfort you have received from Christ with others?

Given John 21:15-25; Luke 24:13-35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When the Son of Man returns in His glory who amongst us does not want to be placed at His right side and acknowledged as one of His sheep (Matthew 25:31-46)? Whom amongst us does not dream of one ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25, Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Failures Flourish Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 31, 2024

If you have failed the Lord, come back to Him. Come for fellowship with the Lord and let Him feed you. Confess your failure to the Lord and let Him affirm you. Commit to following the Lord and let Him restore you.

When Elon Musk started SpaceX in California, he had a dream of safely returning used rocket boosters so they could be used again. This would greatly reduce the cost of space flight. To date, they have been very successful. However, initially there was a lot of failure. Take a look at this YouTube ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Restoration For The Galilean

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 1, 2024

Peter denied Jesus three times. Later Jesus restores Peter

The Restoration for the Galilean Mark 14:65-72, John 21:15-19 Good morning. Many of us remember the TV show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The show was hosted by Ty Pennington, and it was about rebuilding homes, trying to give certain families hope. The show would do electrical, plumbing, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:65-72, John 21:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Breakfast With The King Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

This morning we are looking at a unique encounter that the disciples had with Jesus. More specifically, we are looking at an encounter that Peter had with Jesus.

Opener: Good Morning everyone! We are so blessed to be here this morning and worshiping the Lord together as a family! Last week, we celebrated father day and if you were not able to get your mug, please be sure to grab one as you leave today! Last week, we continued with our sermon series on ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Asks: Do You Love Me? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 19, 2024

Let’s examine ourselves. How was our conduct over the last few years? Did we keep Jesus first in everything?

On February 8th of 2023 a revival broke out at Asbury University and lasted for 144 hours. It started with a simple chapel service where a message was given that led students to seek God. This revival led to thousands and thousands of people descending on the small town to experience the revival. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-17, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Breakfast With Jesus

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jul 15, 2024

This sermon helps us to understand how our lives can be changed by having a breakfast with Jesus.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. It's a joy to be standing here before you today, a joy to be sharing in the love and fellowship that binds us together as one body, one family, one community in Christ. We're here to open our hearts to the word of God, to let His wisdom fill us and guide ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17, Ecclesiastes 4:5, Proverbs 28:26, Hebrews 6:10, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living, Loving And Leading Like Jesus | A Deep Dive | Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Aug 23, 2024

Many of us have heard this phrase of Live, Love and Lead like Jesus. Many a times this becomes a cliche and we don't go beyond the obvious meaning of those words. Dr. Madana Kumar dives deep into this phrase and brings out the full implications of doing this in real life.

Living, Leading and Loving Like Jesus All of you are familiar with Lead like Jesus. So it is safe to assume that you have heard the words “Live, love and lead like Jesus” many times. The Lord has laid it on my heart to examine this statement a bit more this morning. Living like Jesus is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27, 1 John 2:6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, John 13:34-35, John 15:12, Ephesians 5:2, 1 John 3:16, 1 John 4:10-11, Matthew 20:25-28, John 13:1-17, John 21:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A "persian Flaw": How Peter (And The Rest Of Us) Need To Learn To Forgive Ourselves

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Aug 29, 2024

Looking at the example of Peter and his denial of Jesus, this sermon's ultimate message is that God has long since already forgiven us of our mistakes, so now it's time that we forgive ourselves.

When I was conversing with colleagues earlier this week about the theme of today’s service, I was reminded of an idiom that we have in the English language: for something to be a “Persian flaw”. Have any of you heard this idiom before? Right… okay. A couple of you. It’s one that isn’t as common ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:33-35, John 21:15-22

There’s More To The Story

Contributed by John Newton on Nov 19, 2023

It seems that John has finished writing his gospel. But no! He adds another chapter.

For the last couple of Sundays we’ve been reading from John 20—the beloved disciple’s dramatic account of Jesus’ resurrection. We’ve stood with Mary Magdalene weeping outside the empty tomb as she mistook the risen Jesus for the gardener. And we’ve been with the disciples in the upper room as they ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Episcopal